General Hospital
GH’s Roger Howarth Chats On Shifting From Franco To Drew & The Stunning Story Twist

214
I’m excited for this because of Roger BUT I miss Franco. I loved Friz and I hope they can find their way back to each other. We shall see, I’m completely locked into this storyline.
I agree with the last comment but I would really like to ultimately see Franco and Elizabeth back together again just like Jason and Sam it took a while but they got back together again the story is intriguing at present and I would like to see what Drew’s Life was like in 2012 we heard about the Flash drive for so long and what was on it. Will be fascinating to see what was on the Flash drive
i lost interest in the flashdrive,drew didnt want to use it, since he is gone.it does
nt matter non
Not crazy about the story line but will watch what these very good actors will do with it.
Great interview. I don’t mind the twist as long as it’s temporary and not permanent. Because outside of finding out more about Shiloh/Drew’s relationship, I am not really interested in Franco as Drew. I’d rather he be killed off.
Completely agree
WHAT?????? Drew/Franco bill killed off?
The REAL Franco was rightfully killed by Jason, and that’s where it should have ended. There never should have been a Frodd, let alone a Drodd. This whole steaming pile of dragonshit is just leftovers of Frank & his pal ReRon trying to force a hybrid of GH & their precious OLTL, knowing full well that the soap they killed was already due for an online reboot, and would probably want their characters back. And yeah, that includes the whole existence of Drew Cain, because it was the destruction of core GH characters to benefit the OLTL interlopers which created… Read more »
boy, did you ever nail it.congrats to you. love your comment
I agree
me to.drew didn`t want to know what was on it he liked who he was now.it sucks now with this franco/drew junk. hate it
Actually pretty sure Drew would have gone through with having his old memories transferred if there had not been the question of losing his new memories since 2012. He didn’t want to forget his life with Sam, Scout, Danny, Monica, Oscar, etc.
But Drew was wrong to jump to that conclusion, considering Anna Devane is walking around with all of her own memories intact, despite having some of her sister Alex’s memories (such as giving birth to Whiny Heiny) implanted in her head. Considering then next time we see Drew, he will probably have another face, he will probably also have amnesia from the plane crash (as well as serious injuries requiring facial reconstruction) so when his memories finally return, he’ll somehow have his entire life in his head. On the other horn, if brains have different “sectors” like hard drives do,… Read more »
I haven’t decided yet. I wish Billy wasn’t leaving. I feel GH dropped the ball here. I wish Roger good luck with this storyline though.
Totally agree
Thanks for the interview Michael. The only thing keeping me watching GH is Franco/Elizabeth. Roger & Becky have amazing chemistry & they can convey angst, romance, banter, drama like no other. I can not wait to see this all play out. I also believe this will be a love conquers all story. Elizabeth will fight to save her husband & find a cure.
Roger gave such thoughtful & in depth answers & I loved reading his answers.
I agree the article is very good. I love the Friz storyline and the new Drew storyline, I know we are going to be on the edge of our seats trying to figure out the the storyline. If Franko and Elizabeth are not reunited and the story last for a year I may stop watching GH.
I agree, of Franco + Elizabeth DON’T get together within 90 days, my patience will dissolve and I likely Will Stop watching the show. It took SOO LONG to get them together as a Loving married couple!
!
If everything is perfect for this couple it will become way too boring. I’m glad the writers shake things up. Actors that aren’t given challenging roles often leave the show.
THEY COULD HAVE FOUND SOMETHING BETTER THEN THIS CRAP
I second that!! I will also stop watching GH if the writers don’t put Franco and Elizabeth Back Together by the end of 2019!!!
I SURE AGREE WITH YOU
i`m not on the edge of my seat for this stupid storyline and never will be. i absolutely. HATE IT
Love the franco drew twist…wish billy was staying…though this should give steve burton and leslie Charleston a little more to do. Still miss AMC and OLTL! Wake up ABC…reality tv is boring…nothing but a bunch of idiots trying to be famous…
I totally agree with Loretta about ABC waking up, I miss AMC and OLTL but don’t like the Franco to Drew twist…..love Roger and Billy!!!!
I also agree with Loretta. Wish Billy was staying, hate ABC didn’t find a storyline for him, before his exit.
I agree! Don’t know why they took it off!! I wish ABC would STOP TRYING TO MAKE STUPID PEOPLE FAMOUS!! Enough of these reality shows. Enough dragging out the Drew Cain and Shilo crap. It’s lasted too long. Let it end and stop letting Shilo find ways to get out of prison. Send him away for good.
