General Hospital
General Hospital to Celebrate 60th Anniversary with the Nurses’ Ball, Stage Dedication, and Jane Elliot to Return
Just how will GH celebrate the big 6-0? Well, news today out of the TCA reveals that the ABC daytime drama series plans to celebrate its 60th anniversary on April 1, 2023 a few ways.
First, the network will present the cast and crew with a stage dedication on the Prospect Studios lot, permanently commemorating the show’s legacy and serving as a reminder of the history that has been made in that very spot.
Meanwhile, on the air look for the return of the Nurses’ Ball, which has not been part of the storylines since 2020. The episodes will kick-off during the anniversary week of April 3rd.
The festivities will then continue as icons of Port Charles unite to stop a legendary threat from the past.
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In addition, look for Jane Elliot to reprise her role as the legendary Tracy Quartermaine in April. However, according to additional information from Soap Opera Digest, they are hearing Jane’s stay will this time out be more long-term.
Last year, GH won five Daytime Emmy Awards including for Outstanding Drama Series, marking the show’s 15th win – the record for most wins in the category – a fete and testament to the impact and resonance that the series has had with viewers to this day.
So, what do you think of GH’s plans to celebrate its 60th anniversary? Comment below. But first check out the just released promo from ABC marking the big mi
So far, everything being presented to us is outstanding! And Soap Opera Digest is claiming Jane Elliot’s return is a “long term stay,” which is very exciting!!! I also think the stage dedication is perfect! So far, everything for the 60th anniversary is amazing! And with new sets debuting (as of today), it is clear there is still love being put into this soap, unlike another one about to celebrate their 50th anniversary!
So glad that Jane’s going to stay for a while. Here’s hoping that Leslie is able to bring Monica back to the house that Alan gave her.
Speaking of which, while I’m glad they’re spending money and updating some sets, I hope the new Q room we saw today does not replace the den set. That room dates back to around 1990 and has so many memories of Anna Lee, John Ingle and Stuart Damon. The den set also has the patio where Jason drove his motorcycle into the room.
Frank and team have done a good job of adding rooms to some of the larger homes. We have kitchens for the Qs and Corinthos. Those sets also aid in saving production dollars as they are smaller and less complicated to assemble than the living rooms.
Next up – Windermere needs a significant makeover – keep it gothic but make it look more elegant.
I have a sneaking suspicion Leslie Charleson is not coming back as Monica. I’d be surprised if she did.
As for Wyndemere. My hopes is for a remodel not unlike what the Capwell Mansion became when it got remodeled. I know it’s unlikely to happen, but it would serve the overall vibe of the set. They’ve been teasing a remodel since Ava moved on, and the continued mention of renovations to the north tower (albeit a coverup for Esme), it gives me hope it’ll happen this year.
I have loved General Hospital for years. There are characters we love and characters we love to Hate(Nina’s character that is so upsetting to watch i just cant like her at all)
This show has taken us through some difficult topics and educated people… on illnesses and with respect for the character’s back stories id watch for 60 more!
As GH celebrates 60 years on the air, it’s 30 years for me as a fan this year. And I’m so excited to see everything they have in store over the coming months!!
For any show to be on the air for 60 years is an incredible milestone. I’m glad it’s being treated as the major deal it is. People can say what they want about Frank Valentini, he certainly has his pros and cons as executive producer like everyone that came before him. But one thing about his tenure at GH, they’ve usually done these anniversary and milestone shows very well and done a nice job honoring the rich history of the show.
It’s a wonderful treat anytime the incomparable Jane Elliot returns as Tracy Quartermaine, not to mention the other blasts from the past that they apparently have up their sleeve.
I’m also thrilled that Sonya Eddy is getting a special episode. She deserves nothing less.
I hope we see Leslie Charleston as Monica when Jane Elliott returns. I love Tracey as she is a great conflict character.
