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Irna Phillips (July 1, 1901 – December 23, 1973) was an American scriptwriter, screenwriter, casting agent and actress. She is best remembered for pioneering a format of the daytime soap opera in the United States geared specifically toward women.
1 de may. de 2024 · Irna Phillips (born July 1, 1901, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died December 22, 1973, Chicago) was an American radio and television writer who developed the modern soap opera. She worked as a teacher before turning to writing for radio and creating the first soap opera, Painted Dreams (1930).
Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia. Phillips, Irna (1901–1973)American radio and television writer who is considered by many to have created the first soap opera. Born on July 1, 1901, in Chicago, Illinois; died on December 22, 1973, in Chicago; youngest of the ten children of William S. Source for information on Phillips ...
5 de may. de 2022 · Soap opera queen Irna Phillips, circa 1965. For seven years, she taught drama and English at an Ohio teachers college and a Missouri junior college before being hired as a writer on a WGN talk...
Early Life and Education. Millions of people helped popularize the radio and television soap operas created by scriptwriter Irna Phillips. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 1, 1901, to William S. and Betty (Buxbaum) Phillips, she had nine older siblings.
16 de mar. de 2022 · Irna Phillips. You may not know the name Irna Phillips (1901-1973), but you know her work and influence. She pioneered the soap opera genre in radio and is widely regarded as a key creative figure in radio and television serialized entertainment.
5 de mar. de 2020 · Irna Phillips is one of the leaders, innovators, activists, entertainers, athletes and artists who defined the last century. Find out why TIME chose Irna Phillips as one of the 100 women...
