General Hospital
GH's Emme Rylan Chats On The Cassadine Island Adventure, Helena's Envelope & Lante Baby Talk!
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On General Hospital, Lulu (Emme Rylan) wants to have another baby to add to her family with Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and their son, Rocco. It has not been an easy path for Lulu in the pregnancy department in the past, instead it has been heartbreaking. But will there be another Lante baby on the way … or, is there a mysterious Cassadine baby out there whose bio-momma is actually Lulu? That is the question on many GH fans minds.
During GHFCW, Emme Rylan chatted with On-Air On-Soaps Michael Fairman in one of our most hilarious and entertaining interviews with the talented actress to date! Starting with the recent Cassadine Island adventure which featured: the introduction of Valentin (James Patrick Stuart), Lulu toting a gun, and more clues as to the mysterious address on Helena’s empty envelope given to Lulu at her will reading. There were plenty of inside tidbits provided by Emme that had our curiosity piqued, and also has us in stitches!
Here’s what Emme shared about the sometime absurdity of soap, making it real, and working with some of the biggest talents in daytime including; her on-screen mom, Genie Francis (Laura). Plus, she reveals just what did she think of the ‘Nik switch’ when Nick Stabile temporarily stepped in for her on-screen brother, Tyler Christopher! Find out all this and more from the gospel according to Emme below!
There was nothing funnier to me than when you as Lulu had to keep repeating the directions to the escape route off of Cassadine Island! I kept thinking of you having to repeat those over, and over, and over! (Laughs)
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EMME: Yes! Yes! And then when I went downstairs and I said it again, when we shot that it was different than what I had repeated before. The producers go “You have to say, ‘I have to make a left.”’ I go, “Uh-uh guys! I have to make a right!” They were like, “Oh! You’re right!” It was so awful, but so fun I kept saying: “Through the room, down the stairs, pass the wine cellar…” Oh my God! I still know it. And then Dante made Lulu say it again one more time! (Laughs). I actually enjoyed those days of work during the entire Cassadine Island trip.
Didn’t you guys laugh?
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EMME: We were dying the whole time! (Laughs) Then when I came into the room with the gun (laughs) when we were blocking it, Dominic, as Dante goes, “Babe” and I go, “Shut up, Babe! I got this!” (Laughs) The cast was laughing at me the entire time! But it was actually a fun week of shooting for many reasons. You could pair us all up in different groups and we would all have an amazing time. And every single set up would be a different experience, because of everybody’s personalities. I have to say that group was really awesome! There was Maura West (Ava), Kelly Monaco (Sam) and Genie Francis, and our new Valentin!
What did you think of James Patrick Stuart’s introduction on to the canvas during that arc as Valentin Cassadine?
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EMME: He was kicking ass! We were all on the set going, “Guys, there is an ACTOR here today!” First of all, James had a lot of dialog, and it was more of a theatrical type role. It really got everybody in a 100% on mode. So yes, we were laughing during blocking, however when we went to tape, it was on! We were all like, “All right! Here we go! We’re on an island and we are going to live on this island!” (Laughs) Everyone really embraced it. At one point, Dominic is supposed to jump through the air, through the grass, to tackle Kelly Monaco as Sam! So he has to jump, and he goes running after Sam, and he is supposed to tackle this tiny little woman, right? But when he did it, he nailed it! We were taping and he flew! I am a big fan of absurd circumstances and so I was eating it up! And then there was this skeleton in this cave!
Speaking of the skeleton, Lulu was originally thinking that it could have belonged to her dad, Luke! But she also knew Helena loves a good mind-bender!
EMME: Lulu was aware that it could be half and half. It is always seemingly Helena pulling the strings, but one has heard from Luke in a really longtime. At the time, it definitively scared Lulu that it could be her dad.
So on top of all those “Lulucapades”, as all the characters who were hostages were trying to get off the island, they had you say “13 Amiklon Lane!” (Laughs). This is when you discovered Daphne and her address. Lulu was shaken because Helena had bequeathed her an empty envelope that had “13 Amiklon, Cassadine Island”, as the return address!
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EMME: Can you imagine? I go, “Can we just discuss this first? How am I supposed to pronounce this? I just want the audience to know that I hate the word “Amiklon” (Laughs). It sounds ridiculous coming out of my mouth: “13 Amiklon Lane, Cassadine Island!”
There has been a lot of “baby talk” of late for Lulu! Looks like Lulu is planning to move forward with In Vitro Fertilization for a Lante baby. However, there was a key message to Lulu during the video reading of Helena’s will, when the evil Cassadine said to her when willing her the empty envelope: “It is to you that I owe the greatest and most sincere debt. Lulu has done the most for me, more than she’ll ever know. You may not appreciate this right away, and I understand you may not want to explore this. You can always ignore what this means, but I believe that you would regret that, because there may come a time when your life is empty, and this will give you what you need.”
EMME: OK, here are my thoughts: Lulu wants to have another baby, but they hinted that out there could be another baby. Lulu does not know. It is not in her mind anywhere that there could be another baby out there. Helena may have done something, and it would have been Lulu’s eggs that they would have harvested.
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So, would Stavros (Robert Kelker-Kelly) be the likely baby daddy of this never-before-seen spawn?
