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EXCLUSIVE: GH's Kelly Monaco Opens Up About JaSam, Liz/Sam Fan Wars, Public Perception & What's Up With Those Fainting Spells?

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Such a class act… love her… don’t care what others say… I also love Becky Herbst and Liz, not all of us fans chose sides… though I like Jason and Sam better and loving the Liz and Franco pairing… FYI, I like Jason and Sam better with Billy Miller as Jason, Miller is rocking it! Thanks for the interview folks!
That’s something I wish the more strident members of the two fan bases would remember (and not just in regard to this particular on-screen rivalry, but others like the Hope fan base on Days): that not all of us are necessarily in one camp or the other, just because there’s a war going. If I say something in favor of Jason and Sam, I’m not necessarily anti-Liz/Rebecca, and if I react favorably to Jason and Liz, I’m not necessarily anti-Sam/Kelly. I want a good, believable story, period (which, incidentally, I don’t think we’ve gotten in this case, but that’s on… Read more »
Beautifully put, Michael (not Fairman). I like Sam, and I like Lizzy–liking one does not negate the ability to like the other.
Michael (Not Fairman), Agreed with you on the first part. Very well said! Second part about triangles, to me, it’s not even about not knowing who is the good or bad guy. Just because one is good doesn’t mean he/she should be chosen and bad one be ditched. A pairing to me should be based on chemistry and great writing. Third, I just wanted to point out that if Liz hadn’t known Jake was Jason, she wouldn’t have want him. We saw how Liz picked Ric over Jake Doe but as soon as Liz discovered Jake Doe was Jason, she… Read more »
Exactly!@Michael (not Fairman)…and Harry, too! I’ve never found my affection for Liz or Sam to be necessarily mutually exclusive…comparing these two characters (and the lovely ladies who portray them) is like saying one must choose between an apple and an orange….as if one were unable to enjoy them both, albeit for different reasons! With all the horrible newbies that GH seems to present with disturbing regularity, I’m simply gratified that we still have these two stellar legacy players around to grace the GH canvas, particularly as there are certainly enough other major—and niggling—objections to characters and storylines left to debate… Read more »
AGREED, I like both actresses but personally I want the characters away from each other. Liz needs a decent man…Sam is better suited to Jason. Both of them have had no real family so they fit better….Just my opinion….
On another note… This show is full of powerful actors and actresses… big names! As a wanna be writer there is no cast I would want to write for more!
What Michael (not Fairman) said.
Kelly is always a class act! I have met her several times and appreciate her genus kindness, professionalism, sense of humor, and fun spirit. This is a very nicely written interview Michael. Thanks to you and Kelly for sharing.
Thank you Michael for a fantastic interview with my favorite Kelly!!!! I am excited for a new story for her and very intrigued that maybe she will have some Airtime with Michael Easton!!! Hmm….. Is he really Caleb???? Glad to hear she is having fun with Billy & having fun on the show!!! I would like to add again that I think Helena cursed the knife or Sam and that IS the real resson Julian went nuts! It’s a case of the Shining I tell ya!!!! Kelly is awesome…. !!
Yea she is really awesome actor
I agree
It was a really good interview. Mr Fairman asks thought provoking questions. I also appreciated Kelly’s thoughtful and honest answers.
That said, I have to admit I find Sam and Jason as boring as their monochromatic wardrobe and no, I am not engaged in the Jasam vs Liaison fan wars. Perhaps it was due to the long drown out writing. It’s hard to say. I like both actors very much but together they make the kind of sandwich one would find in an airport restaurant–they make a plane sandwich.
My thoughts exactly. I felt Kelly came off more introspective and perceptive than one might have previously believed. Still don’t see why she can’t have a better wardrobe and a more varied one. Yeah, what’s the deal with that, anyway?
That would be a real kick, wouldn’t it, Ces???? I first encountered Kelly’s unique “cool chick” presence when she played the Gothic ingénue opposite Michael Easton’s multi-faceted vampire characters on Port Charles, and I’ve enjoyed these actors’ various incarnations/interactions on GH ever since! Let’s just say it would certainly bring their original roles full circle if Finn were to turn out to be Caleb after all….even though Sam is obviously not Livvie! (He did say his wife had died….hmmmm.) Then again, that’s probably asking a bit too much, since cohesive and logical follow-throughs don’t seem to be a strong suit… Read more »
lol Shay!! If only other people wrote the show, they may actually be able to go into the depths of these characters. I think it would be cool if Caleb was Silas and Finn!! Now, wouldn’t that make for fun storytelling? Pretty sure this lame writing team won’t go that route… instead, we have another baby on board. Oh joy, as if they can even keep track of their first one. I think throwing Caleb into the mix would livin’ up the dullness that Sam & Jason have had lately.
