They've Given Us Many Years of Tears...

Since radio and later television began soap operas have always been there. Getting their name from the soap companies that sponsored them they pushed the buttons that unleashed all sorts of feelings from anyone who listened or watched. Irna Phillips (July 1, 1901 - December 22, 1973) Her more popular creations: "Guiding Light" radio: 1937-1956 and television: 1952-2009 "As the World Turns" April 2, 1956 - slated to go off the air in September 2010 "Days of Our Lives" 1965-present Other shows: "The Road of Life" radio: 1937-1959 and television: 1954 "The Brighter Day" radio: 1948-1956 and television 1954-1962 "Another World" 1964-1999 She was also a consultant on "Peyton Place" during its run from 1964 to 1969... Irving Vendig (1902-1995) created "The Edge of Night" (1956-1984) Orvin Tovrox created "The Doctors" (1963-1982) Roy Winsor (April 13, 1912 - May 31, 1987) "Search for Tomorrow" (1951-1986) "Love of Life" (1951-1980) "The Secret Storm" (1954-1974) Frank Hursley (November 21, 1902 - February 3, 1989) and his wife Doris (September 29, 1898 - May 5, 1984) "General Hospital" (1963-present) William J. Bell (March 6, 1927 - April 29, 2005) and his wife Lee Phillip Bell (still living) "The Young & the Restless" (1973-present) "The Bold & the Beautiful" (1987-present) And just to mention... Agnes Nixon (still with us, in her 80's) created "One Life to Live" (1968-present) and "All My Children" (1970-present). With sincere thanks to you all! In Memoriam Remembers: Irna Phillips William J. Bell Roy Winsor Irving Vendig Orvin Tovrov Frank Hursley Doris Hursley

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