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'''Robert Guza Jr.''' (born [[December 22]], 1951 {{Citation needed|date=March 2008}}) is an American television writer and producer. He is currently the [[Head Writer]] on the long running [[ABC Daytime]] [[soap opera]] ''[[General Hospital]]''. |
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==Career== |
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During the [[2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike|2007 WGA strike]], [[Garin Wolf]] assumed head writing duties through March 17, 2008, at which time Guza's post-strike episodes hit the air waves. |
During the [[2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike|2007 WGA strike]], [[Garin Wolf]] assumed head writing duties through March 17, 2008, at which time Guza's post-strike episodes hit the air waves. |
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There was an internet rumor in March 2011 stating Guza had been fired; this is false. |
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==Positions on General Hospital== |
==Positions on General Hospital== |
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Script Writer (hired by [[Anne Howard Bailey]]; 1982–1987) |
Script Writer (hired by [[Anne Howard Bailey]]; 1982–1987) ''(note: [[Gloria Monty]] fired the entire writing staff in 1982, and hired A.H. Bailey)'' |
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[[Head Writer]] |
[[Head Writer]] |
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*March 13, 2006 - January 2007: Solo |
*March 13, 2006 - January 2007: Solo |
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*February 2007 - October 2007: with [[Meg Bennett]] |
*February 2007 - October 2007: with [[Meg Bennett]] |
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*October 2007 - January 3, 2008; March 17, 2008- present |
*October 2007 - January 3, 2008; March 17, 2008- present: Solo |
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[[Executive Producer|Consulting Producer]]: May 2004 - January 3, 2008; March 17, 2008– present |
[[Executive Producer|Consulting Producer]]: May 2004 - January 3, 2008; March 17, 2008– present |
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''[[Loving (TV Series)|Loving]]'' |
''[[Loving (TV Series)|Loving]]'' |
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*Head Writer (with [[Millee Taggert]]): 1992 |
*Head Writer (with [[Millee Taggert]]): 1992 (hired by [[Fran Sears]]) |
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''[[Melrose Place (1992 TV series)|Melrose Place]]'' |
''[[Melrose Place (1992 TV series)|Melrose Place]]'' |
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*Script Writer: 1992 |
*Script Writer: 1992 (hired by [[Darren Star]]) |
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''[[Models Inc.]]'' |
''[[Models Inc.]]'' |
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''[[Santa Barbara (TV series)|Santa Barbara]]'' |
''[[Santa Barbara (TV series)|Santa Barbara]]'' |
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*Breakdown Writer: 1988 - 1991 |
*Breakdown Writer: 1988 - 1991 (hired by ??) |
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''[[Sunset Beach (TV series)|Sunset Beach]]'' |
''[[Sunset Beach (TV series)|Sunset Beach]]'' |
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''Curtains'' [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085385/] |
''Curtains'' [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085385/] |
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''Melanie'' [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084318/] |
''[[Melanie]]'' (directed by [[Rex Bromfield]]) [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084318/] |
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==Awards & nominations== |
==Awards & nominations== |
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Guza has been nominated for twenty [[Daytime Emmy Awards]], the first being in 1994 [http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0349953/awards]. |
Guza has been nominated for twenty one [[Daytime Emmy Awards]], the first being in 1994 [http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0349953/awards]. He has won three Daytime Emmys for his work as head writer (all for General Hospital), four Emmys for his role as a consulting producer in GH's wins for Outstanding Drama Series, and one as a breakdown writer for Santa Barbara's win of Outstanding Writing Team. Guza was nominated six times for a [[Writers Guild of America Award]] (winning once), and has been nominated for a [[Genie Award]]. |
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==Writing history== |
==Writing history== |
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*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0349953 IMDB] |
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0349953 IMDB] |
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*[http://www.soapoperadigest.com/features/general-hospital/interviews/robert_guza_jr_write_stuff_part_1/ SoapOperaDigest: The Write Stuff (Interview)] |
*[http://www.soapoperadigest.com/features/general-hospital/interviews/robert_guza_jr_write_stuff_part_1/ SoapOperaDigest: The Write Stuff (Interview)] |
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*[http://www.soapoperadigest.com/features/general-hospital/interviews/how_to_win_at_the_carnival/ 2009 Carnival Story] |
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Revision as of 05:47, 20 March 2011
Robert Guza Jr. (born December 22, 1951 [citation needed]) is an American television writer and producer. He is currently the Head Writer on the long running ABC Daytime soap opera General Hospital.
Career
During the 2007 WGA strike, Garin Wolf assumed head writing duties through March 17, 2008, at which time Guza's post-strike episodes hit the air waves.
There was an internet rumor in March 2011 stating Guza had been fired; this is false.
Personal life/Education
Guza is married to actress and current breakdown writer Meg Bennett. He is close friends with Karen Harris, Michele Val Jean, and Charles Pratt Jr.
Positions on General Hospital
Script Writer (hired by Anne Howard Bailey; 1982–1987) (note: Gloria Monty fired the entire writing staff in 1982, and hired A.H. Bailey)
- March 1996 - October 1996: with Karen Harris
- December 1997 - December 2000: Solo
- June 13, 2002 - March 10, 2006: with Charles Pratt, Jr. (re-hired by Angela Shapiro)
- March 13, 2006 - January 2007: Solo
- February 2007 - October 2007: with Meg Bennett
- October 2007 - January 3, 2008; March 17, 2008- present: Solo
Consulting Producer: May 2004 - January 3, 2008; March 17, 2008– present
Other writing positions
General Hospital: Night Shift; July 12, 2007 - October 4, 2007
- Head Writer (with Elizabeth Korte)
- Head Writer (with Millee Taggert): 1992 (hired by Fran Sears)
- Script Writer: 1992 (hired by Darren Star)
- Script Writer and Story Editor: 1994
- Storyline Consultant: 1998
- Breakdown Writer: 1988 - 1991 (hired by ??)
- Co-Creator (with Charles Pratt Jr. & Josh Griffith) and Head Writer: January 1997 - October 1997
- co-written with William Gray
Curtains [1]
Melanie (directed by Rex Bromfield) [2]
Awards & nominations
Guza has been nominated for twenty one Daytime Emmy Awards, the first being in 1994 [3]. He has won three Daytime Emmys for his work as head writer (all for General Hospital), four Emmys for his role as a consulting producer in GH's wins for Outstanding Drama Series, and one as a breakdown writer for Santa Barbara's win of Outstanding Writing Team. Guza was nominated six times for a Writers Guild of America Award (winning once), and has been nominated for a Genie Award.