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General Hospital Casts Actor For Key Role!

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Looks like another hottie is on his way to Port Charles.  According to Soap Opera Digest, their sources have informed them that an African-American actor has landed a role on General Hospital.

They also added: “There is considerable buzz about the chemistry he generated during his screen test with a popular leading lady.”

So, who do you think this character is being brought in for?  What actor to you hope won the role?  What popular leading lady could they been talking about?

Will we see a wave  of new additions to the series, under new co-head writers Shelly Altman and Jean Passanante?  In their recent interview with SOD, it appeared they would be limiting that, but time will tell what and who is needed to service the new stories they are about to tell!  Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

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Valeries father…he dates Olivia making things complicated for Valerie, Dante, and Lulu???

Good one, Jimh. But, is Olivia a leading dame? I think su may be on the right track. Perhaps a hunk is being brought in as a competitor/contender for Anna’s affection.Sloane’s adversary?

Well thought out…

I wish they were recasting Judge Walters as a show of renewed interest in Leslie Charleson’s Monica.

ok-
”” a popular leading lady.”””
that ^^ leaves Valerie out.

Jordan is not yet a ‘leading lady’

considering it’s by Jean and Shelly they already have have the poor guy hooked up, so-

It’s not Carly
It’s not Tracy
It’s not Ava
It’s not Lulu
It’s not Sam It’s not Liz
Perhaps Anna I would love to have Anna in mixed affaire ..

then again- we have no age of the new guy, so a bit hard to call it ..

I’m all for more Anna period. If she happens to have great chemistry with the new guy sign me up. But can we please have a slow build. Regardless of what some writers have done, Anna doesn’t just hop into bed and fall in love or vice versa!!

Wish we knew the age of the man, that would help as to whom he may be with.

Right!! RC put Judge Walters with Monica out the clear blue simply because he didn’t want to write for Leslie Charleson…and sent A.J. up the steps into the light to try and make sure he could never return to the canvas..we know that ain’t true…GOODBYE SOOOO LONGGGG RC…BYE RC…KICK ROCKS…

Hoping they add a NEW Dr. to the mix..it is called General Hospital after all,
Patrick & Dr.O cannot be the only ones on staff..

Yes, Fanny. Patrick is the doctor of all trades…just like Dr. Daniel on Days. Genoa City Hospital seems to be the only one with a variety of doctors.LOL.

Yes, Fanny, especially since they saw fit to unnecessarily sacrifice Michael Easton’s Dr. Clay for God only knows what useful purpose???? Oh, right…to hire yet more newbies! Forget them…either Dr. Noah Drake or Dr. Jeff Webber should return to add some gravitas to the hospital staff !

@Shay…Hi Shay, hope all is well….
You’re absolutely right about Silas, his character was never given
enough attention or care, he was always outside looking in…
RC never did him justice, like I wrote below since he didn’t know
what to do with him, he did him in. Thought of U when I saw the
Revamped opening credits…Our “girl” Val-chops is in the lineup…
Meaning she’s staying put for the time being, since she’s about
to inform Dante she expecting…. His world is about t implode ❗️

Hello, Fanny! Sorry it took so long to respond! I’m quite well, thank you very much….just busy! (Fall is one of my favorite seasons, along with winter, so I am finally arriving at my time of the year!) Hope you are also feeling fine! As for Val-Chops, yep, looks like we’re stuck with her! They are using the same playbook as they did with the Sapster…..ignore her lack of appeal and unpopular storyline, keep on pushing her to the forefront and then double-down.—Too bad if we don’t like it!—I swear can barely stand to look at this show as it is right now…..I tried to sit through it on Thursday, and it was absolutely excruciating!!!! (Even WITHOUT Sappy!) And judging by the revamped opening, it doesn’t look to be getting better any time soon, at least not in terms of featured characters! (It still roils me to no end how it seems that Easton was dismissed to fund yet more mediocrities…) As you stated on another thread to our mutual friend, CeeCee….welcome to our world….indeed! (By the way, I answered that post, but it didn’t make it online!) Later, mon amie! Prends soin de toi!

G.H. needs more Black characters.

Why?

Because the world isn’t made up of only white people…… And neither is the viewer base.

