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GH Nurses' Ball 2017 Part One: The Opening Number, Sonny Inches Closer To The Truth, The Wizard Of Awesome's Deadly Weapon!
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The highly-anticipated GH Nurses’ Ball 2017 kicked-off on Tuesday’s episode of the Daytime Emmy-Award winning Outstanding Drama Series. The ball which first debuted back in 1994 is a staple of the soap opera.
On opening night of the ball, Nina (Michelle Stafford) is back anchoring the red carpet arrivals along with Extra’s Mario Lopez. Viewers see how the arrivals of certain Port Charles finest emotionally torments Nina, including: Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), Charlotte (Scarlett Fernandez), Lulu (Emme Rylan), Anna (Finola Hughes) and Ava (Maura West).
While the glitz and glamour is happening at the ball, Sonny (Maurice Benard) is at home with the bottle of Morgan’s supposed lithium pills pondering what happened to his son before his death. Michael (Chad Duell) stops by and delivers Morgan’s journal per Sonny’s request from Carly (Laura Wright). Sonny refuses at that point to go the ball. When he looks in the journal we seen an entry from Morgan that he is taking 600mg of his pills. That prompts Sonny to call Andre (Anthony Montgomery). Andre says he noticed that too as far as the dosage, but he confirmed that the pharmacy dispensed it properly.
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The good doc shows up at Sonny’s, where they come to the conclusion that if Morgan took half of his recommended dosage at 300mg, would it spiral him out of control? Andre says no it wouldn’t. Sonny notices residue at the bottom of the pill bottle and tastes it and then both Andre and Sonny come to the conclusion that something is amiss.
Andre rushes off to have it tested. Sonny then watches the arrivals of the red carpet on TV, and sees Ava there, who he finds out gave a huge donation to the ball in Morgan’s name. Sonny is livid, and later at the end of the episode shows up in this tux to the ball, much to the surprise of Carly.
When it’s time for the opening number, our emcee, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) sets up that the ball would not be possible without the wonderful nurses of GH. And in a twist on their opening, a music video begins on the screen in front of the attendees featuring singing, and dancing on the hospital floor with Epiphany (Sonya Eddy), Felix (Marc Anthony Samuel), Bobbie (Jackie Zeman), Amy (Risa Dorken) and more. As the song continues with dancers, we later reveal the nurses live on stage at the ball and coming through the crowd to join Epiphany on stage. The tune this year was the annual closer, “You’re Not Alone”. Only this time GH tweaked to be a rousing dance number!
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Elsewhere, while Jason (Billy Miller) is having trouble shaking his nightmares of Helena Cassadine and his family, he needs to get a drink where he stumbles upon the chimera necklace that Anna had in her purse, which is now dropped on the floor outside the ballroom.
Backstage, Jake (Hudson West) who is preparing to take the stage with his magician act, now has two assistants for the routine – Emma(Brooklyn Rae Silzer) and Charlotte. As “The Wizard of Awesome” prepares for his act, Jake shows the young girls the tube with the chimera emblem on it that he says will be the finale of his magic trick.
So, what did you think of part one of the Nurses’ Ball 2017? What was your favorite part? Comment below!
Enough already with Sonny and the meds! The shows focus on him makes me want to tune out! Where are Laura, Kevin, Monica, Finn, Hayden???? I know we will have performances by some of the other missing characters, but really?
The focus of the show needs to change.
I was wondering where Laura and Kevin were, too. Laura was probably relegated to babysitting Aidan, or something. Also, Monica, where is she?
Laura’s there with Lulu…she’s been there the whole time….Kevin? I have no idea why they paired this couple up if they weren’t going to show them. Pointless. I love Kevin and I think they’re great together but either Jon Lindstrom doesn’t want the gig or the powers that be are too cheap to pay him. If it’s the latter they need to cough it up and bring him back full time.
