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‘General Hospital’ Shares ‘We May Have Just the Part For Him’ in Response to John Oliver’s Quest For a Soap Role

By Michael Fairman

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General Hospital’s DMs are open and awaiting Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver to contact them after his rousing rendition of a scene from the ABC soap opera where he took on the role of Brick played by recurring cast member and ESPN sports personality, Stephen A. Smith.

Last week, Oliver made headlines by reimagining a scene of Brick’s on this late night talk show, but then admitting and hoping that someone would cast him on a daytime soap opera.

Well, it appears Oliver’s message has landed with GH’s producers and those-in-the-know! On Wednesday, March 18 in a Instagram message and video featuring Stephen A. Smith, he asked the question, “John Oliver, @LastWeekTonight, I have one question. Are you ready to commit!?”

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Accompanying this at the top of the comment thread were some key words from the official General Hospital Instagram account, who expressed to Smith and to Oliver, “We may have just the part for him. Our DMs are open.”

As for Stephen A, after watching back the Brick scene with Oliver taking on the role, he shared, “You sure you ready for that? You sure you ready for the commitment that it’s going to take, John Oliver? Because this is serious. This is serious!”

Smith also gave the late night talk show host,some pointers on playing the bad guy: “You gotta welcome being disliked, because contrary to what you might think about yourself, you’re a very likable guy; you’re a very, very likable guy. So you have to understand: You gotta be willing to be a bad guy. You gotta to embrace it. You gotta embrace it. You gotta love it. You got to love the hate, ’cause they end up loving you in the end.'”

Oliver previously said on a segment on the soaps, the important ingredients a said role would have to have for him included, murder, slapping, or being someone’s long-lost relative.

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John said in full, “To all the soap operas out there, let me say this: I am officially offering myself to you. Write me a role, and I’ll be on your set so fast, it’ll make your head spin. I only have a few conditions: First, I don’t want to play myself, I want to be a character. And I want his name to be ridiculous. Also, I want to do something juicy — like murder or slapping or being slapped or being someone’s long-lost something — and, ideally, I’d like a dramatic closeup of my face. But in return, trust me, I will give my all to this performance.”

One actress who would love to be paired with Oliver is Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis), who previously posted upon hearing Oliver would love a wacky soap role. “I want him,” wrote Grahn. “Alexis needs a hot love interest and it will be short termed without a lasting commitment since all her lovers eventually become psychopaths and die. #JohnOliver would make a perfect psychopath. It’ll write itself.” She later added, “How about John Oliver plays an immigrant that Alexis hides from ICE in her basement. There’s already a bed down there….and a ball gag! ”

So, John Oliver and General Hospital lets make this happen! GH fans, what role would you love to see John Oliver get to play on the ABC soap opera? Think fun and out of the box and let us know in the comment section.

 

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I saw that segment and would definitely welcome John Oliver if he were given a part on GH. He only wants a bit part so that shouldn’t be too tough to figure what to put him in as. Hope it happens!

He can play a past love of Alexis who wisks her off her feet and takes her and her daughters to an enchanted kingdom far away never to be heard from again!

If only you could join them.

Keep the Davis’ take the Dottie.

Yes.

If only you could be kind to Dottie… she has as much right to post as you do… doesn’t she?

I would almost always agree with you on that. But, this is different. That poster has consistently made racist posts. Kindness only goes so far.

Oh.. I was not aware of that. I 100% agree… Mr. Fairman should block those, as he has stated previously that such posts would not be tolerated

I’m not racist how do you know I’m not black or any other race? Im just not woke. There is huge difference. Beyond the Gates which I have watched because I like Tamara Tunie very much but I don’t deserves the accolades this site heaps on it.

It’s too late to claim you’re not racist. There’s been too many occasions where Michael F has removed your derogatory posts (that included language I respectfully do not repeat here). Frequent readers of the comments on this site know exactly what I (and others) have pointed out.

Save us the victim or innocent act.

As I recall, you were bashing Beyond the Gates even before it aired. You also kept referring to it as “Beyond Them Gates.” Prejudging a show with a predominantly Black cast while utilizing racial stereotypes seems pretty racist to me.

That’s very well said!

I don’t have much sympathy for racists.

I have a feeling John Oliver will be a better actor than Kin Shriner.

Of course General Hospital would have the part for him… ridiculous, on an already bloated cast.

Scott, what he is proposing is a cameo appearance. Calm down.

I am calm, but it still doesn’t discredit my comment. It’s ridiculous, in an already bloated cast, to add someone else in. Cameo or not. It is not necessary. Instead of writing in a cameo, focus on the plethora of cast members, both regular and recurring.

Oh come on. It will be fun and very brief.

There’s more to life than getting bent out of shape by soap operas constantly.

Again, who said I am bent out of shape? And constantly? You must have me confused with someone else.

You tend to stick your nose up at people when they don’t have a photographic memory of shows and information about actors. You have done it to me and others. It’s very tiresome and I’m no longer responding to your posts.

Scott, while I respect your vast knowledge of the soap opera genre, I don’t get the impression that you’re a lot of fun at parties.

Was this necessary to post? No. It wasn’t. Just because I had a differing opinion does not mean you can spew that kind of stuff out there. You don’t know me, so please don’t make such assumptions. Plus, Michael has asked that it not be done in comments prior.

He’s a hypocrite that can’t take it when he dishes it out to other people. More people need to call him out on his double standards.

Michael (Fairman), please; you asked us to stop with these kinds of comments. How are they being allowed through? You’ve asked us to stop with personal comments like this, and I’ve done my best to steer clear of them, but Michael and Addy seem to prefer making them.

Seriously.

John Oliver would be a great addition to GH. Even in a bit, one day part, he certainly would add a lot of fun to the show!

He’d make a terrific, bumbling butler for the Q’s. I could see him driving Tracy bonkers. If I were John Oliver, I wouldn’t take any acting advice from Stephen A Smith.

Getting so confused with GH …it’s hard to keep up with all the new actors…and all these teenagers..what the heck. Let’s move on with some of the real story..whatever it is now. Don’t enjoy teenagers making out, etc. Been watching GH since the ’60s.. Also..you show 2-3 quick scenes and then a 5 minute long row of commercials….annoying!!!! Im forced to record and watch at night so I can fast forward past those commercials.

If only we could turn back the hands of time… too be honest.. I am just happy we still have one legacy ABC soap on the airwaves. Time does move on… sadly actor’s pass away or choose a different direction in their careers. Thank goodness for our memories and the great time machine called “youtube”.

What a mess ! 1 character takes a time out ( should have been a temporary recast) Hate seeing Marco die. It seems that whatever the fans want, Valentini does the opposite ! He makes Beyond the Gates very popular !

You don’t temporarily recast a key character unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Oh, btw, GH ratings are up compared to last year, so they’re doing something right

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Kearran Giovanni Debuts on ‘General Hospital’ as Anna Devane’s New Therapist

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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

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Finola Hughes

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.

Jason

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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?

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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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