H. Wesley Kenney

Information about H. Wesley Kenney

H. Wesley Kenney is an American producer and director of several television series.

He is best known for his work on soap operas, producing and directing Days of our Lives from 1968 until 1979, and then becoming co-executive producer of The Young and the Restless, a spot he held from 1980 until about 1984. He also became known for directing several episodes of the sitcom All in the Family in 1974 and 1975. He also wrote and directed General Hospital for a time in 1988, while there was a scriptwriters' strike.

He married actress Heather North in 1971, after meeting her on the set of Days of our Lives (she was playing the part of Sandy Horton at the time).

Kenney is retired from directing, although he was a visiting professor in television and media department at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Preceded by none	Co-Executive Producer of Days of Our Lives 1977-1979	Succeeded by Al Rabin \|
Preceded by John Conboy	Co-Executive Producer of The Young and the Restless 1980-1984	Succeeded by Edward J. Scott (EP) \|
Preceded by Gloria Monty	Executive Producer of General Hospital 1987-1989	Succeeded by Joseph Hardy \|

Motto
"In God We Trust" (since 1956)
"E Pluribus Unum" ("From Many, One"; Latin, traditional)
Anthem
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The primary role of a television producer is to coordinate and control all aspects of production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking.
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A television director directs the activities involved in making a television episode.

Duties

The duties of a television director vary depending on whether the production is live (as in a news broadcast or sports event) or filmed/taped (as in a dramatic production).
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soap opera is an ongoing, episodic work of fiction, usually broadcast on television or radio. Programs described as soap operas have existed as an entertainment long enough for audiences to recognize them simply by the term soap.
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Days of our Lives

Opening title screen, during which the show's trademark voiceover is heard: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives
Alternate titles Days, DAYS,^[1] or DOOL (acronym)
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Executive producer is a major role in the entertainment industry but one that is ambiguous and often difficult to define clearly. Executive producers vary in involvement, responsibility and power.
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The Young and the Restless

Creator(s) William J. Bell
Lee Philip Bell
Senior cast member(s) Jeanne Cooper
Doug Davidson
Melody Thomas Scott
Eric Braeden
Don Diamont
Kate Linder
Jess Walton
Peter Bergman
No.
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worldwide view.

A situation comedy, usually referred to as a sitcom, is a genre of comedy programs which originated in radio. Today, sitcoms are found almost exclusively on television, as one of its dominant narrative forms.
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All in the Family is an acclaimed American situation comedy that was originally broadcast on the CBS television network from January 12, 1971 to April 8, 1979. In September 1979, the show was repackaged under the title, Archie Bunker's Place.
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General Hospital

General Hospital Intertitle
Alternate titles GH
Creator(s) Frank and Doris Hursley
Country of origin United States
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Born November 13 1950 (age 58)
Pasadena, California
Occupation(s) Actress, Voice artist
Spouse Wes Kenney
Notable Roles Daphne Blake (
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19th century - 20th century - 21st century
1940s 1950s 1960s - 1970s - 1980s 1990s 2000s
1968 1969 1970 - 1971 - 1972 1973 1974

Year 1971 (MCMLXXI
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Bruins, NCAA Division I
Affiliations AAU
Pac 10
Nobel laureates 10
Website www.ucla.edu
The University of California, Los Angeles (generally known as UCLA) is a public research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
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Al Rabin is a producer of soap operas, specifically known for his work on Days of our Lives. Rabin served in multiple capacities in his sixteen years at Days, first as a director and then as a supervising executive producer to Mrs.
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Capitol

Executive Producer (1982-1987)

Guiding Light

Executive Producer (December 26 2002 - March 15, 2004)

Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

Producer

Santa Barbara

Co-Executive Producer (1990-1992)

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Edward J. Scott is an American soap opera producer. He married Y&R actress, Melody Thomas Scott in October 1985, and they have three daughters. In 2005, Edward and Melody renewed their vows in a lavish wedding ceremony.
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Gloria Monty (August 1921 - March 30, 2006) was an American TV producer working primarily in the field of daytime drama.

Soaps

After directing successful shows such as The Secret Storm, she is best known for taking over the ailing General Hospital in 1978.
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