Spoiler : Hummert, Anne (Anne Schumacher, or Ashenhurst) Born in New York? 1/19/1905; died 7/5/1996 at her New York City home. Married to radio and television writer producer Frank Hummert (1935-1966 his death). Began her career as a reporter for a Baltimore newspaper. Joined a Chicago advertising agency as an assistant to her future husband Frank Hummert in 1930. Anne and Frank Hummert produced, and were the writers for more major "soap operas" than any other producers. See Frank Hummert for more details on the husband and wife teams career.