All My Children -

Portrayed by Susan Lucci for the show's entire 41-year run, Erica Kane became a global cultural icon. Lucci’s 19 consecutive Emmy nominations before her first win in 1999 remains a legendary moment in television history.

The show's title was inspired by a poem Nixon wrote for the opening credits: "The great and the least, the rich and the poor... you are all my children" . Key Characters and Storylines All My Children

All My Children (AMC) is one of the most influential daytime dramas in American history, created by Agnes Nixon and set in the fictional East Coast suburb of Pine Valley . Debuting on ABC on , the show ran for 41 years until its original broadcast finale in September 2011. Core Legacy and Impact Portrayed by Susan Lucci for the show's entire

The series was built around core families like the . you are all my children"

AMC was pioneering for its use of "social relevance" storylines. It was the first soap to address controversial topics such as legal abortion, addiction, and AIDS.