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John Smith


John F. Smith is an American soap opera writer and producer. During the WGA strike, he chose financial core status with the WGA and continued working.

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Smith is best known for his stints as head writer of The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless. Prior to Smith's tenure on Y&R, there was a period of widespread audience erosion. When John Smith was producer, ratings increased by over 2 million viewers. Most of the increase occurred in 2004 when Smith co-wrote the show with longtime Y&R scribe, Kay Alden.

Positions held

The Bold and the Beautiful

  • Script Writer: January 22, 2008 – present
  • Breakdown Writer: January 22, 2008 – present
  • Executive Storyline Consultant: 2002 - 2003
  • Associate Head Writer: 1987 - 2002

    • The Young and the Restless

  • Co-Executive Producer: 2003- May 12, 2006
  • Co-Head Writer: June 2002 - November 2006
  • Associate Head Writer: 1986 - June 2002
  • Script Writer: 1979 - 1986

    • Awards and nominations

    Smith has been nominated for and won numerous Daytime Emmy, Writers Guild of America, and Producers Guild of America Awards.

    References

    John F. Smith Wikipedia
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