Agnes Nixon social-issue soaps at full power; made Susan Lucci a national brand.
Why it matters
Episode guide
2997 episodes across 23 seasons — season-by-season catalog (titles and dates, not a recap dump).
At a glance
Residents of Pine Valley love, scheme, and tackle topical issues in a continuous daytime serial built around unforgettable heroines.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Agnes Nixon social-issue soaps at full power; made Susan Lucci a national brand.
Creators
Agnes Nixon
Key cast
- Susan Lucci as Erica Kane
- David Canary as Adam/Stuart Chandler
- Ruth Warrick as Phoebe Tyler
- Julia Barr as Brooke English
Flash facts
- Premiered January 5, 1970 — a pure 1970s soap launch.
- Erica Kane became shorthand for daytime ambition.
- Nixon integrated social issues (war, abortion, later AIDS) into soaps.
FAQ
What network aired All My Children?
All My Children is associated with ABC (1970–2011).
Why is All My Children in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Agnes Nixon social-issue soaps at full power; made Susan Lucci a national brand.
Who are the key names behind All My Children?
Creators and principals include Agnes Nixon.
Official & further reading
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