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All My Children (abbreviated as AMC) is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC for 41 years, from January 5, 1970 to September 23, 2011. Created by Agnes Nixon, All My Children is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictitious suburb of Philadelphia.

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Susan Lucci Slams ABC for Cancellation of 'All My Children'

Erica Kane wouldn't leave quietly if she felt she'd been wronged.

Neither is Susan Lucci as " All My Children " nears its end on ABC.Lucci has memorably portrayed Kane on the drama, which airs its last episode on ABC on Sept. 23, and it's unclear whether she will be a part of an attempt to migrate the series online.In a newly published epilogue to her memoir, Lucci sharply criticized her ABC bosses for axing "All My Children," which has been on the air since 1970. She said the decision to cancel the show was motivated by greed and said the head of ABC's daytime unit, Brian Frons, has "that fatal combination of ignorance and arrogance."Frons, in canceling "All My Children" and " One Life to Live " in April, said the soap operas were a victim of declining interest. He said trying to prop up shows in severe decline was like "trying to catch a falling knife."HOT SHOTS: Susan LucciLucci told her own story in the paperback edition of "All My Life," a memoir published in hardcover earlier thi...

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  1. Susan Lucci , Brian Kilmeade Lock Lips on 'Fox & Friends'

    Soap star demonstrates perfect TV kiss

  2. Several 'All My Children' Cast Members Set to Stay as Soap Moves Online

    Several members of the " All My Children " cast have agreed to stay on the soap opera when the series ends its run on television and migrates online, the show's star...

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  4. Warren Buffett Comes to the Aid of Susan Lucci's 'All My Children' Character

    Warren Buffett Comes to the Aid of Susan Lucci's 'All My Children' CharacterWednesday, March 19, 2008Print APBillionaire investor Warren Buffett, left, who plays him...

  5. Kelly Ripa and Husband Announce Reality TV Show on the Secret Lives of Soap Opera Stars

    Talk show host Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos will produce a reality show about the off-screen antics of soap opera stars, E! announced Thursday.The eight-epi...

  6. Soap Operas 'All My Children,' 'One Life to Live' Canceled After Decades on Air

    Legendary soap operas “One Life to Live” and “ All My Children ” have announced air dates for their final episodes.“One Life to Live” will air its final episode in J...

  7. 'All My Children' Writer Hopes to Get Job 'in Reality TV' as Rumors of Soap's Demise Swirl

    In the past three years three beloved soaps have been given their walking papers—“Guiding Light” and “ As the World Turns ” from CBS and “Passions” from NBC. In 1970...

  8. 'All My Children' Star James Mitchell Dies at 89

    James Mitchell, who for nearly three decades played gruff patriarch Palmer Cortland on the ABC soap opera " All My Children ," has died, his longtime partner said Su...

  9. Susan Lucci , Husband 'Face' Condition Very Close to Their Hearts

    In real life, Susan Lucci is nothing like Erica Kane , her daytime alter ego on " All My Children ."Although the provocative Kane has been married at least 10 times,...

  10. After the Show Show: Jealousy in the Lucci Household?

    Soap opera star's husband on on-screen kisses

  11. Los Angeles Mayor Making Cameo Appearance on 'All My Children'

    Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is moving from the soap box to a soap opera.The mayor's cameo on the ABC daytime drama "All My Children" is scheduled to air W...

  12. 'All My Children' Actress Eileen Herlie, Who Played Myrtle Fargate, Dies at 90

    'All My Children' Actress Eileen Herlie, Who Played Myrtle Fargate, Dies at 90Friday, October 10, 2008Print APEileen HerlieNEW YORK —  Eileen Herlie, a stage and TV ...

  1. Susan Lucci on New Memoir, 'All My Children' Rumors

    Small screen star crashes the curvy couch

  2. Los Angeles Mayor Making Cameo Appearance on 'All My Children'

    Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is moving from the soap box to a soap opera.The mayor's cameo on the ABC daytime drama " All My Children " is scheduled to air...

  3. ABC Soap Stars Negotiating for More Money in New Online Deal

    Now that " All My Children " and "One Life to Live" have been taken off their respirators by moving from television to the Internet, the shows’ stars are divided ove...

  4. 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Life' Canceled: Which Soap Opera Alum Became the Biggest Star?

    With the cancellation of ABC's " All My Children " and "One Life to Life," it seems like the soap opera era is all but dead.ABC said the decision to cancel the shows...

  5. Real Soap Opera : Why America Hates Breaking Up With Erica Kane

    Can't bear to say goodbye to Erica Kane of the long-running daytime soap " All My Children ?"If so, you're not alone. New research suggests dedicated viewers of that...

  6. Susan Lucci Gives Brian Kilmeade Kissing Lessons on 'Fox & Friends'

    Susan Lucci gave Brian Kilmeade kissing lessons on "Fox & Friends" Wednesday morning.Soap opera kissing lessons, that is.Kilmeade asked the ' All My Children ' legen...

  7. Soap Stars Shocked, Angered by Sudden Cancellation of Two Daytime Dramas

    They found out on text message and through phone calls from reporters. Despite what ABC claims were their best efforts to tell the cast and crew of “ All My Children...

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