They do need to cough up the money for Jon Lindstrom. He has been on only once the last few months, just to sit and listen to Lulu babble. Can’t be satisfying as an actor to come in for that. . That’s a big problem with the show, no consistency with storyline . Characters off screen for weeks at a time. I was really enjoying Kevin and Laura, started watching again and now nothing for months. Why would they pair Genie with Jon if he is not available? I am baffled.
Genie Francis made a Christmas cd with her brothers. She has a lovely voice. Why didn’t she walk the red carpet and perform?
What a “dead” Nurses’ Ball–where’s the excitement or even the momentum, pray tell?!&^%$#
Remember when Sadie Grey sang at llanview’s funerals on OLTL OMG #PRECIOUSLORD.
@Nancy…Per your Met Gala comment: Certainly for some, the point was to be comically bizarre, and I suppose that Caroline of Kennedy’s particular lampshade-inspired party frock could have been intended as a salute to this year’s event honoree, Rei Kawakubo/CommesDesGarcons, but judging by most of the other attendees, the standard garb was still pretty much a tossup between traditionally gorgeous designs or as much revealed skin and as little actual fabric coverage as possible…I mean, really, the back-in-the-day hookers in Times Square donned more than a lot of these chickadees! Upon further research, I did discover a definite few other notables who trended toward the more outre’, as well….think Katy Perry, Rihanna, Madonna, you know, the usual examples known for flaunting bad taste!—Yet none seemed quite as overwhelmingly-offbeat and surprisingly strange in their choice of couture as the normally impeccably-attired Kennedy! Hers apparently took the cake above all other fashion oddities of the evening. However, I’ll still give her this…I did love the shoes!!!
I like new black female nurse!! I hope she becomes recurring and gets a story!
Deanna does seem very likable.
If they want to tie her to the canvas, make her the daughter of Bryan & Claudia Phillips (Scotty & Laura’s pals from the early 80s)
@Steve….Not a bad thought, but I think she should have been Epiphany’s lil’ sis!!!! It seems a shame that this longstanding GH character has never had any family other than her son, Stan…especially when they bring on black characters right and left that have no historical connection to the GH canvas! However, speaking of Claudia, it would be oh-so-nice to see her return to Port Charles…Laura and she were such good friends back in the day! Time for a “catch-up!”
@Shay… I agree Epiphany should have more family. As Milo has apparently joined Alice and Rosalie in the characters dropped without notice department, Phip can use a connection. Might be too late to connect her to Deanna though.
I’ve read a few spoilers that they’re bringing on a son or daughter for Curtis that he never knew about. Not sure of the age group. Josslyn could use an age appropriate friend.
@Steve….I’ve never understood the showrunners’ dismissive attitude toward Epiphany….this character is so substantial and full of potential, well-connected with fans and an established favorite, not to mention, a superb candidate as both one of GH’s moral centers and a matriarch of her own extended family….it makes absolutely no sense that her lack of presence has become backburnered to the point of virtual non-existence, except when it’s time to bring her back to sing!!! In the past five years, we have repeatedly seen new minority players brought onto the GH canvas, and why they have never been given status as part of Nurse Johnson’s familial orbit is just beyond me….starting with Shawn, Felix, and then so many others, these characters had the potential to be brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, etc. to Epiphany with a mere stroke of a pen…It strikes me as simply plain lazy and lacking in foresight to have ignored this obvious angle, although it just further illustrates this show’s highly annoying tendency of bringing on at a breakneck pace one meaningless new character after another with no real historical ties to Port Charles’ past. Of course, given this has become the standard GH practice for an age now, I suppose Epiphany’s “role” would have no reason to be the exception to that “rule!”
Me too!
While I was never a fan of the character, it will be interesting to see if Sabrina is mentioned at all. Both Felix and Michael had opportunities to bring her name up, but so far nothing.
With the moving of the traditional closing song to the opening, something tells me this year’s ball will end rather abruptly.
Poor Emme Rylan, I know they’re hiding her pregnancy, but that gown!?!?
GASP! Bite your tongue! Don’t even utter the S word in public, don’t even think it or she might come back!