This is true, Ces! Since I’ve always enjoyed Michael Easton, I wouldn’t mind if his multi-alter-GH-egos all somehow end up being related, but I doubt there will be enough imagination amongst the creative team to go there! However, it is a fun fantasy upon which to ruminate!!! I’m not sure what I think of Sam’s impending motherhood….depends where they go with it, I suppose!!!!
Shay, I think we (most people on Michael Fairman’s page) have more creative storylines for our favorites than the current acting regime do! Somehow, I don’t think they’ll bring all of ME’s characters together … sigh, wouldn’t that be SO awesome if it was Caleb all along?!
I’m not sure what direction they are headed with Sam’s baby but I sure hope she doesn’t have another baby crisis; hasn’t this girl suffered enough? I know it makes for good drama … but Kelly is so beautiful when she smiles 🙂 THAT & I hate baby storylines – BORING!
You are probably right about that one, Ces! Although I don’t envision a “Caleb conclusion” to this tale, it certainly wouldn’t go amiss to at least reveal a common familial link for all of ME’s characters…..twins, cousins, whatever!!!! As for the babies, yes, GH has gone overboard on using them as a plot device, especially over these past few years. It’s quite one thing to bring an infant into the picture if a great storyline comes along with it, like with Danny, or even, Maxie’s Georgie, Lulu’s Ben/Rocco and Ava’s Avery (except for the gross addition of Nina to the… Read more »
That whole stupid breast-feeding story was so damn dumb! The boobs in court, stupid Olivia, NINA again in every story. Please, no more kids on the show….
Tell me about it, Ces!!! I always refer to that storyline as a real bust!!! Prior to the “Lunchtime for Leo” peep show, I really enjoyed Olivia…she was a unique character with a lot of personality, but once she that child, it tied her down…’twould have been quite one thing if the baby had led her to pair up with its father and break up that ridiculous “Julexis” farce, but it accomplished nothing as far as making for an interesting story for or furthering the character of Olivia. And I’m with you….no more babies, although I don’t want to see… Read more »
lol – lunchtime for Leo! Pointless story. Pointless character; never liked Olivia; she seems to always be talking with marbles in her mouth and in everyone’s business. Glad she is recurring (as in – never seen).
As for Sam – hope she doesn’t lose baby, but maybe it can be a little Rosemary’s Baby (lol!!) hey, that’s never been done and Kelly said it was a story that may have never been done before. Still wishing its’ a little Caleb child; just to make things interesting, otherwise it will be a boring preggo story! Yawn!
Well, you know, Ces, given Helena’s involvement with nearly every recent baby storyline, it’s hard to say what horrors she may have planned for Sam’s pregnancy….I imagine that whatever tribulations she and Jason shall face this time around, they won’t be just of the straightforward medical variety….at the very least, they will no doubt include some sort of record tampering, since that is a recurring theme on GH. As for Olivia….yes, in recent years she has been a bit overbearing, but I would have loved her as a romantic spoiler in that pathetic Julexis pairing, although she was at her… Read more »
Loved the interview, she truly has me intrigued about her story ahead, hopefully she gets to play out the story that she thinks is so good. Kelly is a powerhouse actress also along with the rest of them.
What a classy woman! I think Kelly Monaco is a talented and smart woman. I am glad to hear Kelly speak up about the criticism and bullying. The sad part is these personal attacks on her comes from adults and they ought to be ashamed for their comments.
Hmmmm…I’m thinking the fainting spells are going to segue into some kind of split personality change or something of that sort.
I don’t think we can take it if Sam is sick. Please let it be pregnancy. It took so long to bring u and Jason back together. The writers promised some happy times. So they better deliver. By the way Billy Miller is a hunk. I am so glad he joined GH.
Jason and Sam are soul mates without a doubt.
They said she’s pregnant today (Mon.).
Great interview! The fan wars are out of hand & I always feel so bad for the actors involved. Kelly seems like a very lovely person. Looking forward to her upcoming story line.
