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GH’s Maurice Benard Interview – ‘Nothing General About It’

April 19, 2020

General Hospital’s two-time Daytime Emmy-winning star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) chatted with Michael Fairman for a very special interview about his new memoir, “Nothing General About It”. for the Michael Fairman Channel on You Tube..

Maurice’s book and the audio version were released nationwide by HarperCollins on April 7th. It has now become a New York Times BestSeller in the Non-Fiction category coming in at #13 in its premiere week on the list.

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During the conversation, Maurice talks openly about his lifelong struggle with mental illness and bipolar disorder, behind the scenes moments from his time in Port Charles on General Hospital, his thoughts on past and present castmates, and his real-life family, and most importantly, his enduring relationship with his wife, Paula.

Throughout the 40-minute interview, Fairman covers a lot of ground through Benard’s professional career and personal life story.

When all is said and done, Maurice says he will continue to be an advocate for mental health awareness.

Check out this touching, heartfelt, funny and candid chat that was conducted virtually during the COVID-19 “stay at home” pandemic safety measures below.

Then, let us know what part of the conversation with Maurice were you most surprised to learn via the comment section.

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Excellent interview, Michael! I don’t think I’ve ever heard Maurice do this long of an interview before. I look forward to reading his book. It’s always interesting to me how the actors that portray the biggest, most bombastic characters on screen, are often quiet, soft spoken, almost shy in real life. Al Pacino and Robert De Niro come to mind. Maurice is like that as well. But Michael really got him to open up about a lot of things. He’s a fantastic actor, one of my favorites on GH for so many years. But as someone that has a history… Read more »

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GH Alums Chloe Lanier and Johnny Wactor Guest Star on ‘Station 19’

March 15, 2023

You can catch two of your favorites, who you first came to know from their work on General Hospital, on tomorrow night’s March 16th episode of the ABC primetime drama, Station 19 (8 p.m. ET).

Look for Daytime Emmy-winner Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle) and Johnny Wactor (ex-Brando) to appear within the hour-long show.

In the episode titled, “Even Better than the Real Thing”, Lanier will play the role of Ciara.

According to ABC in story: a simulation fire training goes dangerously wrong; Maya tries to make amends, and Bailey encourages Carina to listen; Jack’s sister shows up at the station with a friend, an injury and an attitude.

Chloe took to her Instagram to share, “I get into a bit of trouble on Station 19 this Thursday. Directed by the incomparable and lovely Paris Barclay! (I’m a big fan) Had such a great time working on this one and I can’t wait for you all to see it.”

Meanwhile, Wactor looks to be playing a fireman in the episode, and took to his IG and shared: “Catch me on Station 19 this Thursday, 3/16 at 8 PM. I’m excited. Too bad I can’t do a live watch party on here. I’ll have to do some research because a watch party would be fun!”

Will you be checking out Chloe and Johnny on Station 19? Comment below.

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Jane Elliot Returns to General Hospital This April

March 14, 2023

Although it was previously announced back in January (during ABC’s TCA Winter Press Tour) that Jane Elliot would be returning to General Hospital, the soap opera and Soap Opera Digest have confirmed that Jane’s first episode back will air next month on April 17th.

While Elliot won’t be a part of the Nurses’ Ball which airs the week of April 3rd, as part of the show’s 60th anniversary episodes, the Daytime Emmy-winning fan favorite will be back in action during the anniversary month and beyond.

As viewers know, Jane originally decided to retire back in 2017, and so Tracy was written off to join Luke Spencer in Europe. Since that time, Elliot has come back to the show for a few appearances.

The last time we saw Tracy was at the beginning of 2022, when she came home to Port Charles to give the shocking and tragic news that Luke had been killed in a cable car crash. Tracy eventually went back to Amsterdam, where they had been living, to settle his affairs following his death.

Will Tracy’s return help bring down Victor Cassadine (Charles Shaughnessy) who is believed to be behind Luke’s death? Could Tracy learn Luke is really alive after all? Stay tuned.

So, excited that Jane Elliot’s return to GH is just around the corner? Comment below.

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Yvette Nicole Brown to Guest Star on General Hospital During Sonya Eddy Tribute Episode

March 13, 2023

One of the late Sonya Eddy’s (ex-Epiphany Johnson) real life dear friends, actress Yvette Nicole Brown (Community, The Odd Couple), will be part of GH’d tribute episode to Eddy airing on March 29th.

The casting news was announced today via TV Insider. Details of just what role Brown will play is being kept under wraps.

Yvette previously appeared on daytime in 2016, on The Young and the Restless as a reporter named Lois.

When Eddy passed away last year on December 19th, Brown took to her Instagram to acknowledge her grief and their enduring friendship, expressing: “I first met @sonyaeddy back in 2003 when we both were testing for the sitcom #TheBigHouse. From that moment on she became a dear friend of mine. I collected her.”

What role do you think Yvette Nicole Brown will play in the upcoming tribute episode to Sonya? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.