The Resume

(July 7, 1975-January 13, 1989)
Created by Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer
Broadcast on ABC
Notable cast members included:
Helen Gallagher
Bernard Barrow
Michael Levin
Gale Sondergaard
The story of an Irish-American clan living in New York City

Why Ryan's Hope might be annoying:

Labine and Mayer had to force a cliffhanger on their CBS soap 'Love of Life' in order to fully devote their resources and writers in development of this show.
Like many soap operas, there were many inconsistencies and a high cast changeover rate.
The creators sold the show to ABC due to rising production costs.
ABC then fired the original creators and replaced them with Mary Munisteri.
This lead to often bizarre storylines such the search for a lost Egyptian queen and even the introduction of the Kirkland clan which alienated viewers.
The arrival of the rival Kirkland clan was often referred to as 'Kirkland's Hope.'
At the end of its run, it placed last among soaps in Nielsen ratings.
Some fans say that the 'Danny Boy' singing at the end of the finale was a disastrous ending.
Much like Loving, 'Hope' is considered a black sheep or white elephant in soap operas.

Why Ryan's Hope might not be annoying:

Many famous faces such as Corbin Bernsen, Marg Helgenberger, Kate Mulgrew and Christian Slater got their start on this show.
It has a cult following.
It had a very memorable theme song.
The show won 16 Daytime Emmys during its nearly 14 year run.

Credit: Birdienest81

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• ABC TV Series
• Birdienest81's Profiles [Series 04]
• Drama Series
• Faith, Hope and Charity
• Golden Girls References
• Lovely Lassies
• Luscious Laddies
• NY Magazine Top 13 Sexy Soaps [1981] (Ranked: 7)
• Profiles 27251-27500 (Ranked: 27375)
• Soap Operas/Daytime Drama Series
• TV Series Set in New York City
• TV Series That Lasted Ten or More Seasons
• TV Shows/Series

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 126 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 69 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying