Allen M. Potter
American television producer
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| Intro | American television producer | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Screenwriter | |
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | |
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| Birth | 5 September 1919 | |
| Death | 5 June 1995 (aged 75 years) |
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Biography
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 (1966-1972)
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