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Could Jon Lindstrom be making his way back to General Hospital?
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Soap opera favorite, Jon Lindstrom who last played Craig Montgomery on As the World Turns and prior to that Kevin Collins on both Port Charles and General Hospital (And of course, Ryan Chamberlin), is in the news! Last week we interviewed the actor about the DVD release this week of his film, What Happens Next, where Lindstrom takes on a gay role for the first time in his career and is getting wonderful reviews. For the complete interview about the DVD release and Jon’s performance, make sure to log onto frontiersla.com tomorrow!
But in the meantime, Jon’s girlfriend, Cady McClain (Dixie, AMC and Rosanna, ATWT) had taken to her Twitter account with an interesting tease, which ABC Soaps In Depth inferred could be harkening Jon’s return to GH, that could also signal the return of Lucy Coe, played by Lynn Herring! Cady tweeted, “A little bird just told me GH is bringing back some fan favorites. Who will return, I wonder?”
During our conversation with Lindstrom about his film, we asked Jon if he would consider a return to the soaps, what he thought of the dwindling genre where New York City used to be its epicenter, and if he would come back to GH, with Frank Valentini and Ron Carlivati in charge. And here were some of our questions and a few of his answers.
We miss seeing your face every day on daytime television. You are so beloved and all your performances have been so wonderful. Would you come back to daytime and do a soap?
JON: Awww, thank you. I would come back to daytime, if there was the right situation. They know where to find me. I am happy to have a discussion anytime. I do not look down on the soaps at all. I have been very busy. I am finishing up work on the first movie I directed, and so I don’t really think about it. If it happens, it will probably be as much of a surprise to me as it is to you.
Has it been hard for you to watch the imploding of the daytime soap genre? And especially New York City, which has lost all of its soap production, most recently One Life to Live and your former show, As the World Turns!
JON: It’s been hard to watch what was once a very healthy industry getting squeezed down to nothing. It did not really have to go that way. I think the shows themselves were partly to blame. They got very grandiose with their budgets. And the soaps should be what makes them great; which was a minimum of sets, not too many characters, and not too many stories, and telling stories on a day-to-day basis about people who get up in the morning and go to work… and not about the mafia and the astronauts. It’s about people, who go to work and get in a car wreck, or their kids get hurt or sick, and you triumph and you press forward, and that is what they are about. That does not mean that things can’t be dramatized, and that you can’t have comic relief like we did with Kevin and Lucy on GH back in the old days. I think it needs to be very, very character driven and not romanticizing some life that nobody has. Most people are not in the mafia.
Really? (Laughs)
JON: If you watch General Hospital, you think they do! (Laughs)
I hope they bring you back to GH now, especially since new executive producer Frank Valentini, and new head writer, Ron Carlivati, are over there and bringing back some old favorites with many more 80’s and 90’s faves just on the horizon. The timing would be great!
JON: I heard that and we will see. Like I said, they know where to find me.
So would you be happy to see a return of Kevin, or Kevin and Lucy to General Hospital? Let us know! And, make sure to check out Jon’s DVD release of What Happens Next available at wolfevideo.com!
UPDATED: Heartbreaking news to report this Sunday evening, July 13. Two-time Daytime Emmy nominee and beloved soap veteran and television actor Scott Bryce (ex-Craig Montgomery, As the World Turns) has died at the age of 68.
Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, Bryce’s longtime friend and former co-star announced his death via her Facebook under an hour ago (in a post that has now been deleted, but see below). Arnaz expressed, “a wonderful actor, a beautiful man and a terrific husband and father, Scott Bryce, passed tonight. I am going to miss his eyes, his smile, his wit, his brain, his intelligence, his talent, his bravery, his laugh and his hugs. Dearest Jodi, dear Jackson, he’s watching over you now from a place of pure joy and will always be your guide. But, I hate these goodbyes. Rest in peace you marvelous, magnificent man”.
Previously, Bryce was diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal and stomach cancer back in October of 2024. He had credited early detection as a vital part of his journey. He had underwent medical treatment and had since reported being “on the mend.”
