Wednesday, June 23, 2010 was the last production day for As the World Turns.

There seems to be no more appropriate time to begin the 54-year-old series’ final reviews before the globe stops spinning on September 17.

This first entry in that effort actually is an overview of where I, as a reviewer & fan, see ATWT’s standing first and foremost as a soap opera. The politics, recriminations, ratings analysis, and the business decisions leading to its demise are not my primary concern. Instead, I want to focus on the trials and shenanigans of Oakdale because, in my opinion, this venerable daytime serial — which once held the slot as the number one daytime drama for 20 years! — deserves no less. READ MORE

Next week on As the World Turns, Carly (Maura West) defends herself to Jack (Michael Park) regarding Parker (Mick Hazen), while Vienna (Ewa Da Cruz) gives Henry (Trent Dawson) some surprising news. Meanwhile, Chris (Daniel Cosgrove) makes a play for Katie (Terri Colombino) and Lily (Noelle Beck) covers for Craig (Jon Lindstrom) when he is questioned by Margo (Ellen Dolan). Reid (Eric Sheffer Stevens) gives Luke (Van Hansis) a warning about Noah (Jake Silbermann). Check out the promo after the jump! READ MORE

As the World Turns' Billy Magnussen and his band Reserved for Rondee performed at the Rose Bar in NYC on March 19 to benefit Project Give. Magnuessen's former ATWT co-star Tom Degnan (f. Adam Munson) is also a member in the band. Bonnie Dennison, Mick Hazen and ATWT newcomer Ben Levin also attended the benefit. Check out more photos after the jump and follow Reserved for Rondee on Facebook. READ MORE

As the World Turns may have been cancelled, but that didn't prevent the ATWT cast from celebrating the holidays at their on set Christmas party on Wednesday Dec. 16. Meredith Hagner, Mick Hazen and Julie Pinson cheese it up in the picture above. See more ATWT cast photos after the jump.

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Next week Jack (Michael Park) and Janet (Julie Pinson) split up on As The World Turns. Does this mean a CarJack reunion is on the horizon? Watch the promo after the jump. READ MORE

Tamara Tunie is back as Jessica on As the World Turns for one episode next week. Watch the promo after the jump. READ MORE