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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sam’s Killer is Revealed! But What Was the Motive?
Since the airing of yesterday’s Monday, December 9th episode of General Hospital, online chatter, speculation and theories have been bandied about, now that it was revealed who actually was behind the death of Sam McCall, which provided the on-screen exit story for longtime fan favorite, Kelly Monaco, agains protest from her fans.
But, what is the rationale? What was the motive? As viewers learned, Dex (Evan Hofer) ran into Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober) while shopping for a Christmas tree at Rice Plaza with Gio (Giovanni Mazza), Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Trina (Tabyana Ali). When he went to get a coffee, he saw a donations box for a charity, and ran into Cyrus.
Dex reminds Cyrus to stay away from Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins) as he has restraining order against him, especially since previously, he ignored his sister, Laura’s (Genie Francis) wishes on the matter, given what went down at Turning Woods. The young cop (unfortunately) spills that he has already spotted Cyrus at the hospital on Halloween on Lulu’s floor while she was recovering from her surgery. However, Cyrus tells Dex he firmly was not at the hospital on Halloween to see Lulu.
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Then, Cyrus flashes back to sneaking into Sam’s hospital room dressed as a doctor, complete with a vial of, you guessed it, Digitalis. He injects her IV bag with the drug, and next removes a portion of his surgical mask. The next shot confirms it’s none other than (as has been predicted and rumored for months) Cyrus. Next, he puts his hand on her head as Sam sleeps and slinks out of her room.
The episode also featured some moments between Dex and Josslyn were they end up hitting the sheets. From the looks of it, Dex is next! Next to go that is, now that Cyrus knows he can place him at Sam and Lulu’s hospital floor on the night Sam died. Could it be that Josslyn will wind up pregnant, and Dex will wind up dead? The GH weekly promo would indicate, Dex is about to get stabbed with something.
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Meanwhile, the bigger questions looms. Why did Cyrus Renault want Sam McCall dead? The person that could connect him to the Floating Rib bombing over four years ago would be Lulu. That is why it has appeared that he has been constantly monitoring her progress, sitting by her bedside, trying to seize control of her care, all in an effort to keep her quiet in the long run and hoping she would never wake up.
In story, Cyrus gave orders to Julian Jerome to plant the bomb at the Floating Rib while it was full of customers, which included Lulu. The bomb explosion caused the deaths of Dev Cerci and Dustin Phillips (who had proposed to Lulu that night) and eventually landed Lulu in a coma for four years.
So, what is Cyrus Renault’s motive in killing Sam McCall? What do you think is going on here? Is Sam truly dead after all of this or is she somehow alive? And is Dex next? Share your theories via the comment section below.
but everyone knew Cyrus was responsible for the explosion,was looking forward to getting Dex backstory in the future, waste of another good character and actor. Where the heck is GH heading?
He did it to reunite Lulu and Dante
Well I guess this finally lays to rest that idea that Cyrus actually “found” my Former Employer, right??
I think Gloria is requesting your help with Cyrus! See her comment below.
Oh I’m sure we will be seeing Cyrus down here before too long. My dragons could use another Xmas present, though they just got a Redneck Clyde from Salem.
I think Ric Lansing is Gio’s biological father. Brooklyn or Lois may have given away her biological baby a long time ago.
That would be a good twist. It looks like they’re leaning towards Brook Lynn and Dante being Gio’s parents, but I’m hoping that’s a red herring. Anybody else is better than that. Lois and Ric would actually be a good story, since Ric and Sonny hate each other. It’s bad enough they’ve shoehorned in a fling between Brook Lynn and Dante when they were kids, considering they’ve always said nothing ever happened between them.
Dante has enough on his plate between Sam’s death and Lulu waking up. He doesn’t need a secret child to deal with on top of it. Neither do Chase and Brook Lynn, who just got married six months ago, haven’t even gone on their honeymoon yet and are trying to have a baby of their own. Why are we manufacturing drama between them already, and what’s the point of manufacturing drama between Chase and Dante?
That makes absolutely no sense. Might have well just picked Audrey Hardy and Casey the Alien as his parents.
This was the most hilarious comment ever!!! LOL. Awesome!!
GH does have a habit of killing people off with no reason or punishment for their killers…
But like everyone else…I keep watching.
Cyrus is disgusting. He makes me sick to my stomach and always has. I detest him. I wish he would go the hell away in the worst way possible. I actually had to look up his history the other day because I’d forgotten the dissention between him & Lulu. He is the worst of the worst & why he would kill Sam & then have the (I want to cuss so bad) nerve to touch her face. . . I hope he fries. There is no reason on earth for him to have killed Sam. And God, to think you can be that vulnerable in a hospital & have that thug come in & kill you while you sleep??????
I agree. I would like to see Cyrus brought to justice once and for all. He’s probably also the one who tampered with Lulu’s respirator, right? He’ll probably try to go after Felicia next. I hope Dex makes it out of surgery and recovery.
I agree. He is a despicable character and adds nothing to story except all soaps need a bad guy. I still believe that killing off Sam was a big mistake on the part of the GH writers.
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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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