Tweet This Page

PLEASE CLICK TO DONATE TO OUR SITE!!!!

News and Information! Scoops/Spoilers Below

AMC last aired on ABC on Friday, September 23, 2011.

Nick Santino (ex-Officer Anton, AMC; ex-Father Soto, GL) killed himself with pills on his 47th birthday, hours after he was forced to put his beloved pit-bull to sleep under pressure from his Manhattan condo. His suicide note read, "Today I betrayed my best friend and put down my best friend ... Rocco trusted me and I failed him. He didn’t deserve this."

E!'s "Dirty Soap" has been canceled. Jenna Gering, wife of Days' Galen (Rafe), tweeted, "So the word is that Dirty Soap is NOT being picked up for another season. Thanks to all of u who watched. You all have been so supportive!!!"

On Sunday, March 25, AMC kids Tate Berney (AJ) and Danielle Parker (Emma) will be participating in the Los Angeles Free To Breathe event, a fundraiser for lung cancer research and awareness. If you'd like to support them and their team, Kids of AMC, please visit their donation page here.

Andrea Schenk (ex-Carrie Sanders Tyler, AMC, from 1980-83 under her stage name, Andrea Moar) drowned on January 13, 2012, at the age of 55 while on vacation with her husband in Cancun.

From soap writer Nelson Branco: SAVE OUR SOAPS Targeting Disney Stockholders
Move over, Roxy Balsom! Looks like the movement to save AMC and ONE LIFE has just intensified. On March 13, ABC will hold a regular scheduled stockholder meeting in Kansas, Missouri — and protestors will be there to make their soap voices heard. Moreover, before the meeting takes place, thousands of daytime drama fans are writing letters. File this move under: #FuckUABC

Chrishell Stause (ex-Amanda) shared what was in the original ending vignette she filmed for the last episode of AMC: "Amanda & Jake walk into Oak Haven with Trevor and their new adorable boy they adopted, where Janet greets them. You see them hug & visit. Each family was gonna have their own sweet vignette with music playing over. Makes me sad only a few were filmed and none will be seen."

"All My Children" and "Days of Our Lives" have been nominated for GLAAD Media Awards: AMC for Bianca's ongoing tale and romance with Marisa and Days for Will's story. The awards recognize outstanding images of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in news coverage and entertainment media. The 23rd annual awards ceremony will be held in New York City (Marriott Marquis) on Saturday, March 24, Los Angeles (Westin Bonaventure), on April 21, and in San Francisco (Marriott Marquis) on June 2, 2012.

On January 19, 2012, the nominees for the 43rd NAACP Image Awards were announced, celebrating the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of film, television, music and literature and honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: Bryton James (Devon, Y&R), Emerson Brooks (Erica's captor, Ben, AMC), & James Reynolds (Abe, Days), and B&B's Aaron D. Spears (Justin, B&B), and Texas Battle (Marcus). Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series: Y&R's Christel Khalil (Lily), Julia Pace Mitchell (Sofia), Tatyana Ali (Roxanne), Tonya Lee Williams (Olivia), & B&B's Yvette Freeman (Dr. Lewis). The winners will be announced during a live telecast on NBC on Friday, February 17, at 8 p.m. The nominees in the daytime categories are:

Disney Channel's new 24-hour preschool channel, Disney Junior, will replace SOAPnet on most cable and satellite systems at midnight on Friday, March 23, 2012.

J.R. Martinez (ex-Brot) is going to be a first-time father to a baby girl this spring with Diana Gonzalez-Jones, whom he met when she was an assistant to AMC's executive producer.

The 2012 Writers Guild of America Awards Daytime Serial nominees are:
"All My Children" Writers Jeff Beldner, Lorraine Broderick, Joanna Cohen, Lisa K. Connor, Chris Dunn, Lucky Gold, Kate Hall, Chip Hayes, David Kreizman, Dave Ryan, Donna Swajeski, Rebecca Taylor, and Addie Walsh.
"General Hospital" Writers Meg Bennett, Nathan Fissell, David Goldschmid, Robert Guza, Jr., Karen Harris, Elizabeth Korte, Mary Sue Price, Michele Val Jean, Susan Wald, and Tracey Thomson.
"The Young and the Restless" Writers Amanda L. Beall, Tom Casiello, Susan Dansby, Janice Ferri Esser, Jay Gibson, Scott Hamner, Marla Kanelos, Natalie Minardi Slater, Beth Milstein, Michael Montgomery, Anne Schoettle, Linda Schreiber, Sarah Smith, Sandra Weintraub, Chris Whitesell, and Teresa Zimmerman.
The awards will be presented at simultaneous ceremonies on Sunday, February 9, 2012, in Los Angeles and New York.