I had to laugh when they rolled Lulu in. Weebles Wobble but they don’t fall down.
Yeah, you said it, Harry! Looked a bit like that “cloud” thing that Rhianna wore a year or so ago, didn’t it? 🙂
I share your deep sense of horror, Harry! My most present fear is that we are going to have some sort of sappy salutapalooza to Sabs since the NB was once her raison d’etre—well that, and being Port Charles’ #1 majorly annoying and useless character for what seemed an absolute age—be it in the form of a montage of her “greatest hits,” a holographic appearance or even a ghostly visit from the great beyond. Needless to say, I hope that I am wrong, wrong, wrong!!!!
That gown is fashion road kill! There is no hiding her pregnancy, or at least, they have done a terrible job at hiding it. You can clearly see that she is very pregnant.
Kudos to Emme Rylan actually. She tweeted a picture of her backstage with Kelly Monaco hiding under the dress. Now there’s a great sense of humor!
I’m still waiting for it to begin, Steve! We have an expression here in the South–“slow as molasses” that fits the bill.
Is not slow as molasses they’re just embarrassing the entire canvas trotting long missed characters out because they refuse to pay their salaries and don’t know how to write for more than ten characters month to month. Our soaps are just that over melodramatic drama that’s only missing the Power Rangers to swoop in and save the city.
At least it wasn’t nearly as bad as Caroline of Kennedy’s recent Met Gala sartorial sin…Her best-described-as-bizarre couturial concoction made her appear as if she were trapped inside a Chinese lantern comprised of three different kimonos she undoubtedly brought back from her stint as US ambassador to Japan…..and that she were about to launch straight up into the sky at any given moment a sudden gust of wind should materialize! This particularly epic fashion fail was so egregious it had to be seen to be believed! Really, Lulu’s moored-Hindenburg-inspired ballgown may have been a designer disaster of “magnificent proportion”—just like the dress itself—but it had nothing on the former first daughter’s unmitigated mess that must have had the always-elegant Jackie O. spinning in her grave!! (In fact, it’s rather reminiscent of that Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade balloon-styled skirt Tracy Q wore awhile back…remember the “sensation” that one created here as we similarly commented???)
But wasn’t the choice of dress SUPPOSED to be bizarre –according to the “artsy” theme as discussed by the director of the gala?! In that case “Lulu (and Caroline K.) fit right in 🙂
Glad to see the Ball is off to a good start. Loved hearing “You’re Not Alone” for the opener.
I have always loved the Nurse’s Ball, since the 90’s, when TPTB spared absolutely no expense whatsoever and EVERYONE in Port Charles was invited. I am happy to see that the show continues to bring the Nurse’s Ball to us, even if it is on a lower scale. What makes me laugh, is that Emma is able to solve the Ana/Alex mystery in about a nanosecond and the “Dimpled Don” thinks to taste the pill residue in Morgan’s pill bottle and basically pieces together Ava’s involvement. Yet, the keystone cops, AKA, the PCPD, have stared at the empty pill bottle (found at the floating rib) for who knows how long and hasn’t solved a crime without a civilian’s (or mobster’s) help in decades.
Anyhoo, I digress, “Cheers” to the Ball! Although, was Mario Lopez and awkward Nina really needed on the red carpet?
You said it–“awkward.”
To answer your last question, dmr? A big, fat NO!!!! The only red carpet commentary I care to hear is from Brad and Britt….those two “arbiters of style” and their catty pronouncements were utterly hilarious…JACKPOT!!!! (#BringBackBritt!!!)
SHAY..why is there a red carpet? Never understood it. Even Port Chuck denizens have to know the only reputable or close to family are the Quartermained. Why on earth would ANYONE tune into a mob funded gala?? DROP the carpet shag!!
I like Brad best when he is paired with Britt as BFFs. They would have made a great red carpet team, very Joan Rivers-esque.
