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General Hospital Releases "Mike’s Story" Promo Bringing More Awareness To Alzheimer’s Disease
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This week, General Hospital has released an extended promo featuring the tale of Mike Corbin, and his battle with Alzheimer’s, and how his journey affects his son, Sonny Corinthos.
The arc of the story which features two powerhouse performance by Max Gail (Mike) and Maurice Benard (Sonny) has already illustrated the toll someone afflicted with this disease faces as their memories start to fade, and how a family tries to deal with it one step at a time.
So many of us have lost loved ones due this most horrific disease, as I have last week with my own mother’s passing after Alzheimer’s stripped her of everything she knew and loved.
Watch the GH promo for Mike’s story after the jump. Then let us know, what you think of the storyline between Mike and Sonny in the comment section below.
First of all, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.
The Alzheimer’s storyline has been nothing short of phenomenal. It has been real, raw, and heartbreaking. The chemistry between Maurice Benard and Max Gail is so natural and believable and their portrayal of a father and son (and the entire Corinthos family) fighting such a terrible, horrific disease is riveting. Their acting is on fire and kudos to GH for putting this storyline on the front burner and for telling it in such a way that we, the viewer, not only feels their pain but also allows us to connect, bond, and empathize with the characters. Our hearts are breaking for both characters as they fight something that it totally beyond their control and understanding, especially since, in this case, there really is no happy ending. As I imagine that it is probably extremely difficult to walk way from the set every day without it affecting you, blessings and hugs go to both Maurice and Max…and all who are involved in this storyline. And thank you, GH, for making us more aware of not only the disease itself but how it truly affects the family and friends of someone suffering from Alzheimer’s.
This is such a powerful storyline that tho so difficult to watch is so important for awreness by all. The Alzheimer’s/Dementia disease is heartbreaking to watch vibrancy of light turn to dimness yet more research needs to be done. My prayers Michael on your loss and know she now has all of her memories of you back. This affects so many who have had to stay silent but thanks to #GH hopefully more eyes are opened.
Well, Maurice and Max should just submit this promo for next years Emmy awards. Powerful stuff!
I =- SWEAR – to You, and you and YOU.
Sonny and Carly , are having a meltdown. AND it’s hysterically FUN’ny. I want this. they are so bad. the acting , for even these two relics… is done.
R _ E_ S _ T. Give – us – ALL – a – break.
cash in your chips
backburner
show maturity
take one for the team
you are not who you once were. caricature, tired, and just so over you two.
it’s either you two , who are calling the shots… or it’s Frank Valentini as he cooks the books. make a decision to save this show. I MISS THE REST OF THE CAST.
this is a repost.. I posted it on a Y&R thread… GH fans need to read
ALL POINTS BULLETIN
Why I Want Sonny and Carly to Go Away for a While
Friday April 20
By Dustin Cushman
IE: @ Soaps.com
“…This week Soaps.com is taking another break from our normal Deconstructing GH column, which will return next week, to discuss an unpopular opinion. In this case my opinion isn’t unpopular depending on which half of General Hospital’s audience you ask. I believe that as soon as their current storylines wrap up, it’s time for Sonny and Carly to be back-burnered for a bit. I’m not suggesting they be written off, but instead given a break while the show concentrates on other storylines. ”
B – E – A – U – T – I – F – U – L
what I and other posts have LONG WISHED FOR. and it’s in writing and from a critic or what have you.
why couldn’t Laura Wright and Maurice Benard just willingly ASK Frank Valentini to WRITE for other cast members…
IF LW and MB THINK for even a second they are being made bigger and better STARS… JESUS .. then this show is truly TANKED.
THE DULLARD : Sonny / Carly ; Jason / Sam ; Michael / Nelle ; Finn ; Peter ; Franco.
WASTING this show… the overkill is rankling and losing … any thing @GH
FRANK VALENTINI must be fired
YESTERDAY SHOW – proved what a mess Carly and Sonny have become.
1st and foremost… Sonny the he man… NEEDS proof. what could have been an affecting hour… was marred by this doa couple ranting and raving about not being crazy, needing proof, taking it out on each other… and nothing believable translates at all on screen. these two need a long break.