Brian Frons left his post as president, Daytime, Disney/ABC Television Group, when his contract expired in January 2012. He had joined ABC Daytime in 2002.

Unable to resolve their "mounting issues," Prospect Park has decided not to go forward with the relaunch of AMC online at this time.

AFTRA, the union that represents actors on AMC and OLTL, states that it "was deeply disappointed to read that the executives at Prospect Park have decided to suspend their efforts to produce the long-running and popular daytime serials, 'One Life to Live' and 'All My Children,' via online distribution. Despite initial progress in our negotiations with Prospect Park toward resolving a fair agreement to cover the performers appearing on these programs, we were perplexed and disappointed that for the past month Prospect Park has not responded to our repeated inquiries to resume those discussions. We now conclude from the press reports that Prospect Park faced other challenges unrelated to our negotiations, which prevented continuation of those discussions. We remain hopeful that an opportunity to revive these two popular series will emerge in the future, and remain ready to resume discussions should that opportunity arise."

J.R. Martinez (Brot) won the prized mirror-ball trophy on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" Season 13 with his partner Karina Smirnoff on November 22, 2011. J.R.'s heroism as a severely-wounded soldier in Iraq landed him on the cover of People magazine's 11/7/11 issue. People also named him one of 2011's sexiest men alive. At 28, he is planning on writing a book about his experiences.

Lindsay Price (ex-An-Li Chen Bodine; ex-Michael, B&B) and Australian chef Curtis Stone had a baby boy named Hudson on November 6, 2011. They moved into a $3.1 million mansion in the Hollywood Hills together in April.

Jacob Young (Rick, B&B; ex-J.R., AMC) states that his role on B&B is short-term and he is open to returning to AMC online.

Former ALL MY CHILDREN Star Kim Delaney Escorted Off Stage After Disoriented Speech

After almost 30 years on AMC, Michael E. Knight (Tad) says good-bye to his soap star life in an article here! Also, read a revealing interview by Michael Fairman, in which MEK reveals his contract negotiations status.

Y&R has hired All My Children's Daytime Emmy-winning casting director Judy Blye Wilson. She had hoped to continue on with AMC but never heard an offer from Prospect Park.

Mary Fickett (ex-Ruth Parker Brent Martin) died on September 8, 2011 at her home in Callao, Northumberland County, Virginia. She was 83. She appeared in the first episode of the show in 1970 and made her last appearance in 2000. ABC plans to dedicate the September 21 episode of AMC to her.

In her new memoir "All My Life" out September 13, Susan Lucci (Erica, AMC) includes an emotional chapter on the subject of AMC's cancellation. Written before Prospect Park announced its plans to continue AMC on the Internet, Lucci reveals how she found out that Brian Frons was poised to make the announcement and vents her anger and frustration with what she views as a series of bad decisions made by Frons that squandered the daytime institution she'd called home since 1970. "There's little doubt in my mind that this plan must have been in place for some time," she writes. "One big question that keeps me up at nights is, "Did Brian Frons have this on his agenda when he moved the show to L.A.?" Lucci also lets loose for the first time about AMC's ex-head writer, "If Chuck Pratt's intention was to come on board and mess with the history and integrity of our show, I believe he was successful in his efforts."

Check out our new Q&A with Colin Egglesfield (ex-Josh) by Laurie Bedigian

Watch Full AMC Episodes Online on ABC.com, Hulu.com, YouTube and Favorite-Moments.net.

People Magazine has put together a Collector’s Special Hardcover book for fans, "People Celebrates All My Children." It is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com for $13.57. The publication date is September 27, 2011, which means it should be on newsstands as early as the first week of September for $19.95. It is described as "A commemoration of the long-running soap opera that ends in September, 2011 after 41 years. With dozens of pages of brand new, exclusive photographs and interviews, the book visits Pine Valley and all the characters that made the show an American institution. Chock full of favorite moments, story lines, and insights from star Susan Lucci, creator Agnes Nixon and many others, it’s a collector’s book that will satisfy millions of fans."

SOAPnet's schedule has changed. Ryan's Hope will no longer be shown. Days of Our Lives will take AMC's place at 8 p.m., as well as midnight & 7 a.m. OLTL will air at 9 p.m., 1 a.m., & 9 a.m., GH at 10 p.m., 2 a.m., & 8 a.m., and Y&R at 7 p.m., 11 p.m., & 10 a.m. Older episodes of AMC, OLTL, and GH will air at 3 a.m., 4 a.m. (M-F), and 5 a.m. (Mon-Thu & Sun).

