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One Life to Live: The Groundbreaking Soap Opera That Redefined Daytime TV

One Life to Live was a pioneering American soap opera that aired on ABC for over 43 years, from 1968 to 2012, before a brief revival as a web series in 2013. Created by Agnes Nixon, it was the first daytime drama to feature diverse characters and tackle social issues head-on, becoming a cultural touchstone and winning numerous awards.

Sources

[1] Soap Opera Digest
[2] The New York Times
[3] Encyclopedia Britannica
[4] IMDb
[5] Variety