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GENERAL HOSPITAL: A Drugged Drew Makes a Scene as Nina and Portia Hope Their Plan Takes Him Down For Good
On the Tuesday, April 29th episode of General Hospital, did anyone have flashbacks to the classic “Libidozone” storyline on All My Children? That story also featured Cameron Mathison as Ryan Lavery who drinks too much of a spiked punch on his yacht and acts completely out of character.
Now on GH, Mathison as dirty and smarmy congressman Drew Cain, is about to be taken down several notches as Nina (Nina Reeves) and Portia (Brooke Kerr) initiate their plan to have the guy who has been threatening their lives in different ways. Portia gets the Ketamine to Nina. Next, Nina gives the vial over to the sex worker, Jacinda (Paige Herschell) to somehow get Drew in a comprising position with it.
After learning the Drew is at the Port Charles Grill with Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot), she heads to the bar, and puts the vial of Ketamine into the drink Drew ordered. When Tracy leaves after their conversation about taking down Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard), Jacinda approached Drew’s table. He says that “drink was strong.” Jacinda says she would like to get to know Drew better and suggests they get out of the grill and go to somewhere less stuffy and more fun.
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Next, Drew and Jacinda end up at The Savoy, where everyone is at for a night out on the town. Perhaps, the most entertaining part of the episode was the hilarious reaction shots of the cast as their characters are stunned as to what they are seeing going down with Drew’s public display.
Over at the bar, a drugged and drunk Drew calls out for shots. Jordan (Tanisha Harper), who is standing with Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Portia, says she has to stop this since she works for Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and he would be very disapproving of what is happening to Drew, so she tries to pry Drew away from Jacinda. However, that fails.
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Now, Drew has loosened his shirt and tie as he hikes Jacinda up to the bar to drink body shots off of her while everyone looks on in distaste including: Lucas (Van Hansis) and Marco (Adrian Anchondo) who headed to The Savoy for some dancing. Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is also at the club spying and trying to get in the good graces of Professor Hank Dalton (Daniel Goddard), and Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Cody (Josh Kelly) are sitting at a table talking.
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When the commotion begins Lulu, who now has a job as a reporter, takes out her iPhone and begins to film Drew licking shots off of Jacinda on top of the bar. Portia and Curtis look on hoping this moment will go viral and get Drew out of everyone’s hair. If you recall, Nina is expecting Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) to be back tomorrow from Germany, but something tells us from this week’s promo, she will walk in on this and see exactly how Drew is acting … or will she?
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So, what do you think the upshot of Nina and Portia’s plan to incriminate Drew will ultimately be? Will it produce the results they had hoped for or still backfire somehow when he accuses someone of drugging him intentionally and perhaps takes them to court? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Great… now Hallmark Drew is going to get invites to all of Elon’s Ketamine parties.
Mathison looked like he was having fun filming those scenes. It was nice to have a large part of the cast there to witness it as well.
Also on this episode, I reflected on how much I’ve come to appreciate Gio (and his portrayer). Mazza is growing as an actor in this role – very similar to how Haley Erin grew in her time as Kiki. He and Bradyn (Emma) have great chemistry and he’s quite comfortable in scenes with vets like Burton and Eliot.
As much as I despise Drew and want him to be gone, I think this will backfire because the writers just won’t end this long, drawn out storyline. And Willow is so stupid and living in never never land, she won’t believe Drew would do this to her and will forgive him. Therefore, this storyline will drag on and on and on…….
Writers, please end this . I’m sick of it
This was the medicine we needed. Drew suddenly acting all belligerent and sloppy drunk and then proceeding to start slurping shots off that young lady’s stomach was hilarious. Adding to the hilarity was the collective looks of askance washing over the bar’s patrons. And a special shout out to Lucas whose expression of calm amusement injected more comedy into this scene. Well played by all!
Harry…AGREED!!!!! I could not stop laughing. LOL
I hope this is the beginning of Drew’s downfall. But this being a soap, who knows what lame excuse they’ll have for getting him out of this one. I hope not. I would love to see the fallout played.
Oh Drew… it is not good to be so high in public ! But I did enjoy watching you with all your Inhibitions gone with that shot of “Special K”
What a stupid plan. Trusting a femme de nuit? It would have been much simpler for Nina to come clean and divulge her dirty trysts with yucky Drew. Ewww. This will blow in their faces—-I don’t care about Portia. Can’t stand her holier-than-thou attitude. Poor Nina.
I agree! But still, it appealed to my warped sense of humor. I even laughed when a shocked Twitto came upon Drew and the prostitute.
These scenes of Drew “loosening up” were great and made me laugh out loud. I truly do hope this is the beginning of his downfall . Or at least his humbling.
I don’t care about Drew’s (so-called) humbling. I’ll happily settle for his downfall. LOL Tick Tock Tick Tock…
Hey, Jay—You and I both—-Drew is revolting—It looks like Tracy is getting the blame for drugging him. Willow is a fool —grow up.
Aside—Rocco drank himself into a stupor. As I said on another site, he will need a transfusion. Finally, the truth about Giò will be known.
Sorry, but these scenes really sat wrong with me; surely, a shot glass could have been available instead of doing the shot DIRECTLY off of the under-five’s body, no?
Drew did call out “Let’s do body shots”. If you google “body shots” the term is defined as ” pouring alcohol in a person exogenous zones and licking / sucking it up”.
Ha ha ha ha ha! You learn something new everyday!
I am so naive. I always thought body shots was when you just placed the shot glass on the person’s stomach. I didn’t know there was no glass involved. That must have been awkward for Cameron and the actress. Yikes.
I guess I’m a cheap date (or I just really need some levity) because I thought it was ridiculously funny. Between Drew’s buggy eyes while acting like an out of control game show host, and Lucas’s bemused expression, I was roaring with ribald laughter.
Lol. “Out of control game show host”.
I absolutely lived it!
I was laughing and cheering. It was great.
s/b loved
Yeah—I would find it funny, too, if it were anyone else but Drew/Cameron. I want to see him fall dooown low!! And take Willow with him.
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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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