John F. Smith is an American soap opera writer and producer.
[1][2] Smith is best known for his stints as head writer of The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless.
When John Smith was producer, ratings decreased substantially by over 2 million viewers.
Most of the decrease occurred in 2004 when Smith co-wrote the show with longtime Y&R scribe, Kay Alden.
The Bold and the Beautiful The Young and the Restless Smith has been nominated for and won numerous Daytime Emmy, Writers Guild of America, and Producers Guild of America Awards.