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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

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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.

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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.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Who is Hudson in Cahoots With After Revealing Phone Call?

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The mysterious Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel) is clearly in collusion with someone as witnessed on the Tuesday, August 24 episode of General Hospital.

Since Troy Lennon Appel made his debut on the soap on July 30, we already know he “appears” to be the true biological father of baby Phoebe, and is quite the bad dude after roughing up Ethan in Norway.

Now in Port Charles, claiming he is there for JJE (Jasper Jacks Enterprises) business, and with the edict to contact Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) and let her know her father named her the CEO of his company while he is “sailing” abroad, he was initially met with resistance when Josslyn refused to accept the job.

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I’VE CHANGED MY MIND

However, after a recent turn of events, where Brennan (Chris McKenna) told Josslyn, the WSB has her next assignment, and it is to find out what’s going on with her father’s company, they demanded her to accept the CEO position. Now Josslyn is caught and has to back-petal after initially telling Hudson to bring her qualified candidates and she would pick one as her replacement.

In all-new episodes, while at the Quartermaine boathouse, Josslyn informed Hudson that she was now taking the CEO position. Josslyn cited that she realized she wanted to honor her father’s wishes and uphold his legacy.

Hudson is stunned and tries to dissuade her, and is quite suspicious over her sudden change of heart. Realizing no matter what he said Josslyn was not backing down, Hudson says he hadn’t been on board with Jax’s decision to give the company to Josslyn, but now he could see that maybe he’d  been wrong about her.

HUDSON HAS A PROBLEM

Josslyn says failing herself, or her father, isn’t an option and when she commits to something she goes all in. She tells Hudson that she would appreciate his support. Hudson says she has it, as she turns to walk away after dropping her bombshell decision on him.

Next, a very pissed off Hudson, picks up his phone and makes a call to someone and tells them that Josslyn took the job. He intimates that this is bad news and will screw up their plans. He tells the person on the other end that he is going to make her change her mind!

So, where is this leading? Who could Hudson be working with on the inside and who did he call? How do you see General Hospital weaving in Josslyn taking over JJE as their new WSB mystery story? Put your creative hats on and let us know your thoughts via the comment section. 

But first, check out the GH teaser below for today’s Wednesday, August 26 episode below, where Josslyn tells her mother, Carly to accept her decision of either taking the job at JJE or staying with the WSB!

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‘General Hospital’s’ Josh Swickard Recalls Emotional Moment After His Final Scenes with Michael Easton, and Favorite ‘Chase’ Storyline

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Josh Swickard (Harrison Chase, General Hospital) is the special guest on this week’s all-new episode of Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The GH fan favorite and leading men opened up about his life pre and post GH, his marriage to actress and producer, Lauren Swickard, and some of his toughest and most memorable moments during his eight-plus years as officer Chase of the PCPD.

One of the most heartbreaking moments came when Josh had to say farewell to his on-screen brother Finn played by soap veteran, Michael Easton. It was back on the Thursday, June 27, 2024 episode of General Hospital.

In it, Chase drives Finn to a rehab facility and the two brothers share a heartfelt talk in the car. Finn thanks Chase for allowing him to say goodbye to his daughter, Violet (Jophielle Love). Chase promises to take good care of her. However, Chase warns Finn to not to take any shortcuts on his way to sobriety and to always think of Violet’s wellbeing. It is apparent, the brothers don’t want to say goodbye, but on the count of three, Finn leaves Chase’s car and walks through the door of the rehab facility, while Chase in tears beats the steering wheel before drives away.

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MISSING HIS TV BROTHER

Josh spoke to the “Soapy” podcast hosts about it and recalled, “In our last scenes together, and it was like his last day. Michael was like, ‘It’s okay.’ And I was like, ‘No, it’s not.’ I was supposed to be crying in the scene, I think. I was like a little glassy-eyed, a little glazed over. And then they were like, “And cut.”  I was like, “Great.” I just like went behind the car and wept.”

Speaking of his professional and personal relationship with Easton, Josh expressed, “Michael is an awesome guy. He’s such a sweetheart. We’ve done fan events together in New York and he would show me things, like, ‘This where I used to live  …’ He’s like an older brother to me.”

