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'''Pamela K. Long''' is an American writer and executive producer |
'''Pamela K. Long''' is an American writer and executive producer. Long won several Emmys for her work on [[CBS]] soap opera ''[[Guiding Light]]'' from 1983 to 1990. She was also writer and executive producer on the [[NBC]] film ''[[Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcumv.com/talent/pamela-k-long/|title=NBCUniversal Media Village|website=www.nbcumv.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
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Before |
Before writing and acting, Long won the title of [[Miss Alabama]] in 1974 and competed for the title of [[Miss America 1975]]. At the time, she was attending the [[University of North Alabama]], and was involved in the [[Phi Mu]] sorority. |
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After graduation, she |
After graduation, she moved to New York City and landed the role of Ashley Linden on ''[[Texas (TV series)|Texas]]'' from 1981 to 1982. She began writing scripts for the show while she was still part of the cast, and in 1982, Long was named head writer of ''Texas''. The show began to improve in quality, but the ratings in the U.S. remained low.<ref name="Grunwald, D pages 23-27">Grunwald, D: "Who Shot Texas", pages 23–27. ''TV Guide'' (Canadian edition), March 5, 1983.</ref> However, in Canada, ''Texas'' topped the daytime ratings charts for many weeks.<ref name="Grunwald, D pages 23-27" /> The last episode of ''Texas'' aired on December 31, 1982. |
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In 1983, Long became head writer of CBS Daytime's ''[[Guiding Light]]'', and |
In March 1983, Long became head writer of CBS Daytime's ''[[Guiding Light]]'', and [[Gail Kobe]], Long's former executive producer at ''[[Texas (TV series)|Texas]]'', joined the show in the same role.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.welovesoaps.net/2009/01/flashback-pamela-long-hammer-1983.html|title = FLASHBACK: Pamela Long Hammer 1983}}</ref> |
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Long created several key characters on ''Guiding Light'', including vixen [[Reva Shayne]], complicated [[Alexandra Spaulding]], and rough-around-the-edges ingenue Harley Davidson Cooper. Long left her role as head writer in 1985, but returned for a second stint from 1987 to 1990. She had stints as head writer for several other daytime soap operas during her career. |
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| ⚫ | Long was creator and executive producer of the prime-time drama ''[[Second Noah]]'' for ABC, for which she won the [http://www.childshope.org/advocates Child Advocate Award]. She also wrote and produced the critically acclaimed [[Christy (TV series)|''Christy'']] for CBS, winning the [[Templeton Prize]]. Numerous pilot developments, TV movies and a feature film followed, as well as writing and producing the first scripted drama series for MTV [[Undressed (TV Series)|''Undressed'']] with [[Roland Joffé|Roland Joffe]]. |
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At "One Life to Live" she created the Cramer family, made up of the strong Cramer women. |
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Long was named lead consultant for the launch of all of MTV's scripted dramas, and was executive producer and head writer for PAX's [[Twice in a Lifetime (TV series)|Twice in a Lifetime]], winning multiple [[Gemini Awards|Gemini]] nominations, including best drama. |
Long was named lead consultant for the launch of all of MTV's scripted dramas, and was executive producer and head writer for PAX's [[Twice in a Lifetime (TV series)|Twice in a Lifetime]], winning multiple [[Gemini Awards|Gemini]] nominations, including best drama. |
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In 2015, |
In 2015, Long was writer and executive producer of the film ''[[Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors]]'' which garnered over 15 million viewers its first showing, NBC's highest ratings for a film in seven years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2015/12/dolly-partons-coat-of-many-colors-getting-repeat-airing-december-25-1201668514/|title='Coat Of Many Colors' Gets Christmas Repeat After 15.6M Viewers On First Showing|last=Lincoln|first=Ross A.|date=2015-12-17|work=Deadline|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Personal== |
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==Personal life== |
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In the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', Long said "I intend to bring a reality to my storytelling, which is a result of my own personal growth. I'm not interested in wild, outlandish, fantasy-type stories. People and their relationships are more fascinating to me." |
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==Positions held== |
==Positions held== |
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''[[Guiding Light]]'' |
''[[Guiding Light]]'' |
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*Head Writer: March 1983 to 1985, 1987 to 1990 |
*Head Writer: March 1983 to November 1985, July 1987 to December 1990 |
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*Co-Head Writer: 1985 to January 1986 |
*Co-Head Writer: December 1985 to January 1986 |
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''[[One Life to Live]]'' |
''[[One Life to Live]]'' |
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*Head Writer: |
*Head Writer: March 1998 to December 1998 [https://www.nytimes.com/.../new-yorkers-co-soaps-on-the-ropes.html?...] |
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''[[Santa Barbara (TV series)|Santa Barbara]]'' |
''[[Santa Barbara (TV series)|Santa Barbara]]'' |
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*Head Writer: 1992 to January |
*Head Writer: February 1992 to January 1993 |
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''[[Search for Tomorrow]]'' |
''[[Search for Tomorrow]]'' |
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*Executive Story Consultant: May 1986 to December |
*Executive Story Consultant: May 1986 to December 1986 [https://articles.latimes.com/1986-06-26/entertainment/ca-21528_1_love-story]; [http://www.welovesoaps.net/2009/09/classic-clips-daytime-soap-opera.html] |
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''[[Texas (TV series)|Texas]]'' |
''[[Texas (TV series)|Texas]]'' |
