Where the Heart Is
Series Overview
Where the Heart Is was an American soap opera telecast on the CBS television network from September 8, 1969 to March 23, 1973. Created by Lou Scofield and Margaret DePriest, the program ran for 25 minutes, the remaining five minutes of its timeslot ceded to a CBS news break. Scofield and DePriest were the original head writers. A year after the soap’s premiere, they were succeeded by Pat Falken Smith. In 1972, Smith was replaced by Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer. The series was produced by Tom Donovan and directed by Richard Dunlap.
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2 Seasons • 213 Episodes
25 min per episode
1969 – 1973
Premiered: Mon, Sep 8, 1969
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 59: “The Final Episode”
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margaret DePriest
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What is Where the Heart Is about?
Where the Heart Is was an American soap opera telecast on the CBS television network from September 8, 1969 to March 23, 1973. Created by Lou Scofield and Margaret DePriest, the program ran for 25 minutes, the remaining five minutes of its timeslot ceded to a CBS news break. Scofield and DePriest were the original head writers. A year after the soap’s premiere, they were succeeded by Pat Falken Smith. In 1972, Smith was replaced by Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer. The series was produced by Tom Donovan and directed by Richard Dunlap.
How many seasons does Where the Heart Is have?
Where the Heart Is comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Where the Heart Is?
Key cast members in Where the Heart Is include James Mitchell, Louise Shaffer, Diana Van der Vlis, Zohra Lampert, Marsha Mason.
Who created or directed Where the Heart Is?
Where the Heart Is was developed and directed by Margaret DePriest.