THEE – one – time Sonny truly thinks he’s acting… when he gives Ava this menacing piercing , “penetrating” eye to eye… when Ava is “begging” that Avery and Mike not be in the same household.
Sonny is so bad at this. he shows not once ounce of care … for Mike. that’s the most glaring I’ve seen yet. any emotional beat is missed on both Sonny and Carly.
so Carly lives in fear.. and Sonny doesn’t believe her. what can you say… Frank Valentini prized character to help him drive show… has embarrassed even herself
one can hope… that GH seriously take a step back and realize
Carly N Sonny have – nothing – to do with HOW WELL this alzheimers story is “playing” out. EVERY credit is going… to Max Gail.
What has happened to Maurice Benard acting? he’s not hitting his target.. he relies so heavily on his scene partners… it’s obvious… CAN WE QUIT with the hug two pat slam ??? !!!! OK hit the masculine button and call it a scene stealer… OK let’s not get any further – no words needed
look at how he leers @Ava… over Avery. we get it. enough of the machismo stance.
I mean really..
what is it with the GH writers – not nit picking… it’s disjointed
WHY was it necessary for Julian to share with Ava.. that perhaps it was her past is reason enough for Avery gone missing ? JUlian should have been at the PCPD from the time avery went missing… DANG it he’s hot with Kim. AND okey dokey .. they hit up Griffin for a ceremonial prayer. gee thanks for reminding us of just how righteous Grff is
Franco –
1. the story should have ended with the scene showing Liz with her head on his lap and scene fades with Drew looking on. BAM.. let the healing begin.
NO GH has to drag this out. I would get a gun out and shoot Betsy ! I wanted her to have a heart attack… what’s the point now of giving her any relevancy. is Franco truly 100% MARKED NOW ? or will it all fall in to place.. as every denizen just steps aside and the man saunters swags and ???? what will he do ? quietly work .. finally with patients ? OR GIVE LIZ A LIFE ? befriend Drew .. RELAX NOW WRITERS… orverkill… course… Franco should be a goner… he’s certainly for upwards of 5 years… REELING ( DOA ) dead on arrival. whoopee… Franco is redeemable….. group hug for Frank Valentini.
why would Liz bring up … about that list of other children… that something should be done about all those names. dragging Franco on and on… doing the same thing… !!!! it’s over Franco… i’m tired of caring. i’m sick of Liz seeking approval for you. befriend Drew… I don’t see the two couples truly hanging out.. UNLESS GH writers stop dumbing down.. and he gets with Kim… and these two brothers and their lovely leading ladies… SPOTLIGHT. Franco and Liz… Drew and Kim.
DAG … it was so HOT as Kim walked away.. and the camera panned on Drew.. as he committed to spending more time , per kim… as a family… and he looked sexy as all get out. THIS IS REEL. you do not deserve an emmy this year Billy Miller… you just don’t. if you hang with Kim… and Liz. it’s yours.
it’s just odd how GH is piecing this show together…
another thing… when the world stopped… and this is huge. the waiting and anxiety of what happened to Mike and Avery. it was so beautifully played OUT… stunning … what GH writer cropped in as soon as Dante started questioning… Max instantly goes mindless.. and says he’s with Courtney…. ???? CAN WE HAVE some lucidity to enjoy Max Gail acting ??? just to stretch out how talented he is.
at the police station… Sonny and Carly DID NOT .. act all that concerned… they both immediately went to Avery. sure sonny hugged it out… with two back slap. whew .. there they go… good for you ? ALL the emoting Sonny has done
end of story… for Sonny AND Carly… as she loony tunes it out. BE GONE that quick. just end this Frank VAlentini
let me put out their again: just seeing the word, hearing the word, like Mike did
scares the bejeezus out of any one. scared… that word has a life of it’s own
and it’s a one man show.
when you “hang” heavy story material… on Sonny and Carly. you get a convoluted mess. PEOPLE : these are “mobsters” with no empathy or REAL feelings. they don’t know how to act any other way. OK going on 3 years Morgan is dead. so what’s the point. Sonny isn’t doing a damned thing notable. period
there should be nuance, subtlety, abject horror revulsion… even between Sonny and Carly.. who truly have not shared a thing between them…. you can’t backtrack now.
