All My Children Transcripts
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All My Children transcripts make for compelling reading, even if you aren't a soap fan.
What Are Transcripts?
Television transcripts are written documents that detail what was said on individual shows. Transcripts for primetime series and soap operas include dialog spoken by particular characters during a single episode. Transcripts are also available for talk shows and news programs. These transcripts feature verbatim communication between the show’s hosts’ and their guests.
Soap Opera All My Children Transcripts
In the world of daytime television, ABC's All My Children typically garners the most transcript requests. Loyal fans of the popular soap opera, who want to know exactly what Erica Kane (played by the venerable Susan Lucci) hissed to Adam Chandler (played by David Canary) during one of their many heated arguments, can get the information from show transcripts.
In addition, transcript requests also come in from All My Children fans, who simply want to relive poignant moments, from the award-winning soap. For example, on February 5, 2003, Anna Devane (played by Finola Hughes) returned to Pine Valley without her daughter Robin (played by Kimberly McCullough). Fans of the show, who requested a transcript of that particular episode, would have received written copies of the dialog, which aired that day, including this emotional scene between Anna and Dr. David Hayward (played by Vincent Irizarry).
All My Children Sample Transcript:
Anna: So after all the testing and they pumped me full of steroids, there really was no significant change, no improvement.
David: So the baby's heart rate didn't go up?
Anna: Actually it dropped a little. So Dr. Hoffman fells surgery is the only real option.
David: Then I don't understand, why did you leave Switzerland? If our baby needs surgery then Dr. Hoffman is our best hope.
Anna: (starting to cry) I didn't want to be alone.
David: Baby you weren't alone. Robin was with you.
Anna: Yes, I know, of course, Robin was wonderful, but you know, she has a lot of her own responsibilities and she already has an awful lot of catching up to do with school.
David: (shaking his head trying to understand) I am sure Robin would have been more that happy to stay an extra few days if you needed her. Did you even tell her the baby needed surgery?
Anna: (looks concerned) I didn't want to worry her.
David: All right so you walked about from the top specialist in the field, you got on a plane, put yourself and the baby at risk, because you didn't want to worry your oldest daughter?
How to Get All My Children Transcripts
Prior to the explosion of technology and the Internet, the only way you could obtain transcripts from your favorite television shows was to write a letter to the network requesting a copy. In addition to a written request, most shows charged a small fee for transcripts. However, these days you can obtain transcripts online for free.
All My Children fans can view daily transcripts of current episodes as well as older shows dating back to 1997 from the following websites:
In most cases, transcripts of current All My Children episodes are available within 24 hours of airing, except for Friday’s shows, which are typically available the following Monday.
If you do not have access to a computer, you can still obtain transcripts of All My Children episodes by sending your written request to:
All My Children
320 W. 66th Street
New York, NY 10023
Uses for Soap Opera Transcripts
In addition to obtaining transcripts to relive critical moments in the show's history or to read portions of an episode they might have missed, All My Children fans also request transcripts for other reasons.
Additional reasons to obtain transcripts include:
- Using them as material in high school drama classes
- Documenting socially relevant issues (All My Children is famous for dealing with many hot topics that are reflective of the times, including abortion, drug use, war, alcoholism, homosexuality and rape)
- Adding them to scrapbooks
- Having them autographed by the show's stars
- Leisure reading
- Study guide for future scriptwriters
Finally, soap opera transcripts can also be used as a conversation starter. By using some of the unique lines uttered by the likes of Erica Kane, Tad Martin and JR Chandler, you are sure to get a reaction from friends, family members and strangers.
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