Mary Ryan Munisteri
Mary Ryan Munisteri was an American television soap opera writer. She was head writer of Ryan's Hope (1982–83), Guiding Light (1986), and Loving (1991). She wrote Mandy's Grandmother, a children special, which aired in 1981. She has three children, Matt Munisteri (musician), Ben Munisteri (choreographer), and Adele Munisteri (yoga teacher). She died on January 29, 2022.[1]
Positions held
- Head writer: May 1986-October 1986
- Head writer: August 1991-December 1991
- Head writer: August 1982 - January 1983
- Associate head writer: August 1975 - July 1982, January 1983– May 1984
Awards and nominations
Wins
- (1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983 & 1984; Best Writing; Ryan's Hope)
- (1981; Best Writing; Mandy's Grandmother)
Writers Guild of America Award
Wins
- (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983 & 1984 seasons; Ryan's Hope)
Nominations
- (1980 season; Ryan's Hope)
Connection to Ryan's Hope
Mary Ryan Munisteri was friends with Claire Labine and the inspirational namesake for the character of "Mary Ryan" from Ryan's Hope.
References
- "MARY Ryan MUNISTERI 1939 - 2022". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
External links
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