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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny is Hit with a Dose of Reality as Mike’s Condition Deteriorates Further

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Wednesday’s episode of General Hospital featured top-notch performances by Maurice Benard (Sonny), Max Gail (Mike) and Rebecca Herbst (Liz) portraying significant and important beats in the ABC daytime drama series, Alzheimer’s storyline.

We have to give kudos to GH for not skipping over key observations and changes the person suffering from the disease, and their loved ones, endure,

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In story, Elizabeth had come to Turning Woods to spend some time with Mike and to help Sonny.  While there, and as viewers saw previously, Mike would not swallow the water that Sonny tried to give him   It didn’t work so well when Liz tried either, but being a nurse, she knew to wet a towel and to try to get some water in Mike’s mouth that way.

Sonny reveals to Liz that Mike had a small stroke, and agrees with Liz’s assessment that he seems mostly unresponsive.  It is then that Liz takes Sonny outside of Mike’s room and knows she has to have a serious talk with him; to make him fully aware of what is happening to Mike.

Liz tells Sonny that Mike needs to stay in one place at this point, and that Sonny should look into palliative care.  She also shares her concern that Mike does not have a DNR in place and he needs one.  Sonny is, of course, overcome.

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One of the most horrific signs in the progression of Alzheimer’s is when the person afflicted can’t remember or get the signal from the brain to want to eat or swallow, and things don’t get better from there.  Liz tells Sonny that Mike is now having trouble understanding how his body is supposed to work.

After Liz leaves, Sonny attempts to get Mike to eat some of Olivia’s special meatballs. After initially not getting anywhere with Mike, he comes to realize and admit they smell like home and finally take a small bite.

The scenes were poignant and effective, especially for all of us who have dealt with loved ones who are suffering with or have died from Alzheimer’s.

What did you think of the scenes featuring Maurice, Max and Rebecca? Comment below.

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What would had made this story more interesting if the show had brought back Ava’s mom Delia(if IK was available) and had her in a relationship with Mike early on-this would had added more conflict with Sonny and Ava…im sure the show will have a tear jerking scene with Mike passing away in Sonny’s arms-smelling an emmy here!!!

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I will miss Max Gail (Mike)–
He is AWESOME!
that man is gold..
The story is quite realistic, well done.
On the other hand-
Y&R cancer story is a complete fail!
It is 90% family support and very little
to do about the fears struggles of cancer.
It’s an extremely rich privileged family
with no worries as normal everyday people
live a life with little help nor money, a high percent of
cancer peoples don’t live like the Newmans.
It is useless and phoney story= fail !

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Patti carletto kooyenga

GH is and has been doing a great job with this debilitating disease. Actors all doing a wonderful truthful presentation!! Any one who has had a close relative going through this can appreciate the efforts and realistic presentation. Thank you

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They were heart-breaking scenes and so true to life. I applaud GH for going there when they could have white-washed the whole matter. This isn’t a fun or escapist story line, but one that touches my heart and allows me to cry as I remember relatives whom I’ve lost to this robber-illness. Kudos to all those involved!

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GH Alums Chloe Lanier and Johnny Wactor Guest Star on ‘Station 19’

You can catch two of your favorites, who you first came to know from their work on General Hospital, on tomorrow night’s March 16th episode of the ABC primetime drama, Station 19 (8 p.m. ET).

Look for Daytime Emmy-winner Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle) and Johnny Wactor (ex-Brando) to appear within the hour-long show.

In the episode titled, “Even Better than the Real Thing”, Lanier will play the role of Ciara.

According to ABC in story: a simulation fire training goes dangerously wrong; Maya tries to make amends, and Bailey encourages Carina to listen; Jack’s sister shows up at the station with a friend, an injury and an attitude.

Chloe took to her Instagram to share,  “I get into a bit of trouble on Station 19 this Thursday. Directed by the incomparable and lovely Paris Barclay! (I’m a big fan) Had such a great time working on this one and I can’t wait for you all to see it.”

Meanwhile, Wactor looks to be playing a fireman in the episode, and took to his IG and shared: “Catch me on Station 19 this Thursday, 3/16 at 8 PM. I’m excited. Too bad I can’t do a live watch party on here. I’ll have to do some research because a watch party would be fun!”

Will you be checking out Chloe and Johnny on Station 19? Comment below.

 

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Jane Elliot Returns to General Hospital This April

Although it was previously announced back in January (during ABC’s TCA Winter Press Tour) that Jane Elliot would be returning to General Hospital, the soap opera and Soap Opera Digest have confirmed that Jane’s first episode back will air next month on April 17th.

While Elliot won’t be a part of the Nurses’ Ball which airs the week of April 3rd, as part of the show’s 60th anniversary episodes, the Daytime Emmy-winning fan favorite will be back in action during the anniversary month and beyond.

As viewers know, Jane originally decided to retire back in 2017, and so Tracy was written off to join Luke Spencer in Europe.  Since that time, Elliot has come back to the show for a few appearances.

The last time we saw Tracy was at the beginning of 2022, when she came home to Port Charles to give the shocking and tragic news that Luke had been killed in a cable car crash.  Tracy eventually went back to Amsterdam, where they had been living, to settle his affairs following his death.

Will Tracy’s return help bring down Victor Cassadine (Charles Shaughnessy) who is believed to be behind Luke’s death? Could Tracy learn Luke is really alive after all? Stay tuned.

So, excited that Jane Elliot’s return to GH is just around the corner? Comment below.

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Yvette Nicole Brown to Guest Star on General Hospital During Sonya Eddy Tribute Episode

One of the late Sonya Eddy’s (ex-Epiphany Johnson) real life dear friends, actress Yvette Nicole Brown (Community, The Odd Couple), will be part of GH’d tribute episode to Eddy airing on March 29th.

The casting news was announced today via TV Insider.  Details of just what role Brown will play is being kept under wraps.

Yvette previously appeared on daytime in 2016, on The Young and the Restless as a reporter named Lois.

When Eddy passed away last year on December 19th, Brown took to her Instagram to acknowledge her grief and their enduring friendship, expressing: “I first met @sonyaeddy back in 2003 when we both were testing for the sitcom #TheBigHouse. From that moment on she became a dear friend of mine. I collected her.”

What role do you think Yvette Nicole Brown will play in the upcoming tribute episode to Sonya? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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