Thank you for the interview, Michael! I pretty much enjoyed all the questions you asked except for the wardrobe one. lol. I could careless what the characters wear. I mean I have seen characters dressed worse than Sam but I’m just not bothered by the clothing. I need GH to write better storylines! For example, I’m very disappointed with the way the power at be at General Hospital handled Jason’s return and memory story. It was never about Jason but instead all about Liz’s obsession with Jason. Worst of all, there were no consequences or fall out for Liz and… Read more »
I love her so much she is the BEST I drove 350 miles to attend her event she was so worth the trip great interview thank you
Interesting interview. Can’t wait to see what the “big thing” would be. I am trying to think of the scenario that hasn’t been played on GH before.
I think it’s interesting no one ever references Sam’s sordid past on the show. The character has been pretty much whitewashed.
Sounds like Billy’s going to be around a while–maybe he’ll start smiling again soon.
he smiles quite a bit now
You know very well that the show can NOT sell a leading heroine as the woman that watched Jake’s kidnapping and hired ARMED thugs to terrorize a mother, baby and toddler!
Why not?? If they did with Luke( who raped a woman), they can sure do it with Sam.
Of course, you can. Liz, lied, slept with a married man, who had amnesia, While she knew he was Jason and had a son with Sam, and was married to him, Liz slept, with Nicholas, while married to Lucky. Then cheated on Lucky and slept with Jason while he was drunk, many years ago. Should I go on. However, you still want Liz to be a heroine, of what, seducing and cheating. DON’T FORGET SAM RIGHTED THAT WRONG, SHE SAVED JAKE, FROM THE BURNING BLDG. I REST MY CASE!
@MsCris, I was never an LnL fan because of what Luke did to Laura and that was almost 40 years ago! Do you really think Luke raping a teenage girl on the dirty disco floor would fly, now? I don’t think so.
@Bee, What Sam did to Jake in 2007 was never outed where EVERYONE in town knew what she did to a baby, so I stand by my earlier comments.
You sound disappointed BM will still be around now see this is Liz fans are so negative
Marie, stop projecting.
Harry, best two words of all time: STOP PROJECTING. What a great comment to use in the Liz and Sam fandom war. Good enough for a T-shirt slogan.
I don’t care for Sam but Kelly Monaco has always seemed cool. Good for her for calling out those fan wars. People need to grow up.
I really wish Kelly would not say this: ” if these fan factions really hate each other then I guess we are doing our job well.” It makes me wonder if she has looked at some of the things her fans have said about Becky, and the level of hatred that is on social media. Fans verbally attack and threaten each other over tv characters on a soap.
Yes, I agree, it does seem to exhibit an enormous disconnect. It’s not a good thing at all, and it sure doesn’t do anything to support or promote the show.
I think her interview acknowledged all of that very well. She’s been on the recieving end of the same kind of attacks.
Sam definetly cleared it all up. More than I would have bothered to do. She has class.
Even though she said that one thing, it’s obvious that she’s sick of the fan war stuff. Fans from both fanbases attack each other, Kelly, Becky and the co-stars they admire. It needs to stop for sure and I’m glad she spoke about it because it feels like some of the people in charge don’t get that it’s harmful & not cool. With the way that GH used Jason’s return to fuel the Liason/Jasam fan wars, someone in charge was clearly not concerned about taking care of their leading ladies. It was extremely disrespectful to both Becky & Kelly.
She pretty much acknowledged that she’s not on social media because of that very reason —- in a probably half joking matter, she said GH is probably doing their job well with the characters hating each other. Pretty certain from everything else she said she does not encourage it.
So good to see a Kelly Monaco interview!!! I love how down to earth she is and how much she loves and appreciates her fans. I cannot wait to see what is to come for Sam and for Jasam! I wish she could go talk to the writers like Steve had in the past so that the writers could focus on details for the couple and not skip through major plot points. Great interview!
No actor should ever have the level of control over story as she describes Burton as having. Period. That’s a stunning admission, and to me an alarming one. But it certainly explains to me why the show was so centered around the Jason character for so long back then. No wonder the ratings were in the basement.
Alanna, Steve had said it himself a long time ago that the writers had wanted to rush Jasam and he went to them and told them to take it slow. And he did them a favor. Jasam has become second to Luke and Laura. The slow build of the Jasam relationship is what made viewers fall in love with them. It was natural. Maybe the writers need a reminder that rushing a story doesn’t mean it’s going to be successful.
I agree ALanna —- I don’t mind the actors maybe shedding light on their characters to new writers, but dictating how the story goes? That’s not their job.
That’s not Burton or any actor’s job to ‘remind’ the writers or to dictate story flow and pacing. As Ces said–offering an opinion is one thing, but beyond that is overstepping.
