On April 2, 1956 CBS gave birth to As The World Turns and now 54 and a half years later they are burying it. After 13,858 episodes the daytime drama will say goodbye today. It is a sad day in Oakdale and the rest of the world as we lose another soap opera. So whether you have watched the show at least once or you never have, make sure to watch it today to say goodbye to a show that has lasted longer than all of Fox’s shows combined.