After Opening Credits What Would You Like to See on the First Relaunched Episodes of AMC and OLTL?

First, after opening credits, I would love to see a message from Agnes Nixon introducing the new era of each show.

There has been much debate on the Internet over whether the shows should pick up where they left off on Disney/ABC, whether they should begin anew, and what story lines should or should not be included in the relaunched shows. For me, I am completely thrilled that soap fans can have these discussions, debates, and banter – Viva AMC! Viva OLTL!

I am so thrilled about these shows coming back that it really doesn't matter to me what story lines they pursue as long as they are thoughtful, well-written, and stay true to Pine Valley, Llanview, and the original citizens in both towns. Of course ultimately the story lines will be very dependent on what actors Prospect Park secures for the relaunches, and some recasting will likely occur. I am hoping that Prospect Park recognizes that some of the characters in Pine Valley and Llanview are sacred and hope they do not try to recast these roles. Just because some actors many not be available or interested in joining these projects initially does not preclude them from being available or having interest as the shows have time to evolve and prove themselves to be the quality programming they once were.

What would you like to see after the open credits air in April?

Which Actor/Actress Are You Most Happy to See Signed to the Prospect Park AMC/OLTL Relaunches?

With official Prospect Park press releases listing the actors signed up for the All My Children and One Life to Live relaunches, for me the most exciting actors joining the projects are these:

All My Children

Thorsten Kaye (Zach Slater) and Jill Larson (Opal Cortland). Zach has always been a favorite character for me because of Thorsten's impeccable portrayal of the character. He brings a presence to the screen that I just cannot get enough of.

I am also thrilled to see Opal returning to Pine Valley because she is such an unusual character and such a spitfire. She has the story line potential to do so many things and Jill portrays Opal with such wackiness yet class that she reminds me of the classy screwball comedies of yesteryear.

One Life To Live

Erika Slezak (Vicky Buchanan) is a dream come true. To see Vicki returning to Llanview is going to be SUCH a treat! Robert S Woods (Bo Buchanan) and Hilary B Smith (Nora Buchanan) are also two personal favorites that it is going to be a pleasure to see returning home to Llanview.

That being said, every single actor that joins these projects just thrills me to pieces. The more familiar faces we see in Pine Valley and Llanview, the more it makes me want to go back to these homes-away-from-home and never leave (like I would EVER want to leave Pine Valley or Llanview!).

Who are you happiest about?

What Is the Most Important Factor To the Successful Relaunch of AMC and OLTL?

The most important factor in the successful relaunch of All My Children and One Life to Live is their loyal fans.  Without them, there would be no relaunch.  It is their devotion to these beloved shows that kept the fires burning.  The fans' vigilance never let these stories die, even when it seemed impossible that they could be resurrected.

There are many elements that will ultimately factor into their continued success but two that stand out.  One is that the shows be available without fee and subscriptions.  While many fans will be happy to pay to see the shows, there are many more who simply cannot afford it and would be left behind by a pay-per-view model.  The other is the availability of the shows on television, either network or cable.  Although the future of the genre is online, on-demand viewing, there is a gap for many fans right now in making that transition.  Re-airing the shows on television, even with a time-delay, would only increase revenue and recapture that segment of the audience, further strengthening their chances of success.

What do you think?

What Story Line Would You Like to See in the AMC and OLTL Relaunches?

All My Children

I would love to see Tad Martin (Michael E Knight) become a lady's man again, Tad the Cad, showing that sexy is not mutually exclusive to young. I would love to see Dixie Cooney Martin (Cady McClain), Dr Cara Castillo (Lindsay Hartley), Crystal Carey (Bobbie Eakes) and Brooke English (Juia Barr) all take a romantic interest in Tad at the same time and allow Tad to go back to his Cad roots just for a little while. Who would I like to see him end up with? May the best ex win!

One Life to Live

I would love to see Tina Lord Roberts (Andrea Evans) come back to Llanview and stir up the kind of trouble only Tina could stir up. I would love to see her with a daughter we never knew about who is just as much a spitfire as Tina to stir the Llanview pot. That would be so delicious as she played off of the young, unsuspecting male Llanview characters.

