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Ryan's Hope

Ryan's Hope

Ryan's Hope

1975•1 season•56 episodes•~30m•

★6.5(7 ratings)

Drama

Overview

Ryan's Hope is an American soap opera created by Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer, originally airing for 13 years on ABC from July 7, 1975 to January 13, 1989. It revolved around the trials and tribulations within a large Irish-American family in the Riverside district of New York City.

Creators

Paul Avila Mayer, Claire Labine

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Main Cast

Helen Gallagher

Helen Gallagher

Maeve Ryan

Bernard Barrow

Bernard Barrow

Johnny Ryan

Michael Levin

Michael Levin

Jack Fenelli

Nancy Addison

Nancy Addison

Jillian Coleridge

Ron Hale

Ron Hale

Dr. Roger Coleridge

Robin Lamont

Robin Lamont

Hostess in Coffee Shop

John Gabriel

John Gabriel

Dr. Seneca Beaulac

Ilene Kristen

Ilene Kristen

Delia Reid Ryan

Malcolm Groome

Malcolm Groome

Dr. Patrick Ryan

Earl Hindman

Earl Hindman

Bob Reid

Kate Mulgrew

Kate Mulgrew

Mary Ryan Fenelli

Did You Know?

#1

The series spans 1 season with 56 episodes in total (avg. 56 per season).

#2

Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes.

#3

The show is currently in production with new episodes still being made.

#4

Originally aired on ABC.

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Seasons

Rating

6.5/10

Good

7 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Ryan's Hope

Status:

Returning Series

In Production:

Yes

Age Rating:

NR

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

First Episode:

7/7/1975

Last Episode:

7/7/1975

Networks:

ABC