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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny Remembers Carly Just as She Is Marrying Jason
After nine months of being “Mike”, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) had a major breakthrough as his memory is all coming back to him now (as the Celine Dion song says), and in the process the Tan-O has burned to the ground, signaling the the probable end to the Nixon Falls arc of the story.
As the story picked-up on Thursday, Nina’s (Cynthia Watros) plot to keep Sonny for herself and away from Carly majorly backfired on her. Not only does Phyllis (Joyce Guy) now know that Nina lied about “Mike’s” identify the entire time, but Peter August (Wes Ramsey) is running wild and free heading back to Port Charles to claim his baby and Maxie (Kirsten Storms), after setting fire to the building.
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Since “Mike” ran in to save Nina and got hit by a beam in the process, he is alone in the burning Tan-O enveloped by flames, but that triggers the beginning of his memory coming back.
Meanwhile, back in Port Charles, Jason (Steve Burton) and Carly (Laura Wright) are at their wedding, with the five family mob bosses present with a plot of their own and everyone wondering if Jarly will say “I do'”. The two light a candle together for those loved ones no longer with them … ah, Sonny!
Back the burning Tan-O, Sonny is visited by the vision of the real Mike (Max Gail) who tells him it’s time for him to go home now. A conflicted Sonny tells Mike he is very happy in Nixon Falls with Nina, but Mike tells him he needs to know his past in order to move forward. When Sonny has flashes of his violent past it frightens him, and he says whatever family he has is better off without him in their lives.
Jax (Ingo Rademacher) tries to text Maxie while still in Nixon Falls with Nina to watch out for Peter, but she is attending and managing Carly and Sonny’s wedding, so she doesn’t pick up the phone!
Inside the Tan-O, Sonny sees a vision of woman, who when she turns and faces him is Carly. While Sonny is lying on the floor and is engulfed in flames and trapped, Mike tells Sonny he can die as “Mike” or live on as the man he truly is, Sonny. It is then Sonny calls out “Carly!”
So, what did you think of the episode? Do you think Carly and Jason will get married? Will Sonny tells Nina he remembers? What will Nina’s next move be? Are you glad Sonny seems to have his memory back? The episode featured another strong performance by Maurice Benard. Share your thoughts below.
The one part of Ghost Mike’s comments that I didn’t get was when he implied that he brought Sonny to his “brother in arms” Lenny, as if Mike & Lenny had served together in the military.
Now how does that work? First of all, I would guess that Mike was a decade or more older than Lenny. Second, of all the years that Mike Corbin (in either of his incarnations) was on GH, I can’t recall military service being part of his backstory. What would be the point of adding that into the character a year after his death??
And if Lenny & Mike were old friends… wouldn’t Lenny have recognized Mike’s watch??
I am sooo happy Sonny is back. I wished they would have interrupted the wedding. I pray they find out before the wedding night.
I want Sonny and Carly back together! She and Jason bore me!
I want sonny and carley back together. Jason snd csrley r not leagley married now that sonny is alive
Jax tried to call Maxie – not text (that would have made too much sense!)
Phyllis’ insurance claim on the Tan-O couldn’t be that much. The place never had any customers to begin with.
Die Heinrik Die
So predictable. How can suspense build when the audience already knows the outcome? Sure, soaps are mostly predictable but that doesn’t mean boring. And this new “Mike” saga is dull and irritating. The wedding is just silly and often nauseating (those loving looks between Carly and Jason) and Diane looked better than the bride. The fallout for Nina might be the only compelling part of this.
Welcome back to Sonny. If Nina truly loved him, she wouldn’t have witheld the truth all this time. True, Carly doesn’t deserve him, but no one could be happy living in that cocoon of lies and deception. I guess you could call it a Fool’s Paradise.
Glad Sonny is back!! The acting is fabulous, but I hope this poorly executed revised history story arc is worth it. I’m not a Jason fan, but it seemed very disrespectful to fans of super couple JaSam. Not sure how the familial relationship between Sonny, Carly and Jason will ever be the same. Applaud writers for taking risk, but is it worth it? Also, a shame how many other fabulous actors have gotten back storied for back to back seasons because the mob stuff eats the show alive.
