
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).
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.
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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.
Zach is the ONLY reason why I watch AMC. He is the sexiest man out of any of the soaps on any network. He should have his own show! I have already been weaning myself off the show since storylines have been so loooooooong...come on writers, give your viewers some credit. Anyway this seals the deal. I will absolutely, without any hesitation, quit watching AMC when Zach is gone.
I have been watching this show with my mom since I was a kid. I do not agree with you letting Zach go, I believe it would be a mistake. I am not sure if I will continue to watch the show if he leaves. And I do agree with the pronlonged story lines they are getting annoying especially with Zach and Kendell just let them be together already!!
Ok this move is making me nervous a little...I have watched AMC since i was 3 years old and have had many issues with the shows stories and recasting of characters randomly....But now that Zack and Kendall will no longer be together and they Are not bringing Aiden the hottest guy on the show to Los Angelos Im ticked off.....I may not watch any more and 31 years of devotion to a show should mean something to the powers that be.....I don't like any of the stories going on right now and find myself fast forwarding through most of the show....Plus this Erica and Ryan thing is gross...she is old enough to be his mom and maybe even old enough to be his grandma....pft they will not find me watching them anymore.....
I will also stop watching AMC if Zach leaves for good. The writers need to find new material for the show!!! I agree that the story lines drag out too long!!! AMC are not thinking straight if they let Zach go.
I've been watching AMC for awhile now, but for the past year I have not been watching because you guys have been prolonging the storylines. It's ridiculous and boring. Especially Zach and Kendall situation. When you finally announce that Adam killed his brother Stuart, Kendall is still on the run, but I find out that Zach is leaving the show. I like Zach and Kendall together, his leaving the show will be a great loss. You guys need to make him an offer so that he can stay and move to LA. Next, give the Hubbards a break, let them lead normal lives without that girl (Madison) or her father interference. David needs to get a life and leave everyone else's along. You writers need to find him a women so that he can leave people along.
Lastly, getting back on Zach, if he leaves I stop watching and many others will also, so make him a DEAL NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
DON'T LEAVE ZACH.
I am so sick of David and his evil, mean deeds--who does he think he is. He really needs to go. I find myself getting so angry with him, it makes me want to throw something at the TV. It would be nice to have at least one couple that stay together...like Joe and Ruth did (even after all the problems they had years ago). I've watched AMC from the beginning, and although I have threatened to quit watching many times, I'll probably hang in there. I wish the show and actors the best of luck with the move to L.A.
I am very surprised that they are moving so far away. I do wish that Dr. Joe would go, I love him dearly. I also wished that all of them would go.I am very gald that Greenlee is coming back, she is a very good actor. I do wish that Erica would get away from Ryan. She is alot older than him. If she would just get married to a guy & stay married to him. Leave the younger ones for her daughters. I just love Tad, he is a great person. I wouldn't mind being married to him. He is so good looking! Zack needs to go to L.A to take care of Kandall & the kids. He is good with them all.I have watched this show from the first day that it came on the air & I have watched all these years & enjoyed it.I am very sad that it is going to L.A. I wished that you could stay in N.Y. I will keep watching. I would like to know were Brooke & Jack are? You don't see them anymore? I would also like you to being back Bianhca too! I love Jake & Aiden, they are just great looking guys! I do hope that they are going? You can leave David behind for all I care! Let Jake & his wife enjoy the baby!!!
getting rid of zack i think is a big mistake you should rethink this before it happens he is a big part of your show. i stay up at night to watch this show but there are other shows i can watch now when zack leaves i leave
Zach and Aiden are the best guys on the show along with Jake Keep them if you can. Greenlee is overrated.