Classic As the World Turns episodes released on DVD

Classic As the World Turns episodes released on DVD

A collection of classic As the World Turns episodes has been released for the first time on DVD. The 20 episodes, on 4 DVDs, chronicle memorable moments in the show's history.

It's been more than two year since CBS announced the cancellation of As the World Turns, but the show remains popular with fans. Just in time for the holidays, there is yet another first-time DVD release of As the World Turns episodes. The new collection of five classic episodes features five Christmas episodes -- and if you act quickly, you can pick up the Christmas episodes and the original collection of episodes at a great price and receive free shipping.

Soapclassics.com is the only company officially licensed to release episodes of classic Procter & Gamble soaps. In addition to simply releasing episodes on DVD, the company has also taken on the painstaking process of restoring episodes to make sure that they are preserved for future generations.

As a special holiday treat, Soap Central readers can get 10% off the purchase price by using the coupon code ATWTXMASHere is a listing of the episodes available on the DVD set, now on sale for just $19.95.Christmas in Oakdale episode guideEpisode 1: Christmas Eve, and a Birthday (December 24, 1985)The Hughes family celebrates Christmas and Frannie's birthday. Episode 2: Margo's Memorable Christmas (December 24, 1992)Margo Hughes receives tidings of comfort and joy on Christmas day. Episode 3: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (December 25, 1995)The families of Oakdale gather to celebrate Christmas. Episode 4: Family Reunions (December 26, 2000)Penny and Lyla return to Oakdale to visit their families. Episode 5: The Dollhouse (December 21, 2007 )Oakdale's stories are represented by the lives of dolls in this special episode.

Disc 1: Great WeddingsThere were over 100 weddings during the 54 year course of As the World Turns. Presented here are five fan favorites, including the "Carjack" episode, starring Maura West and Michael Park, and the "Steve and Betsy" episode, featuring a young Meg Ryan, which was the highest-rated episode in the history of the series.Episode 1: Tom Hughes Marries Margo Montgomery (June 1, 1983)Episode 2: Steve Andropolous Marries Betsy Stewart (May 31, 1984)Episode 3: Bob Hughes marries Kim Andropolous (April 12, 1985) Episode 4: Holden Snyder Marries Lily Walsh (January 12, 1998)Episode 5: Jack Snyder Marries Carly Tenney (July 3, 2003)

Disc 2: Secrets and Scandals As the World Turns was not shy about provocative topics. Some of its most interesting and best-written episodes dealt with deceptions, betrayals, and moral choices with far-reaching consequences. Episode 1: Bob and Dana Face the Music (September 29, 1979)Episode 2: Lily Learns a Shattering Truth (June 24, 1987)Episode 3: Something About Carly (August 2, 1999)Episode 4. The Explosive Truth (June 18, 2001).Episode 5 . Luke Comes Out (May 9, 2006)

Disc 3: Oakdale Through the Years Some of the most entertaining episodes of the series revolved around celebrations or occasions where the cast would gather and nostalgically reminisce about the past. Three of these, referred to as the "Anniversary Shows", were full of great flashbacks and guest appearances. This disc also contains the movingly-written Christmas 2009 episode, and the landmark "Bob and Kim Hughes 25th Wedding Anniversary" episode.Episode 1. The 30th Anniversary Show ( April 2, 1986)Episode 2: The 40th Anniversary Show ( April 2, 1996)Episode 3: The 50th Anniversary Show (April 3, 2006)Episode 4. Christmas at the Snyder Farm ( December 25, 2009)Episode 5. Bob and Kim Hughes' 25th Anniversary (April 5, 2010)

Disc 4: Villains and Vixens No collection of episodes from As the World Turns would be complete without revisiting some of its most famous schemers and seducers. Included on this disc are episodes featuring classic villains James Stenbeck (Anthony Herrera) and John Dixon (Emmy winner Larry Bryggman). Also appearing are three of the most powerful and fascinating female characters in the history of the series: Lisa Grimaldi (Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Eileen Fulton), Lucinda Walsh (Emmy winner Elizabeth Hubbard), and Barbara Ryan (Emmy nominee Colleen Zenk). Episode 1: John Dixon Takes a Fall (May 14, 1981)Episode 2: The Return of James Stenbeck (November 7, 1986)Episode 3: When Villain Meets Vixen (March 20, 1987)Episode 4: Humiliation (April 15, 1996)Episode 5: The Trials of Barbara Ryan (July 22, 2002)

Edited by SC Desk