as the article states… the show can’t spend every waking hour of the fantastical Max Gail. slow down his spiral so we can “dance” more . ??? it’s too bad the show went in this direction.
can you imagine Frank , Shelley, Jean, Chris… working the world over.. with their take on :
alzheimers
Child molestation
two huge subject matter that was left in the incapable hands of themselves and Sonny , Carly, and Franco. You had the whole cast to share this with.
when it’s time for Max Gail Mike to move and ascend to the heavens…
when it’s time for Franco to move and ??? I don’t care… do something…
the rest of the cast is not needed for this material. it’ll be more of the same , as was with Morgan… “grieving” . OK. I’m glad this heavy material is stuck on these characters that Frank Valentini has so lauded.
Patrick, with all due respect, I think Maurice Benard could find a cure for cancer, and rescue a dozen orphans from a burning building, and you’d find something to criticize him for. And I say that jokingly, because we all know you don’t like him. That’s fine, that’s your opinion.
But you’re missing the boat on this one. Maurice is getting universal praise for his acting in this storyline. Even from people that would rather walk over broken glass bare foot than ever give him credit for anything. And he’s doing it as a supporting player to Max Gail’s Tour de force acting master class performance. Not one word of praise or positivity?
I read that article, too, Patrick and completely agree. I need a temporary break from Sonny; would prefer a permanent one from Carly. Each time she prances around with AVA’s daughter (not HERS!) drives me crazy! Want to rip that smug smile right off her face! Can you IMAGINE if anyone tried to raise her kids? Sonny and Carly are two-for-two now. Stripped AJ of Michael and trying to do the same with Ava.
But, really, if I had to choose between the two I’d rather Carly take a vacation, preferably a hike. As in take a hike! (okay, couldn’t resist that!)
I know, rebecca1, I sympathize. Yesterday, when Sonny told Carly she’s the one with a problem, I didn’t disagree. It may not be the SAME problem, but who cares. Drew gives her a ride home out of kindness, yet she shows ZERO gratitude, just like when he “dethawed” her daughter. So selfish!
What a horrible rambling post! You have absolutely no idea what a diagnosis of Alzheimers does to all the family members involved. Not just to the individual who has been given the diagnosis. Maurice Bernard, Laura Wright and Max Gail are each giving a master class in acting on a daily basis. And Frank Valentini is showing the world what Alzheimers does to the lives of all involved.
Dealt with memory loss and its a good story…unfortunately its still more about Sonny than anything else!!!
and when Mike goes to court too bad they couldnt get Hal Linden to play the judge!!!
This is the kind of story daytime drama needs to tell and can tell so well. This is when the serials shine. And hopefully, this family struggle may have an impact for Sonny’s family, and maybe for this show which has really told some out-of-the-world tales that strain credulity and and patience.
This story has me paying attention to GH again!
Michael, I am sitting here bawling as I type this. I am so sorry. Truly I am. I feel horrible for complaining about not being able to get on the site-all the while you are going through this devastating loss. I am sorry. I clicked on the link to go to your facebook page and read. Thanks for sharing. Much love to you, Michael.
One of the most powerful and well-acted storylines that I have seen on GH. Hope that they find a way to slow down the diseases progression so that Max Gail can be part of the program for a long time!
Michael, I tweete the link to the 60 minutes Alzheimer’s piece to you last night-having no idea what you have and are going through. If that was offensive in any way. please know that was not my intent at all. I was bullied as well, turned to the soaps and stayed home from school often. Only my mom encouraged and enjoyed my being bullied. She didn’t care for sissies and felt it would toughen me up. It didn’t. The times I really needed her in my life, she turned away. I remember going to her house-she had finally married a doctor-her goal in life, I guess. In my twenties and having a lot of problems and turning to her for help. She took me out on the back porch and told me that I was “too gay” and offensive to her new husband and must leave immediately. How I wish I had a hero mom like you did. Would have made such a difference in my life as I know your mom did in yours. I was not a good son, either. I regret I did not try harder. When she was in hospice, I drove all night to see her for the first time in years and she was rather cold and unloving. I left after a very short time.
