I just think we have to get back to some of the basics of storytelling.the things that have always influenced and interested people.īasically it's because it's the form of entertainment nearest to real life. But I think good stories, well told and acted by very good actors, will always be popular. There has been some attrition with all the cable channels. What's happened to the daytime drama audience?

She created All My Children as well as ABC's `One Life to Live' and `Loving' (which later became 'The City') and 'Search for Tomorrow' She was co- creator of 'As the World Turns,' which airs on CBS, was the head writer for `Guiding Light' also on CBS, and for NBC's `Another World.' Here, Nixon talks about soap operas, where the audience has gone, what viewers want from daytime dramas and how to fix 'All My Children. 'All My Children' was a leading soap throughout the 1980s and during the earlier part of this decade. It's remarkable what she brings we're really lucky.' `Agnes makes the characters come alive in a way that no one else can. 'We brought Agnes back to deliver the escape, the fantasy, romance and mystery,' that soap opera fans want, says Angela Shapiro, president of ABC Daytime Television. Considered by many to be the first lady of serial dramas, ABC is hoping she'll help revive the show, which has been a network staple for 29 years. But to make sure, it's brought back Agnes Nixon as the show's head writer Nixon had been a consultant. Landlady (Matt Sharkey) Polly Rowles 1981īlaney Cobb.Jack Lester (Jack Swineford)Ĭarl Sherman.Jack Lester (Jack Swineford) managing editorĭavid Powers Anthony Kane March 26,29,31 April 1 1982Ĭan the once highly popular `All My Children' rebound from its sagging ratings? ABC TV thinks so. Thinking Dina Merrill may also have a character name floating around out there. I think I was wrong about Lauren Roberts being a friend of Ellen's. Martha _ Sheriden Betsy Aidem 1990-91 Noelle's mother Lauren _ Roberts Celeste Holm October 26 & 27/1981 appeared at fashion showīill Sheriden Michael Butler 1990 Noelle's father 26 & 27/1981 Fashion Show (Possibly had a character name?) Stanley Larkin Tony Edmonds 90 Philip Lombard's employeeĭina Merrill Dina Merrill Oct. Zachariah Knopf Henny Youngman 11/26 & 27/1981 appeared at fashion show 26 & 27/1981 WCBS Art Critic appeared at fashion show

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