"One Life to Live" (1968) TV series 1968-????

Creator:

Agnes Nixon

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

15 July 1968 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

One Life to Live premiered in 1968, centering on the lives of the citizens of the fictional town of Llanview...

Plot Keywords:

Interracial Relationship | Sex | Beautiful Woman | Multiple Personality | Human Relationship

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 78 wins & 319 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 23	2:00 PM	ABC
Tue. Nov. 24	2:00 PM	ABC

Cast

Michael Easton	...	John McBain (467 episodes, 2003-2009)
Trevor St. John	...	Todd Manning / ... (448 episodes, 2003-2009)
Kassie Wesley DePaiva	...	Blair Cramer / ... (420 episodes, 1993-2009)
John-Paul Lavoisier	...	Rex Balsom / ... (417 episodes, 2002-2009)
Kristen Alderson	...	Starr Manning / ... (414 episodes, 1998-2009)
Melissa Archer	...	Natalie Buchanan / ... (382 episodes, 2001-2009)
Brandon Buddy	...	Cole Thornhart / ... (376 episodes, 2006-2009)
Bree Williamson	...	Jessica Brennan / ... (376 episodes, 2003-2009)
Robin Strasser	...	Dorian Lord / ... (375 episodes, 1979-2009)
Robert S. Woods	...	Bo Buchanan / ... (339 episodes, 1979-2009)
Erika Slezak	...	Victoria Lord Davidson / ... (319 episodes, 1971-2009)
Hillary B. Smith	...	Nora Hanen / ... (301 episodes, 1992-2009)
Farah Fath	...	Gigi Morasco / ... (289 episodes, 2007-2009)
David Fumero	...	Cristian Vega / ... (273 episodes, 1998-2009)
Jerry Ver Dorn	...	Clint Buchanan / ... (271 episodes, 2005-2009)
John Brotherton	...	Jared Banks / ... (269 episodes, 2007-2009)
Renee Goldsberry	...	Evangeline Williamson (263 episodes, 2003-2007)
Brittany Underwood	...	Langston Wilde / ... (263 episodes, 2006-2009)
Kamar De Los Reyes	...	Antonio Vega (257 episodes, 1995-2009)
Kathy Brier	...	Marcie McBain / ... (256 episodes, 2002-2009)
BethAnn Bonner	...	Talia Sahid / ... (217 episodes, 2006-2009)
Forbes March	...	Nash Brennan (202 episodes, 2005-2008)
Melissa Fumero	...	Adriana Cramer / ... (189 episodes, 1998-2008)
Jason Tam	...	Markko Rivera / ... (188 episodes, 2007-2009)

Also Known As:

Between Heaven and Hell (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

30 min (1968-1976) | 45 min (1976-1978) | 60 min (1978-)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (2001-) | Mono (1968-1984) | Stereo (1984-2000)

Certification:

USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

ABC Studios, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

Trivia:

Robin Strasser (the actress most closely associated with the character Dorian Lord) almost joined the series in an entirely different role earlier than she did. On the rival soap "Another World" during the early 1970s - actors George Reinholt, Jacqueline Courtney and Robin Strasser were arguably the most popular stars on daytime television, and the love triangle between them was the most popular storyline of the day. Strasser left "Another World" in 1972. By 1975, because of backstage politics, George Reinholt and Jacqueline Courtney were fired (both had reputations as uncooperative divas). Since Reinholt and Courtney were still very popular with viewers, the producers at "One Life to Live" (which was trailing "Another World" in the ratings at that time) quickly hired them and created new roles for them on the show; they became Tony Lord and Pat Ashley respectively and were quickly put into a new love triangle situation with a character called Cathy Craig. The "Live" producers hoped to entice Strasser to take over the role of Cathy, in order to re-create the wildly popular triangle situation from their competitors. Strasser declined, stating that she did not want to take over a role from another actress. By the time Strasser did take over the role of Dorian in 1979, George Reinholt had already left "One Life to Live."

Quotes:

Margaret Cochran #2: [after shooting Todd in the legs twice] Stop making me shoot you!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tom Hanks (2004) (TV)

You can love it or hate it but Erika Slezak is one of America's finest acting treasures!

Erika Slezak has won 6 Emmy awards for playing the same role. She beat Susan Lucci most of the those times. I don't think people understand her acting ability which I consider to be on par with the finest actors and actresses today like Dame Judi Dench, Vanessa Redgrave, and Julie Harris. She has played a multiple personality disorder as well as played Victoria Lord for 35 years with class, elegance, and style that most people would envy. While lots of actors and actresses have come and gone, Erika stayed on playing a role that did not define her personal life. As All My Children is about another Erica, One Life to Live has provided a place for Erika Slezak who is also the heart and soul of the show itself to grow. It's an amazing show because it really does the unthinkable, unimaginable, and the absurd too. I can't forget the others on the show like Robin Strasser who plays Dorian Lord, Philip Carey who plays cowboy Asa Buchanan, Robert S. Woods who plays his son Bo. Can you imagine having cowboys in Llanview, Pennsylvania? but it work's with great actors and actresses. The absurd story lines are both entertaining and silly but even worth watching. If you like serious drama, this show is not for you. If you like fun entertainment, this is the show for you.