All My Children, One Life to Live Story Lines to Continue

BURBANK: The long-running daytime soaps All My Children and One Life to Live have been licensed by ABC to Prospect Park, which will continue to produce and deliver the shows after their final TV air dates to run on other platforms.

The multiplatform deal will see the two shows being delivered via online formats and additional emerging platforms, including Internet-enabled TV sets. The agreement ensures the programs will be delivered with the same quality and in the same format and length.

ABC is to air the final episode of All My Children on September 23, while the finale of One Life to Live is set for January 2012.

"We are privileged to continue the legacy of two of the greatest programs to air on daytime television, and are committed to delivering the story lines, characters and quality that audiences have come to love for over 40 years," said Rich Frank 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."

Frank and Kwatinetz continued: “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.”

“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,” said Brian Frons, the president of daytime for the Disney/ABC Television Group. “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.”

Janice Marinelli, the president of Disney/ABC Domestic Television, continued, “From the time the shift in the daytime strategy was announced, our hope was to find a new home for these treasured shows. We are thrilled to license them to Prospect Park so the stories of life in Pine Valley and Llanview can continue to be told for the passionate and loyal fans that enjoy watching each day.”

“I’m just so happy that ABC found a home where the legacies of All My Children and One Life to Live can continue. I’m excited for their future with Prospect Park,” added Agnes Nixon, creator of both All My Children and One Life to Live. “It takes a lot of living to make a soap opera a serial, and the wonderful teams on both shows have done just that. 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.”