William Bell
Soap Opera Creator/Writer
About This Interview
William Bell (1927-2005) was interviewed for three-and-a-half hours in Beverly Hills, CA. Bell fondly recalled his first soap opera writing job at "Guiding Light" and his working relationship with creator and friend Irna Phillips, and working closely with Agnes Nixon. He talked about co-creating "As the World Turns," and "Another World" with Ms. Phillips, as well as becoming head writer for "Days of Our Lives" in 1965. Among his greatest achievements, Mr. Bell proudly spoke about his creative relationship with wife/writing partner Lee Phillip Bell, who together created two successful daytime soap operas, "The Young and the Restless," and "The Bold and the Beautiful." The interview was conducted by Alan Carter on July 15, 1998.
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