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General Hospital’s Steve Burton on the Jason and Anna Kiss, “This Was a Little Hard to Navigate”
General Hospital fans were in for shock, although many had predicted it may be coming, that Jason (Steve Burton) and Anna (Finola Hughes) believing that they were going to die at Sidwell’s compound in Africa, shared a kiss.
As of now, the two characters have not spoken of it to each other, leading many to inquire, was this just a one-time thing, or is GH toying with the idea of putting Jason and Anna together romantically? On social media, many fans were quick to point out that Jason was one of the all-time loves and former boyfriend of Anna’s daughter, Robin (Kimberly McCullough), making this all a bit more scandalous and dicey.
On a recent episode of the Daily Drama podcast. Burton discussed with Bradford Anderson (Spinelli, GH), how he and Finola Hughes tackled the moment to make it try to make sense for all involved. Steve began, “This was a little hard to navigate in the sense that, ‘Oh, we’re both dying and then you just kiss.’ These are two people that have been in danger their whole lives. I don’t think Jason has a great fear of dying. So, ‘what really is this about?’ And then you look at, maybe Jason doesn’t want to die as he has kids. Maybe he doesn’t want to be away … maybe he appreciates being there more. You have to go over these conversations with the writers, to say ‘Hey, is this just a cliffhanger? What is this?’”
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As to where this all may lead, Burton didn’t seem to have a clear answer, but did bring up that you have to look at … was the kiss just for a sensationalistic cliffhanger, or is GH planting the seeds of an attraction and relationship between the two. Currently, Jason is not with anyone, nor is Anna since Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) has been on the run.’
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Steve continued about the upshot of the kiss, “From the writers’ standpoint, Jason and Anna have had a good alliance. They have worked together well, and this is a point where two people – we believe we’re going to die. It’s about figuring that out (and) you could tell it was emotional (in that moment for the characters).”
So, would you like to see Jason and Anna have a romantic relationship? Is it just going to be this awkward moment between the two of them that they seldom speak of? Share your hopes and thoughts in the comment section. Check out the “The Kiss Heard ‘Round The World” episode of the Daily Drama podcast below where Steve dishes on the Jason/Anna liplock.
I vote for a no way and yes the fact that Robin is in the mix plays a factor but also why can’t a guy and a gal just hard up just be friends?
Exactly! I’m pretty perturbed about this too
Robin is in her 40s so this is a ridiculous argument.
Robin’s not in the mix. She’s not on the canvas; she hasn’t been for years and unless they recast the character she’s never coming back. She had a relationship with Jason when she was a teen or a bit older; it was thirty years ago. Jason is about 50 in-story, Anna around sixty. So many who are concerned about age didn’t seem to have a problem with Jason dating Britt, who’s about 15 or more years younger than him. As for dating her daughter’s ex from thirty years ago, GH has had quite a few characters having relationships with the ex’s of their kids or their parents.
Icky! Perfect for the show that thinks that the Drew/Willow thing is a good idea. It’s like the writers are just throwing up random combinations to find one that works! Yuck!
Agreed. The Drew and Willow thing is just stupid.
No, positively no to any future romance between these two. I don’t care if he dated her mother, Robin has nothing to do with a romantic relationship between these two. They are not right for each other, seems like they kill off the women suitable for Jason, i.e, Sam and Britt.
Please, Anna’s old enough to be him momma! Didn’t he date her daughter? Soaps think every time someone has a problem, get scared, someone die etc the only way to deal with it is sleeping together!! Give us a break. You can’t sleep your way out of everything!!
Finola is only ten years older than Steve. Steve was like 8-9 years older than Kimberly (Robin). Why was no one complaining about him being too old for Robin?
You’re using real life ages. On the show, Jason is a contemporary of Robin’s. Jason and Robin were only a year apart in high school. Lots of scenes with Robin, Karen, Brenda, Jagger and Jason (then Quartermaine) available on YouTube.
Anna had Robin when she was 17 and Jason was about three years older than Robin. So big deal; in-story there’s maybe a 14 year age difference; there was more of an age difference between him and Britt in-story and in real life. To top it off, no one mentions age as far as the characters go on soaps. Sonny is older than Carly, Anna was older than Valentin and Finn, and we know about Ava and Morgan which was the biggest age difference. I don’t get why anyone would care; it’s not like we’re watching an adult with someone underage. Can’t believe people who watch soaps have a problem with this. It’s absurd.
Yes. One hundred percent…yes!
A Jason and Anna romance? No thank you.
Part of me thought it was weird, but I also found it authentic & believable. Given the situation they were in and that they had been working together & building trust, it made some sense. Clearly this relationship presents an unusual amount of obstacles, but the biggest one is the ick factor of Robyn & Jason’s former relationship. I don’t believe that Anna could get past that, it was too important to Robyn.
ABSOLUTELY NO WAY SHOULD THEY BE INVOLVED ROMANTUCALLY.!
PROFESSIONALLY, THEY ARE A GREAT TEAM!
Right before the kiss I thought Jason had a very calculated look in his eye and I was hoping the guards would be shocked, come into the cell and Jason figured he and Anna could get the drop on them somehow.
Although it was unusual, Anna did seem very freaked out by the whole thing about possibly dying so I thought maybe the kids was to calm her down, the shock value also would prevent her from screaming or something when the guards came.
Yes, Jason was with Robin and that is icky for most with him kissing Anna, but Sam had a stillbirn baby girl with her current lover’s father, so GH is not big on virtuous living!
Go for it! Afterall, it’s a soap. All logic and reason goes out the door for the thrill of it. Scandalous!
THRILL.?, OMG!
I’m sticking with my original theory that the kiss was merely a “diversion” that Jason came up with on the fly, because he heard the goons approaching the prison cell, and didn’t want them to notice that Anna was using a wire to pick the lock on his handcuffs, so the “kiss” gave them an excuse to be standing so close together.
Anna, being a “former” spy probably caught on to what he was doing and played along with it. I’m doubting she has a serious interest in Robin’s former boyfriend. On the other horn, she does have her history with “bad boys” like Duke Lavery & Val the Bastard, so if not for the Robin factor, it might be a possible consideration for her?
No
“A little hard to navigate “ is the understatement of the YEAR!!! I don’t watch GH but when I saw on here that that happened, I about had a heart attack. Jason and Anna?! Really writers? That’s a bridge gone too far.
No, Anna is too old for Jason! Bring in somebody new.
No. It would be ridiculous.
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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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