As for Jason/Sam being second to Luke and Laura — I personally find that laughable, considering Robert and Holly, Frisco and Felicia, Mac and Felicia, Anna and Robert, Anna and Duke, Sonny and Brenda, and last but not least, Liz and Lucky are couples who place way higher in the scheme of things. Sorry.
Agreed. We see what happened when Tony Geary’s ego ran rampant–he destroyed a legacy character, an epic, romantic love story, and lost his legion of fans–that’s all!
NO COUPLE can ever be L &L or even come close
I have heard Kelly make this statement before. I am always curious though whether she was talking about 2004 or when they reconnected in 2009. I don’t think Steve is the type that would demand that writers do things a certain way he would suggest and they could choose to listen or not.
Please Burton and Benard were running the joint with Phelps was over there no surprise!
And while Ron was there, they weren’t lol. No that Ron is gone, It’s become the Sonny and Jason are the best in the world show again
ok-
I just y’all to notice;
I am not going to say anything about Sam ….
But you did, su000! You did. You came in here to say you’re not going to say anything about Sam.
ahaa haa! I did didn’t I …
ok, so now I will say something..
whatever she has Julian blood/whatever can save her and therefore all will be in his debt and he’ll start his redemption !
Another great interview, Michael. I feel like I got to know Kelly Monaco better today. I’m a big Liason fan and Twitter is my Social Media platform of choice and in defense, I’d like to shed some light on the fanwar issue. As with most fanbases, we have a group of people we like to exchange ideas with and over the years have become quite good friends, discussing General Hospital, of course, other shows, books, movies and occasionally our personal lives. It’s also a platform for us to discuss our favorite couples, which contrary to the modern soap executive mindset,… Read more »
And Becky needs to do the same thing with her fans. I’ve read many horrible things her fans have said about Kelly. But I guess you haven’t seen all that.
What you mean LIZ fans don’t attack first?? Liz fans have a FB groups dedicated to bashing KeMo And FYI KeMo has a much larger fan base and you know it Micheal Fairman thanks for the interview but please take Shell comment with a grain of salt I can prove how vile Liz fan base
It would be great if that HUGE KeMo fanbase watched the show–maybe the ratings would go up
And the responses are only proving their point that all of you need to chill. They are story lines!
LOL, Robynne. Co-sign
Yes, Michael does GREAT interviews. Thanks, Michael F!
I rooted for Liason way back before Sam was even on the show. But I lost interest when he fell in love with Courtney, and then Sam. And then he was in love with Liz again. And then Sam again. He seems like a ‘love the one you’re with’ kind of guy. When he came back to the show as Jake, he was ALL IN for Liz, but now he’s all in for Sam. I got whiplash from how fast he got over Liz and fell for Sam. Not romantic in the least.
Thanks, Michael, for creating an environment in which Kelly could be so comfortable being open with her thoughts and responses. I love that Kelly is a “fan” of the show, too, with opinions about characters, actors and storylines. Thanks to Kelly for showing how much she cares about what she does, cares about Sam, cares about her co-workers and cares about fans. I look forward to what is ahead for Sam, and for Kelly.
Great interview with my favorite girl Sam. Thank you Michael and thank you Kelly Monaco for being so gracious. I really hope the GH writers let Sam move on to do bigger and better things like she described in the interview, she can definitely handle it and knock it out of the park. It was very classy how you handled the fans who don’t necessarily like your wardrobe or you with Jason. Glad to hear you and RH are good friends outside of work too! She is also a good actress. Can’t wait to see what GH has in store… Read more »
I may not be a Sam fan, but I am such a fan of the always adorable Kelly Monaco. What a beautifully candid interview she gave! I hope the story ahead gives her plenty of opportunity to stretch out creatively.
Kelly Monaco seems like a sweet and smart woman. I, for one cannot wait to see what “Sam’s” story is going to be. I am also hoping for another baby for Sam and Jason.
Awe. Kelly is such an elegant, professional and talented person.
Thanks for asking about the lack of Sam, Jason and Danny scenes. The 3 of them are loved by viewers and the viewers want to see the 3 of them together as a family on screen. Also, I think this is a question that should be addressed to executive producers and writers on General Hospital. I hope you get to ask the executive producers and writer about the lack of Sam, Jason and Danny scenes. I look forward to hearing what they have to say.
Yes! I’m so disappointed in the lack of Jason/Sam/Danny scenes too. It’s time for GH to let Jason/Sam/Danny focus on each other. Family time is what I want to see on General hospital
Jason will ignore this kid like he does the other 2 he has.