EMME: If that were the case, I would assume it would be Stavros who they would have used as the father of the child. But, I don’t know! But Lulu is not thinking that at all! I am thinking that, and I think the audience is thinking that, because it seems it may be steering in that direction, but there has been nothing that has been hinted at to Lulu that there is something about a child that is out there. But how fun would it be to have a Cassadine child? I mean, we need one! We are killing off all the Cassadines! I need a Cassadine baby! (Laughs) But in Lulu’s mind she might know something is up, but she doesn’t know what it is.
How do you think Nick Stabile fared during his run temporarily replacing Tyler Christopher as your on-screen brother Nikolas?
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EMME: I thought Nick did a fantastic job, but I love Tyler. It’s so funny, being a recast myself I come in to work, and I have been around a million recasts in the past. Each time I have always been super welcoming, and always want to make people feel extra comfortable, because they are in a difficult position. But I walked on set, and had not met Nick yet. I have to say, I didn’t want to give him a chance. It has nothing to do with him, but I was upset about Tyler. I was missing Tyler. And Tyler and I from day one, from when Lulu had amnesia, it always felt safe to me. There is a special relationship between Lulu and Nikolas. All these other characters can come in to the story – but there is something different and special there, that I really, really love. So, I was super bummed to work with anyone else. I came in and, of course, I was nice to Nick Stabile, and then he did an amazing job. So then I went, “Fine! You’re doing an amazing job!” Nick was able to in such a short amount of time pick up on those important relationships. For example, when we hugged when Lulu found out Nik wasn’t dead; he was so present and there. He was great and he did an excellent job. We love and miss Tyler without question. But if I had to leave for a bit, I would want someone to come in here and kickass like he did. Nick Stabile really kept the character of Nikolas going in Tyler’s absence, which was great.
What about Genie Francis’ emotional performance ripping into Valentin following Nikolas being shot and falling to his death on Cassadine Island? She blew that material out of the water!
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EMME: She was awesome! I got chills just talking about this. It’s so funny, because actors can be so crazy. I kept telling Genie the whole week that she was kicking-ass! She would go, “No, no. I’m tired.” And I get that she said that, because as actors we never know how, or what we are doing is translating on the screen at any given point. We were walking down the stairs after the island scenes were over, and I tell Genie, “You were awesome!” She went, “Really?” I’m like, “Genie! You have no idea!” Genie was on in those scenes and really good. It was amazing, and like I was saying before, there was something that happened during those island scenes. Everyone was really on and really living that imaginary circumstance, and it was fun. I loved it.
So, what did you think of Emme’s comment during Lulu’s adventures on Cassadine Island? Do you think there is a Cassadine/Spencer baby out there? Will Lulu get pregnant through In Vitro? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
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Sam is carrying Lulu and Dante’s child and its not Sam’s and Jason’s…or Lulu does have a child out there with Stravos who will be adopted by Nina who is in everybodys story anyway!!!…but Nelle is Nina’s daughter so she gets a child anyway-you see Nina was in the kidney transplant story and she is unaware it brought her long thought dead daughter Nelle to PC…give me tissues its a weeper-of-a-reunion-NOT-LOL
Big build up with the arrival of the evil Valentin that quickly crumbled and the promising Cassidine Island adventure felt like half was cut…Nik ‘dieing’ twice-was redundant…how many falls does this guy take.without injury..is he made of rubber????…why is ever doctor at GH specialize in eveyrthing=GOD if only my PCP specialized in every area of medicine…why are patients rushed to the tenth floor and not the emergency room…why is the police station so freely open to the public…cops desks are usually behind a glass window and no one can so easily walk in a room holding a criminal suspect…usually when… Read more »
Yeah, it seems that way, Jimmy. But, I can’t believe this is it for Valentin? Sure, he’s being carted off to Greece….but, he’ll make his escape somehow!! We have not seen the last of him….
Maybe Valentin has Nik in those catacombs, ( the indestructible Prince)…..Enter Scorpio and Luke to save the day.
I hope Sonny doesn’t steal their thunder. It just wouldn’t be right for Sonny not to emerge the savior, now….would it!!!??? Ha!!
Sonnyville…our once great city of PC…what have they done to it-lol
Somehow I think Valentin and Julian will end up working together?
@Timmm.
Hmmm….that’s food for thought, Timmmy. Both Julian and Valentin will evade the long arm of the law and unite, to create pandemonium!! Sounds plausible.
Yeah….. It is a soap, but yes, the PCPD is a joke! Love how just anyone can go into the interrogation room and talk to a prisoner. Love how the Commish is always available with her smirky bad attitude ( Where is our Anna?!) . Love how a known criminal Sonny Corinthis gets inside information on cases. Soooo stupid.
Commish…more like Clownish
Yes, “where is our Anna”? SHE”S our Commish!
Yeah, yeah. I couldn’t pin a name on the ‘Commish’, Ces. LOL.
She’s always acts like she had a bad night’s sleep. Cranky? And, her superior attitude bugs the ‘bejesus’ out of me.
I repeat…sprinkle a little reality-cheese on my pasta!!
Ces…oh, I TOTALLY AGREE with what you’re saying here. STUPID PERIOD!!!!! But, it could be worse. I mean…that LOWLIFE Sonny could be a so-called C-O-P…BEYOND BLECH!!!!!
