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General Hospital’s Roger Howarth Delivers Power Performance Of The Week!
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This week on General Hospital, Roger Howarth was front and center in scenes where viewers and Franco got to the bottom of his horrific childhood past.
After Franco took Jim Harvey(Greg Evigan) out of the trunk of his car and into his art studio, it was showdown time for a story that had been building for months. Why did Franco push little Drew down the stairs? Harvey persists saying that Franco’s DNA makes him hurt people, but Franco says that is not it. He was protecting Drew from Jim. Then, Jim goes on to say that his mother, Betsy was weak and so she sent Drew away because of fear Franco would hurt him. But that is yet another web of lies spun by Harvey.
Franco flashes back to his past and the gifts that Harvey would bring him, and that he recalled he started bringing those for Drew, too. Franco finally says that Jim molested him time and time again, and he was going to start doing the same thing to Drew.
With a gun pointed at him and nowhere to turn, Franco is able to get Jim to write down all the names of the other children he abused over the years. Unfortunately, the statute of limitations has expired for Franco to have Harvey prosecuted for crimes agains him, but he promises now to kill Jim. As Jim begs for his life, saying the other victims deserve to hear him admit what he did, and then brings up Liz, it distracts Franco for a millisecond and Jim and Franco fight for the gun which slides across the floor. As Jim decides to silence Franco once and for all and chokes him, a shot is fired, and Harvey goes down. It is Drew (Billy Miller) to the rescue.
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In a heart-tugging moment between Billy Miller and Roger Howarth, the two “brothers” hold on to each other as it has all became clear what happened in their past, and that Franco did do good, by protecting Drew from the horrors of a child molester. Later, after Franco is admitted to the hospital for observation overnight, he tells Liz (Rebecca Herbst) what happened, only the audience does not hear what he said.
When Franco meets with Kevin (Jon Lindstrom) at Kevin’s office in the hospital, he shares the details about Harvey, and admits that. “He came to my room night after night.” Kevin soon comes to the realization that Jim sexually molested Franco. Then. Franco says he knew it was wrong. Franco is in tears as Kevin says, “He’s to blame. Not you. Never you,” But now, Franco wonders if he’s a danger to Elizabeth’s young boys. Kevin does admit that it is true that some abusers go on to abuse, but most do not. Kevin makes a confession to Franco that he also had a traumatic childhood past with his mother.
Finally, Kevin asks Franco if he has ever looked at Elizabeth’s boys inappropriately. Franco says he has not. When talking about his past crimes, Kevin tells Franco that it was because of his brain tumor. Eventually, Liz and Franco go home together, as Franco now tries to move forward with his life.
Whether you like, or don’t like, how the story of Franco has played out in what appears to be part of redemption storyline, one thing was clear, Roger Howarth delivered a masterful performance as only he could throughout this week’s episodes of GH. That is why he is On-Air On-Soaps choice for the Power Performance of the Week! In addition, you have to give props to Greg Evigan who brought Jim Harvey to life in such a perfect way, and of course, to Billy Miller for his subtle and touching performance as Franco’s “brother” with whom, if it wasn’t for Franco, would have also been abused.
So, what did you think of Roger Howarth’s performance as Franco faces the truth that he was molested as a child by Harvey? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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Performances were good, hope to move on from this-sooner the better. Young and Restless has been on fire and can’t wait for today’s cliffhanger Friday. Wish Gh would pick up the pace and focus on characters besides Peter August. Wish Dr. Bensch would hook up with Nelle-I think they are soulmates. Love Anna, hate this story.
Phyllis, as far as I am concerned, Amelia deserves performance of the year. She was convincing as a formerly confident woman who suddenly finds herself in an abusive relationship. What they did right was that they paid fidelity to character development as well as to the dictations of reality. That’s why it resonated with viewers, that’s why it was so damn powerful. Also, a nod to Thad who was able to play the woman abuser with nuance and complexity. He was not drawn as some one dimensional, mustache twirling villain, but rather a man who let his failures morph him… Read more »
Hey Harry- I have so been wanting to discuss exact same-GH is failing for me right now-was exciting and fast-paced when Jason first returned-wasn’t that excited about his return but that crashing through the ceiling was great! Agree with everything you said about Y&R- love seeing Sharon getting and being well and finding her way. Love Thad-would have liked to see him one more time without clothes before they killed him-but great music, writing, direction, acting-even Victor is excellent in his hospital bed. Great soap!
I concur, Phyllis and PS. I don’t think JT is dead.
Funny you should say JT isn’t dead, Harry. I was thinking the same thing. Phyllis ( Gina) said the ‘body’ was already cold. Within minutes? It takes a while for the body to get cold and hours for rigor mortis to occur.
Actually, as I stated on the other thread, I read that Reed kills his father.
I bet that when the women go upstairs, the ‘Body’ will be gone.
