Sam Hall (writer)

American soap opera writer (1921-2014)

Sam Hall (born Allison Samuel Hall, March 11, 1921 – September 26, 2014) was an American screenwriter. He is known for his work in daytime soap operas.[1] He wrote for Dark Shadows (from 1967-1971) and One Life to Live (from 1978–84). Hall was born in Carrollton, Ohio.

Hall is married to actress Grayson Hall. She was nominated for an Academy Award. She appeared on both daytime shows. She was Dr. Julia Hoffman on Dark Shadows. She played Euphemia Ralston on One Life to Live.

Sam Hall died on September 26, 2014 after a short illness of pneumonia.[2] He was 93 when he died.[3][4]

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  1. Goudas, John (January 14, 1991). "The soap opera that became a cult is back". The Register-Guard. p. 7D. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
  2. WENN (1 October 2014). "TV writer Sam Hall dead at 93".
  3. "Sam Hall, Soap Opera Writer for 'Dark Shadows' and 'One Life to Live,' Dies at 93". The Hollywood Reporter.
  4. Kev. "'Dark Shadows' and 'One Life to Live' Writer Sam Hall Dead at 93".

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