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CBS Daytime is the division of the CBS television network that is responsible for the daytime television block programming on the network's late morning and early afternoon schedule. The block has historically encompassed soap operas and game shows.

Key Information

Schedule

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NOTE: All regular times listed are in Eastern Time Zone.

10:00 am – 11:00 am/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Let's Make a Deal or local programming*
11:00 am – 12:00 pm The Price Is Right
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm The Young and the Restless*
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm The Bold and the Beautiful*
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Beyond the Gates

Most CBS affiliates in the Central, Mountain, and Pacific time zones, and in Alaska and Hawaii air this schedule one hour earlier (starting at 9:00 am); local schedules may differ over all time zones.

  • CBS provides two separate feeds of Let's Make a Deal, at 10:00 am or 3:00 pm Eastern time (9:00 am and 2:00 pm Central time); affiliates who follow the network's master schedule have the option to air the program in either timeslot.
  • CBS provides an alternate feed of The Young and the Restless at 11:00 am Central time (12:00 pm Eastern); this feed is used by some stations outside of the Eastern Time Zone to accommodate their Noon hour local newscasts. CBS stations who utilize this option include network-owned WCCO-TV in Minneapolis and KPIX-TV in San Francisco, and affiliates KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, KMOV in St. Louis, and KIRO-TV in Seattle.
  • Some CBS affiliates air The Bold and the Beautiful at different times other than 1:30/12:30 pm (e.g. KIRO-TV in Seattle, which airs the show at 2:00 pm, and WTSP in Tampa, which airs the show at 3:00 pm).

Current programs

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Game shows

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Let's Make a Deal

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The Price Is Right

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  • Debut: September 4, 1972
  • Replaced program: The Beverly Hillbillies
  • Taping location: Haven Studios, Glendale, California
  • Host: Drew Carey
  • Announcer: George Gray
  • Production Company: Fremantle/RTL Group
  • Producing Team: Evelyn Warfel (executive producer), Adam Sandler[1] (co-executive producer), Adam Sandler (producer), Stan Blits, Sue MacIntyre (co-producers), Vanessa Voss (prize producer), Gina Edwards Nyman (associate producer)
  • Directing/Writing Team: Adam Sandler (director)

Soap operas

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The Young and the Restless

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The Bold and the Beautiful

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Beyond the Gates

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Former shows on CBS Daytime

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Soap opera

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Winners and nominees
Title Premiere date Finale date Episodes Ref(s).
As the World Turns April 2, 1956 September 17, 2010 13,858
The Brighter Day January 4, 1954 September 28, 1962
Capitol March 29, 1982 March 20, 1987 1,293
The Clear Horizon July 11, 1960 June 15, 1962 254
The Edge of Night April 2, 1956 November 28, 1975
The Egg and I September 3, 1951 August 1, 1952 240
The First Hundred Years December 4, 1950 June 27, 1952
For Better or Worse June 29, 1959 June 24, 1960 268
Full Circle June 27, 1960 March 10, 1961 185
Guiding Light June 30, 1952 September 18, 2009 18,262
Hotel Cosmopolitan 1957 1958
Love Is a Many Splendored Thing September 18, 1967 March 23, 1973
Love of Life September 24, 1951 February 1, 1980
Portia Faces Life April 5, 1954 July 1, 1955
The Road of Life 1954 1955
Search for Tomorrow September 3, 1951 December 26, 1982
The Secret Storm February 1, 1954 February 8, 1974
The Seeking Heart 1954 1955
Valiant Lady October 12, 1953 August 16, 1957
Where the Heart Is September 8, 1969 March 23, 1973
Women with a Past 1954 1954

Talk show

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Game shows

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Despite little genre output when compared to NBC and ABC, CBS is the last remaining Big Three television networks to carry daytime game shows. While NBC and ABC were still producing several game shows in daytime, CBS gave up on the format during the 1967–68 season. From 1968 until March 1972, the network carried no game shows. However, as part of CBS's "rural purge" effort to lure wealthier suburban viewers, CBS executive Fred Silverman commissioned the game show Amateur's Guide to Love. Hosted by Gene Rayburn, the show ran from March 27 to June 23.

Despite the failure of Amateur's Guide, Silverman commissioned three other games for debut on September 4 – The New Price Is Right, Gambit, and The Joker's Wild – to replace the reruns seen in the daytime slots up to this point. All were major hits, and more games were added as time went on; Joker ended in 1975 and Gambit in 1976, but both have spawned revivals. The Price Is Right has aired continuously in daytime on CBS since its debut.

Currently, CBS carries two network games: The Price Is Right and a revival of Let's Make a Deal, which debuted in 2009. Prior to Deal, the last game on CBS (other than Price) was the Ray Combs-hosted revival of Family Feud, which aired from 1988 to 1993.

Past proposed series

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  • 1957: The Will to Dream by Doris Frankel about the relationship between an atomic scientist and his wife
  • 1964: Roy Winsor created The Widening Circle, a spinoff of The Secret Storm. A pilot was shot with James Vickery as Alan Dunbar and Diana Muldaur as Ann Wicker.
  • 1971: Fred J. Scollay created Absent Without Love.
  • 1972: Winifred Wolfe and Mary Harris had a proposal for a one-hour serial titled Yesterday's Child...Tomorrow's Adult
  • 1982: Beverly Hills, California
  • 1983: Grosse Pointe – set in Michigan; featured competing families in the auto industry and auto racers
  • 1985: series created by Johnathan Valin[1]
  • 1986: During her absence from Ryan's Hope, Michael Brockman, former President of CBS Daytime, asked Claire Labine to develop a new serial in 1986. Her proposal was entitled Celebration but never made it to the air.
  • 1986: The Billionaires by Barbara Bauer and Paul Rauch

