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]