ABC has already set an end date for the previously canceled "All My Children," which joins fellow soap "One Life to Live" as the latest in the genre to be put out to pasture, but maybe there's more than one life for the series after all.

The New York Post reports (via Vulture) that media company Prospect Park has purchased the online rights to the shows.

As a part of the alleged deal, Prospect Park (which produces USA Network's "Royal Pains") will keep on the remaining cast members (Susan Lucci included) and continue the storylines for a web-based audience.

Both "AMC" and "OLTL" would endure on a Hulu-esque website, should the deal go through. ABC could not be immediately reached for confirmation at the time of the story.

If this turns out to be true, it's safe to assume that a lot of fans will be increasing their bandwidth. What say you soap fans? Would you tune in for online escapades in Pine Valley and Llanview?

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/07/all-my-children-one-life-to-live-reportedly-renewed-will-live-online.html

It's Official: "All My Children" & "One Life to Live" Heading Online
by Chris Harnick
posted Jul 7th 2011


"All My Children" and "One Life to Live" will continue beyond their final ABC airdates, as previously reported. The soaps are heading online with a new multi-year and multi-platform deal with Prospect Park.

"'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live' are iconic pieces of television history that captivated millions of fans since their beginning over 40 years ago," ABC's head of daytime Brian Frons said in a statement.

"Each of the shows have made an indelible mark on our culture's history and informed our consciousness in their own way. We are so glad Prospect Park has assumed the mantel for these shows and that they will continue for the fans."





Under the new deal, the two soaps will live online and will be accessible via any Internet-enabled device. They'll be the same length and format, and, according to the press release, the same quality.

"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," said Rich Frank and and Jeff Kwatinetz of Prospect Park.

"'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," the statement continued.

"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."










"All My Children" and "One Life to Live" creator Agnes Nixon said she was happy ABC found a home for her two soaps and she's excited for the future with Prospect Park.

"It takes a lot of living to make a soap opera a serial, and the wonderful teams on both shows have done just that," Nixon said in a statement.

"Together, we are a big family that keeps going, and I'm looking forward to working alongside these wonderful people as we ensure that the shows will continue with all the love and excitement we've always had.

I also am so happy for our loyal fans, whom we love so much, and who have been so supportive over the last 40 plus years."



Look for more details on the future of "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" soon.

http://www.aoltv.com/2011/07/07/all-my-children-one-life-to-live-prospect-park/

This is great news. It gives hope to other soaps if the networks decide to cancel them. I just hope the online format will be a success.

This is great news! At least the shows will live on in some capacity! :)