Have a good one, Ces.
Oh, Ces, how right you are! I often wonder how real police feel about the way they’re portrayed on soaps. Especially since cops on nighttime shows are always SO brilliant.
Good one, Jimmy. Clownish!!
Lmao …. These comments were all so funny!!!
Damn, Jordan never even has a glow with Andre @ sex! What is her problem? She’s slso a damn traitor!! First turning her back on the one in jail ( cant think of his name – Sean Blakemore???) then she practically calls Andre a potential Serial Killer today. She is selfish and bitchy; nothing like our Anna or Mac!! Chill woman. …..
Hilarious! And spot on accurate!
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I’d actually like to see Mac back as the “commish.” They should double up and have Anna AND Mac.
Cassadine Island under J&S was the lamest, dullest, boringest, lackluster of all times! for godsake! it was Cassadine Island !!! The worsted, feared, Cassidine of all time was there! And BLAH, nothing to even make mention of.. It was a total flop .. Shamefully empty of intruge, on the edge suspense and not even a shocker for Cassadine Island !! IF. RC, Guza, or even Pratt had taken us to Cassadine Island where the feared Valentine was lurking, we would have been on the edge of our seats!! J&S are destroying GH .. GH is now empty of all that… Read more »
Agreed
Yes. Agreed. Was hoping for a crazy suspenful episode. How much did Helena once fear him! And we got… Hero Jason. Ugh.
I agree. It was boring. The show has been lackluster for a while now. I only enjoy the show when the veterans on-air (Laura, Kevin, love Scottie and Lucy, etc.). I love the comedic banter from Tracy, Lucy, and Scottie.
me too dmr — show is good when the Vets are on. The rest is ffwd material, especially the likes of Sabrina, Kiki, Morgan and Co.
AND, no camp!
I like Emme a lot….and, I like Lulu most of the time. I absolutely did not like her forgiving Dante. There are many women who forgive their mate; even in reality. I wish I were that noble. But, for me? It would be the end of the road for my husband. No gray matter. It’s black or ehite. Period!!!! Once the trust is broken; it is gone forever. I think the hardest thing to do would be to regain it. The elephant in the room would be a constant reminder. Not a healthy way to co-exist. I do appreciate her… Read more »
Agreed Celia! They turned Lulu into the bad person apologizing to Dante. For what??? It reminds me of people like Hilary & Jackie O that are so praised upon for “standing by there men,” for me, I’d have more respect for these women if they left their cheating husbands! Off my soap box. Lol!! Glad they got a new bed & house…. That should fix everything! Lol!! Enough with baby stories.
Emme seems like a nice girl, I just don’t care for Lulu the way they write her.
Yup! Lulu has been turned into Dante’s lap-dog. I hope they show their new house soon. That’s more interesting to me. You know, the decor? The house itself? Is it a colonial, a victorian, a cape? What will be the color scheme? The accents…throw pillows etc. LOL. Seriously, Ces, I don’t like the idea of women taking a step back one bit. Progress? We’ve come a long way, baby? I am sure you have noted how de-feminized some of these characters are represented. I will name two, other than Lulu: Alexis and Valerie. There are so many more. As far… Read more »
When will we see this house? Who’s old set is it? And why did they make such a big deal that Sonny pulled the strings; to create conflict with Dante? I’d be like “cool, thanks!” Remember when Alexis was tough and not a sniveling mess? Me too. Yeah, GH has definitely been dumbing down their women lately. Oy….. Hillary, Jackie O — not to get too political, but choosing wealth & power over your dignity is never a good sign for women who use the First Lady/President as someone to look up to. Of course, the other choice sucks so… Read more »
YUP; and we are expected to believe that Lulu would be in the same vicinity with Dante and Valerie (like in the scenes at the Floating Rib, during Valerie’s graduation). Like that would ever happen? It’s just DUMB!
Yeah, dmr; right? I was waiting for a cat-fight to erupt…..that would have been more realistic. Sooo civilized!! Sure.
Good point and when they were at the same bar there was a chance for MAJOR dialogue but the writers were too lazy!
Life is full of second chances. We here all the time about people cleaning up their acts and putting down the bottle or cleaning up their drug issues. Great, no ONE person is perfect. BUT, [you knew there was a but] when your significant other cheats on you, its OVER! There are so many emotions that goes through someone when the one you love cheats on you. NOTHING a cheater says can EVER be thought of as the truth!
Yes, My Timmmy. Absolutely…..as I said, I could never trust my husband again if he cheated. I think this is something personal….everyone is different. Perhaps I am too naive; My husband has been the only one…..I have known him all my life. It’s one thing to forgive; it’s another to forget. The weight of such hurt on my small body would bury me. LOL. Obviously, the PTB wanted Lulu and Dante to stay together. Therefore, they ‘made up’ and fshe forgave him. But to have the ‘other’ woman as part of my own family and breathe the same air would… Read more »
I agree Timmm! that is one thing I could not get past no matter how much time has passed, how many apologies, counseling, ect … I never want to “wonder” if they do it again and I don’t want thoughts of where “IT” was!!
sorry, a new bed just won’t cut it Dante!