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*Actress: February |
*Actress: February 1981 to December 1982 |
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*Head and Script Writer: |
*Head and Script Writer: October 1982 to December 1982 |
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''[[Her Hidden Truth]]'' |
''[[Her Hidden Truth]]'' |
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*Script Writer: November |
*Script Writer: November 1995 |
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*Producer: November |
*Producer: November 1995 |
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''[[Second Noah]]'' |
''[[Second Noah]]'' |
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==Writing history== |
==Writing history== |
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{{succession box | before= Paul Rader & Gerald Flesher| title=[[Head writer]] of ''[[Texas (TV series)|Texas]]'' | years= October 1982 - December 1982| after= Show ended}} |
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{{succession box | before=[[Richard Culliton]] |
{{succession box | before=[[Richard Culliton]], [[Gary Tomlin]] and [[Carolyn Culliton]]| title=[[Head writer]] of ''[[Guiding Light]]'' | years= June 1983 – February 1986 | after= Jeff Ryder|}} |
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{{succession box | before=[[Gary Tomlin]]| title=[[Head |
{{succession box | before=[[Gary Tomlin]]| title=[[Head writer]] of ''[[Search For Tomorrow]]''| years= July 1986 - December 1986| after= Show ended|}} |
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{{succession box | before=Joseph D. Manetta and [[Sheri Anderson]]| title=[[Head |
{{succession box | before=Joseph D. Manetta and [[Sheri Anderson]]| title=[[Head writer]] of ''[[Guiding Light]]''| years= July 1987 - December 1990| after= [[James E. Reilly]], [[Nancy Curlee]], [[Lorraine Broderick]] & Stephen Demorest|}} |
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{{succession box | before=[[Bridget and Jerome Dobson]]| title=[[Head |
{{succession box | before=[[Bridget and Jerome Dobson]]| title=[[Head writer]] of ''[[Santa Barbara (TV series)|Santa Barbara]]''| years= February 1992 - January 1993| after= Show ended|}} |
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{{succession box | before=[[Claire Labine]] & [[Matthew Labine]]| title=[[Head |
{{succession box | before=[[Claire Labine]] & [[Matthew Labine]]| title=[[Head writer]] of ''[[One Life to Live]]''| years= March 1998 - December 1998 | after= [[Megan McTavish]]|}} |
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[[Category:University of North Alabama alumni]] |
[[Category:University of North Alabama alumni]] |
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[[Category:Women soap opera writers]] |
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[[Category:Screenwriters from Alabama]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:40, 29 March 2024
Pamela K. Long is an American writer and executive producer. Long won several Emmys for her work on CBS soap opera Guiding Light from 1983 to 1990. She was also writer and executive producer on the NBC film Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors.[1]
Career
[edit]Before writing and acting, Long won the title of Miss Alabama in 1974 and competed for the title of Miss America 1975. At the time, she was attending the University of North Alabama, and was involved in the Phi Mu sorority.
After graduation, she moved to New York City and landed the role of Ashley Linden on Texas from 1981 to 1982. She began writing scripts for the show while she was still part of the cast, and in 1982, Long was named head writer of Texas. The show began to improve in quality, but the ratings in the U.S. remained low.[2] However, in Canada, Texas topped the daytime ratings charts for many weeks.[2] The last episode of Texas aired on December 31, 1982.
In March 1983, Long became head writer of CBS Daytime's Guiding Light, and Gail Kobe, Long's former executive producer at Texas, joined the show in the same role.[3]
Long created several key characters on Guiding Light, including vixen Reva Shayne, complicated Alexandra Spaulding, and rough-around-the-edges ingenue Harley Davidson Cooper. Long left her role as head writer in 1985, but returned for a second stint from 1987 to 1990. She had stints as head writer for several other daytime soap operas during her career.
Long was creator and executive producer of the prime-time drama Second Noah for ABC, for which she won the Child Advocate Award. She also wrote and produced the critically acclaimed Christy for CBS, winning the Templeton Prize. Numerous pilot developments, TV movies and a feature film followed, as well as writing and producing the first scripted drama series for MTV Undressed with Roland Joffe.
Long was named lead consultant for the launch of all of MTV's scripted dramas, and was executive producer and head writer for PAX's Twice in a Lifetime, winning multiple Gemini nominations, including best drama.
In 2015, Long was writer and executive producer of the film Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors which garnered over 15 million viewers its first showing, NBC's highest ratings for a film in seven years.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Long was once married to actor Jay Hammer and was credited for a time as Pamela Long Hammer. They have two sons together. [1]
Positions held
[edit]- Head Writer: March 1983 to November 1985, July 1987 to December 1990
- Co-Head Writer: December 1985 to January 1986
- Head Writer: March 1998 to December 1998 [2]
- Head Writer: February 1992 to January 1993
- Actress: February 1981 to December 1982
- Head and Script Writer: October 1982 to December 1982
- Script Writer: November 1995
- Producer: November 1995
- Producer
Awards and nominations
[edit]- Wins: 1986 & 1990, Best Writing, Guiding Light
- Nominations: 1985 & 1989, Best Writing, Guiding Light
Writers Guild of America Award
- Nominations: 1985 & 1989 seasons, Guiding Light; 1993 season, Santa Barbara
References
[edit]- ^ "NBCUniversal Media Village". www.nbcumv.com. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ a b Grunwald, D: "Who Shot Texas", pages 23–27. TV Guide (Canadian edition), March 5, 1983.
- ^ "FLASHBACK: Pamela Long Hammer 1983".
- ^ Lincoln, Ross A. (December 17, 2015). "'Coat Of Many Colors' Gets Christmas Repeat After 15.6M Viewers On First Showing". Deadline. Retrieved July 26, 2018.