Ron Carlivet, who served as head writer of Peacock’s hit soap opera Days of Our Lives during a particularly challenging time, has retired from the show after seven years. Paula Quickly and Jean Marie Ford will replace him. Due to DOOL’s unique tape-to-air schedule, the final episodes written by Carlivet will air in April 2025.
DOOL head writer Carlivet resigns after seven years
Ron Carlivet is exiting Days of Our Lives after serving as head writer for seven years. The news wasn’t surprising, as his tenure as leader was one of the most difficult in the show’s history. As reported by Deadline in July, the show conducted a nine-week investigation into allegations of misconduct against longtime director/co-executive producer Albert Alarr.
The set of DOOL was deemed “toxic” after claims were received from female employees. The allegations included inappropriate comments and physical contact, including groping and forced kissing, and fostering a toxic work environment.
Although Alar had exited the show last year, the news damaged the show’s reputation among fans. Upon Carlivet’s exit, the show’s executive producer, Ken Corday, released a statement wishing her all the best for her future endeavors.
Corday added, “We wish Ron nothing but the best and thank him for his dedication and his respect for me, the cast, and the legacy of the show.” He also mentioned creating exciting and fresh stories with the new team of writers.
Who will replace Carlivet as a writer on the show?
The excellent writers—Paula Quickly and Jean Marie Ford—will replace Carlivat on Days of Our Lives. Quickly is a veteran daytime television writer who has worked on The Young and the Restless, As the World Turns, and Sunset Beach. She was an associate and head writer with DOOL in the early 2000s.
Mary Ford is currently the breakdown writer on the show’s writing team and has been with the series since 1992. She is also a writer for As the World Turns and One Life to Live.
“We look forward to celebrating our 60th anniversary with Paula and Jean Marie next year, and we have new, exciting stories lined up that we know fans will love,” Corday said in a statement.
NBC/Peacock’s oldest show has been airing since 1965, completing 60 successful seasons. This legacy continues as Days of Our Lives has been renewed until September 2025.
