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GH’s Lynn Herring on Working with AMC Favorite Walt Willey: “There is Such a Twinkle in His Eye. He Was Just So Sparkly!”
This week, All My Children fans will get a glimpse of one of their longtime favorites when Walt Willy reprises his role as Jackson Montgomery, but this time on General Hospital.
Willey will join GH in a short arc, that according to a tweet from the actor himself will begin to air this Wednesday, July 10th, with two more episodes next week on July 17th and 18th.
In story, we know that Felicia (Kristina Wagner) has tracked down some information on Martin (Michael E. Knight) for Lucy (Lynn Herring). Felicia revealed that Martin has been receiving $50,000 deposits every month this quarter from a bank in Pine Valley. Lucy knows Marty doesn’t have a law license in Pennsylvania, so she is worried something fishy is going on. Felicia says she needs to go to Pine Valley and investigate and it looks like Lucy is going along with her. So, will Lucy and Felicia cross paths with Jack in Pine Valley … or Port Charles? Will Michael Knight shares scenes with his old Pine Valley castmate? Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, in the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Herring said of getting the opportunity to work with Walt, “He’s so good! There is such a twinkle in his eye. He was just so sparkly! We had a lot of fun working together.” Willey shared: “Everyone I met was so welcoming and kind. It was a great experience.”
Walt last appeared on an ABC soap opera back in 2011 when All My Children was cancelled by the network causing a ripple effect on daytime soaps that is still felt today.
Looking forward to seeing Lynn, Kristina and Jack share scenes together on General Hospital? Comment below.
Hoping this could lead to further appearances. Having an attorney, like Jackson Montgomery, on the canvas would be so excellent. Excited to see him!
Lucy and Jackson could be hot
So happy to see Walt again!! Now, all we need is Susan Lucci—Reaching for the stars much? Pardon the pun.
Yes…
O that would be so good!!! Erica Kane could be going after Lucy company!!!
This is out of left field but wouldn’t it be great if somehow, Tad martin was tied up somehow in this…allowing Michael E. Knight to play a dual role?. I’m just so glad that GH finally made use of a character from AMC in the role he was in when AMC was still with us. I’m still waiting for Roger Howarth to morph back into Todd Manning and for the same thing for Michael Easton to become John McBain again.
Hey James
It would be fun to see MEK do both Tad & Martin.
The network put the kibosh on Todd returning when they killed off Franco resulting in the mess that is Austin.
Two of my favorite characters together. Thank you for whatever amount of time we get to see Walt Wiley again. He is very much missed!
I’m
Glad he and Michael Knight will be on together at some point
I can’t wait to see Diane’s face when she gets a look at Jack! Smokin’ hot
Diane and Jack would be a perfect couple!
To those who complain from time to time about vets not being featured, Lucy has been front and center for close to a year now. I look forward to seeing Lucy & Jack interact. Now, Lucy & Erica would be mind blowing!
I really miss Pine Valley and its residents
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if Vincent Irizarri came to General Hospital from Pine Valley and brought along some of his doctor friends, after all General Hospital started as a hospital based show. We have run out of doctors and nurses on GH! And please please please update the hospital and equipment being used, it’s not the mid 80’s anymore!! I’d be happy to be an advisor (I’m serious, because I’ve been a part of EMS/Nursing for over 40 years). Lastly knock off the archaic heart monitor beep beep beep sound, nobody does that anymore, especially on patients who aren’t critical. it’s all monitored at the nursing station which look nothing like what GH has. Okay one more…..patient charts are all computerized with mobile terminals, those patient binder charts also disappeared in the early 90’s. It’s 2023 so you are pretty much 25 years behind the times!
The last major redo of the hospital “hub” was in 2010 (after the bio-toxin explosion). The new set was optimized for high-def cameras. It’s had minor touch ups over the past 13 years.
It takes them a while to catch up, as I remember them overusing the public address system to page doctors well after that went out of vogue.
As for running out of doctors, we’ve got Finn, Portia, TJ, Austin and an occasionally seen Kevin. I’d suggest expanding Dr. Navarro’s role, bring Liesl back on staff and turn up the rock wherever they have Lucas before bringing on those from another show.
ABCTV needs to work on a revival of AMC OLTL RH and Loving.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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