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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Will Ava Withhold Sonny’s Heart Medication in a Throwback to Classic Tracy and Edward Scene of 1980?
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, a timeless classic may get an updated 2025 version, when according to the latest ABC promo for the soap, Ava (Maura West) has Sonny (Maurice Benard) right where she wants him … laying on the floor writhing in pain, possibly in the throes of a heart attack and needing his heart medication which is on the ground and a few feet away from him.
Ava stands there and is hesitating to save Sonny and give him the medication. The moment immediately harkens back to the classic 1980 scene where Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) refused to help her father, Edward Quartermaine (the late David Lewis), who was having a heart attack and needed his medication. She wouldn’t give him the medication until he agreed to change his will in favor of her. However, it was later revealed that Edward was faking the heart attack to test Tracy’s loyalty. That scene, made Jane Elliot a household name, and garnered her a Daytime Emmy in 1981 in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series.
Now to present day GH! Ava needs money, and Ava wants full-custody of their daughter, Avery. What will be her bargaining chip to help Sonny? Meanwhile, Ava’s nemesis and Sonny’s daughter, Kristina (Kate Mansi), is hell-bent on taking Ava out and making her pay for the loss of her baby even though the court ruled it was an accident, Kristina can’t let it go.
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In the promo, Kristina says, “Ava has to be stopped, and I have to stop her!” Meanwhile, Kristina looks to be inside a garage holding tools that could cut wires under the hood of a car. Lucky’s (Jonathan Jackson) voice is heard saying “What did you do? Kristina!” At that moment, viewers see what looks to be headlights at night of a car or two, and a female voice screaming.
Ava also has some words for Portia (Brook Kerr) and Nina (Cynthia Watros) that they should ban together to take down congressman Drew Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison). Will they take her advice?
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of March 24-28 below:
MONDAY, MARCH 24
Jason issues an ultimatum. Valentin makes a request of Alexis. Portia and Nina connect. Lucas confides in Elizabeth. Drew reassures Willow.
TUESDAY, MARCH 25
Carly and Brennan discuss their future. Ava gets the upper hand. Liz seeks information from Ric. Tracy grills Brook Lynn. Ned reveals his plan.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
Lulu makes an admission. Kristina is on the warpath. Ava briefs Ric. Jordan questions Curtis. Laura and Ezra clash.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
Lucky surprises Elizabeth. Jason is wary. Felicia puts Sasha on the spot. Jordan opens up to Isaiah. Alexis summons Ric to her office.
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
Anna reflects on her past. Liz and Tracy discuss Drew. Emma takes drastic action. Ava issues a threat. Kristina regrets her decision.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo “Full of Danger” below, followed by a walk down memory lane with the scenes from Tracy and Edward’s clash from 1980.
Now let us know, what do you think Ava will demand of Sonny in order to get her to save his life? What is Kristina trying to do exactly? Cut the wires to Ava’s car, but is someone she loves in the car instead? Perhaps Ava trying to get Sonny to the hospital? Share your theories via the comment section below.
Kristina is barking up the wrong tree, as is Sonny. Ava Jerome is not one to be messed with, and they’d FA’d, so they’re about to FO.
The nerve of Kristina to say that when we all clearly saw her remember exactly what happened. She’s a horrible person.
She’s an enabled trouble.
With a punchable face!!
Who’s face? Oh right.. you guys did just let Andrew Tate move there…
Where did you go? Andrew Tate? Really? Honestly, it should be we should never hit anybody but I was making a joke predicated upon the fact that I’ve said a few times before that Kristina is the female Ted Cruz of daytime, and you know what is said about him. If you don’t, look it up. And in the meantime, please work on cultivating your humor senses.
No Ava is the horrible person! EVIL and vile!
Love her or hate her, Ava is a masterpiece while Kristina is a defective RoboVac who can’t stop manically chewing on the fringe of the bathroom rug.
Lol neither is SONNY
I would never in my life be scared of the poor man’s Don Corleone/Tony Soprano. He isn’t a gangster. At all. Talks a bit talk, and shuffles the most pathetic walk.
Sonny is awesome! Ava is a puke!
Awesome? He murdered an FBI agent in cold blood and was responsible for AJ’s death as well.
As Ava mentioned in Tuesday’s episode, both of them have some answering to do when they get to the pearly gates.
FA’d and FO ? What?
F**ed around and found out.
Ava has done SOOOOO much damage to Sonny and his family!!! She needs to be gone. Let Kristina finally rid PortCharles & GH of Ava, she’s just another worthless character & EVIL person! Take out sleeze Ric with her!
NO! Sonny needs to GO!
Ava’s already tampered with Sonny’s bipolar meds and got away with it. If I didn’t know better, I might think ReRon was writing GH again, because these writers can’t seem to come up with anything original.
She’s not the one who tampered with Sonny’s medications, though; the answer to that we never got. It’s a dropped storyline. She did swap Morgan’s out with placebos, which no one ever lets her forget, unfortunately.
Val the Bastard was the first one who tampered with Sonny’s meds. He had the pharmacist reduce them to 25% of the prescribed dosage. When Ava noticed the change in Sonny’s behavior, she had the meds tested and found out the truth.
Not only did she NOT tell Sonny what was up at that point, she escalated it by blackmailing the crooked pharmacist and ordering him to change the prescription again to complete placebos, meaning that Sonny was getting NONE of his prescribed medication. And by that point Val was already on the run, so she couldn’t use him as an excuse not to come clean about it.
Instead she used an irrational unmedicated Sonny (through no fault of his own) as an excuse to attempt to steal custody of Avery from him, which is what led to the whole scene of Krissy taking the swan dive out the window into the swimming pool and losing her baby.
