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‘General Hospital’s’ Jane Elliot Looks Back at Her 60 Years on Television, Plus Career-Defining Role as Tracy Quartermaine
From her first soap opera and television in role in 1965 in A Flame in the Wind, to her iconic role as Tracy Quartermaine on General Hospital, Daytime Emmy-winner and Gold Circle honoree, Jane Elliot, is reflecting on her 60-year career during an interview with ABC7’s entertainment guru, George Pennacchio.
Jane’s career has included: playing a nun in the 1969 motion picture, Change of Habit starring Mary Tyler Moore and Elvis Presley, to several primetime guest appearances including on Kojak, her role as Judy Trent on Knots Landing (1980-1981), to her stunning performances on daytime.
Who can ever forget Guiding Light’s Carrie Todd Marler (1981-1982), a woman who suffered from multiple personalities and was a murderer, or All My Children’s Cynthia Preston (1984-1986), a woman who seduced, then married the much older Palmer Cortlandt (James Mitchell), to Jane’s turn as the villainess Angelica Deveraux on Days of our Lives (1987-1989)? Jane certainly has a knack for portraying delicious, complex and memorable roles.

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However, it was as General Hospital’s Tracy Quartermaine, a role she has played on and off since 1978, and even played the part on The City from 1996–1997, that is most beloved by fans and by Elliot herself.
PUTTING THE SNARK IN TRACY Q.
Speaking on playing Tracy, Jane shared, “It’s the easiest kind of role to play, though. There’s no crying. There’s no heartbreak. You come in, you’re snarky and mean, you take your wardrobe off, and you go home, and you don’t take it home with you.” She added, “I prefer to do what I do because it demands the ability to be comfortable not being liked, and a lot of people are not comfortable with that. I don’t care. I don’t care what you think of me!”
FROM LOVER TO MOTHER
In addition, Jane recalled her first scenes with Wally Kurth because on General Hospital, he plays her on-screen son Ned, while decades ago on Days of our Lives, they played lovers as Angelica and Justin Kiriakis. Jane recounted, “So he comes here (to GH), and my first scenes were in a restaurant, and I find myself rolling my shoulders and batting my eyes at him, and I’m going, ‘No! No! No! I’m your mother this time! I’m your mother.”
THE LAST OG QUARTERMAINE STANDING
As 2026 begins, Tracy is the last of the core Quartermaine family still on the canvas. Over the years, the deaths of: Leslie Charleson (ex-Monica), Stuart Damon (ex-Alan), Anna Lee (ex-Lila), David Lewis and John Ingle (ex-Edwards) have brought great sadness and loss to their GH co-stars and fans everywhere.
Now, Jane realizes Tracy is the matriarch of the Q clan, something she does not take lightly. Jane expressed, “I’m the last person standing. I represent what is left of the arch family that started. And I have to fill all those slots now.”
Share your congrats for Jane’s 60-years on TV and let us know, does Tracy remain your favorite of all Jane’s soap opera roles? Are you happy to see that Tracy is now the matriarch of the Quartermaine family? Let us know via the comment section below.
Jane retiring from General Hospital was disappointing but also her decision. The two guest stints she did were marvelous, but having her back full-time? Now THAT is magic. It was clear her energy was missing from the canvas.
I’ve followed a lot of soap superstars through their careers, but none more than Jane. How fortunate for us that she decided to come out of retirement? How many actresses in her age range can say they COMMAND the screen the way Tracy does every time she graces us with her presence? There is something great about reaching the age you are comfortable not being liked by everyone and not caring what people think of you. I hope we continue to see Jane/Tracy front and center for many years to come. Let’s just hope that we all can celebrate her winning Best Actress at the Emmy’s next year. Monica’s death and all of scenes with Erika Slezak still have fans wanting more.
She has mentioned in the past that she doesn’t put herself up for Emmy consideration.
Jane actually played Carrie freaking Todd on GL from 1981 to 1982. I remember because I watched it then. Carrie Todd & Judy Trent on Knots Landing were probably her two best roles. No offense to Tracy Quartermaine. LOL!!!!
I can’t imagine GH without Tracy and Jane Elliott. She is the reason I pop in and out of GH. She’s a gem!
I didn’t watch her on Guiding Light but Ive heard she was wonderful. Are there any clips of her on YouTube as Carrie Todd?
I have loved Jane Elliot in so many roles over the years. I am so happy we are still able to watch her always superb performance as Tracy Quartermaine. Jane is an absolute treasure.
A true gem! I light up anytime Tracy is on the screen. She brings so much to the show and I hope she knows how much she is loved and appreciated. There’s no one quite like her and she deserves all her flowers!
I remember first seeing Jane Elliot on Electra Woman & Dyna Girl where she played Queen Cleopatra. This is where she met Deidre Hall, who played Electra Woman. They were reunited on Days of our Lives years later and continue to be best friends. She is a delight to watch!
Jane Elliot was wonderful with Mary Tyler Moore in the 1969 Elvis Presley film A Change of Habit.
Wish we had more of Jane !! So sick of the “Willow Show !” Can’t stand watching everyday anymore.
she’s a gem and the GOAT of GH, ok more like one of the GOATS of GH (GH has an embarrassment of riches) but she’s so much fun to watch, I’m always happy when she’s on.
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Kearran Giovanni Debuts on ‘General Hospital’ as Anna Devane’s New Therapist

