General Hospital
GH's Jane Elliot & Y&R's Christian LeBlanc Deliver Power Performances On Yesterday's Episodes!
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Whoever tells you that soap opera actors aren’t some of the best in the business, you need to look no further than Monday’s performances by two veterans who once again showed us why they are always, always at the top of their game!
On General Hospital, it was Jane Elliot, who in moments with her favorite scene partner, Anthony Geary (Luke) showed us the emotional center of tough-as- nails Tracy Quartermaine, when she revealed to Luke in a confrontation on their on-again off-again relationship: “I want more than that. I want a soul mate! What you and Laura had … God knows how .. I never had that. Clearly, you find that surprising by my demeanor, but yes. I want… I dream… what every single woman dreams of … true love. And guess what? I am not going to give up on that dream, until my last dying breath. So don’t you dare come in here and feed me scraps. I am sick to death of making a meal out of crumbs!”
Elliot played each word and each beat to the fullest. Kudos to the writing team for this scene and giving Elliot another opportunity to display why she deserves a Daytime Emmy, even though she does not choose to participate in the proceedings.
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Over at The Young and the Restless, Christian LeBlanc, broke our hearts in key scenes with his on-screen partner, Tracey E. Bregman as Lauren tries to make the moves on Michael and show him affection, love, and desire after she has all but destroyed their marriage by sleeping with Carmine (Marco Dapper)! LeBlanc playing disgust, pain, sadness, humiliation all in those moments was amazing to watch. And how could you not feel for Michael Baldwin, who feel so betrayed by the woman he loves who chose to run in to the arms of much younger man? We can’t wait to see what happen next, just for the sure joy to watch LeBlanc have an opportunity to show his acting chops in full force!
So, what did you think of the Power Performances that started off this week’s soap viewing of Jane Elliot and Christian LeBlanc? Let us know your opinion!
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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Jane Elliot brings in it in every scene, every day. She’s awesome. It’s a shame that she made the decision not to submit her name for Emmy consideration. If she did, she would be a shoe-in winner.
Although, maybe not with some of the mind boggling and ridiculous snubs the Emmy voters made this year.
Jane is the best actress on Daytime when I saw that yesterday it was like wow! go Tracey, I am not sure why Jane does not participate. Does she think competion is silly? Does she not like accolades?? Whatever it is she is a winner to me.
I am not a regular Y/R watcher but did see that scene yesterday it was very good. I felt bad for the character, with his cheating wife he adores.
Ditto on yesterdays performances by Jane and LeBlanc. I was really touched by both, but especially “Tracy’s ” confession and vulnerability.
Jane Elliot is amazing in every scene, but I got chills when I watched this scene.
CLB was phenomenal yesterday!
Amen!!!! I was just discussing this with a couple of friends of mine in private groups, and we all reached exactly the same consensus! If they don’t submit those episodes as their Emmy reels for 2013, they’re crazy!
Jane Elliot was PERFECTION. Pure and simple.
I agree that Jane Ellliot–and the writer who wrote the lines–deserves an Emmy. Too bad the lines weren’t written for and delivered by Genie Francis (Laura). Speaking of deserving (and using the words of the writer), Genie Francis has been given crumbs since she returned to GH. What was the reason TPTB brought her back–if not to act with her partner Tony Geary? Poor Genie–they dress her badly and put her with–who?–Scotty.!? What a violation of character. Laura would never marry Scotty again–nor would Luke not fight for Laura who defines his humanity. And what about the loyal viewers of the Luke and Laura story (spanning 30+ years!)? What do we get? Crumbs! We are fed crumbs. Why are we still talking about GH if not for the Luke and Laura story? These two actors are the Tracy and Hepburn, the Bogie and Bacall, the Gable and Lombard of daytime tv. And TPTB bring Genie Francis back at long last–for what?–to violate her character in the worst way–and deny her scenes with Tony Geary. If even the hard-bitten Tracy Quartermaine character can recognize that Luke and Laura are soulmates why can’t TPTB? I have watched Genie’s and Tony’s interviews with the Archives of American Television–individual and together –where they talked about how much they care for the characters they created. They speak of Luke and Laura as two characters against the world, surviving against all odds, the Romeo and Juliet and how we wish the story had ended. Then we are fed these stories that violate all that is the romantic love story of daytime–maybe all of tv. Why? I know a drama needs conflict–but inherent in the story of Luke and Laura is enough conflict to last a lifetime. But the writers and TPTB continue to disregard all things Luke and Laura. When I saw the scene where L and L said they “didn’t fit” and the wedding of Laura and Scotty yesterday, I felt like someone had kicked me in the gut or slapped my face. Why would TPTB deny these two powerhouses scenes and dialogue and story? WOULD WE BE WATCHING GH TODAY IF NOT FOR THE LUKE AND LAURA STORY? I rest my case.