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SCOTT BRYCE’S RUN AS CRAIG MONTGOMERY WAS MEMORABLE
However, Lucie Arnaz shared on her Facebook post in the comment thread section when asked, that Scott’s cancer had returned. She has appeared in two projects with Bryce, the Indie film, The Pack and the TV series, Sons and Daughters.
Jackson Bryce, Scott’s beloved son, shared a beautiful tribute to his father after his passing on his Instagram where he shared that, “What began as stage three esophageal cancer eventually spread and became brain tumors that took his life away from him.”
Scott was the son of actor Ed Bryce, who was best-known for his role on the soaps as Bill Bauer on Guiding Light from 1959 to 1983. On As the World Turns, Scott had a significant run as Craig Montgomery, and at one point was initially paired on-screen with Meg Ryan (ex-Betsy Stewart). Bryce had appeared on the CBS soap opera from 1982–1991, 1993–1994, and 2007–2008.
AS THE WORLD TURNS CO-STAR PAYS TRIBUTE
On As the Word Turns, Scott’s on-screen romance was with Finn Carter, who played Sierra Esteban was a fan favorite for longtime viewers.
Carter expressed her grief on Instagram following the news of Bryce’s passing sharing, “My sadness knows no bounds. My gratitude for Scott knows even fewer. Scott was the best husband a woman could ask for. As an actor he was fearless, kind, generous and forever looking for ways to grow. And what a sense of humor! It is so difficult to write this as I can not stop crying . Scott , you were a gift that I did not deserve and one the world was freely given . All of my love to you – ah, just can’t stop crying. See you soon ( not too soon) and look forward to recalling our days on As The World Turns . You patiently taught me so much . XO”
It was during his initial run that Scott received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his performances as the manipulative Craig Montgomery. Bryce was nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in both 1986 and 1987.
Bryce exited ATWT in February of 2008 and by December of that year, Jon Lindstrom, (Beyond the Gates, General Hospital) was brought in as the final Craig from 2008-2010 as the soap went off the air. Over the years, Hunt Block and Jeffrey Meek also played the role of Craig.
FROM OAKDALE TO PRIMETIME
In addition, Scott appeared in numerous episodic comedy and drama series throughout his career with roles in: Murphy Brown, The Facts of Life, ER, Law & Order, Reba and Sex and the City and Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, Homeland, 30 Rock to name but a few. On the soaps, Bryce also appeared on One Life to Live in the role of a psychiatrist, Dr. Ed Crosby, from 2006-2007.
Scott is survived by his wife Jodi Stevens and their son, Jackson.
Michael Fairman TV will bring you further updates on this developing story.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Scott Bryce via the comment section below. But first check out these scenes featuring Scott in moments from As the World Turns with Cady McClain and Marie Wilson.
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‘As the World Turns’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’ Alum, Colleen Zenk Arrested for Third DUI Since 2010
UPDATED: Fan favorite, Colleen Zenk (ex-Barbara, As the World Turns, ex-Jordan, The Young and the Restless) found herself in trouble with the law when she was arrested for a DUI in Naples, Florida near where she lives.
The incident took place back on May 15 at 7:35 pm, when the actress was charged with a DUI resulting in damage to property or person of another with a with a blood alcohol level of 0.15 or higher, above the legal limit of 0.08. Both misdemeanors carry a bond of $1,000.
Soap Opera Network was the first to report the news after they had obtained records from County Sheriff’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office in Collier County.
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Zenk posted bond on May 16, 2026, and court date that was set for June 10, 2026. Although she did not appear in person at the hearing after filing a Waiver of Appearance at Non-Mandatory Court Appearances, she pled not guilty through her attorney, with a continuance scheduled for July 29, 2026, for pre-trial.
Now, according to PEOPLE.com, Zenk’s attorney shared on June 30, “The charges are being defended. Ms. Zenk has not been convicted of anything. The truth will be played out in court.”
According to the arrest report, a witness told deputies they saw Zenk backing out of a handicap parking space near a Tommy Bahama store when her vehicle struck another parked car. The same witness alleged Zenk continued moving after the collision before being stopped a short distance away and claimed she appeared unsteady after exiting her vehicle.
In addition, after Zenk greed to perform field sobriety exercises, the arresting officer notated that Zenk showed multiple signs of impairment, including balance issues, swaying and difficulty following instructions.