If Anna Devane’s (Finola Hughes) new therapist on General Hospital looks familiar to you, it’s because actress Kearran Giovanni, who plays Dr. Nichols, previously played a doctor on One Life to Live!.
Viewers tuning-in to the Thursday, September 10 episode of GH got their first look at Dr. Nichols who has been brought in to help Anna recover from her PTSD and trauma following the reveal that she has been suffering from a break in reality since before being put in mental health facility in France, after being gaslighted by Cullum and company earlier in the year.
One Life to Live fans will recall that Kearran Giovanni played Dr. Vivian Wright in 2009, and it was then she first worked with current General Hospital EP, Frank Valentini, who at the time was at the helm in Llanview.

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WHERE ELSE HAVE YOU SEEN KEARRAN GIOVANNI?
Giovanni appeared on OLTL in the recurring role through 2012 and in the final ABC episode of the beloved series was the the ob/gyn who delivered Destiny Evans (Shenell Edmonds) and Matthew Buchanan’s (Eddie Alderson) baby into the world, whom they named Drew Buchanan II after Bo Buchanan’s (Robert S, Woods) late son. In addition, Vivian has been dating Shaun Evans (Sean Ringgold).
In addition to One Life to Love, Giovanni has very impressive credits having appeared in numerous TV series and motion pictures including starring in the TNT drama Major Crimes from 2012-18, ABC’s Designated Survivor 2017-19, the CW’s Black Lightning from 2019-20. Most recently, Giovanni appeared on the Fox series, The Resident and has a recurring role on the CW’s crime series, Walker from 202-2024.
HEALING ANNA
On today’s General Hospital, after Anna’s harrowing meltdown where she almost shot and killed Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) after seeing visions of “Peter August” (Wes Ramsey), Jason (Steve Burton) saved the day and talked Anna down from committing murder. Now, Dr. Nichols was introduced as a valuable staff member at the hospital. Although, this marked the first time in the history of the show we have heard of her character.
So, do you remember seeing Kearran Giovanni on One Life to Live? Happy to see that Anna may have a qualified therapist in charge of her healing, unless the doctor turns out to be not on the up and up? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Anna Breaks Down in Front of Jason and Britt After Shots Are Fired

The Wednesday, September 9 episode of General Hospital featured top-notch performances by Finola Hughes and Steve Burton, as Anna holds Jason and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) at gunpoint on Mount Emerson.
Anna is not in her right mind as hallucinations of Peter (Wes Ramsey) overtake her, egging her on to shoot and kill Britt. Jason begs Anna to put down the gun, but it’s clear Anna is speaking to someone who is not there, but in a direction that is just past Britt.
Suddenly, Anna screams at Britt, “You’re just like your father!” Anna also tells Britt that she knew Britt was aware that she was locked up on Spoon Island and did nothing to save her. Britt turns to Jason and tells him she had no idea Anna was on the Island, “until Cullum showed up in Port Charles.” That declaration gave Jason pause.

