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Douglas Marland (born Marland Messner; May 5, 1934 – March 6, 1993) was an American writer, known for his work as the head writer of several soap operas . Career. Marland began his career as an actor, appearing on the Irna Phillips series The Brighter Day and As the World Turns.
Jul 26, 2017 · Marland’s perhaps most well-known genius was his rules for how not to ruin a soap opera. These rules have been brought up time and time again, especially as of late with fans concerned about...
- Christine Fix
Douglas Marland was a legendary soap opera writer who worked on Another World, General Hospital, Guiding Light and As the World Turns. He introduced many memorable characters, families and stories, and won three Daytime Emmy Awards.
- Matt Purvis
Mar 6, 1993 · A tribute to the late soap opera writer Douglas Marland, who created memorable characters and stories for General Hospital, Guiding Light, and As The World Turns. Learn about his career, his style, and his legacy in this article by Patrick Erwin.
Douglas Marland: A Personal Remembrance of Soaps' Greatest Writer | MediaVillage. Author. Elaine Liner. Publish date. March 6, 2008. March 6 marked the 15th anniversary of the death of Douglas Marland, one of the most beloved head writers in the history of soap opera.
Mar 6, 1993 · Douglas Marland : May 5, 1935 – March 6, 1993. By Patrick Erwin. As an actor: — Doug appeared in a 1956 episode of Playhouse 90 called Forbidden Area (as Marland Messner, his real name). — In 1973, he appeared on As The World Turns, playing Lisa’s doctor, Eric Lonsberry, during the infamous “phantom fetus” storyline.
Mar 6, 1993 · Douglas Marland: May 5, 1935 – March 6, 1993. By Marlena De Lacroix. In 1981 I was the editor of a soap magazine which had a great reputation and no budget. Every year we gave out awards, but we had to do it in small ceremonies on the set. My head was whirling from the first one on the set of All My Children .
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