Well, we all know by now that not all of us see things the same way so I’m going to agree on certain points and then disagree. First. Great interview! It seemed very honest…and so funny that even Emme and you (Michael Fairman) realized how (unintentionally) hilarious those thesis-long directions were that Lulu had to keep repeating. It was hysterical and nonsensical at the same time. Nice inside peek into the fun they had while filming. I DO agree that the island could have been more exciting, especially for those of us who remember how much they used to be.… Read more »
Hi, Rebecca. Yes, you make perfect sense to many, I’m sure. However, I speak from a personal point of view, depending on the individual. So, Dante thought that Lulu was playing footsies with Dillon; he thought she lied….keeping things from him….whatever. Okay, granted. Lulu was not forthright…it was her husband; therefore, she should have confided in him. I get it… I have more friends than I could count (cause I’m so sweet, LOL), including my siblings….but, my husband is my best friend. We tell each other everything; ‘our stuff’. So, I can understand how disillusioned Dante felt. I don’t know,… Read more »
Sorry: Rebecca for ‘annoying’ you, LOL….To add to my above comment to you; ……and, please, I say this with all sincerity. It is an individual ‘thing’. Lulu taking Dante back goes against every fiber of my being….but, I suppose, it serves TPTB well. I wish Lulu were given a sturdier backbone. It shocks me to think that there is no wall, by the name of Valerie; or infidelity; standing between them and not discuss it. I think it’s a lot harder keeping it all in. The writers made it, as many posters have, so that it was Lulu’s fault. She… Read more »
This is out of context, everyone. So, I apologize. I could not resist…..Nelle is not a good girl…oh, no, no!!!! She has an agenda. She put the earrings in the sitter’s purse. Why? She wants her job. Why? Who knows.
Does Jax fit into this? She’s working for someone. Our Nelle is just too sweet.
Or….Nelle is in the baby selling, black-market business, herself. Avery? Watch out Ava, Sonny and Carly. Please not another baby drama!!!!
I agree; the nanny taking the earrings was too obvious…like we’re supposed to think that she did, as Carly had. (The other alternative could be she really did take them and it was the quickest way the writers could think of to put Nell in the Coeinthos fold…). If there is something up with Nell than it’s debatable whether she’s on for the long run or just to play a psycho chick arc…
I only read the recaps from yesterday; but I thought that Nelle had put the earrings in the bag, too. She’s not as sweet and wholesome as she seems..
I hear you CeeCee. And I agree with you about not being able to trust, the hurt, etc. I just don’t see this couple and their situation in the same way. And yes, there was an attraction it seems…not just physical but Dante is a compassionate guy. Valerie was distraught, they bonded over being brought up by single mothers and I think he felt empathy for her when her mom died and they formed a friendship. The fact that she’s beautiful I’m sure would be a challenge for any guy. But he did resist until I guess the friendship, attraction… Read more »
CeeCee…you’re not “annoying” me at all, I really enjoy, as you do, our conversations and discussions on here. I’ve said this before…it’s like a TV book club! I do agree with a large part of what you said. As I said too…and let me make this stronger…I HATE infidelity. I’ve never been a part of it in any way. If it happened to me by someone I loved I’d be devastated. I’ve also been hit on by married guys (as I’m sure a lot of us have) and no matter how cute, hot ,wealthy etc as would never go there…… Read more »
Lol CeeCee…now I’m the one to feels a need to say more. In reality, since (knock on wood) it hasn’t happened I don’t know what I would do if I was Lulu. I hope I be able to forgive and not let it destroy a great love. I would have been too frustrated and thought it sad that they broke over a series of poor choices that led to hurt…especially when both people involved still had so much love for each other and neither did anything to purposely or deviously hurt the other. This is a tv show and in… Read more »
Ughhhhhhhh!!!!!!lol…not beep cause, because. And Carly cheated on Jax and Franco with Sonny.
I understand what you’re saying, Rebecca. Truly I do. Dante was ‘lost’ and Valerie was ready and willing. You’re right. I did’t know Dante. I am not saying I don’t like him; I am just indifferent to this character. However, Dante is not stupid, right? He knew there was something was brewing between him and Valerie. He could have done so much to avoid the inevitable. To me, that says one thing. He let it happen because he liked it. So, I don’t know if it was out of desperation or he craved tasting new flesh. This happens all the… Read more »
question: did Lulu find out… about Valerie and Dante… before or after Valerie and Dante did it a second time ? that’s tantamount to carrying on an affair why do we lessen the blow if it’s a one night stand ? who wants to look for signs of equal amounts of forgiveness and how long the walk on egg shells … plus the give and take in the tryst arena LOL oy! it’s too much action to drama.. I do not care to REEL this so.. in a lot of ways i’m with Celia… is just not a part of… Read more »
When writers continue to throw a baby into every damn storyline (Nina, Sam, Lulu) just spells laziness and a total lack of imagination!! I like it better when Dante was boinking Valerie because at least then we didnt have Lulu gushing @ babies in EVERY scene! I’ m fine with “Lante” being off the screen if that is ALL they can come up with for a storyline!! And …… Apparently the only ones laughing @ Cassadine island and enjoying Valentin are the actors themselves. It isnt enjoyable. Valentin isnt needed and the writers can’t write an adventurous story if they… Read more »
LOL
I agree. Although I had high hopes for Valentin, this story has tanked quickly.
Yes it has. I think throwing Nina into this story isnt helping.
I could not agree with you more, Ces. This baby stealing, switching, whatever, …..it’s too much already.
Now we are faced with Nelle. I just have this creepy feeling she will ‘steal’ a baby….any baby. Lulu’s?
Yeah, I don’t think Nellie is all sweet. Maybe sinister? I can’t believe Carly would leave a child (not even hers!) with a stranger!
Ces…the story just started. We haven’t seen the end of Valentin and those of us who miss the Cassadines might enjoy wherever it is they’re taking his story. No, it wasn’t half as exciting (there were parts that were beyond ridiculous) as past Cassadine tales…but with all the major players gone…Helena (supposedly), Stavros, Stephan…Luke…(who always played a major role in the cat/mouse games)…it might be hard to replicate. I’m willing to give it a chance. I think Valentin, in his slow, steady, just-below-the-surface crazy could be an interesting character. As for those of us who remember the stories as they… Read more »
That’s exactly what I said to Jimh. Valentin is just floating somewhere for now. Until the next time….
Lucky is off the canvas. They might as well dump Lulu until they have a story for her and Lucky resurfaces. Lets just focus on Laura and Kevin right now.
Rebecca, I also was a fan of the Cassadines and GH back in those days, but this writing team doesn’t know how to write for them. That *adventure* on Cassadine Island was laughable and so far, Valentin is about as menacing as Dr. O; more clown-like than anything. I Loved the Cassadines of the old days, Mikkos, Victor, Stavros … Helena!
I am not holding my breath with this story and like Timm said, I think Lulu can just leave the show for awhile.
Yeah, I like that Timmy. If this is another stolen embyo fiasco for Lulu and Dante; I doubt any of us wants to go through that again.
If any baby twist should happen, it should be with Hayden. Methinks she’s pregnant already.
Regardless, one way or another, there will be some kind of baby drama…..unfortunately.
Speaking of Nina and babies: is there a chance Nina is pregnant with Valentin’s baby? Imagine Nelle stealing her baby. What irony!!
I know, I am going overboard here. But, I’m telling you, Ces…..Nelle is a baby thief.
And, the Mrs OBrien ( Nelle’s pretend supervisor) Carly spoke to is the ring-leader.
Sonny is showing reservations where Nelle is concerned. For once his so-called sharp intuition ( the criminal, suspicious kind) is working for the right reason.
lol!! I think you are far more creative than the writers Celia!
HaHa, @Ces. Thanks. Good to know.
Mrs. “O”brian could be Dr. O? I think “Fonzie” has his antennas up because he is suspicious of Jax and thinks that Nelle and Jax know each other.
@Timmm.
I know, Timmmy. I tried suggesting that. But, everyone’s consensus is that Jax is basically a good guy.
So, how will that work? I don’t trust Nelle, but I do trust Jax not to hurt his child, albeit I know he’s involved with the kidney finagling. Maybe Nelle sees an opening of a more devious kind and seizes the opportunity. She works for Mrs. O’Brien.
Speaking of Lulu and babies, how cruel was it to have her and Dante christen their new house with bad news from Dr. Lee! That sucked!
Yeah! Carly has established herself in the cushy chair of motherhood. Failed motherhood, that is. Her maternal instincts stink!! Poor little kid. Stuck between a rock and a hard place: Ava and Carly. I always believed Avery belonged with her mother, but, after what Ava did today? Messing with Morgan’s pills? That’s sooo criminal …….which makes me wonder if Ava is really concerned about Kiki’s well-being or is she still hung-up on Morgan , and is jealous? Well, now…let’s see. Sonny seems to be the only responsible parent? How and when did that happen? He has been so mellow, lately.… Read more »
lol!! another great post Celia! Yeah, when did Sonny become the Saint? He’s actually turning out to be the better choice between all three. I really wish Carly would stuff it!! I’m so tired of the way she acts now all sanctimonious and judgmental of everyone but herself. That annoying laugh she does makes my skin crawl too. First it was all about Avery, then Joss had her turn and now it’s all about Nelle. Over it. I hope Sonny finds some cookie on the side like Dante did and they do away with this couple for good. I think… Read more »
Ceecee…Jax IS a good guy..well with soap opera flaws like trying to keep a baby that wasn’t his…and being a shark in business. With it all, he really is good. That’s not to say he isn’t up to his neck in the kidney heist, lol…but he’d never hurt any of his children…any child. As I say that, he WAS very desperate to save his daughter’s life so he knew or did something…but he’s not involved in any black market ring on an ongoing basis unless he’s being bribed…don’t know…just do know that he’s basically good, caring and against violence which… Read more »
@Ces.
Thank you, Ces. You’re too nice. Now, I will get a swelled head. LOL.
I never had the chance at a look-see into Alexis’and Sonny’s ‘romance’ . Were they great together?
So, I wouldn’t mind seeing that. They do seem to be comfortable in each others’ company. But, Alexis should steer clear of such men….especially after the Julian debacle.
As far as the Julexis fans? I would give it a rest, albeit it’s a hard thing to do when a couple fulfills every expectation to a set group of fans. Later, my friend.
Ces, the Cassadines I remember are Stefan who I loved…and of course Alexis, Nicolas, Helena, Stavros. And you’re right, the island story wasn’t too exciting. It didn’t ome close to the old Cassadine chaos. But I just wonder if it ever could…we’re trying to recreate a time that doesn’ t exist anymore. Without Helena (and Luke), Stavros, Stefan…they’re all gone! As for Valentin, I didn’t find him clownish, more calculated. Maybe, hopefully, the story will involve Scorpio…maybe even Luke…throw in Faison and Valentin and it just might be good. I think Valentin is going to build momentum. We shall see…
Well, hopefully the writers know what to do with him.
No, they can never recreate the old Cassadines and bring back the fun storytelling of the 80s — those day are gone (sigh!!), but if the new regime is going to bring back a Cassadine, then they need to know how to write for him and how to tell an adventure. Adventure portion has bombed. See where this goes ….
“Lante” holds no interest for me; IMO the actors have zero chemistry on-screen. Emme really only has chemistry with Kirsten Storms; I like their friendship; but, even that is tainted by Lulu’s boring and incessant baby and embryo talk. It’s nauseating. I find Emme’s portrayal of Lulu to be more like an annoying little sister, not an adult wife and mother. Not sure if Dante has ever helped solved a crime..
I agree, dmr. These actors are fine on their own but together are Boredom Central. And why are people always wanting to add children when we (and they) don’t even see the ones they already have? Beats me. The only thing I enjoy about Dante is his great hair, long or short. As far as policing skills, anyone who would agree to arrest Jason (on that idiot Jordan’s say) after he had saved his life THREE times isn’t much of a person, let alone a cop.
I agree with you about Dante and Lulu. I would like see the show put Dante and Lulu with other people to perk the characters up a little bit.
Emme is right: Genie was and is awesome in All her scenes.
I like Emme and she seems fun. Maybe she is just with the wrong person? I FF through all of her and Dante’s crap. I’m sure the mystery baby will make things with them watchable but maybe she needs a new light in her life? She is Luke’s daughter. Let her have fun! Her and Johnny Z were fun together. I am often down on Lulu but please remember it is the character I am talking about, not the human being.
A lot of people I saw on twitter loved the Johnny and Lulu scenes before Johnny want to jail.
Lulu is a Spencer. Her mom and dad were adventurous! Julie Berman played Lulu that way. Emme plays her as a dizzy, boring blah! Dante is a blah! Johnny had life in him!
I really enjoyed the Cassadine Island adventure. Sure, it was a little dull, but overall I think the actors did a great job, even if the writing was a bit of a let down. And James Patrick Stuart is a welcome addition to the cast, Valentin is a fantastic new villain and just what the show needed. However, I can’t help but feel that if Ron was still head writer, the story would have been much more exciting. As for a “Lante” baby, I think the embryo Helena stole from the Creighton-Clark clinic was fertilized by Stavros and implanted into… Read more »
Good post. I agree with most of it. “Looking at ugly lamps with Lulu…” by the way, what’s up with Olivia? She’s barely on but apparently liked the cutest of the “ugly lamps.” Dante could have arrested her for grab and nab. (Is that a term or did I just make that up?) 🙂 I get why Curtis is putting in his two cents. He was a cop and is a private investigator so we can call him a “consultant.” I hope it’s not Andre. I doubt it but they always throw in those little soapy clues (sometimes it’s for… Read more »
“Looking at ugly lamps” was missing my “lol.” Funny! But I have to admit though I kinda liked that sweet moment. And the writing is on the wall along with Dr. Munro’s back…Nathan IS still in love with Claudette…or at least has residual pangs. That scene, when Nathan went ballistic cracked me up. Don’t know why…I think it was Griffin telling Nathan he forgave him and before he finished his sentence he was practically lifted into the air. And then…they dropped the story two days and counting. Ridiculous place for the writers to cut to other stories…they should have picked… Read more »
Jimmy, the in house Cassadine stuff was good. Once they went outdoors and the plane came into the picture, it SUCKED! I like your theory on the surrogate.
Jordan is the worst Commish ever!
Niiice post, Jimmy. Extremely well-written with some very titillating scenarios. I am especially intrigued by the Lante baby embryo suggestion.
And, yes….Helena’s presence is everywhere….feel her pulse.
Thanks Jimmy. Daphne being the surrogate for her embryo is an interesting possibility.
The show should move further into this direction. High Drama
If baby drama is all Lante aspire to, then perhaps GH doesn’t need them. I can’t imagine anyone being excited for a recycled story. It’s sad that this is what this once loved couple has been demoted to. As far as Emme’s comments of the other actors on the show, is she really going to say someone is horrible? No she’s not. Not sure she’s qualified to comment on anyone’s performance when she clearly needs to work on her portrayal of Lulu. Lulu was a tough, feisty character now she comes across vapid and immature. Please don’t blame the writing… Read more »
Dante and especially this portrayal of Lulu is very boring. Helena was right, she is insipid. I laughed out loud when she asked Laura (after Nik’s funeral), “are you trying to get rid of me?” I said out loud, “YES!”
HaHaHaHaHa, dmr!!!!!!
Actors ALL stick together. Everyone is GREAT, AMAZING or WONDERFUL!
Well, Timmmbo; except for Eric B and Michael M.
Emme as Lulu is awful. I miss Julie’s Lulu.
