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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.

Major Car Accident: Coming to One Life To Live

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:06:46 EST

Something "epic" is about to go down on One Life to Live.

That's how producer Frank Valentini describes the multi-car collision that will take place next month on the show, as numerous characters converage during a snowstorm on Llantano Mountain.

“[It[ will be more epic in scale than the plane crash we staged [in 2006] and the impact more far-reaching. It’ll blow everyone’s mind," Valentini told TV Guide Magazine.

In the end, 15 characters will be involved in the pile-up, and it's all because Mitch has kidnapped daughter Jessica. Others arrive at the mountain hideaway with various goals: to save Jessica, to kill Mitch, to reveal paternity secrets, to find out the fate of loved ones, etc.

While we won't reveal too much about the event's fall-out, fans will be happy about this consequence:

Evil stripper Stacy Morasco will plummet through ice to her death. Said Valentini:

“Whether you hate Stacy or love to hate her, February is your month. The end is going to be very satisfying for everybody. It’s really kind of delicious.”

One Life To Live Spoilers: January 11-15

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:34:33 EST

A big-time sex scene and a major discovery highlight the week ahead on One Life to Live...

Blair and Eli have sex on Police Commissioner Lowell's desk.
Téa discovers her ex-husband is alive.
David confronts Kim.
Mitch taunts Viki, Charlie, Jessica and Natalie.

Tuc Watkins: Returning to One Life to Live

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:17:08 EST

Tuc Watkins just can't stay away from Llanview.

After making an appearance on One Life to Live this summer, the actor will be reprising his role as David Vickers Buchanan yet again this month.

According to SOAPnet.com, he'll return in mid-January and have scenes with the Buchanans and Ms. Kimberly Andrews. We'll report on more developments surrounding the character as news breaks.

One Life To Live Spoilers: January 4-8

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:37:14 EST

Welcome to 2010, One Life to Live viewers. The soap opera celebrates a new year with these developments...

Charlie (Brian Kerwin, pictured) confesses to Viki.
Todd to Téa: I still love you.
Matthew and Danielle kiss.
There's trouble for Stacy.

One Life To Live Presents: Kish Sex!

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:14:50 EST

Earlier this year, As the World Turns depicted Luke and Noah shirtless, but never actually in bed together.

It was a big step for a soap opera to focus on gay sexuality in such a manner, no doubt. But it was nothing compared to the strides made this week by One Life to Live.

Watch how far the soap opera went with Kyle and Fish and let's applaud the drama for bolding going where no other series in TV history has ever gone:

Kish Sex

One Life To Live Spoilers: December 28-30

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:43:29 EST

Before the calendar turns, this is how One Life To Live will say goodbye to 2009...

Dorian comes up with a new plan.
Stacy turns down Mitch's offer.
Danielle steals Bo's gun.
Nick kisses Kyle.

One Life To Live Spoilers: December 21-23

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:21:23 EST

Darn you, Christmas! There are only three new episodes of One Life To Live next week. Look for these developments to take place during them...

Clint confronts Bo and Nora... with a rifle!
Natalie (Melissa Archer, pictured) confesses to Rex.
Dorian finally gives into Mitch’s demands.
Matthew’s parents cry tears of joy when he takes his first steps since the accident.

One Life To Live Spoilers: December 14-18

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:04:59 EST

Revenge and a break-up? Sounds like a typical week ahead on One Life to Live...

Clint vows revenge on Nora.
Nick (Nicholas Rodriguez, pictured) weasels his way into Kyle’s good graces.
Téa loses it as she sorts through mementos from her daughter’s childhood.
Rex to Gigi: we need time apart.