'All My Children,' 'One Life to Live' canceled

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NEW YORK (AP) -- ABC is canceling the soap operas "All My Children" and "One Life to Live," both programs that have been on the network's daytime lineup for more than 40 years.

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The move leaves "General Hospital" as ABC's only daytime drama.

ABC's daytime department president Brian Frons said Thursday that "viewers are looking for different types of programming these days."

Soap operas have slowly been fading as a TV force, with many of the women who made up the target audience now in the workforce. ABC will air two new shows, one about food and the other about lifestyle transformations.

ABC did not immediately say when the soap operas would go off the air.

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[Jolie Rouge]

nnnnooooooo !!!

[ilikefree]

I don't watch either one of those but it just won't be daytime tv without soap operas!

[Urban Cowgirl]

Well that sucks, my friend is on AMC from time to time!

[pepperpot]

No! That stinks!!!!

[jasmine]

I never got into watching soaps myself!

[BeanieLuvR]

I'm mad and have already complained. Here is the link if you guys want to complain. http://abc.go.com/site/contact-us

[pepperpot]

Thanks Beanie, done!

[jasmine]

Why Were 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live' Canceled?


Combined, 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live' cover more than 80 years of television and boast legions of fans, but that didn't stop ABC from announcing yesterday that the two Agnes Nixon–created soap operas will be leaving the airwaves. 'AMC' will exit in September, and 'OLTL' will air its final episode next January.

It's impossible to imagine daytime TV without Erica, Tad, Viki, Dorian and Bo, but that's exactly what we're going to have to get used to.

Why are these beloved programs leaving us? AOL TV spoke to daytime talent manager Michael Bruno, known for his Simon Cowell–esque comments as a judge on the defunct SOAPnet reality series 'I Wanna Be a Soap Star,' for some insight.

Bruno, who put stars Rebecca Budig and Bobbie Eakes on 'AMC' and currently represents Ricky Paull Goldin ('AMC') and Austin Peck ('OLTL), speaks candidly about what this loss is going to mean to the fans and to the people who work on these programs.

Why were 'AMC' and 'OLTL' canceled?
The bottom line is if they were making money and if more people were watching you wouldn't be doing this story. These shows have been on for over 40 years each. (Beat.) Things come to an end. The problem is that these shows were the only place in show business where it was like working at Prudential. It's really throwing people. I have had so many calls and emails. People are like, "I can't believe it." Even if you never watched a soap opera you knew that 'All My Children' is a soap opera. People know the names "Susan Lucci" and "Erica Kane."

Can you describe the impact of the simultaneous cancellation?
This isn't like when a few nighttime shows are canceled or not renewed. Nighttime shows come on once a week for four or five years. These shows have been on five days a week, 52 weeks a year for over 40 years. These shows are part of people's families. It's like a death in the family. People are really upset. People are emailing, Tweeting and calling. They need to connect over this. Hundreds of people who work on these shows are being affected in terms of their livelihoods. This also greatly affects all of the people who feel that these shows and these characters are part of their families.

In some ways, looking back, we knew that [canceled soaps] 'As the World Turns' and 'Guiding Light' might go because they were "older." But ABC owns their shows and their soaps are considered "younger." This is a big shock. People have been saying that daytime is dying for ten years and yet for a long time nothing [like this] happened and now it is.

Why is 'General Hospital' the surviving soap opera on 'ABC?'
They must think it's more solid. It's already Los Angeles-based [where studio space can be cheaper to rent.] They think there's still mileage in it.

What will the Daytime Emmys (set to air on CBS on June 19) be like?
Bittersweet. We should all have one hell of a party because it may be the last time we see people. The only positive thing that could possibly come from this is that the four remaining soaps ['The Young and the Restless,' 'The Bold and the Beautiful,' 'GH' and 'Days of our Lives'] now know more than ever that they may not be here forever so they have to bring their A-game in terms of acting, writing and producing every single day.

Any theories on how the stories on each show will conclude?
I think we'll see more favorites come back to give the viewers closure. It says something that ['AMC'] has brought back [revered head writer] Lorraine Broderick to write the show.

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Get to Know Soap-Killers 'The Chew' and 'The Revolution'


When 'Ally My Children' and 'One Life to Live' bid adieu, they'll be replaced with two lifestyle programs, 'The Chew' and 'The Revolution.'

So, just what are these shows about? Certainly not countless marriages and evil twins. Get the breakdown on what you can expect and what (if anything) there is to look forward to seeing on these new shows.

