Stephen Schenkel

Stephen Schenkel (September 25, 1934 - December 14, 2009)[1] was an American TV producer and network executive. Schenkel produced a number of soap opera programs; in particular he is known for being executive producer of All My Children,[2][3][4] Another World,[5] and The Edge of Night.

Early life and education

Schenkel was a graduate of Columbia University, class of 1956.[6]

Career

Schenkel served as an executive at NBC, CBS, ABC[7][8] and Benton & Bowles. He developed and produced variety, mini-series, and game shows programs as well as Discovery Channel documentaries. He was also co-creator and creative consultant on Ryan's Hope[9] and ABC After School Specials.

Schenkel was hired as a producer on the daytime serial Another World in 1985;[10] he then became executive producer of All My Children in 1987,[11][12][13] but resigned in 1989, citing ill health.[14][15][16]

Personal

Schenkel married Penny Bergman in 1990 after meeting her on the set of All My Children. He died on December 14, 2009, aged 75.[17]

References
  1. "Stephen Schenkel". Fold3. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  2. "Ollie Was `Great` For The 1 P.m. Soaps" Sun Sentinel, July 22, 1987.
  3. "FLASHBACK: AIDS is a Fact in Daytime Soaps (1988)". James T. Jones, USA TODAY, July 18, 1988. via We Love Soaps
  4. "Executive Switch could transform ABC Soaps". The Index-Journal, Greenwood, South Carolina, May 14, 1989, Page 43
  5. "Schenkel likes to be supportive". The Times-News - Aug 28, 1985. Connie Passalacqua
  6. "Obituaries". Columbia College Today. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  7. Weekly Television Digest with Consumer Electronics. Editorial & Business Headquarters. 1974.
  8. TV Guide. Triangle Publications. 1975. p. 29.
  9. "Soap Scoop". The Index-Journal from Greenwood, South Carolina. July 14, 1985 Page 48
  10. "Battle Between Soaps will Heat Up Summer". The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise from Seguin, Texas. June 2, 1985 Page 32
  11. "Daytime Update". The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, May 31, 1987, p. 217
  12. "They're Watching the Wrong Soaps", Syracuse Post Standard, via Newspaper Archives (subscription required) July 13, 1987, p. 8
  13. "Soap Report". Santa Cruz Sentinel from Santa Cruz, California ยท October 11, 1987, p. 97
  14. Michael Brainard (ex- Joey Martin) Pine Valley Bulletin. Interview conducted on August 12, 2008
  15. Nancy Reichardt, "Soap Opera Digest". , The Free Lance-Star, May 6, 1989.
  16. "Daytime News". Reno Gazette-Journal from Reno, Nevada, April 27, 1989, p. 50.
  17. "STEPHEN SCHENKEL obituary, The New York Times, January 15, 2010.
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