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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Bobbie’s Last Good Deed is Fulfilled, While a”Visit” from BJ and a New Sign Mark Her Legacy
On the Thursday, January 11th episode of General Hospital, part two of Port Charles mourning the loss of Bobbie Spencer brought with it an incredibly touching and well-executed story that honored Bobbie and the late, great Jackie Zeman.
As we watched the story unfold, all we could think of is that Jackie would have been pleased of how the show remembered her and the character of Bobbie. In the pick up of the story, Maxie tells Angela “the reporter from Amsterdam” that many people will be dropping by Kelly’s to share stories about Bobbie for her article.
Laura was the first to share her history with Bobbie and how things were rough between them when the were younger, when they both were fighting for the love of Scotty. We then go to the classic flashback of Bobbie answering Scotty’s door, looking disheveled making it look like she had slept with Scotty. Later, in another flashback, Bobbie gives Laura some words of wisdom over how Laura never told Luke about her secret son, Nikolas.
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Next, an emotional Lucas, talks how he loved his late sister BJ and how Bobbie always stood up for him. We get a flashback of Bobbie telling Tracy to back off about her son, which illustrated how Bobbie always fought for him. Later, Willow remembers what Bobbie said to her on her wedding day to Michael.
Scott and Lucy each talk about how tough and how strong Bobbie was, and how Lucy and her were frenemies. We see flashbacks of Bobbie and Scott fighting, as well as Lucy and Bobbie. Watching Jackie Zeman’s dear friends speak about Bobbie could not have felt more real, where the lines blur between real-life grief and the characters themselves.
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Elizabeth tells Angela about her rape, and how Bobbie came to her rescue, when she could not talk about it with her grandmother, Audrey. She related that Bobbie never made her feel ashamed over being sexually assaulted. Next, a flashback from the night Bobbie came prepared to make sure Liz was physically and emotionally taken care of following her harrowing experience was shown. After everyone has spoken to Angela, Maxie hopes the “reporter” can stick around. Angela says her “boss” wants her “back at work. ” Ok, grab the hankies!
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Meanwhile, in Amsterdam, Carly and Felicia hang out at the cafe Bobbie frequented when she was alive. A woman enters (guest star, Elise Robertson) that winds up being Bobbie’s contact from the non-profit organization helping women who are victims of human trafficking. Carly and Felicia speak to her and sadly reveal Bobbie had died. The woman relates how Bobbie opened her home to other women who were seeking asylum. Carly mentions the young woman that Angela “the reporter” told them about. We learn her name is Cornelia (guest star, Ellie Darcy-Alden) and that the woman thought Bobbie put her on a freighter to Canada weeks ago.
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Carly says Bobbie died in Amsterdam which means Cornelia was waiting for Bobbie. Felicia make a call to Anna to see if she knows anyone in the State Department that help. Robert is there and says he does. Meanwhile, after speaking with the contact, who mentions a cabin, Carly figures out where she’s hiding out … Luke’s cabin in Canada.
Next, Carly and Felicia drive to Ontario. Felicia is behind the wheel, and there is a moment of tension between the two. Just then, Felicia hits a moose and the car gets a flat tire. In the accident, Carly suffers a gash in her forehead. It is then that Felicia comes forward and shares why she has never been friendly to Carly, even though she is her best friend’s daughter. Felicia tells Carly that she destroyed Bobbie when she set out to destroy her marriage to Tony. Felicia says she has resented Carly because she was very protective of Bobby.
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It is then that Carly says she gets it, because she did the same thing to Felicia, she judged her because of how she was never there for Maxie. The two decide in Bobbie’s honor to become closer. Next, Carly and Felicia make it to the cabin where Cornelia is hiding. The scared young woman confronts the strangers with a shovel and swings it at them. After calming her down, Cornelia sees the necklace around Carly’s neck and knows it’s Bobbie’s.