I was a huge ANOTHER WORLD fan so I never watched GH growing up. When AW was cancelled, I started watching ONE LIFE TO LIVE (as well as GUIDING LIGHT and AS THE WORLD TURNS), And then came the demise of one P&G show after the other and GENERAL HOSPITAL came on right after OLTL, so I started watching that. I’ve grown to love this show that, as a teen, I never wanted to watch because it was on at the same time as my other shows and it was all the rage ~ a trend that I always bucked. I was missing out. I love the actors/actresses on this show. I think the writers and EP and other creatives behind the scenes also do a wonderful job. It aint easy.
Congratulations on 60 years strong! Here’s to another 60 years, GH!
Rodd…Thanks for your memories. They are certainly a special genre of their own with their own brand of story telling, writing, pace and memorable actors. Here’s hoping soaps still have a future.
Congrats to GH for 60 years! ABC Daytime appears to be supporting the soap with investments in casting and sets. May reach my fav GL which had 72 years. And looking forward to Jane Elliott’s return! She has had a great career at GL and at GH.
As The World Turns
Jon Lindstrom and Cady McClain Announce They Have Ended Their Marriage
After much speculation, General Hospital’s Jon Lindstrom (Kevin) and Cady McClain (ex-Jennifer, DAYS, ex-Rosanna, ATWT, ex-Dixie, AMC et al) have officially confirmed and announced they have gone their separate ways and have ended their marriage.
For months on social media, it was clear that the two were seemingly apart, not appearing pictured in any of each others posts.
Now, on a mutually shared Instagram post, Jon and Cady made an official statement on the status of their relationship, beginning with “Cady and Jon here. We are taking this opportunity to make a short statement about our relationship status. It may be obvious to some based on our posts that we’ve taken some time apart. After serious consideration we have decided that our goals have been taking us in different directions and to end our marriage.”
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As to the future, Jon and Cady explained, “We remain friends and wish each other every happiness. As people who work in the public eye, it can be difficult to have a private life. Regardless, we ask for your kind consideration in this matter.”
Jon and Cady met when they both appeared on As the World Turns, he as Craig Montgomery, and she as Rosanna Cabot. After four years together, the couple decided to get married in 2014.
Share your well-wishes for Jon and Cady’s separate futures as they ask for privacy on this matter in the months ahead via the comment section below.
General Hospital
Adam Huss Makes Another Return to General Hospital as Nikolas Cassadine
Nikolas Cassadine will be back on your screens next week but now via Pentonville. That means, that actor Adam Huss is back for a visit for all-new episodes of General Hospital.
In story, Ava (Maura West) comes to visit her ex in the slammer. So, just what does Ava want now? She clearly has been working an agenda on Sonny (Maurice Benard). Is she working with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart)? What will she tell Nikiolas? stay tuned.
Meanwhile, once news of Huss’ return broke earlier on Friday via Soap Opera Digest, he also announced his return on his Instagram expressing, “For all those who’ve been asking, cat’s out of the bag;) Thank you to all my #Nikolas #GH fans for your unwavering support. I don’t take it for granted for a second! (Even when I can’t answer 😊) #generalhospital”
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Huss took over the role of Nikolas back in January of 2023, after Marcus Coloma left the soap opera. Previous to that, Huss filed in for Coloma in September of 2021 and November of 2022. Fast-forward to January of 2024, Nikolas gave Ace to Laura and Kevin to raise, while he eventually turned himself into the police for kidnapping Esme and keeping her hostage while she was pregnant and Wyndemere.
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The return of Huss comes on the heels of multiple reports that his on-screen son, Nicholas Chavez is not returning to the show as Spencer Cassadine, while in story Spencer is believed to have drowned int the Seine River after falling off a boat in France, when drugged by Esme.
So, looking forward to seeing Adam Huss back as Nikolas? Do you think GH will eventually have him more full-time? Comment below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other
The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.
Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).
When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.
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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.
Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.
What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.
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