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General Hospital’s Nancy Lee Grahn Notes That in Unpredictable Times, “Soap Operas Have More Value Than Ever”
Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis, General Hospital) is known as a political and social activist and actress. She is a two-time Daytime Emmy winner, who most likely will find herself with a nomination when the 2025 Daytime Emmy nominations are revealed next spring, for her heartbreaking work in scenes following the death of her on-screen daughter, Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco).
Whether you agree or disagree with Grahn’s views, she took to the social media platform Threads, and shared a message that may resonate with many longtime viewers of the soaps who have followed their stories, their shows, their favorite character and actors for decades. One of the reasons the soap medium has thee most loyal audience of any entertainment form.
Grahn posted this message, “We are going through some uncomfortable changes and unpredictable times. This is why I think Soap Opera’s have more value than ever. They are constant, familiar, dependable, safe and harmless.”

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She also added how being a part of the long-running ABC soap opera, now in her 28th year (Nancy debuted as Alexis back in 1996), has been so important to her. Nancy expressed, “I’m so grateful to be on General Hospital and in community with the other soaps as well as the best audience in show biz.”

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Some of Grahn’s followers responded in agreement about the power of the soaps. One fans shared, “I 💙 my soaps! They’re my break from all the real-life drama and chaos. I like most characters and know the story archs only last a few months. GH, Days and YR are my sanity savers!!” Another said, “I think I would have lost my mind by now without my soaps. Thank you for the escape from reality.” One more fan added, “We are grateful for the stories and the cast that still years later feel like visiting family if only for an hour a day.”
So, we ask, do you feel the soaps offer you comfort and dependability when things are tough in the real-world or in your own lives? Let us know via the comment section below.
“uncomfortable changes” bs the rest of the country is thrilled at the changes except her
The “rest of the country” is a typical broad misconception of people who lean a certain way.
Yeah, the less than 50% of the country that voted for the convicted felon rapist are thrilled, I’m sure. The rest of us, not so much.
You realize that less than 30% of eligible voters actually voted for that Orange piece of shit, don’t you?
And you can bet your soul that most of even that 30% did so out of blind Republican party loyalty, and would have probably preferred a more “traditional” GOP candidate, like Mittens Romney or somebody more in the John McCain mold of mortals.
So, no, it ain’t “the rest of the country”. About half the voters didn’t show up at all, or were otherwise prohibited from voting, due to various party shenanigans with voter registration, polling places closing, fake “bomb threats”, and just about every other dirty trick that can be dreamed up.
Yes it is my child. She still lost .
Mimi, please don’t presume to speak for me and so many other Americans. Whether you’re unhappy or happy with recent developments and impending changes, you have to admit- Nancy is right. Now more than ever escapism is important to our mental well being. Adding to that, art and literature and other means of artistic expression are more important than ever.
Not true-the rest of the country is not “thrilled”-there’s at least half of the country that are angry. Live her and my GH!
Go GH!!!!!!!
Over generalization is a common practice of Donald’s supporters. I won’t ever call him president because he doesn’t act like one.
Agreed .
You said a mouthful there, sir! have you ever read Eric Braeden’s views on Trump? Eric, being from Germany, knows exactly how it was living under Hitler’s rule, and sees all the similarities between the two.,I just say, God, help us all!
I have it and it’s terrifying!
The “rest of the country”? Mimi, don’t speak for everyone when you are not. Again, enjoy being told what you can/cannot do with your body beginning on January 21. Hope you don’t need vital medical attention, nor any other women in your family need it. Enjoy being TOUCHED inappropriate by any White, cis male when you don’t want it to happen. Enjoy not having pension/Medicare/social security retirement when you may need it.
I have watched GH since 1977 and it has always been my 1 hour of escapism from whatever is going on in the real world. For me these days it is my 1 hour of escape from battling cancer and I am grateful to still have my show on the air.
It’s time for some love for Alexis. With Gregory’s death, Molly and Kristina feuding, the baby’s death, Sam’s death, etc., it is time for a HAPPY story for her. If NLG doesn’t win the Emmy next year, it will be a tough pill to swallow. She has acted her butt off in every scene.
Wow, Mimi, do you really need the exaggeration to make your point?
Mr. Trump won, fair and square, and fairly decisively (although not, I do feel compelled to point out, by a “landslide,” as some in the media have tried to portray it). You have every right to be happy about that, and I don’t begrudge you a bit of gloating, even.
But let’s keep it real, please: close to half the population (or at least half the people who actually got out there and voted) voted against him. That’s a sizable percentage of the population that’s not “thrilled at the changes,” and it’ll be interesting to see whether it makes it harder for him to implement his agenda–whether he’ll actually be able to make sweeping changes this time, or if it’ll be another four years of volatility and chaos but not much real change, like the first term.
We’ll see. In the meantime, I hope your faith in him proves to be justified, and I wish you (and all of us) well (since whichever way we voted, we all have to live with what happens next).
Amen. Now tell the back row. To paraphrase Bette Davis, “Fasten your seat belts. It’s going to be a bumpy ride.”
Yes with out general hospital I don’t know what I do. Know, it has made me laugh and cry, and all other emotions thank you General hospital
Not only do I agree with her values, political views, etc, but most of what she has to say about the Soaps. I just wish she had daughters that aren’t so messed up in their own lives and minds. Here she had to lose the one daughter with a head on her shoulders but left to deal with these two F-ups, when does Alexis ever get to have a life of her own? Not that Kristina really listens to her dad, but he’s there for her in good times and bad. Say what you will, but a lot of folks would be lucky to call Sonny dad.
I also find Molly as screwed up as Kristina, in different ways, perhaps , but just as annoying.
This is about an hour a day to escape politics!
Thanks gh for yourstory telling.
In a country where you can be anything, don’t be a Nancy.
I for one would be proud to be Nancy,and only wish I had the brains and nerve to speak up as does, with what she knows is right.
Daytime Soap were many fans friendship and education of society when there wasn’t social media to alert us of music, fashions or trend & events. My grandmother watch soaps and learned to speak English. Soaps was more than a past time to many. Nancy your opinion is not embraced with facts anymore since you don’t understand the Greek word Sopa.
“Sopa” a Greek word for telling someone to be silent.
I have been watching soaps and I mean alot of soaps and they are my space and my time to visit other people lives maybe it just my way to relax and enjoy the soaps especially gh and days.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Carly and Lulu Make Plans to Rescue Their Children; Anna Looks Determined to Secure Her Freedom

