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Dwight D. Smith Biography

Birth Name:Dwight D. Smith

Birth Place:United States

Profession Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

  • First began working with Michael Agbabian in 1995 when they were writing for daytime dramas
  • Started out as the associate head writer of "Days of Our Lives" in 1992
  • Best known for producing and adapting such foreign formats for American audiences as "Weakest Link," "Game Show Marathon," "Test the Nation," "Hit Me Baby One More Time" and "Phenomenon․"
  • Is the co-president and executive producer at Mission Control Media with Michael Agbabian
  • Has produced a number of game shows with Michael Agbabian, including "Weakest Link," "Test the Nation" and "Game Show Marathon․"

Awards

  • 1992WGA Award (TV)-Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 2016WGA Award (TV)-Quiz and Audience Participation: winner
  • 2017WGA Award (TV)-Quiz and Audience Participation: winner
  • 2018WGA Award (TV)-Quiz and Audience Participation: winner
  • 2019WGA Award (TV)-Quiz and Audience Participation: nominated
  • 2020WGA Award (TV)-Quiz and Audience Participation: nominated