• 1940
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1950s

1950 - Agnes worked as a writer on "Philco Playhouse,"

a live dramatic series of original stories and adaptations of novels, plays, etc.

Marries Robert H.A. Nixon at Saint Patrick's Cathedral

Agnes and Bob have four children in Cathy, Mary, Bobby & Emily

1951 - Agnes worked as a writer on "Somerset Maugham Theatre,"

a dramatic anthology that aired on CBS for one season and NBC for two seasons.

1952-1954 - Agnes worked as a writer on "Robert Montgomery Presents,"

a dramatic television series, produced by NBC from January 30, 1950 until June 24, 1957. Each show was introduced by the actor Robert Montgomery.

1957-1959 - Agnes wrote for "As the World Turns" (she was co-creator with Irna Phillips.)

ATWT debuted on Monday, April 2, 1955 and was set in the fictional town of Oakdale, Illinois. As the World Turns was the most-watched daytime drama from 1958 until 1978, with ten million viewers tuning in for the 15 minute serial each day.