John Conboy (March 1934 – January 2018) was an American

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producer until his death in January 2018.

Career

In 1982, Conboy left ''The Young and the Restless'' and became executive producer of the newly created

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soap opera ''

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''. He served as the show's executive producer until the series was cancelled in 1987. During the last few years of ''Capitol'', he created ''Casino'' which was set in

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. It was not picked up. Conboy was hired as executive producer of the

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soap opera '' Santa Barbara'' in 1990; however, the show's ratings did not improve, and he was let go in 1991. In December 2002, after nearly a decade of not working in daytime, Conboy was hired as executive producer of ''

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'', succeeding longtime executive producer

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, who stepped down the month prior and interim executive

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. One-year later, Conboy reportedly walked out of his role as executive producer as ''Guiding Light'' following several disputes with the serial's producers

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, however, he later returned. In a statement, Conboy stated: "Procter & Gamble, CBS and I agree that my work on ''Guiding Light'' is not finished. I look forward to continuing our incredible partnership and all the terrific stories we have yet to tell." In February 2004, it was announced that Conboy would no longer serve as executive producer;

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was named as his successor.

Positions held

'' * Executive Producer (March 1982– March 1987) ''

'' * Executive Producer (December 2002 – March 2004) '' Love Is A Many Splendored Thing'' * Producer (1970–1973) '' Santa Barbara'' * Executive Producer (July 1991 – December 1991) ''

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'' * Executive Producer (March 1973 – February 1982) ''

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'': "The Other Woman" ''After Hours: From Janice, John, Mary and Michael, with Love'' ''After Hours: Singin', Swingin' and All That Jazz'' ''The Solitary Man'' (directed by

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& written by Jim Byrnes)

Awards and nominations

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Wins * (1990; Outstanding Drama Series; ''Santa Barbara'') * (1975 & 1983; Outstanding Drama Series; ''The Young and the Restless'') * (1974; Outstanding Drama Special) Nominations * (1990; Outstanding Drama Series; ''Santa Barbara'') * (1975–1976, 1978–1979, 1983; Outstanding Drama Series; ''The Young and the Restless'')

Executive Producing Tenure

References

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