As a natural pessimist, I have had my doubts about this internet migration since day one. And I was always raised to believe that if it seems too good to be true, it is. I have stopped watching OLTL regularly in hopes that it will make the sting of having to say PERMANENTLY say goodbye to this show----which seems to be the case now with this news---less intense.

It would be terrible news if PP cannot pull this off. Thanks for the update and kudos to Jamey Giddens for giving credit to Silas Kain for the news.

Oh great. I was very hopeful with PP, but this doesn't look good. I still hope that OLTL will survive after ABC.

I feel for the ABC fans, as many times the ATWT and GL fans where lied too, at least ATWT and GL fans got a fair well ending, don't leave the ABC fans hanging. Just don't think there is any hope for any of the soaps.

This news is distressing to say the least. At the same time I'm trying to be be optimistic. I know negotiations with the unions are not all
"sweetness and light" and if that particular aspect of the deal isn't in place and secure, it's going to slow down the entire process. I, for one,
would like to hear from Mr. Kwatinetz (sp?) himself about the status of OLTL/AMC/TOLN. He would garner himself some goodwill (and a lot of loyalty from us fans), if he would give a one-on-one interview about this situation. I think we deserve at least that much, this venture being a business or not...

Well I never cared who Jason Morgan loved but thats a moot point.

My whole issue with PP has been SSDD and that they are not trying to change or evolve or do anything remotely different. If these shows were that successful and groundbreaking and were growing audiences significantly thats one thing. But they aren't. Soap cancellations over the years and eroding audience for all soaps, not just those that Brian Frons managed shows that.But I hope for the sake of OLTL fans it works out. I knew AMC was a longshot a long time ago.

I still think this is the future of Television and I hope TOLN as a whole can make a go of it in the long run.

Well, I remember the good ole days when Jason Morgan wasn't the Galactus of GH...but I get your point.

Posted on The Soap Fans United Facebook Group

‎*BREAKING NEWS: NEWS FROM THE FRONT LINES AT OLTL**
Written by: Shawn Brady
Additional Reporting: Tammy Kreiss
First, I want to thank all of you for being patient about waiting for me to comment on the latest re: Prospect Park’s funding issues with One Life To Live. While I had an inkling something was off due to tweets and Facebook posts yesterday, I refrained from posting until we got all the facts in. Too often, when we are told to expect bad news and an official announcement (that was never forthcoming) we unnecessarily panic and end up reacting instead of properly processing and strategically executing our next move.

Now that the majority of the facts are in (we will never get the 100 percent truth that is happening behind the scenes), here is my assessment of the events:

Prospect Park is a small entertainment company when you consider all the big networks and studios in Hollywood. They don’t have the manpower to keep up with all of us who are so passionate about the movement and fighting to keep AMC/OLTL on the air. Could they have done a better job in communicating with us? Yes. Could they have utilized us to help mobilize support and get sponsors and investors on board? Yes. Could they have hired a PR person to communicate with us and clear up any miscommunications? Heck Yes! Should they outsource professional PR help? Yes. Because by keeping silent, they are damaging their own brand and reputation in Hollywood with their very public setbacks. And perception means everything!! Do I believe this to be a smokescreen by ABC or a conpsiracy theory to throw us off track by Prospect Park? NO!!

After it was leaked several weeks ago that Prospect Park had just started to go to Silicon Valley to secure funding for AMC/OLTL, I already knew they were in trouble and PP was way off their timeline.

That being said, this deal was never meant to go public or leak early. Prospect Park does not have ALL its ducks in a row. At the same time I don’t think they thought they would be conducting their business under the intense glare of the spotlight we and the media have put on them. This is NOT how deals are done in Hollywood and the LAST thing they expected was inheriting a strong outspoken, passionate, fan base of soap viewers like us.

My take: The studio and funding issues are a MINOR setback for OLTL 2.0 and Prospect Park. While we should remain vigilant, we should also give the company breathing room to conduct business to SECURE the funding necessary to bring our shows back to life. Should they in the meantime throw us a bone here and there and keep us posted? Yes! They should hire a crisis management & crack PR team stat to rectify this situation which is causing them to get a public black eye. I won’t even get into the AFTRA situation which is another major hurdle that must be overcome before the shows can even begin FILMING.