Executives

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Name Title Years Notes
Lester Gottlieb Director of Daytime programming 1955–1960 Began in the position in July 1955 and remaining until January 1960[3][4]
Fred Silverman Vice President of Daytime Programming 1963–1970 Oversaw the development of daytime programming before eventually heading the entire network.
Bud Grant Vice President of Daytime Programming 1970–1975 He was the head of CBS Daytime programming at the time The Young and the Restless went into development and he gave the show the green light. Cancelled in-house produced soaps Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, Where the Heart Is, and The Secret Storm while sparing Love of Life, which improved in ratings toward the end of his tenure. Successfully relaunched an updated version of The Price Is Right, which remains on air to date.
Mike Ogiens Vice President of Daytime Programming 1975–1980 Took over the daytime programming in 1975 and ultimately removed The Edge of Night from CBS to make room to expand As the World Turns to a full hour, expanded Guiding Light to a full hour in 1977, and later The Young and the Restless.
Jeane Renick Vice President of Daytime Programming 1980–1986 East Coast Director, 1978-80, Manager Daytime, 1976-78. Asst. to Mike Ogiens, 1973-76. Replaced Search for Tomorrow in March 1982 with new soap opera, Capitol Subsequently replaced "Capitol" with "The Bold and the Beautiful."
Michael Brockman Vice President of Daytime and Children's Programming 1983–1989 During his tenure he introduced seasonal campaign graphics with network slogans for the daytime promotions of CBS' daytime shows. Brockman departed in July 1989 when he left to join ABC Daytime. From 1983 to 1987, Bob Short served as Chief Consultant for CBS Daytime during Brockman's tenure.[5][6]
Lucy Johnson Senior Vice President of Daytime Programming 1989–2003 Departed her post at the end of January 2003. Johnson had been with the network for 14 years. At the time of Johnson's departure, CBS president Les Moonves went on record to state "What Lucy has achieved with our daytime lineup may never happen again. To maintain a position of leadership for more than 13 years in any field is an unbelievable accomplishment. To do it in television, where viewing habits can change dramatically, is even more impressive."
Barbara Bloom Senior Vice President of Daytime Programming 2003–2011 Served as Executive Vice President from January 2003 to February 2011. Bloom reported to Nina Tassler who in turn reported to her boss Nancy Tellem who reported to head CBS president Les Moonves. Previously worked as a writer and producer on ABC Daytime. In an unusual move for a network executive, Bloom, a Writers Guild of America member who used to write for ABC's Port Charles, also wrote breakdowns, and accepted on-screen credit for two episodes of The Young and the Restless in 2007. Bloom gave input into the CBS soaps long-term storylines and gave extensive notes on every single outline and script – a practice that had long been in place during her tenure at ABC. She also oversaw the search for a new host of The Price Is Right, successfully replacing the retiring Bob Barker with Drew Carey as well as the introduction of CBS' first daytime talk show The Talk.
Richard Mensing Vice President of Daytime Programming 2003–2008 Mensing was raised in Richmond, Virginia, and had been with CBS Daytime from 2003 to 2008 working alongside of Barbara Bloom, and was ABC Daytime's Creative Director from 1999 to 2002. Replaced by Michelle Newman in May 2008.
Michelle Newman Vice President of Daytime Programming 2008–2012 Replaced Richard Menning while working alongside Barbara Bloom. Served as interim Senior Vice President after Bloom left, and until McDaniel was named as the permanent replacement for Bloom.
Angelica McDaniel Senior Vice President of Daytime Programming 2012–2019

Assumed this position in early 2012. Joined CBS in 2010 in the Daytime division working alongside of Barbara Bloom and Michelle Newman. Job eliminated as part of CBS restructuring. CBS Daytime folded into division currently run by Amy Reisenbach.

Margot Wain Vice President of Daytime Programming 2012–2019 Had been a CBS Daytime executive since Lucy Johnson's tenure. Wain was considered as a contender for Vice President as a successor had yet to be announced after Barbara Bloom stepped down, but the job eventually went to Angelica McDaniel, whom Wain works alongside of. She served as Director of daytime programming until being promoted to Vice President of daytime programming in September 2013.[7]

As of 2019, CBS Daytime has been folded into the network's current programming division.[8]

Notable profiles

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Soderberg

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Robert Soderberg is an American TV writer. He was born in Lakewood, Ohio and died in Santa Barbara, California in 1996.

In 1969, he co-wrote the teleplay for an unsold television pilot called Shadow Man about a man who has plastic surgery and assumes the identity of a multi-billionaire to do good for all humanity.

He has thirteen credits to his name, including being the Head Writer of CBS Daytime's As the World Turns (1973–1978) and Guiding Light and ABC Daytime’s One Life to Live and General Hospital (1989).[9]

He has received three Daytime Emmy Awards.[10]

Calhoun

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Robert Calhoun is an American television writer, producer and director.

He graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park then went on to serve three years in the United States Navy. He was a gay man.[2]

His credits include Guiding Light (as Head Writer during the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike and Executive Producer from 1988 to 1991; replaced by Jill Farren Phelps), As the World Turns (EP: 1984–1988 replaced by Laurence Caso), Another World and Texas (1981).

He has garnered 8 Daytime Emmy Award nominations. His first nomination in 1979 was shared with Ira Cirker, Melvin Bernhardt, and Paul Lammers.[11][12][13]

Frisch

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Peter Frisch is an American TV and theatre producer and director.[3][4]

He received his M.F.A. in stage direction from Carnegie Mellon. As a nationally recognized teacher and coach, Peter has held faculty posts at Carnegie, The Juilliard School, Harvard University, Boston University, Cal Arts, and UCLA. He has taught and coached professional actors and directors in New York and Los Angeles over the last forty years.

Prior to coming to Santa Barbara, Frisch served as Producer on The Young and the Restless for CBS Daytime. He came to the show directly from Pittsburgh and a six-year stint as Head of Drama at Carnegie Mellon University's prestigious School of Drama where he also taught and directed for the mainstage. Moonlighting, he also directed seventeen events for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, working with musicians such as Mariss Jansons, Marvin Hamlisch and Rolando Villazon.

During the past 35 years, Peter has directed over 160 productions in the New York and regional theatre, including a full range of classic and contemporary plays, cabaret and opera. He has been Producing Director of the Hyde Park Festival Theatre (NY), Resident Director with the Berkshire Theatre Festival and Artistic Director of American Playwrights Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Peter received a Joseph Jefferson Award for the Chicago premiere of American Dreams (co-authored with Studs Terkel) and the Outer Circle Award for My Papa's Wine on New York's Theatre Row. At American Playwrights Theatre, his collaboration with Larry L. King led to a 1988 Helen Hayes Award for The Night Hank Williams Died. Also at APT, he won an inaugural John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts/American Express Grant for his production of Speaking In Tongues, about controversial film director Pier Paolo Pasolini.

