AMC and OLTL Canceled!

[DRW50]

With writing like that Robin might as well just create a puppet show in her backyard.

[DeeeDee]

No.

And Y&R's where entitled batshit ABC actresses go to retire.

[Y&RWorldTurner]

Watch them cast her as Cane's real grandmother. WATCH....

[Scotty]

Reading Brian Frons' ABC bio....

I have never heard like the BS in all my life. I mean seriously....

http://www.disneyabctv.com/bios/bio_frons.shtml

[DeeeDee]

LIZ FOSTER BACK FROM THE DEAD!

THIS TIME WITH FUR!

[DaytimeFan]

The only female character he didn't destroy was Kate on DAYS...how Lauren Koslow dodged that kind of character assassinating writing I'll never know.

[DRW50]

Didn't he have her degraded with EJ/prostituting herself? I think after that he just stopped writing for her. Lucky her.

I don't want to see Jess go anywhere, although that seems likely now with Genie on the way, but Robin Strasser would generally make life hell for the hacks at Y&R and that would be entertaining. Either that or a websoap with Brenda Dickson.

[DaytimeFan]

Nah, the EJ stuff was hot, Kate owned him and her schemes always had her coming out on top, both literally and figuratively.

Robin on Y&R would be karmic, MAB, Sheffer, Hamner, Mosco, Kent, Bill Bell Jr...they'd all lose their minds, she would drive them absolutely up the wall. I'm all for it! On a more serious note, she would be sort of fabulous on B&B.

[Khan]

WORD.

[Khan]

With a Hershey's bar in her pocket. ;-)

[DRW50]

I'd love seeing her on B&B, especially if it cleared out the failed attempts at camp (Amber, Donna, Jackie). I would cast her as some new fashion mogul with an axe to grind with Stephanie, and possibly put her with someone like Eric or Clarke.

[Khan]

Same here. Frons will get hired somewhere else, so I wouldn't worry about him going broke. Someone needs to be held accountable for the way these cancellations were handled, though.

[SFK]

Yeah I'd like to see her on there playing a Dianne Kirkwood-like role. I'm not really interested in seeing her do silly camp which has imo hurt Dorian. Something stronger with the wit that she brings but not a "joke".

[Jonathan]

Great article.

Daytime Disaster! Did ABC Have to Kill All My Children and One Life to Live

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ed-martin/abc-daytime-soaps_b_851989.html

[Scotty]

Management Team

BRIAN SCOTT FRONS

President, Daytime, Disney/ABC Television Group

As president, Daytime, Disney/ABC Television Group, Brian Frons oversees the Daytime Division which includes ABC Daytime, SOAPnet and ABC Media Productions. He took the reins of the coordinated business unit in May 2006 and is responsible for the creation, production and delivery of all product for the division. The unit also develops programming that can be utilized both within and outside The Walt Disney Company. Mr. Frons reports to Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks, and president, Disney/ABC Television Group.

Mr. Frons joined the ABC Television Network in 2002 as president, ABC Daytime. Upon his arrival, he returned the daytime lineup to the No. 1 spot. The Daytime Division currently ranks No. 1 season-to-date with the key target demo of Women 18-49. Under his watch, "The View" has also had a considerable rise in popularity and catapulted to ranking second among all network daytime programs with Women 18-49. During the 2010 season, "The View's" historic telecast with President Barack Obama delivered its largest audience on record (with 6.6 million total viewers). President Obama's unprecedented appearance was part of the show's continuing "Red, White & View" campaign, which is committed to political guests and discussions.

Mr. Frons also initiated "All My Children's" move from New York to Los Angeles, enabling the show to double its studio space, transition immediately to high definition and make considerable production cost savings.

Mr. Frons maximizes the interaction among all divisions to expand and evolve daytime. By leveraging the strength of his division and tapping into its multitude of talent and resources he exposes daytime to a wider audience. Under his guidance, ABC has previewed SOAPnet original series; SOAPnet has run specials promoting important daytime moments; and ABC Media Productions has produced many reality series for SOAPnet, including "Southern Belles: Louisville," the network's highest-rated original series since the record breaking "General Hospital: Night Shift," also produced within his division.

Each of the shows under Mr. Frons' guidance has garnered the highest industry and critical acclaim, including multiple Emmy and GLAAD Awards, as well as Gracie, NAACP, Gabriel and PRISM Awards. In 2008 ABC Daytime was honored by the Candies Foundation at their annual Event to Prevent for its efforts in raising awareness on the topic of teen pregnancy. Continuing the grand tradition of exploring important social issues in daytime storytelling, Mr. Frons continues ABC Daytime's commitment to "Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS." Originally designed as a celebration for the 35th anniversary of "All My Children," the stage show has grown into an annual fundraising event for the charity.

Mr. Frons joined ABC Daytime from the London-based SBS Broadcasting, S.A., where he served as senior vice president of Programming. He oversaw all programming, promotion and research operations for 12 SBS-owned and operated national networks in numerous countries across Europe, including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Holland, Switzerland, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Hungary and Belgium. Under his guidance, the SBS stations were among the earliest to enter into reality television with shows like "Big Brother," "Survivor," "Fear Factor" and "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire." The shows were tailored to specific countries' national norms and languages. When Mr. Frons left SBS, 11 of the 12 national networks had achieved record primetime ratings.

Earlier in his career Mr. Frons was president, Creative Affairs, for New World Entertainment in Hollywood, where he directed program development and production for network, first-run syndication and international co-production.

Mr. Frons has held various executive positions, including vice president, Daytime Programming, for NBC Entertainment where, at the age of 26, he was that company's youngest-ever VP. He ran the division and managed nearly 1,500 hours of television a year, including notable shows "Days of our Lives," "Santa Barbara" and "Wheel of Fortune." As vice president, Creative Affairs, for NBC Productions, he launched "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" and had creative oversight of "Saved by the Bell." He also served as director of Daytime Programming for CBS Entertainment.

Mr. Frons began his television career in 1978 as one of three program management trainees chosen during a national search by CBS Entertainment. He holds a Master of Science in Communications from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the State University of New York at Fredonia.