And nobody should forget what she did to Morgan, since that was the major cause of his alleged “death” (we all know he ain’t really dead, of course)
Morgan is dead and isn’t coming back, thankfully. That little “ghostly” appearance was more than enough proof we did not need him to come back, and be Sonny’s moral compass.
Morgan’s not dead. Believe me, I would be the first to know if he were!
Morgan may not be “dead dead” but he won’t be brought back to the living world in Port Charles unless the show gets a cancellation notice.
Hey, you never know. Poor Bryan gets his prime time gigs, like “Good Trouble” or whatever that show was about the hotel in Miami, but then they get cancelled within a year or so. Maybe he will get sick of that and want a more “stable” gig. Which GH still appears to be, despite the 666 different directions in the writing over the last year or so.
I’m pretty confident on that assessment. Michael will eventually be back (regardless of who plays him). That gives Sonny 3 adult children, one adult grandson (Gio) and an older teen grandson (Rocco). Looks like they won’t SORAS Avery as they seem to be fixated on a non-ending custody battle. Taking all into account – and for a somewhat balanced show – no more Corinthos are needed.
You have a mighty high opinion of yourself! YOU would know. Hilarious
It’s literally my job to know such things. Most former residents of Port Charles end up down here, ya know?
Not very many of them make it “upstairs”.
This is one of the few times I hope you are wrong.Didnt like the little arrogant S.O.B
I’m with you on that, Violet.
God, I hated Morgan. He can stay in the better- off-dead category inhabited by Courtney, Sabrina and Peter.
It was NOT dropped! YES we got the answer. Valentin was lowering his dose a little at a time as not to become noticable. But Ava, witch that she is!, found the pharmacist Valentin used and threatened him with Sonny if he didn’t replace them with PLACEBOS!! AVA absolutely positively tampered with Sonny’s meds in the same exact way she had Morgan’s!!!
I totally agree! I love Maura West, but no one owes Ava anything. Didn’t Sonny agree to joint custody? She can’t have a lavish penthouse – scale down her extravagant lifestyle and there ain’t a snowball chance in hell, that Alexis will fund her the money from the Cassadine estate! I think she will cozy up to Sidwell.
I’m wondering how Ava is so broke anyway. I seem to remember her having a big chunk of Jerome mob money. Maybe her crazy sister Olivia managed to steal that before she ended up down here in Hell?
Wouldn’t be a bit surprised, she’ll do anything for a buck! She’s sure paying off Ric s bill.
The writers need to reunite Liason Lucky and Elizabeth don’t sizzle they fizzle
I feel Miss Punchable Face ( Kristina) is going to get in the way of Lucky reuniting with Lizzy.
I am awaiting the reveal with Gio and his parents, Brooklyn and Dante, more than anything
I think he will resent the holy hell out of all of them. They are all having a field day about who feels the worst, including Brook Lynn. Yes she feels guilty and bad about the whole thing, but not bad enough to take Geo and Dante aside and tell them the truth before blaɓbermouth, Lulu does.
Oh agree. I really like the Lulu when she first returned… but lately.. not so much, and she seems so concerned about everyone’s business but fails to see her own doings and faults..
I see Chase and Gio forming a bond out of all this.
I agree
I must admit I haven’t enjoyed Lulu either. Haven’t really cared much for Lucky either. Elizabeth (and many of the other moms) are unfazed by the absentee fathers and welcome them back into their hearts and beds with no issue. When she mentions needing to work shifts at GH to support her 3 boys I cringe. She has 2 living baby daddies that we know of who can help pay. I know this is make believe but I would love to see some of the writers actually take some of these fathers to task. Or at least give some of the moms some snarky dialog to say to the dads. I wish Mac could have more screen time. He’s a good father and it’s always nice when that can be showcased.
They don’t know it’s Gio! Only Lois & Gloria know it’s Gio. And Martin but he found out after he wrote all the other stuff down on paper.
That 1980 scene between Tracy and Edward is a genuine CLASSIC, not just for GH but among all daytime dramas. I recall watching it as a 17-year-old and so glued to the set. I miss that kind of writing and acting, and I very much miss the pre-internet capacity for surprise in storylines.
I agree. I wasn’t there to watch it live but have seen numerous clips of it. It was so good it resembled a 1940s classic movie full of Freudian innuendos. Brilliantly written, directed and acted. Yes, as you say, a CLASSIC.
Can Kristina please be sent to Ferncliff for 10 years? I cannot tolerate her punchable face anymore. Has she ever thought about Molly’s pain? Molly had a name picked out for HER daughter and a nursery all ready to go. But Kristina insists on calling the baby Adele instead of Irene and continues to obsess about Ava rather than accept the fact that Irene would be alive and well had it not been for her surrogate’s reckless and thoughtless actions.
Kristina needs to be allowed to end Ava! Maybe run her over! Then she can spend a few weeks in therapy and tada all good. Just like Nina did after kidnapping Avery. And BTW- If Ava had kept her skanky damn hands off Kristina she wouldn’t have been pulling away, tripped, fallen and lost the baby! They should have gotten her for ASSAULT & MANSLAUGHTER. But they pressed this push shit. Ava didn’t push her but she was responsible!
Please, someone get that girl institutionalized and on some proper meds asap.
To continue the theme, still to come:
Trina & Kai spend a night in Wyndham’s dancing through the aisles.
Alexis places her ear next to a sleeping Lulu’s chest hoping to hear Sam’s liver.
Donna goes out to Sonny’s garage and meets a visitor from another planet.
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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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