General Hospital
Daytime Emmy Nominee Interview: General Hospital's Jason Thompson!
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On Wednesday, General Hospital fans were overjoyed with the news that Jason Thompson’s (Patrick Drake) name had been called as one of the four actors competing for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category at this year’s upcoming 40th annual Daytime Emmy Awards!
Thompson’s reel in which a grieving Patrick tries to prepare himself to go to his beloved wife Robin’s funeral, was so riveting that tears flowed not only on-screen for Patrick, but for viewers everywhere in what now for all intent and purposes is a soap classic.
On-Air On-Soaps caught up with Jason to share in his thrill of getting the recognition for his work, to find out how he was able to get through the now memorable tie-scene in the nominated episode, and what nomination day was like for one of the new class of soap opera leading men! So here now is what Jason had to say about being in the running for Daytime Emmy 2013!
I was over at The Young and the Restless on Emmy nomination day, and your fellow Lead Actor nominee, Michael Muhney (Adam Newman) told me he was actually rooting for you to win! He said he was incredibly impressed with your performance!
JASON: Wow! That is pretty crazy for him to say. Michael is a super nice guy. The nomination is so cool and I am so stoked. There were a couple of people I expected to get nominated who didn’t. So when you say that, no one knows what is going to happen. I am not going to lie to you, if you’re in it, you want to win it.
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Many people were devastated that Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) was not nominated! I know the two of you worked so closely together throughout the eligibility year, and her performances were astounding as well!
JASON: I don’t know how that happened! But I know what Finola did, and I was shocked and bummed that she did not get nominated. Obviously, I feel good about myself personally landing a nomination, but it would have been really, really special for us both to be there, because we went through a lot together.
Obviously, your reel has clearly resonated big time with the blue-ribbon panel! What happened on Emmy nomination day morning? How did you find out you were in the running for Outstanding Lead Actor?
JASON: To be honest, I did not have the best sleep. It was not because it was Emmy day. I had a cold the other day. So I was kind of tossing and turning a little bit. I think literally at 6AM my phone started buzzing and then it rang … and then it was my dad! So at that point I figured either he is going to say, “Better luck next time!” or “Congratulations!” I could hear him and my mom were really excited. It was nice having them be my first call in Canada. You know the amount of support it takes in this career, and to have them in my life, and their support, and to be the first call, it was great. Then I checked my phone and Ron Carlivati (head writer, GH) was the first tweet that came through. After that, they came flowing through from so many people. The nomination woke me up in a good way, the best way!
And what is so cool is … this is your first nomination in the Lead Actor in a Drama Series category!
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JASON: I have been nominated before and those were special, especially my first one. This is my first nomination in Lead Actor. As I have said to you before, the work is the most gratifying part of this, but as you have said before, you might never have something like this again. So to be able to tell a story like losing your wife, and me going through my own process of mourning Kimberly McCullough (Robin) in that way, and then GH’s 50th anniversary, and the Nurses’ Ball, it was all incredible to be a part of. Then, working with Kelly Theibaud (Britt) and Teresa Castillo (Sabrina) and Brooklyn Rae Silzer (Emma) becoming this little actress, it’s personally been a tremendous year. This is just a really nice thing, or cherry to put on top of it. Steve Burton (Ex-Jason, GH, and now Dylan Y&R) sent me a really beautiful text message this morning. He said, “I have been a fan of your work for a really long time.” You get those messages and you go, “Wow! What else can you ask for? This is good!”
Your nominated performance is one that is a classic! Do you have any sense of that as the actor who drives those heartbreaking scenes?
JASON: The thing is, when you watch that scene, you notice it. It takes a small army. Bill Ludel directed that episode. So when we were trying to figure it out, he was one of the guys in the production office, he and Scott McKinsey (director, GH). They looked at it and went “Whoa!” It takes those moments: Kimberly, the music, the cues. It takes so much to make one scene, let alone one episode. As much as I feel very grateful to get recognition for scenes like that, I know how many people who are not in the scene, and are just outside the light it takes to make it work.
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Do you remember going through the emotional moments in the tie scene? Or, were you so in the moment that you don’t even recall what happened?