Michael your interview with Roger was really down to earth. Your questions were outstanding to Roger, but Roger is too hard on himself. Yes this story does have a lit to do with Kim and especially Elizabeth, but this all couldn’t be possible with out Roger. His acting is spot on and so believeable. I think this storyline for him and Rebecca is just what there career needs, a hugh boost. I’ve been a fan of GH for at least 47 yrs and adore Roger & Rebecca, they were made for this part.
I think he is an amazing actor and he will pull this off better than anybody could. I do hope he eventually makes his way back to Elizabeth because I also love him as Franco and what he has done with the character. But in the meantime I really hope he sticks it to Shiloh
Carolyn Spoto
Well, finally someone who sees it my way. I can’t wait for this SL to get going. I think it will be very exciting. I think most of us agree that Roger is a great actor. So many loved him in One Life To Live, and I go way back to watching him on ATWT. Of course the writers can decide to have him play Franco again, but for now he’s our new Drew. There is so many parts to this Drew and his interactions with everyone. Can’t wait!
drew has no memories after 2012. hes not my new drew.memories does not make him drew. he has to have all of him/drew which he doesn
t have
Ohkkkkķ!
Thank you Roger for giving Becky her due when you let her act she blows it out of the park I have never heard her complain about anything adore her ! Give her a chance to fly and she will! I have mixed feeling about this ! But remember we had the alien we froze the world Gh always for years has been out there
casey was a much better storyline
Roger is an amazing actor. He can step into any role
Personally, I would like to see the old Franco back. He has come to mean so much to Elizabeth and her children and it’s really redeemed his character. There is only one Drew Cain and that’s Billy Miller. I’m so heartbroken that he’s leaving and I wish him all the best. I think Roger is an amazing actor. I watched him on As The World Turns and now on General Hospital.
JI completely agree. Roger is Franco and Drew is Billy Miller. I also truly wish that Billy Miller weren’t leaving but I wish him the best wherever he ends up. 🙂
i agree with you
Gail, I totally agree with you. There is only one Drew Cain and that is Billy Miller, I will miss him and wish him the very best, hope to see him on my TV soon. Roger is a fantastic actor and I’m sure he will knock this out of the park, I do miss Franco. All around great acting.
I am loving this storyline. As
an over 40 year soap fan, I can see all the opportunities for Storylines. I thought Roger is killing it and yes, One of the first things I noticed was the change in body language, Roger seems to take up more space, like Jason. Loved the scene with Steve in the Bar when you could see in Jasons face that he recognizes this guy. That he has met someone who is similar to him and it throws him a little.
I think Roger Howarth is an amazing actor and Franco is one of my favorite characters. This is a great storyline that has great potential but I’m sad in a way to lose Franco as he was. It will be very entertaining I’m sure but I hope he doesn’t lose his “Franco-ness”.
Nina
I agree with you and all the others that are thinking of this as a positive thing. As Kevin said the other day. This will still be Franco physically but he will be Drew Cain in his own mind and memories. Hopefully, the two will merge, as Drew especially interacts with so many people. He will have good and bad memories. Poor Franco only had bad ones, until Liz and her family and his dad entered his life.
Set Roger free from Franco! The character should have left the building with James Franco. Let Roger stay as Drew.
NO, PLEASE DON’T!
Ok then let him be Todd that’s what we really want ABC!
I’d almost accept him as Todd right about now, as long as Blair and the Disney bubblegum princess don’t come back.
NO WAY. DREW LEFT AND FRANCO ONLY HAS MEMORIES UP TO 2012
Roger is a great actor but this should be Billy Miller’s story so I will not be be watching once Billy’s last scene airs. I have nothing but disgust for Gh and abc for destroying everything that Billy and Kelly brought to the show, including the #1 couple. The big return has been far less than stellar. It’s one big fail. I’m done with Gh & abc.
Billy is leaving because he wants to work primetime. GH didn’t get rid of him
They didn’t give him a storyline either.
Loved Billy on AMC, GH gave him nothing
Billy was also awesome on y&r as billy abbot
YOU ARE SO RIGHT AND I`M WITH YOU
And I’d say he just plain got fed up with the way they really messed up his character! Good luck, Billy!
