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. [citation needed] She has three children, Matt Munisteri (musician), Ben Munisteri (choreographer), and Adele Munisteri (yoga teacher). She died on January 29, 2022.[1]
Positions held[edit]
- 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[edit]
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[edit]
Mary Ryan Munisteri was friends with Claire Labine and the inspirational namesake for the character of "Mary Ryan" from Ryan's Hope.
Head Writer Tenure[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "MARY Ryan MUNISTERI 1939 - 2022". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2022-01-29.