I know, black suppression right? You people are never happy. Maybe you should just turn on BET.

” You people are never happy. ”

Wow. You sound like the nicest person alive, second only in niceness to Mother Teresa. Wow.

Sorry but I’m tired of the Suppression Narrative in this Country. It’s a bunch of crap kept alive by the White Liberal and you all keep eating it up! Maybe more Black Actors need to try out for more roles so something. BTW, I bet you don’t complain when there is a panel with all black folks do ya? SMDH

John you sound like one OLD unhappy conservative white person.
Why shouldnt there be more characters of color,this isnt the 50’s anymore,The world will be better when people like you are no longer here .Let’s see more Asians and Hispanics too.

…….Because there is no black and white. Characters come in ever shape, size and color. The color of a new character’s skin, black, white, red, yellow, brown, or purple should not impede hiring an actor, if he/she fits the bill.

How about just good characters that are written well.

Good characters that are written well is fine……. but when there is no diversity, that’s a problem IMO.

Hi, Timmm.
You had asked me if I like Sam and Jake as a couple. I am still on the fence. I certainly do not want him with Lizzie. I don’t know what Sam was like before, but, presently she is the better person. Sam is , at least, honest. That is a complete 180 for me. Nonetheless, Timmm, Sam has done nothing to wow me. She has never really stood out, to pique my interest. I would just like to see a personality….come out of her shell. Now, that is a dumb statement I just made. Well, considering she posed for Playboy decades ago. Know what I mean? A few days ago I watched episodes of DANCING WITH THE STARS. She is an incredible, sexy dancer. She still speaks in a monotone, uninteresting voice. And, I find her acting perfunctory. She speaks perpetually sotto voce…….almost as if she’s bashful. I never realized how petite she is, but, well-put-together. She has the look of both Marisa Tomei and Sandra Bullock. I don’t feel so badly about my own small frame now….LOL.
I did hear that Kelly and Billy are an item now. Gee, they surely didn’t waste any time. Yet, they are both so eye-catching, physically; they make a really good looking couple.
She is probably the complete opposite in real life….with an honest-to-goodness sense of humor and fun. Good for them. I wish their relationship longevity.
Their real-life love can only add spice to Kelly’s acting; driven by real, genuine feelings…show some passion. You know? Go into their love scenes with wild abandon….LOL.
Holy Moly!!!! It’s morning already…..WOW. Good morning, Timmm…..later.

Co sign Belle.

If day time wants viewers they need to look to their audiences.

Salem looks like it’s segregated with a lone Asian character and two black actors who are lucky to get five minutes of air time combined in a two week span.

Btw, not to pick on Salem. GH has one Asian. YR has Jack’s never discussed Miss Saigon son. BB has zero.

Time to get over this weird fear of a community of people that includes folks of color instead of marginalizing them with nominally having one and declaring Mission Accomplished.

I always wonder where Kemo is, and why he never joins any family festivities…such as THANKSGIVING and CHRISTMAS. He’s probably in some third-world country as a missionary or in a dungeon somewhere. LOL.
I agree, Torkumada. I’m sure it isn’t from lack of actors. I would hope there is no racial profiling.

The other missing Abbott is Tracy. I suppose some folks like segregated world of blue eyed blondes in a size two dress at the expense of a collage of what this world looks like. Marcy on OLTL was brought on to pour tea for a skinny white girl. But she was a terrific actress and her character became a featured character and bland non dimensional skinny chick was gone.

Nice to see that some on this board aren’t threatened by having more than one, token actor of color.

Btw, no one ever paid the rent by sitting on a panel. I recently attended a conference for work and I can’t fly you the number of all white panel discussions I sat through. It was Trumpian in female representation. John L would have loved it!!! He’d be brimming with compassion.

The “Empire” needs more white characters!

valarie needs a man – maybe he is for her……………………

Valerie doesn’t need a man…she needs to leave the show!
Sorry, can’t stand her. She’s not improved or endeared herself at all. Only caused unnecessary conflict.

i guess that is the way the writers want her to be – it is up to tptb improve the characters – there are always going to be trouble makers on every show – if every character ran around being the perfect person where would the drama come from…………….

Agreed SZima. I want her, Kiki, Ava & Julian to all pack their bags and never return.

Yes, but it reads”popular leading actress” which negates the idea of Valerie because she is neither popular or a leading actress.
I think Timm might be on to something when he says he will be paired up with Olivia and he might be Valerie’s father.

Maybe it’s Keith Hamilton Cobb, who used to play Noah Keefer on AMC?
He’s now in his early fifties. Yes, it would help if we knew his age.

Hi, Harry.
Yes, that makes sense. But, I thought that one of our fellow-posters said he was in his twenties. If that’s the case, I had mentioned that he could be Valerie’s half brother; Justus Ward as both their father.

LoL Valerie doesn’t need a man…….. Depending on where this story goes, she’s got either Dante or Dillon. I’d prefer her with Dante though…… LoL This guy might be her dad.

Maybe TAGGERT is coming back and he’ll create a love triangle with JORDAN & ANNA????
Wonder who the actor could be????

I hated Taggert!

I LOVED Taggert! He hated Sonny and he was right to hate Sonny.

The actor who portrayed him was BEAUTIFUL !

I’m thinking it’s a Shawn recast….

I aqree

That would be dumb. The guy who played him was good.

I think he will be there for Jordan she needs a distraction

I think so. Hope he’s hot! 🙂

AwesomE!!!! 🙂

They def needed to do that to offset the ridiculous dismissal of Shawn.

I agree. I liked Shawn and the actor who played him. Lame loss just before finding out he’s TJ’s dad.

WOW ! I didn’t know about the TJ reveal. I wonder, what was the point at losing him? When he ripped off that shirt he certainly looked better than most men in Pt. Charles.

Yeah, it was revealed right before he was carted off to jail. Sean was very fut! Lol 🙂

*fit* damn phone.

WHAT THEY NEED IS SEAN BUTLER AND DUKE BACK…

I’d be happy to see Shawn Butler back. I wasn’t feeling Duke this time around. Probably because of lousy writing for him but still…. would love for Tristan Rogers to leave that bland Y&R and return to GH !! 🙂 Loved Robert & Anna!

Perhaps Valerie’s father is Laura’s new love interest…and he can’t feel his face but he LOVES it.

Say what?

Celia, I just have to tell you that I LOVE your user name! The character of Celia Quartermaine was one of my favorites…

Awww, thank you so much, Grant. Very sweet of you!

Me too, James! I’ve often suggested that Celia’s “chip off the old debutante” daughter should arrive in Port Charles….perhaps along with Jimmy Lee Holt’s strapping son! Could be romantic history repeating itself!

Dont forget Jimmy Lee Holt!

@ Shay: That would be awesome!

@Celia: Sometimes I’g the good Grant, and sometimes I’m greasy Grant… 🙂

Yes, James, it would be quite awesome! Incidentally, please allow me to echo CeeCee’s remarks….YOU could never intrude! The entire point here is indeed to share, and you always do so in the most polite and gentlemanly manner. Please feel free to join in our “conversations” anytime!

Thanks, Shay! You’ve made my day!

You are most welcome, James! I always enjoy reading your posts, not to mention partaking in any discussions we have the pleasure of sharing.

Laura who?

Shawn Bro the Dr on # OLTL having a brain freeze. Terlle??? Wow I really like him but…can’t find it.

Oh yeah! Margie that guy was so hot it was unreal. I too, cannot remember his name but you are correct it shoulder like Tyler, good call! He was a great actor too. He was Destinys dad? No?

Terrell Tilford, the hunk, is at Y&R….causing every female patient at GCH swoon and smile. LOL.

Oh joy…..another newbie!

Hi, Shay.
Forgive me for replying on this site. I was cleaning up my inbox and I accidentally deleted a few sites. Always in a hurry, I am. I had to take a peek ….since I can’t sleep…too wound up….
Re: Sloane and Anna….yes, they do make a striking couple. However, I don’t think Anna will ever be able to trust him again. So, there goes that.
What I don’t understand is why Anna could not say she killed Carlos because of self-defense. Would not her word have been enough?
I think the new hottie is coming to keep Jordan’s bed warm…LOL. Is she a leading lady?
I hope Michael Easton wasn’t sacrificed for a newcomer. Sad!!