Kelly Monaco is such a great friend to Rebecca Herbst….always speaking kind things about her AND showing it. I think it’ll be nice for Rebecca Herbst to do the same too if she considers Kelly Monaco a friend. I’m sure she might just start doing it now just because it’s pointed out.
Actually, Becky has mentioned prior to this interview several times she considers Kelly a great friend. She said in multiple interviews that they are very close off set. She even said Kelly was the first person she called when she sorted out her contract with GH.
Katie is right. Rebecca has indeed told her fans to chill, she has reminded them that she and Kelly are close friends and that this is fiction.
Geez, some of you are really blurring the lines between reality and fantasy and you give us somewhat sane and intelligent soap viewers a bad name. I would understand if you were in middle school but I suspect those days are long behind you. Knock it off–you just sound childish, silly, insane and stupid. There, I said it.
I was thinking the same thing too. This Kelly/Becky friendship seems too one sided. Poor Kelly! I hope she finds better friends.
Right. A true friend would never let other bashes her friends. If I am right, a few of the mean Twitter accounts that tweet mean things to Kelly Monaco actually tweet other things to Becky and she does answer them. If I was Becky, I would not even acknowledge them as fans if they personally attack my friends by NOT responding. This doesn’t go to just Becky but everyone. I hope one is not that desperate that they continue to take them any way they can get it.
Rebecca Herbst is married with two kids
I hope she doesn’t take time out to mind this
Sam can keep Jason … just hide
Jason can stud muffin OUTside of Liz orbit
all will be well
there’s nothing to mine here… Sonny and Carly ; Jason and Sam… are all tapped out
there are so many good actors on that cast
As a fan of Rebecca Herbst, she has 3 beautiful children. Rebecca would probably sidebrush this as usual. Sam doesn’t have to hide to be with Jason. That would be Liz’s thing because Jason wasn’t proud to show her off. And if Liz wasn’t hiding to be in a relationships with Jason, she would be lying to him. Jason is already outside of Liz’s orbit, and all is not fine because the Liz fans are bitter. Have you seen the hate on Billy Miller now that fictional Jason is not with Liz? Sonny and Carly, Jason and Sam are GH… Read more »
What Katie said is true.
As a fan of Rebecca Herbst, she has 3 beautiful children. Rebecca would probably sidebrush this as usual. Sam doesn’t have to hide to be with Jason. That would be Liz’s thing because Jason wasn’t proud to show her off. And if Liz wasn’t hiding to be in a relationships with Jason, she would be lying to him. Jason is already outside of Liz’s orbit, and all is not fine because the Liz fans are bitter. Have you seen the hate on Billy Miller now that fictional Jason is not with Liz? Sonny and Carly, Jason and Sam are GH… Read more »
My previous comment was toward Patrick. Somehow, I replied to you, Robynne
Hi Elizabeth. Kelly did address that. She said the fan wars were brutal and that’s why she stays off social media but realizes that she and Becky must be doing a good job if people get so passionate about their characters. She also stated criticizing a character is okay; criticizing the actor isn’twhich most of us would agree with.
As for fans threatening each other, ugh, some people literally are loose cannons, unstable. Scary…
I love what she said about the Liz/Sam fan war. I have often thought when reading some of the comments, that it would be funny to see Kelly and Becky in character do a video, reading the tweets in character. Something like the mean tweets that Jimmy Kimmel has on his show. Just making fun of each other and the fans in a fun way.
Love Kelly Monaco . Love Jasam. They are my favorite on GH
PS. Love Billy Miller as Jason. He had big shoes to fill and is the best recast ever!
He filled, plus more. He has added in his own touches. Billy, is a three time Emmy award winner. He is the best recast ever, I agree Noreen. I got sick of Y&R, and use to watch only for Billy Abbott. Love him as Jason.
I just wish they would give him a good story now.
Thanks, Noreen, for supporting our Billy. I absolutely ADORE Billy Miller, always have, and frankly have been disheartened reading some posts blaming him for not being the exact same Jason as Steve Burton. These two actors are obviously quite different in their approaches, but I appreciate both. I do blame the writing for not allowing for enough of a change in Jason’s brain chemistry and therefore being a bit lighter at times. I really miss Billy M.’s incredible, sexy, “I can get away with anything” smile, and sweetly goofy humor. You don’t win 3 Emmys without the range to play… Read more »
What a wonderful interview! Kelly always seems like she is very down to earth and kind. I love what she had to say about her costars. I would love it if she received a better wardrobe, and it’s nice to know she would too!