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PREVIOUS DUI TROUBLE
This is not the first time Colleen has been arrested for DUI. This is her third. She was first arrested in April 1, 2010, when she was pulled over by police in Wilton, Connecticut, for erratic driving and crossing into the oncoming lane of traffic, resulting in charges of DUI and improper lane usage. The second time was back on May 28, 2017. Zenk was charged with a DUI, marking her first offense and arrest in Collier County.
Zenk made her daytime debut as Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns in 1978 and remained with the series until its final episode in 2010. Viewers will recall, Barbara dancing with Henry Coleman (Trent Dawson) to “Last Dance” in the finale.
Along the way, Colleen earned three Daytime Emmy Award nominations for taking the once girl to a bad girl and eventually a fully evolved character. Then in November of 2023, Colleen made her triumphant return to daytime as the villainous and oft-kilter, Jordan Howard who had more than nine lives! The character was eventually killed off in 2025.
Jordan was the creation of departing head writer, Josh Griffith, who has brought Zenk and Hayley Erin as “Claire” to Y&R to shake things up for the Newmans.
Share your thoughts on the latest DUI charges for Colleen Zenk via the comment section below. Do you hope she gets the opportunity to appear on another soap? Let us know.
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ATWT Alum Martha Byrne Pays Tribute to Eileen Fulton: “The Original Soap Star Who Paved the Way for the Likes of a Susan Lucci or Andrea Evans”
Tributes and remembrances are pouring in for the the late Eileen Fulton, who passed away on July 14th at the age of 91. Fulton broke the soap opera mold back in the early 60’s when she was cast to play Lisa Miller on As the World Turns, who would turn out to be the first villiainess, vixen, and homewrecker of daytime television.
Fans of the soap loved to love to hate her for how she destroyed many lives in her quests to nab a husband; especially one she had set her sights set on. In fact, Lisa was married 8 times during the history of the show. Fulton was with ATWT on and off until the final year of the show in 2010.
Martha Byrne, who has been Fulton’s castmate for a time (Bryne played Lily Snyder from 1985 to 1989 and then again from 1993-2008 where she also played Rose D’Angelo), took to her account on x to share her thoughts on what Eileen meant to the genre, and also spoke on how Fulton handled not being as front and center on the soap operas as the years went by.
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“What can I say about Eileen Fulton. The original soap star who paved the road for the likes of a Susan Lucci or Andrea Evans,” began Bryne. “Since Eileen started on ATWT when the show was live, there aren’t enough pieces of history for us to truly grasp the enormity of her stardom and presence in the entertainment business. I remember being so impressed that she was a writer. The best part was she would use real stories from behind the scenes and change the names. Maybe that was her way of giving the audience a wink to include them even more.”
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Bryne went to share, “She (Eileen) loved her fans and she had many. I went to her one woman shows and the place was always packed. As the years went on and her role wasn’t as prominent as it had been she took it with class. I never heard her complain as many did who were frustrated they didn’t have a storyline. She was always a class act and a true pro who knew a storyline or another opportunity was only around the corner. She knew her value and was secure in herself. A national treasure who shaped the entire industry. Thank you Eileen. I’m sure there was a pink feather boa waiting for you just inside the pearly gates.”
So, what did you think about the sentiments shared by Martha on the legendary Eileen Fulton? Would you agree, as we have previously noted, that Lisa as played by Eileen, was really the prototype for all soap opera “bad girls” to follow? Did you appreciate the fact that while having a more diminished role over the last few decades of ATWT, Eileen took it in stride? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
What can I say about Eileen Fulton. The original soap star who paved the road for the likes of a Susan Lucci or Andrea Evans. Since Eileen started on ATWT when the show was live there aren’t enough pieces of history for us to truly grasp the enormity of her stardom and presence… pic.twitter.com/bN3skb2Rws
— Martha Byrne (@MarthaByrne10) July 20, 2025
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Yes!!! I too would like to see the mob stuff go away.
I am excited for what could be a return to the “glory days” of General Hopsital. I am definitely started to watch again. The 80’s, early 90’s cast was when i last watched faithfullyt
I’d love to see Jon Linstrom and Lynn Herring back on GH.