Here’s what WE do know about the PP/OLTL studio and funding debacle:
SFU’s own Tammy Kreiss went to the OLTL studios Thursday and was able to get some answers from Bob Woods, OLTL EP Frank Valentini, OLTL HW Ron Carlivati and yes, OLTL creator Agnes Nixon!

It is true that ABC ordered OLTL to vacate the studios this week ASAP as soon as filming is complete. While Prospect Park has lost some funding, Carlivati & Valentini assured fans that they do have the money to secure a studio and that they are looking at options such as JC Studios (AW/ATWT/Cosby Show’s former home in Brooklyn) along with Silver Cup Studios in Queens where Sex and the City was filmed. There has been no official announcement as to WHY ABC wouldn’t cooperate with PP/OLTL and let them stay at their studios until Katie moves in as expected.
Regarding the funding issue, Carlivati & Valentini admitted that there has been issue with investors pulling out of Prospect Park and losing funding to keep the show in production. Both RC & FV say things are getting pushed back a little. They insist OLTL will be continuing – just not at this studio.

They say the studio itself is a “minor detail” and we (soap fans) don’t know if the funding has anything to do with ABC giving OLTL the boot at 320 W. 66 Street.
Why will OLTL go on despite what seems a major setback to the rest of us? Because according to a very emotional Bob Woods, both Ron Carlivati and Frank Valentini are continuing the show for practically nothing. “You should see the huge pay cuts they had to take!” exclaimed Woods. According to Tammy Kreiss, Bob Woods convinced both Carlivati and Valentini to take a drastic pay cut to continue the legacy of the show. Carlivati is not giving up. He has continued to write for the show after it ends on ABC and has had to wrap up major storylines while continuing others for version 2.0. Woods said he has “every confidence OLTL will be back on soon,” and tearfully added that “Frank is going to make it happen.” Most importantly, Bob Woods added he has NOT been signed to PP due to funding issues and that while he has bought a new home upstate for his family, he WANTS to work for PP/OLTL and can commute to the new studio from his home.

Kreiss also had the opportunity to clear up the status of the Alderson clan on PP/OLTL: Momma Alderson told fans that the whole family is moving to LA for five months to “see what’s out there.” If there are no opportunities for them, Mrs. Alderson wants both her kids to return to PP/OLTL as “a family.” The Aldersons’ have given up their home in PA for the LA Move.

One mystery we were also able to clear up: according to Carlivati, the reason Jimmy DePaiva did not make the cut to return to the show as Max Holden is because of storyline constraints and budget issues with ABC. Carlivati made clear he loves Jimmy and that his absence was “nothing personal.” RC had to take into account all the other returns and where Max would fit in the canvas, especially with Blair juggling, Todd/Victor/Thomas.

Last but not least, when Agnes Nixon made her way out of the street after filming her scenes as the Head Writer of Fraternity Row, she was overwhelmed by all the fans showing her support and said “do not give up yet – we are only losing the studio.” Nixon said it has been a privilege to have been part of OLTL’s ending on ABC. Nixon, Valentini and Carlivati told Kreiss we are going to love this upcoming storyline dedicated to us (i.e. Roxy’s coupon campaign) starring Ilene Kristen. If it wasn’t for us, they all said, we wouldn’t have come this far.

Thank you appleridge. Your posting this information (#8) has me breathing a little bit better. They do need to keep their lines of communication open
to us. It's like "Field of Dreams" in a sense: "Keep us in the loop and we will be there when you start online."...

I think a good stance would be to just wait and not expect anything immediately from PP. It's a case of "It will happen when it happens". The soaps we have come to love came together over decades, we can't really expect a little company to bring all of it together in a year.

We tend to be spoiled in the internet age, where we expect info all the time, that's what makes it hard no to have any.

I am just going to keep a positive attitude for now. I want OLTL to go online. This show is like family to me and I have to keep hoping that tey will continue in some form down the road. Because if it doesn't I might have to start writing fanfic again

Anyone got a few million hanging around?