Saying a little prayer for you, sending love. Thanks, Michael.
Phyllis! Was it naive of me to not realize you were a man? Wow; this site is full of surprises! So sorry for your personal history. I hope things are better for you now and that you’ve found an accepting love. You’re such an engaging personality and obviously one of compassion.
Catch you on the next post! 🙂
I was a fan of Ron Hale and loved Sonny and Brenda (Luke’s Club, Ned and Lois,
L & B Records, and the 90’s era) from way back when. But, I have to give kudos to Max Gail! Max is doing an amazing job with this storyline-it’s deep, and touches your heart and soul. The writers have done a great job with this storyline and I like how
a lot of actor’s are being utilized. The only downfall is that it now involves the mob element and whatever happened in that field over 30 years ago. All I have to say is, don’t know, don’t care.
Other topics: Sick to death of Peter August. Again, don’t know, don’t care. Send the insipid, annoying Lulu off to visit Laura. & I preferred Sam being off-screen in Switzerland.
DITTO, DITTO, and DITTO!!
Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending many prayers your way.
Sorry Michael to hear about your beloved mother , my heart brakes for you. This storyline has been so sad yet powerful and effective in telling what families go through when a love one has Alzheimer’s. Every time I see Maurice as sonny he makes me feel the pain sonny is going through that’s how effective this storyline has been. It’s sometime hard to watch especially how each family members mourns. Dante got me the other day, I just felt so sad for him. My praise to all the actors in this storyline especially max gail, he’s definitely Emmy worthy for next year Emmy.
Our dearest, Michael, I am sorry for your loss. I know your precious mama was proud of her talented son, as you were of her. She was your hero when you needed one. You, no doubt, were hers when she most needed a champion. Thank you for sharing her with us. May memories of happy times and her love sustain and comfort you through your sorrow.
I have to say GH’s take on Alzheimers is so much more different than Dina on Y&R. This story presentation is so much more real. I never realized Max Gail was so good an actor. He really has made an impression and an impact as Mike. He flows so well as he runs in and out of this disease. It never seems fake and his sincerity with each actor he encounters is striking. GH has some mountains to climb as far as stories go BUT this one is well worth it.
They’ve done a great job with the story (much better than Y&R, which has made a mockery of Dina’s Alzheimer’s), but this promo was all kinds of cheesy. It seemed like a 90’s Lifetime movie of the week promo.
Max Gail is knocking it out of the ballpark playing a man struggling to hold onto his memories, his identity, his faculties and his masculinity. Maurice is doing his finest work in a long time playing a man watching his father fade away. It’s really difficult for an actor to intently listen to another actor in a scene. Even though it’s the other actor delivering the lines, you still have to react realistically–harder than one thinks. When MB pulls back and just reacts to his father, he’s powerful.
My main objection is Sonny trying to make this all about him and his life as a mobster. Why bring that into this at all? Sonny is interesting enough just reacting to this tragedy, keep the mobster subplot out of Mike’s Alzheimer’s story–it’s not needed!
Dear Mr Fairman, I am so sorry about your mother’s passing. I didn’t read your blog very carefully and missed that all important sentence. I feel like an insensitive clod for not mentioning your own real loss in my comment above.
I am devastated for you, so sorry. I know you take solace in the fact that her spirit immediately absorbed her life’s experiences, the love she gave and the love she received, and took it with her to the other side.
Today is Shakespeare’s birthday. It is also Vladimir Nabokov’s birthday. Shakespeare closes Sonnet 18 with this couplet,”So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, so long lives this, and this gives life to thee.” Shakespeare is talking about memory, how memory translates one’s mortal presence into one of immortality. As long as you remember your mother and more importantly, speak of her, write of her, she lives on into eternal lines of time. And Nabokov writes,”Memory, memory, what do you want of me?” The memory that comforts is also the memory which torments but memory is essential to the building blocks of our existence and it’s what keeps us alive in our loved one’s minds after we’ve passed.
Again, so sorry for your loss.
Sweet, kind words, Harry. Much appreciated.
Max is pure gold in the role. I hope they keep him around for awhile.
