ABC Daytime has announced today that All My Children is moving production from New York City to Los Angeles in an effort to cut production costs and capitalize on set space. In a related move, One Life to Live is set to inherit the current All My Children studio in New York. The new AMC set will be twice as large as the current one and it will include two stages, allowing for more permanent sets. OLTL will gain an additional 30% of studio space with the move. This added space will allow for both shows to follow General Hospital’s lead and upgrade to high-definition upon the move. AMC will go dark sometime in December to allow for the move and will resume taping episodes in Los Angeles on January 4, 2010. This will set up the debut of AMC in HD just in time for February sweeps. OLTL will make its move after AMC’s west coast relocation."
All My Children is one of the most recognizable brands in television, and we are committed to continue telling and enhancing the stories of the residents of Pine Valley," said Brian Frons, president of the Daytime division of the Disney/ABC Television Group in today’s press release. "The move to Los Angeles enables both All My Children and One Life to Live to dramatically improve the series production models and achieve significant efficiencies while enhancing each show. We had to examine every option on the table to combat the current economic realities, and rising costs of production, and we are doing it in a way that makes each of our shows stronger.” All My Children is the most Emmy nominated daytime drama this year, and One Life to Live held that title last year.
The story, which was broken last week by Daytime Confidential’s Jamey Giddens, was shot down by the network immediately. Even former star Eden Riegel (ex-Bianca, AMC) had tweeted last week on her personal Twitter that she was “hoping these rumors about AMC moving to LA are true. I always say the only thing that would improve LA would be the company of my AMC pals!” The actors were told that the move wasn’t happening after Daytime Confidential broke the story. Today, Frons broke the news to the cast and crew of AMC onset that the show is moving out west. Actress Chrishell Stause (Amanda, AMC) tweeted early this evening “They just confirmed AMC is moving to LA-private cast meeting starting now.”
It’ll be interesting to see which AMC actors will be willing to make the move. Many live in the tri-state area surrounding New York City and commute to work each day. Many have children in schools they may not want to move. It’s no secret that AMC has an older cast. Will those that have called New York City home for decades and raised their families there want to make the move? Thorsten Kaye (Zach, AMC) and partner Susan Haskell (Marty, OLTL) will face a very difficult task…which one will be forced to quit their job? Or will they make the tough choice to have a bicoastal relationship raising their two children? Apart from the actors, the move will also impact the crew of All My Children. Surely, many of them will be losing their jobs, as it’s much easier for AMC to hire new hair and makeup artists (especially those in L.A. already experienced with the art of doing makeup for unforgiving HD cameras) rather than relocate their existing employees.
With the cancellation of the longrunning CBS sudser Guiding Light and the threat of eminent cancellation for As the World Turns, which are both New York based, there’s already going to be a rather large influx of unemployed actors and crewmembers in the East coast soap world. Can the AMC cast afford to turn their noses up at this move?
While the genre is still alive and breathing they should be milking it for all its worth, because it won’t be long before the well dries up and daytime is dead. It is bold moves like this that are keeping cost down and keeping daytime alive to suds it up another day. All My Children and One Life to Live, you just got your reprieve.
