The Edge of Night, whose working title was The Edge of Darkness, premiered on April 2, 1956, as one of the first two half-hour serials on television, the other being As the … See more

The show's central protagonist was Mike Karr, tireless crimefighter, introduced as a police officer who was finishing law school. This character evolved from the earlier See more

For the show's duration, the stories either revolved around or touched upon Monticello lawyer (and former Monticello police officer) Mike Karr.
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CBS
Unlike most soap operas, which build a solid audience slowly over many years, The Edge of Night was an instant hit with daytime viewers; it … See more

Most CBS episodes of The Edge of Night no longer exist as the series was broadcast live until September 1975, shortly before the move to ABC. The network had … See more

Daytime Emmy Award wins
• 1985 "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series"
• 1984 "Outstanding Achievement in Any Area of Creative Technical Crafts - Electronic Camerawork" See more

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