Thank you for the interview, Michael. I love Kelly and Sam!
@Laura – I agree. As people age, many change their wardrobe style?
Kelly Monaco is a great actress. I hate that she has insecurities . People should not judge her from personal past experiences and her TV character’s actions. I would love to see Kelly branch out to do movies because she is that good. I have been watching GH for a long time and Sam is one of my favorite characters, and I do hope they give her better story lines and screen time because she is that good and deserves Emmy winning writing to perform.
I think she is a so-so actress, unfortunately, BUT I respect the maturity she exhibits in the interview. And she is grateful; I admire her for that. And I’m glad she is secure in her job; she has obviously worked hard and has come far from living in a care. Obviously she really wanted her career. I also liked it that she candidly acknowledged that she might not have done the nude spreads if she had it to do over again. Seems like she has her feet on the ground and is realistic–would that we could say that about all… Read more »
Wondering if she and Billy are NOT an “item” as we heard some time ago–when they had pics of the two swimming together. She says she has “nothing to protect” presently in her life–contrasted to the 18-year relationship with “Mike” that she fiercely protected but that is no more.
living in a “car”!
Thank you for this interview with Kelly. I think she is beautiful, awesome and a fantastic actress. I hope she gets to play this “big thing” sounds interesting. But I don’t want Sam and Jason to split up. Billy Miller is doing a great job and the chemistry between Kelly and Jason is something special.
Kelly is an amazing actress and very gracious and appreciative of her fans.
Great interview. I always love hearing from Kelly. She is such a sweet person. I’ve met her at GHFCW before and she was very friendly and down to earth. Her comments about the possible way her story could go are pretty intriguing. I can’t wait to see what is coming up with her. And I’m loving her being back with Jason. KM and BM have so much chemistry.
Yes they don’t!
Meant yes they do!
No, they don’t–you are right, unfortunately. And Billy acts so very bored–sleepwalks through his scenes. Wonder why that is since he has won Emmys for his work. I didn’t see him before GH so I don’t have anything to compare to his lackluster performance on this show.
Kelly monaco has always been my favorite and Jasam’s is the best love story in soap history because it was the realist and natural. Glad to see new jasam has that chemistry, I just hope the writers don’t destroy this couple they’ve been through enough GH needs that strong powerful couple not every couple needs to be cheating. I would love a medical illness of some sort that let’s Sam step outside her box. No split personality that is played out on GH. I could go for a baby too, but i don’t think that’s the case.
Kelly, is extremely classy. The same man for 18, years. No kids. I’m so sick of rumors. She gets along with every one on GH. She is truly beautiful.
One thing. If Kelly, and even others like Becky, have a problem with the fanwars that have viciously destroyed this Jason return story, then they shouldn’t be pointing fingers at the fans. This fanwar was exactly what Frank and Ron wanted when they brought on Billy to try to play Jason. They didn’t want a good story. Their plan all along was to reignite the fuse of this disgusting fight hoping to garner ratings from it. I love that it has blown up in their faces and ratings have instead nosedived and never really recovered. If Steve had not done… Read more »
I also blame the execs. Just when you think things are calming down and it’s “safe” to assume things are headed in the right direction they pull us right back in. I’ve lost “Internet friends” because I am a Jasam fan. I actually had one that I chatted with daily who once she learned I was a Jasam fan totally cut off communication. This even before I was vocal about it! So ridiculous. I believe the lack of a payoff after waiting so long for it is also what’s fueling a lot of fans. Not only with Liz but Franco… Read more »
I think all the characters and actors in the show are awesome, but sometimes the storylines Drag a little too long but they always turn out to have great endings….. keep up the good work guys
I’m glade Billy is Jason are in wouldn’t be watching I’m a JaSam when he started playing Jason It’s what made me tune in on a regular base so I’m happy we have BM playing Jason
I am sorry but one cannot blame the EP and head writer for engaging in idiotic, immature, delusional and hateful behavior. I mean really, these nut cases need to get a grip on reality.
Harry – Well said!
