All My Children (1970)
One of American daytime television's most enduring soap operas, set in Pine Valley and anchored by the unforgettable Erica Kane.
All My Children - Series Information
- Original Title: All My Children
- First Air Year: 1970
- Last Air Year: 2011
- Created by: Agnes Nixon
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Soap
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (60 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 16
- Number of Episodes: 2389
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Networks: ABC
- Production Countries: United States of America
All My Children - Plot
All My Children is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC for 41 years, from January 5, 1970 to September 23, 2011, and on The Online Network since April 29, 2013 via Hulu, Hulu Plus, and iTunes. Created by Agnes Nixon, All My Children is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictitious suburb of Philadelphia which is modeled on the actual Philadelphia suburb of Rosemont.
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All My Children - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Agnes Nixon
Main Cast
- Bobbie Eakes
- Michael E. Knight
- Susan Lucci
- Cameron Mathison
- Alicia Minshew
- Jacob Young
- David Canary
- Thorsten Kaye
- Melissa Claire Egan
- Rebecca Budig
Writers
- Dave Ryan
- Barbara Esensten
- David Kreizman
- Ralph Wakefield
- Lloyd Gold
Executive Producers
- Felicia Minei Behr
- Francesca James
All My Children - FAQs
Where can you watch All My Children online?
All My Children is available to purchase through the Apple TV Store. Select episodes and seasons were also previously available via Hulu and iTunes through The Online Network revival. Check JustWatch for the most current streaming and purchasing options in your region.
Why was All My Children cancelled by ABC?
ABC cancelled All My Children in April 2011, citing declining ratings and a strategic shift toward less expensive lifestyle and talk programming. The final episode aired on September 23, 2011, ending a 41-year run. A short-lived digital revival launched in 2013 via The Online Network but was short-lived.
Who played Erica Kane on All My Children?
Susan Lucci portrayed the iconic Erica Kane throughout the entire run of All My Children, from 1970 to 2011. The role made Lucci one of daytime television's most celebrated stars. She received 18 Daytime Emmy nominations before finally winning Outstanding Lead Actress in 1999.
What is All My Children about?
All My Children follows the dramatic lives, loves, and rivalries of residents in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictional Philadelphia suburb. Central storylines revolve around the glamorous Erica Kane and the Chandler, Martin, and Hubbard families, exploring romance, betrayal, social issues, and generational conflict over four decades.
How many episodes does All My Children have?
All My Children ran for 2,389 episodes across 16 seasons during its original ABC broadcast from January 5, 1970 to September 23, 2011. A brief digital revival in 2013 added a small number of additional episodes via Hulu, Hulu Plus, and iTunes through The Online Network.
Did All My Children win any major awards?
All My Children earned numerous Daytime Emmy Awards over its run, including Outstanding Drama Series. Susan Lucci's 1999 win for Outstanding Lead Actress after 18 nominations became one of daytime television's most celebrated moments. The show was widely recognized for tackling groundbreaking social storylines.
Who created All My Children?
All My Children was created by Agnes Nixon, a pioneering figure in American daytime television. Nixon developed the series after her successful work on other soaps and deliberately used the show as a platform to address social issues such as abortion, drug abuse, and racial equality.
When did All My Children first air on ABC?
All My Children premiered on ABC on January 5, 1970. The show ran continuously on the network for 41 years before its cancellation, with the final original episode broadcasting on September 23, 2011. It remains one of the longest-running daytime dramas in American television history.
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