Allison Samuel Hall (March 11, 1921 – September 26, 2014), known as Sam Hall, was a screenwriter known for his work in daytime soap operas, particularly Dark Shadows (from 1967 to 1971) and One Life to Live (from 1975 to 1985). Hall also co-wrote the 1976 PBS miniseries The Adams Chronicles.
Later in life, Hall took an active part in the production of "War Games," a play he wrote and performed at the Rhinebeck Theatre's barn in the early 2000s.
Dark Shadows
The first serial for which Hall wrote was The Brighter Day. After his wife was hired to appear on Dark Shadows, he was invited to become one of the writers. Hall and his writing partner, Gordon Russell, were best known for their work on Dark Shadows[3] and One Life to Live. (His son with Grayson Hall, Matthew Hall, was a later writer for the NBC revival of Dark Shadows.)
One Life to Live
After Dark Shadows wrapped, Hall and Russell then began work on One Life to Live. Hall later wrote for the shows Another World and then, again, for One Life to Live with different collaborators (including Peggy O'Shea and Henry Slesar.)
Death
Hall died on September 26, 2014, in Rhinebeck, New York at the age of 93.[4]
Head Writer of One Life to Live (with Gordon Russell: November 1975 — March 1980) (with Peggy O'Shea: March 1980 — May 1982) (with Henry Slesar: July 1983 — January 1984) November 1975 — January 1984