Yes, Harry. Well said….you should listen to your own advise and not be among that group with the delusional, hateful behavior of which you speak. Your worsds against Nina/ Michelle Stafford are not so “nice”, for lack of a more fitting word. You speak from both sides of your mouth. Most of us do not vacillate. Love Kelly….beautiful, sweet woman. But, I am not very fond of Sam and her ridiculous storylines. Obviously, not her fault. As it is not Nina’s. Your ridiculing of the character and repremanding me for liking her belies your point, my dear Harry. What’s good… Read more »
I’m with you, Harry–:all the way”! 🙂
Honestly, Harry, I just don’t get anybody who is so wedded to a soap opera character/actor that they vehemently defend them and denigrate fellow show fans who don’t share their highly-vaunted view of said player. To me, it totally smacks of being dangerously unhinged! Of course, we all have our favorites, and may even post extremely complimentary thoughts regarding them—like here on this thread, I’ve always had good things to say about Kelly Monaco!— but to take umbrage and attack those when an opinion of a pet character fails to comport with one’s own indicates to me a person that… Read more »
No we are all responsible for own actions, but they have no problem fanning the flames. If you think they don’t consider it good exposure or that they don’t like it, it’s very niave. If it’s so bad and they really wanted to change it they would be writing very different for both Liz and Sam. I was really looking forward to a good big redemption story for Liz. One that shows remorse etc. just doing that would have calmed things down tremendously. Also keeping her separated from important long awaited Sam and Jason scenes would have helped. Of course… Read more »
Writers can’t have their stories dictated by potential online “fan wars.” Love triangles have been a soap staple for decades and the rooting power of both couples is what drives long term story. Ron was setting up a classic triangle with Sam/Jason/Liz and wisely avoiding the whole “Stone Cold” mob angle but unfortunately Jean and Shelly chucked that in favor of the yawn inducing JaSam pairing and a return to the Sonny/Jason mutual admiration fan club.
And you, Alan, never disappoint me with your concise, no-nonsense comments. You see things crystal-clear and you transmit what you see descriptively and honestly. Thank you for your mature posts, without the use of ‘misplaced’ sarcasm. I do not ‘indulge’ in the stupidity of social-media wars. This is my only venue to communicate my thoughts and opinions…..I LOVE my soaps. I have favorites and not-so-favorites. However, I can guarantee that I have never used the word ‘hate’ on these sites, or in my everyday life. Nonetheless, my thoughts are my thoughts…..and, it drives me up the wall when some have… Read more »
I suspect Sam did pick up some disease in Greece and it may be related to what is killing patients at GH. Or somebody at GH has tried to poison her. Glad to hear that she stays off social media to avoid the wars!
Thank you, Kelly & Michale (no pun intended) for a great interview. This new storyline looks very promising. It seems that everyone is going to be drawn in to the Cassadine Island story and the fallout. I really enjoy the stories that involve more than a few characters and have high hopes that we haven’t seen the last of Helena Cassadine. Kelly seems like a very nice, approachable person. It just goes to show that she does a great job of acting a badass on GH. I watched Dirty Soap and although she was going through some stuff on the… Read more »
I adore Kelly as Kelly and as Sam……I adore Becky as Becky and as Liz….so awesome…both!!!!! I really wished you had asked Kelly about her and Billy in REAL life. I was hoping they were a THING!!! Great going, everyone. Love the show for many many many years. It is the only one I watch!!!!
Hi…good interview….I adore Kelly as Kelly and as Sam…..and I adore Becky as Becky and as Liz. Great jobs girls! I was Hoping you would ask Kelly about her and Billy in REAL life!!!! I have watched GH for many many years. It is the only one I watch now. Good job everyone!!!!!
I hope Sam is pregnant! There is no way she picked up a disease in Greece because there were like 10 characters that went to Greece and if it was some kind of disease more than 1 characters would be sick. Baby Girl Morgan is coming!!
Doc said so today!
Good interview! Some Liz fans are just straight up nasty. Ask any actreassss who has ever played opposite of Becky Herbst’s character Liz what Becky’s fans say about them personally. Heck, you can even ask the producers and you’ll see Beck Herbst fans begging producers to let so and so actress go because so and so actress is a rival of Liz. So crazy! Some Liz fans don’t know the difference between real and reel that they start attacking the actresses. Yes! There are real attacks on the actresses who played Sam, Maxie, Gia, Courtney, Hayden, Carly and Britt. I… Read more »
You’re right! I think the worst verbal attacks I’ve seen on an actress for GH is both Kelly’s. KM & KT got it really bad. It’s one thing to express dislike of a particular actors acting style. We all have our likes and dislikes but it’s quite another to seek them out in order to harass and call names and make fun of their appearance. It’s warped and mean.