JASON: I just remember staying there and I remember smelling Kimberly. She just leaned in and I smelt her for the three minutes. It wasn’t a plan to keep my eyes closed, and it wasn’t anything like that. She pulls away and I just stayed there. Sometimes there is beauty that comes from one take, sometimes it’s many takes. We are the one take industry, and sometimes it works. Sometimes you just get it right and it all aligns. Hey, I am fortunate that scene was written for me and that it all came together for me, let alone that episode. You live and die by these decisions. I felt like this was an opportunity to do what I could with this material and create with my peers.
What did Kimberly McCullough say to you upon learning you were nominated?
JASON: She called me and said, “What’s up?” (Laughs) We don’t have to say anything to each other. She knows how much I care about her, and what we mean to each other. It’s that simple. We don’t need any fancier words than that. She is very proud of me and I know it. It’s awesome. To have somebody like that in my corner is a gift. I know how much I learned from her.
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I remember meeting you years ago and you were the newbie on General Hospital! And I also remember feeling like Kimberly really took you under her wing and showed you the ropes of a soap!
JASON: She did take me under her wing. Kimberly is a no B.S. kind of girl. She didn’t play by the rules. She never really did. I had the best teacher. She stood up for herself, she stood up for me, and she stood up for our story. I learned from her in that way. The fact that it’s a story when she leaves, and that is when I get the little extra recognition, is very humbling. It’s a special relationship that we have.
Did you hear from General Hospital executive producer, Frank Valentini? What did he have to say about your nomination?
JASON: Frank called me which was fantastic. He said he was proud of me. After I finished this whole storyline, Frank and I had a discussion. I basically thanked him for the support and the storyline. Frank was new to GH when this happened. He came in the day Robin was blown up! That was one of his first days. We built a trusting relationship right off the bat. It’s a really nice thing to have that kind of person in your corner. I am proud of him and Ron, proud of the show for sure, and obviously, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) Julie Berman (Ex-Lulu), Kristen Alderson (Ex-Starr) and Lindsey Morgan (Ex-Kristina) on their nomination. GH was amazing this year!
So soap fans, what do you think of Jason’s chances to win the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series? Did you feel it was one of the best performances of the year? Would you like to see Jason take home the prize? Let us know!
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 16, respectively.
The full reveal on Tuesday follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories and congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
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FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
General Hospital’s 16,000th episode was packed with little reminders through points in today’s script that the ABC daytime drama series has set another milestone and it paved the way for the return of fan favorite and newly nominated Daytime Emmy Lead Actor nominee Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). The 16,000th episode also introduced viewers to the new surgeon in Port Charles Dr. Tristan Roberts played by Dean Geyer.
Here are the key takeaways and what went down on the July 13 episode: Tristan and Jason are seated next to each other on a plane heading to Port Charles. Throughout the flight, a beaten up Jason has flashbacks to being thrown into, and being held captive in a cell and tortured. It appears Jason is suffering from some form of PTSD from what he was put through after being dragged out of Port Charles by the WSB months ago.
As the plane prepares to land, Tristan tells Jason there would be a car waiting for him once they land and to enjoy the rest of his life. Later, Tristan arrives at the nurses and doctors hub at GH and approaches Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). He tells her his name and that he is the new surgeon on staff.
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A REUNION PLUS A HEAD NURSE DEFENDS SONNY
Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Jason is outside the Quartermaine boathouse looking bewildered when he runs into Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), who is so thrilled to see his father, and the two hugs each other as tears are shed.
Elsewhere, Elizabeth tells Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he thinks its a great idea for him to get the 16th seat on the hospital board, but when it comes times to convince Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) of that, things go awry when Tracy, Laura and Sonny try to work things out. After Tracy launches into Sonny about killing Alan and Monica’s son AJ, Sonny walks away dejected.
Next, Sonny runs into Elizabeth, where he informs her what happened with Tracy. So what’s a head nurse to do? Elizabeth marches into the conference room and reminds Tracy of all the different donations and ways Sonny has contributed to the hospital from the Stone Cates AIDS wing, to the Michael Corinthos Center for Pediatric Head Injuries as well as his constant support each year for the GH Nurses’ Ball.