In a heartbreaking moment, Carly explains that her mother died and shows a photo of herself with Bobbie on her phone. Cornelia breaks down in tears saying Bobbie was supposed to meet her at the cabin. The two share a touching embrace. After Felicia lets Robert know they have found Cornelia, he shares he will help with the State Department to get the young woman somewhere safe. As the story moves forward, Felicia and Carly arrive back to GH. Elizabeth is there and helps with Carly’s head gash.
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It’s the following day. Maxie cannot find the business card Angel gave her or by locating her online and Felicia comes by. All of sudden, Maxie has a moment of clarity while touching her heart. Meanwhile, Felicia has stepped out to the hallway to call the Associated Press office in Amsterdam, and is informed there is no one who works there by the name of Angela Brighton. Felicia flashes back to a heart-tugging montage of BJ and Bobbie. It is then, breaking down in tears, Felicia realizes it’s BJ at the same time Maxie realizes the same thing. When Felicia enters Maxie’s again, they share an emotional hug.
As Kelly’s, Carly is looking over the new sign Elizabeth made for “Kelly’s” after it broke. She, along with Lucas and Laura, look at the sign lovingly and say, “It’s perfect.” Lucas has to catch his flight, and says his goodbye and hugs his sister. Outside as he exits he runs into Angela. Lucas says people are looking for her as her tip saved the woman his mom was helping. Angela says she’d love to stay, but she has to go back home. Lucas thanks her for everything, and turns his back to walk away. All of a sudden, Angela says, “Anytime, Champ!” Lucas is stunned, as that is what a young BJ would call him. He turns around, but she is gone.
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Carly tells Elizabeth and Laura she would like some time alone. She says to her late mother that she hope’s she gave Bobbie some peace after locating Cornelia, as that’s what Bobbie gave to her and everyone else that knew her. Next, there is a montage of Bobbie moments through the years that include B.J’s heart transplant storyline all the way through to the 2023 Nurses’ Ball. As the episode comes to a close, Carly hangs the new sign that reads “Bobbie’s”
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This heartfelt episode had so many nuances to the essence of the life of Bobbie Spencer that you could not help but weep, but also feel complete that the show did Bobbie and Jackie justice in this moment. While all of us can be armchair quarterbacks when watching our favorite soaps and in particular, how they honor a legacy character, in our opinion, this one was pretty near perfect.
What did you think of part two of Port Charles’ farewell to Bobbie Spencer? What touched you the most? Let us know in the comment section below.
Very well done GH. I shed tears on Wednesday during the memorial service. The tributes from Laura and Scott really got me as did Lucy and Tracy calling a temporary truce in Bobbie’s honor. I was disappointed that there weren’t more flashbacks during the memorial. Little did I know I’d get my wish the next day. Thursday’s episode was excellent. Each person sharing their memories of Bobbie and the accompanying flashbacks were extremely well done. It was so great seeing Bobbie from different stories through the years. Carly and Felicia becoming closer while completing Bobbie’s final rescue was so touching.
The tear really flowed when Felicia and Maxie realized that Angela Brighton was the Angel BJ. I really fell apart when Angela said, “Anytime Champ”, to Lucas. And when they showed the new sign “Bobbie’s”, I was gone.
Both days were wonderful and you could see how emotional the whole thing was for the actors. Thank you everyone from a very old time GH viewer who loved Bobbie and the wonderful Jackie Zeman.
These episodes were certainly tear jerkers and happiness at the same. All the actors involved really brought it. I am a “Die Hard GH fan.
The combination of both episodes made for pure soap gold. A character of Bobbie’s stature deserved more than just a funeral – and the audience got much more than that.
In a sea of great performances, Kristina Wagner was the standout. Recently, the writers have shown they understand her character who is so much more than Maxie’s mom. The scene where Felicia realizes it’s BJ really got me. Kudos to continuity writer Elizabeth Korte for finding the clip of Felicia holding BJ who tells her she wants her mommy and daddy. And true to character, Felicia says “Barbara Jean” not BJ. It harkened back to the iconic moment when Felicia collapsed in the hospital hallway with Bobbie consoling her.
Writers also deserve credit for connecting Carly and Felicia and giving them reasonable excuses for lack of interaction through the years.
Lucas was used appropriately, but it’s sad to see Carnes depart again.