Previously in Los Angeles, Peter served as a Producer on Fox Broadcasting Company's Tribes.

Frisch has been a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts and the Fulbright Program and served as a board member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation. He is an enthusiastic amateur musician and has been published in a variety of journals from Sound & Vision to The Washington Report on Middle Eastern Affairs.

CBS Daytime slogans

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  • 1981: "Powerful Dramas"
  • 1982: "DayDreams"
  • 1985–1986: "In the Heat of the Day"
  • 1986: "In the Heat of It" (summer slogan)
  • 1986–1987: "Rumor Has It"
  • 1987–1988: "Can't Get Enough"
  • 1988–1989: "Be Tempted"
  • 1989–1990: "Wilder Than Ever"
  • 1990–1991: "Anything can happen...On the Edge"
  • 1991–1992: "Try Me"
  • 1992–1993: "Imagine"
  • 1993–1994: "Don't Blink and Don't Look Away"
  • 1994–1995: "Every Moment"
  • 1995–1996: "Aren't You Glad Today"
  • 1996–1997: "Always Watch Your Back"
  • 1997: "Lose Your Cool" (summer slogan)
  • 1997–1999: "Oh, If You Only Knew"
  • 1999–2001: "What Happens Next...is Everything (It's Everything)"
  • 2001–2002: "Did Ya Understand That?"
  • 2002–2003: "Get it On"
  • 2003–2004: "Hot Enough for You"
  • 2004–2005: "The Look That's Got You Hooked"
  • 2005–2006: "Nobody Does it Better"
  • 2006–2007: "The Day Belongs to CBS"
  • 2007–2009: "The Drama is Always On"
  • 2009: "Summer is for CBS Daytime" (summer slogan)
  • 2009–2020: "Only CBS Daytime"
  • 2012: "CBS Daycation" (summer slogan)
  • 2014–2020: "So Good" (alternate)
  • 2025: “Super Soapy Summer” (summer slogan)

TV ratings

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Because of a quirk in The Price Is Right from 1975 during the experimental run at a one-hour format in September that became final that November, that show's ratings in daytime are split into first half and second half segments. The same has been done for the ratings for Let's Make a Deal since that show's premiere in 2009.

See also

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References

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Notes

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CBS Daytime is the daytime programming block of the television network in the United States, featuring a mix of soap operas, game shows, talk shows, and educational content broadcast weekdays during typical daytime hours. The block has been a cornerstone of 's schedule since the mid-20th century, delivering serialized dramas and interactive entertainment to audiences primarily at home during the day. CBS Daytime's roots trace back to the , when the network began expanding its daytime offerings with pioneering soap operas that helped define the genre on television. A landmark moment came in 1956 with the premiere of , the first soap opera to air in a 30-minute format, which ran for 54 seasons until 2010 and influenced the structure of daytime dramas for decades. Other early staples included , which originated on radio before moving to television in 1952 and continued until 2009 after 72 years total, marking one of the longest-running scripted series in broadcast history. The block gained prominence in the 1970s with the introduction of high-profile shows that remain central today. debuted on March 26, 1973, and has held the title of the most-watched daytime for over 35 consecutive years, entering its 53rd season in 2025. Complementing it is , which premiered on March 23, 1987, as a half-hour spin-off focusing on and family dynamics in , and continues to air daily. Game shows have also been a fixture, led by , revived on September 4, 1972, under host and now hosted by , making it the longest-running network with over 10,000 episodes as of 2025. In recent years, CBS Daytime has evolved while maintaining its soap opera dominance, with renewals ensuring stability through at least 2028. The talk show The Talk ran from 2010 to 2024 across 15 seasons, providing celebrity interviews and discussions until its conclusion on December 20, 2024. A notable addition in 2025 is Beyond the Gates, which premiered on February 24 as the first predominantly Black-led daytime soap opera on a major network since 1989, centering on scandals in an affluent gated community. The current lineup also includes Let's Make a Deal, revived in 2009, alongside educational programs like Mission: Unstoppable and pet-focused series such as Lucky Dog. Overall, CBS Daytime consistently ranks as the top-rated daytime block, blending tradition with fresh storytelling to engage millions of viewers.

History

Early Development (1940s-1960s)

CBS Daytime emerged during the post-World War II expansion of , as the network adapted radio's serialized formats to visual aimed primarily at homemakers during midday hours. In the late , CBS began experimenting with daytime programming from its New York studios, converting radio facilities like the Liederkranz Hall and Grand Central Studios for broadcasts to capitalize on the growing adoption of TV sets in American households. These early efforts built on the success of radio soaps, transitioning narrative-driven content to the screen while introducing visual elements like character interactions and simple set designs. The network's first major foray into daytime serialized drama came with the premiere of Love of Life on September 24, 1951, created by Roy Winsor as an original television . Broadcast live from New York’s Liederkranz Hall (later Studio 52 at ), the show centered on two contrasting sisters in the fictional town of Barrowsville, New York, exploring themes of morality, family, and romance to engage its target audience of stay-at-home women. Sponsored by , Love of Life marked CBS's deliberate entry into serialized , airing five days a week in a 15-minute format that allowed for daily emotional arcs and cliffhangers, influencing the genre's emphasis on character-driven plots over plot-heavy radio predecessors. By the mid-1950s, CBS expanded its daytime slate with innovative formats that blended competition and drama, starting with game shows like Beat the Clock, which debuted on March 23, 1950, produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman. Hosted by Bud Collyer and broadcast live from New York studios such as Studio 52, the show featured couples performing timed stunts for prizes, establishing a high-energy mix of physical challenges and audience participation that complemented the emotional pull of soaps and helped build CBS's afternoon viewership during television's boom years. This period also saw the introduction of half-hour soaps, a pivotal shift pioneered by As the World Turns, which premiered on April 2, 1956, created by Irna Phillips, a veteran of radio serials. Airing live from Studio 61 in New York, the series focused on the interconnected lives of the Hughes and Stewart families in the fictional town of Oakdale, Illinois, allowing for deeper character development, slower pacing, and more nuanced explorations of everyday relationships, which set new industry standards for soap opera structure and length. A key milestone in 1956 was the debut of on the same date as , also expanding to the half-hour format and originating live from New York’s Studio 61. Created by Irving Vendig and sponsored by , the series innovated by merging traditional elements with mystery and , inspired by stories, and centered on attorney Mike Karr in the fictional Midwestern city of ; this hybrid approach, featuring strong male leads and suspenseful plots, broadened CBS's appeal to diverse daytime audiences while maintaining serialized continuity. These productions relied heavily on live broadcasting techniques from CBS's New York facilities, including multi-camera setups in converted radio theaters, which facilitated real-time scripting adjustments and immediate audience feedback but demanded precise coordination amid the era's technical limitations like black-and-white kinescopes for West Coast airings. The transition from radio soaps to television, evident in shows like (which moved from radio to CBS TV in 1952), underscored CBS's role in adapting audio narratives to visual media, emphasizing intimate family dynamics suited to the small screen.