I am in the city for the week-end….was at GROUND ZERO for the memorial and it’s also Fashion Week!!!!!! It sounds callous to say both in the same sentence, but I am vested in both. It just happened to be a huge coincidence.
A shout out for everyone….there are many charities for the families of the victims of 911. Good cause….info online. Later, cara amica.

CeeCee, I don’t mean to intrude in your conversation with Shay, so I offer my apologies… But I happened to notice your post on visiting New York, and I commend your mentioning 9/11. We should never forget what happened on that fateful day. Also, there is no callousness in your statement. Best regards…

Thats okay CeeCee, we will never forget but life moves one, we win, look good!

@CeeCee… Bonjour Sweets….
I believe Carlos is alive and well…looking for revenge, what if he’s
working w/ the Wu’s… shot Sonny and plotting against Jules…
As for Silas… I gather RC couldn’t write for his character so he
simply wrote him off…Done in poor taste.

@Fanny.
Bon après-midi, Fanny.
I have learned to trust all of you, that is, the longtime fans who know GH and its characters inside out.
I also believe, the shooter could be Carlos, as I intimated earlier. I am not familiar with the Wu’s, but you know better than I. As MadMaddie, the shooter is probably a character that is on his/her way out.
As far as Silas? Are we sure Michael was let go? Is it possible that because of his multiple projects, he decided to leave?
I find it so droll and annoying for Sonny to, again, have the brightest of spotlights shine on him. Whoever said this continues to be the Sonny and Carly show; is right! And, I am so done with Carly’s tears over this degenerate……the flashbacks down memory lane. Snap out of it, Carly! Pease!
Sonny is a one-man demolition derby. Am I the only one to rebel? Oy Vey!!!! LOL. Later, ma bonne amie.

Thank you, Shay, for having the courage to stand behind me and the truth, without sounding righteous. If we did not enjoy everyone else’s comments, we would not offer any opinion…the sole purpose for these sites. I try to look the other way, but the brutality of the affront stings. There is no one else like this on any of the other soap sites. So, I am not a spiteful person. But, if it continues, I’m done.
Thank you …to the moon and back, Girl. Later.

@jamesj74
Hi, James.
You could never intrude. The whole point here is to share. You are so sweet and I love you for it.
9-11 is so fresh in my mind, James. I was 15, but it could have been yesterday…imprinted in the heart and mind…. My parents were in the vicinity…lower Manhattan (they have offices on Wall St.) ….so much confusion and fear…all trying to get in touch with our loved ones. So many friends lost! Will never forget, James. I make a point of being involved in any way I can…..many of us knew someone. Everyone in the city and beyond, knew someone, it seems. Good Night, James.

@Shay.
Hello and good morning, love.
Again, sorry for answering on this thread. Everyone’s been using my iPad because I’m the only one who brought it along. It’s a mess…LOL.
You know, this thing with Anna and Carlos is really bothering me. It is so far fetched to me that her word would not have held weight, albeit I do see that the mayor had/has it within her power to destroy Anna’s credibility and her person. Has GH and its state legislature always been this disreputable? NY state has one of the toughest laws in the country….needs to have them!!!!! So, this has always been my contention how the writers bend and mollify rules where the baddies get away with the worst crime there is…MURDER.
I apologize to Maurice…let’s keep it real….I am TALKING ABOUT THE CHARACTER. From what I understand he is one of the best family men , father and husband , there is. But, Sonny has killed innumerable people, baddies or innocent people…murder, just the same. He is still breathing as a free man because an idiotic governor gave him the green light……(not in this state!!!!!) while Anna has to now dance to Sloane’s music? Bah!!!!!LOL.
Speaking of music, I love the 80’s as well, ….all genres. As yourself, my husband loves DuranDuran, 9 INCH NAILS(yuck) and other such music, Zeppelin being his fave. But, I do love Black Sabbath, Iron Butterfly, Joplin and Motown, just to name a few. You must have had great fun, with a crooner in tow? LOL
My husband is a clown when he gets in that mood. He still croons ballads and sings rock to me. He’ll stand on the kitchen table, stooping because he’s so tall. I wonder if he heals his patients by singing to them?
Sorry, I digressed. Why do you think Sonny was shot now? I say NOW, because of the importance of Morgan’s state of mind. The writers introduced this very sensitive and devastating subject ( malady) and then put the focus on the omnipotent , mighty mob-boss? Will they ever see Morgan’s developing disorder through its different stages? I find that so much more important and riveting than Sonny’s shooting. Nothing new here.
I am thinking that perhaps, it is to show the extend of Morgan’s illness when under pressure? The stress of his father possibly dying will propel Morgan to do something irreparable? I mean, he did look ominous! I was actually impressed by the emotions and passion on his face….he really looked like he was ready to kill someone. Good job. Good acting. I have not even liked the weasely ( is that a word?lol) character since his underhanded marriage to Kiki.
It will probably be a year before the shooter is discovered ( I hope not), which means everything will be at a standstill. To be honest, Shay, I don’t care for this recycled storyline. I just want Jake to finally emerge as Jason Q; get rid of Lizzie, albeit I love the actress, and take it from there. With Sam? I hope that if such were to happen, he and Sam will spend some time together, with their son, and get re-acquainted, before jumping on a bed where it has been the home of so many others…..LOL.
Thinking of you Girl. A piu’ tardi.

