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ABC's Sudden Soap Cancellation Sparks Outrage Among Fans
5/6/2025
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- On April 14, 2011, ABC shocked fans by canceling beloved soap operas All My Children and One Life to Live. Actors Cameron Mathison and Maurice Benard voiced their dismay, highlighting the shows' devoted audiences and the network's unsuccessful attempts to fill the void. They lamented what they see as a grave error by ABC.
