Shakeup!

Only a little over a month in, and already major changes behind the scenes!  Agnes Nixon released a statement yesterday, addressing changes.  It reads:

It is now my pleasure to announce that the future stories involving the lives of All My Children's beloved characters are from now on in the capable hands of the co-head writers Lisa Connor and Chip Hayes, both of whom have a long and stellar history with our program.

Lisa Connor collaborated with me on the final draft of the All My Children Twenty - Fifth Anniversary Family Album.  For two years she also served as a line producer of the program and was creatively involved in plotting and writing daily episodes since 2002.

In addition to his six years as a producer on Melrose Place, Chip Hayes in 2003, became a vital member of those devising the ongoing drama of All My Children. He remains in this crucial work through its incarnation on the internet.

I agree with Prospect Park's  decision to replace the head writing team for All My Children.  However, I particularly want to thank Marlene McPherson and Elizabeth Snyder for their incredibly positive dedication to the show and their constant helpful attitude during many long hours of intense work.  It is greatly appreciated.

Agnes Nixon

While I'm going to withhold judgment until the new material starts airing, this is disappointing.  Am really enjoying the show right now, and don't see why a changeover was necessary.  Have a slight sense of trepidation because the two replacements worked under Charles Pratt, Jr., and Megan McTavish.  If I were Dixie, I'd have everything tested before I ate it.  In all seriousness, though, fingers and toes are crossed in hopes that this decision will prove the right one.