Sonny is a gansta they kill people it goes along with the way they do business.
Thing is- Sonny has his hit men do the actual killing.
Sonny has killed some but they usually other gangstas and gangstas kill each other LOL
Nonetheless; Sonny has always loved and protected his family, even if stuff got messed up and went wrong he loves them and would die for them.
Sonny is complicated- he lives two lives- loving friend and family man and ruthless gangsta.
ALL Italian mobsters were great family men and even went regularly to church with family and again they had great family love especially for their mothers lol

Mobster families are exciting ..
not to mention– there are only 2 mobsters, not a mob, two older guys arguing over the pier and threatening to shoot each other LOL..

@su.
Hi, su,
Su, su, su. What am I going to do with you? LOL. Sonny is a good guy because all Italian mobsters love their families and go to church? That’s kind of hypocritical, don’t you think?
For one thing, Sonny is not Italian. Not even close. The features, the coloring, the SPEECH and ACCENT…all wrong to be Italian. Italians are Caucasian, su, not Hispanic. As are Spaniards ( Castilian) from Spain, Caucasian and not Hispanic, albeit some people are confused about that. Secondly, going to church for an Italian man, is more of a tradition than a religion. It’s a family thing they do together. Italian mobsters also have a million and one women on the side. LOL.i know a few Italian men who are agnostic, yet they go to church every Sunday…protocol…LOL.
Where have you heard that mobsters would not kill members of their own family? Have you ever watched THE GODFATHER?
I suppose we will never agree on this subject. You glorify mobsters, I ‘stinkify’ them. You adore Sonny, I deplore him.
Italian men don’t have to be in the mob to love their mothers. The culture dictates love and respect for their mothers. My husband is 33 and he still shows deference to his mother in all things. If he didn’t, she would probably pull his ear, which is something else Italian mothers do to their sons, LOL. That’s just the way it is…..nothing to do with any affiliation to the mob. I would hope all men love and respect their mothers.
I also tried explaining to you that a mob does not mean a crowd here. Julian and Sonny ARE the MOB…one, two, or one hundred, still and always a mob. Two is a fraction of a whole. A whole, in this case being the mob. Golly, su. I feel like I’m back in the classroom…..just kiiiidddiiing.
I would love to have a cup of coffee with you and Shay, su. You are a one-woman entertainment ‘group’. Nite, su. Luv-ya.

Have iPad, will travel….sounds like you’re the “Girl Scout” in the bunch, CeeCeeGirl…always prepared! LOL. I’m running a bit short of time this morning, but just wanted to let you know that I read your response and say hello! I shall try to get back to you later, but needless to say, I am in no way a fan of this latest round of “Sonny-centric” family drama either…but then again, to admit that I’m beyond disappointed in all the storylines right now, is a huge understatement…..particularly Anna’s with this sleazy Sloane business. I so desire to see her emerge with both her dignity and integrity intact, and at the moment, I’m at a loss for envisioning how that feat can be accomplished. I am hoping Robert comes to town to assist her….they truly are a dynamic duo!!! If anyone can rescue her from this mess, it’s Scorpio! At any rate, I’ll check back with you during my night owl hours…..that’s when my thoughts and words really flow. Until then….