Growth and Dominance (1970s-1990s)

During the 1970s, CBS Daytime solidified its position through the revival of popular game shows, most notably , which premiered on September 4, 1972, hosted by and featuring its signature showcase format with audience participation elements like bidding on prizes. This version quickly became a ratings powerhouse, establishing itself as a cornerstone of the network's afternoon lineup and contributing to CBS's growing lead in daytime viewership by attracting broad demographic appeal with its high-energy contests and everyday consumer prizes. The expansion of soap operas further fueled this dominance, with the launch of on March 26, 1973, created by William J. Bell and , which introduced serialized family sagas centered on the affluent residents of Genoa City, emphasizing emotional depth and intergenerational conflicts over the rapid production cycles typical of the genre. Expanded to a full hour in 1980, the series became CBS's flagship soap, consistently topping Nielsen ratings among daytime dramas since December 1988 and drawing a daily U.S. audience that peaked in the millions during the 1980s and 1990s. Similarly, debuted on March 23, 1987, also from the Bells, focusing on fashion industry rivalries and luxurious lifestyles in , which complemented the existing lineup by offering shorter, more visually dynamic episodes while maintaining the high-output schedule of up to 260 episodes per year. This soap rapidly gained international traction, becoming the most-watched daytime drama worldwide by the early 1990s and reinforcing CBS's strategy of interconnected storytelling across its serials. Diversification into talk and game formats added variety to the block, including Match Game aired on CBS daytime from 1973 to 1982, hosted by , where contestants matched fill-in-the-blank responses with a celebrity panel, delivering humor through and wordplay that boosted ratings and helped anchor the afternoon schedule. These programs exemplified CBS's approach to blending accessible, repeatable content with broad appeal, sustaining viewer loyalty amid competition from ABC and . A key enabler of this prolific output was the sponsorship model pioneered by , which from the 1970s through the 1990s funded entire soap productions in exchange for exclusive advertising slots, allowing shows like to produce episodes at a pace of five per week without commercial interruptions diluting sponsor messages. This structure, rooted in P&G's tradition of creating content tailored to promote household products, supported rapid scripting and filming cycles that kept narratives fresh and enabled the high episode volume essential for serial retention. By the and into the , these strategies culminated in peak achievements, with attracting approximately 10 million daily viewers at its height in the 1980s through compelling arcs involving family secrets and social issues in the fictional town of Oakdale. Overall, CBS Daytime overtook ABC in ratings for the first time since 1977 by and maintained top position through the decade, outpacing NBC with a mix of soaps and games that captured over 30% of the daytime audience share. This era marked CBS's unchallenged market lead, driven by innovative programming that prioritized emotional engagement and advertiser-friendly formats.

Challenges and Evolution (2000s-Present)

In the 2000s, CBS Daytime faced significant challenges from declining viewership for traditional soap operas, exacerbated by shifting audience habits toward cable, streaming, and later cord-cutting, which reduced the viability of long-running serials. The network canceled in April 2009 after 72 years, citing steeply falling ratings and rising production costs amid an economic downturn and evolving media landscape. This was followed by the cancellation announcement for in July 2009, which concluded on September 17, 2010 after 54 years, as CBS sought to streamline its daytime block from five soaps to two ( and ), reflecting broader industry pressures on linear TV advertising revenue. These cancellations marked a pivotal contraction, with the remaining soaps adapting through cost efficiencies like reduced production days. To counterbalance the soap reductions and appeal to younger demographics, CBS revitalized its game show lineup by reviving Let's Make a Deal on October 5, 2009, hosted by , who brought improvisational energy and musical elements to modernize the format originally popularized in the . The show quickly became a daytime staple, averaging strong ratings and expanding to multiple episodes weekly, helping stabilize the block amid the soap downturn. Technologically, CBS Daytime accelerated its evolution by transitioning to high-definition production, with pioneering the format as the first U.S. daytime soap to broadcast in HD starting June 27, 2001, followed by other series in the mid-to-late to enhance visual quality and competitiveness. By the , integration with digital platforms began, as CBS launched All Access in October 2014, providing on-demand access to full seasons of daytime soaps like and for subscribers at $5.99 monthly, bridging linear broadcasts with streaming to retain cord-cutters. The 2020s brought further adaptations, including disruptions from the , which halted production on soaps in March 2020, forcing networks to air reruns and resulting in shorter effective seasons with gaps in new content until protocols allowed resumption in June 2020. This emphasized flexible storytelling, with an increased focus on diverse narratives to reflect contemporary audiences; for instance, remaining soaps incorporated more inclusive plots around race, identity, and social issues. A milestone came with the February 24, 2025, premiere of Beyond the Gates, 's first new network daytime soap in 25 years, co-produced with the under a 2020 to amplify voices. Featuring a predominantly cast led by as a powerful matriarch, the series explores secrets within a wealthy family's , prioritizing authentic, multifaceted representation in daytime drama. In May 2025, renewed Beyond the Gates for a second season, reflecting its strong performance; as of May 2025, it had improved its time slot's viewership by 48%, signaling a successful pivot toward inclusive content on both and Paramount+.(

Current Programming

Schedule

The standard weekday schedule for CBS Daytime in Eastern Time as of November 2025 features a mix of game shows and soap operas airing from late morning through early afternoon. airs at 10:00 a.m. ET, followed by at 11:00 a.m. ET. The soap operas then take over with at 12:30 p.m. ET, at 1:30 p.m. ET, and the newer drama Beyond the Gates at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Time (ET)Program
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.Beyond the Gates
The game shows, and , air new episodes five days a week, Monday through Friday. The soap operas also premiere new episodes Monday through Friday, typically producing 4-5 episodes per week per series to account for occasional production adjustments or preemptions. Variations occur during holidays or special events, where programming may be preempted for coverage or replaced with encore episodes; for instance, during summer 2025, select weeks featured repeats of Beyond the Gates to allow for production breaks. In the , the schedule shifts three hours earlier (e.g., Let's Make a Deal at 7:00 a.m. PT), while affiliates integrate the national feed with blocks typically starting after 3:00 p.m. local time, allowing flexibility for market-specific programming before evening news.

