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  1. Irna Phillips (July 1, 1901 – December 23, 1973) was an American scriptwriter, screenwriter, casting agent and actress. She is best remembered for pioneering a format of the daytime soap opera in the United States geared specifically toward women.

  2. May 1, 2024 · Irna Phillips (born July 1, 1901, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died December 22, 1973, Chicago) was an American radio and television writer who developed the modern soap opera. She worked as a teacher before turning to writing for radio and creating the first soap opera, Painted Dreams (1930). Later known as “Queen of the Soaps,” she ...

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  3. Mar 16, 2022 · Irna Phillips was a pioneer in the genre of serialized drama (or soap opera) spanning radio and TV. Phillips also serving as a mentor to other soap opera genre pioneers like Agnes Nixon, the creative mind behind All My Children and One Life To Live, William J. Bell, the creative mind behind The Young & The Restless and The Bold & The Beautiful, and Ted & Betty Corday, the creative minds behind ...

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  5. Irna Phillips was a pioneer of radio and television soap operas, creating popular and influential serials such as Guiding Light and As the World Turns. She was known for her cliffhanger endings, organ music, and realistic portrayal of modern women's issues.

  6. Sep 13, 2009 · Learn about the life and legacy of Irna Phillips, the creator of \"Guiding Light\" and \"As The World Turns\" and the pioneer of soap operas. Discover how she fought for her shows, her rights and her love affairs.

  7. Irna Phillips created the first daytime serial TV drama in 1952 and launched several other popular soaps. Learn how she shaped American pop culture and influenced prestige TV with her innovative and controversial storylines.

  8. Irna Phillips was a prolific and influential creator of radio and TV serials, such as Guiding Light and As the World Turns. She used her own life experiences to shape the stories and characters of her shows, often exploring themes of love, loss, and family.

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