‘Days of Our Lives’ Co-Executive Producer Janet Drucker to Retire After 41 Years on the Soap
Janet Drucker, who has been with “Days of Our Lives” for more than 40 years, is retiring. The last day for the co-executive producer of the long-running soap will be May 2, with Senior Producer Noel Maxam taking over Drucker’s duties.
Drucker has won three Daytime Emmys during her time with the show, with 15 nominations overall.
“It has been an honor and the pleasure of a lifetime to make my mark in Salem over the past 41 years,” she said in a statement “I will forever consider this show and everyone involved my second home, but it is time for me to focus on my family.”
“Janet began her career with us as a production associate and steadily rose through the ranks, becoming an integral part of our leadership team,” said Executive Producer Ken Corday in a statement shared with TheWrap. “She has been a guiding presence behind the scenes, and her positive influence has left a lasting legacy. We thank her deeply for her dedication, talent, and heart.”
Maxam, a four-time Daytime Emmy-winning director, began his career as a writer on “As the World Turns” in 1995, following it up with a stint at “The Young and the Restless,”before joining “Days” in 2008.
“Noel brings with him an exceptional blend of creative vision, technical expertise, and leadership experience. His deep understanding of the genre and steady hand behind the scenes make him the ideal choice to help lead us forward,” Corday said.
The soap opera, which premiered on NBC in 1965, is produced by Corday Productions Inc. in association with Sony Pictures Television. It moved exclusively to streaming on Peacock in 2022.
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