‘Light’ of Realism Shines on Long-Running Soap Opera - TVWeek

Blink - ‘Light’ of Realism Shines on Long-Running Soap Opera - TVWeek - Blogs: "If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Soap operas have long cited this motto as they continued to use shooting techniques developed during the genre’s infancy more than 50 years ago. Starting Friday, CBS’ “Guiding Light” is bucking about 56 years of tradition by switching to handheld cameras, using more exterior shots and installing four-wall sets in order to give the show a more cinematic feel."

Oh of my dear mother's favorite soaps...may she rest in peace.