Hilarious
what did you think of James Patrick Stuart’s introduction on to the canvas during that arc as Valentin Cassadine?
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EMME: He was kicking ass! We were all on the set going, “Guys, there is an ACTOR here today!”
I hope Emme took notes!
I agree some of the dialogue is silly, but that is not J&S. Where I will fault J&S is them going overboard with “saintly” Sonny. I can stomach him being written as a better father, but saving everyone and solving nearly every problem is not true to who his character should be. A mobster needs flaws, constant ones! Now, the things I like…the diverse stories, using of vets more, seeing the hospital, core families having kids, we see more occupations and tying new characters to established characters. Stories I’d like to see is a competing business/corporation story, a fully thought… Read more »
What is it with this show’s obsession with babies??? Please…let this madness end! Is there nothing else the writers can come up with than more baby storylines? I’ve never seen anything quite like this. Jeez! While I’m at it, drop Valerie, Curtis, Darby, Kiki (!), Franco (yawn), Olivia (she wears me out), and Andre (is he the killer in this fast-fading storyline or a red herring…who cares?). It’s remarkable how much this show suffers without the great Finola Hughes. Perhaps she’ll bring Tristan Rogers (yes!) back with her when she returns from vacation? I’m troubled by the current direction of… Read more »
Agreed. Drop the fillers-Darby, Kiki, Morgan. I do like Dillion, however. Olivia, we see maybe once a week. I think I would take Kiki more seriously if she went by her real name, Lauren. Morgan is a moron.
I wish they would do with Roger Howarth what they did with Michael Easton – get rid of the current terrible character he’s playing, keep him off the canvas for about a year, and then bring him back in a much better role. I’m liking Finn much more than Silas so far, and if they brought Howarth back as maybe Jimmy Lee Holt or another character from GH’s past, I think he’d fare much better.
While we’re trimming the fat with useless characters, add Sabrina, Joe, Nina and Hayden to the list.
You did it again Jimmy, yes, send Roger on vacation and bring him back as a Q!
Hmmm. Today’s ‘skit’ and convoluted dialogue between Franco and Nina confused the heck out of me. Whaaaat??
I liked Franco and Nina’s talk CeeCee. First, I was always rooting for them as a couple; still like them but I’m curious to see where Liz and Franco go. And as we mentioned, Nina could get with Curtis and/or have a Valentin baby…possibilities…. But the conversation between Nina and Franco was very real to me. Ex lovers…still familiar to each other, Nina in particular still has feelings for Franco. Awkward exchange,,,kinda sad as they further their ending with her picking up her stuff yet he makes her a sandwich which he apparently did when they were together. I think… Read more »
Valerie can stay. I want Valerie to get a chance with Griffin.
Yeah, this is unacceptable. I think it’s time to jettison Lulu (and, as a result, Dante) when the inevitable cast trimming begins.
Lulu is a Spencer. With Luke and Lucky gone we need her. I think Emme’s adorable…as is Dominic. The writers need to feature them more with an interesting story. Both characters are grounded in a world of crazy. Soaps need normal, sane people/couples to balance the more who are over-the-top. I am hoping though that the Cassadine baby story involves them in a more dynamic way.
I always enjoy seeing Nina and Franco together, too….in whatever capacity. Their nonsensical ‘discourse’ confused me. I guess they were uncomfortable with each other? Another thing. This is her place, why are Franco and Kiki living there? Nina is very generous and kind. I think Nina and Franco will go full circle. I am just waiting for Curtis and Nina to hook up. There definitely is sexual tension….have at it, I say!!…..then, we shall see. I don’t know if Franco and Liz ever will….indulge, that is. I hope they do, so that they will realize they are not fully emotionally… Read more »
And, yes, Rebecca…I agree…..Nina has very strong feelings for Franco, still. And, from what I observed; body language etc., so does he.
This is instrumentally the reason why these thespians are superlatively in their glory, as they ‘show-off’ their craft. They are so believably excellent.
I agree, Laura and Kevin can have a whirlwind romance. Dont need Clulu and the writers probably dont even know who Luke is?
General Hospital
GH’s Brook Kerr and Tabyana Ali Talk On: Trina’s Trial, Spencer and Rory, And Their On-Screen Mother/Daughter Relationship
Currently, General Hospital fans are awaiting the verdict in Trina’s trial and just what lengths her mother will go to in order to secure her freedom! With the story playing out on-air, Michael Farman chatted in a new virtual interview with the two women central to the story; Brook Kerr (Portia) and Tabyana Ali (Trina).
As viewers know, Trina was set-up by Esme Prince (Avery Pohl), to make it appear that she taped her best friends, Cameron (William Lipton) and Josslyn (Eden McCoy) having sex, and then posted the video from her phone, so it went viral.
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During the conversation for You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel, Tabyana and Brook weigh-in on what’s gone down at the trial including; how Spencer Cassadine came forward with an alibi for Trina, plus how Portia may put her medical career at risk if she brings Esme’s partner in crime, Oz, out of his coma to get the evidence they need to point the finger on Esme.
In addition, Tabyana and Brook share their thoughts on the men in Trina’s life: Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Rory Cabrera (Michael Blake Kruse), and how the #Sprina has a life of its own on social media.