Game Shows

CBS Daytime's current game shows consist of two long-running staples that air weekdays and draw strong viewership through interactive formats and celebrity hosts. Let's Make a Deal, revived by on October 5, 2009, and hosted by since 2019, features contestants trading everyday items for hidden prizes behind doors, often involving costumes and high-stakes deals. As of November 2025, the series is in its 16th season on , having produced over 2,000 episodes since revival, and remains a key part of the lineup for its energetic production and audience participation. The Price Is Right, revived on September 4, 1972, and hosted by since 2007, is the longest-running on American television. Contestants bid on merchandise to win prizes in games like Plinko, Cliffhangers, and the Showcase Showdown, with over 10,000 episodes aired as of 2025. The show continues to premiere new episodes weekdays, maintaining its status as a ratings leader.

Soap Operas

CBS Daytime's current soap operas include three ongoing serial dramas that focus on family sagas, romance, and social issues, airing weekdays and renewed through at least 2028. The Young and the Restless, which premiered on March 26, 1973, is set in the fictional town of , and follows the Abbott and Newman families amid business rivalries and personal dramas. As of November 2025, it is in its 53rd season, the most-watched daytime soap for over 35 years, with more than 13,000 episodes produced. The Bold and the Beautiful, debuting on March 23, 1987, centers on the Forrester family in , emphasizing fashion, romance, and luxury lifestyles. The half-hour series, in its 39th season as of 2025, has aired over 9,500 episodes and complements with interconnected storylines. Beyond the Gates, which premiered on September 29, 2025, is the first predominantly Black-led daytime soap on a major network since 1989. Set in an affluent in , it explores scandals, family secrets, and racial dynamics among the residents. As of November 2025, the series is in its first season, airing weekdays at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Former Programs

Soap Operas

CBS Daytime's legacy in soap operas includes several long-running serial dramas that aired until the late 2000s, when shifting viewer habits led to their cancellations. These shows emphasized intergenerational family dynamics, romantic entanglements, and evolving social themes, contributing to the genre's cultural impact during its peak eras. Among the most prominent were and , both produced by , which dominated daytime schedules for decades before succumbing to declining audiences and rising production expenses. As the World Turns, created by , premiered on April 2, 1956, and ran for 54 years until its final episode on September 17, 2010, amassing over 13,000 episodes. Set in the fictional town of Oakdale, , the series was renowned for its slow-burn romances and multi-generational storytelling, chronicling the lives of families like the Hugheses and the Snyders across decades. Iconic elements included the character Nancy Hughes, portrayed by for nearly the entire run, making her one of television's longest continuous characters. The show also tackled social issues, notably through its groundbreaking portrayal of a same-sex romance between Noah Mayer and , which featured daytime TV's first gay kiss in 2007, highlighting themes of acceptance and identity. By the late , however, viewership had plummeted from a peak of over 6 million weekly viewers in the to under 2.5 million in its final season, rendering its annual production costs of approximately $50 million unsustainable; cited the aging audience (median age 57.8) and preference for cheaper formats like game shows as key factors in the cancellation. Guiding Light, the longest-running serial in broadcasting history, originated on radio on January 25, 1937, before transitioning to television on June 30, 1952, and concluding on September 18, 2009, after 72 years and 15,762 televised episodes. The narrative centered on the residents of Springfield, focusing on families such as the Bauers, Lewis, and Spauldings, with recurring motifs of love, loss, and redemption symbolized by the "guiding light" metaphor. Key story arcs included the tumultuous adventures of , involving cloning, time travel, and her designation as the "Slut of Springfield," alongside socially conscious plots addressing racial tolerance, cancer awareness, , and teenage . Despite innovative attempts like webisodes to attract younger viewers, the show's audience halved in the five years leading to its end, unable to compete with the rise of and cable dramas that drew demographics away from traditional soaps since the . Budget constraints exacerbated the issue, as production costs outpaced ad revenue from an increasingly fragmented audience, prompting to replace it with the revived game show . Earlier CBS soaps further exemplified the network's foundational role in the genre. The Secret Storm, created by Roy Winsor, premiered on February 1, 1954, and ran for 20 years until February 8, 1974, focusing on the affluent Ames family in the fictional town of Woodbridge and their secrets and scandals. The Edge of Night, created by Irving Vendig, debuted on April 2, 1956, and aired on CBS until November 28, 1975, blending soap opera elements with mystery and crime stories centered on lawyer Mike Karr in the town of Monticello. Search for Tomorrow, which debuted on July 3, 1951, aired on CBS until December 31, 1982, spanning 31 years and over 9,000 episodes before moving to NBC due to eroding ratings in its later seasons. Love of Life, created by Roy Winsor and premiering on September 24, 1951, ran continuously on CBS for 29 years until February 1, 1980, focusing on the intertwined lives of two sisters in the town of Rosehill and concluding amid similar viewership challenges. Capitol, a shorter-lived entry from January 26, 1982, to March 20, 1987, explored political intrigue between the rival Clegg and McCandless families in Washington, D.C., but ended after five years owing to consistently low ratings and failure to capture a broad audience. These series underscored CBS's early dominance in daytime serialization before industry consolidations reduced the number of outlets for such programming. The cancellations of CBS's soap operas in the 2000s reflected broader industry trends, with overall daytime drama viewership dropping from around 10 million per show in the to under 5 million by the mid-2000s, influenced by the proliferation of cable channels, emerging online streaming, and reality TV's appeal to younger demographics. This fragmentation eroded the captive audience that once sustained , leading networks to pivot toward lower-cost, episodic content.

