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Ryan's Hope: An Oral History of Daytime's Groundbreaking Soap by Tom Lisanti
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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9780806542911
- Book Title
- Ryan's Hope : an Oral History of Daytime's Groundbreaking Soap
- Item Length
- 9.3 in
- Publisher
- Kensington Publishing Corporation
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.4 in
- Genre
- Performing Arts
- Topic
- Television / Genres / Drama, Television / Direction & Production, Television / History & Criticism
- Item Width
- 6.2 in
- Item Weight
- 23.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 432 Pages
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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 award-winning ABC TV serial drew viewers into the world of Maeve and Johnny Ryan, their children, friends, and extended family. This page-turning chronicle gathers memories and exclusive interviews to reveal the show's fascinating origin story--and explore why it's missed to this day. Ryan's Hope was the first soap to be set in a real city, within recognizable communities. The working-class, Irish-Catholic, immigrant Ryans were the core of a show that credibly tackled such topics as infidelity, addiction, religious faith, and women's rights. There was melodrama, to be sure, but also heart, depth, grit--provided by co-creators and head writers Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer. Labine and Mayer were also the executive producers in the early years, which gave them full control over their creation, from character backstories to lighting and costume. But there were also some missteps along the way, from the constant recasting of fan-favorite characters to ABC's ill-judged attempts to infuse the homey, family-oriented show with intrigue and adventure. Featuring the words of stars including Helen Gallagher, Malcolm Groome, Ron Hale, Ilene Kristen, Michael Levin, Ana Alicia, Roscoe Born, Catherine Hicks, Geoff Pierson, Andrew Robinson, and Gordon Thomson, along with writers, producers, production crew, and family members--plus never-before-seen photos and plot synopses--soap opera fans will find this insider account as captivating as the beloved show itself.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Kensington Publishing Corporation
ISBN-10
0806542918
ISBN-13
9780806542911
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18058806987
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ryan's Hope : an Oral History of Daytime's Groundbreaking Soap
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Television / Genres / Drama, Television / Direction & Production, Television / History & Criticism
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Performing Arts
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Item Weight
23.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
Praise for Ryan's Hope "Its scope, its attention to detail, and, in the end, the love that shows through on every page is what makes this oral history a must-have for Ryan's Hope fans, all soap fans, television fans, and future writers of books about soaps -- to show how it should be done!" SoapHub "Tom Lisanti's amazing new book on Ryan's Hope is a gift to soap opera fans everywhere. Tom's love for Ryan's Hope is evident in his detailed and thorough research. There hasn't been a soap book put together this well done since Christopher Schemering's groundbreaking The Soap Opera Encyclopedia in 1985." Marlena De LaCroix , Soaps for the Thinking Fan
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Love reading this book. Pictures and interviews with actors brings back memories of watching the soap, Ryan's Hope. It began when I was still in junior high school (middle school) and ended after I graduated college and began working. Like many viewers who followed Ryan's Hope, I was unhappy the show ended. This book is like a souvenir. In great condition.
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great condition, fast shipping. Thanks.
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Love reading this book. Pictures and interviews with actors brings back memories of watching the soap, Ryan's Hope. It began when I was still in junior high school (middle school) and ended after I graduated college and began working. Like many viewers who followed Ryan's Hope, I was unhappy the show ended. This book is like a souvenir. In great condition.
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fast shipping - well packaged - item as described