Two scheduling changes occurred in January 1989 as ABC parted with RH after nearly 14 years. Elsewhere, the network attempted to recolonize the 12:30 timeslot with Generations.
Y&R usurped GH's title in 1st place, a rank it has held for nearly 30 consecutive years. ABC's fortunes crumbled as all of its soaps lost ground. Overall, the season held steady for most franchises.
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