I'll keep my fingers crossed about this latest news concerning TOLN & OLTL.

I just hope PP's failures are not viewed as a failure for this genre, thus preventing others who may know better from producing a quality soap in the future.

The close proximity of the PP executives and the ABC executives was always worrisome for me. I don't buy the conspiracy theories but I do think some people who didn't learn how to do business at ABC would have brought some much needed new creative life into this genre. ABC's model is broken beyond repair. Many things ABC has drilled into our head about this genre are simply false. The audience didn't dwindle simply because of switching demographics and taste; they went away because of the quality.

Thank you for the update, Appleridge. It's nice to know that PP has it's heart in the right place and isn't just trying to screws us over like ABCd. There was certianly some poor planning oon PP's part, but it doesn't sound intentional.

I agree, when it's a new network (television or online) you need backers and sponsors.
and commitments from the guilds. I don't think it was intentional either on PP's part just some poor planning. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Many thanks Appleridge for sharing that. I had been wondering what the deal was with Bob Woods. I want Bo and Nora on this if it goes.

I can just hear Agnes Nixon saying that. Ok. I'll hang in there.

This article reminds me today is the last day of filming. I am so sad for the cast and crew.

What a bunch of knuckleheads. I knew it wouldn't happen. They jumped in too quickly without knowing the financing/logistics it would take to pick up these shows.

Thank you for sharing that information appleridge. It is much appreciated.

Thanks Appleridge also. Also, I will add I do not care who Jason loves either?

I really am hoping that OLTL makes it. It may be slow or with babysteps. It has to maintain so many current characters/actors to be the OLTL of today. I am watching the show five years and I just adore the current cast. I will admit I watched an older show the other night and it did not hold my attention. I like the current cast.

I think there is a transition in place and a rich investor or two could really help to keep it going. I just discovered on my request station shows on major networks and cable, for free. For me it has replaced any taping of shows I cannot watch at the time they are on. I just go in remote and there are current shows. Different cable companies have different options. I think deciding what time a show is going to be watched is better than taping. Plus many shows are online and can be watched at random also. How can anyone prefer recording? I know they are selling tvs with internet included. Like I said this is a slow process. I still think it is the future. PP/OLTL could strike deal with cable companies. I am not a business person so I wouldn't even attempt to know how all this is accomplished. I am also going to link my small laptop to the tv for watching shows.

I think Prospect Park should just launch OLTL. Sorry for the other shows but OLTL has large fanbase, good actors, good story, excellent writers. I know I can go on and on. If I was an investor or rich I know I would be interested. I also hope all the staff, etc, are reasonable and they should all remember that down the road contracts can be renegotiated if this becomes more successful. The unions should be reasonable also because this keeps talented actors acting and behind the scenes people working also. Like I said, remember sliding scale. This is new venture.

I will keep a good thought and hope the news is better a month from now. I believe they are winding up producing today. At least that is what I thought.

I also don't care who Jason loves and don't think I ever have...

But, what I want to know is what is David Vickers doing in that photo and/or what episode is that from?

Dear God in heaven, people, the Jason reference was just a throwaway comment. LOL

LOL! That photo made me wonder what he is doing also!

Well judging from your post your an industry expert. So other than PP attempting to save the shows what would your idea have been? Because no other network wanted the shows at all.

It really grinds my gears that from day 1 of when PP announced this that no one would be patient. People wanted EVERY single detail. Wanted PP to Air promos. Without realizing that things take time.

So tell me what would you have done or are you just jumping on the "Lets rake PP over the coals" Bandwagon

OccupyProspectPark!!!

The Jason comment was a little off-putting. Or is it pudding? lol

I'm glad this came out, gives us more hope that the show can continue. Let's give them our support and pray they can pull this off!
Sad that the writer and producer have to take such drastic pay cuts, but i'm sure the actors have had to do the same thing.
Great pic of David, wowza!

I blame the New York Post for opening their goddamn mouths before it as time.

i think there's going to be an announcement soon that the whole project is over.