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!
In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?
Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!

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FINOLA HUGHES RETURNS
The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!
Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?
Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric

With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).
On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..
In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”
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So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!
FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD
As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”
Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.
So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Announces Upcoming Release of His First Single, ‘If You Need Me’

In a surprise move, Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos, GH) is getting ready to unveil a new chapter of his career in music.
The former GH star, where he played the son of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) for 15 years, has announced his new single, “If You Need Me” will drop on Friday, June 26. The single is now available for pre-order on Spotify and major music streaming platforms and is distributed by DistroKid.
Taking to his Instagram story over the weekend, to announce the pre-save of his new single, Chad expressed, “I’ll make a full post about what I’ve been up to and my music once it goes live next week, but you can pre-save my first single so it goes straight to your Spotify once it drops next week.”

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SINCE LEAVING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Previously, since his departure from the ABC soap opera. Chad starred alongside Zach Mendez in the world premiere of of Yum Yum at Annapolis, a new play written by Bruce Reisman. Duell last appeared on General Hospital on the January 21, 2025 episode.
The part was recast with Rory Gibson who debuted as the new Michael in May of 2025 during the Nurses’ Ball episodes and who has remained in the role since that time.
In an interview earlier this year on The Able Show, Duell said on his decision to exit the soap opera, “I was blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have, but what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”
So, what type of musical genre will Chad’s new song be? Country? Pop? Rock? Dance/Club? Something else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below, and if you are eager to hear the new single next week via the comment section below.
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