General Hospital
Is Jeff Webber Coming Back To GH? If So, Who Should Play The Part?
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There is much speculation, now more than ever, that General Hospital is bringing Dr. Jeff Webber (the role made famous by Richard Dean Anderson) back to the canvas after decades!
With the storyline heating that it has been revealed that Jeff had an extramarital affair, and is the father to Hayden (Rebecca Budig) although he doesn’t know it, coupled with the fact that his daughter Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) will soon find out she has a half-sister, it seems like the perfect time to bring him back to Port Charles.
Now according to SOD, GH has sent out a casting call with the following requirements that sounds much like it could be a mature Dr. Webber. The description says “actor 50’s-early 60’s, caucasian, handsome, dynamic, charismatic for a “major recurring role”’.
Richard Dean Anderson originated the role and played it from 1976-1981. Andwerson later went on to star on primetime’s original MacGyver series.
So, who would like to see play the role of Jeff Webber? Put your casting director hats on and send us your picks in the comment section below!
Robert Newman would make a good Jeff!!!
Robert Newman would be a top pick of mine. My other top pick is John Wesley Shipp. He was great back in the day on Guiding Light and most recently as the evil Eddie Ford on OLTL. He’s currently on The Flash on CW so not sure he’s available. Also Walt Wiley would be great.
John would be a good Raymond Berlin-Hayden’s crooked daddy!!!
He was killed off on The Flash.
You know it’s probably going to be Wiley because of the AMC connection with RB. But I didn’t like the way he delivered lines! Still holding out for RDA, though unlikely to happen!
I don’t know if John will be in the upcoming season of THE FLASH but his Earth 2 character Jay (the Flash) Garrick is alive and running.
@jlh…John Wesley played the father of Flash.
I would love it to be Richard Dean Anderson!!
Grant Aleksander or Walt Willey.
One more idea – how about casting Bob Woods as Raymond Berlin!!!
Those are good choices especially Walt…
Yessssss Walt Willey
Clint Ritchie from OLTL. I love Bob Woods, but I think Clint has more of a presence that would resemble what we saw in Jeff Weber’s character. Walt Willey could also play the role well.
Oooh. Like the idea of GA.
Clint Richie passed aesy in 2009
Clint Richie died years ago. Nice thought to have him as Jeff though.
Yes, Toni….Walt would fit right in as Hayden’s daddy. Anna Stuart should have been hired to play Naomi, as well. All back together again.
Clint Ritchie is deceased.
Clint Richie passed away several years ago.
Hey Max — you know Clint Richie passed away several years ago, right?
Clint Ritchie died several years ago I am sorry to tell you. He would be great though-I’d rather see him as Raymond Berlin & see Bob Woods as Jeff Webber. I couldn’t really take Walt seriously for some reason. He doesn’t look right for either part.
Walt Willey would be great. He played Rebecca Budig’s (Hayden’s) father on All My Children. But Max Dadee, Clint Ritchie passed away back in 2009. He was awesome as Clint on OLTL though!
Grant Aleks an de r. Yes!!!
That is a good suggestion! He would be great!
Maybe they are casting Haydens father?-then i say Ron Raines for that role!!!
or Ronn Moss as Jeff…
Good lord….
Pass on Moss
Nooooo!
Eeeeeeewwww to Ronn Moss. Also, I thought Clint Ritchie was dead. I say Walt or Michael E. Knight
@jimh….I know people love to pick on Ronn Moss and his lack of acting chops, but in terms of possessing the right age, look and general demeanor, I think he could be the perfect person to portray Jeff, especially if this is not a long-lasting role and just a quick and dirty appearance to give current GH-ers a feeling for the character and his history.
Robert Newman has that surefire intensity and can real it in when it’s all about family
Wouldn’t mind RN.
I agree Patrick.
What about the original Jeff Webber? Richard Dean Anderson!
They should try for RDA but if not Newman would be great. What about Larry Bryggman from ATWT or Michael Knight? I know he was on Y & R but he would be a great actor .
RDA or no one. Figures everyone wants a recast with some ex AMC or OLTL actor. Yawn.
I would love to see Richard Dean Anderson reprise the of Dr. Jeff Weber
I agree totally! Bring back Richard Dean Anderson. It would be so good to see him reprise his role. It would be like old times again.. I think viewers like me who grew up watching GH would appreciate seeing the original actor in the role.
I agree!!!!!
Are Kale Browne or David Forsyth available? Jerry VerDorn?
Jerry would be a good Raymond Berlin if they have to introduce him…
Richard Dean Anderson bring him back he was a awesome actor.
Bradley Cole would be great in the part. He played Richard Winslow and Jeffrey O’Neill on GUIDING LIGHT and also had parts on All My Children and General Hospital years ago.
Richard Dean Anderson (only) choice
My vote goes out to Ron Raines if we can’t have RDA back in the part.
I know he is New York but who says he can’t rack up frequent flyer miles?
i like to see him as Haydens father…
There IS only ONE Jeff Webber – Richard Dean Anderson! Surely he can come back for this storyline. Imagine the ratings! And Heather would have a royal fit!!
I agree (Richard Dean Anderson)!
