One Life to Live

One Life to Live (1968-2012)

EndedScripted showDrama

Premiering on 15 July 1968, One Life to Live has followed the lives of the fictional city of Llanview for over thirty years. Located only a short distance away from Pine Valley, there have been many crossovers over the years between One Life to Live (Llanview) and All My Children (Pine Valley), including a 2004 baby switch story that has spanned most of the year, and involved One Life to Live's Cramers and Buchanans and All My Children's Chandlers, Kanes and Martins. Originally the focus of the show was on the wealthy Lord family and the 'normal' Woleks and Rileys. Although the Lord family remains very much a part of the show, the focus has moved to the Buchanans, Rapaports, Gannons, Holdens and Cramers, among others. Over the years One Life to Live has featured stories on interracial couples, personality disorders, drug addiction, gang violence, cultism, rape, time travel and even out...

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 14:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2012-01-13Ep. #11105janv. 13, 2012
2012-01-12Ep. #11104janv. 12, 2012
2012-01-11Ep. #11103janv. 11, 2012
2012-01-10Ep. #11102janv. 10, 2012
2012-01-09Ep. #11101janv. 9, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did One Life to Live premiere?

One Life to Live premiered on July 15, 1968.

Who were some of the original cast members?

Some of the original cast members included Erika Slezak, Gerald Anthony, and Lee Patterson.

What was the primary setting of One Life to Live?

The primary setting of the show was the fictional town of Llanview, Pennsylvania.

What kind of show was One Life to Live considered?

One Life to Live was considered a soap opera.

What was the show's primary focus during the 1960s?

The show's primary focus in the 1960s was social issues.

Was the show popular when it first began airing?

No, the show struggled in its early years and was almost cancelled.

What was One Life to Live's time slot during the 1960s?

One Life to Live aired at 2:30 PM Eastern Time during the 1960s.

Which character was revealed to have had a secret affair with her brother-in-law?

The character Victoria Lord was revealed to have had a secret affair with her brother-in-law Joe Riley.

Who played the character of Dr. Dorian Lord on the show?

Nancy Pinkerton played the character of Dr. Dorian Lord.

Which famous actor played the role of Mark Toland in the show?

Actor Tommy Lee Jones played the role of Mark Toland.

Which character was revealed to have dissociative identity disorder (DID)?

The character Viki Carpenter was revealed to have dissociative identity disorder (DID).

Who was the show's head writer during the 1960s?

Agnes Nixon was the show's head writer during the 1960s.

Was One Life to Live the first soap opera to feature a gay storyline?

No, the show wasn't the first to feature a gay storyline but it was one of the earliest to tackle the issue.

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