Days of Our Lives – one of the longest running soap operas on network TV – was linked to a controversy weeks ago, and it involved one of its senior producers. Co-director and EP Albert Alarr was on the receiving end of various allegations. Alarr was accused of bullying, sexism and more and, as a result, a nine-week investigation into his workplace behavior was initiated. Sony Pictures Television and Corday Productions eventually received the findings, and the latter company eventually released a statement. At the time, Corday conveyed that it had “taken a series of actions designed to ensure a safe and respectful work environment.” With that, it was announced at the end of the week that Alarr would be exiting his post, and he’s now speaking out on the matter.
The official announcement was made in an internal email shared with cast and crew by Ken Corday. Said message, which was obtained by Deadline, also revealed that series producer Janet Drucker would be promoted and named Albert Alarr’s successor. In addition, Corday confirmed the series would be “implementing additional HR protocols” in the hopes of creating a “safe and inclusive workplace environment.” Production is also set to resume this coming week with Drucker in charge.