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WSB WAR SCARS
Then, in one of the best parts for longtime fans of the series, Elizabeth talks about her legendary grandparents, Audrey and Steve Hardy and she tells Tracy they would have wanted Sonny to have a seat on the board for all the good that he has done for the hospital. After Elizabeth states Sonny’s case, things took a turn and Tracy and Sonny wound up shaking hands as Sonny is board member #16.
In the how great was it to see Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) together scenes department, the pick-up of last Friday’s cliffhanger is played out as the two former lovers fill each other in on what has gone down in their lives in the last several months including Valentin admitting he had been living in Carly’s attic, and Anna realizing she was kidnapped by Cullum, Sidwell and Cassius Faison. During their conversation, Anna sees the hallucination of Peter August (Wes Ramsey) right while Valentin is standing there.
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Later Anna was on her way to saying goodbye to Valentin, when the two share an emotional hug. After Valentin made his exit, Peter reappeared and warned Anna to not let Valentin distract her because she has important work to do. Anna answers, “I know.”
So, what did you think of General Hospital’s 16,000 episode? What do you think is wrong with Jason? What is the important “work” that Anna has to do? Were you glad to see Sonny get a seat on the hospital board, or not so much. Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out the scenes on Jason and Tristan’s long flight to Port Charles.
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I wish for this very deserving, very dynamic, very special, very talented, very expressive, and other descriptives TO WIN! He gave powerhouse after powerhouse performances! Please Emmy gods, GIVE JASON THOMPSON THE EMMY!
jason rocks, and i hope he wins the Emmy!
Jason deserves to win!!!
I sure hope Jason Thompson Wins!!! He is a Fantastic actor and deserves to Win!,
I hope that Jason Thompson wins. Please oh Please give Jason Thompson the Emmy. He is an awesome, outstanding actor and deserves to win for his work!!
This was the best choice. Jason was not always one of my favorites on the show, not even when I met him 2 years ago at GHFCW but in the past couple years, he has become one of my Top Ten favorite men on Daytime. I really wish him the best of luck and pray that he wins.
Thank you Mr. Fairman, for another awesome interview.
I am not normally bitter when “my” soap character’s actor doesn’t win. But honestly, if Jason doesn’t win this year, I’m going to scream.
Jason deserves to win. He has always been fantastic but the scenes in those few weeks were unbelievable . He brought it every day and had everyone crying with him. I don’t think I have ever cried so much over a soap story. Not that Doug, who I really like, and the others weren’t good but I think Jason was better. Good luck Jason you deserve the win.
I want him to win!!! His performance was excellent and phenomenally emotionally riveting!!! He seems like such a good guy and I am going to hope he takes it!!!
Great interview Michael!!! You are sooooooo good at getting the best in all of your interviews!!!
Congratulations Jason!!! Congratulations GH for all that you did to give Jason this opportunity to win!!!
This catagory is so filled with talent, great storylines, makes the choosing difficult. But I believe Jason is the winner. Id also be happy for Michael or Doug. Peter is great year in and year out but has won before.
I’m rooting for Jason to win but Doug Davidson was brilliant! He may be the spoiler!
To me Doug should win although Jason is just behind him..but Doug Davidson was AMAZING, i just really felt his pain and guilt towards his heartbreaking relationship with his own son Ricky..i can’t explain i felt it..Jason was brilliant but it did not touch me like that.
Just give him that Emmy right NOW! He is hands down the best male actor on soaps this past year. From this fantastic story of Patrick mourning Robin to even the mediocre crap now of Britt and Sabrina vying for Patrick, he never phones in a performance, always gives 150 percent! I am not putting down the other nominees but this has been Jason’s year. And that an actor competing against him in this category from another show just confirms that not only does Jason’s fellow GH workers and fans respect him, but the industry as a whole. He deserves that Emmy no question about it!
Jenny
He very definitely deserves the win – he is an extraordinary actor – and could be an Oscar winning actor – so daytime is luck to have him.
an Oscar ?! Euh maybe one day (i love Jason Thompson) but don’t go too fast still..he is not Marlon Brando Linda but an handsome and great soap actor maybe one day he will have a chance to give an amazing performance on a great movie but it is not here yet girl.
I don’t agree – I’ve been watching actors for 50 years – and he is extraordinary. I’d love to see him do more ad different – he’s up to anything. He can’t race Daniel Day-Lewis…..yet. But then, no one can.