Celia, I was thinking that JT has a heart condition which was caused by lightening striking him when he was a teenager. This heart condition could be the reason why the women felt no pulse. On another note, what annoys me so much about Phyllis is she acts like a know-it-all when she really is a know-nothing. Her making the other women feel that they cannot report JT’s “death” to the police was absurd. She said it would make them all be accessories to murder. Um, NO! Nikki whacked JT on the head with the fire poker to make him… Read more »
I had no idead Victor was having an affair-that is correct isn’t it? The beautiful woman who picked him up at the hospital today is his lover??? Loved how Nikki gave her the stank eye! But she is having an affair with the young stallion-Marco is it? No relation to Marco Dane, sadly. Wow. I really am impressed how this show really is just one thing after another and then something else-hard to turn away from as when I do I miss something important. I thought Victor just awesome with no words-really excellent-and now Neil back and looks like Hil… Read more »
Hi, Harry, Sorry for the delayed response. I always respond to whomever replies to me. However, some comments do not make it to my inbox, while they do appear here. So, sometimes I miss them. Yes, I agree. I thought Phyllis’ judgment was more than a little awry….must be her old deceitful mind starting to work overtime again. Remember those days? Phyllis the manipulator, albeit I loved Michelle. Gina? Not so much in this role. Plus, she’s supposed to be, at least, ten years or so years older than Billy….ahhh well. She has no clue how the law works. Her… Read more »
@Phyllis. LOL…Nikki’s boy toy is, Arturo, Phyllis. No one knew Victor was having an affair…new development, I guess, yrt to know the purpose. Remember when Victor was in jail and was dallying with the prison doctor? How does he do it? The regular way? Wow!!!! He must have Viagra on speed dial. I find this neither credible nor palatable. And, I don’t understand the need to prop up Victor sexually. Beside the fact that even Viagra does not energize a body from head to toe….need to work at it. Doesn’t Victor have a heart problem? Did he not have a… Read more »
Harry and Celia-no FOP-fans of Phyllis??? Hmmm. Perhaps after Nikki did the deed-and I’m not talking about Arturo-and started telling everyone what to do-Sharon should have picked up the poker and whacked Phyllis-is that what you are desirous of?
Love your comment about Dr. Bensch and Nelle. I think Jim Harvey would have been perfect as well.
Nepotism is running full speed ahead at General Hospital. I can’t watch Peter August. Oh wait, he is on every day, which means, I can’t watch General Hospital. I don’t like the actor, character, storyline, or he is interacting with-so, no thank you.
He was not on today and it was a pretty good show. I don’t care for him either.
Ditto, dmr. Creeptown for me with this guy. He always has this perplexed look on his face. Does he wear a toupee? Between his hair and Julian’s…..I don’t know.
I think I said this before….I’m waiting for Carly to cheat on Sonny with Petey. I wonder if Sonny would divorce her for the umpteenth time, and then take her back? LOL.
I hear you, dmr! After another viewing hiatus, I finally tuned in Friday/Monday to see Robert Scorpio and Tristan Rogers (and Finola Hughes’ Anna…) did not disappoint! None too thrilled to have him playing the gramps role in this outing, since the emphasis should be on adventure and the mystery of Anna’s secret son, but it was still a true thrill to behold that Aussie accent, twinkling eyes and devil-may-care attitude once again! Hope Scorpio sticks around for a long while!
Phyllis, I caught a few minutes of the show while on lunch. I will watch the show if the episode does not revolve around Peter. Although, I am also sick to death of this “Nelle” storyline. Celia, Peter does always look perplexed. I don’t think he wears a toupee. Not sure if you caught Laura and Wes on “The Kitchen?” As much as I can’t stand his character/acting, he appeared to be a nice guy. Laura, on the other hand, was a very rude guest, IMO. She wouldn’t try anything they offered her, and had a rude comment for every… Read more »
If he manages to get Lulu killed off, then I can learn to love Peter August. The Nelle story is so odd to me. The actress is beautiful and very talented-I like her-I think- but the story and her actions- this show can be excellent at times- and I guess that is why I keep tuning in and hoping. I just saw a picture Bobbie tweeted about rehearsals for the Nurses Ball-I did not recognize half the faces in the pic- although I know they bring in extra dancers and so forth. I really don’t care about the ball this… Read more »
It was seeing Roger at his best. He is a powerful actor, and did a flawless job. I hope to see more of him bring is incredible acting skills to task. I also look forward to see Franco develop a relationship with Drew and the two become ‘true’ brothers. There would be a lot to explore and give more depth to each of the characters.
Yes, ck, that’s what I want. A true friendship with Drew rather than between Drew and Jason would be the ultimate irony. Since Jason and Sam are not capable of forgiveness, except for Sonny, this will be a real bone of contention. Thank heaven RH finally has some material he can run with. He and Billy are great together and have a real rhythm in their scenes.
Yes, agreed, and they can leave “Stone Cold” out in the cold, lol.
Steve Burton’s return really boasted the sagging ratings.
It’s okay to praise your favorites, but I have never understood the propensity to bash another actor while in the process. Burton is a strong strong actor who can convey emotions without chewing up all the scenery. You can love Howarth, Miller and Burton at the same time—one does not negate the other.
Harry; no one mentioned Steve Burton here. They mentioned “Jason/Stone Cold.”
And, why is it you have no such indignation when “someone” bashes the female character/actress I shall not name. So much worse than whatever it is you think you saw in these few posts.
Steve is playing A ROLE!
big thanks to rebecca1 and timmm i felt quite bashed by and very misunderstood by harry’s take on my post. it is 100% character driven, as it would be nice see franko and drew become friends since jason will never give forgiveness to franko, and hope that the abuse that franko took to protect drew creates a bond, that may even allow sam to at least offer understanding of what drove franko during his attack on her. my post was not about the actors in these roles at all. i do not know any of the actors personally, and to… Read more »
Brian, I am sorry. I didn’t mean you but was thinking of the fans out there who are bashing Burton on social media out of misguided loyalty to Miller.
I guess the placement of my comment looked like I was addressing you. I basically went off-topic which I tend to do too much.
You’re welcome, Brian. Harry might have jumped the gun; if he sees this he’ll probably tell you so.
