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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Dante and Charlotte Visit Comatose Lulu: Isn’t it Time to Wake Her Up Already?
The Friday July 28th episode and recap of General Hospital featured Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu’s daughter, Charlotte (Scarlett Fernandez), visiting her mom while she still remains in a coma. However. Lulu has been moved back from a long term care facility to Port Charles.
In story, Dante takes Charlotte to visit Lulu at General Hospital. An emotional Dante and Lulu sit with Lulu and fill her in on the latest happenings, but, of course, Lulu is unresponsive and hooked up to machines to breath for her.
Later, Dante gives Charlotte a minute alone with her mom, and that’s when Charlotte breaks down in tears telling Lulu how much she really misses her and needs her. She goes on to say that both Sam (Kelly Monaco) and Laura (Genie Francis) take her out to do things, but it’s just not the same and that Lulu needs to wake up (YES! She does!).
Charlotte tells Dante in the hallway that she wants her mom to come home … to their old home. She says she looked into the house the other day and everything was covered in sheets. In her mind, she believes Lulu would want someone living there.
It would seem to be a good sign that Lulu was part of the story on the episode, and that she is now in care at GH. The question becomes, is the ABC daytime drama series, ready to wake the character up, so it would cause conflict for Sam and Dante’s romance?
If Lulu comes out of her coma, who do you hope plays the part? Emme Rylan, Julie Berman or a new actress? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
First of all, it’s great to see the real Charlotte back. The recast was absolutely horrible, and I hate to say that about child actors, but there’s a reason she pretty much vanished after two or three episodes.
This is the first time we even were allowed to see the place where comatose Lulu is currently residing, so that to me is a sign that yes, she is about to wake up. Now having said that, I can’t imagine she will actually open her eyes until her mother Laura is back from “summer vacation”.
Seeing a return of the original Lulu, Julie Berman would be a Devil’s preference. If it’s Emme Rylan I’m OK with it. After the most recent run of recasts at GH, I’d really hope there’s not a Lulu 3.0
In either case, should there ever be a wedding for Sam & Dante, it’s going to be “crashed” by either Lulu or Jason. Or maybe both. You can bet your soul on that!
Please not Jason! Not a fan of that character at all! I liked Billy Miller in the role but not Steve Burton. I actually don’t mind him as Harris on Days but still seems a bit one note to me.
Steve Burton is the only “real” Jason!
You are entitled to your opinion. However, I do not like Steve Burton as Jason and never have.
Yes. Bring back Steve Burton as Jason. I have always wanted a guy friend like Jason. Much love.
Please.
Brains Jason back to general hospitals.
And Lulu 2.
A Nathan.
Nathan and maxi back together.
I need Jason back and no one can play lulu but lulu
I’m not a Lulu fan, maybe someone new would picque my interest. I’m not a fan of Sam and Dante either so I’m ready for a new scenario. You know Charlotte will pull her mom and Dante together. Wonder why Nina has ” dumped” Charlotte. She was her biggest champion when Nina was with “Papa”.
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Just please get rid of Nina. Nina cannot act, she is unattractive, she is nosey, will not take responsibility of her wrongs, which are many, she feels she should get what she wants, and she is a big time LIER. She does not deserve to have a relationship with Willow or her grandchildren. Nina deserves to be driven out of Port Charles forever. Off of the show of General Hospital.
Emme or a new actress for me. I like Julie Berman but not as Lulu. Her friendship with Maxie didn’t feel as authentic and I could not have bought her Lulu as a mother.
Agree 100%
Let it be the original so that Emme Rylan can come back to the y n r where she can take over as Abby!!;
Current Abby just needs to go. Period. Nice girl but was never Abby. A Abbott or Newman cousin maybe but not Victor and Ashley s daughter.
Julie Berman
Dante and Lulu belong together and those skids need their Mom
Julie played a badass Lulu, which I really liked. I didn’t like the reinterpretation of Lulu when Emme played her.
Emme Rylan
I agree!
