Tomlin's career on daytime serials began in 1973 when he was cast on CBS's Search for Tomorrow as Bruce Carson.[1] He also made a guest appearance on "The Nightwalker" episode of the Waltons (1976). He later appeared as Morgan Simpson on the NBC soap opera Another World in 1979.[2] Both series were produced in New York City by Procter and Gamble Productions.
Tomlin served as the co-head writer of NBC's Days of Our Lives, which tapes in Los Angeles, from 1980 to 1981.[3] He then returned to New York as the head writer for Another World from 1984 to 1985 (at times sharing the position with others). Tomlin next wrote scripts for the Los Angeles serial Santa Barbara (NBC) from 1987 to 1990.
At the same time, Tomlin directed episodes of Another World from 1987 to 1991, later directing on ABC's One Life to Live from 1992 to 1995.
Tomlin became a producer in New York for All My Children from 1995 to 1996, next rising to Executive Producer for the Los Angeles-based NBC serial Sunset Beach from its debut in 1997 until its cancellation in 1999. He also directed episodes of the series during its run. Following Sunset Beach, Tomlin directed episodes of NBC's new series Passions in Los Angeles from 2000 until he was hired by ABC as the new Executive Producer of One Life To Live in January 2001, replacing Jill Farren Phelps. He also directed episodes of One Life to Live during his stint there.
In April 2012, Tomlin was named co-headwriter with Christopher Whitesell of Days of our Lives. He was previously co-executive producer, 2008–2011, before being let go from that position.
^Shull, Richard K. (January 11, 1973). "In The Soap". Indianapolis News. p. 17. Retrieved July 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Soaps: Short Takes". Philadelphia Daily News. March 23, 1979. p. 63. Retrieved July 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
^Holsopple, Barbara (October 31, 1980). "Who Decides What Debate Questions Are Asked?". Pittsburgh Press. p. B-22. Retrieved July 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
^ abBecause of DirecTV's extended broadcast schedule for new Passions episodes, shows directed by Tomlin will continue to air through Summer 2008.
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Gary Tomlin is an American soap opera actor writer producer and director Contents 1 Career 2 Positions held 3 Awards and nominations 4 Head writer history 5 Executive producing history 6 Notes and references 7 External linksCareer EditTomlin s career on daytime serials began in 1973 when he was cast on CBS s Search for Tomorrow as Bruce Carson 1 He also made a guest appearance on The Nightwalker episode of the Waltons 1976 He later appeared as Morgan Simpson on the NBC soap opera Another World in 1979 2 Both series were produced in New York City by Procter and Gamble Productions Tomlin served as the co head writer of NBC s Days of Our Lives which tapes in Los Angeles from 1980 to 1981 3 He then returned to New York as the head writer for Another World from 1984 to 1985 at times sharing the position with others Tomlin next wrote scripts for the Los Angeles serial Santa Barbara NBC from 1987 to 1990 At the same time Tomlin directed episodes of Another World from 1987 to 1991 later directing on ABC s One Life to Live from 1992 to 1995 Tomlin became a producer in New York for All My Children from 1995 to 1996 next rising to Executive Producer for the Los Angeles based NBC serial Sunset Beach from its debut in 1997 until its cancellation in 1999 He also directed episodes of the series during its run Following Sunset Beach Tomlin directed episodes of NBC s new series Passions in Los Angeles from 2000 until he was hired by ABC as the new Executive Producer of One Life To Live in January 2001 replacing Jill Farren Phelps He also directed episodes of One Life to Live during his stint there Tomlin s time at One Life to Live saw the return of 1980s villains Allison Perkins and Mitch Laurence in a storyline creating a secret history for events from 1986 and 1987 as well as a renewal of the on again off again multiple personality storyline of character Victoria Lord as played by multiple Emmy winning actress Erika Slezak The series won its first and only Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series for the 2001 2002 season In late 2002 ABC announced that it was replacing Tomlin with Frank Valentini Tomlin returned to directing Passions in 2003 leaving in December 2007 4 and replacing Ron Carlivati as head writer of One Life to Live during the 2007 2008 Writers Guild of America strike 1 In April 2012 Tomlin was named co headwriter with Christopher Whitesell of Days of our Lives He was previously co executive producer 2008 2011 before being let go from that position 2 Positions held EditAll My Children Producer 1995 1996 Another World Actor Morgon Simpson 1979 Associate head writer 1984 Co head writer July 1984 January 1985 Head writer January 1985 Director 1987 1991 Days of Our Lives Head writer with Michelle Poteet Lisanti October 20 1980 October 20 1981 Co executive producer hired by Ken Corday September 17 2008 September 2 2011 Co head writer with Christopher Whitesell hired by Ken Corday August 17 2012 August 18 2015 General Hospital Director November 15 2016 present One Life to Live Director 1992 1995 2001 2003 Executive producer January 2001 to February 2003 Script writer December 2007 February 2008 May 2008 2008 Head writer February 15 2008 May 1 2008 Passions Director 2000 2001 April 2003 December 2007 4 Santa Barbara Script Writer 1987 1990 Search for Tomorrow Actor Bruce Carson 3 1973 1974 Head writer 1982 1984 1985 1986 Sunset Beach Executive producer entire run 1997 1999 Director entire run 1997 1999 Texas WriterAwards and nominations EditDaytime Emmy Win 2002 Best Drama One Life To Live Daytime Emmy Nomination 2001 Best Directing Passions Daytime Emmy Nomination 1995 Best Directing One Life To Live Directors Guild of America Nomination 2001 One Life To Live Head writer history EditPreceded byMichelle Poteet Lisanti Head Writer of Days of Our Lives with Michelle Poteet Lisanti October 20 1980 October 20 1981 Succeeded byPat Falken SmithPreceded byC David Colson Head Writer of Search for TomorrowSeptember 1982 April 1984 Succeeded byJeanne Glynn and Madeline DavidPreceded byRichard Culliton Head Writer of Another WorldJanuary April 1985 Succeeded bySam Hall and Gillian SpencerPreceded byPaul Avila Mayer and Stephanie Braxton Head Writer of Search for TomorrowOctober 1985 July 1986 Succeeded byPam LongPreceded byRon Carlivati Head Writer of One Life to LiveFebruary 15 2008 May 1 2008 Succeeded byRon CarlivatiPreceded byMarlene Clark Poulter and Darrell Ray Thomas Jr Head Writer of Days of Our Lives with Christopher Whitesell August 17 2012 August 18 2015 Succeeded byJosh GriffithDena HigleyExecutive producing history EditPreceded byJill Farren Phelps Executive Producer of One Life to LiveJanuary 2001 December 2002 Succeeded byFrank ValentiniPreceded byKen CordayEdward J Scott Executive Producer of Days of Our Lives with Ken Corday September 17 2008 September 2 2011 Succeeded byKen Corday Noel Maxam Greg MengNotes and references Edit Shull Richard K January 11 1973 In The Soap Indianapolis News p 17 Retrieved July 27 2022 via Newspapers com Soaps Short Takes Philadelphia Daily News March 23 1979 p 63 Retrieved July 27 2022 via Newspapers com Holsopple Barbara October 31 1980 Who Decides What Debate Questions Are Asked Pittsburgh Press p B 22 Retrieved July 27 2022 via Newspapers com a b Because of DirecTV s extended broadcast schedule for new Passions episodes shows directed by Tomlin will continue to air through Summer 2008 External links EditGary Tomlin at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gary Tomlin amp oldid 1136661250, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