Game Shows

CBS Daytime featured several prominent game shows during the and that contributed to its programming diversity before many were discontinued in favor of other formats. These programs emphasized quick-paced competition, celebrity involvement, and innovative mechanics, drawing strong audiences during their runs but ultimately facing cancellation amid shifting network priorities. One of the most enduring was Match Game, which aired in daytime from 1973 to 1982 and was hosted by . The format involved two contestants selecting from a celebrity panel to match fill-in-the-blank responses to humorous prompts, often written by to incorporate double entendres and innuendo, such as questions about absurd scenarios that elicited risqué replies from panelists like and . This bawdy humor, combined with Rayburn's charismatic delivery—frequently reading cues in exaggerated voices—popularized a playful, adult-oriented tone that resonated with viewers and boosted ratings to become a daytime staple. The show's success directly spurred syndicated extensions, including a weekly primetime version (Match Game PM) from 1975 to 1981 and a daily syndicated iteration from 1979 to 1982, producing over 1,760 episodes in total and influencing subsequent panel-based comedy formats. Press Your Luck, running from 1983 to 1986, introduced a high-stakes video where contestants answered trivia to earn spins on a large electronic board, accumulating cash and prizes while avoiding the animated "Whammies" that reset winnings to zero. Hosted by , the show's spinning board and Whammy characters became iconic, fostering tension through risk-reward decisions and vibrant visuals. However, its run was marred by a 1984 cheating scandal involving contestant Michael Larson, an ice cream truck driver who memorized the board's five repeating patterns after studying recordings, allowing him to spin 45 times without a Whammy and win $110,237—more than triple any prior single-episode haul. initially resisted payout due to suspicions but ultimately awarded the prize after confirming no rules were broken, though the incident exposed production flaws and contributed to declining ratings. The series was canceled in September 1986, but its format endured through revivals, including a 2002–2003 version on and a 2019–2023 ABC iteration hosted by . The revival of on from 1986 to 1989 built on the 1978 original, presenting a comparison-based where contestants predicted survey responses to climb a ladder of cards and bet on outcomes in the high-stakes Money Cards bonus round. Hosted by , known from , this version aired over 800 episodes and capitalized on the 1980s surge by blending audience poll questions with simple gambling elements, appealing to viewers seeking light, interactive entertainment amid the era's competitive daytime landscape. It exemplified 's strategy to refresh proven formats during a period of genre experimentation before the network pivoted away from such productions. The discontinuation of these game shows in the stemmed from format fatigue, where repetitive mechanics and oversaturation led to viewer disinterest, compounded by a string of underperforming pilots and series that convinced executives the genre was waning. increasingly shifted focus to soap operas, which offered serialized narratives with loyal audiences and more predictable production costs compared to prize-heavy game shows requiring celebrity guests and elaborate sets. Many formats migrated to syndication for cost efficiency, allowing networks like to reduce daytime risks while stations filled slots with independently produced content, marking the broader decline of original network game shows by the late .

Talk Shows and Other Formats

CBS Daytime featured several influential talk shows during the mid-20th century, primarily through syndicated formats that were widely cleared in afternoon slots by CBS affiliates, helping to fill the schedule alongside network soaps and games. These programs emphasized celebrity interviews, musical performances, and , contributing to the block's appeal to homemakers and varied audiences before the dominance of serialized dramas. One of the longest-running syndicated talk shows prominent in daytime was , which aired from 1961 to 1982 and was particularly influential during its core run from 1963 to 1978. Originating from stations but distributed nationally, the show featured host alongside rotating celebrity co-hosts for discussions, comedy sketches, and musical segments. It was known for cultural milestones, such as John Lennon's week-long co-hosting stint in February 1972, where the former Beatle performed songs and addressed social issues, drawing significant viewership and marking a high point for music integration in talk formats. The program produced over 4,000 episodes and transitioned to in 1978 before concluding. Similarly, served as a syndicated daytime staple from 1965 to 1969, offering an hour-long format of interviews, variety acts, and musical guests hosted by , with announcer and bandleader . This run built the foundation for Griffin's later success in , including a CBS network slot from 1969 to 1972, and emphasized relaxed celebrity conversations that influenced subsequent talk programming. The show's syndication allowed flexible scheduling in affiliates' daytime lineups, enhancing the block's diversity. A more recent network talk show was The Talk, which premiered on October 18, 2010, and featured a rotating panel of female co-hosts, including and in its early years, discussing pop culture, current events, and personal stories alongside celebrity guests and musical performances. The program aired weekdays in the 2:00 p.m. ET slot for 15 seasons, producing over 3,000 episodes, but faced declining ratings in later years amid and competition from streaming. CBS announced its cancellation in May 2024, with the final episode airing on December 20, 2024, citing a desire to evolve the daytime lineup with lower-cost programming. Beyond talk formats, CBS Daytime diversified with children's programming and early news elements to attract families and inform daytime viewers. Captain Kangaroo, a network mainstay from October 3, 1955, to December 8, 1984, occupied weekday mornings and featured host Bob Keeshan as the gentle Captain, alongside characters like Mr. Green Jeans, delivering educational segments, puppet shows, and live animal visits to engage young audiences. Running for nearly 30 years and producing thousands of episodes, it represented CBS's commitment to wholesome, non-commercial children's content amid growing competition from animated fare. Precursors to modern news magazines, such as brief morning newscasts evolving into the CBS Morning News format in the 1960s, provided short informational updates but were gradually phased out as the schedule prioritized adult-oriented soaps, games, and variety by the late 1970s. By the 1980s and 1990s, these talk and niche formats declined on CBS Daytime due to intense competition from syndicated powerhouse , which launched nationally in 1986 and redefined the genre with emotionally driven interviews, dominating ratings and displacing many established programs. CBS responded by streamlining its block toward all-soap and game show lineups, eliminating most talk and children's slots to focus on high-performing serials like , reflecting broader industry shifts away from variety toward targeted demographics.

Proposed Series

Historical Pilots and Cancellations

In the late 1960s, CBS Daytime explored new dramatic formats through unsold pilots. During the 1970s, CBS tested several pilots for spin-offs from established soaps like , which had aired since 1954 but faced declining viewership by the decade's start. One such effort, The Widening Circle—developed as early as 1964 but revisited in pilot form around 1971—involved characters transitioning from the parent series, with actors James Vickery and in lead roles; however, it did not advance due to network priorities shifting toward more cost-effective programming. Concurrently, pilots encountered hurdles from budget constraints, as daytime production costs were tightly controlled amid economic pressures; for instance, An Amateur's Guide to Love (piloted in 1971 under CBS's Comedy Playhouse anthology) launched as a full series in 1972 but was cancelled after just 13 weeks, reflecting the era's caution against high-risk formats with limited prize budgets typically capped at $25,000 to manage expenses. [Note: Wikipedia cited only for winnings cap context, but primary from general knowledge; avoid direct reliance.] The 1980s saw Capitol, which debuted in 1982 but struggled with middling ratings throughout its run, culminating in its cancellation on March 20, 1987, after 1,270 episodes. This move highlighted CBS's growing reluctance to invest in underperforming soaps amid rising production costs and competition from ABC and NBC soaps. By the 1990s, amid a saturation of syndicated talk shows like and that dominated daytime airwaves, the networks illustrated a broader industry trend where numerous daytime talk shows launched and folded within the decade.

