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ABC Daytime (sometimes shortened to ABC-D or ABCD) is a division responsible for the
daytime television Daytime is a block of television programming taking place during the late-morning and afternoon on weekdays. Daytime programming is typically scheduled to air between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., following the early morning ...
programming block on the ABC Network and syndicated programming. The block has historically encompassed
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s and
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History

ABC Daytime is the daytime programming division of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) television network, which has been in operation since 1948. ABC Daytime originally began as a block of programming featuring game shows and soap operas, and it quickly became a popular destination for viewers during the daytime hours. Brian Frons became president of ABC Daytime in 2002. * When Megan McTavish returned as
Head Writer A head writer is a person who oversees the team of writers on a television or radio series. The title is common in the soap opera A soap opera (also called a daytime drama or soap) is a genre of a long-running radio or television Serial (radio ...
of ''
All My Children ''All My Children'' (often shortened to ''AMC'') is an American television soap opera that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from January 5, 1970, to September 23, 2011, and on The Online Network (TOLN) from April 29 to September 2, 2 ...
'' in July 2003, she faced criticism for a story that depicted the rape of a lesbian character,
Bianca Montgomery Bianca Montgomery is a fictional character from the American daytime drama ''All My Children''. Until Eden Riegel assumed the role, portraying the character from July 2000 to January 2010, the character was portrayed solely by child actresses: L ...
. The show also faced opposition to a story of a transgender character in 2006. * The
Writers Guild of America The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is the name of two American labor unions representing writers in film, television, radio, and online media: * The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) is headquartered in New York City and is affiliated wit ...
East filed arbitration suits against ABC Daytime, claiming that they violated the strike-termination agreement by retaining replacement writers (those who choose Financial Core Status) who filled in during the strike (including Frons) on ''All My Children'' instead of bringing back the writers who had been on strike. "The strike-termination agreement does not allow the retention of replacement writers in lieu of allowing striking writers to return to their jobs. BC Daytimeare clearly violating this agreement," said Ira Cure, senior counsel for the
Writers Guild of America, East The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) is a trade union, labor union representing writers in film, television, radio, news, and online media. The WGAE and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW), though independent entities, jointly brand the ...
, in a statement. "They have left us no other option but to file arbitrations to ensure that our members will be afforded their rights outlined under this agreement." In May 2006, ABC Daytime was enlarged with the addition of Soapnet and ABC Media Productions. ABC Daytime was criticized by Susan Lucci for putting profits above their legacy for the 2011 cancellations of ''
All My Children ''All My Children'' (often shortened to ''AMC'') is an American television soap opera that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from January 5, 1970, to September 23, 2011, and on The Online Network (TOLN) from April 29 to September 2, 2 ...
'' and ''
One Life to Live ''One Life to Live'' (often abbreviated as ''OLTL'') is an American soap opera broadcast on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC television network for more than 43 years, from July 15, 1968, to January 13, 2012, and then on the internet as ...
'' in favor of lower-cost talk programming such as '' The Chew''. ABC Daytime was folded into ABC Entertainment in 2011. Times Square Studios (TSS) was created on December 2, 2011, under Vicki Dummer to oversee operations of ABC Daytime and the syndication programs replacing separate daytime and syndicated units. Times Square took over ABC Daytime when Frons' employment contract ended in January 2012. Except for Live with Kelly and Ryan, Times Square took over their remaining soap, all ABC syndicated and lifestyle shows. On October 30, 2014, The View talk show was transferred into Lincoln Square Productions, an
ABC News ABC News most commonly refers to: * ABC News (Australia), a national news service of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation * ABC News (United States), a news-gathering and broadcasting division of the American Broadcasting Company ABC News may a ...
subsidiary, from ABC Entertainment after struggling in ratings and a change in hosts. One of the earliest and most popular shows in the ABC Daytime lineup was the game show ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'' which debuted in 1999 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The show's popularity helped to revitalize ABC's daytime programming and drew in a large audience of viewers. Another popular show in the ABC Daytime lineup was the soap opera ''
All My Children ''All My Children'' (often shortened to ''AMC'') is an American television soap opera that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from January 5, 1970, to September 23, 2011, and on The Online Network (TOLN) from April 29 to September 2, 2 ...
'' which aired from 1970 to 2011. The show was known for its dramatic storylines, complex characters, and talented cast of actors. ''
All My Children ''All My Children'' (often shortened to ''AMC'') is an American television soap opera that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from January 5, 1970, to September 23, 2011, and on The Online Network (TOLN) from April 29 to September 2, 2 ...
'' helped to establish ABC as a leader in daytime programming, and it won numerous awards and accolades over the years. In addition to ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'' and ''
All My Children ''All My Children'' (often shortened to ''AMC'') is an American television soap opera that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from January 5, 1970, to September 23, 2011, and on The Online Network (TOLN) from April 29 to September 2, 2 ...
'', ABC Daytime has featured a number of other popular shows over the years, including ''
General Hospital ''General Hospital'' (often abbreviated as ''GH'') is an American daytime television soap opera created by Frank and Doris Hursley which has been broadcast on American Broadcasting Company, ABC since April 1, 1963. Originally a half-hour seria ...
, The View'' and ''
One Life to Live ''One Life to Live'' (often abbreviated as ''OLTL'') is an American soap opera broadcast on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC television network for more than 43 years, from July 15, 1968, to January 13, 2012, and then on the internet as ...
.'' These shows have helped to establish ABC as a leader in daytime programming, and they have attracted a large and dedicated audience of viewers. Times Square Studios reverted to the ABC Daytime name by the time of the appointment of ABC Owned Television Station President Rebecca Campbell as president of ABC Daytime, which still contains syndication, as an additional position.


