Ben Jerrod is an American serial which ran from April 1, 1963 to June 28, 1963. The series is most notable for being the first daytime drama to be regularly televised in color. The show debuted April 1, 1963, the same day as General Hospital and The Doctors. Actor Michael M. Ryan played the show's title character. The cast also included Addison Richards, Lyle Talbot, Gerald Gordon, and Isabel Randolph. The show's musical bridges were provided by a guitar and percussion instruments.