CeeCee, thanks for your kind words — I just noticed them. I also appreciate your reflections on 9/11 and its impact on you and your family.

And speaking of terrorists… It’s admirable to keep up the fight about GH’s Sonny. There is indeed a “mob” of GH fans who feel the same way and are passionate about having such a character who routinely and literally gets away with murder.

Finally, from what I infer, you and your husband seem like terrific people! Take care.

Your not allowed to leave Double Cee! Dont let haters win. We love you!

@Timmm.
I love you too, Timmm. You just made me cry. Thank you for your sweetness. Later, my friend.

Love to see taggert come back or Garcia . Want to see happiness for sabrina and Michael. .also emma and patrick.

^And yes, I realize Lesley is not a Q! 😉 But loved Lesley and Monica’s last scenes that they had together….

Jordan needs a Hot Body next to her 🙂

Probably a TJ recast. If not, it is a sin to bring someone new in when Sean Blakemore filled that role and was a good actor. Lets just hope the casting director is involved and not Jean and Shelly. They tried to increase the afro american population on Y&R and the one black actor who played Tyler was one of the worst actors EVER!

OK. As we have no age limit… yet, could this possibly be a replacement for TJ as an interest for Molly? It’s a possibility. But I would like to see Sean Butler back and running Kelly’s instead of trying to be a “hitman” for Sonny. He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn even if it was right in front of him! Neither could Carlos for that fact. But… for me, there’s only going to be DUKE for ANNA. Sloane’s a “sluff” who’s only interested in looking out for himself and screwing everyone else over.

Jordan needs a man since Sean is gone. She is so pretty that I cant see her not attracting a man for very long. Valerie needs to go as she is a real PITB and will keep trying to break up Lulu and Dante.

Why does the actor being hired have to be announced as an “African American”. I don’t understand why such a description is needed. Just ‘actor hired’ tested well, etc is sufficient as is. They could drop other hints beside his race if they want speculation on what kind of role, who he may be paired with,etc. Same with when a Hispanic actor/actress is announced as a possible cast member.

Agree.

True, but it is the only clue other than gender being given.
Do they tell us when a caucasian is going to be cast as a new character? I am asking a rhetorical question–I simply am not sure.

Hi, j9,
I think it is purposely done just for this reason….to arise speculation. We are talking about it…..cause and effect.

well.
the casting call for an African American..
An African American was cast and said as so.
(no big deal…

I agree, male or female or I guess now a days it could be in between? BRUCE!

I don’t care. This show closed the casket for me today.

I hope it’s a Sean recast. Sean was played over confident and he was not likeable. Sean would need to be played more like Shemar Moore’s Malcom from Y&r…..

Couldn’t it be young Tommy Hardy (Audrey’s grandson)?
Maybe they will pair him with the returning Lexi Ainsworth (Kristina).
After all, she will be spending a lot of time in the hospital since Sonny was shot for the 100th time.

At this point I don’t care who they cast as long as he isn’t given the role of yet another mobster/bad guy/criminal/bully. The show could do with a character who is actually a good guy who is not associated with the mob or the lunatic fringe. The PCPD is riddled with officers whose loyalties lead to chewing up the scenes: Jordan, Dante, and Nathan each has questionable associations. Jeez, I am bored silly with all the angst.

Jordan chose the law over her son long, long ago. Her anguish is understandable but does not make for exciting drama.

Dante, didn’t anyone ever tell you that while confession is good for the soul it is a burdensome hell on the soulmate. Don’t burden your wife or your criminal father with confessions. Buck up and learn to live with your sins.

Nathan, your birthmother, your adopted mother and the woman you consider your sister are all crazier than gaggle of drunken geese. Get away and save yourself because you can’t save them.

