'As the World Turns' cancelled by CBS

CBS has pulled the plug on As the World Turns after more than a half-century on the air.

The long-running soap was once graced by actors Marisa Tomei, Meg Ryan, James Earl Jones and Parker Posey.

After cancelling Guiding Light earlier this year, the announcement leaves the network with only The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful as its two remaining daytime dramas.

According to The AP, the final episode of the soap will air next September during its 54th season.