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General Hospital Preemptions This Week for MLB Wild Card Playoff Games
This week, General Hospital will be preempted on Tuesday, October 4 and Wednesday, October 5, and potentially again on Thursday October 6, due to Major League Baseball’s wild card playoff games airing on ABC.
In the best of 3 games, the Texas Rangers face the Tampa Bay Rays in an American League wild card series, starting on Tuesday with a 3:08PM EST start time. If the series goes a full three games, then Thursday’s GH will also be preempted.
Encore episodes of GH will be seen on the east coast on Tuesday and Wednesday, while all other time zones will be preempted for the game.
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In addition, GH will not be streaming the episodes on Hulu or ABC.com as is it a nationwide preemption. That way, everyone will begin to see the all-new episodes on the same day when they resume.
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Hopefully, Thursday, GH will resume with an episode that teases: Spencer and Trina affirm their feelings, Tracy has a slip of the tongue, Valentin surprises Anna, and Sasha is in danger.
So, going to miss GH for the next few days? Comment below.
Is Blair Cramer ever coming back? The only reason I’m recording this show is to see Kassie DePaiva. I loved the scene she had with Michael K Knight. I hoped she’d be around a little longer than one scene with him and one with Jane Elliot.
Hahaha, stfu
I do not know who/what Kassie DePaiva is..
Just another one dug up from the soap opera graveyard…LOL
Seems the writers/whoever have
been doing a lot of digging lately.
She’s an actress who played a very popular character, Blair, on OLTL. She’s also been on Days. No need to be rude to people who like the actress and the character that was brought to GH for a short appearance. As for “digging” most viewers who are into the soap genre like to see soap actors either join the show OR bring their popular character to another show whether for an episode or longer.
Kassie was only brought on for 2 episodes.
I don’t think she needed to come back from all, but admittedly, OLTL never aired in Hell, so I don’t have any attachment to the character.
Problem is, they wasted her appearance on something that doesn’t make sense. Again, not an OLTL fan, but I believe she was married to Todd Manning, right? So how did she become Marty’s “ex wife” in the years since her last appearance… and Marty’s been in Port Charles 3 or 4 years now himself.
If they had to bring her back at all, they should have done so for a storyline that was actually relevant to the current stories on GH. And that is the story that was left hanging in mid air when the OLTL transplant characters were abruptly pulled off of GH, due to the legal red tape involved with the Prospect Park streaming revival of OLTL & AMC. Namely the question of whether Lorenzo Alcazar was hanging out in Llanview under a different name, while most of the Port Charles residents believed he was dead (except for Jason… but he was unavailable for comment at the time, having recently been “presumed dead” himself).
And the question of Alcazar’s whereabouts is very relevant right now, because nobody fits the profile of the mysterious “Pikeman” mercenary smuggling organization better than Alcazar. They are doing the exact same things Alcazar previously tried & failed to do in Port Charles.
So the Blair character could have served that story by picking up where it left off in 2012. Instead of wasting time with another dead end story that’s already wasting the talents of a few GH veteran cast members… this whole ridiculous “Deception” thing.
Why do we h have to give up three days or more of our show for sports fans? Why can’t they show the games on some sports channels, God knows there’s enough of them.
Totally agree with you
Cuz MLB is part of Disney/ABC.
100% agreed.
Gee, I was actually afraid everyone would be jumping down my throat, like where’s the spirit, etc? Glad to know there are others like me.
I could care less about Baseball and agree that with all the sports channels they should be showing this there where people opt to watch it instead of taking our show off the air. Even if ABC owns MLB they can have an ABC Sports channel. Would actually think that their views would go up because if people can watch their shows they will be tuned into ABC while those who want to watch MLB will be tuned into that channel. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone..
I think it stinks that some stupid games that will be on other channels will be on during the day and interrupt our soaps. Hope it’s a ratings disaster. When will the networks stop this stupidity? Ugh1
I’m thinking about getting done with it all together. I’ve been watching General Hospital for years. , this is how they lose fans from watching the show , baseball don’t even start till after GH , I don’t understand why they have not show it. Baseball starts at 3 PM
Same goes for political preemptions
I’d rather see GH! So many sports channels, and other useless shows, but they have to interrupt a popular soap! We all are not Baseball fans, and I live in Tampa Bay area, Tampa Bay Rays in playoffs, big whoop!
Disney owned ABC has a sports channel ESPN yet they gotta show baseball on abc? WTF!
Since we must endure MLB and the Rangers won yesterday (best 2 of, everyone please root for them today so GH is not pre-empted for a THIRD day tomorrow.
Why can’t U put general hospital on at late at night some where about 2am.
They used to do that. Or leave it up to the affiliates. And in the age of digital TV, any ABC affiliate could have the option available to play GH on one of the subchannels. And of course they could always release it to Hulu for streaming.
Or just play the ball games on the sports network they already own.
There are any number of options they could have used, any one of them making more sense than a nationwide blanket pre-emption.
Late night airings typically occur when an episode is preempted shortly before or during airtime in one market or region (ie. for “breaking news”. Nowadays, if they know ahead of time that GH can’t air as scheduled in a large chunk of the country, it is preempted nationally.
Preemption is probably not the best term here as no show was produced to air Tuesday or Wednesday as it was known months ago that baseball would have the time slot those days. Thus, an episode intended for Tuesday won’t air on a later date (as would occur with a news related preemption.).
CORRECTION Best 2 of 3 wins series. If Rangers win today it’s all over and we have our favorite soap back tomorrow.
So unfair that they didn’t air for everyone to see season 61 episode 21 like ABC quoted they would here. So what happened to Sasha?? Why didn’t you air it on demand?
Enough said, They screwed up Disney World, why not make life miserable for everyone else
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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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