YOU ARE PROBABLY ARE RIGHT
Not what Kelly Monaco is indicating . Franco come back
BILLY WAS ALREADY DOING OTHER THINGS SINCE HIS Y AND R DAYS, BESIDES YOU DON`T KNOW WHAT GH DID.
All bad rumors about Billy leaving. But he did only have a 1 yr contract
I completely agree that GH show-runners BLEW it with Billy Miller. He had zero story since Steve’s return. I feel that the best chemistry was between Billy and Kelly. The hot sexual chemistry died between Steve and Kelly when he left.
YOU ARE A BILLION PERCENT RIGHT
Nope , this story is BMs to tell they are just using smoke screens to divert attention from this . I ❤RoHo but it’s not his story . It would have been fantastic 2 yrs ago now its drawn out & boring
Totally agree. This story will go on forever, like they all do.
I’m also wish it could be Franco coming out battling both sides
Did you write out the character that was Luke’s cousin there was played by different actors before and was became a police officer and had an affair with Dante while back or is she just not in the story at the moment
I believe she left for greener pastures. If a character is left on the back burner too long….. I’m sad to find out that Stella is leaving just event get charter had had more sit time.
Right. Brytni Sarpy, ex-Valerie left because they weren’t using her and she was offered a role on Y&R. Dominic Zamprogna, ex-Dante was also put on the back burner and gs quit, too and once again with Billy Miller. After Steve Burton returned and Sam went back to Jason, Billy didn’t have much to do beyond waiting for Oscar to die. Now that he is leaving, they’re giving Drew more to do. I don’t know why this writers waste such talent other than there are so many actors and so many stories going on at the same time that they just… Read more »
I’m giving this thought that is Jerry jacks on the loose and hes going to be back in poor Charles causing a lot of trouble for the people of that region
I think it’s a big stretch of the imagination, but I know Roger will do a great job. He’s a great actor, and I’m excited to see how this will play out. I like him even more since reading this interview. How gracious and kind to his co-stars!
I want him to be Franco again
I hate it because I’m afraid there will be as many Drew’s as there are Sonny and Carly weddings. And I’m upset over how they have wasted the talent that is Billy Miller. But,,,,I’m a huge Roger fan and he’s going to nail it. I’m done watching at the end of this week, after 50 years .
Sounds like a few of us long-time viewers.
I hope the Drew and Franco bit is just temporary although it is fun for a change. I myself I’m tired of actors coming and going and returning, if you’re going to go, go but don’t come back, it just messes with the whole show. I loved steve Burton back in the day but when he left and they brought Billy Miller in I got used to Billy Miller he’s a good actor and he made Jason his own. And I think Billy Miller got a raw deal.
Waiting anxiously for storyline unfolding.
Have loved Roger’s
acting since becoming familiar with him on General Hospital. GH is the only soap I have watched consistantly since 1963 or 1964. There’s so many rich layers to this storyline and the potential of the actors to portray raw emotion will determine if this storyline will be the best in years.
I’m betting it will be,
the actors are just that good! Awesome interview.
Not too crazy about the storyline I think it’s kind of silly. I liked Franco’s character and that he and Elizabeth got married. I’ll keep watching and see how the storyline plays out and if Franco returns.
Love this storyline. Have been watching the show since 1966 and love how actors are utilized in so many roles. I watched Roger in OLTL until its demise and am so happy to see him on GH. Rebecca Hearst is an amazing actress and I love how she is fighting to get her husband back and help him to remember the love they share. It is kind of like watching an amnesiac living another life while you are trying to help them to remember what is real. Can’t wait to see what is next!!! As far as Tamara Braun, she… Read more »
I completely agree that its silly because its sci-fi and GH is not a sci-fi show. Leave memories on a flash drive to the Twilight Zone or Star Trek shows where they belong.
Then you don’t remember Casey the alien s/l
I definitely do remember Casey. I think I mentioned the alien in another post here. If not, I’ve mentioned it elsewhere. I never liked Mikkos freezes the world (via Port Charles) in the Ice Princess story arc either. I think Helena Cassadine is a bust too. She’s like a geriatric Angelique from Dark Shadows. p.s. I remember the vampire too on Port Charles. Dumb, dumb, dumb.
General hospital will soon be canceled. That’s what I think. Rebecca herbst should’ve jumped ship when she had the chance.