What bothered me most is when Jason, former love of Sam’s life and she his, tells Carly he’ll ALWAYS BE THERE FOR HER FOREVER!” He promised Sam the same thing but JaSam were ACTUALLY in love. I don’t believe that he’s “in love” with Carly-I could tell by his KISS!!
Go get Carly sonny I’ve been watching 30 yrs clear out stories with no pay off that are too long & not going any where ,olivivia, play up obrecht Britt valentine anna
Great drama. Maurice was chilling. Big omission no Jake or Danny?? Several key players missing at wedding. Get Alexis out of jail, back to the fearless woman she was. She needs to be with Shawn. Where is Taggert? Keep Phyllis. Not a fan of Nina’s pirtrayer.LOVE DIANE!! Epiphany should have sung at the wedding and deserves a storyline!! Weren’t she and Diane dating brothers?
Max and Milo are no longer on the show. The real life brothers moved from California long before the pandemic. Epiphany and Milo break up took place off camera but was mentioned in story. Diane doesn’t even mention Max anymore. Lucas, due to a throwaway line during Austin’s hiring, has also departed Port Charles.
What throw away line steve
It was something like “A staff position is now available since Lucas moved on”. Really weak, hardly memorable. No scene of Bobbie, Carly or Sam mentioning anything. The new guy aired maybe 3 times after Ryan Carnes departure. He certainly looked interesting. Don’t know why they can’t focus on a legacy gay character.
I want to know why didn’t the firemen put out the fire at the tan-o?? All they did was stand there. Did Jason think and get him and Carly out of the car before it blew up. Gotta love those cliff hanger Fridays
I’m thinking Jason’s men switched bomb & the men that was waiting for bomb to go off…
I’m hoping any way.
Carly & Jason’s wedding is not valid… since Sunny is alive!
They made some half-assed excuse for the fire department’s poor performance, claiming that their delayed response was due to the fire department being called to a fake “fire” at some other address. Implication here being that Whiny Heiny called it in, hoping he could burn up Nina & Phyllis before they showed up. Apparently Tricky Dick Nixon falls is one of those old style small towns with an all volunteer fire department & only one fire engine.
I love Mike and Nina! Which surprises me because I haven’t been a huge Nina fan. I guess I partly like that storyline because I liked Phyllis and Lenny so much. I was hoping Sonny would be discovered while still Mike and in love with Nina.Then he could gradually recover memory and be torn between Nina and Carly. And end up eventually with Carly again, no doubt. Don’t forget that Nina tried to tell Carly! And I think Nina was happy that Mike was so happy. I’m beyond tired of Jax! I hope Nina doesn’t get back with him.
I dont think Jax is going to want her!
Glad Nina got caught. Mortified that Carly & Jason exchanged vows. Preferred them to be friends. Dummy Maxie for assuming Jax wants to interfere with the wedding. Now she’s at risk from Pete. Sonny go rescue Carly so the marriage can be annulled and Jason returns to Britt. My perfect story line
I just don’t buy the Jason & Carly love match. Who hasn’t she been with?? Better off friends and put Jason back with Sam.
Please let sonny and carly get back together. They truly make the best soap couples. Jason go back with Dr. Britt who had a one night affair with Jax.
So glad Sonny is back..just hope that he and Carly can get back together and Jason can move on with Britt. I feel those relationships are better.. Carly is definitely better with Sonny. Thanks for ending the Nixon Falls episodes..it was so wrong and boring. Not a fan of Nina..she gets what she deserves. Get rid of Peter
Please..let Maxie get her child.
I love Nina in fact I am tired of carly and sonny , its the same ting over and over , so predictable. Move on
I want Carly and Sonny back together
PLEASE!!!…. Bring Sonny back. Put him back with Carly and put Jason with Britt!!!!!!!!
Yeslet nonsense get what is coming to her she knew who sonny was a d I want carly with sonny not Jason.
All I have to say——–
I LOVE Mike/Max Gail——
He is the best part of the episode.
Having him back was Awesome!!!!
I miss him bigtime!!
We went down that Sonny/Nina rabbit hole for THAT conclusion? What man walks into his bedroom to see his wife pulling the tie off another man, champagne on the nightstand, hear they married despite their lame excuse for it, and have no reaction! “Mike’s” smiling and weird goofiness seemed more like Maurice knew the storyline was dumb and he couldn’t keep a straight face.
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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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