Well, I doubt that there are too many people that still remember watching the first episode of CBS’ drama As The World Turns 54 years ago, or that anybody has seen the 13,000 episodes the show has generated over the years, but one thing is clear: the show has its fair share of fans who will be disappointed to hear that CBS has decided it was time to pull down the curtains on it and, yes it’s official: As The World Turns has been canceled!

The final episode of As The World Turns will air on September 17, 2010. “It’s been a job and a home and friendships for 50 years,” longtime star Don Hastings told the AP at the final taping Wednesday. “I don’t think it’s hit me yet.”

Unfortunately, more and more daytime dramas are starting to get canceled by televisions due to dropping ratings, mostly based on the fact that women are no longer spending time at home, but started working in a society that offers equal professional chances for both women and men.

After its debut on April 2, 1956, As the World Turns was the most-watched drama for 20 years and it still managed to draw 2.5 million viewers per episode. However, it appears that was not enough for CBS and the show will be canceled.

Will you miss As The World Turns?