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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.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Cullum Kidnaps Obrecht as Britt’s Replacement to Finish Faison’s Final Project
WSB director Ross Cullum is truly as despicable villain as they come, and played with steely intensity by Andrew Hawkes. For the double agents latest crime, you need to look no further than the Friday, June 5 cliffhanger of General Hospital, where in the episode’s final moments he sneaks up on an unassuming Dr. Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) after hiding in the back seat of her car.
Next, he chloroforms her with his intent clear. He plans on forcing her to finish the last leg of Faison’s final project at Wyndemere, since her daughter Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) left town with Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) in tow to get away from Cullum!
In what led to the kidnapping, Cullum had a terse conversation with his business associate and co-conspirator on the project, Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). It is Sidwell who is preoccupied with wanting to bring Marco’s killer to justice (not knowing it’s the man right in front of him!). Sidwell told Cullum if bringing Marco’s killer to justice wasn’t a priority for the WSB director, then why should protecting Cullum be a priority for him?
SIDWELL VS. CULLUM
The two finally put aside their differences as they have to complete Faison’s final project for it will be highly lucrative for them, useful for their mutual gains, and groundbreaking. In order to do that they need a great mind with a scientific background to finish it up and get them to the finish line since Britt as disappeared.
Later, outside of “General Hospital,” Obrecht is headed back to her car after searching Britt’s office for any clues as to the whereabouts of her daughter. But when she got in the car to drive away, that’s when the aforementioned Cullum strikes!
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BROOK LYNN GETS ADVICE FROM A FORMER ADULTERESS
In other key developments, after Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) keeps inserting herself into Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) life, all with the seeming pretense to pay back Chase for helping her clear her name at the trial, and standing by her, she brings good news in person about baby Phoebe’s adoption to Alexis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) law office to Chase. Once Brook Lynn heard Chase was on her away over with paperwork, she decided to hightail it out of there for an “emergency” appointment for Deception.
As we come to find out, Brook Lynn meets up with Lucy (Lynn Herring) at the Metro Court pool, She then proceeds to inform Lucy about Willow sniffing around he husband. Lucy says she knows a thing or two about being an adulteress. Brook Lynn wants Lucy to help her send a clear message to Willow to stay away from her husband, or else!
Now below, check out the scenes before Obrecht was kidnapped where she visited Willow, Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) and suspects Willow is up to no good.
Then let us know, with Lucy taking Brook Lynn under her wing, what plot do you think the two will come up with against Willow? What do you think will happen to Obrecht? With Lucas also at Wyndemere trying to bait Sidwell into an attempted murder charge, will he winds up thrown in the secret room with Josslyn? Share your thoughts and theories on the latest GH via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
2026 SDSA TV Award Nominations: All Five Daytime Dramas Score in Best Achievement in Set Decoration
The Set Decorators Society of America has revealed its nominations for 2025-26 SDSA Awards for Television, which recognizes the work of the set decoration and production designers in primetime, streaming and daytime series.
This year, all five soap operas: Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless all received nominations in the Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a Daytime Series category.
In its official SDSA rule book, to qualify for the category of a Daytime Series, which includes daytime dramas, daytime talk shows, daytime game shows, and daytime children’s programming, all episodes must air before 6:00pm and must have a credited Set Decorator. For daytime dramas, the content must contain multiple plotlines that are carried over from episode to episode.
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WHICH EPISODES CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPETITION?
The eligibility year for episodes runs June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. Founded in 1993, the SDSA is an international nonprofit professional association dedicated to promoting excellence and preserving the legacy of the art of set decoration in motion pictures and television.
Several popular primetime and streaming titles that have wrapped their final seasons also received nods including Euphoria, Stranger Things, Hacks, Outlander, and The Boys. Popular titles such as Bridgerton.
Take a look below at the nominated scenic design teams from your favorite soaps:
Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Daytime Series
Beyond The Gates: Set Decoration by Cynthia Slagter with Production Design by Bruton Jones
The Bold and the Beautiful: Set Decoration by Prim Rosales, Beth Wooke, Prerna Chawla, Charlotte Garnell, Chelsea Mondelli, Michelle Hall, & Linda Louise Sheets with Production Design by Lou A. Trabbie III
Days of Our Lives: Set Decoration by Adele Caine & Sarah Holmes with Production Design by Tom Early & Dan Olexiewicz
General Hospital: Set Decoration by Jennifer Elliot with Production Design by Andrew Evashchen
The Young and the Restless: Set Decoration by Jennifer Haybach, Justine Mercado, Maria Dirolf, & Monica Lowe with Production Design by David Hoffmann
So, which soap opera from the calendar year of basically June of 2025 to a week ago in 2026, do you think has had the best looking sets? Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, or The Young and the Restless? Make you pick and drop it in the comment section below.
The Thursday June 4 episode of General Hospital paved way for the end of the line for Jenz Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) butler/fixer, Pascal (Marc Forget).
In the pick of the June 3 cliffhanger, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) was the hero and stopped the evil-doer from fleeing Port Charles for his part in aiding and abetting his boss with the cover-up of the murder of Professor Henry Dalton (Daniel Goddard) among other crimes.
Today’s episode did indeed mark the final appearance of Marc Forget who joined the ABC soap opera when he debuted back in July of 2025. Viewers met met Pascal when Kelly Thiebaud returned to the soap opera as Britt Westbourne and she was being blackmailed to work on Faison’s final project while at the Five Poppies in Dalmatia.
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A General Hospital rep confirmed to Soap Opera Digest, that the June 4 episode, “Will be the last viewers will see of Pascal for now, but notes that in the world of Port Charles, comebacks are always possible.” So, how did Pascal get written-off the canvas? Here’s what went down:
PASCAL GIVES LUCAS KEY INFORMATION BEFORE BEING DRAGGED AWAY
After Sonny intercepted Pascal on his desperate attempt to get out of town, Sonny informed him hat Sidwell would stop at nothing from trying to get retribution for whoever killed his son, Marco, and promptly turned around and said that he would help Pascal flee the country, only if he turned on Sidwell.
An absolutely terrified Pascal had evidence for Sonny that he could use against Sidwell. However, he feared he would get killed on sight if he tried to retrieve the incriminating photos of Sonny and Laura from the safe at Wyndemere. So instead, Pascal gave the combination to the safe to Lucas (Van Hansis), so he could get the blackmail photos himself. But, did Pascal just set up Lucas to be killed since he loathes him for being the man to win the heart of the late Marco?
In the end, Sonny had one of his henchmen drag Pascal away and whisked off to an airfield to fly away to parts unknown, and hopefully never to be heard from again. But what now? Is Lucas going to end up being pegged as Marco’s killer and taken down by Sidwell if he gets his hands on the incriminating photos for Sonny and Laura? Stay tuned.
So, what did you think of Marc Forget’s run as Pascal? Sad or happy to see the character go? Do you think he will be back down the line? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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