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JamesG · 08-03-2011, 11:33 PM

Are "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" Moving to Cable?
Aug 3, 2011
by Kate Stanhope

In the latest chapter of daytime drama surrounding the future of "All My Children" and "One Life to Live", both canceled soaps are now being pitched to cable networks, Deadline reports.

The two shows are getting interest from cable networks to air new episodes after they premiere online. After both series were axed by ABC in April, the network sold their online rights to Prospect Park, which plans to air new episodes online.

Despite hesitations about how "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" would be changed for the web, Prospect Park promised that both series will "be delivered with the same cast and in the same format and length."

It is unclear how much earlier episodes would premiere online before they air on cable. Both shows currently air repeat episodes on SOAPnet, which will switch to a new Disney Junior channel next year.

However, "All My Children's" move online — which was set to happen in late September — has hit a snag, due to contract negotiations and the formation of new budgets.

("One Life to Live's" Internet launch is not expected to be delayed).

"All My Children" will air its last episode on ABC on Sept. 23.
"One Life to Live" will leave the network in January.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/ABC-Soap...e-1036045.aspx

80sTrivia · 08-04-2011, 04:26 AM

Curious as to where One Life to Live will tape episodes. I thought Katie Couric was taking over their studio for her new talk show?

mets82 · 08-04-2011, 11:24 AM

I just wonder if they do get picked, what channel would they be on?

08-03-2011, 11:33 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,265	"AMC" and "OLTL" Are Being Pitched to Cable for Airing the Online Eps. *Are "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" Moving to Cable?* Aug 3, 2011 by Kate Stanhope In the latest chapter of daytime drama surrounding the future of "All My Children" and "One Life to Live", both canceled soaps are now being pitched to cable networks, Deadline reports. The two shows are getting interest from cable networks to air new episodes after they premiere online. After both series were axed by ABC in April, the network sold their online rights to Prospect Park, which plans to air new episodes online. Despite hesitations about how "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" would be changed for the web, Prospect Park promised that both series will "be delivered with the same cast and in the same format and length." It is unclear how much earlier episodes would premiere online before they air on cable. Both shows currently air repeat episodes on SOAPnet, which will switch to a new Disney Junior channel next year. However, "All My Children's" move online — which was set to happen in late September — has hit a snag, due to contract negotiations and the formation of new budgets. ("One Life to Live's" Internet launch is not expected to be delayed). "All My Children" will air its last episode on ABC on Sept. 23. "One Life to Live" will leave the network in January. http://www.tvguide.com/News/ABC-Soap...e-1036045.aspx

08-04-2011, 04:26 AM	#2
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	Curious as to where One Life to Live will tape episodes. I thought Katie Couric was taking over their studio for her new talk show?
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08-04-2011, 11:24 AM	#3
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,060	I just wonder if they do get picked, what channel would they be on?