I agree with all you’ve written. I, too, would love to see Franco and Drew bond. They’ve already started to. I hope the writers don’t go backward on this though I don’t know how or why they would. Their childhood history and subsequent discovery of it should create a lifetime friendship (and they are cousins, to boot!)
Best… 🙂
Oh hell, is Michael Fairman TRYING to torture me? (just kidding, Fairman, I know you’re a busy, busy man and please know, I love ya). But my response and apology to Brian is still not showing up. Brian, I am so sorry. It really did look like I was attacking you for nothing. I hate to look like Alibi Ike, but the truth is I sometimes comment on this forum while walking my slightly hysterical lab using my I Phone. Even on a good day, I am a Luddite, but me trying to multi task on a cell phone is… Read more »
Thanks Harry. All is good, Let’s continue to enjoy our soap GH !
It was so realistic that in several moments I forgot it was a soap opera and had to snap back to reality. I think I cried through the entire show because I had more used tissues in my hand than I had clean ones in the box.
Due to GH’s horrible pacing it took forever to get to the meat of the story but the culmination has been truly engrossing TV. Roger’s performance was spellbinding & the best story GH has done in forever. Roger Howarth is one of the best in the business & he hit it out of the park. Becky Herbst & Jon Lindstrom have also been wonderful. As far as redemption goes, IMO Franco has been redeemed in my eyes for a very long time. He is filled with remorse for his crimes, he’s actively sought help & he’s turned his life around.… Read more »
I completely agree.
You are absolutely right. Forget Drew and Jason. Drew and Franco should be like brothers. I wanted Drew with Sam but I think he can be happy without her.
No… no he didn’t. Frodd redemption attempt #666. Failed like all the others. He still is a useless character who has no valid place on GH. If the writers wanted to tell the story of an adult coming to terms with the reality of being abused as a child, they could have just as easily written the story for Drew – especially since it’s previously been reported that Billy Miller has been involved in some advocacy for such issues anyway. And while Jim Harvey being a creepy pedo pervert isn’t exactly a shock, he’s also the same guy who wanted… Read more »
Satan, I do agree. I think the story would have resonated more had Jim Harvey been a realistic pedophile. Pedophiles don’t generally do not cause earthquakes as the result of illegal fracking. Pedophiles, do not dress up as doctors so they can go in and kill off a patient in order to shut them up. Pedophiles do not kidnap mothers and children to use them as hostages. Pedophiles blend in with society, they have an air of feigned normalcy around them–that’s what makes them so dangerous. Turning Jim Harvey into an over-the-top unrealistic, cartoon-like villain diminishes this important and crucial… Read more »
excuse the double negatives, I am in a negative mood I guess.
Don’t be a NegaNelle, Harry. Spring is in the air-or will be by May I hope. xoxx
Disagree. Drew didn’t need redemption; Franco did. As much as you hate Franco, and that’s your choice, story-wise it made sense for this to be Franco’s story. It doesn’t matter whether Roger should have been Franco from the beginning; it doesn’t matter if it was wrong of them to cast this part again. They did. And the character has been purposely changed since Roger took over. “Franco” has shown over and over again since the tumor was removed that he is innately good. He’s done nothing criminal since then (unlike Sonny who DIDN’T have a tumor thus an excuse) and… Read more »
It was a powerful set of scenes for sure. Roger is one of my favorite actors, and tho I could never understand why they brought him back as Franco (which story line with James Franco I despised) I began to enjoy the journey after he got hooked up with Nina. I hope we can move on now tho. Let Franco and Elizabeth move on to some other stories–Develop a relationship slowly with Drew (Franco needs friends). And give Roger an EMMY!!!!
Yes!
It took forever to get to the point of the story, but once there I was blown away by the drama and the performances. Although I thought Jim abused the boys I was surprised they went with sexual abuse– most soaps steer clear of it and doing one that focused on male child sexual abuse was another leap forward— it was realistic and sensitively portrayed– and Roger has a good shot at an Emmy next year and so does Greg–that last scene of his was so powerful—- Every time I am about to give up on GH they pull a… Read more »
Great post, Mary SF.
He was fine but i still dont care much for Franco…and on GH if its not Nina its Sonnyville…
It would be truly sunny, if they found the dancing balloon woman another gig. There must be a used car dealer somewhere in P.C in need of someone of her caliber.
Thank you Michael Fairman. I was getting worried! Roger has made me forget how much I hate Franco and love Roger Howarth! The tumor was one excuse but the abuse from Jim tells a whole different story of why Franco was Franco before the Franco we are now supposed to love! Roger and Jon were great in their therapy sessions. I actually forgot I was watching a soap at times! I only wish they could have found a way to keep Greg Evigan. What an actor and what a change for him to play an evil bastard! He was so… Read more »
This story is so uncomfortable but so relevant. Child sex abuse is getting a lot of attention (at least in my area) from the media and anything that will help people open up about it, educate themselves on how to help those involved or how to prevent this from ever happening to someone they know, then I say “Bravo!” GH, Roger, Greg, Rebecca, Billy, Jon and the lady who’s playing Betsy, are all doing a great job! I sit and have a tough time watching this, but cannot deny the brilliant performances. They touched on so many aspects of this… Read more »
Ditzy (Betsy) got on my last nerve.
I hope now that is all over Ditzy goes back to her tree house where she can munch on granola and smoke grass all day.
I was so bothered by that – it’s not like she didn’t “know” that her adult sons were out of the “clutches” of the evil incarnate Jim Harvey, at that time
boffo. out of the gate. i’m attracted to Roger Howarth.. the actor.. his person i’m digging getting
thanks
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She seemed like a bad character out of a skit from SNL!