Not only did Josh lose his on-screen brother, but he also lost his on-screen father, Gregory, played by Gregory Harrison, when he was killed-off the show after the character battled ALS. “I think I was more just mourning friends that play family on a show, but a show that goes year after year, year round, and so they become family,” explained Swickard. “So, that part’s been hard for me of just losing friends that while, yes, you get to see each other, you get to call each other, it’s different (when they leave).”

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CHASE IN A COMA IS FAVORITE OF JOSH’S

When asked, what has been his favorite storyline during his run on GH thus far, Josh took it back to when Chase became became critically ill after being poisoned by a toxic from Peter August (Wes Ramsey) meant for Finn. Eventually, Finn had to rescue his brother with the antidote for the toxin. That story played out from April to June 2021.

Josh explained, “Where I was in a coma and I was seizing and coughing and I had no blocking for like four months! It was great! It was a storyline where I was about to die and I had to say goodbye to a lot of lovely people and it was so exhausting. You get in the car and you feel like you got hit by a train every day because your body doesn’t fully know what acting is, apparently. I remember multiple days being like, ‘Oh, this is why I signed up for this.'”

Swickard also answered if there were moments in the storyline if he felt Chase was not going to survive. The GH star answered, “There were moments that I wondered.  However, I think they were pretty upfront with me. They were like, ‘This isn’t what’s going to happen.'”

Check out the full conversation with Josh on the ‘Soapy’ podcast via the comment section below.

Now let us know, what has been your favorite scenes of Josh as Chase on General Hospital during his run? Do you miss the relationship between Chase and his brother, Finn? Let us know via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Is This the End for Brennan?

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This week, all-new episodes of General Hospital tease a long-held secret revealed, a surprise cellmate and a life on the line. On Monday August 24, ABC released their weekly promo entitled “Keep Brennan Busy,” raising eyebrows that this could the beginning of the exit of the character, after it was reported that Chris McKenna (Brennan) is leaving the soap come this fall.

In the spoilers video: First, Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) is telling Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) that she has known the truth all along that she shot Drew (Cameron Mathison), even though she was her legal counsel and defender her during Willow’s trial of shooting the former congressman.

Willow is shocked, and her face shrinks up. What will she say in return? Will she just say, “yes” I did it and then blackmail Alexis to also keep her quiet, like she has been able to do to so many others?

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DREW’S BACK TO HIS OLD SELF WITH A VENGEANCE

Next, Drew is suddenly on this renewed warpath to take down Sonny (Maurice Benard), but before he deals with that, he want to get the WSB Port Charles Bureau Chief out of the way. He informs his partner in crime Ava Jerome (Maura West) over drinks at the Metro Court his plan for Brennan. While Drew tells Ava his agenda, we cut to: a woman’s hands pouring a packet full of powder into a drink at the Metro Court pool area.

Drew gives Ava her assignment, “I need you to keep Brennan busy while I search his hotel room.” The question becomes, who is the woman who is drugging Brennan? Is this the first attempt at taking out the guy foreshadowing the future, or could this be the demise of Brennan?

YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU MIGHT SEE IN THE SLAMMER

At the end of the video, Curtis (Donnell Turner) is seen in his cell at Pentonville. He gets what appears to be his new cellmate, and utters, “You?” Is this when Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) has manipulated someone from the inside to visit Curtis and begin a plan to get what he wants from Jordan (Tanisha Harper) and use her lover to do his dirty work? Stay tuned.

Take a look at the rest of the official spoilers for the week of August 24-28 below.

MONDAY, AUGUST 24
Valentin makes a pitch to Jason. Brennan confronts Willow. Josslyn has news for Hudson. Laura briefs Anna. Tracy issues a warning.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
Jason encourages Carly. Obrecht wants answers. Anna is tempted. Ric jumps to conclusions. Lulu offers relationship advice.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
Nina is enraged. Jordan makes her loyalties clear. Michael seeks Sonny’s advice. Tristan opens up about his past. Felicia stonewalls Brennan.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
Gio and Emma overhear an argument. Drew vows revenge. Ava feels slighted. Justine gets a shock. Alexis makes threat.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
Sonny makes a promise to Laura. Carly and Valentin make a decision. Anna offers support. Ava sets a trap. Drew is waylaid.

Check out the the latest GH promo, “Keep Brennan Busy” below.

Now let us know, do you think Drew’ plot against Brennan will be the untimely end of the WSB Port Charles Bureau Chief? How will Willow keep Alexis from opening her mouth about the fact that she shot Drew? Share your predictions and theories via the comment section below.

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