Overview
Magpakailanman was originally created by GMA Entertainment TV Group as a one-season inspirational drama special intended for the celebration of World Meeting of Families in January 23–24, 2003. Actress, Vilma Santos was the original choice of the network to host the show. It went to Mel Tiangco after the former refused the offer. Because of the overwhelming positive feedback from viewers and critics, and high ratings, the network decided to make it as a regular weekly drama anthology. It is originally shown every Monday night. The show premiered with the Bakit Ako Mahihiya? (lit. Why Should I Be Ashamed?), an episode about the life of former “Jukebox Queen”, Didith Reyes.
On its second season, the network decided to move the show from Monday night to Thursday night timeslot. The Janet Clemente Story served as the show's second season pilot episode. Because of its continues leadership in the ratings game, the show toppled the longest drama anthology "Maalaala Mo Kaya", which later prompted to change its schedule from Thursday nights to Fridays. But after MMK changed its timeslot, the ratings of Magpakailanman began to decline, and later on, the management decided to axe the show,
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