Bring back Nurses Ball. Please.
Put Sonny on the next Freighter out of Port Charles, then bring back Kevin and Lucy.
I agree! I miss them! And while they’re at it, bring back the Nurse’s Ball.
I’m thrilled that so many favorites are coming back to General Hospital. But Valentini must also cut some of the staff. ABC gave Valentini the mandate to make General Hospital profitable, not the other way around. How does increasing the cast make the show solvent?
Get rid of the newbies and put Sonny as a recurring actor (although Dante may stay on contract). People are fed up with this mob bullshit. Guza and Frons wanted to attract the male audience. While this may have worked 5-10 years ago, the mob concept is now outdated, fans are fed up with it and want more tradition on GH. And GH does not even have that many male viewers anyway (at least, not at the present time). Y&R and DAYS both have higher ratios of male viewers than GH does and I wouldn’t be surprised if B&B does too.
Amen Mr. Lindstrom you are so on spot. And we could use some Lucy Coe just for a little comic releif and she still has the best toned arms in the business. Plus both of them can act!!!
kevin and lucy were fun to watch,I was really surprised that general hospital never asked these two back,and if he is coming back to port charles I hope that lucy is not far behind,Im just worried that with so many people ,there will be to many stories going on at the same time ,we dont need that either, even though I would love to see all the oldies come back ,because anything is better then it has been,the mob ,that took over general hospital takes up the whole hour ,this is why I am so happy that john mcbain will join the pcpd ,he definitely knows how to put people behind bars ,bo and john never let anyone get away with murder,so if he puts all the gangsters in prison,there will be room for kevin and lucy.
Hey Barbara T. Got your post. Cable was down at first, and then… I got caught up with some challenges of my own that had me having to prepare and then voice my concerns in a public forum. I’m dead right now, rough week, especially today. Out of town tomorrow, just for the day visiting my alumni on business. I will respond to your post Friday evening or Saturday for sure. Friday, I maybe tired from the drive. I just left a post about Jon/Kevin coming back to GH, below. Have a Goodnite and Wonderful Friday.
glad your back ,there are alot of things happening in the soap world ,and I am also nervous about to many people showing up in port charles,at this time ,they are not saying he will show up ,(kevin),when all my children ended ,I started watching days of our lives ,and I was surprised at all the oldies that showed up there,I use to watch it till it was moved in the one life to live time slot,and I wasnt giving oltl up,as I always said ,the best soap won in that case and that was a very long time ago,maggie was a new member to the hortons.looking forward to hearing what you have to say about several things going on in the soap world,some good some bad and some boring.cant believe we are at the end of week 4 ,with no one life to live.
Got back into town tonight at 8pm, so that’s why I answered your post this morning BC I knew I would be dead when I got in tonight…. as I am. Have you and Scott made up, Lol. At least you have me and Heather which I have corresponded with as well, but not as much as I have with you. I left my TV on today while I was out as I have since OLTL went off, BUT I leave the TV on channel 2, certainly not channel 7…even if that means GH won’t get the ratings. If I’m home, I always put on GH, rather I’m watching or not.., I am listening. But it goes on GH and channel 7 at 3pm. Not before. LOL You wil have to give me a GH update, I have missed it for a few…
Barbara: Look on the page with Whitney, someone is Blasting again…!!
You can tell when a show is being cancelled when you start seeing all of these veterans appear.
No, I dont want to see Kevin back. I think they have hired enough BLAST from the PAST back. I can’t imagine how they will make ALL these past character’s tie into the current cast, especially if the show isn’t canceling. Now if it is cancelling THAN I see how it can be done AS IT WAS done on AMC and OLTL. Therefore with this (possible)annoucement of Jon, GH might be on it’s way out and that’s why porducer’s Frank and Ron were hired to do for GH what they did for OLTL, give GH a SUPERB ending. This is what this is rounding up to look like. BC with the soaps on these buggets they’s are talking about, they are hiring ALLOT of ole cast back, while still having the current cast. That’s a Truck load of stories to tell all at one time for a show that is continueing, unless they plan of firing at least 8 people of the current cast. Former cast cost money to pay and let’s not forget their wardrobs… hummm!