Recent Developments

In March 2024, and the announced the development of a new daytime titled The Gates, the inaugural project from their 2020 content partnership aimed at amplifying diverse voices in television. The series, created by veteran soap writer Michele Val Jean, centers on the lives of a wealthy Black family residing in an exclusive outside , produced in collaboration with P&G Studios. This initiative addresses longstanding representation gaps in daytime programming, marking the first predominantly Black-led daytime on network television since NBC's Generations concluded in 1991. The project received a series order in April 2024, bypassing traditional pilot production amid a strategic push for inclusivity and renewed interest in the genre's potential to attract underserved audiences. Renamed Beyond the Gates, it premiered on February 24, 2025, in the 2 p.m. ET slot, becoming the first new network daytime drama in 26 years following the 1999 debut of NBC's Passions. The greenlight reflected CBS's emphasis on narratives that enhance cultural diversity and capitalize on ratings opportunities, particularly after economic challenges stalled earlier NAACP partnership ideas. As of November 2025, Beyond the Gates has been renewed for a second season.

Leadership

Current Executives

Amy Reisenbach has served as President of Entertainment since August 2022, overseeing all creative aspects of the Television Network, including primetime, daytime, and late-night programming. In this role, she directs daytime creative decisions, such as series renewals and development strategies for ongoing soaps like and . Reisenbach reports directly to George Cheeks, President and CEO of and Chair of TV Media at Paramount following the 2025 Skydance-Paramount merger. Key figures under Reisenbach include Yelena Chak, Executive and Head of Scripted Development since July 2024, who manages the development of new drama series and, following a 2024 consolidation, oversees all scripted content including renewals and expansions. Eric Kim serves as Executive of Current Programs for Entertainment and , handling the oversight of ongoing daytime programming, including production logistics and streaming integrations on Paramount+. Daytime-specific roles, such as those held by Senior Margot Wain, focus on operational aspects like scheduling and production coordination for 's . In September 2025, Reisenbach signed a three-year contract renewal amid the Skydance-Paramount merger, emphasizing cost efficiencies, digital expansion for daytime content, and initiatives to enhance programming diversity in response to industry shifts. This structure prioritizes streamlined operations and broader accessibility for Daytime's audience through integrated broadcast and streaming platforms.

Notable Past Figures

Robert Soderberg was a prominent television writer in the 1960s and 1970s, contributing scripts to CBS daytime soap operas including from 1969 to 1973 and throughout much of the 1970s.) He often collaborated with Edith Sommer on these series, helping to craft storylines that maintained viewer engagement during a pivotal era for the genre. Soderberg's innovations in blending dramatic and mystery elements were evident in his co-writing of the 1969 unsold pilot Shadow Man, a mystery-drama centered on a man using to impersonate a murdered millionaire. Robert Calhoun served as an for CBS daytime programs, notably The Bold and the Beautiful during its formative years in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He earned Daytime Emmy nominations for outstanding drama series in 1990 and 1991 for his work on the show, which contributed to its establishment as a key fixture in CBS's lineup following its launch. Calhoun's production oversight helped refine the series' focus on fashion, family dynamics, and romance, supporting its growth into a globally syndicated program. Lucy Johnson held the position of Senior Vice President of Daytime and Children's Programming at from 1989 to 2003, overseeing the creative direction and management of the network's soap operas during a period of expansion. Under her leadership, CBS daytime dramas like and emphasized diverse storytelling to attract broader audiences, including efforts to boost international distribution and viewership. Johnson's strategic decisions played a role in sustaining the viability of these series amid evolving television trends. Barbara Bloom acted as Senior Vice President of Daytime Programming at from 2003 to 2011, guiding the division through significant transitions in the . She managed the cancellations of long-running soaps in 2009 and in 2010, facilitating the shift toward game shows and talk formats while honoring the legacy of 's daytime heritage. Bloom's tenure emphasized adaptive programming strategies to address declining traditional soap viewership. These figures collectively influenced CBS Daytime's evolution over decades, from genre experimentation in the to global outreach in the and structural realignments in the , shaping its enduring impact on the landscape.

Branding

Slogans

CBS Daytime has employed a variety of slogans over the decades to promote its lineup of soap operas, game shows, and talk programs, often emphasizing emotional depth, excitement, and network dominance. In the , during a peak era for its soap operas like and , the network launched the "Feel the Heat" campaign in 1985, featuring steamy scenes from its dramas set to Robert Palmer's "" to highlight passionate, relatable storytelling that mirrored real-life emotions. By the late 1980s, as solidified its position in , slogans shifted toward heightened drama and unpredictability. The 1989 "Wilder Than Ever" tagline promoted the lineup's intense narratives, positioning as the go-to for bold, escalating storylines in shows like . This theme continued into the early 1990s with the 1991 "" slogan, which challenged viewers to experience the edge-of-your-seat twists and character-driven conflicts, underscoring the addictive quality of 's soaps during their ratings heyday. Entering the 2000s and 2010s, amid evolving viewer habits and the cancellation of several long-running soaps, CBS emphasized exclusivity and reliability with the "Only CBS Daytime" slogan from 2009 to 2020. This branding highlighted the network's enduring hits like The Bold and the Beautiful and The Price Is Right as unique destinations for daytime entertainment, reinforcing loyalty in a competitive landscape. In the 2020s, CBS Daytime's slogans reflected renewal and diversity, aligning with the premiere of Beyond the Gates in February 2025—the first new soap in over 25 years and the first led by Black female executive producers. The "Super Soapy Summer" tagline for 2025 promoted amplified drama across legacy shows and the newcomer, celebrating "timeless stories" with fresh, inclusive perspectives on family dynamics and social issues in a prominent Black family setting. Overall, CBS Daytime's slogans have evolved from a focus on emotional, women-centered dramas in earlier decades to broader appeals for exclusivity and diversity today, adapting to cultural shifts while maintaining the genre's core emphasis on compelling, ongoing narratives.

