About Allen M. Potter
Lived 1919 – 1995 (aged 75). Allen M. Potter was an American screenwriter and television producer.
Allen M. Potter (September 5, 1919 – June 5, 1995) was an American television soap opera producer. His longest tenure as Executive Producers for daytime series was for The Doctors and Guiding Light. He was GL's head writer during the 1981 WGA strike.
Positions held Another World Executive Producer (1964-1966; 1983-1984)
As the World Turns Producer
The Doctors Executive Producer (1967-1973)
Guiding Light Executive Producer (1976-1982) Head writer (1981)
Our Private World Producer
Awards and nominations Daytime Emmy Award Win, 1980, 1982, Drama Series, Guiding Light
Primetime Emmy Award Nomination, 1973, Drama Series, The Doctors Win, 1972, Drama Series, The Doctors
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Who was Allen M. Potter?
American television producer
When was Allen M. Potter born?
Allen M. Potter was born on 5 September 1919.
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Allen M. Potter died on 5 June 1995.
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Allen M. Potter was a screenwriter and television producer.
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Allen M. Potter was American.
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