Stephen Schenkel (September 25, 1934 - December 14, 2009)[1] was an American TV producer and network executive. Schenkel produced a number of soap opera programs; in particular he is known for being executive producer of All My Children,[2][3][4] Another World,[5] and The Edge of Night.
Schenkel was a graduate of Columbia University, class of 1956.[6]
Schenkel served as an executive at NBC, CBS, ABC[7][8] and Benton & Bowles. He developed and produced variety, mini-series, and game shows programs as well as Discovery Channel documentaries. He was also co-creator and creative consultant on Ryan's Hope[9] and ABC After School Specials.
Schenkel was hired as a producer on the daytime serial Another World in 1985;[10] he then became executive producer of All My Children in 1987,[11][12][13] but resigned in 1989, citing ill health.[14][15][16]
Schenkel married Penny Bergman in 1990 after meeting her on the set of All My Children. He died on December 14, 2009, aged 75.[17]