'The Chew' comes from veteran Food Network producer Gordon Elliot ('Paula Deen's Home Cooking,' 'Down Home With the Neelys') and will focus on every aspect of food. The one-hour series about the big world of food will be hosted by Mario Batali, 'What Not to Wear' stylist Clinton Kelly, 'Top Chef' veteran Carla Hall, 'Iron Chef America' star Michael Symon and nutrition expert Daphne Oz.

Look for the panelists to discuss things ranging from food trucks to pesticides. With such a charming group of people (Hootie hoo, Carla!) and the growing foodie craze, 'The Chew' could just work. Only thing that sounds off-putting is 'The Name' sorry, the name.

'The Chew' will replace 'All My Children' starting in September.

In January, ABC will launch 'The Revolution,' a show about health and lifestyle changes. 'The Revolution' hails from the producers of 'The Biggest Loser' and 'Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition.'

Tim Gunn headlines the "dream team" of Kimberly Locke -- yep, 'American Idol' contestant Kimberly Locke -- and fitness trainer Harley Pasternak. The three will be joined by a rotating cast of contributors to help transform all aspects of people's lives. Over the five weekday broadcasts, the series will feature one woman's five-month weight loss path. ABC calls the show a "one-stop shop for better living." Based the on the description, it's hard to get a grasp on just how this show will pan out.

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Why Were 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live' Canceled?


Combined, 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live' cover more than 80 years of television and boast legions of fans, but that didn't stop ABC from announcing yesterday that the two Agnes Nixon–created soap operas will be leaving the airwaves. 'AMC' will exit in September, and 'OLTL' will air its final episode next January.

It's impossible to imagine daytime TV without Erica, Tad, Viki, Dorian and Bo, but that's exactly what we're going to have to get used to.

Why are these beloved programs leaving us? AOL TV spoke to daytime talent manager Michael Bruno, known for his Simon Cowell–esque comments as a judge on the defunct SOAPnet reality series 'I Wanna Be a Soap Star,' for some insight.

Bruno, who put stars Rebecca Budig and Bobbie Eakes on 'AMC' and currently represents Ricky Paull Goldin ('AMC') and Austin Peck ('OLTL), speaks candidly about what this loss is going to mean to the fans and to the people who work on these programs.

Why were 'AMC' and 'OLTL' canceled?
The bottom line is if they were making money and if more people were watching you wouldn't be doing this story. These shows have been on for over 40 years each. (Beat.) Things come to an end. The problem is that these shows were the only place in show business where it was like working at Prudential. It's really throwing people. I have had so many calls and emails. People are like, "I can't believe it." Even if you never watched a soap opera you knew that 'All My Children' is a soap opera. People know the names "Susan Lucci" and "Erica Kane."

Can you describe the impact of the simultaneous cancellation?
This isn't like when a few nighttime shows are canceled or not renewed. Nighttime shows come on once a week for four or five years. These shows have been on five days a week, 52 weeks a year for over 40 years. These shows are part of people's families. It's like a death in the family. People are really upset. People are emailing, Tweeting and calling. They need to connect over this. Hundreds of people who work on these shows are being affected in terms of their livelihoods. This also greatly affects all of the people who feel that these shows and these characters are part of their families.

In some ways, looking back, we knew that [canceled soaps] 'As the World Turns' and 'Guiding Light' might go because they were "older." But ABC owns their shows and their soaps are considered "younger." This is a big shock. People have been saying that daytime is dying for ten years and yet for a long time nothing [like this] happened and now it is.

Why is 'General Hospital' the surviving soap opera on 'ABC?'
They must think it's more solid. It's already Los Angeles-based [where studio space can be cheaper to rent.] They think there's still mileage in it.

What will the Daytime Emmys (set to air on CBS on June 19) be like?
Bittersweet. We should all have one hell of a party because it may be the last time we see people. The only positive thing that could possibly come from this is that the four remaining soaps ['The Young and the Restless,' 'The Bold and the Beautiful,' 'GH' and 'Days of our Lives'] now know more than ever that they may not be here forever so they have to bring their A-game in terms of acting, writing and producing every single day.

Any theories on how the stories on each show will conclude?
I think we'll see more favorites come back to give the viewers closure. It says something that ['AMC'] has brought back [revered head writer] Lorraine Broderick to write the show.

Obviously the writer of this didn't know they moved All My Children to CA from NY several years ago so that makes no sense. Susan Lucci also took a substantial cut in pay (not like she couldn't afford the pay cut) to keep the show on longer but when you don't have viewers it doesn't make any difference how much they "saved" it wasn't paying for it's self.