Abc would be crazy to cancel Gh there’s no way they’d give up all these loyal fans?! They have to know their method for counting viewers is inaccurate they don’t count or acknowledge all those viewers that don’t watch live or w commercials many many watch online! It’s been said over and over that gh fans would pay for a soap cable channel idk why they’ve not tried?! Not soapnet Altho I loved that but all gh all the time I think they should start over in decades and let the fans watch from the beginning if they want or… Read more »
There is no way this is Elizabeth’s story if it’s a darn love triangle for DREWS heart. This is definitely Rogers story, but as he said he has a social media guy letting him know what people think and a lot of fans want Liz to have her own front burner story.
I hope Frano gets back to Elizabeth they belong together. I cried when Franko changed to drew.
Really? Not me. I was irritated. So far Miller has had to endure two other actors playing his part. Roger is hamming it up and having a great time with that idiotic Southern drawl he uses. Horribly, overrated actor.
Roger is not using a southern drawl, he is a quiet spoken man. I am a southern and I know southern drawls. Nope
I know Southern drawls too, my point is that whatever accent he is going for, it’s not working. Is he trying to have a Southern Drawl? Beats me. And that odd accent comes and goes. And who decided that Drew should be a complete and total dick? Before this we were led to believe he was an affable, sweet and heroic man.
I enjoy him as an actor, and this character switch is allowing him to show his skills; but I truly hope that when all is said and done that he will return to his Franco character.
I only know that I will miss Billy Miller so much. He should have gotten the memory story a long time ago. I hope he eventually goes to another soap so I can start seeing him again. That show will definitely be my new soap….
I am really enjoying this storyline. Just huge question marks about how this transformation will affect everyone.
Great job Roger!
Roger seems like a really good guy,,I know he will do well with this role. BUT,,this is not his story to tell. This SHOULD have been Billy Miller’s story. I guess GH is trying it’s best to be cancelled. Too many viewers are out once BM is done on screen. See ya GH
I just want him back with Elizabeth and the boys
Elizabeth should be back with someone who is not a killer; that would be her former husband Lucky. Fat chance, I know!
Hate this story. The three faces of Drew? Poor Kim, no wonder she is confused. So far Drew has been played by three different actors.
I’m enjoying the story and I hope it helps them to put Shiloh in prison or he dies, it does not really matter when it comes to him!!!, I hope they quickly bring Franco back to Liz and the boys because I love them together, Please hurry with this story and bring Franco back.
Get through with Drew/Franco by somehow finding out about Shiloh has done and fix it. Give Franco back his life with Elizabeth and him become a hero in Cameron’s eyes. What Franco did…..his love for his stepson, taking Cameron’s place some give Franco and Cameron the best Father and Son relationship. Please don’t drag this out. And Michael needs to get his son back before the little boy is ready to go to school…..story has been on to long.
I think this story line is crazy. You can’t even believe it happening. I will not be watching. Done with GH and the crazy stuff.
It’s a great storyline. Roger is amazing. Just live him. But hopefully one day he will return as Franco.
I haven’t had faith in the GH writers for years now, but I really like this twist. It has all the hallmarks of classic 80s GH. I’m also a major Roger Howarth fan, so I’m really hoping this plays out well.
This storyline does give Roger the opportunity to branch out. He is such a good actor he can’t go wrong anywhere.Looking forward to seeing how this plays out.
What a great, humble man. In Hollywood, thats rare! Roger brings up an excellent point, he is not the center of the story, its all the actors around him who react to who he has become. Brilliant!
Yes, a very nice interview. An humble actor–rarity? But, oh, how I pity him!
I feel that Roger’s outstanding talent will really shine in this storyline.
I do not like the memory exchange story. Hate the way GH did Billy Miller, it wasn’t right. 23 Aug will be the last day I watch GH.
I am hearing a chorus of those comments now!
Franco needs to turn back to franco for liz
Yes I hope Franco comes back soon but before he comeback he expose Shiloh
I think that GH did a big dis service to Billy Miller with this story and the past 2 years. Billy is a 3 time Emmy winner who they put on the back burner. This should be Billy playing the part and not anyone else. Also if GH paints the character as Drew Cain in a bad way, then GH will just wait and be cancelled as viewers/fans will not support the show in this way. Already the show is in bad shape. Although Roger says it is about the characters of Liz and Kim, I bet that the character… Read more »
Difference here is that Jason actually BELONGS in this story, as he – like his brother Drew – was abducted, had his brain messed with (they tried but it didn’t take) and then was drugged and held prisoner by Whiny Heiny in some Russian torture facility for 5 years. Frodd/Drodd/whatever you want to call the over-propped pet is the one who has no business being involved in the story. But they abandoned the core basis of the whole cheesy sci-fi plot – the fact that it was about brain mapping IDENTICAL TWINS – in order to wedge Frodd into it.… Read more »
I agree, Satan. This is an utterly joyless, pointless story. And since when was Drew a totally selfish jerk? It’s not enough that they ushered off Miller without a Swan song, now they have to destroy his character while propping up the recovering serial killer who is now known as Saint Franco, the patron saint of cookies.