@Harry…..All because the showrunners wouldn’t spring for an appearance by the much missed Heather Webber who tells much better tall tales than Betsy ever could! Nothing ever got past GH’s all-knowing legacy nutjob, so you can bet Betsy’s sweet granola bars that Heather was long ago aware of Jim Harvey’s sick proclivities and probably made some money via his previous buisness schemes in return for her silence….that’s just the way she rolls!
I hate her so. Was really hoping Franco was going to smother her with a pillow. We are way overdue for a sacrifice-and she will do-very nicely. I lived with a Betsy family one summer. The mom was divorced with 5 kids and extremely overweight and not prettiest gal. She started dating a scout master-I believe that was his job-he was a higher up in scouts- whatever-he also had some money to wine and dine her and she ate it up on a spoon. She loved dining out and the attention and when he suggested they purchase a house together,… Read more »
It’s “clear” that Roger gave a masterful performance? Clear? Really? I don’t think so and neither do plenty of other people. The guy couldn’t even muster a watery eye in Kevin’s office, let alone a tear. Not that you have to cry, but he sure looked like he was trying, lol! Not only is there this constant narrative of Howarth the great actor but the one of whether you like the story, or really the character, you have to give Roger props, it has nothing to do with him. Guess what, a lot of people don’t like Franco because of… Read more »
While there may be “a lot of people who don’t like Franco because of Roger”, rest assured there are many more who DO like Franco BECAUSE of Roger. James Franco played a dark, demented Franco who granted, had a brain tumor, but there was nothing about James that made me think there was any humor, compassion, love in him. His Franco was written as nonredeemable, and he had no intention of staying long enough on GH to flesh out the character. It’s obvious you didn’t care for the actor or the story, but don’t make the assumption that you are… Read more »
Sheri, lol! Yes everyone has an opinion, I shouldn’t assume I am correct, but you state your opinion as fact. “rest assured there are many more who DO like Franco BECAUSE of Roger.” OK sure. Yes, James Franco’s Franco was written nonredeemable and Roger’s Franco is on five years and story after story of redemption because he hasn’t been able to pull it off. The writing for his Franco, unlike the original, has been there for redemption, but Roger’s snarky schtick has undermined it at every turn. So now the writers have gone to the abused child who saved another… Read more »
I think most people like or respect Roger’s talent as an actor. The character of Franco should have stayed dead! Roger should have been brought on as a Quartermaine from day one. Not Jason or AJ, a lost Q! Matter of fact, they should kill off Franco and bring Roger back as a totally different character. Everyone wins!
@Sheri…And there are also many people who don’t like Franco simply because of Franco! This was a repulsive character, period! Trying to reinvent him as a warm and fuzzy misunderstood jokester with a good heart (ala RoHo) who was driven to perpetrating his hideous crimewave because of a brain tumor, child molestation, global warming, whatever, still doesn’t excuse or negate the fact that it actually happened, and numerous victims were traumatized by his heinous actions. All the revisionist history in the world cannot change that…especially for those of us who originally witnessed it and were appalled by the sick, twisted… Read more »
Well said.
THIS is important : “… his version of Franco has been a joke. His “style” of twitching, stuttering, blinking, snarking, chewing food, all these things that some manufacture a great actor narrative out of ” PLUS : all the leeway given HIM from Frank Valentini…. ALL THE LEEWAY allotted a pet… Frank Valentini agenda… and PROPPED like no other ENOUGH of this crapola tell me the subject matter is important… another “prop” used to sidebar Frank and Roger agenda. give significance to and the rest will follow SICK of the agenda … Roger Howarth, Michael Easton, Chad Duell, Steve Burton,… Read more »
Michael Easton : March 13, 2012 Roger Howarth: May 29, 2013 ( as Franco ) FRANK VELENTINI : what is the effin problem with you ? YOU : are the problem laying waste to GH. these two have been ON – and – ON for OVER 5 years. can you imagine if this was a vet and or a long tenured employee.. think Tyler Christopher… and you couldn’t cut it you waste so much time.. in two forgettable characters . they mean nothing to the canvas. you feature the dullest couples.. because you think they look good together you need… Read more »
Thats it Patrick, Frank has made this his show! If you read next weeks spoilers, 3/4 of the actors in the spoilers are from Frank’s stable! It sucks!
@Patrick….Add to that nearly four years and counting—-May 1, 2014—of Michelle Stafford’s Nina…another grand soap get gone awry, propped by countless characters old and new and still possessing no discernible purpose on the GH canvas but to chew scenery and take the spotlight from other more deserving characters!
