Where the Heart Is_
Where the Heart Is was an American soap opera telecast on the CBS television network from September 8, 1969 to March 23, 1973. Created by Lou Scofield and Margaret DePriest, the program ran for 25 minutes, the remaining five minutes of its timeslot ceded to a CBS news break. Scofield and DePriest were the original head writers. A year after the soap’s premiere, they were succeeded by Pat Falken Smith. In 1972, Smith was replaced by Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer. The series was produced by Tom Donovan and directed by Richard Dunlap.
Created By
Margaret DePriest
Network
CBS
Episodes
213
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Where the Heart Is has 2 seasons with 213 episodes spanning 1969-1973.
Year context
Where the Heart Is first aired 57 years ago in 1969.
CAST (20)
James Mitchell
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Louise Shaffer
Diana Van der Vlis
Zohra Lampert
Marsha Mason
Ron Harper
Bernard Barrow
Bernard Kates
Priscilla Pointer
Keith Charles
Joseph Gallison
Clarice Blackburn
Rue McClanahan
Margaret Jardin #2
Alice Drummond
David Bailey
Charles Cioffi
Barbara Baxley
Laurence Luckinbill
Joseph Mascolo
Tracy Brooks Swope
SEASONS (2 seasons, 213 episodes)
SEASON 1
SEASON 2
SERIES INFO
2
Seasons
213
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Margaret DePriest
NETWORKS (1)
CBS
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Where the Heart Is about?
Where the Heart Is was an American soap opera telecast on the CBS television network from September 8, 1969 to March 23, 1973. Created by Lou Scofield and Margaret DePriest, the program ran for 25 minutes, the remaining five minutes of its timeslot ceded to a CBS news break.
Scofield and DePriest were the original head writers. A year after the soap’s premiere, they were succeeded by Pat Falken Smith. In 1972, Smith was replaced by Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer. The series was produced by Tom Donovan and directed by Richard Dunlap.
How many seasons does Where the Heart Is have?
Where the Heart Is has 2 seasons with 213 episodes total.
Who created Where the Heart Is?
Where the Heart Is was created by Margaret DePriest.
Who stars in Where the Heart Is?
The cast of Where the Heart Is includes James Mitchell, Louise Shaffer, Diana Van der Vlis, Zohra Lampert, Marsha Mason.
What is the rating of Where the Heart Is?
Where the Heart Is has a rating of 3.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
Is Where the Heart Is still running?
Where the Heart Is has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Soap