Ok Mr. Fairman very sorry for your loss I am indeed going thru this with a older sister she got early Alzheimer’s which doubles down , GH nobody in their bloody mind would arrest a Alzheimer’s person first of all Sonny has enough money for 24/7 care and yes that is what it takes just like the Abbott’s on Y&R you can not leave them out of your sight one second my sis is in memory care 24/7 she cries every time I see her think God she had the funds to take care of her and I still organize every visit it is hell on earth , They need help with bathing teeth brushing fixing up then the not being able to control their bowels etc steps in all sense of dignity is stripped they are like a baby again my husband walked in last week and my sister was picking up imaginary things off the floor . In other words if you indeed want to tell the story tell it and slap the shit out of Ava and that stupid worthless Jordan no police commissioner would allow this bullshit
k/kay I am sorry about your sister, but honestly appreciate your pointing out the rather grim truths. I had always been under the ignorant impression that Alzheimer’s was just memory loss. Far from it-just as you so clearly related. Devastating to the patient and loved ones. God Bless you.
I’m sorry about your mother, Michael. Prayers for comfort and healing for you and your loved ones.
As ok as this is, it makes me so mad that this good storyline could have and should have been Genie’s storyline with Denise Alexander!
Let it go! Embrace the beauty of the actors performance, the story and its message!
Kudos to GH for this powerful story.
My sincere condolences to you Mr. Fairman. So many families have been affected by this horrible disease, mine included. Mr. Benard and Mr. Gail have been simply outstanding in their performances. They have consistently hit it out of the park and brought a realism to this story that we can all identify with. It’s important to shine a spotlight on stories like this. It’s not easy to watch at times, especially when you’ve seen it happen in your own life. But it needs to be brought out into the light so we can all see and understand how difficult this disease is on families and the toll it takes. What better medium then a soap to do so? And certainly no better actors then Mr. Bernard and Mr. Gail. Their scenes are riveting. Bravo to all those involved bringing this story to our screens.
“… It’s not easy to watch at times, especially when you’ve seen it happen in your own life. But it needs to be brought out into the light so we can all see and understand how difficult this disease is on families and the toll it takes ”
beautiful. I especially like the part
“… it needs to be brought out in to the LIGHT ”
no matter how horrific debilitating and the affect on family. your mind grapples with helplessness. this is one subject matter you can’t quantify .
I don’t know what it is… one’s will and backbone… suck it up and – move –
Mr. Michael Fairman; My Friend . reach out. sing
I’ve wanted to share this for awhile now… I salute you Ms. K/kay
I was raised by my grandparents…. my grandma died when I was 15 … part of me went with her. she was my world
my grandpa … TEARS… along with alzheimers .. was alcoholic and in a wheel chair… I was perhaps about 24. went home for 3 years… and went thru this with him. I took care of him… what I could. do… and take care of my younger brother whom my grandparents also took in. these were my grandparents, my nonna and grandpa… my parents … my life line… who took care of us. oy! the one thing that will always stick with me… is my dear man… always looked out for us.. even in his mind… he was always calling out for us… where’s Patrick… where’s Wayne.
alas, we were able to put him in a home… it didn’t take long for him to pass on. oy. I read a lot that .. any family if they can want to keep him @home… I truly think it was better… because he passed that much faster ? who knows . I love my Nonna and Grandpa
@K/kay I shared a long while back… i’d share a glass of wine with you.
@Michael Fairman… godspeed and eye to eye salute… with ^
I shared how I watched Mike and Liz in the church, on her wedding night, as he’s telling her whats going on.. and sharing with Liz how he’s going to forget her. watched that about 3-4 times. cried
If I were of the age as Max and playing the Alzheimer role I would freak myself out that it may actually come upon me.
Max, his performance, makes it real he is doing a suburb job..
Michael, my deepest condolences and sympathies on the loss of your mom. I witnessed first hand what Alzheimer’s did to my grandmother, and I’m currently witnessing an uncle go through the same exact battle. So I sympathize and totally recognize what you went through with your mother. It robs them of everything that made them who and what they were in life. My thoughts and best wishes to you and your family.