Mark Higgins
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... All of you will be better served if you stop watching day time tv, and even tv in general. watching amc for 40 years??? Mother of God, turn off the television and live life! |
Rita Stevens
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Mrs Today was a real shock for me to hear that All My Children is going to be cancelled and further being insulted by being replaced by a talk show!!! We have WAY TOO MANY REALITY AND TALK SHOWS . What happened to Good programming?. Yes everthing costs money today, but the Quality of the show AMC is worth the price!!! As many other fans have, I too have watched this show from !970 when it began its a part of my day and the people are like friends over the years PLEASE PLEASE rethink this crazy idea!Its time to try and retain good programming Im sure there are other people out there who have just about given up watching TV and AMC is a saving grace!Please don t take it away!They lost a point and a half in ratings {This I find hard to believe} so they ALL lose their jobs because of a point and a half Yet stupid Violent programs remain on our TV screens night after night.i Just don t get it!TV will becaome a thing of the past at the rate we are going . I have to admire too the way Amc characters act when its time for the Daytime TV awards every year They are cordial and good sports to the winners {Even if they aren t picked that year and I admire every one of the for this}It took them long enough to give Susan Lucci her award for being a beyond wonderful actress! PLease reconsider This show should definitely NOT BE AXED ! Lets show the world we can reward and keep good quality programming like AMC Thank you! Rita stevens |
Susan Verre
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Please Don't Cancel AMC I am 47 years old and have been watching AMC for 40 years. It is must see TV for me, and I can honestly say that I've only missed a few shows (due to power outages). I record it when I'm on vacation, working or whatever. I have laughed with, cried for & loved everyone on the show. Some days are better than others, but I can't imagine a day with out the families in Pine Valley. PLEASE ABC DO NOT CANCEL THE BEST SHOW IN YOUR DAYTIME LINE UP!! |
Heather
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... Very disappointed that they did away with Zach. I've been watching AMC since the beginning the show started. I can't understand why they cannot have one or two stable relationships on the show..some grounding. Bring Zach back as a Christmas miracle and do not put Tad and Crystal together.. they don't fit. One suggestion for the show...you did this few years back..have the show set up so the cast looks at the camera after a comment they made as to looking for approval from us..that would be so cool and funny..we would feel like part of the show...Alicia needs to win an Oscar for her acting...she's the best..Love Ryan ..go Canada! |
Jordan
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Bring Leo and Greenlee back together!! Josh Duhamel said he would be interested in coming back! Bring Leo and Greenlee back together |
DJ
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A Fan I hope Thorsten Kaye comes back to One Life To Live, Patrick is not really dead. Marty said goodbye to John. AMC is my favorite show and then One Life To Live. I hope they find someone for Ryan as Greenlee and David are a perfect match. Something tells me that when Erica gets back from her plane crash, she will be somewhat different and maybe Fusion won't be so important anymore. Maybe she'll let Greenlee take charge again. |
Alexis
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Wow! So I luv Mrs.lucci as an actress she has her ups and downs but I luv her work. I am young but there is some about Mrs.lucci that inspires me! I no that many people don't like her acting but me it is totally different . She is not boring that's 4 sure. Her work 4 me is like a message Its trying 2 tell me something. It's like she Is telling me I can do it if she can. That's y I love her work! Mrs.lucci is an inspiring women 4 me!!!  |
j. Jackson
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All my children Adam Chandler is the Man you love to hate, a terrific Actor, Please offer him the moon to go to LA along with Zack and Kendall, Get rid of Annie Please, long time over her, I agree Greenlee is one of the very best re-additions, thank you..please mate her with someone other than Ryan, even if it is David I agree with above person that said Susan Lucci is a bad actress, I have no idea how she has held onto this one job so long, pretty yes,act no!I did like Bianca hope she can fly in sometimes, the best all my children shows were when All the girls killed by the satin slayer at Fusion were on the set, killing them off killed some of the very best actresses, I hope someone in charge really reads this stuff we fans write I have watched since 1980 along with tons of folks including men. Please heed your viewers. THINK ZACK, THINK ADAM,THINK GREENLEE,THINK KENDALL and thes slain Fusion girls. |
nameless
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titleless Wasn't acting on a soap just a step on the ladder to prime time TV and feature films. Well, now the struggle just got easier because you're all in the same town...major advantage...and you don't freeze in the winter..that's nice. |
CC
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... I LOVE AMC. Love that Greenlee is back but dont want her with ryan. She deserves SO much better. Susan Lucci is a HORRIBLE actress. I ff through all of her scenes, but that will stop when Greenlee gets back to PV. Scott, ick. Sad Adam is leaving but totally understand. They need some new hunks! Please bring back Zack, I was just starting to like Kendall too. Love Kendall and Greens together. Dont bring back Bianca please. We dont need to have lesbians on EVERY show. Bring back Adian, that accent is hot, so is he. It doesnt matter to me where they tape as long as they are on my TV!!!!! Its better then them not able to keep the show going because of finances. |