Loved the interview. Love Kelly. Love JaSam. Hope there are good things ahead for JaSam and I hope there is a lot of drama that I know my couple can handle. Just hope it is written well.
Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve read an interview with her. What a treat! I love how candid she is. Great job Michael! Thank you!!
I have a whole lot of respect for Kelly Monaco and anyone else who speaks up about personal attacks on them over a fictional pairing or character. It is just ridiculous and I am happy she talked about it. Now, if only, 20/20 can expose some of these mean social media accounts, which I must say, most of them refused to use their real pictures to do all the bullying.
Thank you Michael Fairman and Kelly Monaco for such a wonderful interview. I have been a soap oper fan my whole life as a matter of fact, I’ve watched General Hospital for 49 years and used to listen on the radio. For my soaps. As a long time soap watcher, I have always loved the whole cast! As for the characters, some may have made me disappointed in the choices they make but I never hated any of them. It makes me really sad to see some soap watcher, particularly adults bashing our soap actors and actresses personally. I really… Read more »
My grandmother had a battery radio and she listened to “Helen Trent” and “Our Gal Sunday” on it–played it loudly. I can still put myself there in her little house with no electricity as I entered her room with her Grit and Christian Science Monitor spread out on her bed (which was in her living room). Sometimes she would have a fire in her fireplace in the summertime–she burned coal. A sweet memory.
Hi Michael Fantastic Interview Kelly is truly a class act she never has any false pretenious airs about herself her honestly and humility are so refreshing Kelly is the epitome of Grace and Beauty and Kindness I love the characters of Jason and Sam and I am truly looking forward to thier new up and coming storyline they deserve to be happy Kelly and Billy Miller are very talented they are both so EXTRAORDINARY as a fan it is a true Blessing to watch them on GH Thank you
They need another kid like they need a well shot to the head it is going to be some illness and Julian saves her blah blah blah so they can try to save Julian’s character. I like KM but I find their storyline Jason and Sam to be as moving as a slice of butter
If it wasn’t you Kelly I don’t think I waatch G H even I don’t know you really really good what you do don’t even bother what they say about you you brilliantl love you
Michael, I have been expressing how disappointed I am in GH for the lack of Jason/Danny, Sam/Danny, Sam/Jason/Danny scenes. I want some family scenes for the Morgans. It’s time to shift the focus to Jason, Sam and Danny.
It’s like Laura and Kevin–just gets momentum–and there it goes–off canvas. Can’t tell a story like that, can you? I, too, would love to try my hand at writing some (better) scenes for the characters.
Great interview Michael. Love Kelly. She is a great actress and a class act. She is right fan war is out of control. Folks need to learn the difference between reel and real. Hoping for good things for Kelly as well as Jasam story.
my adrenaline and pulse escalate… I am in to ONE fan base war than any other
LOL… it’s a fanatical thing… when you start reading posts and your mind races and jumps all over the place
wanting to commit to your reason
it’s my understanding… that most of these fan bases collide… is especially twitter
Rebecca Herbst does not need propping protecting and imagination run amok
be real
this thread reads we are still here… just not as loud as the first time around
will a preggers solidify THEIR true love
whatever
I think it will be made clear once we find out what Sams adVENTURE
EXCLUSIVE: GH’s Kelly Monaco Opens Up About JaSam, Liz/Sam Fan Wars, Public Perception & What’s Up With Those Fainting Spells? it was bland… nothing to muster… after all the hoopla premiere of Jason and Sam faded and lacks this thread is searching for resuscitate ? Will it be Kelly Monaco to the rescue if she’s preggers ? the show really doesn’t know what to do with them. ONE thing I really can’t stand… is GH choice of clothing for Sam… that black/drk. blue tank top with her skinny jeans and those god awful thigh high black boots with ( it’s… Read more »
Sam is like fingernails on chalk board LOL
Patrick, great comments re Sam and Jason and Sonny and Carly. There ARE other characters in the cast (wink, wink)! Hey, writers. . . are you listening?
Great interview. Loved Kelly from day one. Hope she gets to play “that” story line she wants.
Thank you soo much for having the beautiful and talented Kelly Monaco. She is so humble and such a class act. I’m a jasam fan for life. But I was a big fan of L&L too. Becky and Kelly are great actresses and I for one are against all the bashing that goes on social media. I have been watching GH for the past 40 yrs. I love all the cast, they are the best. Kelly you are a role model, you are smart, witty, gorgeous and you have a big heart. You love your fans and you make us… Read more »
I agree Patty!! I love Jasam too!
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