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JamesG · 12-02-2011, 05:50 PM

ABC Daytime President Brian Frons Exiting Network
by Chris Harnick
posted Dec 2nd 2011

Brian Frons is leaving his post as president of ABC Daytime.

Frons will be replaced by Vicki Dummer, currently the senior vice president of current series and specials.

Frons, who became a reviled figure to many viewers after canceling "All My Children" and "One Life to Live", will exit when his contract ends in January.

His departure comes as ABC restructures under the new division Times Square Studios. Times Square will handle all daytime and syndicated productions.

"While my decision to try something new was not arrived at easily, nine years is a long time in television terms," Frons said in a statement.

"I'm proud of the performance of ABC Daytime over that time, and of all of the accomplishments that our team achieved along the way. I'm especially pleased by the early results for 'The Chew' and excited for the launch of 'The Revolution,' which will be one more positive step in transforming ABC Daytime for our viewers.

I'll miss my colleagues and the wonderful talent that makes our shows, but know they are in very capable hands with Vicki going forward."

"Brian Frons has been the driving force in our successful Daytime division since joining us in 2002, and while we understand his decision to leave at the end of his contract, we're sad to see him go," Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group, said in a statement.

"We took this opportunity to rethink our business, and the result was the creation of Times Square Studios. Having it be part of the ABC Entertainment Group, under the supervision of proven executives Vicki Dummer and Paul Lee, provides us the opportunity to bring greater creative resources, development strength and operational flexibility to this key area of our business."

"The Chew", "The Revolution", "Katie" and "General Hospital" will continue to be part of the programming at ABC.

"Live! with Kelly" will stay with the ABC Owned Television Stations Group division.

In April, Frons canceled "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" and despite a very publicized licensing deal with Prospect Park, plans to transition the soaps online never came to fruition.

"One Life to Live" ends in January.

http://www.aoltv.com/2011/12/02/abc-...ns-steps-down/

mets82 · 12-02-2011, 10:53 PM

SEE YOU LATER FRONS!!! DONT LET THE DOOR HIT YOU ON THE WAY OUT!!!

Mr. Television · 12-02-2011, 11:28 PM

The man who killed ABC Daytime.

Schmoopie · 12-03-2011, 12:37 AM

Oh yeah, NOW he leaves! I bet if this had happened much earlier on, the ABC soaps that are left (or GH anyway), wouldn't be in such jeopardy.

80sTrivia · 12-03-2011, 06:52 AM

Yeah, too bad he leaves after he's done all the damage...he won't be missed...

McGillicuddy · 12-03-2011, 07:55 AM

Is it too late to bring back All My Children and One Life To Live?

80sTrivia · 12-03-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by markway895

Is it too late to bring back All My Children and One Life To Live?

I'd say they are definitely history at this point, unfortunately...

tvfreak1987 · 12-05-2011, 03:44 AM

Only, like, 5 years too late, at least.

MickeyMac · 12-06-2011, 01:53 PM

Same thing happened over at CBS last year. These idiots kill daytime TV and then leave.

comedyfreak · 12-09-2011, 05:30 AM

Gee how much money did he take with him

JERK!!

ThomasE · 12-09-2011, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mets82

SEE YOU LATER FRONS!!! DONT LET THE DOOR HIT YOU ON THE WAY OUT!!!

Basically, what you just said. LOL.

catlover79 · 12-21-2011, 04:24 AM

This is like closing the barn door after the horses have escaped, but yeah.

comedyfreak · 12-21-2011, 05:16 AM

Since he's out, why can't they reinstate One Life To Live?

jacoboram75 · 02-06-2012, 05:56 AM

I bet if this had happened much earlier on, the ABC soaps that are left (or GH anyway), wouldn't be in such jeopardy.

12-02-2011, 05:50 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,961	ABC Daytime President Brian Frons Steps Down ABC Daytime President Brian Frons Exiting Network by Chris Harnick posted Dec 2nd 2011 Brian Frons is leaving his post as president of ABC Daytime. Frons will be replaced by Vicki Dummer, currently the senior vice president of current series and specials. Frons, who became a reviled figure to many viewers after canceling "All My Children" and "One Life to Live", will exit when his contract ends in January. His departure comes as ABC restructures under the new division Times Square Studios. Times Square will handle all daytime and syndicated productions. "While my decision to try something new was not arrived at easily, nine years is a long time in television terms," Frons said in a statement. "I'm proud of the performance of ABC Daytime over that time, and of all of the accomplishments that our team achieved along the way. I'm especially pleased by the early results for 'The Chew' and excited for the launch of 'The Revolution,' which will be one more positive step in transforming ABC Daytime for our viewers. I'll miss my colleagues and the wonderful talent that makes our shows, but know they are in very capable hands with Vicki going forward." "Brian Frons has been the driving force in our successful Daytime division since joining us in 2002, and while we understand his decision to leave at the end of his contract, we're sad to see him go," Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group, said in a statement. "We took this opportunity to rethink our business, and the result was the creation of Times Square Studios. Having it be part of the ABC Entertainment Group, under the supervision of proven executives Vicki Dummer and Paul Lee, provides us the opportunity to bring greater creative resources, development strength and operational flexibility to this key area of our business." "The Chew", "The Revolution", "Katie" and "General Hospital" will continue to be part of the programming at ABC. "Live! with Kelly" will stay with the ABC Owned Television Stations Group division. In April, Frons canceled "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" and despite a very publicized licensing deal with Prospect Park, plans to transition the soaps online never came to fruition. "One Life to Live" ends in January. http://www.aoltv.com/2011/12/02/abc-...ns-steps-down/ Attached Images

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02-06-2012, 05:56 AM	#14
jacoboram75 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 06, 2012 Posts: 7	Escort Bayan I bet if this had happened much earlier on, the ABC soaps that are left (or GH anyway), wouldn't be in such jeopardy.