Ava dear, why would you want to expose your baby daughter to life with the mob? How is being with her bitter, murderous mother better than the life she has right now? Avery was safer as AJ living with Michael than she can ever be with Ava or with Sonny, neither of whom are fit to raise a hamster.

Bravo. Well said.

Engrady; your sentiments express what most of us are thinking.

a new TJ? I hear the actor just landed a role on another show.

Awesome shoot, Diane. So lovely!

I think Jordan.

Hi my loved one! I want to say that this article is
awesome, great written and include almost all vital infos.
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Nancy Lee Grahn’s Star-Studded ALS Fundraiser Reveals “I’ll Be There” Video Featuring Soap Opera Notables

Talk about your impressive line-up! It’s a soap fans dream and for a great cause. General Hospital’s Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) is prepping her one-night only ALS fundraiser which will feature many of her friends and co-stars.

The benefit is set for May 4th in Glendale, California. Slated to participate are Genie Francis, Jane Elliot, Peter Bergman, Maurice Benard, Eileen Davidson, Thorsten Kaye, Michelle Stafford, Stephen Nichols, Rena Sofer, Jason Thompson, Kelly Monaco, Melissa Claire Egan, Maura West, Kristina Wagner, Gregory Harrison, Trevor St. John, Kate Mansi, Kirsten Storms, Cynthia Watros, and many others.

On Wednesday, Grahn took to her social media and released an “I’ll be there” video shout-out featuring, Monaco, Elliot, Bergman, Bernard, West, Harrison, St. John and more. In a touching and important moment in the new video, Michelle Strogny, who is battling ALS, is featured.

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Previously, in speaking with Soap Opera Digest on the impetus of the event, Grahn recalled, “I was actually doing Zoom events during Covid and I met this woman that I just fell in love with, Michelle Strojny. At the time, Michelle had been living with ALS for four years. Now, it’s five years. She is a mom of a teenage son, she has the most wonderful husband, and she has been dealing with this [disease] for quite a while. And obviously, there isn’t a cure yet. It’s not survivable yet. But as she says, it’s not incurable. Nothing is; it’s underfunded. But anyway, I just really dug this woman. She is so grounded and filled with grace, and she spends all of her time working to raise money for the cause. We did a fundraiser for her last year and then I thought, ‘You know what? The soaps don’t ever get together to do something for charity.’ Collectively, we have this amazing community and we don’t collectively use it for a good cause, and I think it’s such an easy thing for us to do and we could potentially really make a difference.”

As GH viewers know, Gregory Harrison is playing the character of Gregory Chase, who is also battling ALS in a touching storyline that is currently playing out shedding a light on this disease.

For information on Nancy’s event, including the stars who are s scheduled to participate click here. To purchase tickets to the event click here.

Check out the video featuring Nancy’s friends and co-stars below.  Now let us know, your thought son the line-up for the benefit and helping raise awareness and funds for ALS research via the comment section.

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‘General Hospital’ Writer Shannon Peace Let Go, and Shares on Sprina: “One of My Only Regrets is to Not Have the Opportunity to Develop That ‘Ship’ Further”

As General Hospital’s new head writing team of Elizabeth Korte and Patrick Mulcahy gets off the ground and running, there are still changes a foot on the writing team.

Now comes word via breakdown writer Shannon Peace that she is no longer on contract with the long-running ABC soap heading into its 61st season. Peace shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram, thanking the fans, and the show for the opportunity and the importance of diversity in the writers room.

Peace began, “After almost 3 years on staff and 106 episodes penned, I am no longer on contract with General Hospital. Writing for this country’s longest running television serial drama has been an education of epic proportions; I will forever be grateful that I earned my WGA card on a daytime fixture that holds memories for so many.” (Peace pictured below with GH EP Frank Valentini and script writer, Charlotte Gibson from about ten months ago).

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Shannon added “Even more importantly, as the sole Black breakdown writer (and only POC in the writers room) during my tenure, I pushed for vital interactions and discussions that prioritized inclusion, visibility, and representation”

The writer pointed to the example of vital interaction when in story, “Stella and Portia’s frank July 2022 conversation about the role race played in Esme’s framing of Trina is just one example of the impact I’m gratified to have had.”

