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New Executive Producer for One Life to Live! |
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Press Release - ABC Daytime |
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VALENTINI NAMED EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF "ONE LIFE TO LIVE" |
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Frank Valentini
has been named executive producer of the ABC Television Network's
Daytime drama, "One Life to Live," effective immediately, it was
announced today by Brian Frons, president, ABC Daytime. The 17-year
veteran of OLTL most recently served as the senior supervising
producer/director of the Emmy Award-winning drama.
"Frank's extensive history with the show and his collaborative
relationship with the actors, writers and production team will make him
an ideal leader in building on the core strengths of OLTL," said Mr.
Frons. "Frank has literally lived in Llanview for 17 years and has the
past, present and future of the town and characters in his heart and
soul. I would also like to thank departing executive producer Gary
Tomlin for all his hard work and innovation during his two years at
OLTL."
Mr. Valentini has held various positions at OLTL, including associate
director, stage manager and coordinating producer. In addition to his
duties at OLTL, he has served on the Board of Directors for the New
Group Theatre Company and is currently on the Advisory Board for
Population Communications International.
Mr. Valentini has a vast knowledge of contemporary music, which he
acquired when he served as a radio station music director, talent scout
for Steam Records and freelance writer for VH-1. He received his degree
in Film & Television Production from the University of Buffalo. In 2002
he became a published photographer.
Emmy Award-winning "One Life to Live," created by Agnes Nixon, was
launched July 15, 1968. Josh Griffith is headwriter, Lorraine Broderick
is co-headwriter and Michael Malone serves as creative consultant. The
popular drama consistently ranks among the top five in the key
demographic of Women 18-49. "One Life to Live" airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (2:00
p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. |
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Press Release used with permission by ABC MediaNet.