Good editing on the Willow flashback as Eden McCoy was originally in that scene but isn’t shown.
Lucy is another character the writers seem to be understanding better. She’s been front-burner for over a year now. Lynn Herring is getting to show Lucy’s serious side, something newer viewers need to experience.
Of everybody, Kin Shriner made us realize that we were honoring both Bobbie and Jackie.
RIP Jackie Zeaman – the pride of Bergenfield New Jersey.
Beautifully done. Bringing back BJ was so special and brought me to tears.
Congrats to the writers for carrying on the history of GH while giving tribute to Jackie Zeman. Laura Wright, Kristina Wagner and Kirsten Storms gave outstanding performances that came from their “hearts.”
Absolute perfection. Yes, it did bring tears.
I agree 100%
Outstanding !! one the best episodes in a very very long time ! Yes they travelled way to fast and all…but it was a beautiful tribute to a great actress and important member of the GH family.
My only wish that didn’t came through was something to see , feel something about Luke…Showing he was alive might i’ve sent them into a new storyline….even if Anthony doesn’t want to comeback , i’m sure they could’ve found a way to deal with that !
All that international travel in just two days. Apparently Jason left Carly the keys to the Star Trek teleporter when he left for Cassadine Island.
I really liked their creativity making B.J. a reporter interacting with the living. I liked the dialogue between Carly and Felicia during the tire changing scene. After 40+ years it will always be Kelly’s Diner to me. But I understand why they changed it to Bobbie’s and it doesn’t bother me. I shed tears when Felicia, Maxie and Lucas realized it was B.J.
Been watching GH since it started. I loved every minute of the trbute to Bobbie. The best yet. GH did het proud.
The BJ being an angel was awesome! So touching. No dry eyes here.
It was a beautiful show with all the memories of Bobbie . I cried through the whole thing. I remember everyone of them. I grew up watching this show. Rest in peace Bobbie/Jackie. God’s got a new angel
Well done, I shed tears. Bobby brought her best friend and her daughter together. With all their flaws It also made Carly a wonderful and caring Mom.
GH did a superb job saying farewell to Bobbie/Jackie. I’d have liked the sign to have said Bobbie’s Place, but Bobbie’s is okay. The BJ but was great, although I missed those years of the show. It is was well done and being able to save a trafficing victim was excellent!
It was so emotional and true to the spirit of Bobbie
Lucas should stay longer theirs still story to tell for that character and why wasn’t Bobbies niece and nephew there Valerie and Lucky should’ve been at their aunts funeral.
It was beautiful. Rest in piece Jackie. You were loved .
watching the memorial tribute for Jackie Zeman/ Bobbie Spencer was perfect, it was so poignant and powerful and watching all of the actors give such heartfelt performances that truly touched our hearts was especially rewarding for me as a Gh viewer of over 55 years seeing all of the flashbacks of each actors memories of Bobbie brought back so many wonderful memories of my own but I have to give it to Laura Wright for her outstanding and powerful portrayal of Carly grieving the loss of her mom I felt every nuance of her grief and cried with her so thank you to the writers for a fantastic 2 days honoring Jackie/ Bobbie Spencer it was truly amazing!!
Omg! I am such a fan of GH! After retiring I have my husband watching it also. He loves it!
You all did Bobbie’s character justice. I was truly saddened about her actually passing. My heart ached. But how you showed tribute to her was awesome . And how you portrayed her deceased daughter, BJ was soooo creative and thoughtfully written. It was a calming tear-jerker.
Thank you for a job well done.
Beautifully done. The writers out did themselves, the actors out did themselves. What a phenomenal tribute to Bobby. May God bless them all. . Even after those two episodes, I am still in tears looking at the clips and reading everybody comments. Like so many other episodes this one went super beyond. Well done. Rest in peace Jackie aka Bobby❤️
I love the way general Hospital said goodbye to Bobbie! I cried a little bit myself because they always touch me in my heart what things have happened in my life I can relate I love you general Hospital!