Chuck Pratt, AMC's former head writer, doesn't have many fond memories of his time in Pine Valley, but he does recall "when we did the tornado and we dug through the rubble and instead of finding Kendall, we found Bianca. That was a moment. It was a great moment to be a part of. Our ratings went up, and I was attempting to get a younger audience with the show, and it gelled for a while but then it didn't really, in the end, work out. It was sad. I was sad to go, but I left behind a lot of good writers and I think we did a good job, but it's unfortunate how it all turned out."

J.R. Martinez (Brot) was interviewed in the AFTRA (American Federation of TV and Radio Artists) Magazine's Summer 2011 issue. On page 26, you can read all about the land mine that changed his appearance and his life, his role on AMC, and his future as an actor and motivational speaker.

NEW! SOAPnetic is SOAPnet's exclusive online video service, in partnership with your Internet Service Provider, where you can view two weeks of full episodes of GH, OLTL, & AMC – all commercial free! Also available are full episodes of SOAPnet original series, such as “Bank of Mom & Dad” and "Being Erica," as well as SOAPnet original series from previous years, including "GH: Night Shift" and “MVP.” Plus exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the Daytime Emmys red carpet and SOAPnet events, like Soap Nation, and interviews with your favorite daytime stars.

Tonight Show Video Clips from 6/17/11 - Josh Duhamel is heading back to All My Children and he gave the scoop to Jay on Friday, as well as told us about his latest film Transformers and a very amusing nickname. As usual, you'll find the full episode on NBC.com now
Josh Duhamel, Part 1
Josh Duhamel tells Jay about All My Children return and getting kicked off a plane.
Josh Duhamel, Part 2
Josh Duhamel talks about his infomercial buys
Josh Duhamel, Part 3
Josh Duhamel talks about new Transformers movie and how he got the nickname HR Stumbles and Stuff

CBS broadcast the 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday, June 19, 2011, from the Las Vegas Hilton. Click here for all the nominations and winners!

Eden Riegel (Heather, Y&R; ex-Bianca, AMC) and husband Andrew Miller welcomed son Jack Oscar Miller on May 21, 2011.

A demonstration protesting the cancellations of ABC Soaps "All My Children" and "One Life To Live" was held on Tuesday, May 17 outside Lincoln Center, in New York City, targeting advertisers arriving at Avery Fisher Hall for ABC's Upfront Presentation.  Read an account of it here!

Soap Cancellations Wash Out Thousands of Jobs

Soap opera fans protest at ABC's offices over cancellation of AMC & OLTL!  Read Patti G's report of the rally here.

Tonight Show - We saw two of our favorite stars on Friday - Rob Lowe and Susan Lucci! The lovely Susan Lucci addresses the recent cancellation of "All My Children" and acknowledges the "Desperate Housewives" rumors too! See all the fun in the full episode online now: VIDEO 
TONIGHT SHOW
Susan Lucci, Part 1 (4/29/11)
Part 1: Susan Lucci talks about being blindsided by the cancellation of All My Children.  VIDEO 
Susan Lucci, Part 2 (4/29/11)
Part 2: Susan Lucci talks about the upcoming surprises on All My Children and rumors she's joining Desperate Housewives. VIDEO 

Josh Duhamel (ex-Leo) vaulted a New York City taxi as he shot a new ad for Reebok with Ali Larter for the new 'RealFlex' running shoe, on April 14. Click here to view the video from the launch in NYC.

Jesse McCartney (ex-J.R.) has developed a new women's fragrance called “Wanted.” Click here to see the behind the scenes clip of the commercial.

Please take this poll to let ABC know you will not watch their shows!

CNN Article The Soap Revolution

NY Post says that Brian Frons is in trouble

Hoover pulls ads to protest cancellation of soaps

Write to save the soaps! http://savesoaps.freei.me/

Oprah won't save the soaps

No More Love in the Afternoon by Catherine Hickland (about ABC Daytime's Brian Frons)

Sign a petition to Keep AMC on Daytime and join the Facebook page!

Roscoe Born (ex-Mitch, OLTL; ex-Tom, Y&R; ex-Jim, AMC) has a new tune on YouTube, "I Will Be Your Song."

by Mandy and Suzanne

Page updated 1/31/12

Our other pages for daytime news, scoops, and spoilers:  ATWT, B&B, Days, GH, GH: Night Shift, GL, OLTL, Passions, Y&R, and General Daytime.

Spoilers for Primetime shows: 24, C.S.I., Ghost Whisperer, Grey's Anatomy, Heroes, House, Law & Order, Lost, and Smallville!

Also, please check out our Primetime TV News Page, updated daily!

AMC Rumors & Predictions!

This page is dedicated to Hilary, our beloved late volunteer, who used to update the scoop pages.

Back to the Main All My Children Page