Julie Berman would be ideal or Emme Rylan. At least it wouldn’t be yet another new recast as there are several most recently. Otherwise keep the character in a coma.
So great to see the original Charlotte.
Let’s keep it this way, GH!
What do we think of charlotte and Jake? What a surprise. I got scared when Jake stayed back, after everyone left for the game. With Esme there, I was afraid he had eyes for her.
Honestly, I am just happy that Scarlett Fernandez has returned. I hope Charlotte is featured more.
She has always brought good fun in her scenes and will always be the best Charlotte. A Bree Williamson return would be great too but recall her character was killed off camera (?)
Emme needs 2 play her there’s been way 2 many recasts already, let’s bring back a familiar face. Sam & Dante DNT seem good 2gether anyways & technically Dante is still married 2 lulu sooooooo, come on writers let’s do this, have lulu come back have Gladys & Nina in prison &. Sonny & Carly back 2gether, keep drew way away.
Hallelujah to ALL of this!!!
I think that Lulu& Dante got a divorce.
I agree to all this.
Would love to see Julie Berman back!
I want Emme back, I loved her.
Welcome back OG Charlotte!
The scene was a setup for Maxie to move into Lulu’s house. That way, they get to reuse the set. Speaking of reused sets, the Chechnya House was Carly’s old home with recognizable center stairs.
As for Lulu returning, there has to be a long term story arc as the character wasn’t really driving story the last few years she was on.
Julie Berman would be outstanding or someone new. As nice as Emme is, her portrayal of Lulu wasn’t very dynamic.
I’m so happy to see Scarlett Fernandez back as Charlotte. I would love to see Lulu back. Julie Berman would be ideal, but I highly doubt she would return because I think she’s moved on, so then Emme Rylan should come back. I agree with the other posts. We’ve already seen recasts of Molly and Kristina, so we don’t need a third Lulu. Emme Rylan was fired and upset about it, so it’s very possible that she would be willing to come back.
Emme Rylan
Would love to see her wake up and Emme Rylan playing the part of Lulu.
I want Julie Berman, the original Lulu to come back, she is the best. Not crazy about Emme Ryan playing the part, never have been.
New actress,loved the first one but not the second. They mention one from all my children would be perfect. New blood
Who’s the one from All My Children?
Emme Rylan, please!
I would LOVE to see Emme back as Lulu! No offense to Julie, but I wasn’t watching when she was on, so Emme IS Lulu to me. And I miss her.
If Julie Berman can’t come back, I would love to see Stephanie Gatschet return to daytime and take over as Lulu. I never liked Emme Rylan in the role, she was much better as Abby on Y&R.
Either one, but please not another new one.
Bring back Julie Berman, both her and Dominik Zamprogna had such chemistry together. Julie played Lulu Spencer so well. She was bad ass, like a true Spencer would be.
I can hear Charlotte with all her arguments to Dante etc, why they need to reopen the house so it will be ready for LuLu when she wakes up, knowing her family is there waiting for her, etc,etc.Dante and LuLu were divorced and she had just accepted that school teacher’s ring when he got blown up. This is really going to mess with Dante and Sam’s relationship.
Is Charlotte here to stay? What is the mystery surrounding Martin and Valentin? Good or bad? Is Valentin responsible for burning Anna’s house? Why?
Aside—Ned said, “Gumpa”—Writers: there is no such word in the Italian vocabulary. This is an Americanized dialect word which is very offensive. Cut it out!! The correct word is, “compare” or “padrino “ which both mean, “Godfather”…
I want lulu to wake up. I want Sam far away from Dante. Hopefully when lulu wakes up he will realize like lulu did that he is still in love with lulu. Of course he will fight it but in the end I hope lante get back together. Also I would really love with everything going on with Valentin that something reveals that Dante is Charlotte biological dad with Lulu. It wouldn’t change Valentin/Charlotte love for each other but would give Lante 2 biological children together. Plus give the Valentin actor a great storyline
How nice for Maxi and her two kids to live in Lulu’s house. What did they do with baby, give her away?
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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