Gerry Ryan Tonight

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Gerry Ryan Tonight
Also known asThe Gerry Ryan Tonight Show
Genre Light entertainment
Presented by Gerry Ryan
Country of origin Ireland
Original languageEnglish
No. of series3
No. of episodes83
Production
ProducerCharlie McCarthy
Production locations Studio 1/4, RTÉ Television Centre, Donnybrook, Dublin 4
Running time30–45 minutes
Release
Original network Network 2
Original release9 January 1995 (1995-01-09) 
26 March 1997 (1997-03-26)

Gerry Ryan Tonightis an Irish chat show hosted by Gerry Ryan that aired for three series on Network 2 between 1995 and 1997. The studio-based show featured guest interviews and live music. Gerry Ryan Tonight aired twice weekly for the first season and once a week for all subsequent seasons. [1]

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References

  1. "Ryan rather secret about new show", The Irish Times, 7 January 1995.