Ryan's Hope
Series 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.
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1 Season • 56 Episodes
30 min per episode
1975 – 1975
Premiered: Mon, Jul 7, 1975
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 1: “Episode 1”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Helen Gallagher
Maeve Ryan
Bernard Barrow
Johnny Ryan
Michael Levin
Jack Fenelli
Nancy Addison
Jillian Coleridge
Ron Hale
Dr. Roger Coleridge
Robin Lamont
Hostess in Coffee Shop
John Gabriel
Dr. Seneca Beaulac
Ilene Kristen
Delia Reid Ryan
Malcolm Groome
Dr. Patrick Ryan
Earl Hindman
Bob Reid
Kate Mulgrew
Mary Ryan Fenelli
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Avila Mayer, Claire Labine
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Ryan's Hope about?
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.
How many seasons does Ryan's Hope have?
Ryan's Hope comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Ryan's Hope?
Key cast members in Ryan's Hope include Helen Gallagher, Bernard Barrow, Michael Levin, Nancy Addison, Ron Hale.
Who created or directed Ryan's Hope?
Ryan's Hope was developed and directed by Paul Avila Mayer, Claire Labine.