That was a beautiful tribute to both Jackie and Bobbi. I have been watching GH since I was in grade school. Well over 40 years and this was an exceptional tribute. Watching the live displayed for Jackie and see it spill into the character of Bobbi was beautiful. The cast didn’t have to do too much acting it was all so real. Thank you for honoring a legend in this way. Jackie will truly be missed.
I loved every second of the 2 day tribute. Especially the use of BJ to help her loved ones through the trauma.
I would love to see Bobbie’s legacy in helping human trafficking victims continue. GH has always tackled the tough issues and this is one that needs more attention.
OMG . Bobbie’s no Jacky’s
A very beautiful tribute for the actress.
I loved it all but the best was theBJ angel. I cried so much. That 2 days was amazing job. It did Bobbie/Jackie well. Kudos to the writers. Great.
Please, don’t tell me BJ is alive!
I’ve been watching General Hospital since I was 8 years old. I’m also a Barbara Jean. Besides that, Bobbie Spencer was always fiestiey aso enjoyable to watch. She will be sadly missed. The ending of her legacy was perfectly done. I will always remember this closing of an actress that brought many touching scenes to General Hospital.
Well done, GH! I loved it.
Longtime General Hospital favorite, Kelly Monaco (ex-Sam McCall), took to her Instagram on Tuesday, September 15 and shared that she is six months, seven days sober from alcohol. Monaco played Sam for 21 years on the ABC soap opera.
Accompanied by a screenshot from the I Am Sober app that tracks the progress of anyone struggling with or trying to not drink, Monaco wrote, “Now the whole 6/7 thing makes sense! #duces.”
Monaco has kept a very low profile since her final episode on General Hospital aired back on October 30, 2024, when Sam had a shocking heart attack and died. It was later revealed that Daytime Emmy nominee, Jeff Kober (ex-Cyrus Renault) injected Sam’s IV with a fatal dose of digitalis.
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KELLY MONACO HAS KEPT MORE TO HERSELF SINCE LEAVING GH
This year, Kelly has posted on her Instagram account a total of four times, most recently to celebrate her mother, Carmina’s birthday, who turned 70 just four days ago.
Jumping into the comment thread on Kelly announcing her sobriety were several of her former GH co-stars including Brandon Barash (ex-Johnny, GH) who shared, “Love this. Congrats! 👏👏👏,” Ingo Rademacher (ex-Jax, GH) who just posted the hands up and heart emojis, and Lexi Ainsworth (ex-Kristina, GH) who wrote, “So proud of you 👏 badass.”
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DANCING WITH THE STARS BEGINS NEW SEASON; KELLY WAS THE SEASON ONE CHAMP
With this season’s Dancing with the Stars about to kick-off tonight, in which Kelly was the first-ever celebrity winner in season one and returned for an All-Star version, might we hear from her on her picks or thoughts on this year’s batch of contestants?
One thing has remained a constant with Kelly’s unwavering fan base, they want her back on General Hospital, because as we know in the soaps, many characters somehow come back from the dead, so why couldn’t Sam?
Share your thoughts for Kelly and her six months of sobriety via the comment section below and if you would still like to see her back on General Hospital or even another soap opera within the next few years.
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Soap Alums Remembered During In Memoriam Segment at 78th Emmy Awards; Patrick Muldoon Omitted
During last night’s 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, as it does every year, the television academy paid tribute to those in the industry that they’ve lost over the last year; since the previous Emmys held each year in September.
Starting with an emotional tribute to the late Catherine O’Hara by three of her co-stars, Schitt’s Creek’s Annie Murphy and Dan Levy and Home Alone’s Macaulay Culkin, the segment then dovetailed into Noah Kahan performing “Bridge over Troubled Water” as the faces and the names of those being remembered were shown on the screen.
Daytime soap alums, who either stayed in the genre for the majority of their career, or went on to primetime success as well, were honored including: Anthony Geary (Luke, GH), Hayden Panettiere (Sarah, OLTL, Lizzie, GL, Juliette, Nashville), James Van Der Beek, (Dawson, Dawson’s Creek, and Stephen, ATWT), Gil Gerard (Alan, The Doctors), June Lockhart (Mariah, GH), Patricia Crowley (Mary, Port Charles and GH), Randolph Mantooth (Clay/Alex, Loving and The City, and Richard, GH) and Jon Cypher (Alex, ATWT and Arthur, Santa Barbara).
