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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Has Lucky Spencer’s Return Been Lackluster Thus Far? How Many People Does It Take to Rescue Him?
Jonathan Jackson (Lucky Spencer) is one of, if not thee, all-time greatest actor to perform on the soaps right alongside his TV father, the retired Anthony Geary (ex-Luke Spencer).
When General Hospital announced that the five-time Daytime Emmy winner was returning to his old stomping grounds, there have been high expectations that his story would kickstart things into high gear, but at this point, viewers want to personally pick him up, literally, and lift him out of captivity in Africa and plop him into Port Charles so the story can finally take shape.
Meanwhile, his mother Laura (Genie Francis) and her husband Kevin (Jon Lindstrom) took off from Port Charles to Africa so she can find her son, but we haven’t see them on the canvas. Then, Anna (Finola Hughes) and Jason (Steve Burton) have showed up to try and find Lucky as everyone is on borrowed time, hoping they can locate him to save his sister Lulu’s life. She needs a liver transplant to stay alive (even though she had been in a coma for four years). All that is soon to change now that GH has found their Lulu in Alexa Havins (ex-Babe, All My Children).
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But, is Lucky even a viable donor? Hold tight! Dr. Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson), who is a world-renowned transplant doctor (and Lucky’s friend from Africa) told Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), while Lucky could be a perfect match for his sister, there must be consideration of the condition of Lucky’s liver since he has been known to drink, plus fans recall his prescription drug addiction.
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Now on the Friday, September 20th episode of GH, after Lucky is beaten by the guards and thrown in his cell, he dreams of Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) coming to his aid. Talking to imaginary Liz, who is acting like his conscience, he claims to think of her and their family every day. He says helping people in need was his way to atone for what he did. Imaginary Liz tells him to come home and have the guts to admit he messed up and to be there for his son, Aiden and company.
So, what have you thought of Lucky Spencer’s return thus far? When will Lucky be reunited with his mother, Laura? Are you hoping when he does return to Port Charles that Liz and Lucky will finally get back together? Share your thoughts in the comment section. But first, check out the Lucky and Liz scenes from Friday’s episode below.
Correction ok great child actor big difference when you become an adult happens all the time . Tons of examples he just looks like a kid trying to be a grown up
Ditto Adele. He did a fine job in the role as a child. But, the character has grown and matured. First with Jacob Young as the older teen and then with Greg Vaughan as the adult, married man, police officer, recovering addict. They should have brought back Jacob Young since Greg Vaughan is not available. If Young was not interested, they should recast.
I disagree. Jackson was outstanding when he last returned to GH. There were numerous scenes with Tony Geary, Rebecca Herbst, Tyler Christopher, Julie Marie Burman, and Steve Burton where he gave amazing performances. I have no doubt he will again. I agree the story is slow, but I blame the writers. I think part of the reason Lucky’s return has been slow is so the writers trying to kill time to find the new Lulu. I could have done without all the unnecessary scenes on Thursday and Friday. I am ready for Lucky to be home and for the real stories to begin.
Amen! This is dragging on way to long! BORING!
Jacob Young? The actor who shouted his lines no matter what the scene calked for?No thank you. Jackson is a very talented actor. It’s just Lucky’s great return has been ruined by dreary, depressing, anticlimactic writing. How to ruin a come back of a great actor by bad writing.
Larry Brygmann, Douglass Watson, Jerry Ver Dorn ,David Canary, Roger Howarth, just 5 of the actors that quickly come to mind that impress me more than Jonathan Jackson
i think they are trying to hard they should just get on with it
Far from one of the all-time great soap actors. Very far.
There is one reason this story is dragging – not sure what TPTB was thinking when they scheduled Jackson’s return right during Genie Francis’s annual leave.
She usually comes back in mid-October. That’s when this whole story will conclude – not before.
That’s what I was thinking, too.
I believe he has been back four weeks and the most excitement we have seen is a card game and a fantasy about Elizabeth. I wish GH would have a long-term story arc written out with all the twists and move things along faster. The Pikeman storyline, Austin’s murder and who sent Ava the messages were never given a satisfying conclusion.
Love it; love having him back and I’m fine with the pace. I love how the writers have kept Anna and Jason in each other’s paths; it’s fun to see the show mix it up a bit. Steve Burton finally has a different scene partner to play with instead of Laura Wright and Maurice, and I love how this is turning into a similar type story like back in the day when many of the gang would wind up in a casino to save the day. Jonathan Jackson hasn’t skipped a beat; he’s as ‘lucky” as ever.
Yes, Lucky’s return has been lackluster so far. Very lackluster, I’m sorry to say.