Current programs


Talk shows


'' The View''

* Debut: August 11, 1997 * Replaced program: '' Caryl & Marilyn: Real Friends'' * Taping location:
New York City New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive w ...
* Creators:
Barbara Walters Barbara Jill Walters (September 25, 1929December 30, 2022) was an American broadcast journalist and television personality. Known for her interviewing ability and popularity with viewers, she appeared as a host of numerous television programs, ...
, Bill Geddie * Producing Team: Brian Teta * Directing Team: Mark Gentile * Current Hosts:
Whoopi Goldberg Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955), known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg (), is an American actor, comedian, author, and television personality.Kuchwara, Michael (AP Drama Writer)"Whoopi Goldberg: A One-Woman Character Parade". ...
( moderator), Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines,
Alyssa Farah Griffin Alyssa Farah Griffin ( Farah; ; born June 15, 1989) is an American political strategist and television personality. She was the White House director of strategic communications and Assistant to the President in 2020 during the presidency of Do ...
and
Ana Navarro Ana Violeta Navarro-Cárdenas (née Navarro Flores;Stated on ''Finding Your Roots'', November 14, 2017 born December 28, 1971) is a Nicaraguan-American political strategist and commentator. She appears on various television programs and news o ...


'' GMA3: What You Need to Know''

* Debut: September 10, 2018 * Replaced program: '' The Chew'' * Taping location:
New York City New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive w ...
* Creators: James Goldston and Catherine McKenzie * Producing Team: Justin Dial (senior executive producer) and Catherine McKenzie (both) * Directing Team: Lily Olszewski * Current Hosts: DeMarco Morgan and Eva Pilgrim


Soap opera


''

General Hospital ''General Hospital'' (often abbreviated as ''GH'') is an American daytime television soap opera created by Frank and Doris Hursley which has been broadcast on American Broadcasting Company, ABC since April 1, 1963. Originally a half-hour seria ...
''

* Debut: April 1, 1963 * Replaced program: '' Yours for a Song'' * Taping location:
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* Creators:
Frank and Doris Hursley Frank and Doris Hursley, were an American husband-and-wife television screenwriting duo, comprising Frank M. Hursley (November 21, 1902 – February 3, 1989) and Doris Hursley (September 29, 1898 – May 5, 1984) they were best known for their s ...
* Producing team: Frank Valentini (
executive producer Executive producer (EP) is one of the top positions in the production of media. Depending on the medium, the executive producer may be concerned with management accounting or associated with legal issues (like copyrights or royalties). In film ...
) * Directing team: Jillian Dedote, Tina Keller, Rory Kramer, Robert Markham, Allison Reames Smith, Gary Tomlin, Denise Van Cleave, Cherie Wall *
Head writer A head writer is a person who oversees the team of writers on a television or radio series. The title is common in the soap opera A soap opera (also called a daytime drama or soap) is a genre of a long-running radio or television Serial (radio ...
s: Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten * Other writers: Nigel Campbell, Celena Cipriaso, Emily Culliton, Suzanne Flynn, Charlotte Gibson, Cathy Lepard, Stacey Pulwer, Scott Sickles, Micah Steinberg, Ryan Quan *
Casting director In the performing arts industry such as theatre, film, or television, casting, or a casting call, is a pre-production process for selecting a certain type of actor, dancer, singer, or extra to land the role of a character in a script, screenp ...
: Mark Teschner * Cast: List of ''General Hospital'' cast members


Schedule

NOTE: All times are Eastern; local schedules may differ.


