Irna Phillips

The focus in on the upper class Hughes and Stewart families plus their tribulations in Midwest Oakdale. The Stewarts fade away eventually to be replaced by the rural Snyders and wealthy Lucinda Walsh with her many intrigues. (imdb)

This show took place in the fictional Midwestern town of Springfield and centered on the middle class Bauer family. (imdb)

The life in the Midwestern town of Bay City, and the love, loss, trials, and triumph of its residents, who come from different backgrounds and social circles. (imdb)