Acknowledging former GH co-head writers was also part of Peace’s farewell expressing, “Appreciation to my former bosses, Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor – not only taking a chance on me, but for valuing my opinion and championing my voice.”

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Many GH fans know that Peace was key to the development of the love story between Trina Robinson and Spencer Cassadine as played by Tabyana Ali and Nicholas Chavez. Shannon gave a special shout-out to ‘Sprina’ fans, “I also want to thank fans who were supportive of my work, especially the recognition of my love for ‘Sprina’. One of my only regrets is not having to develop that ‘ship’ further.”

She concludes her statement with,”In the aftermath of a historic writer’s strike that shed new light on the troubling ways writers are regarded in daytime, my sincere hope is that General Hospital recommits to valuing staff writer efforts and input, with a more intentional focus on diverse viewpoints — and thrives for another 60 years.”

Accompanying her post, Shannon added, “Thank you all for the love and support these last few years. I hope GH fans get all they hope for and more!”

So, what do you think about GH not renewing Shannon’s contract? Will there be more continued changes afoot? What do you think is the future of ‘Sprina’ anyway at this point as viewers wait to see if Nicholas Chavez officially returns to the show?  Comment below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Learns Britt Died and Tells Anna He Has Been Working For Cates Since November 2021

On the Tuesday, March 26th of General Hospital, Anna (Finola Hughes) and the viewers learn about where Jason (Steve Burton) has been for over two and half years. However, Jason gets some news of his own.

Anna is visiting Jason at the PCPD interrogation room. She asks him if he shot Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), which he flatly denies. Anna believes him, but she tells Jason it doesn’t matter, because video footage shows him on the roof at the time of the shooting

When talk turns to Jason not willing to speak without his lawyer present, Anna can’t grasp why Jason would instead spend an hour alone talking with John Cates (Adam J. Harrington).

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It is then that Anna brings up that John went by “Jagger” and that the two of them knew each other in high school. Jason doesn’t recall much of his time in high school following his brain injury, but then he gets furious realizing John knew about “Jason’s” past. That is when Jason slams the table and tells Anna, “I’ve been working for John Cates since November 2021.”

Next, Jason explains further that he has been working as an informant for the FBI. Anna wants to know how this came about and he tells her that after the tunnel collapsed, and he couldn’t make it to Britt (Kelly Thiebaud)… all of a sudden he sees Anna’s face drop.  Anna is the first person to tell him that Britt died and was murdered. She tells Jason the killer is in custody, but he continues to be shocked, overwhelmed with tears welling up in his eyes. Realizing he has to pivot to save his life, Jason continues telling Anna how he wound up working with John.

Jason explains that after the tunnel collapse in Greece, FBI agents grabbed him and placed him under arrest and took him to Quantico where he met John. At Quantico, John played a recording of RICO violations and offered Jason a deal if he agreed to be an informant against Pikeman, the illegal arms dealer.

Anna hears from Jason that he thinks Pikeman is selling illegal arms to anyone flagged by the NSA but has ties to the WSB which they needed a civilian to infiltrate their organization as a military soldier, a mercenary.

Jason tells Anna he was a part of the team brought into eliminate Sonny (Maurice Benard). Every time an attempt was made on Sonny’s life over the last two years, a different team was sent to do the job. Anna gets furious when she learns that John told Jason his job was to kill Sonny and she was with John at the warehouse that night. Jason ensured the sniper missed Sonny and left the rifle behind. However, they were supposed to meet an extraction team. Before he was shot, Dante saw it was Jason on the roof and when he turned around with his hands over his head, Dante was shot by the other guy. Jason says if Dante dies, he’ll be charged with capital murder and then will be useless to the FBI.

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Meanwhile, John visits Bobbie’s and runs into Carly (Laura Wright). She learns Jason is in custody and is going to head to the PCPD. Before she does, Carly has some words with Cates when she learns not only does John have a vendetta against Sonny, but Jason too.  Carly tells John he should recuse himself from the case.

So, what did you think about the moment when Jason learned Britt died? What do you think of Jason’s return storyline thus far and what we learned about Jagger/Jason and more? Comment below. But first, check out a moment from today’s GH with Jason and Anna.

 

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