MB You’re completely “angry” when you speak about Franco/Roger. Not just on this page but the other. Clearly, the character and the actor isn’t working for you. No one can say “most” like or dislike. But I’ll tell you, as Sheri told you, that MANY of us love Roger, the way he’s made the role of Franco his own and “Franco” as he is now portrayed. He’s not being “propped!” It’s ridiculous already. They gave Franco a backstory. It was needed since he wasn’t going to be an occasional crazy ala Helena or Faison coming around to terrorize people. Yes,… Read more »
Rebecca: I feel like I am always picking on you but please know it comes from a place of unconditional acceptance. I mean, I am really comfortable picking on you! How is that for a back handed compliment? I just wanted to say that I think I am following MB on Twitter and from what I have seen, he/she is a really good person. MB is an animal rescuer and is constantly trying to rescue mistreated dogs and cats. I don’t share his/her disdain for Roger as Franco anymore than I share my dear friends’ unmitigated love for this man/character.… Read more »
Harry; I think you and I have a love/hate relationship! LOL! (you know I never “hate” you; you just get on my last nerve!!!!) hahahahhaah…I’m cracking myself up over here. My beautiful lil girl cat woke me up at 4am and I wasn’t able to fall back to sleep. Delirium has set in… I have nothing against MB. Don’t know why you felt a need to defend him/her. However, several messages regarding Franco expressed is a bit…: See MB’s first sentence way above this thread: “t’s “clear” that Roger gave a masterful performance? Clear? Really? I don’t think so and… Read more »
Bravo to Roger Howarth and Billy Miller for their performances. Now that Franco has learned this horrible secret it would be amazing to see him reach out to Michael Corinthos, whose prison rape he arranged when he had a brain tumor. It would be nearly hypocritical if he did not, but most of all, if written well it could be an amazing series of scenes – a victim of sexual abuse reaching out to someone whose own sexual abuse he was responsible for. Come on GH, do it! Long live GH!
Hi Mister Media…It was established a long time ago that Franco didn’t arrange Michael’s rape. He instructed that freak prisoner to scare Michael ax a means to hurt Jason, since he knew how close Jason and Michael were. But he never told the guy to rape him. Unfortunately setting that guy on Michael resulted in that heinous act even though that wasn’t Franco’s intention.
Thanks for the clarification. I still hear some characters mention this among Franco’s transgressions, but perhaps they don’t know the whole story. I think there’s still enough of a connection between the two events to merit a scene or two.
You’re welcome. I think some viewers literally don’t know while some still insist he ordered the rape. Others refuse to believe his tumor caused his anti-social, violent tendencies. It’s been established several times that the location of the tumor was on the part of the brain that controls behavior, morality, etc. When Franco doubted himself the othe day in Kevin’s office Kevin explained it to him again. Only way they could really redeem the character. I think they did a great job and I agree with you. Kudos to Roger. He’s been fantastic in depicting a broken man. Billy, too,… Read more »
Rebecca, sorry to quibble with you, but yes, Franco (then played by James Franco) did in fact orchestrate the rape of young, virginal Michael. If not for Franco, it would never have happened. Please, let us not allow the fans to rewrite history–it’s bad enough the writers are doing so.
And right there is the first (among many reasons) reason that I cannot stand Frodd, and the propping of this useless character.. The convenient DVDs and/or brain tumor supposedly absolving him of all of his previous sins. I’m the Devil. I literally have millions of people down here in Hell who have used every excuse imaginable to justify the sins they have committed. Most of them are more creative than brain tumors and DVDs which suddenly materialized out of nowhere, but they don’t work.Those folks are still in Hell, because they’re still guilty of what they did. Franco was very… Read more »
Harry and Sat… First: Harry. I replied to you but it “didn’t make the cut” so please read my reply to Satan: First, LOL, since you refuse to drop your alter personality (are you really Abigail? DOOL? Ring a bell?) I digress… It amazes me when a viewer refuses to go along with the “truth” in a story. We can judge each other; we don’t have to believe what “real” people say or the excuses they give, but we’re watching a fictional character created by the writers who have now given Franco a backstory. It truly doesn’t matter what you… Read more »
Rebecca, what I resent is being told we didn’t see what we saw. I do not like being told that what we experienced as viewers did not in fact, happen. We know Franco orchestrated the rape of 18 year old Michael, who was a virgin at the time. I remember being disgusted and disturbed by this very dark turn of events. Later, damage control writing merges with history revisionism in an effort to give Franco a character make over. That’s what I resent. Yes, Carly jerked backwards in the heat of the moment–AJ did not push her. Carly told everyone… Read more »
Harry? Really? You think Carly had a different “perception” of reality. Since you say you don’t like being told what we didn’t see, you can clearly see that Carly jerked her arm away from AJ and fell backward. There is no difference in perception. Someone grabbing another’s arm is not the same as “pushing” which is what she keeps saying he did. I literally looked at the scene on youube very recently. I’ll repeat what I said above; please refer me to the scene where we were told definitely that Franco (played by James Franco) ordered the rape. I don’t… Read more »
No matter how good Roger’s performance ever is, there’s no redemption story for this character that possibly interests me.
Okay Steve.
Exactly.
it wasn’t a good performance. WHY did he not finish off with Jim Harvey @the hospital parking lot ? the drawn out affect… RH Franco WIMPED OUT. I thoroughly enjoyed Greg Evigan performance. well done. his stammering keeping his thoughts to himself because he didn’t trust Liz. OKEY DOKEY give me an effin break it’s almost like NOW their is this haled aura of OKEY DOKEY it’s in the bag… BS DAG collect my paycheck and mind the blinders and go along. it’s just a job mUCK the writing.. and the EP value
it’s almost like NOW their is this haled aura
it’s almost like NOW their is this Haloed auro
halo and charm this nut cause he’s in the whole … arena of doesn’t give a damn
He didn’t want to just blow Harvey away in the parking lot. He wanted a written confession on all the other children he’d abused and he wanted the satifsfacton of looking him in the face and telling him he knew what he’d done to him; he wanted the satisfaction of telling Harvey he was going to kill him for it. As for not trusting Liz, I would assume it’s not easy to blurt out that you just found out you were sexually molested over and over again as a child. The way he finally told her at the end, in… Read more »
Hi Mister Media (lol; so funny when we address each other by some of these “creative” names!) I want to correct something I told you. I originally recalled Franco sent in the prisoner to “scare” Michael (but not to rape him). I now recall what I explained to Harry, that Franco (as Roger) had a DVD which he showed to the Quartermaine’s that proved he didn’t order the rape, but rather sent the prisoner to protect Michael. The prisoner then went and did what he did. Either way, the writers have exonerated Franco from the rape although many were led… Read more »
Amen, Steve!