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“PETER” TAKES A BULLET
Next, Anna is overcome with angst, filled with tears and screams out, “I won’t let you beat me!” She fires the gun where the imaginary Peter was standing, as Britt screams and Jason dove to cover her. Now completely shaken, Jason took the weapon from Anna and ordered Britt to leave the scene as Anna collapsed in Jason’s arms.
Jason was so concerned for Anna. She reveals she’s been seeing visions of Peter August since France. Jason shared his theory with Anna that she was manifesting her worst fears about Faison. However he knows deep down Anna would never have shot Britt. Jason promises to come back and clean up the area, but would take Anna home first.

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ANNA ADMITS TO EMMA SHE TRIED TO KILL BRITT
At Anna’s, Jason brings her in the front door as Emma is there. Jason tells Emma (Braedyn Bruner) he would like to return and spend the night. A confused and worried Emma get the full story from her grandmother.
Anna explains she tried to kill Britt and she is not as well as she was pretending to be in France. Cut to: Jason cleaning up the site of Anna’s plot against Britt on Mount Emerson. He moves over and finds bullet casings on the ground and examines one of them.
The story climax also signaled the end of the run for Wes Ramsey, who has been showing up on episodes over the last several months as Anna’s dark side conscience. Now that Anna was able to break the psychological hold visions of “Peter” had on her, it ends this latest return of Ramsey’s.
So, what did you think about the scenes between Anna and Jason? Do you think Jason and Britt’s relationship will come to an end now that seemingly Britt revealed she knew Anna was held captive after Cullum came to town? Glad to know Anna won’t be haunted by visions of Peter August anymore? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Did Brook Lynn Deserve Chase Walking Out on Her?

The marriage of Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) may have come to an end by the conclusion of the Tuesday, September 8 episode of General Hospital.
In story, confronted by Trina (Tabyana Ali), and in front of a room full of Quartermaines, Brook Lynn copped to being the other driver involved in the crash that scarred Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) face and ultimately sent Curtis (Donnell Turner) to prison.
Chase, who thinks at this point Brook Lynn was covering up her involvement by protecting someone else in the family is shocked to learn it’s Brook Lynn who actually was the driver. Brook Lynn explains she never saw any evidence of a crash when she ran into Jordan’s car, so she didn’t stop to check on anyone. Trina and Jordan are outraged as is Chase.

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CHASE PUTS BROOK LYNN ON BLAST
Soon, it comes out that Tracy (Jane Elliot) was involved in the cover-up, and tries to point out that Brook Lynn wasn’t responsible for causing the accident or Curtis punching Isaiah, but Trina says that Brook Lynn tore her family apart, and her father is in prison without the ability to see his newborn son. Trina storms out with Kai (Jen Austin Astrup).
Next, Chase goes on blast on Brook Lynn in front of her entire family. Chase starts to walk out the front door as Brook Lynn tries to stop him. At this point, Chase is all about being lied to, and he goes in on his wife, that they promised there would be no more secrets between them.
Brook Lynn digs a deeper hole for herself when she explained that she’d had a glass of wine before getting in the car to see Gio (Giovanni Mazza) and Trina perform at Charlie’s. She admits to being terrified that she’d lose any chance of adopting baby Phoebe, if she called the police.
TO THE GATEHOUSE HE GOES
Chase is furious that Brook Lynn framed Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) for what she caused and did. With that, Chase leaves Brook Lynn in the dust and heads straight to the gatehouse door to see Willow!
Cut to: Brook Lynn devastated on the staircase of the Q mansion and her dad, Ned Ashton (Wally Kurth) sitting with his daughter to try to comfort her when she decrees her marriage is over.
Now in the pick-up, take a look at the General Hospital teaser video for today’s Wednesday, September 9, episode below.
So, what did you think of how Brook Lynn’s life just blew up in front of her? Does she deserve to have Chase walk out on her for what she did? Do you want Brook Lynn and Chase to work things out, or are you betting by the end of this week Chase and Willow will have hit the sheets? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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