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‘General Hospital’ Cast Maxwell Caulfield as Apollo, the Suspicious Gallery Owner in Guest Appearance

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Maxwell Caulfield is returning to the world of soap operas for the first time in almost 3 decade when on the upcoming Friday, May 29 episode of General Hospital, he makes a special one-day guest appearance.

This will mark the first U.S. daytime drama appearance for Caulfield since his days on All My Children as Pierce Riley (1996-1997). Before that, Maxwell actually had a role as a drunken bartender on Ryan’s Hope (1980). However, he is best known for his role as Miles Colby on ABC’s Dynasty and its spinoff, The Colbys. Caulfield appeared on the primetime soap operas from 1985-1987.

In the UK, Maxwell also appeared on the long-running soap opera, Emmerdale in 2009-2010 as Mark Wylde. Most recently, he was seen in the Emmy award-winning digital drama series, The Bay as Sir Thomas Kenway in 2023.

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FROM DYNASTY, THE COLBYS, TO GH

In the upcoming episode of GH, Ava Jerome (Maura West) and Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) go to New York City and meet up with Caulfield’s character of Apollo who is a Big Apple art gallery owner. As viewers know, Ava and Alexis are on the hunt for intel on Delilah, the mother of baby Phoebe. Delilah died, while Phoebe wound up alone until Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) decided they wanted to take her in and now adopt her.

Of his GH turn, Caulfield previewed to TV Insider, “There’s something a little dubious about him. It was nice having that little undercurrent to play whilst not quite knowing what it was about.”

As it turned out, General Hospital’s Emmy-winning casting director Mark Teschner has been looking for a role for Maxwell for awhile now and Calufield shared. “In this instance, it’s just a one-off, but I was happy to take it.”

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MAXWELL AND WIFE JULIET MILLS STILL GOING STRONG

The veteran actor, who has been married to Passions alum, Juliet Mills (ex-Tabitha) or 46 years, said of his new GH co-stars, Emmy winners, Nancy Lee Grahn and Maura West, “They’re a great double act, those two. Maura’s got a great sense of humor, and Nancy was particularly reassuring and very sweet-natured. They put me completely at ease; I found working with them a delight. I ran into them in the makeup room, and they immediately offered to sit down and play out the scene a little bit, which was great because Ava and Apollo were supposed to know each other.”

Michael Fairman caught up with Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield earlier this year, when they attended the screening of Jacob Young’s (ex-AMC, B&B, and GH) latest film, A Murder Between Friends, which also starred and was produced by Maxwell’s longtime friend, Joan Collins (ex-Alexis, Dynasty). Make sure to check out the conversation now on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel also below.

So, what do you think of Maxwell Caulfield playing a savory character who interfaces with Alexis and Ava on Genera; Hospital? Looking forward to seeing Max back on our soap screens? Let us know in the comment section.

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For a one-off episode appearance, this should be very interesting. Will look forward to seeing him in his scenes.

Ah, before The Colbys, Maxwell’s big screen career pretty much began and ended with the lead role in Grease. Critically panned at the time, it’s become a beloved cult classic in the decades since.

Grease 2, not the original.

Somehow the 2 got edited out of my response when posting.

Howdy fellas, let’s bowl some balls

It’s still a hunk of shit decades later.

Cool Rider!

too bad it is just a one off, he could be a great new bad guy

I haven’t seen any of his work, but I already know he’ll give a better performance than John Oliver will on any soap.

John Oliver is not an actor, he’s a comedian so comparing them seems unfair.

Michael is referring to Oliver’s desire to appear on a soap opera. Last I heard, GH was considering it. And Nancy Lee Grahn wants to appear with him. Go figure. He was pretty good, though, in Community.

The only comedian who can’t act is Jerry Seinfeld so maybe Oliver will be good.

I know that. I’m a huge John Oliver fan. My point is Oliver is not an actor but most likely would bring forth some laughs. We could use that right about now.

I was being sarcastic.

Mark Wylde on Emmerdale. They had the BEST Executive Producer back then. That Christmas episode where his wife Natasha followed him into the woods and shot him in the back with his hunting rifle and then buried his body. He still couldn’t really act. But the engrossing storyline took care of that.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: If Jason Leaves the Mob, What Will He Do Next?

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As had been teased since Jason Morgan’s (Steve Burton) captivity by the WSB and his release on General Hospital, he is clearly having issues speaking about what happened to him, after he was dragged away from Port Charles when he took the fall for Rocco (Finn Carr) who shot WSB director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes).

Now. as Jason tries to reacclimate to life back in Port Charles, he has already displayed that he wants to do better for his son, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and the people he loves and to show up for them.

In addition, things took a turn on the Friday, July 31 episode where after Sonny (Maurice Benard) questioned Jason if he was having an issue with Ric (Rick Hearst) working side by side with his half-brother, Jason had something to say.

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An emotional Jason tells Sonny, “I can’t work for you anymore.” The moment left Sonny dumbfounded, and viewers won’t know the pick-up of the conversation till Monday’s August 3 episode of GH.

Could it be that this time Jason will cut ties with Sonny and the mob for good? If so, it would be the end of an era for Jason and Sonny, sort of the Batman and Robin of GH with a twist.

Previous teases from the GH co-head writing team of Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte, and Burton himself on his podcast That’s Awesome ,seem to indicate there is a change coming for Jason that sends him off in a different path in his life.