… and it goes without saying I would LOVE to see Roxy Balsom (Ilene Kristen) champion Fraternity Row's return. I would also love to see Roxy in a serious, yet quirky (could there be any other kind with Roxy?) romantic relationship.

Which Soap Stars Are Critical to a Prospect Park AMC and OLTL Reboot Success?

All My Children

Susan Lucci (Erica Kane) is a MUST have for a successful reboot of AMC.  She is so identified with the soap and the soap with her that her being a part of AMC in the future is very important to me as a fan of the show.  While Walt Willey (Jackson Montgomery) would be great to see in Pine Valley again, I would like to see Erica in a fresh new exciting relationship.

Eden Riegel (Bianca Montgomery) would be a huge addition to the cast, especially in a meaningful, juicy, believable and loving relationship with someone.

Michael E Knight (Tad Martin) is also someone that would definitely raise my interest in the show.  He has always been a personal favorite, even when he was given little to work with.

Vincent Irizarry (Dr David Hayworth) the dastardly villain is someone that would help transition viewers from the old AMC to the new (kudos to Prospect Park for having the foresight to sign Vincent!) and is always a treat to see.  Lindsay Hartley (Dr Cara Castillo) and Jordi Vilasuso (Dr Griffin Castillo), would be great additions.  Their storylines, while relatively new to AMC, had potential for making them beloved long-term residents in Pine Valley, especially the pairing of Tad and Cara.

I would love to see Jill Larsen (Opal Cortland) return and would love to see her in a zany romantic relationship.  It would be a dream-come-true for David Canary (Adam/Stewart Chandler) to return as both Adam and Stewart.

Alicia Minshew (Kendall Hart Slater) and Thorsten Kaye (Zach Slater) would get my vote for the couple I would love to see reunited in Pine Valley again.  They had such chemistry!

It would be great to see Cady McClain (Dixie Martin) and Julia Barr (Brooke English) back in Pine Valley.  Their presence alone would take the show to new heights.

To be able to see all these familiar faces back in  Pine Valley again would be Heaven on Earth!

One Life to Live

Erika Slezak (Vicki Buchanan) is a MUST for a return to Llanview along with Jerry verDorn (Clint Buchanan).  Robin Strasser (Dorian Lord Vickers) needs to come back to her Llanview roots because she is just so delicious along with Tuc Watkins (David Vickers Buchanan) (again Kudos to Prospect Park for the rumored signing of this brilliant actor).

Shenell Edmonds (Destiny Evans) is the glue that holds Llanview together and according to rumors Prospect Park has had the foresight to snag this brilliant actress up for the relaunch.

Robert S Woods (Bo Buchanan) and Hillary B Smith (Nora Buchanan) are part of the meat and potatoes of Llanview.  Roger Howarth (Todd Manning), Florencia Lozano (Tea Delgado) (kudos again to Prospect Park), and Kassia DePaiva (Blair Cramer) are the special sauce that makes the brew delicious.

Tina Lord Roberts (Andrea Evans) would be a dream come true to see her back as a regular in Llanview getting into the kind of trouble only Tina can get into.  It would be great to see John Loprieno (Cord Roberts) back in Llanview doing what he does best - trying to keep up with Tina's escapades.

I watched OLTL back in the day of Tina and Cord and didn't watch again until the announcement of its cancellation so I missed out on some of the story arcs and brilliant performances along the way.  That being said, I would LOVE to see Catherine Hickland (Lindsay Rappaport) reprise her role as Lindsay and have a long-term home in Llanview where we could see her beautiful face regularly and watch her brew up havoc as only Lindsay can.  I also look forward to seeing Josh Kelly (Cutter Wentworth) and learning more about his history in Llanview.

I am sure I missed many characters who would only add more excitement and interest to these two iconic shows.  Who do you want to see back in Pine Valley and Llanview?