Long time no word from you, dear. I know it has been hard to get on here, but climb every mountain, ford every stream-post your thoughts and feelings, then we’ll have ice cream!
Serious abandonment issues, Missy! Loved Mama’s family when it was on Carol Burnett show and Mama was way more mean and spiteful. My mother hated when these came on- I loved it and knew it was her mother and a bit of her as well- even at my tender age. Mommie Dearest. RIP.
Perhaps Peter August is not Faison’s son-but believes he is? I mean they twist and change things so much it would not surprise me if Faison’s other son is still unknown to us.
Just read your shout out to Heather Webber. Cancel the nurses ball and let her escape and I would be delighted. Or let her crash it and really have a ball. Who did Steven Lars murder and why? Isn’t he due for a parole-it has been several years-perhaps he has a brain tumor as well-he is Franco’s half-brother. Give Heather a tumor and free her-I miss her. Also miss Kathleen Gati and have the feeling we will not be seeing her at the ball, either. Also Madelyn-Donna Mills-she won an Emmy for her last short stint-does she not deserve another… Read more »
Great analysis of the scenes, I completely agree with Fairman’s assessment, Howarth deserves the power performance this week though Billy Miller was terrific also, subtle yet powerful. There are those fans who will never like the Franco character or accept any attempt at his redemption, and I think that is fine. At this stage he needs no redemption, the show should move on from his past. RoHo has proven his place on the show, this week again he showed why he is one of the best actors in the business, and for every fan that doesn’t like his character, many… Read more »
Excellent post, megan! I agree with every word you wrote (so much so that if your name wasn’t attached to it I’d think it was mine! 😉 )
Thanks! I was very moved by those scenes, and I think more and more of us are happy to see a Franco now freed to move on to new story, and from his past—or at least not tethered to it over and over.
^^^ I completely agree… ( which surprised me ) how the truth was finally understood by Liz. as the scene fades with Liz head on his lap and we see Drew . cut
I hope the “brotherhood” is not drawn out… if Franco got his backbone out of this. all the better. just some new direction already. I don’t think “Jason” will be running a trio with Drew or Franco. GH needs that divisive dynamic
BRAVO BRAVO !!! Roger, you are phenomenal da`man, , great performance! great portrayal ! lol poor Franco 🙁 OK- I see the haters as cud-chewers LOL the cow regurgitates previously consumed food and masticates it a second time. Franco hate, it’s literally chewing on the same thing over and over again. Luckily for the cow, the food is digested at some point (but Franco haters keep puking it up and pushing the hate then puking it up again, never-ending chewing of the cud.. —- said with love 🙂 Some have need to talk about their hate of Franco at the… Read more »
agree completely, su0000! well said!
This was the reason to watch GH the last two weeks! Bravo to all the actors for doing such an amazing job with a sensitive subject. I hooe we get more Billy & Roger scenes. They’re gold!
Roger gave a powerful and heartbreaking performance as he recounted the abuse. When he said he would go to bed at night, closing his eyes and try so hard to disappear and then remember he couldn’t. Just broke my heart. How many children are facing those same devils night after night. His description of how Uncle Jim would pat the bed twice just about did me in.
Whether or not you like Franco, Roger is a powerful actor who always delivers.
Kudos to Billy Miller, Becky Herbst and Jon Lindstrom for their strong performances too.
Sorry if you are talking about this week as much as I absolutely hate the destruction of Jt on Y&R nobody brought it better then those two and I tell you bless their hearts to know that they are going thru rough times off camera they were just awesome professionals on screen it was indeed tough for me to watch I know MY had his reasons but still sad I adored JT and his romance with Colleen but it was a story that needed to be told three of my sisters and my mom know abuse and it is very… Read more »
It is a story that needs to be told-again and again and it is sad. I agree Y&R totally knocked it out of the park-all involved-writing, acting. etc.
No abandonment intended, my dear Ms. DeMarco…Seems my ”climbing and fording” attempts failed to reach your inbox…No matter, I shall continue to endeavor, especially with the promise of ice cream…by the way, I prefer gelato these days…how about you???? But seriously, I’m sorry Eunice’s familial ordeals didn’t make for happy viewing in your household. My own mother adored the inspired insanity of Carol’s crazy characters….for us, watching them was nothing less than an hilarious bonding experience! As for our mutually-beloved Anna, there has been some talk that her “son” may not be the actual fruit of Faison’s loins but sprung… Read more »
Glad you caught the Heather-mention, Phyllis! Personally, any storyline which puts her legendary badness back on the mean streets of Port Charles is okay by me, but if the showrunners insist upon presenting the moldy old NB once again, then Dr. O. should forcibly hijack the event and present a one-woman show…All Dr. O—-All the time! It would be epic…a true showcase of Kathleen Gati’s immense talents! And yes, her sis Magda needs a return engagement, as well, That “Swiss Sib” duo was inspired madness…so many superb possibilities for high-camp drama!!!! Oh, and Britt should be included the mix, too…Westbourne… Read more »
JT’s angst and hate has always been directed toward Victor because of Colleen….you are soooo right, Kay. I will go as far as to say that he did not work for Paul and Cricket in the name of justice. It was in the name of Colleen—-he was driven by revenge. And, inasmuch as JT professed his love for Victoria, and convinced himself of said love, subconsciously, he ‘loved’ and used Victoria to get to Victor, as I said from the onset. Perhaps his vendetta for Victor brought about his change in demeanor …….something so turbulent does fester, psychologically, in one’s… Read more »
Actually, this show has been most excellent and highly entertaining and suspense and humor and-really loving it and think all concerned-actors, writers-everyone-has and is doing a great job and I want to acknowledge and thank them. Have a great weekend, Celia!
