Does PP really think they can launch an entire network with only one show, especially with everyone else now getting in on the act. Google and Youtube launching their own channels with big name power behind them which is probably where the money is going. I can see a whole lot of shows that wouldn't have gotten a chance on tv being on these channels back by those in the industry who feel stifle by the tv execs. Also what does this mean for the Bravo move if there is one.

Marceline - I watch and support ABG also and I am hoping they can get one of those channel pickups.

There was an article which I have to find which said TOLN was originally going to launch the 2 soaps with reality/lifestyle programming. Oddly the same type of programming ABC is replacing their soaps with.

TOLN will have comedies, demas and lifestyle shows

TOLN will have comedies, demas and lifestyle shows

Long term yes. Initially I believe if I recall the launch of these 2 shows on TOLN was also going to incude the launch of other programmng which is the lifestyle.reality programming, Its no different than how some of the networks like Bravo have become successful, Reality is inexpensive.Once you have cash you can afford to invest more in scripted programming which is more expensive.

The bottom line AMC without SL will really be a pale imitation of the original in viewers minds. Let's face it SL has been the face of AMC, so if she's on board for relaunch, it has credibility. If not, a big piece of PV is missing.

Maybe Investors want Lucci on board before they give Money to relaunch AMC?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/11/one-life-to-live-dying-sh_n_1088195.html

The classic ABC soap opera, canceled in April by CBS...

And I'm done.

Prospect Park has put it on hold which is not good news for its long term possibilities. The first publishing of the article said it was OLTL.

Obviously, good proofreaders are hard to come by.

All My Shadows, I know it doesn't say that! LOL

All My Shadows, I know it doesn't say that! LOL

Yes it does!!

I find it hard to believe that investors who don't want AMC without Lucci would readily go ahead with OLTL, which has no Lucci equivalent at all.

I find it hard to believe that investors who don't want AMC without Lucci would readily go ahead with OLTL, which has no Lucci equivalent at all.

OLTL may not have a Lucci, but it's a strong show ratings-wise and already has most of its cast on board (or at least the ones who matter) for the online move.

I think that OLTL has a full cast is the pleasing thing. AMC has 3 and not its star but some investors could be thinking if Lucci signs more will follow suit.

Without a doubt that is one of the funniest things I've ever read. But I do think as I've said before that AMC needs to die. I just don't see how this can work. They need to wait and either remake a soap or produce an entirely new soap. They can reuse the sets from AMC and also the few actors who are interested. You can't launch a successful or credible AMC without Susan Lucci, Rebecca Budig, Alicia Minshew, Debbi Morgan, Jacob Young and probably Ricky Paull Goldin & Vincint Irrizary as well. I'm sure it was a case of them just getting too many "no's."

Had they launched AMC with a cast full of recasts/new characters fan would've complained. They tried, but it's just not possible. Now if they could've signed Susan Lucci when this first happened, I'm sure things would be very different now. That made it easier for everybody else to say no. But still there is no reason for Lucci to sign on for this. She's already booked one primetime gig and could very easily get a pilot or a recurring gig on another show. She's be stupid to do it.