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All My Children and One Life to Live: Internet Bound!

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:59:52 EST

They're alive!

Two months after All My Children and One Life to Live were canceled by ABC, the network announced today that the soap opera would be revived via the Internet.

What will this mean as far as budget, casts and other details go? It's unclear at the moment. But ABC has entered into a multi-year licensing deal with media firm Prospect Park, whose reps - Rich Frank and Jeff Kwatinetz - released the following statement today:

“We are privileged to continue the legacy of two of the greatest programs to air on daytime television, and are committed to delivering the storylines, characters and quality that audiences have come to love for over 40 years. ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ are television icons, and we are looking forward to providing anytime, anywhere viewing to their loyal community of millions. Technology changes the way the public can and will view television shows.

Now that there are so many devices available in addition to television sets, viewers are taking advantage of watching shows wherever they are and on any number of devices. The driving force in making the switch and attracting new audiences is to have outstanding programs that people want to watch. We believe that by continuing to produce the shows in their current hour format and with the same quality, viewers will follow the show to our new, online network.”

Details will follow. But All My Children airs its final ABC broadcast on Friday, September 23, while One Life to Live will do so in January.

All My Children and One Life to Live: Cancelled!

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:12:41 EST

It's been a good, multi-decade run for the world of daytime dramas.

But it effectively came to an end today, as ABC announced the cancellation of both All My Children and One Life to Live. The soap operas have been around since 1970 and 1968, respectively. They will be replaced by two talks show: The Chew starring Mario Batali and The Revolution starring Tim Gunn.

Said Brian Frons, ABC's Daytime President: "We are taking this bold step to expand our business because viewers are looking for different types of programming these days. They are telling us there is room for informative, authentic and fun shows that are relatable, offer a wide variety of opinions and focus on ‘real life’ takeaways. A perfect example of this is The View, and that factored into our decision."

All My Children will go off the air in September, while One Life to Live will follow in January.

Los Angeles Politicians to Appear on All My Children

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:17:07 EST

To commemorate the move of All My Children to California, a pair of actual politicians will appear on the show's February 17 episode.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (pictured) and Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti will make cameos on All My Children on that date.

The former will play himself and cross paths with Susan Lucci's Erica Kane at the local hot spot Confusion in Pine Valley. Kane will chat with Villaraigosa about meeting the year before at a charity event in Los Angeles.

Cady McClain to Reprise Role on All My Children

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:00:14 EST

Cady McClain is set to return to All My Children.

The actress - coming off a stint on As the World Turns as Rosanna - will reprise the character of Dixie, last seen (as a ghost) in 2008.

For just a mini arc, McCalin will with leading man Michael E. Knight. No word yet, though, if Dixie will appear in angel or human form - but we're excited to find out!

All My Children Spoilers: January 11-15

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:56:30 EST

With five new episodes of All My Children planned for next week, viewers can expect these developments to take place...

Greenlee pulls through a operation room crisis.
Adam receives bad health news.
Jake and Angie are confused by the results of Trevor and Marissa's DNA tests.
Jake gets his hands on a piece of David's hair.

Julia Barr: Still Not Done with All My Children

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:41:22 EST

Fans were shocked enough to learn that Julia Barr would be returning for this week's All My Children anniversary episode.

Now, they should prepare to be truly stunned:

Soap Opera Digest reports the actress will come back again, starting on February 23, for what a series rep promises will be "a great story arc."

The actress joined All My Children in 1976, winning two Daytime Emmys before leaving controversially 2006: she opted not to remain with the drama as a recurring player after she wasn't offered a new contract.

All My Children Spoilers: January 4-8

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:42:34 EST

All My Children celebrates a major milestone next week: it's 40th anniversary. It will do so with these developments...

Hayley (Kelly Ripa, pictured) returns!
Liza comes face to face with Stuart again.
Amanda threatens to leave Jake.
Adam’s crooked judge dismisses himself from Emma’s custody hearing.

All My Children Spoilers: December 28-30

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:41:44 EST

As the year comes to a close, these storylines will be featured on All My Children...

Tad tries out to discover what David is up to.
Ryan plays right into Adam and Annie's hands.
David has surprising news for Greenlee.
Opal has a bad feeling about Emma!

All My Children Spoilers: December 21-23

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:40:15 EST

Sadly, there are only three new episodes of All My Children next week. These developments will be featured during them...

David to JR: Tell Marissa the truth about your condition!
James to Jesse: don't cross me!
Angie (Debbi Morgan, pictured) to Madison: testifying against your father!
Kendall is reunited with her boys on Christmas Day.

All My Children Spoilers: December 14-18

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:15:20 EST

Here's a look at what All My Children fans can look forward to over the next few episodes...

Annie puts herself on the stand.
Erica goes toe to toe with James.
Zach arrives in Los Angeles... on a mission!
David (Vincent Irizarry, pictured) hands out apology “gifts” to his guests.