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IMO.
LD
I truly hope Jason wins the Emmy. His work has always been terrific, but the scenes all throughout Robin’s “death” were especially stellar.
Wonderful interview, Michael, as always!
I so want Jason 2 win. He’s Emmy Reels had me in tears still watch and I’m bawling like a child who has never stopped. Go Jason Rooting 4 u Buddy. I love the relationship Kim and Jason have its evident off and on screen. Wow Jason next we will hear little Brooklyn will be nominated. Its wonderful he’s parents got 2 call him first. Sad Finola never got NOM she’s a winner 4 me. One of things I <3 about Jason he's so humble no wonder he's so popular. Frank and Ron are amazing for taking a soap on the brink of cancelation 2 bring as popular as ever
yep Finola Hughes deserved a nom..but guys daytime emmys most of the time are not serious..i am happy for Jason and Doug they gave great performances who deserve to be praised but often the great performances are not the first to be rewarded..it is above all if you know the goor people, if you are liked by the industry and if your reel was quite good (doesn’t need to be amazing and some amazing reels are snubbed often..)
i watch all four soaps so i have seen the other nominees in action – jason thompson should win this hands down……………..
Thanks so much for this interview Michael.
From the moment those scenes the day of Robin’s funeral aired, I knew they were special. That tie scene in particular was not only the best scene I’ve ever seen on daytime, but the best scene I have ever seen on television. Period. It moved me so much and a large reason why was Jason’s performance. Without much dialogue, I could feel Patrick’s pain so acutely that I literally felt my heart being ripped out of my chest. That is the essence of a good actor. To make the audience FEEL and Jason never disappoints in that regard, even in instances where I haven’t liked the story.
To have him nominated for scenes in which Kimberly acted opposite, also is a great thing. Those two built something special over six years. They were truly magic on screen and you can always see the mutual admiration society they have for each other. They always have each other’s backs and in those scenes you could feel them feeding off each other. Truly magical.
I am sure the other actors in that category gave terrific performances as well, but this is Jason’s year and he deserves that Emmy. He has been consistently good year in and year out. It is about time that he is recognized for that and hopefully, some lucky primetime or film producer sees how terrific he is as well and offers him the opportunity to spread his wings even more.
I always said Kimberly and JT are magic on screen and that scene proved it. With them you didn’t need words or slanted writing to get you to like them. They have a special natural chemistry that comes only once. They were a couple you could relate to. They took lemons, at times fromGH writers,and made lemonade, as my mom said. Scrubs will always be the best supercouple . You have it or you don’t but you cannot manufacture what they have. Will always root for SCRUBS to be together with their Emma.
Thanks for the terrific interview with Jason Thompson. I am so thrilled for him on his Emmy nomination. When just recalling the scenes during that episode of Robin’s funeral has me in tears, you know that it was a special moment on TV… period. I have always been awed by the amazing chemistry between Jason and Kimberly McCullough. They just feel so natural together; nothing is forced or faked and they don’t even need any words to convey their characters’ feelings. Their relationship, both on and off screen is just so REAL. I miss them working together so much and am rooting for an eventual Scrubs reunion.
Wow, he’s a QT and a great actor. I love the Patrick/Sabrina/Britt storyline on GH!
Jason absolutely deserves the Emmy this year! That tie scene was so moving – I don’t see how anyone could see it and not tear up (or do the ugly cry like I did!) – Jason and Kimberly have a chemistry that just can’t be duplicated! Robin and Patrick will always be my favorite couple! If Jason doesn’t win, it will be a major injustice! Rooting for you, Jason!!!!!
Thank you for saying…. this is a story line… “classic”.
so much love, time, and travel happened.
the stars aligned… talent emerged… time left for the story to finish.
so what happens inbetween are moot point.
i looked forward to this.
Jason Thompsons’ acting… enthralled. his and KM’s Robin one lifed… and you can’t beleive it…. yet.
I think their will be a conclusion.
tha’ts how much their story worked…. passionate responses…
i’ts fun to hear how much fun and being a part off… this all became… and panned out…
it’s the whole process… and you’ve echelon’ed.
studied with the best.
Jason is one of the best actors on daytime soaps right now. He is also one of the most handsome! I really hope that he wins this year!