However, we should learn Jason’s reasons shortly, and if Sonny can talk him back into the mob, or can just wish Jason the best and let him go. But now the question becomes, if Jason exits life as Sonny’s right hand man and henchman, what do you see him doing with his life? We do know that Jason is aware that Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) has tied to the WSB, since he escorted him to Port Charles via Jakarta on the plane which may be a clue.

Weigh-in below: Do you want Jason to go work for the Quartermaines and truly join the family in full? Do you see him doing something to help those in need, or do you see him going undercover with the WSB to expose some of the treacherous things they perpetrated on him and others, or do you see Jason doing something completely different with his life? If so, what? Let us know your hopes and thoughts for Jason in the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ethan Lovett Hightails Out of the Country, Christian Howard Wraps His Stint

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That was quick! Christian Howard, who now looks to have literally stepped in for Nathan Dean to wrap up a few episodes for the character of Ethan Lovett made a quick exit on Friday’s July 31 episode of General Hospital.

GH viewers were stunned earlier this week on the Monday, July 27 episode when a voiceover announcer shared that Christian Howard was now playing Ethan Lovett. Next, Ethan hits the sheets with Ava Jerome, played by three-time Daytime Emmy-winner, Maura West. All seemed to be moving forward when suddenly at the end of the Thursday, July 30 episode, Ethan spots newcomer Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel) at the Metro Court Pool, and makes a quick getaway.

Then, it’s revealed after packing his bags at Lulu’s (Alexa Havins) house, that out of nowhere, Ethan received a lead on an incredible opportunity so he has to say goodbye to Lulu and run out of town and was leaving Port Charles.

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RUNNING OUT OF TOWN

In fact, Ethan was in such a hurry, he forgot to say goodbye to Ava who had been waiting for him at the Metro Court pool. There is clearly a connection to Hudson and baby Phoebe after Ethan spotted the guy, because Ethan also glanced over to the baby and Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) at the Metro Court pool, before he ran to Lulu’s to pack his things. All of this points to Howard being an emergency recast for Dean.

It’s definitely been a week of change on-screen on the ABC soap with the news of Maxie, Spinelli, James, Georgie and Bailey all suddenly leaving Port Charles for Australia, after Spinelli got an offer he could not turn down.

That exit was written because Kirsten Storms is at this time,, and the very foreseeable future, not returning to General Hospital and is living in Tennessee. As she had documented via her Instagram stories and posts, she has been going through several personal ordeals. In addition to Storms, Ryan Paevey also exited the series earlier this month when he ended his run as Cassius Faison, while leaving the door open for his return down the line.

So, will newcomers Kelly Kruger (Serena Baldwin), Dean Geyer (Tristan Roberts) and Troy Lennon Appel fill the void of the multitude of exits? What are your theories on Christian Howard’s departure as Ethan Lovett on GH? Let us know via the comment section below.

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‘Knots Landing’ Favorite Donna Mills Joins ‘OnlyFans’

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Donna Mills, who at 85-years-old is still turning heads, booking film and TV roles and co-hosting the We’re Knot Done Yet podcast with her Knots Landing pals, Michele Lee (ex-Karen) and Joan Van Ark (ex-Valene), is now joining the world of Only Fans.

The news came Mills herself in a statement, where she shared to Variety, “I’ve always appreciated the incredible support and encouragement I’ve received from my fans over the years. Social media has been a wonderful way to stay connected, but I’m excited to join OnlyFans because it offers the opportunity for a more personal and direct connection.”

While OnlyFans is primarily known for its steamy content, Mills is taking a different approach, explaining that she will be “sharing moments from my daily life, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and engaging with fans in a more meaningful way. It’s simply another platform to spend quality time with the people who’ve supported me throughout my career while staying true to who I am.”

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WHY DID DONNA MILLS JOIN OTHER CELEBRITIES ON ONLYFANS?

Andy Bachman, CEO Creators INC who presides over OnlyFans also shared in a statement, “This is not about changing who she is. It is about giving her longtime fans more access to the personality, style and behind-the-scenes moments they already love. Donna has always been fearless and ahead of her time. She told me, ‘YOLO — let’s do it,’ and that perfectly captures her attitude. She is approaching OnlyFans on her own terms and creating a space that feels authentic, personal and completely true to her.”

Mill’s move to OnlyFans comes on the heels of others in Hollywood who are pivoting to the platform not only for its revenur, but to control their own narrative of what they want put out into the world about themselves. One example is Shannon Elizabeth of American Pie and Scary Movie fame, who told Variety that since April she has earned more than $1.2 million in seven days via her OnlyFans account.

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FROM THE CUL DE SAC AT SEAVIEW CIRCLE TO PORT CHARLES

While Donna Mills is best- known for her role as Abby Cunningham Ewing on Knots Landing from 1980-1989, 1993, she also won a Daytime Emmy for her role of Madeline Reeves on General Hospital. Mills played the evil mother to Nina Reeves (then Michelle Stafford) and sister to Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) from 2014-2015 and again in 2018.

The veteran actress also had a leading role in the soap opera, Love is a Many Splendored Thing, where she and GH’s late, great sister, Leslie Charleson (ex-Monica Quartermaine, GH) played sisters Laura and Iris Donnelly from 1967-1970. Mills began her soap career on The Secret Storm back in 1966.

So, what do you think of Donna Mills joining OnlyFans? Do you think the once exclusive provocative content platform, which is going more Hollywood, will ultimately be where big named celebrity post their own content? Share your thoughts via the comment section below, and in case you missed it, you can check out the Michael Fairman Channel’s most recent chat with Donna Mills from earlier this year and our livestream with Donna, Michele and Joan from 2025 below.

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