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Gloria Monty

1921 – 2006

American soap opera writer

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About Gloria Monty

Lived 1921 – 2006 (aged 84). Gloria Monty was an American screenwriter, theatre director, television director and television producer.

Gloria Monty (August 12, 1921 – March 30, 2006) was an American television producer working primarily in the field of daytime drama.

Education Born Gloria Montemuro and raised in the West Allenhurst neighborhood of Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, she attended the University of Iowa,

To accomplish this turnaround, she increased the show's pace, and focused main storylines on younger characters to reach out to younger viewers, particularly the pairing of ingenue Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) and troubled criminal Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary, In early 1992, after only a year, Monty was replaced with Wendy Riche.

Death She and her sister moved to Rumson, New Jersey, in 1994. Monty died on March 30, 2006, at Rancho Mirage, California, from cancer, aged 84. She was buried at Saint Catharine's Cemetery, Sea Girt, New Jersey.

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Education
University of Iowa, Columbia University, New York University
Awards
Daytime Emmy Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gloria Monty?

American soap opera writer (1921–2006)

When was Gloria Monty born?

Gloria Monty was born on 12 August 1921 in Allenhurst.

When did Gloria Monty die?

Gloria Monty died on 30 March 2006 in Rancho Mirage.

What was Gloria Monty's occupation?

Gloria Monty was a screenwriter, theatre director, television director and television producer.

What nationality was Gloria Monty?

Gloria Monty was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gloria Monty

· Wikidata: Q5571428

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