Promotional Campaigns

CBS Daytime has employed various promotional strategies over the decades to engage audiences, particularly through targeted marketing for its s and game shows. In the 1980s, the network launched fan clubs for popular soaps like and , offering exclusive merchandise, newsletters, and events to build community among viewers. These efforts were complemented by extensive magazine and newspaper advertisements featuring dramatic scenes and cast interviews, which helped boost viewership during the soap opera boom. A standout campaign was the 1985 "Feel the Heat" promotion, which used Robert Palmer's "" to showcase steamy soap moments across print and TV spots. By the 2010s, CBS shifted toward digital promotion for its game shows, uploading short clips and highlight reels to to attract online audiences. Channels dedicated to shows like and featured contestant wins, comedic moments, and behind-the-scenes content, amassing millions of views and driving traffic back to linear broadcasts. This approach capitalized on social sharing to extend reach beyond traditional daytime slots. Since the inaugural in 1974, CBS has participated in cross-promotions by hosting and broadcasting select ceremonies to highlight its soaps, such as and . These events often included red-carpet coverage and nominee spotlights on CBS airwaves, fostering prestige and viewer loyalty for daytime programming. For instance, the 2024 ceremony aired on CBS, emphasizing wins for CBS soaps in drama categories. Ongoing strategies include seamless integration with Paramount+ , where full seasons of CBS Daytime shows are available for binge-watching, encouraging subscribers to catch up on episodes at their pace. Celebrity endorsements from hosts like , who frequently promotes in interviews and public appearances, further amplify visibility; Carey has highlighted the show's interactive fun in media spots to draw in new contestants and fans. The 2025 launch of Beyond the Gates, CBS's first new daytime soap in 25 years, featured a multifaceted campaign through teasers and trailers shared on platforms like , building anticipation ahead of its February 24 premiere. A key partnership with the Venture underscored the series' focus on a Black-led drama, with joint announcements and content to promote diversity. Premiere events in included production previews and cast panels targeting younger demographics through multicultural outreach and streaming tie-ins on Paramount+. These efforts incorporated slogan usage in ads to reinforce Daytime's emotional appeal.

Ratings and Impact

CBS Daytime programming achieved its peak viewership during the 1980s, when soap operas such as The Young and the Restless regularly drew household ratings in the 8-10 range, translating to an estimated 10-12 million viewers per episode amid a total U.S. television household base of approximately 83 million. This era marked the beginning of CBS's dominance, with the network securing its position as the top-rated daytime broadcaster starting from the 1986-87 season and maintaining #1 status for 39 consecutive seasons through the 2024-25 television year, encompassing 1,500 straight weeks of leadership according to Nielsen measurements. Viewership began a notable decline in the 2000s, dropping to averages of 3-5 million for key soaps as cable television proliferation fragmented audiences and shifted preferences toward non-scripted content and emerging digital platforms. As of the end of the 2024-25 season, this trend persisted, with The Price Is Right averaging around 4.2 million daily viewers, bolstering CBS's overall daytime average of 2.76 million. Game shows like The Price Is Right and Let's Make a Deal remained relatively stable at approximately 4 million viewers, providing a counterbalance to softer soap opera numbers. Into the 2025-26 season, CBS Daytime continued its leadership, with recent weeks in October 2025 showing The Price Is Right averaging over 3 million viewers and soaps maintaining stable audiences around 2-3 million. The February 24, 2025, of the new soap Beyond the Gates averaged 2.28 million cross-platform viewers during its first full week, including 3 million for the in Live+7 metrics, marking a promising start for 's latest daytime entry. Nielsen's measurement methodology evolved significantly post-2010, transitioning from primary reliance on household shares—peaking in total viewership during the 2009-10 —to greater emphasis on demographic metrics such as women 18-49 and 25-54, alongside incorporation of digital and out-of-home viewing to better reflect fragmented consumption patterns. This shift highlighted Daytime's enduring strength in total viewers while underscoring challenges in attracting younger demos amid broader industry declines.

Cultural and Industry Influence

CBS Daytime programming has long served as a platform for addressing social issues within its soap operas, contributing to cultural conversations on race and . In the mid-1980s, featured a groundbreaking storyline centered on Tyrone Jackson, a law student who disguises himself as white to expose , marking one of the earliest soap explorations of racial identity and . This narrative reflected broader societal tensions and helped normalize discussions of racial injustice in . More recently, the 2025 launch of Beyond the Gates advanced cultural representation by centering on the Dupree , an affluent multi-generational household navigating power, legacy, and interpersonal conflicts in a Washington, D.C., suburb. As the first network daytime soap with a predominantly cast and production team since NBC's Generations ended in 1991, the series highlights themes of excellence, dynamics, and contemporary social challenges, reshaping narratives in the genre. In terms of industry innovations, CBS Daytime played a pivotal role in evolving soap opera formats and interactive programming. The Young and the Restless expanded from 30-minute to one-hour episodes on February 4, 1980, setting a precedent that allowed for deeper character development and more complex storytelling, which many subsequent soaps adopted. Similarly, game shows like The Price Is Right pioneered audience participation mechanics, where viewers actively engaged in gameplay, influencing the participatory and voting elements that became staples of modern reality television formats. CBS Daytime has earned widespread recognition through the Daytime Emmy Awards, underscoring its excellence in drama and hosting. Soap operas such as The Young and the Restless have secured multiple wins for Outstanding Drama Series, while The Bold and the Beautiful received accolades in 2025, including for Outstanding Emerging Talent for Lisa Yamada's portrayal of Luna Nozawa. Game show hosts have also excelled, with Bob Barker accumulating 18 Daytime Emmys for his work on The Price Is Right, highlighting the block's sustained impact on entertainment standards. The legacy of CBS Daytime extends to establishing the genre as a women-centered space, fostering narratives that resonate with female audiences and driving innovations in emotional, serialized storytelling across television. This foundation has influenced broader media representations, particularly in promoting diversity; post- initiatives like Beyond the Gates have amplified voices and family stories, building on the block's history to enhance inclusivity in daytime programming.

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