@Phyllis.
Oh, yes, Ms DeMarco…..most definitely!!!!! Y&R’s stories are relevant, poignant and real…
The presentation has been excellent, albeit Phyllis’ amateur sleuthing was sort of ridiculous.
The ‘dumping’ of JT’s body idea was soooo not-thought-through. I wonder if the writers are trying to make dummies out of women.
It was self-defense, with witnesses…..Nevertheless, I do believe JT is alive. Reed will find him and kill him ‘again’ when JT tries to kill Victoria.
Thank you, Phyllis…..enjoy your weekend, as well. Smiles, my friend.
Hello, dear. I always wondered if Victor had diddled the lady doc- the one scene where they were dressing, I believe-I at first thought perhaps it was after a physical exam. Mmmhmm. I love the surprises! I always liked Crackerjacks-but more often than not, bitterly disappointed in the toy surprise. Did you get my baguette pizza recipe-it really is delish.
If you can get ahold of I want to Live with Susan Hayward- I believe she won an oscar for her performance-love it. Also Bette Davis in The Star and Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierce.
From the other page- Kelly was Stitch’s sister- Meredith Baxter their mom and Max-his evil spawn son. They still have not replaced the GCAC manager since Kelly left. I did apply for the job and never heard back. Gloria would be excellent at that job-and with convenient access to guest rooms would surely please many a weary travelin’ man. I don’t see my baguette recipe. French or Sourdough- love the ones from Trader Joe’s and they freeze great, too! Brown lean ground beef-add garlic, onions, peppers, mushrooms-whatever you like add jar of pasta sauce-you want a thick chunky consistency -salt… Read more »
Barbara Graham was the name of the woman Susan Hayward portrayed in “I Want to Live” -finally remembered it. Based on a true story, although many say that Hayward’s version of “Bloody Babs”-as the press referred to her at the time-was a kinder, gentler Babs, perhaps not even really involved in the actual murder-when in truth, Babs was a sociopathic daughter of a prostitute, who turned to drugs and prostitution herself. Read the Wikipedia on her- soap-tour-de-force. Babs and her accomplices-who were also executed-Babs knocked on Mabel Monihan’s door to gain entry in order to rob her. Babs took a… Read more »
Just give the Emmy to Roger Howarth. Seriously.
Also, bravo to all the actors in this story who were simply brilliant. Billy Miller, Greg Evigan, Rebecca Herbst, Jon Lindstrom and Deborah Strang.
I appreciated the longer scenes (6 minutes!) during the Harvey & Franco confrontation instead of the usual choppy 45 seconds scenes on GH. It reminds me of soaps from 25 years ago.
I think one of the screencaps was taken by Jenn.
Oh please. Show will sink to any level, any at all, to make this character relevant, use anything at all to explain away how repellent Franco is, always was and always will be.
Bull fark on this latest pathetic and offensive attempt.
While he is always good the gh favortism reeks yet again my fave is days but the perfornance of the week goes to Amelia Heinle on young and restless and major shout to Sharon Case MST and is Tognoni finally becoming Phyliss friday young and the restless was flawless
I LOVED IT, HE DID A WONDERFUL JOB.
ROGER HOWARTH WAS TERRIFIC!!!!!!!!!! WHETHER YOU LIKE THE STORYLINE OR NOT, HE IS ONE HELL OF AN ACTOR!!!!!!
I am amused reading the above posts. I think the writing team created great material to flesh out a once one dimensional baddie. They have provided insight and layers to the character while shedding light on a sad social issue. The actors involved ALL have done a fantastic job bringing the story to life. None was more vested than Roger Howarth – kudos! Regardless the complaints of others, I believe the Franco character’s redemption can be accomplished despite any humorous shtick or interesting quirky traits he brings to the role. Not everyone has to agree. But the writers also don’t… Read more »
great post, Kevin.
WELL SAID!!
Terrific heartfelt performances from all involved here. While aspects of the storyline were disjointed, there is no denying there were some very moving performances.
I’d like to see Franco take a step back before he moves back in with Liz & family. Drew and Franco are the best couple on the show, love to see them bonding while healing.
Unless I missed it, was there any type of public service announcement, preferably with Roger with where those in that situation can go for help? If they did not, that would be a big miss (in my opinion).
I have never liked the Franco character, especially James Franco’s version. They are mostly all ugly stories, and I still can’t see him with Liz. But I have to give credit to Roger for doing a great job along with Greg Evigan to what I hope raps up the abused child story. Now let’s get back to good old fashioned soaps with love and adventure in the afternoon if ABC and GH even knows how to do this anymore.
Gh would probably make a bit of a comeback if they return to form Action Love and adventure. The stakes were so high back then and the need to find out the next piece of a puzzle kept u tuning in Day after day.
