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SUSAN SULLIVAN TO APPEAR IN A RECURRING ROLE ON ABC�S POPULAR COMEDY, �HOPE & FAITH�

Susan Sullivan, who portrayed the pretentious Katherine �Kitty� Montgomery in the popular ABC comedy series, �Dharma & Greg,� will appear in a recurring role on ABC�s �Hope & Faith.� Sullivan will play Dr. Nancy Lombard, a therapist who counsels Kelly Ripa�s character, Faith, on how to gain independence and turn her life around now that she is no longer a soap opera star. Her first appearance will be in �Faith�s Therapy,� scheduled for Friday, November 11 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET).

In addition to her work on �Dharma and Greg,� Sullivan is well known for her seven seasons as the put-upon Maggie on the legendary primetime drama, �Falcon Crest.�

Sullivan�s extensive television credits includes guest appearances on �Judging Amy,� �Joan of Arcadia� and �The Drew Carey Show.� Her feature film career was highlighted by a memorable role opposite Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz and Rupert Everett in the hit comedy, �My Best Friend�s Wedding.�

�Hope & Faith� stars Faith Ford as Hope, Kelly Ripa as Faith, Ted McGinley as Charley, Megan Fox as Sydney, Macey Cruthird as Hayley and Paulie Litt as Justin.