General Hospital
General Hospital’s Rebecca Herbst Shuts Down Rumors and Speculation
Enduring GH fan favorite, Rebecca Herbst, took to Twitter on Friday night to clear up any reports or rumors that may have turned up on the Soap Twitterverse.
Herbst shared the following message to fans of the ABC daytime drama series, and who have been concerned with her status with the show, or the state of her character, Elizabeth Webber.
Rebecca expressed: “Well, hello there…just thought I’d shut down some rumors that have been circulating: I haven’t been fired. I’m not on vacation. I don’t have covid. My kids don’t keep me from working. Nor do I have cramps (the best one yet ). I hope you all have a great weekend! XOXO..”
The message from Herbst sparked many of her fans to respond in kind with tweet from “Hope to see Elizabeth soon” to “Wow, we are glad to hear that! We Love seeing you on GH!”
So, hoping there is more Liz Webber on the screen soon? What do you think of Becky’s message said with candor and a little humor? Comment below.
Well, hello there…just thought I’d shut down some rumors that have been circulating: I haven’t been fired. I’m not on vacation. I don’t have covid. My kids don’t keep me from working. Nor do I have cramps (the best one yet 😂). I hope you all have a great weekend! XOXO..♥️ #GH
— RebeccaHerbst (@RebeccaLHerbst) June 18, 2022
Becky clarified that she wants to work. By clarifying this, it brings up more questions. They are as follows:
1. If she wants to work, why isn’t she on the screen lately in her own story?
2.Why did we just have two days worth of scenes with her three sons onscreen and she wasn’t present?
3.Why is Liz so isolated on canvas and not allowed to have regular scene partners other than a potential love interest? She only has scenes with Laura, Terri or her kids every few months while all the other contract characters have regular scenes with friends and family.
4.As “Liz’s” story progresses, why is Finn’s POV and role becoming more and more prominent than Liz’s?
5.Finally will her mom and/or dad ever make an appearance onscreen? If this story does not have Elizabeth confront her parent(s) and address her abandonment issues, then this story would have all been in vain and have just been filler.
Lol glad all is well.sometime peoples Imagination gets the best of them . See you soon . Great work .
People are entitled to time off and do not have to explain them to trolls.
It’s sad when actors have to do this. Why do people online try to talk authoritatively about actors and their professional/personal lives when they don’t know the first thing about it. Wishing Rebecca well.
I don’t really care. Your fans really do so try to be THANKFUL you have them
It’s a shame that she felt the need to make a response to these rumors – but let’s be honest why she did. It’s because after all these years of being on GH, Liz should be a lead character as much as Carly is – and yet … she’s consistently a B-story on the show. And even when she does have a story, even one’s about her, she’s not always the most featured person in her own stories. And GH once was prepared to let her go – AFTER a story about her child dying, one that should have heavily featured her – and she was on the chopping block. So, GH has had a long history of not appreciating or featuring her talent as they should. Despite her always putting in her all, despite the fact that she has had chemistry with almost all of the love interests – she somehow makes even unpopular pairings work on some level. I don’t get, I’ve never gotten why she is always held back from lead actress territory while Carly gets put in almost every story on the show and we get treated to her on a daily basis.
Exactly. The poor writing is to blame. Lizzy finally gets a front and center story line but then that storyline drives the character into oblivion.
I agree that Rebecca/liz should be on screen more or just as often as Laura/carly, I mean we are force to have Carly in her own drama and everyone else’s drama.I love me my GH but I don’t know whose in charge of how things play out on screen but its irritating that one minute her storyline was getting some momentum then it just stopped, not only that but GH has gone overboard w/ bringing in actors to fill in for those who are either to sick to come in to work or busy doing something else. STOP using fill in and instead put in more airtime on Liz story. And nothing against Laura Wright but she doesn’t have to be on almost everyday. So glad Rebecca isn’t going anywhere though.
Elizabeth is a Hardy & Webber. Carly is a Spencer. BOTH are very much needed.
But I agree that they have handled this Liz storyline completely wrong with all the buildup and then… she just disappears. I did call it correctly as an “Ambien coma” situation early on though…. never believed all the hype about “Frodd’s ghost”…. but then, I know exactly where Frodd is.
And then there’s the giant elephant in the room… or more specifically NOT in the room…. as Jeff hasn’t been in the room since 1981, and her mother (who didn’t even have a name until Jake casually mentioned it a couple months ago) has NEVER been in the room. Exactly what in Hell’s name is going on between Elizabeth and her parents?? They seemed to be moving towards answering that question, but that was quickly dropped when it became all about Frodd’s ghost & fake psychics, and then the realization that Liz was “haunting” herself, while in the Ambien zombie state.
Amen, aria. I’ve been griping for a long while about Carly and Sonny being on nearly EVERY DAY and in too many storylines. Now we have Carly’s budding flirtation with Drew, whom she kicked to the curb when Jason returned! How will she manage this while hating Nina; punishing Sonny; hiding Willow’s maternity; berating Brad for doing the same thing she’s doing; suddenly taking up yoga; colluding with Sam about Esme; enabling Michael in becoming a heartless monster; and finding the noisiest shoes in town? Talk about multi-tasking!
If Carly’s truly guilty of everything you say she is, wouldn’t you want her to have noisy shoes, so you could hear her if she was sneaking up behind you?
Soaphound
I swear, the other day I had to re-run a scene because I thought she had on wooden shoes or some clunky clogs, etc. Maybe it’s not the shoes at all but just the way she walks, certainly not feminine.
aria, frustrating as it is, the episodes are written long before they are taped. So if an actor is unavailable suddenly for sickness or surgery or whatever, they can’t just rewrite the episode on the fly. The other actors will already have been learning their lines, and they also can’t do anything to disrupt future episodes. Because they tape out of sequence, future scenes might already be recorded that depend on the previous scenes being shot as originally written, if you see what I mean. And they can’t just throw other actors into new scenes who aren’t scheduled to tape that day because that would mess with the budget. The fill-ins are weird, I agree, but with the way the show is assembled to be cost efficient, there’s really nothing else they can do, practically speaking.
Good luck ms Becky I hope you shine !
General Hospital
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.
General Hospital
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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