Hopefully some day instead of money being wasted by selfish, arrogant elected officials, science and medical research will once again be properly funded in this country, where a cure or at least some positive break through on this awful, awful disease can be found in our lifetime!
Michael, I am so sorry for you loss. My father died of complications from Alzheimers 6 years ago and the horror of the disease is still with me.
That said, I think Max Gail is doing a great job. His scenes with Chad, Dom & Becky have been truly effective and touching.
It is obvious this was created to win MB an Emmy–LW admitted it on Twitter. And, sorry, he’s not as good as PB on Y&R. Too much of the story is all about Sonny.
The most true scene in my experience was Dina & Tracy on Y&R. It was heartbreaking. And rang SO TRUE to me.
And it’s also obvious this is part of the zillionth breakup of Sonny & Carly.
My thoughts are with you Michael. I went through it with my grand mother and it is a horrible disease. It has such horrific effects on all in the family.
The acting is great… it’s just not fun to watch. Hoping this story line wraps up soon.
Take care Michael!
My deepest condolences to you, Michael Fairman. Must have been particularly difficult to watch this story as you dealt with it in real life with your beloved mom. I know after personal tragedy that I stayed away from medical stories; entertainment is a wonderful escape when in the midst of despair. I, too, read your more detailed post and your wonderful recollection of your mom. Those memories, as you know, will stay with you the rest of your life.
Best…
Gratifying to read the kind words and condolences expressed for Mr. Fairman here. I know I have often taken this site for granted, and complained aloud at times. I really want to express my appreciation to Michael Fairman for all he does-for all of us-day in, day out-even while dealing with his own personal challenges, grief, and loss. I can’t imagine myself being able to carry on so professionally-at all.
To my knowledge, soap journalists don’t receive any industry awards or parties or honors-as they tirelessly cover and support the genre we all love-and love to hate and berate.
With Daytime Emmys just a few days away, I can imagine how busy he is, and appreciate it is no picnic standing in the hot sun waiting to interview our beloved stars.
Thanks Michael, for all you do, everyday-bringing us news and updates and allowing us to communicate with each other in your forum. Very much appreciate all your hard work, your kindess to us-over and over again-and your unfailing support of the genre.
God Bless you. Thank you.
Breaking News
REPORT: Nicholas Chavez Not Returning to General Hospital
For those who were holding out hope that Daytime Emmy winner and fan favorite, Nicholas Chavez would be returning to General Hospital after filming his leading role in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters anthology, it looks like those hopes have been dashed.
According to a report from TV Line, although unconfirmed from General Hospital or a representative for Chavez, the actor will not reprise his role as Spencer Cassadine on the long-running ABC soap opera and continue the love story of Sprina opposite Tabyana Ali (Trina, GH).
Chavez was cast as Lyle Menendez over the the summer of 2023 for the second season of Murphy’s limited Monsters series on Netflix. In the upcoming season, the series will focus on the the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the two well-to-do Beverly Hills brothers accused of murdering their parents in 1989.
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After word from Chavez casting was revealed, GH fans were concerned over the fate of the Sprina story, a spokesperson for GH shared, “We support Nicholas’ endeavors and look forward to having him return to General Hospital once this project is wrapped.”
In story, the series “killed off” Spencer when he went overboard with Esme to the steely waters below after being injected with a drug, thanks to Esme and falling into the Seine River in France. However, his body was never recovered, and believed to have drowned or washed away. Thus, leaving an opening for Spencer to return in the form of Chavez or be recast down the line.
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TV Line shared that ‘multiple sources’ are confirming that Chavez is not returning to the ABC soap opera, which is what many had suspected might be the case once he left for this major starring role in a Ryan Murphy project. Chavez has been relatively quiet on social media for months.
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The Michael Fairman Channel spoke with Nicholas Chavez for a virtual interview when he first joined the show in 2021, and spoke to him right after when he won the Daytime Emmy in 2022 – you can see those below.
No word yet on when Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story will debut on Netflix, but it is assumed later this year.
So, what do you think about the news of Nicholas Chavez not returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital? Comment below.
