Set in the community of Oakdale, IL. The show centers on the complex lives of the Hughes, Montgomery, Ryan, Snyder, Stewart and Walsh families. In April 2004, As the World Turns celebrated its 48th Anniversary.

Premiere: April 2, 1956

Produced By: Procter & Gamble Productions, Inc.

Executive-In-Charge of Production: Mary Alice Dwyer-Dobbin

Executive Producer: Christopher Goutman

Senior Producer: Carole Shure

Producer: Vivian Gundaker

Coordinating Producer: Kelsey Bay

Associate Producer: Jennifer Maloney

Directors: Michael Eilbaum, Maria Wagner

Head Writer: Hogan Sheffer

Co-Head Writer: Jean Passanante

Writers: Paula Cwikly, Carolyn Culliton, Susan Dansby, Judith Donato, Charlotte Gibson, Craig Heller, Meg Kelly, Lynn Martin, Elizabeth Page, Courtney Simon, Judy Tate and Chris Whitesell