Ryan's Hope: An Oral History of Daytime's Groundbreaking Soap

by Tom Lisanti

A behind-the-scenes look at the show that changed daytime drama, an in-depth, intimate and entertaining cultural history, told in the words of its cast, crew, and creators.

From the opening scene of its first episode, in which Mary Ryan walks jauntily down a New York City street to her family's neighborhood bar, it was clear that Ryan's Hope would be unlike every daytime soap that had come before. Indeed, from 1975 to 1989, the Emmy...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806542918
• ISBN13: 9780806542911
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Citadel Press
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Excellent

This is an excellent telling of the history of the groundbreaking soap opera from those who were there. It’s a must read for any fan