GUIDING LIGHT Features

GL: The New Face of Springfield

— By Meridith M. Miller

Love it or hate it, GUIDING LIGHT's new production model is in full effect with redesigned sets, regular location shoots and a new opening. See how many of the changes you know, then join the Weekly GL discussion board and chat about how much you love (or loathe) them with other fans.

1. Marcy Rylan (Lizzie) and Marj Dusay (Alexandra) in the new Spaulding mansion — George De Sota/JPI

   What New Jersey town is GL using as home base for filming most of Springfield's exterior scenes?
1. Jersey City
2. Peapack-Gladstone
3. New Brunswick
2. What new set did GL create so viewers could see Springfielders getting pampered?
1. A nail shop
2. A hair salon
3. A day spa
3. Although new sets were constructed and completed, _______ house remains unfinished onscreen.
1. Reva's
2. Cassie's
3. Harley's
4. What was the main tag line for GL's promotionals for the new production model?
1. Springfield: a world of possibility.
2. Life happens here.
3. Find your light.
5. What popular kitchen set resurfaced with the new model?
1. the Bauer kitchen
2. the Spaulding kitchen
3. the Cooper kitchen
6. Though some viewers dislike the shooting style, GL's new _______ cameras allow for more mobile production.
1. handheld
2. floor
3. mini

7. Murray Bartlett (Cyrus) and Beth Ehlers (Harley) on location — George De Sota/JPI

   All of GL's sets now have...
1. wall-to-wall carpeting
2. intercom systems
3. four walls and a ceiling
8. What are the chorus lyrics to GL's new opening song?
1. "Life happens here."
2. "Only love can save the world."
3. "Love will make it happen."
9. To celebrate the launch of the new look, GL actors Robert Bogue (Mallet), Gina Tognoni (Dinah), John Driscoll (Coop) and Nicole Forester (Cassie)...
1. hosted a fan tour of CBS studios.
2. rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
3. participated in an autograph signing at a New Jersey Starbucks.
10. GL's studios are located in...
1. New York
2. Los Angeles
3. Chicago
11. When watching the GL opening, fans can see the show's new...
1. characters
2. office building
3. logo
12. BONUS!
    The New Jersey mansion serving as the exterior for the Spaulding estate used to belong to what controversial celebrity?
1. Courtney Love
2. Mike Tyson
3. Donald Trump

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