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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ava Uses Blackmail to Alter Sonny’s Meds to All Placebo; Has She Sunk to a New Low or Super Savvy?
We knew Ava Jerome (Maura West) would fight dirty to help her get custody of her daughter, Avery and to payback Sonny (Maurice Benard). Now, she has come up with her latest machination which could cause Sonny to completely have a manic meltdown in from the court.
In story on the Wednesday, July 10th episode of General Hospital, feeling backed into a corner, Ava visits Dr. Clement, the pharmacist, who Valentin got to “adjust’ Sonny’s bipolar medicine. Currently, Sonny is only getting 1/3 of his dose of meds and he doesn’t know it. Now Ava wants the pharmacist to put in full placebo so the mobster is receiving zero meds for his condition.
How does she go about getting him to agree to do it? By blackmailing the guy, but, of course! Ava threatens him. She will expose him unless he changed the pills to placebos until she tells him to stop. As she exits, she once again gives him another threat to not mention to anyone what she demanded.
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Later, Sonny shows up at Ava’s with custody papers. He begins to record what she says on his phone, and tells her not to testify he’s unfit in court or he’ll bury her. Ava fires back that defenseless mothers tend to do well in family court. Sonny says Diane can find twenty witnesses who will testify Ava is an unfit mother. Ava spews back that his reputation is no better, and in fact, no judge will grant custody to a mobster who ran a strip club!
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So, what do you think of Ava’s latest move against Sonny? Clearly, we are building to a major explosion between the two and maybe in family court. Will she win custody of Avery? What is her end game with Sonny? Share your theories via the comment section, but first watch Ava in action below.
I hate hate this. I am so afraid Maura is leaving. Plus a repeat storyline that was horrible the first time!!!!
I hate hate this storyline – it’s a horrible repeat of a disastrous storyline and it looks like Maura West is being backed into a corner and will have to leave….hate it..plus it is difficult to watch MB do this storyline as he even pointed out….
what needs to be done is the pharmacist telling Sonny what Ava is about to do…
Yes the pharmacist needs to tell Sonny and how horrible of Ava to do this I’m done with her she needs to go she is unfit to be anyone’s mother she’s horrifyingly dangerous
This is the Ava we know and love!
Ava Jerome!
Speak for yourself, I can’t stand that bitch!
Violet…agreed. I never liked the character of Ava Jerome…and I never will. Nope.
Pretty sure I’ve said this before but….
Ava’s turning into her big sister Olivia. And Julian is worried that he’s going to have both of them down here making his eternal torment even worse.
Ava was never an angel, no pun intended. I’ll never forgive her for what she did to AJ. And let’s not forget she was about to kill Julian when he begged her to let him leave the country to get away from Sonny. Then there was Nikolas. He sacrificed himself for her; took the blame for Esme going off the cliff, and what did she do? She tried to turn Spencer against him, and then when Nikolas was understandably enraged? She clobbered him over the head which most people would know could kill someone. And when she thought he was dead? She left him propped up and rotting until Austin could help her bury him. Barely a tinge of remorse, and no joy when he turned up alive. They’re just returning her to who she’s been since we met her…
This is a terrible storyline for Maura and Maurice. GH should not have put Maurice through this storyline with his mental health issues. Shame on you GH.
I have not watched in years but I don’t think MW is going any where relz
Maybe Laura will get Hearher our of jail and Ava will be her first victim. Of course, Heather will forget she killed Ava.
I’m surprised this DUMB Pharmacist hasn’t already run to Valentin telling him that Ava knows whats going on. Using my criminal mind, I’d go straight to Sonny, especially now that he knows Ava isn’t his wife and tell him the whole story, including Valentin and Ava’s involvement and their threats against him, but with Sonny’s assurance that he’ll protect him, when the time comes.
I’m loving Ava being bad, she’s so delicious, it would be so stupid of GH if they’re setting up a whodunit, I don’t really wanna believe it, but it seems that’s the direction the show is going if you go of what’s online on most soap sites. This would be so dumb of a show that has the likes of Sonny and Jason running around, and other characters that have done horrible things. The show keeps bring up that Ava killed Kate a lot almost indicating that its time for Ava to pay, but if that’s the case then Sonny should go down for killing AJ, Just let Ava be the bad girl she’s meant to be and let her cause havoc for years to come.
Sonny was pardoned for killing AJ
I feel like a bunch of Characters are off their meds, acting very differently than I would expect. This latest story does not interest or thrill me in any way other than the stellar Maura West is on my screen. I would watch her read the phonebook. But besides this boring retread, in the process this story is destroying the beautiful relationship she has with Trina. That’s almost unforgiveable!
Agreed. I too liked her relationship with Trina. I also liked it when she and Nina were supposedly friends. It was nice to see Ava seem human for a little while. I know she is ultimately a villain, but it’s too bad they didn’t come up with something other than this to write for her. This is just a re-writing of what she did to Morgan.
You made me laugh when you said you feel like a bunch of characters are off their meds. Almost everyone has been given a different profession and some of them are losing their minds. Portia, Drew, Willow. Meanwhile Heather is getting healthy. Hell is freezing over in Port Charles. ha ha
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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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