Richard Dean Anderson
I would love to RDA reprise his role on GH but if not him then Bob Woods or MEK as Jeff Webber would be awesome.
Richard Dean Anderson
Yes, I wonder if he was asked to come back and turned down the offer?
If he cannot come back, I vote for Michael Knight–he’s the right age and he’s a terrific actor.
Always liked MK!
Harry, you are a genius, great choice! They wasted him on Y&R!
I agree Harry!
Either him or John McCook
Yes. But he MUST rekindle his romance with Heather!!!!
More crazy Heather, please!!!
Yes!!!! More Heather.
I agree. I think it’s time Heather got a breath of fresh air so to speak
Maybe Susan Pratt could come back – at least for a little visit.
There is only one you in the real world.. In the soap world.. Anybody can play you.. And sometimes better than you play yourself.
Word, Daviestev1.
How about Steve Buschemi in a recast? Those teeth scream “Daytime!”
Absolutely, go with the original!! Love RDA!
I wish he would come back! But it will probably never happen.
Richard Dean Anderson hasn’t had an acting job since 2013 (according to IMDb), and I think that was just a guest star role, so I would think he would be happy to come back to GH…at least short term!
Drake Hogestyn
Drake???? Noooooo…….LOL.
No to Drake lol, he has a job on Days. I want Grant Alexander ex Phillip Guiding Light. Cast liz mother with Anna Stuart, Robin Strasser or Louise Sorel ex Vivian Days. Man I miss my madam on Days. Lol.
Hi Celia, I hope your ear infection is gone. I hope you feel better my friend.
@Claudio.
Thank you, Claudio.
Yes, my friend, I am fine.
Yes, Claudio….let’s leave Drake nicely tucked-in at Days. Lol. Later.
Sean Christian from Days ??
@James.
Hi, James,
Shawn is a good candidate; but, again, it’s the right-age thing. TPTB are being very specific about that.
I love Shawn..but he looks younger than his 50 years. It works for many actors/characters…..so, who knows, right?
WOW..glad to see that they are thinking of bringing him in since this whole twins separated deal has come up. Some of us remember the original but I think enough time has gone by that we will accept a new actor easily. WHY NOT use some of the actors from OLTL . TUC Watkins or Dan Gauthier.. would be good.
they are not twins, they just share a daddy in common.
They are way too young. Neither is in their early 60’s.
Tuc & Dan are both too young. I don’t know why they’re casting late fifties/early sixties. Jeff Webber is Monica’s age. It’s going to be awkward if he’s a lot younger than her. They will have to give the fans some scenes with the two of them. Michael E Knight is too young as well.
True enough.
Yes, true, Liz. But, does it really matter? LOL, I’ve given up. TPTB don’t even look at the age difference. Look at Gina Tognoni and Michael Graziadei ( Y&R’s Phyllis and Daniel)…… Mother and son, six years apart).
I think Michael Knight could pull it off just fine. JMO..
Please stop the OLTL insanity. I say Walt or MK!
Michael Knight would be a fun addition to GH
I agree!!
Richard Dean Anderson ONLY!!! Bring back Scott Reeves too – he was perfectly cast as his son – Steve [ Steven Lars] Webber – They LOOK so much like father/ son. Time he was paroled on good behavior! Olivia needs her man back! And GH needs Docs WE KNOW!!
I “heart” Scott Reeves. Hated when Steven Lars was written out. Legacy character, folks! So much potential here.
As for Jeff Webber… I would like someone like David Forsyth or his clone. Need boyish despite the age. Need a little rakish. And sexy!
Agree 100%
Scott Reevs is living in Nasville and still on Nashville…unless they wrote him out. Didn’t have a big part.
I dont see why a casting call even went out. Why not RDA? Same with Paul Hornsby. I love Richard Burgi BUT why wasnt Paul Satterfield rehired to play Paul Hornsby? Do the right thing this time and bring back the original actor!
Richard Burgi is better than Paul Satterfield ever was as Paul Hornsby. Sometimes a change is for the better.
I disagree. Paul was a better Paul. Richard is a first class actor who should have been casted as Raymond Berlin!
Paul Satterfield doesn’t act anymore. I had read that he gave his blessing to the recast (not that his blessing really mattered!!)
He may still be grieving the death (murder!) of his mother Priscilla Coolidge.
My sympathies to him. Maybe he doesn’t want to be in the spotlight anymore.
Paul Satterfield is no longer acting. I would love it if he was but he isn’t.
I didnt know he doesnt act anymore. When Burgi was brought on and shot Sonny, on a different website Paul Satterfield chimed in. Was it him? I dont know BUT he showed a lot of disappointment on how they were writing Paul! I agree.
Richard Bekins
OMG- I used to LOVE him as Jamie Frame on AW so many years ago. He still acts- I’ve seen him in NY plays and in small film roles. He was so good back in the day- he’d be great on GH!
Clayton Norcross would be good.
Why not Richard Dean Anderson?
I would like to see Richard Desn Anderson back but if not then Joe Lando or Steven Culp.
Love Joe Lando!