Excellent point, davlestev1!!!! In its current form, the red carpet coverage is nothing more than an obvious, umpteenth attempt to make it look like Nina has an actual function in Port Charles! (Didn’t work…never has, never will….) However, since there are next to nil bona fide dignitaries left in town to “arrive,” it does rather beggar belief that this waste of time and money has been allocated toward this hollow custom in what has become a virtual non-event financed by the worst of the worst. The entire concept has become truly mock worthy….hence my request for Britt and Brad!!!….At least they do the sort of entertaining, sarcastic shtick the late, great Joan Rivers used to so successfully direct at all those self-important celebs parading about on display at assorted award shows.
I laughed when Sonny deduced that the powder in the medicine bottle didn’t taste like lithium – like he knows the taste because must chew his lithium pills when he takes them every day, LOL 😉
“Tastes Like Lithium”…..Is that anything resembling “Smells Like Teen Spirit?”
You know what makes these shows so unreal..the fact that day in and day out IT’S NOT ABOUT DOCTORS AND NURSES!!
As far as Lopez, it’s anybody’s guess, dmr. But, I think Nina was chosen to partner Mario because her separation from Valentin was not yet made public; therefore, it was the best ‘out’, if you will; the perfect excuse for Valentin and Charlotte to enter unaccompanied by Nina.
BTW–MICHELLE killed that delicious, purple number.
Lulu reminded me of Ursula on ice ( from The Little Mermaid) in a salmon-colored concoction with no beginning and no end, just gliding along without any semblance of having feet under that parachute.
Horror of horrors!!!
Poor Emme. I bet she was so uncomfortable wearing that thing. Yet, she is sooo pretty!!!! She does actyally, glow.
And, I enjoyed Ned and Olivia to no end. I was wowed!!……really taken aback by Lisa….she’s not only beautiful, but what a performer!! I know Wally is an excellent singer, but Lisa was a welcomeed surprise.
Loved those white skinnies and black top…just my size and style, LOL. Great ensemble.
Plus, her gown was perfection….less is more!! Good show.
I, also, thoroughly enjoyed Dillon’s and Kiki’s musical skit…..Sooo cute and talented.
Welcomed
Its too early to tell BUT, so far, so bad! I couldnt stand Morgan when he was on and ALL I hear about every show is MORGAN! Its the Nurses Ball and the main story is Morgan, Sonny, Carly and Ava! What about AIDS? The opening number was cool but the scrubs were ugly! AND, no Brad or Lucas? ABC never listens to what the fans want with this Ball but its better than nothing. Oh, and something else than can ignore, the red carpet, it is horrible! Just have a body cam focus on each guest as they enter the ballroom. How about some dialogue? Richard Simmons would have been a major plug for GH since he has been in the news lately. Mario Lopez, not so much.
Or better yet, how about Billy Bush, Timmmbo??? I hear he’s looking for work…probably could have been gotten on the cheap! LOL.
Shay, I feel so sorry for Billy Bush! What did he really do? Yes, he is or was part of the liberal media BUT he was a young kid trying to make a name for himself! He was in the presence of The Donald, a imposing celebrity billionaire! Billy giggled at Donald’s crude comments like a school boy who heard his gym teacher use vulgar language. Remember Pat O’Brian? He said much worse and had a substance problem and was given other chances. What about the women who co-hosts 20/20? She has struggled with alcohol and is back at her job. My point is BB didnt say or condone what Donald said, he only laughed at it. IF it would happen today Bush would have handled it better. Donald should back BB and Hollywood should look in their own freakin closets before they black ball Billy for one more day!
Agreed. Stone and Robin flashbacks always welcome. Why not focus just on the Ball and the fight against AIDS. I would have much preferred that, over this crap TPTB call drama. I am SO sick and tired of the “Morgan Hour.” I could not stand the actor or the character when he was on-air, now, I have to sit thru and hour and deal with the petulant narcissist off-air.
I do agree with you about Billy Bush. Frankly, the man was just doing his job. As Forrest Gump said,”That’s all I have to say about that.”
0oooh gawd!!!
The opening number was so lame that is was cringeworthy..
It was a High School song and dance performance.
ahaa I felt like was viewing it from the gym.
I know the actors are not professional song and dance peoples but still the performance/direction was totally lame.
I hope they/producers will pick up their game and at the least put some effort into the ball.
Lulu’s dress ahha haa!
It looked like a decorated Hindenberg !
Anyways, the dance number will be remembered. Perhaps they’re saving the best for last.
“…the performance/direction was totally lame.”
Oooh, cold! 😉
Girl, why don’t you just delete this wonderful program from your DVR? Your posts are consistently negative and critical. Why waste your time watching a show that you hold in such low regard?
hi JasonLovesGH ..
DVR lol if I miss whatever I watch online..
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I love the show/GH it is the writers I have problems with, they stink and the world should know of the suckyness bad writing.
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the opening number was lame..eeeewwwww! lol
side; have you ever watched the worst movie ever produced – Plan 9 From from Outer Space’ ??
I have watched it 9 or more times, now you know why I still watch GH 🙂
Mario’ – make’up – woah he looks like he has lipstick and eye liner
what are we channeling here? too much information
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oh my god… no they didn’t
Lulu has gone Momma Smurph. roaring LOL. no matter how I try to get in to her. something always crashes. argh! that Christmas wrap . hose her down.
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the most cringeworthy – I want this over in the worst way.
any thing Jason and Sam do; with Jake and Franco. BLECH !
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two loud ROAR – for
Lucas and Kevin . if FAN POSTS are more about these two and not even the NB itself. fans dream the BEST. ahem… dreamboat action
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speaking of which. I stand by my post. “I make time for Nathan” unless.. I missed him… he seems more relaxed. another prod to production… bring back Ellie Trout. for … story for Ryan Paevey Nathan. that’s when he really sparked
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the cutest yet
LOL… it’s only the best watching Emma and Charlotte together… imagine them as teens and women… be it allies or adversaries
Jocelyn. she’s on so rare .. she looks great
the REAL FH’ Anna. just top of the line dazzle. Paul would have complete her. ?
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I don’t know what F/J/S are thinking… mixing in the most bland boring and blatant story of all time. this needs to be so OVER them. Carly and Sonny . this is the nurses ball… the three dullard are so in to themselves that they truly think the audience is just as caught up ? argh! it’s just not that catching
on the 5/19 ep: it was thee treat and feast
Maura West
of ole
bringing down the unheralded queen… Carly
tour de force
it just made Carly one note that much more realized.. how she stomps about town doing the same act. just no longer exciting, is she?
i’m not looking forward to what I saw… the preview.. that Ava has Sonny and Carly in a showdown? and it may be to the detriment of Ava character. which will only raise that much more the distaste ire rankle and blech ! done in by F/J/S
another thing while i’m at it… this Lucy holding Ava ransom… COME ON Scotty. MOVE on and help your BFF. all this dumbed down , at the expense of Ava?
have to put out their.
it’s the most fun when – ANY – character meets Carly eye to eye
drum roll… womanhood… spot on
Martine and Ava stood up. isn’t it that much more
dag! after Carly walked in on Sonny and Martine. Sonny looked sucker punched and immediately started drawing blanks…. that’s all the proof you need.. how oft he kowtows to Carly. just doesn’t mix, any more.. if ever
Lulu was fashion road kill! LOL!
I think Mario Lopez is a nice touch of realism to the “red carpet.” The gowns are gorgeous!!! My favorite is the black and white that Liz is wearing, next Nina’s. Some of these gowns are so stunning they’re nicer than what “celebs” wear at real events.
However…Lulu? Oh my gawd!!!! If you added wheels to her feet she looked like the carriage from Cinderella! Surely there must have been some beautiful, flowing gown that could mask her pregnancy that didn’t make her look like she should be bounced into a basket. Cute, though, that Charlotte’s dress color matched hers…
As far as the “Ball”, they’re incorporating too much story and not enough singing/dancing. I loved seeing Valerie. She’s gorgeous…she can sing, dance, “strike a pose”…don’t know why they don’t have more of a role for her. And…WHO’S HER FATHER???!!!
And the obvious absence of Monica, Finn, Hayden, Alexis, Molly…Why have Felicia? She hasn’t uttered a word? Do they pay her less to just sit there? Why isn’t Robin there…she flew in but then doesn’t attend?
Was impressed as always at the talent the cast has…all can sing/dance. Emma was adorable as usual.
I’m still looking forward to next weeks talent and the unveiling of the chimera. I think it’ll pay off. Ummm…I hope.
I really loved your take in most of your commentary, especially what you said about poor Lulu’s pumpkin carriage lookin emsemble- I couldn’t have described it better especially when you said “if you added wheels to her feet” ha ha ha. I’m sure hope it wasn’t Ems choice of dress.
Since I’ve been watching this soap from it’s start, I haven’t been impressed with the Nurse’s Ball for quite some time. But I did love Valentin’s, Ned and Olivia’s performance. The rest has been underwhelming as has been the talent. I can’t stand the new Amy (actress). The writers should never try to replace the character that Shel Keppler created
Thank you, ABC SOAPS VET FROM THE GET (whew! that’s a mouthful! 🙂 )
I agree with you somewhat on Amy. The problem is they introduce characters and then drop them so if their intro is poor or undeveloped…or in this case an attempt to recreate the “vibe” of the original Amy it understandably falls flat.
Someone else suggested they should have made Amy the daughter of Amy Vining. A niece, perhaps? Then it might have endeared us to her. Objectively, she’s cute, bubbly and as I’ve mentioned somewhere else on this thread, I do think she’s talented. Very well suited to the stage…musical theatre.
We have two choices as viewers…take the little tidbits of these sometime characters as cute little snippets with no real importance to the stories…or hope they get developed to enrich the canvas.
Rebecca, I cannot find your post in which you offer a contrary opinion to my own as far as The Nurse’s Ball cover of the Leonard Cohen song is concerned. Where did it go? Well, I appear to be lost yet again as I have a lousy sense of direction. Yes, I am that person who gets lost leaving the doctor’s office while looking for the exit which leads to the waiting room (there’s an existential metaphor in there somewhere).
In any case, your rebuttal was so well written it made me change my mind about GH’s use of “Hallelujah”. Yes, I was wrrrr……I was wrrrrrrrrrrrrr….okay, I was wrong! This is the mark of a good persuasive essay; you state your thesis point, you back it up with quotes and evidence and then you echo your thesis with your conclusion. Well played.
“Hallelujah” is an incredibly well written song and it speaks volumes that it’s been covered by so many different artists who all inject their own perspective and emotional tone into their rendition. Some artists hit it while others fail miserably. Looking at you, Justin Timberlake and Celene Dion).
I must admit that I am a tad overly protective of Leonard Cohen.
Also, and I think you know this, I utilize hyperbole for comedic effect. While I detest Nina as much as I detest liver and onions, I do acknowledge that I over state it when I call her a “heinous creature”. Some folks have a palate which appreciates liver and onions and Nina while others do not. It’s simply a matter of taste.
That said, it’s refreshing to debate with you because you manage to be civil and respectful while disagreeing with the other person.
Civil discourse is something sadly lacking in our country right now and believe me, I know I am part of the problem. I am trying to remedy this.
One of the reasons I avoided this forum is I find it hard to stifle the compulsion to blurt out my opinion about the current state of affairs. To say I am alarmed and worried would be the understatement of the year.
Folks come in here for the same reason they watch soaps–for escapism.
So, I need to respect that and if I can’t, I need to stay the heck out of this forum.
Hope all is well with you and like the high schoolers write in their yearbooks, “HAGS!” (Have a nice summer).
What is WRONG with my brain lately? Time to double up on the Ginko Biloba
That’s have a GREAT summer, not have a nice summer.
See what happens when I try and sound all young and cool? I always end up tripping on my shoelaces.
In any case, have a GREAT summer, everybody.
My favorite part was that thing they had Lulu wear to hide the actress’ pregnancy. It was right out of SOAPDISH…
Yes, Alan….if the wardrobe people were aiming for the comical touch, then they succeeded magnificently. But honestly, the only two real fashion knockouts were Finola and Becky’s characters…looking as sleek and sensational as ever! By the way, would it have been too much to ask that some of the men bother to shave before this “big event?” (Rhetorical question….) Apparently, the answer is yes, but their casual hirsute looks really didn’t mix well with this formal black tie occasion!
I would add Michelle Stafford to the best dressed list. Everything from her hair to her dress was perfect.
As much as I admire and love Finola, Shay, I thought her gown was ill-fitting. Did you not notice how it did not sit well on her rear? Bad couture. It was too big for her. Beautiful gown—definitely her style; but, not ‘adhering’ to her body.
What can I say about Rebecca/Elizabeth? In my opinion, she is the most naturally beautiful woman on the soaps.
Her gown was exquisite in its simplicity….a perfect fit. She looked ethereal….and, wore that creation well.
@CeeCee…My impression of Anna’s gown was only from a quick glimpse…I didn’t take a long gander at the fit, just the style itself….same goes for Liz! Theirs were the only two fashion selections I found to be remotely attractive, but of course, that probably had to do with the actresses as much as the dresses themselves! Honestly, I fast-forwarded through as much of this event as possible, because I was bored silly, extremely disappointed with the acts and thought most of the apparel resembled cheap promwear.
You’re right, Shay….it was hard to get a good glimse. The dress was gorgeous…the top part fit to perfection. It was the part around her derriere that was a little baggy–should have been more form-fitting.
But, who cares, right. She’s beautiful, nonetheless.
I know you are not fond of Nina, but Michelle’s dress was like a second skin ( only purple, lol)….she shone in it..
Her body was made for that style…loved it.
But, Liz certainly stole the ‘fashion show’.
Let’s not forget the men…Curtis!! Oh, my, Curtis!!!! Straight out of an Italian ‘Uomo’ magazine.
And, Nathan and Griffin: what can I say?
Yes, CeeCeeGirl, Liz “stole the fashion show!” She was utterly flawless, although I think I still preferred her Audrey Hepburn-esque pink princess gown of last year…or was it the year before??? For me, the past few NB events have been such a mish-mosh of nothingness, I am having trouble recalling. But the lovely Becky Herbst can quite literally carry off anything, probably even a burlap sack! LOL…At any rate, Finola also shares that quality, by and large…it is a shame that her dress was not altered to hug her enviably-slim silhouette, but perhaps it was on loan and could not be touched. All in all, I think the most elegant female “in attendance” was the Ice Queen herself…as impeccable as ever was our beloved Helena–and her portrayer, Miss Constance Towers—More please, more!!!
I have to say, Shay, that I really liked Olivia’s dress–and it fit her well, also.
And how about that attire when she performed with “Ned”? Didn’t she do justice (more than) to those white pants?? 🙂
@Nancy…Yes! Lisa LoCicero looked wonderful, then again, she usually does in any outfit “Olivia” wears! She’s always had a great figure…both before and after her recent pregnancy, and those white skinnies she donned were utter perfection…I think they were actually the star of the NB!
I thought the opening number was magnificent! It was fun, fresh and the remixed version of the song was fabulous. I’ve watched it at least 10 times. Hooray!
Sidebar: the 2 dudes dancing on the station behind Epiphany in the picture featured above are some serious eye candy, particularly the one on the right. He makes my knees quiver. If this dude can act, Mr Valentini please put him on contract and pair him with Lucas (where is he, by the way?). Talk about some sizzle! 🙂 (I’m over Brad.)
I hope you are posting about the bearded guy… in the opening number. that caught mine
I concur about the background dancers. Hot!
Sad thing is they’ve had more screen time than Ryan Carnes has for the past few months.
I liked the fact they mixed things up with the opening nurses performance.
I’ve been totally underwhelmed by the Nurses Ball in past years since taken over by new regimes. Aside from the fact that they are over-produced, there is very little talent to speak of, and no real, raw energy.
I will say that the exception and greatly appreciated difference this year, was Valentin;s piano playing and beautiful rendition of a difficult to vocalize Billy Joel song, the blending of Ned and Olivia great singing and dancing act and being pleasantly surprised by Joss’s lovely voice and performance.
The rest was ho-hum. I will always love anything Emma does.
I forgot to mention that I love most of the gowns and costumes worn for this year’s ball, and Elizabeth’s was especially stunning. They could have done better for Lulu.
They need to show Monica. Let her have a life, including a sex life .
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 16, respectively.
The full reveal on Tuesday follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories and congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
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FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
General Hospital’s 16,000th episode was packed with little reminders through points in today’s script that the ABC daytime drama series has set another milestone and it paved the way for the return of fan favorite and newly nominated Daytime Emmy Lead Actor nominee Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). The 16,000th episode also introduced viewers to the new surgeon in Port Charles Dr. Tristan Roberts played by Dean Geyer.
Here are the key takeaways and what went down on the July 13 episode: Tristan and Jason are seated next to each other on a plane heading to Port Charles. Throughout the flight, a beaten up Jason has flashbacks to being thrown into, and being held captive in a cell and tortured. It appears Jason is suffering from some form of PTSD from what he was put through after being dragged out of Port Charles by the WSB months ago.
As the plane prepares to land, Tristan tells Jason there would be a car waiting for him once they land and to enjoy the rest of his life. Later, Tristan arrives at the nurses and doctors hub at GH and approaches Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). He tells her his name and that he is the new surgeon on staff.
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A REUNION PLUS A HEAD NURSE DEFENDS SONNY
Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Jason is outside the Quartermaine boathouse looking bewildered when he runs into Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), who is so thrilled to see his father, and the two hugs each other as tears are shed.
Elsewhere, Elizabeth tells Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he thinks its a great idea for him to get the 16th seat on the hospital board, but when it comes times to convince Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) of that, things go awry when Tracy, Laura and Sonny try to work things out. After Tracy launches into Sonny about killing Alan and Monica’s son AJ, Sonny walks away dejected.
Next, Sonny runs into Elizabeth, where he informs her what happened with Tracy. So what’s a head nurse to do? Elizabeth marches into the conference room and reminds Tracy of all the different donations and ways Sonny has contributed to the hospital from the Stone Cates AIDS wing, to the Michael Corinthos Center for Pediatric Head Injuries as well as his constant support each year for the GH Nurses’ Ball.
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WSB WAR SCARS
Then, in one of the best parts for longtime fans of the series, Elizabeth talks about her legendary grandparents, Audrey and Steve Hardy and she tells Tracy they would have wanted Sonny to have a seat on the board for all the good that he has done for the hospital. After Elizabeth states Sonny’s case, things took a turn and Tracy and Sonny wound up shaking hands as Sonny is board member #16.
In the how great was it to see Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) together scenes department, the pick-up of last Friday’s cliffhanger is played out as the two former lovers fill each other in on what has gone down in their lives in the last several months including Valentin admitting he had been living in Carly’s attic, and Anna realizing she was kidnapped by Cullum, Sidwell and Cassius Faison. During their conversation, Anna sees the hallucination of Peter August (Wes Ramsey) right while Valentin is standing there.
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Later Anna was on her way to saying goodbye to Valentin, when the two share an emotional hug. After Valentin made his exit, Peter reappeared and warned Anna to not let Valentin distract her because she has important work to do. Anna answers, “I know.”
So, what did you think of General Hospital’s 16,000 episode? What do you think is wrong with Jason? What is the important “work” that Anna has to do? Were you glad to see Sonny get a seat on the hospital board, or not so much. Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out the scenes on Jason and Tristan’s long flight to Port Charles.
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