I was so happy when I heard Jonathan Jackson was coming back. He’s one of my all-time favorites. I was looking forward to the story they had planned for his return. But they’re dragging their feet just like they’ve done with many storylines. They did the same thing when Steve Burton returned earlier this year.
The story is all over the place and just a mess, which is unfortunately the state of GH as a whole these days. The never ending card game, this guy Sidwell that is basically a Dollar Store villain that we have no connection to whatsoever. I like Emma Samms, but I still have no idea why she’s involved. Laura and Kevin leave to go look for Lucky and have seemingly fallen off the face of the earth, so they can shoe horn this Anna/Jason pairing they’re clearly pushing where it doesn’t need to be. Laura should be the one to find her son. Maybe she still will be.
I’m holding out hope that they have some better things planned for Lucky once they get this tedious Africa story arc over with.
Ric’s return over Lucky’s BIG TIME!
Mr. Hearst hit the ground running, interacting with literally the entire canvas while peaking interest to existing storylines.
We know Alexa is going to BRING IT when Lulu returns so this studio adventure with Lucky needs to wrap up like yesterday because so far all we got is Lucky saying a few lines here and there whole looking completely deshelved.
Lucky’s lackluster return is also do to poor scheduling. JJ returned to filming while Genie was on her summer break. They might’ve considered delaying his return by 6 weeks or so to permit mother/son scenes to be shot.
Storyline wise – it’s not hitting the mark. That said, Isiah seems like a character with lots of long term potential.
I love Jonathan Jackson, but don’t care for how long they’re dragging this storyline out, honestly. How many days did we need to see him playing poker for his life against Sidwell? Or begging Holly to get a message or for help, only for her to put her own interests first? I was too young for whatever her history was, but every time I’ve seen her on canvas in recent years, she’s been running a con, which okay, but they mention a history with legacy characters that those characters seem to think she’ll commiserate with, but she’s always self first. Just an overall unlikable character.
Back to Lucky, all of his scenes after rescuing Isaiah, have been sitting in a room playing poker for his life, with idle, meaningless chitchat. We’ve had more meaningful conversations about where he’s been all these years from Isaiah, who admits he doesn’t know everything than we’ve had fun the character we were looking forward to having back on screen.
Laura and Kevin went to rescue him how long ago? Anna and Jason made it in a day, right to their gambling den? Of course, now things are heating up, but why did we need to waste so much of the time that we’ve had? Why not have him and Isaiah get out together? Or Holly do the right thing for once? Just a coordinates SOS text to Anna or Laura? Sidwell wouldn’t have known it was her, and Lucky would’ve been back in PC weeks ago.
Just seems like the writers like to drag some storylines out for no good reason right now, change some characters out of the blue, and just don’t seem to know what they’re doing with other characters.
This return has brought the show down to boring. It didn’t take long for Lucky to start the tears again. Seeing him go right back to crying through his scenes and an empty bed for Lulu for weeks is really bad writing.
Its been lame! I see why they have half of PC looking for him; Lulu needs a liver! He came back a month too early. Him and Liz could rekindle their romance? Lucky is like Luke, you just cannot domesticate them. So what do you do, put him on the PCPD payroll to? Too many cops. And most arrests are dismissed anyway. Like Michael, those two boy-men just don’t age so it’s a struggle to write for them unless they are in danger? Ric Lansing, god bless, what a return! [A little less grey please.]
Lucky and Jason’s return has been VERY lack luster. What is happening with the new writers? Don’t like it very much! Been watching this show since the 1980’s!!!!!!
I will be glad when Lucky is finally rescued and back home in PC. It seems part of the problem with JJ’s return is timing. I assume the delay is Lucky’s rescue is Genie Frances is on vacation and the show had to cast the new Lulu. Now that Lulu has been recast, I hope they dont continue to drag this out and Lucky is rescued soon.
I look forward to seeing scenes between Jackson, Genie Frances, Rebecca Herbst, and Steve Burton.
Omg, this comeback was of to a bad start from the get go.
1st Laura and Kevin go MIA (yes I know ms. Francis is on vaca) bad timing.(shouldn’t somebody send someone to rescue them?)
2nd so then of course it becomes about Carly saving the day because of course she’s the one with WSB connection.
3rd so she sends the towns unofficial antihero Jason who clearly got PTO from Sonny, to go save the day ( because we all know Jasons main job is to cover sonny crimes.)
4th then we gotta wait for NuLulu to wake up, when she does will she think she’s in pine valley?
5th. I love Holly and Anna, but I’m not really enjoying this story arc their in right now.
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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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