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Allen M. Potter

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Allen M. Potter (September 5, 1919 – June 5, 1995) was an American television soap opera producer. His longest tenure as Executive Producers for daytime series was for The Doctors and Guiding Light. He was GL's head writer during the 1981 WGA strike.

Positions held

Another World

  • Executive Producer (1964-1966; 1983-1984)

As the World Turns

  • Producer

The Doctors

  • Executive Producer (1967-1973)

Guiding Light

Our Private World

  • Producer

Awards and nominations

Daytime Emmy Award

  • Win, 1980, 1982, Drama Series, Guiding Light

Primetime Emmy Award

  • Nomination, 1973, Drama Series, The Doctors
  • Win, 1972, Drama Series, The Doctors