Mary Ryan Munisteri

Mary Ryan Munisteri is 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).

Positions held

Guiding Light

  • Head writer: 1986

Loving

Ryan's Hope

  • Head writer: 1982 - 1983
  • Associate head writer: 1975 - 1982, 1983–1984

Awards and nominations

Daytime Emmy Awards

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.

Head Writer Tenure

Preceded by
Claire Labine
Ryan's Hope
August 1982 January 1983
Succeeded by
Claire Labine
& Paul Avila Mayer
Preceded by
Jeff Ryder
Guiding Light
(with Jeff Ryder: May July 1986)
(with Ellen Barrett: July October 1986)

May October 1986
Succeeded by
Joseph D. Manetta
Preceded by
Millee Taggart
Tom King
Loving
1991 December 1991
Succeeded by
Addie Walsh
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