EMMY AWARD WINNER SUSAN LUCCI TO PLAY NEW ROLE ON “ALL MY CHILDREN” FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE SHOW’S HISTORY, BEGINNING MAY 12, 2011

Emmy® Award-winning actress Susan Lucci has been playing the legendary role of Erica Kane since “All My Children” debuted in 1970, in a wide variety of memorable story arcs that include winning a fight with a grizzly bear, staging a prison break, and becoming a world famous super model, cosmetics mogul and talk show host.

Beginning May 12, for the first time in “All My Children’s” history, Lucci will be playing the dual roles of Erica Kane and Jane Campbell, Erica’s doppelganger, who will wreak havoc in Erica’s life in every possible way.

“All My Children” celebrated its 41st anniversary on January 5, 2011. The program has successfully maintained its popularity and continues to be one of daytime’s most compelling dramas. “All My Children” took home the 1998 Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, the third time the show received this top honor, having also garnered the award in 1994 and 1992. In 2004 the show also received its third consecutive Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Writing, its third Writers Guild Award and its fourth GLAAD Media Award in March 2007.

Created by Agnes Nixon, “All My Children” premiered on the ABC Television Network on January 5, 1970, as a half-hour show; seven years later it expanded to an hour. Julie Hanan Carruthers is executive producer with Lorraine Broderick as head writer. “All My Children” is produced in Los Angeles and airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (1:00-2:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Susan Lucci comments on “All My Children” cancellation

As soap fans are reeling after today’s announcement that ABC will be canceling long-time running daytime soap operas “All My Children” and “One Life to Live”, actress Susan Lucci commented on the cancellation of “All My Children”.

Lucci released the following statement:

“It’s been a fantastic journey. I loved playing Erica Kane and working with Agnes Nixon and all the incredible people involved with All My Children. I’m looking forward to all kinds of new and exciting opportunities.”

Susan Lucci celebrates her career with handprint ceremony

picapp: Susan Lucci, Emmy Award Winning Actress and Broadway star, best known for portraying Erica Kane on ABC-TV’s soap opera ‘All My Children’ celebrates her illustrious career with a handprint ceremony at Planet Hollywood in Times Square. Ms. Lucci also gained a loyal following competing on Season 7 of Dancing With The Stars where she finished 6th in the competition with dance partner Tony Dovolani. Pictured: Susan Lucci Picture by: Splash News. Content © 2008 Splash News . All rights reserved.