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THOSE HONORED AND THOSE WHO WERE NOT
However, in a glaring omission, the producers of the In Memoriam failed to include Days of our Lives beloved star, Patrick Muldoon who played the OG Austin Reed and also Richard Hart on Melrose Place. Muldoon passed away in April of this year at 57.
After Kahan concluded his performance, a special tribute to Rob Reiner began with Jamie Lee Curtis taking to the stage to share some warm words about her late friend.
In a ironic and sad twist, Curtis shared ,“Last week, Robbie won an Emmy for guest actor in a comedy series for his beautiful work on The Bear, and he now holds the record of 48 years for the longest gap between acting Emmys, which was previously held by his father Carl Reiner, at 37 years.”
Reiner, who along with his wife, Michele Reiner were killed by their son, Nick Reiner, is currently awaiting a decision if he will stand trial. Prosecutors on Tuesday, shared they will not seek the death penalty if he is convicted at trial, but instead life in prison. Curtis said of Rob, “He was generous and kind and funny as hell, and a friend to all. We all miss Rob and Michele and all those we lost this year.” The Emmys then faded to black and went to commercial break.
So, were you happy to see those who you know from their work in soap operas included in the 2026 In Memoriam tribute at the Primetime Emmys? Share your thoughts in the comment section. But first, in case you missed it, you can watch it below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason and Britt Break Up After Realizing They Can’t Trust Each Other
Trust issues were cited as the reason for the break-up of Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) on the Monday, September 14 episode of General Hospital, ending the their complicated romance once and for all.
The episode began with the pick-up of Jason and Britt’s argument over Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) at the Quartermaine boathouse. Britt is in disbelief that Jason continues to take Anna’s side, and that he will not back her up as her witness, as she wants to report Anna’s attempted murder of her to the PCPD.
Jason tells Britt that Anna had been pushed to the brink through the mental torture she’d endured while held captive at Wyndemere, and accused Britt of doing nothing to save her, when she knew exactly what was going on as she was at Wyndemere as well. Britt told Jason that she’d been a victim of Sidwell and Cullum too, and by the time she figured out what was happening to Anna, they had moved her somewhere else.
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BELIEF SYSTEM BROKEN
Then, Jason clearly lets Britt know he doesn’t believe her version of what transpired. An enraged Britt fires back at Jason in disbelief, that he is siding with Anna instead of her, when he was on Mount Emerson and saw for himself how Anna was planning to kill her. Suddenly, Britt wants to know if Jason would have helped Anna cover her tracks, if Anna had killed her.
Next, Jason argued that Britt seemingly needs to believe Anna would have killed her when he knows deep down Anna would never have murdered her. Jason thinks Britt is trying to absolve herself of her own guilt and complicity in keeping Anna locked up.
Britt shouts “You need to believe that! Otherwise, you’d have to admit that your friend is unhinged and dangerous. And she would have killed someone you say you love!” Now at a complete impasse, Britt walks out on Jason realizing they don’t trust each other and calls it quits.
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PICKING UP THE PIECES
Later, Jason finds Carly (Laura Wright) at the Metro Court, and while in an elevator fills her in that he doesn’t trust Britt, and that as much as he loves her, he doesn’t trust her like he does Carly. Britt is back at the hospital.
A concerned Tristan (Dean Geyer) tries to talk to her about what transpired with Anna. However, Britt clams up and walks away from any discussion.
Now in the General Hospital teaser video for the action on Tuesday, September 15, Jason ask Carly (over beers and a game of pool) “When you lie for a living, how long before you start lying to yourself? Take a look at that below.
Let us know, are you glad that Jason and Britt finally called it quits? What about the reason that the couple broke-up, over Britt knowing about Anna being locked-up at Wyndemere and Jason not willing to back Britt about Anna trying to kill her? Is Tristan the next man for Britt? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section.
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