I,D LOVE 2 SEE RDA RETURN HOWEVER, THAT SEEMS ULIKELY!! MICHAEL KNIGHT IS AVAILABLE SINCE HE LEFT HIS ROLE ON THE Y&R ISN’T HE? I THINK THAT’S HIS NAME, HE PLAYED TAD MARTIN ON AMC!!
David Forsythe
DEFINITELY!!!!!!!!!!
Richard Dean Anderson! He IS in his 60s and he would be a great Jeff Webber!
The original Jeff Webber
Grant Alexander ex Philip Spaulding Guiding Light, would be terrific in the role of Jeff.
Agree. Wish RDA would come back but think Grant would be a good substitute. J Eddie Peck (ex Cole, YR) would be good if he’s not too young. What about Lucy’s real life husband Wayne Northrop (ex Roman, Days)?
Lol. Grant Aleksander is NOT in the same age league as Leslie charleson. Far too young! And far too young to be Elizabeth’s father. Elizabeth, despite her youthful glow is pushing 40.
Richard Dean Anderson…..just sayin
Totally agree!
Richard Dean Anderson, got really fat, and looks terrible. They are looking for someone, who is sexy and carasmatic. He does not look like that anymore, he is unrecognized able, these days, so it can’t be Richard Dean Anderson. I think that, Jerry Von deem, would be great. I also like Michael E Knight, he’s gorgeous, but I think, he’s too young
I agree Susan. I looked up recent pics of Richard. They said they’re casting 50s to 60s so Michael Knight would be good…think he’s in his 50s. Love Jerry…and Bob Woods too.
If you are going to bring back Jeff Webber- than bring back Jeff ( Richard Dean Anderson). Why are you fooling with recasting Legacy characters- especially since they are still alive.
By the way Jeff is 66 years old –not 50’s.
And Jeff Webber would never cheat on his wife to have Hayden be his child–so this whole storyline is totally unbelievable.
There are those of us who have watched a long time ..and we know the characters. All these rewrites are hurting the show–not helping.
Having characters doing things so – out of character–never makes a story believable or good.It only hurts the show.
If you want ratings for the show- try to use the original characters when possible.
Just like with Jake Webber. James Nigbor was perfect as Jake–because he was Jake! This new boy should of been used as maybe Danny or someone –because he does not have the characteristics of a child who has lived through what Jake went through. He is too happy- go -Lucky for a child who was 5 years with Helena and suffered trauma. This one doesn’t “act” like he would need therapy for stress- so why even have a therapist in the first place? James had the part down exactly right. He was ( and always will be) Stone – Cold’s son.
Boost the ratings- Keep the original actors for the characters as long as possible. Some are irreplaceable…because they are the show…they are the character. ( Steve, Audrey, Jessie, Lucille, Jeff, Liz and Jake, Tracy, Monica, Alan.Luke, Laura, Scott…the legacy characters.)
How can you say Jeff would not cheat on his wife, when Jeff’s wife hasn’t even been on screen once? Jeff simply moved to Carson City Nevada. Later we heard that Sarah and Elizabeth were his kids with his new wife but we don’t even know this new wife and mother of Sarah and Liz. Surely Jeff COULD have cheated on a character we’ve never met.
Anyone could cheat its a soap opera,
RIGHT on… about James Nigbor as the real Jake
this recast is just too darned cute…. their is nothing left to his character… end of story
IE: Richard Dean Anderson…. hasn’t he aged… “well”
just a little paunch in the gut… got it
otherwise… he LOOKS dag on yummed out
I wonder what posts think about Hayden’ mother…. ??? little to no interest?
RIGHT NOW…. i’m more jazzed that WE are getting Robin Mattson’ Heather
so… as most have called it… at the very minimum… and I mean minimum… Liz and Hayden will be 1/2 sisters… all this to prop the character of Hayden
I would think that the casting of Jeff Webber is going to be instrumental in what lies ahead … for these new foundling SISTAHS
the character of Hayden has gone so far south… with the dismal .. thank gosh… END of the tried too hard… Nicholas and Hayden…. bye bye
I hope it works out with Dr. Finn. seems like these two are at a crossroads any way… Finn and Hayden ???
I vote… RDA – Robert Newman – Ron Raines… and I love the idea that Bob woods returns as Raymond Berlin
I like first Jake when he was younger, I am the fan hoping that Jake is Lucky’s , and this young man is spunky like Lucky.
Good post Angel! The new Jake looks like he should be on the Brady Bunch!
I want to go outside and scream. GH does not know what it is. Since 1994, it has been about the mob and other character such as Anna, Scorpios, etc. That is what has been the show. It is NOT GH. So it seems foolish to me to try to bring two worlds together. Not going to work. Once in awhile they bring someone back for a few scenes to just claim to be GH. Changing name is out of question from articles I read. It would kill show. So bringing back a Dr Webber is silly. Too late.
Totally. That is why I stopped watching when the so called mob started taking over. It is totally a different show. The title of the show is General Hospital. It seems the hospital is used as an afterthought instead of the main focus. Like you said trying to mesh medicore with classic will be to much.
They’re showing more of the hospital…the killings, Liz/her current health crisis, