The EDGE of Night is a long-running American television soap opera that aired from 1956 to 1984. It was set in the fictional Midwestern town of Monticello and followed the lives of its citizens. The EDGE of Night was known for its suspenseful storylines and its unique use of flashbacks. It was also one of the first daytime dramas to feature a continuing story arc, which allowed viewers to follow the same characters over multiple episodes.