Laura looks and acts like shes at a funeral and Luke looks and acts like he’d rather be someplace else like a bar…the magic is gone!
There is no longer any chemistry between Geary and Francis. They are history. They are writing Laura as a luke-less Laura for the first time in over 30 years. There is much more admiration and chemisry between Kin and Genie. Laura is more grounded and not looking for adventure at this point in her life. Scotty was the one that was originally cheated on. His mishaps are probably more forgivable than Luke’s (Jake’s hit and run accident, which happens to be Laura’s grandchild) Laura has grown and matured. Scotty is being insecure because he is trying to believe that Laura genuinely loves him. I beleive she now does. Ron always writes stories with twists. I believe that Scotty was given a bad wrap with the whole Luke and Laura thing. I think he’s finally getting some retribution. I believe he will turn out to be a winner this time. Laura will find love with him but she will be written as an independent woman.
Totally agree with you Tom. As much as I love Luke and Laura, let’s be real people grow apart. GH has finally come to terms with the fact that they can’t replicate Luke and Laura. Except the past and move on. It certainly mirrors real life.
remember it was her stepgrandchild not blood related. Not sure if she ever said anything about this.
There were rumors awhile back (last year?) before Genie was back but when it was being discussed that the two actors needed to resolve the bad blood between them before she came back to the show. And, it was evident through all the 50th anniversary hooplah with GMA, Katie, 20/20. etc., that the onetime closeness between TG and GF was totally gone. I think she resented the extent to which TG got totally carried away with himself and decided that his ego was more important than the story, the production or the show itself. And Luke as a person and character has gone downhill for the last ten years.
Great post Nancy!!! I agree with most… it is hard to see Laura with Scotty. It’s hard to see her dressed so poorly. It’s hard to not see Luke and Laura together… I’ve learned to accept that with age and circumstance it is possible they aren’t the super couple we loved… but am still hoping something might happen to spark it again.
Jane really delivered on some great writing and she does deserve great story and writing. Ron’s team gets Tracy… agree… would love to see them get Laura!
I completely agree with you about Jane Elliot’s performance in scenes with Tony Geary on yesterday’s GH. She — and Geary — were nothing short of amazing! Those scenes alone should earn both of them Emmy nominations.
Both actors were at the top of their game yesterday!! BRAVO
I am thrilled to see this acknowledged. I said yesterday, to my viewing partner after Elliot’s scenes.,”Wow!” It was simply stunning and touching and real. That woman is something else.
Yes, she is!
Agreed Jane Elliot had me in years. Beautiful and powerful performance. Love her!
Jane Elliot knocked it out of the park with those scenes yesterday.
I was on the edge of my seat listening to Traci ‘giving it’ to Luke.
All I could say was “You go girl”.
Wow !! She deserves an Emmy.
Ms Elliot is a great actress, a seasoned and confident actress..
I was thrilled to watch her work once again..
Thanks RC for giving Jean the opportunity to grace us with her powerful acting talents..!
If I were Michael I would leave Lauren because of her awful hair extensions 1980’s hair style..
she is a beautiful lady and ruins her beauty with that gawd awful hair..
she needs a 21st century make over, badly.. it would take years away, for sure.
Jane Elliott was pure magic!
It was a refreshing change of pace from all that relish garbage they have been giving her to play. Give her a scene with some meat to it and she will remind you every time why she is one of daytime acting icons. And CLB– wow, wow, wow— I thought the whole affair story line was lame at the start, but I have to admit it has produced some really excellent drama and reminded us why CLB is one hellva of an actor. Lot of people complain daytime is boring and tedious, but sometimes if you stick with it you are rewarded with gems like those two scenes— it is scenes like those that make you fall in love with daytime all over again.
Jane always delivers power performances… well except maybe the Chew disaster! Give her great writing and story… and she makes it sing! She is truly one of the best actresses of the genre! Love her whenever she is on… but with Tony she is phenomenal!!! Would love to see her win for this and others! She knows how to bring every emotion out of antone who is lucky enough to watch her… how lovely for those who get to act with her!!! We know she will not go after th Emmy… someone there should for her!!! Ron’s team is getting Tracy… just wish they were getting Genie/Laura more. I agree with the post in a lot of respects but with her wardrobe… please! Get clothes that fit her better!
