| Ted Corday | |
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Full Name |
Theodore Corday |
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Birthdate |
May 8, 1908 |
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Birthplace |
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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Date of Death |
July 23, 1966 (age 58) |
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Occupation |
Writer; Producer; Director |
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Years Active |
1940s-1966 |
Ted Corday began his daytime career at a director at Guiding Light in the 1940's. During the 1950's, Corday directed both radio and TV episodes of GL. Corday also directed episodes of As the World Turns from the series premiere in 1956 until 1965. In 1965, Corday signed an agreement with NBC to create three new daytime dramas. Paradise Bay and Morning Star premiered in September 1965 and Days of our Lives premiered on November 8, 1965. Corday co-created DAYS with Allan Chase, Irna Phillips and his wife Betty Corday. Paradise Bay and Morning Star when both cancelled after less than a year. Corday also served as executive producer of DAYS until his death at age 58 of cancer on July 23, 1966.
Personal Life[]
Corday married Betty Corday in 1941. They had two children: Christopher (b. 1948) and Ken Corday (b. 1950).
Soapography[]
- Director at Guiding Light (Late 1940's-1950's; both radio and TV)
- Producer at Guiding Light (1950's)
- Director at As the World Turns (1956-1965)
- Creator of Paradise Bay
- Creator of Morning Star
- Co-Creator of Days of our Lives
- Executive Producer of Days of our Lives (11/08/1965-08/02/1966)
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | SHOW | W/N |
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| 1974 | Outstanding Drama Series | Days of our Lives | N |
| 1975 | Outstanding Drama Series | Days of our Lives | N |
| 1995 | Lifetime Achievement Award | W |