No, let Franco go! I liked Franco with Nina…now both are “gone” and that really was the only good pairing for someone as damaged as Franco. Elizabeth needs/deserves a stable man, mind-mapped FrankenDrew is not that guy. Kim is one step/ovum away from crazy- give her FrankenDrew. I doubt Roger enjoyed his character turning into the “carpool mom” in the domestic life that Liz leads…this is better for all involved! Maybe Liz can find a relationship where she is an equal partner and isn’t battling someone else’s demons all the time. She already has 3 kids- she needs a whole… Read more »
I think the story line is stupid, let’s leave the science fiction at home.
It is going to be interesting Franco is a great actor Feel sorry for Liz and especially the boys and another thing wrap up the baby switch so we can all fully get into this new story of Franco/Drew story.Thats how I see it
I love Roger, and know he can pull this off, but I don’t want this to last too long. I also hope for a Drew recast, because once we learn his backstory, which sadly should have happened a long time ago. We certainly do not need to lose another Q. I loved Billy playing every character that he was given to play! I wish him well
I think Roger is an amazing actor and his talent will be recognized as he changes personality from Franco to Drew. Love you Roger.
It’s fiction and a story with twists and turns I hate this character moments and I love this character moments. What more could you ask for. I’m fine with suspending reality in order to escape from reality and GH’s fiction seems to be the perfect escape. I’m not as fond of this character because I’m more of an “I love to giggle” person and well his Franco character with it’s quirkiness appeals to me. Kin Shriner has that ability as well. I’m looking forward to the story but I do hope that he reverts to his Franco personality before he… Read more »
Let’s just put it out there: Scotty as Franco’s father? Give me a break!
I agree, big mistake, I’ve watched Scotty since the beginning
I like Roger Howarth playing Drew Cain as opposed to Franco. I’m thrilled that he’s going to be the new Drew
I do love Billy Miller, but feel the Drew character did not allow Billy to show his animated, very cute personality as did the character of Blly Abbott on Y & R
No shit! While a Scotty & Heather hookup is historically plausible, both were on screen at the time, actually caring for Baby Jason for a short time after his bio-mom Susan was killed, and Heather was never pregnant. (and of course, there was never any mention of Jason having a twin either, though we are supposed to believe that both Heather and Susan trusted that wackjob Betsy Frank enough to leave their kids with her) The first mistake was bringing any OLTL cast members over in the first place. The second mistake was the desperate move of trying to resurrect… Read more »
General Hospital
GH’s Parry Shen Delivers the ‘Power Performance of the Week’
General Hospital
Marcus Coloma On His GH Exit: “I Don’t Know Why That Decision Was Made, But I Don’t Feel Any ill Will and I Didn’t Feel I Got Fired”
General Hospital
Adam Huss Back to GH as Nikolas Cassadine
-
General HospitalFebruary 4, 2023
Marcus Coloma On His GH Exit: “I Don’t Know Why That Decision Was Made, But I Don’t Feel Any ill Will and I Didn’t Feel I Got Fired”
-
General HospitalJanuary 31, 2023
Adam Huss Back to GH as Nikolas Cassadine
-
General HospitalJanuary 29, 2023
General Hospital Alum Annie Wersching Dead at 45
-
All My ChildrenFebruary 1, 2023
Kelly Ripa Launches Podcast on SiriusXM
-
Days Of Our LivesJanuary 27, 2023
Chrishell Stause Makes a Return to Days of our Lives
-
Breaking NewsJanuary 27, 2023
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes OUT at ABC and ‘GMA3’
-
Days Of Our LivesJanuary 27, 2023
Zach Tinker Joins the Cast of CBS ‘Fire Country’
-
All My ChildrenJanuary 29, 2023
Michael B. Jordan Recalls His Acting Start as All My Children’s Reggie in SNL Opening Monologue