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(WATCH) ‘General Hospital’ Cast Celebrate 16,000th Episode Milestone

Next week on Monday, July 13, General Hospital will broadcast their 16,000th episode on ABC. To mark the occasion, ABC7’s entertainment guru, George Pennacchio filed a report for On the Red Carpet, where he spoke with several of the cast members during the on set celebration.
Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) commented, “I’ve been on the show 33 years. I’m 63 and the show is 63 years old. So it’s over half my life,”
Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine) expressed her tenure with the series and joked, “We still have jobs! I was 30 when I came here. I’m no longer 30.”

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Kristina Wagner (Felicia Scorpio) added, “We love our crew so much. It’s kinda surreal for me, I mean 16,000 episodes!”
Lynn Herring (Lucy Coe), “Every decade of my life besides the teens, I’ve been here. That’s kinda crazy,”
Laura Wright (Carly Spencer) may have said it best, “It really is a family, and it’s not just with us, but with the fans. Like, we’re in their living room five days a week. They raise their kids and grandkids watching us. So it’s a special, special medium.”
In addition, Wright looked over at Kristina Wagner and as a longtime fan of the soap, added, “I have the videotape of Frisco (Jack Wagner) leaving and Felicia (Wagner) crying on the dock and I would watch it and sob over and over.”
Tabyana Ali (Trina Robinson) shared, “It’s a generational show. 16-thousand is incredible. No other show has ever done that.”
Monday’s 16,000th episode will not only mark the on-screen return of Steve Burton to his signature role of Jason Morgan, but the introduction of a new character, Dr. Tristan Roberts (named for the late Tristan Rogers) played by Dean Geyer, who was taping his very first episode in the 16,000th script!

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Geyer expressed, “What a first day. This is literally my first day, first scenes. I mean, I can’t believe it. Everybody seems to be friends here and outside and I can’t wait to sort of get to that point.”
General Hospital debuted back on April 1, 1963. The soap is currently in its 63rd season an is the longest scripted American drama and the longest-running soap opera in production.
In addition, through the decades, GH has won 18 Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama series and over 100 Daytime Emmys collectively. With this year’s 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards being announced next Tuesday, July 14, will this be another banner year for GH adding more gold to their storied history? Stay tuned.
General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and streams on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
Now below, check out On the Red Carpet chatting with several of the GH cast from the on set celebration for its 16,000th episode.
Then let us know, how long have you been watching General Hospital for? Excited for the debut of Dean Geyer as Dr. Tristan Roberts? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
I started watching GH in 1993, the year Luke and Laura returned,and Maurice debuted, so it’s funny he mentions being on the show for more than half his life. I’ve been watching for over 70% of my life. A lot has changed since then, I was a kid in middle school then, taped it on a VCR, now I watch it on Hulu.
The best daytime soap then, now and forever! Can’t imagine it not being a part of my life.
Congrats on 16,000 GH, and here’s to another 16,000!!
Steve Burton in the center. Valentini must see him as THE star of the show….
And Laura Wright as Carly!
Congratulations GH I love you so much!!!!!
I am 73 years old and have been watching General Hospital since I was in elementary school! I love GH! I live in Philadelphia. My family and friends know not to call me between 3:00 and 4:00! I also record it everyday so I can watch what I miss!
I have been watching General Hospital since June, 1963! I am 86 now. My Mother and daughter told me all about the show when my husband and I and our new baby came back from Germany. ( He had been drafted in the Army and that is where he was stationed and I went with him as newly weds.)
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Kin Shriner Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ TV Daughter Kelly Kruger

It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.
Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.
In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.

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WHERE IS SCOTT?
On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.
In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”
The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.” Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.
So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Jason Seeks Answers For Sonny, Drew Gloats, and Chase is in for a Battle

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, getting to the bottom of truth is paramount for several characters, but who will continue to lie and who might break?
In the latest video spoilers for the week of October 19-23, Sonny (Maurice Benard) needs to prove that he is innocent in orchestrating the prison beatdown of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). His girlfriend, ADA Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor), wants to seemingly turn him to as she is seen saying, “I won’t give up until Sonny is behind bars,” to none other than Drew (Cameron Mathison)!
Meanwhile, it looks like Sonny has pulled Jason back in to to help him clear his name telling him to, “Find out whatever you can.” Later, we see Jason (Steve Burton) posing the question to someone, “Did you frame Sonny for it?” Did he go to Pentonville to confront Sully?