soap surfing again, but there is to much to tell about the comings and goings in port charles,another favorite sight that I go to is soaptown usa,go to the loose lips and there is always some interesting tid bits going on,read the general hospital one.theres alot of information .there are to many ,as you wrote blasts from the past,that are coming to port charles ,we dont need so many stories going on at the same time,I heard that ethan is gone already ,whether that is true or not ,cant say,ron is good with secrets,look how long he kept the victor is alive quiet,I knew he was alive and I kept telling everyone including you that todd is not a killer and trevor st john is still with us,my family doesnt call me the soap queen for nothing, I usually figure out the stories ,even though I was surprised and thought it was brilliant .I know you dont agree, but I want a little piece of landview in port charles ,then it makes one life to live ,not gone forever ,which it looks like its going to stay that way.unless something happens and agnes nixon gets her rights back to continue where abc rudely cut us off.oh and another thing I read at soaptown,I dont even want to say it,but robin is going to die in a mob explosion ,making me continue to hate sonny,even more then I already do.anyway go there and read it ,its a good read.ok now this is for ron and frank,PLEASE DONT KILL ROBIN.let cassandra get blown up,and if you do blow up robin,PLEASE< LET HER WALK AWAY.1loveabcsoaps,do you think they will listen?
No Barb, they never listen to us, BUT I hope they hear Your plea’s!!!!! : )
fell asleep during the emmys ,heard adel or however her name is spelled got 6 of them ,ever since saturday,ive been singing whitney houston songs ,there in my head ,I have a couple of her cds so i listened to them,what a shame ,liked what you said about kim zimmers comment ,what she said is the truth.but i do believe that everyone is in charge of there own life ,and when you choose to do drugs knowing what they can do to you ,you are playing games with your life.never did that stuff,dont like anything that messes with your head,I went nuts one time when they gave me a calm down drug before they rolled me into emergency surgery .after the surgery I remember the nurse yelling at me to breathe,they had to put me on oxygen.so maybe all those drugs she had ,made her not breathe,I remember that after the hell I went through that day,I had to stay in the hospital ,for a week.aside from the pain I had to stay in bed and watched house the I d channel and,I got to watch my beloved soaps without having to get up.I watched a lot of television.did you go to soaptown usa and read the loose lips,Its a good read.
Barb: Your talking about your evening and the Emmys, Whitney and her plights, BUT never FAR BEHIND is your mention of your BELOVED soaps. lol That’s my Barbara!
I don’t think the return of past actors has anything to do with General Hospital getting cancelled. AMC and OLTL brought past actors AFTER they were cancelled while GH is bringing old characters to prevent the show from getting the axe.
I think that GH is trying to imitate Days’ reboot (which BTW was a failure and hasn’t done anything to improve their ratings). But General Hospital has more prominent high profile actors than Days does, so the reboot COULD work for GH even it didn’t for Days
If GH ratings are getting better by April, I think it will continue especially with The Revolution’s poor ratings which has scored a tremendous low of 1,44 total millions last week
sad to see the mob stuff go away, i liked it!! they just never wrote any good stories outside of the mob guys, sadly it seems gh is bringing alot of people back, just like AMC and OLTL did before it went off the air, could GH be doing the same thing to end by summer? hopefully not but it seems like it is.
I would love to see Lynn Herring return just so long as Lucy does not have vampire slayer powers anymore. That was simply ridiculous.
thats right,I forgot about lucys vampire slayer skills ,hey, general hospital started it before the breakout of those vampire movies and shows today. no ,we dont need that ,but you made me lol.kevin and lucy were good together and funny.I waited a long time wondering why the writers never brought them back,with lucys goose.guess they had to many mob stories to write.
Where have U been over this weeknd? Are you watching the Grammy’s? I did a few post, Susan Lucci, Whitney, YOU….. LOL Hit me back.
,Hey David thanks for reminding me about that vampire stuff I never really watched Port Charles, so Mr. Lindstrom real life does not have vampires either. Too Funny!
I really miss Lucy. She was a lot of fun and had so much energy. Bring Lynn Herring back with John
I would absolutely LOVE to see Jon and Lynn both back on GH!