Former shows on ABC Daytime


Soap operas

* '' A Flame in the Wind'' (retitled ''A Time For Us'') (1964–1966) * '' A World Apart'' (1970–1971) * ''
All My Children ''All My Children'' (often shortened to ''AMC'') is an American television soap opera that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from January 5, 1970, to September 23, 2011, and on The Online Network (TOLN) from April 29 to September 2, 2 ...
'' (1970–2011) * ''Confidential for Women'' (1966) * ''
Dark Shadows ''Dark Shadows'' is an American Gothic fiction, Gothic soap opera that aired weekdays on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC television network from June 27, 1966, to April 2, 1971. The show depicted the lives, loves, trials, and tribulatio ...
'' (1966–1971) * '' Loving'' (1983–1995) * '' Never Too Young'' (1965–1966) * ''
One Life to Live ''One Life to Live'' (often abbreviated as ''OLTL'') is an American soap opera broadcast on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC television network for more than 43 years, from July 15, 1968, to January 13, 2012, and then on the internet as ...
'' (1968–2012) * ''
Port Charles ''Port Charles'' (commonly abbreviated as ''PC'') is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from June 1, 1997, to October 3, 2003. It was a spin-off of the series ''General Hospital'', which has been running since 1963 and takes p ...
'' (1997–2003) * ''
Ryan's Hope ''Ryan's Hope'' is an American soap opera created by Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer, airing for 13 years on ABC from July 7, 1975, to January 13, 1989. It revolves around the trials and tribulations within a large Irish-American family in ...
'' (1975–1989) * '' The Best of Everything'' (1970) * '' The City'' (1995–1997) * ''
The Edge of Night ''The Edge of Night'' is an American mystery crime drama soap opera, created by Irving Vendig and produced by Procter & Gamble Productions. It debuted on CBS on April 2, 1956, and ran as a live broadcast on that network for most of its ...
'' (1975–1984) * '' The Nurses'' (1965–1967) * ''
The Young Marrieds ''The Young Marrieds'' is an American daytime soap opera which aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from October 5, 1964 to March 25, 1966. The program was created by James Elward and written by Elward with Frances Rickett. Authors John ...
'' (1964–1966)