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Elsewhere, Chase (Josh Swickard) and Monet (Blythe Howard) get set to dissolve Chase’s marriage to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) who now has lawyered up with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). Monet tells Chase, “We need to prepare for the worst-case scenario.” Chase fires back ,“I don’t want a battle!” Is the battle over baby Phoebe, or a down and dirty fight just to get a divorce?
Then, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) is reeling with happiness in the best possible way, after apparently sharing four kisses with mysterious stranger Jude (Wil Traval) at the Brown Dog Bar. Britt tells Lucas (Van Hansis) all about her evening. But, who is Jude and did he target Britt, or is he truly enamored with her? Stay tuned.
SPOILERS
Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of October 19-23.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
Britt makes an intriguing deal. Trina is unsettled. Anna checks in on Sonny. Carly gets the third degree from Lucas. Jason calls out Serena.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Carly puts her heart on the line. Alexis delivers shocking news to Valentin. Sonny has a warning for Jason. Justine makes Drew an offer. Portia is wary of Monet.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Anna seeks out Valentin. Britt’s attitude raises eyebrows. Molly seeks Alexis’s advice. Jason makes an offer to Lucy. Tracy and Cody catch up.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
Britt has juicy gossip for Lucas. Chase is thrown for a loop. Emma puts on her detective hat. Michael and Jordan await medical news. Ava is put on the spot.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Ava pitches a dangerous plan to Drew. Jason calls out Josslyn. Ric and Monet go toe to toe. Lulu is discouraged. Sonny dangles a tantalizing deal.
Take a look at the latest GH promo, “Worst Case Scenario” below.
Now weigh-in: Will Jason figure out that Drew and Ava were behind framing Sonny? Do you want Chase to get parental rights to baby Phoebe? Do you like the attraction between Britt and Jude, or is something more nefarious going on with the guy? Let us know in the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Talks On Where Joe Fitzpatrick is Headed and Soap Opera Shirtless Scenes

It had become abundantly clear that roomies Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) and PCPD detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) seem destined towards a romance on General Hospital.
In fact, to get Lucas all hot and bothered (although he does fully let on), during the Friday, October 16 episode, the good doctor helps Joe pick out something less stuffy to wear to a bar to meet people.
However, the moment is met with Joe taking off his shirt in front of Lucas and doing a quick change from sport coat and button down shirt to a more relaxed casual button down shirt. In fact, the ABC soap opera even called out the moment as their clip of the day (see below).

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MAJOR STORY TEASE FOR JOE
Bennett spoke with OUT in a new feature about what may be on the horizon for the by-the-book Joe and the moral Lucas, and how he learned that once the producers and writers on a soap script in a shirtless scene, if it goes over well, said actor, can expect many more in the months to come!
“I’m so excited for the audience to see where my character goes on General Hospital. It’s going to be monumental and I think people are going to love it,” teased Bennett. “I was shirtless in an episode and so petrified to shoot it,” he added. “I wanted to look my best and feel good. I really worked hard to get my body to a good place and I did it.”
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However as Jonathan points out, now he is finding himself half-naked in upcoming scenes as officer Joe! “I think I shot myself in the foot! Now that I did it once and it turned out well, every few weeks I read a script and I’m coming out of the shower, changing my shirt, or in the bathtub,” revealed Jonathan.
So, how does he keep camera ready? “I’m in the gym more, I have a better diet,” pointed out Bennett. “You have to stay healthy if you’re going to be shirtless every few weeks! I’m gay, an only child, and an actor. Of course I love the attention!”
While Bennett’s Port Charles story is going to reveal itself in the coming months, you can also see Jonathan back as the host of The Food Network’s Halloween Wars 16th season which concludes on Sunday, October 25.
Now below. check out the scene in question from Friday’s GH entitled, “Lose the Shirt.”
Weigh-in: What do you think will be “monumental” that Jonathan has teased that viewers will find out about Joe in the coming weeks? Are you feeling the on-screen chemistry between Joe and Lucas? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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