Rose, do you mean stories of domestic violence, children and parents against each other, mental issues, families tearing each other apart, murder and mayhem, bringing people back from the dead, etc.,etc. If its love and adventure you want, without the above, you’ll never find it on a soap opera, and never on one I’ve ever seen in over sixty years. I remember the shows of only 15 minutes with stuff to make your blood run cold. I guess I missed the wished for shows, you are speaking of. I do agree with Roger and Greg’s performance. Roger is amazing, as… Read more »
Hi Violet…You have a really good point about soaps not always being love and adventure. I wasn’t a daily viewer of OLTL but didn’t Erica have to battle her mental problem of good Vicky and alter ego bad Vicky? And wasn’t there a really bad dude as part of the mix? And guns being used in all soaps currently to solve problems. Except for so called mob boss Sonny, why? The rest aren’t criminals. Not very responsible in lieu of what’s been happening in real life. But GH has been my soap of choice over the years, and at least… Read more »
So then, we have Rose and Violet present and accounted for….where the heck are Hyacinth and Daisy???? Surely they cannot be far behind…perhaps they are delayed by some outlandish escapade they’ve fallen into with Richard and Onslow?
Hi Shay…Guess you lost me on all of the names. Who are they ? Have been thinking of you re: things British. I’ve been watching “Suits” since the beginning. Now they are writing Meghan off the show as she heads off to her new “adventure.” I know, I know, not the adventure you like. The Queen had her 92nd birthday this weekend. I mentioned in another post…it was coincidental (to me) that it was the same day of Barbara Bush’s funeral. Two women who seemed to have things in common, and dare I say it…about the same age. And Kate… Read more »
@Rose…Hello again! I was referring to the beloved Britcom called “Keeping Up Appearances,” which I thought had been run to death on every PBS station in this country over the past few decades. It featured a social climbing woman named Hyacinth Bucket (which she pronounced as “bouquet” because she thought it sounded more “upper crust!”…) and her decidedly peculiar family which featured three sisters, all of whom had floral-based monikers. Dame Patricia Routledge, who is the wonderful actress who also portrayed “Hetty Wainthropp” in a mystery program that featured on PBS some time back, as well, portrayed the lead character… Read more »
For anyone following the Alzheimer’s storylines on GH or Y&R- highly recommend watching 60 minutes that aired 4/22. It chronicles a married couple-the wife has the illness and they have gone back every year for like 10 years I believe and it is utterly heart-wrenching and brings to light many issues that need to be discussed with family members. Check the CBS website to view the story- and grab the tissues.
Hi PhyllisFD…I missed the 60 Minutes story, but will try to see a replay of it. However I did see a followup up to it on CBS Morning today where they showed clips from 60 M, and the doctor was interviewed.
You are so right…heart-wrenching amongst other things.
Hello Rose, PhyllisFD reminds me of Mayberry RFD, which is where I think I truly belong. You should be able to see a replay of the entire story on the website and it is free. Yes it is heart-wrenching-both the stories on Y&R and GH are, and have brought me to tears. But this on 60 minutes a real-life story-he used to be NYPD- brought to his knees. Let me know if you see it and what you think. Thanks, Rose.
Rose; perhaps you shouldn’t tune in. Haven’t you been saying you are kinda full of heavy stories. I would think a real life one would be even more difficult to watch. Why tune in? Check out Will & Grace instead; so much happier!
PhyllisFD (I like your Mayberry reference) & Rebecca1…I’ve lived in Toronto “the good” off and on so what happened yesterday with the white van has made me rethnk reviewing the 60 Minutes alzheimer story. Just viewing the CBS News clip got the point across, combined with GH and Y&R. So I’ll probably not watch it, and sorta follow Rebecca’s advice…probably not Will & Grace but maybe Good Witch on Hallmark channel. I’m not ignoring some of the more difficult stories. Just taking a time out for a while, and watching my diet of bad news and it’s frequency to be… Read more »
Dear Rose, Just want to say that I always enjoy reading your posts. Always well-written, kind and thoughtful. Appreciate you, much.
Speaking of flowers- has anyone seen that Corpse Flower blooming in Tucson? You can google it and there is a live feed- it really is a site to behold-any the setting-with flowers and butterflies and hummingbirds-most delightful. Rarely blooms- up to ten years-and supposedly a most foul bouquet-but I would love to visit and get a good sniff myself.
@ Rose. I think Shay is referring to all the “flower girls” from Downtown Abby. I have so enjoyed Suits, which will end this week, final two hour show, culminating with the wedding. Of course Megan will be walking down the royal isle with her bonny Prince Harry next month. FYI, they are doing a spinoff with the woman that previously owned the practice, and I hope to see some familiar faces.
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General Hospital Alum Briana Lane Mourns the Loss of Her Husband
Heartbreaking news to report. Briana Lane, who took over the role of General Hospital’s Brook Lynn Quartermaine while Amanda Setton was away from the series, shared that her beloved husband, John Lange, passed away on March 14th.
Lane posted a photo of herself with John on her Instagram expressing: “I will love you forever my sweet John. Til we meet again.”
Photo: ABC
In August of 2020, Lane started subbing for Setton as Brook Lynn, and her performances won the hearts of GH fans. She stayed with the show till November of that year and returned one other time in 2022. In addition, Amanda received a Daytime Emmy nomination for her work in the Outstanding Guest Performer category in 2021.
As for the love story of Briana and John, they wed in December of 2016. As many know, Briana is not only a great actress, but also has a successful music career and John was very supportive of her professional life. Lange was remembered as a walking encyclopedia of television knowledge, a dog lover, and a lover of comedy.
Friends of Lane’s have set up a Go Fund Me page, to assist in giving John the memorial he deserves and to help Briana as she navigates this next chapter of her life.
Many of Briana’s former GH co-stars shared their grief and support in her IG post including: Kirsten Storms (Maxie) and Katey MacMullen (Willow).
Share your condolences for Briana on the loss of her husband in the comment section below.
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