Game shows

ABC Daytime has not had a regular daytime game show block since 1986, and has not had any daytime game shows since a revival of ''Match Game'' ended in 1991. * ''
The $10,000 Pyramid ''Pyramid'' is an American game show franchise that has aired several versions domestically and internationally. The show was developed by Bob Stewart. The original series, ''The $10,000 Pyramid'', debuted on CBS on March 26, 1973, and spawned ...
'' (1974–1976) and '' The $20,000 Pyramid'' (1976–1980) * '' About Faces'' (1960–1961) * '' All-Star Blitz'' (1985) * ''Baby Game'' (1968) * ''Bargain Hunters'' (1987; replaced by ''Home'' in 1988) * ''
Beat the Clock ''Beat the Clock'' is an American television game show. Contestants attempted to complete challenges such as physical stunts within a time limit in order to win prizes. The show was a creation of Mark Goodson- Bill Todman Productions. The sho ...
'' (1958–1961) * '' The Better Sex'' (1977–1978) * '' The Big Showdown'' (1974–1975) * '' Blankety Blanks'' (1975) * '' Break the Bank'' (1976) * ''
Bruce Forsyth's Hot Streak ''Bruce Forsyth's Hot Streak'' is an American television game show that aired on ABC from January 6 to April 4, 1986. British television personality Bruce Forsyth hosted the series, the only time he hosted a series outside of his native United ...
'' (1986) * ''
Camouflage Camouflage is the use of any combination of materials, coloration, or illumination for concealment, either by making animals or objects hard to see, or by disguising them as something else. Examples include the leopard's spotted coat, the b ...
'' (1961–1962) * ''Chance for Romance'' (1958) * '' The Dating Game'' (1965–1973) * '' Double Talk'' (1986) * '' Dream House'' (1968–1970) * '' Everybody's Talking'' (1967) * ''
Family Feud ''Family Feud'' is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson. Two families compete on each episode to name the most popular answers to survey questions in order to win cash and prizes. The show has had three separate runs, the ...
'' (1976–1985) * '' Funny You Should Ask'' (1968–1969) * '' The Family Game'' (1967) * '' Get the Message'' (1964) * '' The Honeymoon Race'' (1967) * '' Hot Seat'' (1976) * ''
How's Your Mother-in-Law? ''How's Your Mother-in-Law?'' is a comedy game show hosted by Wink Martindale that aired on ABC from December 4, 1967 to March 1, 1968. The daytime series was produced and created by Chuck Barris during a period which, as he recounted in his au ...
'' (1967–1968) * ''
Let's Make a Deal ''Let's Make a Deal'' (also known as ''LMAD'') is a television game show that originated in the United States in 1963 and has since been produced in many countries throughout the world. The program was created and produced by Stefan Hatos and Mo ...
'' (1968–1976) * ''
Match Game ''Match Game'' is an American television panel game show that premiered on NBC in 1962 and has been revived several times over the course of the last six decades. The game features contestants trying to match answers given by celebrity paneli ...
'' (1990–1991) * '' Missing Links'' (1964) * '' The Money Maze'' (1974–1975) * ''Mother's Day'' (1958–1959) * '' Number Please'' (1961) * ''One in a Million (game show)'' (1967) * '' The Neighbors'' (1975–1976) * ''
The Newlywed Game ''The Newlywed Game'' is an American television game show. Newly married couples compete against each other in a series of revealing question rounds to determine how well the spouses know or do not know each other. The program, originally created ...
'' (1966–1974, 1984) * '' The Object Is'' (1963–1964) * '' Pantomime Quiz'' (1959) * ''
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'' (1971–1975) * ''
The Price is Right ''The Price Is Right'' is an American television game show where contestants compete by guessing the prices of merchandise to win cash and prizes. A 1972 revival by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman of their The Price Is Right (1956 American game ...
'' (1963–1965) * ''
Queen for a Day ''Queen for a Day'' is an American radio and television game show that helped to usher in American listeners' and viewers' fascination with big-prize giveaway shows. ''Queen for a Day'' originated on the Mutual Radio Network on April 30, 1945, ...
'' (1960–1964) * '' Rhyme and Reason'' (1975–1976) * '' Second Chance'' (1977) * '' Seven Keys'' (1961–1964) * '' Showoffs'' (1975) * '' Split Second'' (1972–1975) * '' Supermarket Sweep'' (1965–1967) * ''
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'' (1967–1968) * '' Trivia Trap'' (1984–1985) * '' Who Do You Trust?'' (1957–1963) * '' You Don't Say!'' (1975) * '' Yours for a Song'' (1961–1963) One game show aired in syndication on the network's owned-and-operated stations: * ''
Who Wants To Be a Millionaire ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' (WWTBAM) is an international television game show franchise of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (British game show), British origin, created by David Briggs, Mike Whitehill and Steven Knight. In its format, cu ...
'' (2002–2021; 2024–present originally aired on ABC in primetime from 1999 to 2002, 2008 and 2020–2021, 2024–present; produced by Valleycrest Productions in association with Celador until 2007, 2waytraffic until 2019,
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and Kimmelot)


Talk shows and lifestyle programming

* '' Caryl & Marilyn: Real Friends'' (1996–1997) * '' The Chew'' (2011–2018) * '' The Children's Doctor'' (1967–1969) * ''
The Dick Cavett Show ''The Dick Cavett Show'' is the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks, including: * ABC daytime, (March 4, 1968 – January 24, 1969) originally titled ''This Morning'' * ABC prime time, Tuesday ...
'' (1968–1969) * '' Don McNeill's Breakfast Club'' (1954–1955) * '' Fame, Fortune and Romance'' (1986–1987) * '' Good Afternoon America'' (2012) * ''Home'' (1988–1994) * '' Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous'' (1986) * '' Mike and Maty'' (1994–1996) * ''The Don Ho Show'' (1976) * ''The Liberace Show'' (1958–1959) * '' Paul Dixon Show'' (1952) * '' The Peter Lind Hayes Show'' (1958–1959) * '' The Revolution'' (2012)


Other scripted originals

*'' The ABC Afternoon Playbreak'' (specials, 1973–1975) *''
ABC Afterschool Special ''ABC Afterschool Special'' is an American anthology television series that aired on ABC from October 4, 1972, to January 23, 1997, usually in the late afternoon on weekdays. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controve ...
'' (specials, 1972–1996) *''Day In Court'' (1958–1965) *''
Love, American Style ''Love, American Style'' is an American anthology comedy television series that aired on ABC from September 29, 1969, to January 11, 1974. The series was produced by Paramount Television. During the 1971–72 and 1972–73 seasons, it was a pa ...
'', (1985–1986)


Executives

Gail Starkey; Beth Wicke; Sue Johnson; Barbara Bloom (Vice President of Daytime Programming: 1996–2000); Mary Burch (Director of Daytime Programming)


References


See also

*
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* NBC Daytime {{DEFAULTSORT:Abc Daytime American Broadcasting Company American television soap operas Television programming blocks in the United States