All My Children: Who's Going to L.A.?

Susan Lucci moves with AMC
ABC
Susan Lucci will be  moving to LA with the show.

Weeks ago, All My Children announced that starting January 4, production of the show will move from New York City to Los Angeles. What was not known was which cast members were making the move -- until now.

 

Susan Lucci, who has played Erica Kane since the show's debut in 1970, will be going! She'll be joined by most of her castmates, including Cameron Mathison (Ryan) and Michael E. Knight (Tad).

 

For the complete list of what actors are staying and going -- including some quotes from the actors -- view our gallery.

 

We should note that Alicia Minshew, who plays Kendall, will start her maternity leave in November 2009 (she'll continue to air into December).

 

Thorsten Kaye, who plays Zach Slater, will not be relocating to Los Angeles. Ray MacDonnell -- AMC's other original cast member -- has decided to retire from acting. His character, Joe Martin, may appear occasionally, depending on storyline needs and actor availability.

 

Comments (140)

Thu, Dec 03 - 6:29 pm

I wish Beth Ehlers was staying on. I first saw her on Guiding Light and she was one of my favorite characters as Harley. As well as Ricky Paull Golden as Gus. They were great together as a couple and I was looking forward to seeing them develope as a couple on AMC. I guess that will not happen. But at least I still get to see Ricky as Jake. And in my opinion the best Jake ever. I'm happy that Greenlee will be back.

Sun, Nov 29 - 7:44 pm

Guys and gals! If your spouse had a good job making lots of money, (there's children too!), would you ask him/her to quit the job and move to the opposite end of the country with you just because a lot of people you don't know want you to move in your job? Thorsten Kaye's wife's role is a vital part of One Life To Live, and I don't think she should have to leave her role, and move their family and home, just because ABC got a wild hair to move AMC to California. Come on! What would you do in the same situation? I love Thorsten too and Zach's character won't survive without him, but some things just cannot be the way we, John Q. Public, want it to be. We already know he's leaving the show, and we haven't heard what Alicia Menshew will do. (Or I haven't, have you?)

Sat, Nov 28 - 10:14 am

Hey... I am just an old man that has been watching this show now for so many years, ever since it started. I used to come home for lunch and my wife had it on, so I watched it and got interested in all the characters and I have been watching it all these tears ever since. Of all the TV I have watched in these many years, I have never seen a better actor than Thorsten as Zach on your show. I hope you will find a way to keep him on, as you will be losing a huge number of fans if you let him go. I love the show, but Zach is the very best thing that has rver happened for the show. Please do not let him get away. I have never written to any show ever, about anything, but I do think that it is important to let you know how big of a part he is to the success of AMC. Do not let him get away at any price. Losing Zach will be a HUGE mistake. Just my 2 cents, but I think it is an important 2 cents as so do thousands of others. I have talked about this with many others and they all feel the same. Most people will not take the time to write, they will just change the channel.

Wed, Nov 25 - 8:07 pm

I think that AMC will improve after tha big move but,we have really grown to some of the cast that we probably won't see anymore.If anyone should leave is Annie and David I can't stand them. Keep Zach Slater!keep Zach Slater!Keep Zach Slater!....we should vote on this shituation....LoL

Tue, Nov 24 - 6:10 pm

I'm big fan of AMC and I do wish them on there big move to Los Angeles. Im looking forward for Greenlee to come back.

Tue, Nov 24 - 4:37 pm

I totally agree with everyone....Zach and Kendall are the reason I keep watching. I have been a fan for years and the only storyline worth watching is theirs. I will not watch anymore if he leaves.

Tue, Nov 24 - 7:47 am

i totally agree i love zack also and i don't want him to leave also and i love zack and kendal together. Also what is adian doing to them breaking them up after they find there way back together!!!! If they cant get zack to stay i at least hope they show that zack finds out that it was not kendall that was making out with aiden and that was adian getting in the middle between them and get back together and show a last love scene together.....it sure wont be the same show without zack on there.

PLEASE ZACK DONT LEAVE THE SHOW!!!!

Tue, Nov 24 - 12:55 am

Oh No you didn't...... Please don't let TK stay behind. I love Zack and Kendall... They are my favorite couple!!!!!!!!! I don't know if I can handle watching AMC without him... He has brought Greatness to this show... Please offer TK whatever he wants, Please??????? I have been watching AMC since it started. Devoted fans should get some of the things that we want. Right??? Pleaseeeeeeeeeeee???

Mon, Nov 23 - 8:05 pm

Why the move to LA? NYC should stay. but then again you do have some of actors and actress who live out in LA. orhave family out there. best of luck on this move

Sun, Nov 22 - 10:32 pm

The loss of Thorsten Kaye will be huge. Not only is he part of one of the biggest supercouples in all of daytime but he is one of the most talented actors in all of daytime. While I have watched AMC for over 20 years, "Zach" as portrayed by TK is one of my favorite all time characters. ABC needs to do whatever necessary to keep him.

Without TK and AM I will be changing channels.

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