General Hospital
Jack Wagner Open to Making an Appearance in ‘Melrose Place’ Reboot and Shares, “You Never Really Die on a Soap”
With the Melrose Place revival the talk of the town, now Jack Wagner (ex-Frisco, GH, ex-Nick, B&B and ex-Peter Burns, MP) has weighed-in on it and if he would show up in the new series if it should find a home.
Currently, CBS Studios is developing a reboot starring Heather Locklear, Daphne Zuniga and Laura Leighton. But what is Dr. Peter Burns were to show up alive?
As those who saw the end of the original MP know, Peter and Amanda (Locklear) faked their deaths and then tied the knot with Peter on a beach, supposedly in a “happily ever after” scenario.
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Speaking with PEOPLE, Wagner expressed, what we all know who watch the soaps, that no one is never, ever really gone for good. Jack expressed, “You never really die on a soap, right? How they unfold those two characters (Peter and Amanda), it’d be fantastic how they sort of tell that story.”
Wagner added, “That was a great finale to be included in, especially with Heather. If I’m asked to come back, I’d absolutely entertain that.”
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The original Melrose Place aired for seven seasons from 1992 to 1999. The story featured the residents of an apartment complex, whose lives were intertwined. Eventually Wagner and Heather Locklear dated fro 2007-2011.
As previously reported, the new Melrose Place share that some of original neighbors and friends reunite after a death. The loglines add, “The pressure cooker of a reunion soon uncovers old traumas, rekindles old romances, reignites old resentments, and reveals new secrets… throwing our characters into chaotic drama that’s reminiscent of the past, but with a much more modern perspective.”
So, would you like to see Jack Wagner return as Dr. Peter Burns on Melrose Place, or Frisco Jones on GH, or both? Comment below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Brook Lynn and Chase Have Their Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
On General Hospital, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) both were treated to Bachelorette and Bachelor parties to shake off any of those pre-wedding jitters. At The Savoy, the ladies have a touching and fun time with Brook Lynn.
The bride-to-be gives a speech to thank everyone for coming, while Lois lets everyone know to try the signature cocktail the “Brooklynn Chaser”, which gets everybody eventually and mostly, drunk.
When Tracy (Jane Elliot) questions Lois (Rena Sofer) as to why there is no music for the party, Lois realizes she forgot, and somehow, who does she call to the rescue? Spinelli (Bradford Anderson)! Saving the day, he winds up playing some tunes and later gets on the dance floor to ‘shake it off’ with the gals.
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Lois makes a speech as the mother of the bride, and shares how proud she is of the woman Brook Lynn has become. Wedding games begin, including one of “hot potato” with a wedding bouquet.
When it’s time for the “Silly Poses” section of the party, Spinelli has now morphed from DJ to staff photographer taking memorable photos of the ladies to remember the evening by.
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The best part of the event, was when Brook Lynn tries to get her grandmother Tracy out on the dance floor, which, at first, she refuses. After several of the guests bust a move, a tipsy Tracy joins the dance party after Joss mentions that if her grandmother Bobbie was here, she would dance. Tracy says “she agrees” and begins to cut a rug on the floor, much to the delight of the other women.
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In the final moments, a tipsy Joss and Kristina (Kate Mansi) have a confrontation about Sonny, and Joss lets Kristina in more on Sonny’s behavior, which looks to have clued in Kristina a bit more as to how something is way off about her dad.
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Across town at the Hatchett Bar, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and the men with the exception of Anna (Finola Hughes) and Jordan (Tanisha Harper), all attend Chase’s Bachelor Party where throwing hatchets into a dart board for supremacy is the order of the day. Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Ned (Wally Kurth) get into some words over ELQ, while Dante makes a toast to his police partner, Chase.
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Suddenly Dex (Evan Hofer) shows up. Chase thanks Dex for coming, but Dex gets some dirty looks from other cops on the force. Dante gives Chase his present, which is a signed baseball by the Boston Red Sox.
Ned (Wally Kurth) makes a speech that although no one is good enough for his daughter, Brook Lynn, Chase has come closer than anyone has, so welcome to the family. Running in at the end is Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez), who just left Brook Lynn’s party, and she toasts her singing partner, Chase, and to the great man that he is.
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What did you think of Brook Lynn and Chase’s pre-wedding celebrations? What was your favorite moment? Comment below.
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