Death
After Reilly's October 2008 death, Executive Producer Ken Corday of Days of our Lives said of him, "The DAYS OF OUR LIVES family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of James E. Reilly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Jim was not only an ingenious storyteller who changed the landscape of daytime drama, but he celebrated life with passion, humor, and an appreciation for the best it has to offer. He was an inspiration for us all...and will be greatly missed." Passions Executive Producer Lisa de Cazotte said, "Jim Reilly was not only a legend in our industry, but he was a great friend and mentor. His creativity, sense of humor and genius will be sorely missed. There will never be another like him and I am deeply grateful for the years we spent working together on PASSIONS and for the joy he brought to my life."
| Preceded by Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer |
Head Writer of Ryan's Hope (with Pat Falken Smith) December 1983 – July 1985 |
Succeeded by Tom King, & Millee Taggart |
| Preceded by Pam Long |
Head Writer of Guiding Light (with N. Curlee, L. Broderick, S. Demorest) 1990–1992 |
Succeeded by Lorraine Broderick, Nancy Curlee Stephen Demorest |
| Preceded by Sheri Anderson |
Head Writer of Days of our Lives 1992–1997 |
Succeeded by Sally Sussman Morina |
| Preceded by Meg Bennett |
Head Writer of Sunset Beach 1998 |
Succeeded by Christopher Whitesell |
| Preceded by N/A |
Head Writer of Passions 1999–2008 |
Succeeded by Show Canceled |
| Preceded by Dena Higley |
Head Writer of Days of our Lives 2003–2006 |
Succeeded by Beth Milstein Hogan Sheffer Meg Kelly |
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