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Brook also shares dishes on Portia’s romantic relationship with Curtis (Donnell Turner), plus the recent noteworthy scenes between Portia and Stella (Vernee Watson), where GH shed light on a mother’s concern; that racial injustice could factor in to the jury’s decision in Trina’s case.
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Tabyana also discusses working alongside GH co-stars, Maura West (Ava) and Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), and what it was like taking over the role of Trina from popular fan favorite, Sydney Mikayla.
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Check out the full chat with Brook and Tabyana below.
Do you want Trina to end up with Spencer or Rory? Will the jury exonerate Trina? What was your favorite part of the conversation with Brook and Tabyana? Let us know in the comment section.
General Hospital
Kin Shriner Celebrates 45-Year Milestone as General Hospital’s Scott Baldwin
What would General Hospital be without Kin Shriner, who has always played Scott Baldwin to the hilt with unique style and acting chops? Today on August 2nd, Kin marks his 45th anniversary with the ABC daytime drama series, and the series just would never be the same without his four decades plus of performances, making him an enduring fan favorite.
Shriner debuted on GH back on this date in 1977. Scott’s love story with Laura (Genie Francis) would begin to set a new trajectory for GH. Later, when Laura married Luke (Tony Geary) in 1981, and Scott made a shocking appearance at the reception and caught the bouquet, the character turned to the dark side which started a new era of story for Scott/Laura/Luke and more.
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Scott is the stepson of attorney, Lee Baldwin (the late Peter Hansen) and Dr. Gail Adamson (the late Susan Brown); although through the years they tangled over differences, the family loved and cared for one another.
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In more recent years, Scott’s legal eagle courtroom antics are always a must-see for viewers, as well as any time Shriner gets to show Scott’s emotional side, such as the time he learned his son Franco (Roger Howarth) had died.
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Kin’s scenes with his current on-screen love interest, Kathleen Gati (Liesl) are always a delight for GH fans, as well.
In addition to his General Hospital run, Shriner appeared as Scott in the GH spinoff; Port Charles from 1997-2000 and again in 2001.
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Share your congratulations to Kin on his 45th anniversary in the comment section, and then let us know what has been your favorite Scott Baldwin scene through the years.
But first, in case you missed it, check out our interview last year with Kin on the Michael Fairman Channel below.
General Hospital
General Hospital’s Maura West Delivers The ‘Power Performance of the Week’
On last Thursday and Friday’s episode of General Hospital, the ABC soap opera finally moved the story forward with the reveal to Ava (Maura West) that Nikolas (Marcus Coloma) and Esme (Avery Pohl) slept together, and within it, fans got to witness the beginning of the fallout and the reaction as played by three-time Daytime Emmy-winner and enduring fan favorite, Maura West.
As one might expect, the material in the hands of the mighty West, and the acting choices she makes are always intriguing and masterful.
In story, things start to unravel for Ava, when outside Trina’s (Tabyana Ali) courtroom trial, Esme and Ava have a confrontation. It is there that Esme snarks at Ava, that she has the ability to destroy her world. When Ava dares her to try, Nikolas shows up on the scene begging Esme to stop. However, a manipulative Esme says, “Too late, I’m ending this right here, right now.” After lighting the fire, Esme walks off telling Nikolas to have a nice chit chat with his wife.
Next, Ava and Nikolas go to a private office, and Nikolas tells her that he made a huge mistake. A now suspicious Ava, asks, “What kind of mistake?” Nikolas then goes on to explain how he slept with Esme, just once, when he thought his relationship with Ava had tanked and had suffered irreparable damage.
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What comes after was where West shined, as a sarcastic Ava quipped, “Poor you, seduced by a high school graduate.” Ava, then launches into that she thought she married a man, but instead she married a spineless weakling, and now she is going to burn him to the ground.
Later at Wyndemere, as Esme is frantically packing her suitcase and taking with her the all-important envelope linking her to Ryan (Jon Lindstrom), Ava appears and a confrontation begins with Ava calling out Esme as a, “conniving little whore”. Esme flaps back that Ava slept with both Morgan and Sonny (Maurice Benard)! Having put two and two together, Ava says she know that Esme is responsible for the revenge sex tape of Cameron (Willian Lipton) and Joss (Eden McCoyand setting fire to her car.
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Ava has wised up from all of Esme’s nasty statements and has come to realize that everything Esme has done including sleeping with Nikolas, feels like a targeted, planned attack on her, and she knows there is more to this story than Esme has ever let on. When Ava spots the envelope in Esme’s suitcase, she goes to get it, but Esme grabs it from her. Then, with a steely warning, Ava tells Esme that she will be going to the courthouse now to exonerate Trina, and if she doesn’t, Ava will make sure Esme disappears and no one will ever be able to find her alive.
Now, while some viewers may be waiting for a knock-down drag-out catfight, we don’t know what will happen on Monday or Tuesday’s episode, but sometimes it’s more delicious just letting the words and its intentions drive the action, and West delivered the goods in spades in scenes with Marcus Coloma and Avery Pohl.
For all the reasons stated above, Michael Fairman TV names Maura West’s work as The Power Performance of the Week.
What did you think of Maura’s performance in the scenes where Ava finds out Nikolas slept with Esme and Ava’s confrontation later with Esme? What do you hope happens next? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section. But firstm check out some moments from West’s performance below.
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