Christian was also superb on yesterday’s show!!! He deserves another Emmy… so phenomenal!!!
I watched Jane again and should have said earlier… Bravo!!! Bravo!!! Power doesn’t even begin to describe that performance!!! Words fail me… Bravo Jane!!! That episode has to be submitted for her next year!!!
Jane Elliot is by far the best actress on GH, and I am going to go out on a limb here and declare her the best actress not only on daytime, but on TV period!
The whole GH episode rocked from the writing, acting, production, costumes. That episode should win them major awards next year. It had it all….but Kate Simon Hall’s script (she’s the daughter of fab script writer, Courtney Simon and actor Peter Simon (Ed Bauer) rivaled Patrick Mulcahey’s best. Kudos to all. And while I don’t like the three OLTL actor returns, I say so what…GH is must see TV every day. That’s an amazing feat. Cartini rocks.
Bad blood or no (re Tony Geary and Genie Francis), the play’s the thing, and great actors can rise above any personal dispute–after all, it’s ACTING.
Bad blood or no (re Tony Geary and Genie Francis), the play’s the thing, and great actors can rise above any personal dispute–after all, it’s ACTING.
Can, yes. I agree with that. But we’re talking about Tony Geary here, who has said to the press that he wants Luke to be with Tracy, while Jane E has been out on the talk circuit saying FV promised her that Luke and Tracy would be together. Obviously those fabulous scenes Jane acted were the first step in that reconcilation. Hard to fathom when their relationship has NO romantic chemistry (more like siblings, regardless of their sexual pet names) but Jane can certainly bring the drama! She was excellent. As good as it gets.
Yes, Elizabeth, I also have heard Tony Geary and Jane Elliott blatantly make those pronouncements re FV promising that Luke and Jane would be together soon. And I so agree with you re no chemistry, like siblings (spoiled ones, at that). Guess the actors and TPTB (read FV) are just too close to the situation to know that we (the audience) can observe sibling squabbles without tuning in to GH. We like our drama to take a higher aim–and to be much more pleasurable and satisfying. I guess TG, JE, and FV have left Genie Francis out of the equation. Sad and an audience cheat, as I have said earlier. But, since the audience is often derided (by some actors, unfortunately–and by some PTB) guess we know where we the loyal audience/viewers/supporters stand.
Jane Elliot always blows me away by drawing me in, but this week she was right there in the room with me and jerking the tears out of my eyes. I knew there was a reason why I loved her as Carrie on The Guiding Light! And yes, Tracy does deserve a soulmate!
The last few weeks I’ve found Jane Elliot aka Tracy Quartermaine to be a bit shrill; she’s been bordering on Dorian Lord/Erica Kane territory with the overacting and chewing of the scenery.
Of course an actor can only be as good as their material.
HOWEVER, Jane Elliot’s performance on Monday’s episode, and the work of the writers who gave her those lines, redeemed all the bad Pickle Lila stuff I’ve been suffering through the last few months. If Ms. Elliot doesn’t want to play the Emmy submission/nomination game, then ABC and GH should bite the bullet and pay to campaign for her.
Regarding comments people have been making about Luke & Laura: I grew up watching them in the 80’s and was THRILLED when Genie Francis returned to the show in March. And I admit I teared up when the two had their “farewell kiss” a few weeks back. However, there really is no chemistry between Ms. Francis and Tony Geary anymore.
I don’t think that’s something you can fault the writers for. If its some personal animosity between the actors, I don’t know. But lets face it, people fall in and out, of love all the time! Just because its a soap doesn’t mean it needs not reflect how relationships grow, and wither, in real life.
I didn’t start watching the show until Luke & Laura were already on the run from Frank Smith’s men, but after watching the old episodes on SoapNET’S 50th anniversary retrospective, I can see how one might think Scotty Baldwin was the wronged party in the whole thing, and his jerky behavior over the last four decades (let’s not forget him helping Bill Eckert’s ex-wife get custody of Sly when he was supposed to be Bill’s attorney) may be the result of his life spiraling out of control BECAUSE his wife was raped/seduced by Luke Spencer.
I hope Mr. Fairman actually posts this because I’m tired of taking the time to write all this stuff only to have him not include it, for whatever reason.
Jane Elliott is always flawless in whatever scene she’s in, whether it’s comical, dramatic, or somewhere in between. But those scenes between her and Tony Geary were truely incredible. I was blown away by both of them, especially Jane. I also have to give a shout out to the GH writing team, because I thought that was some exceptional dialogue, I was very impressed.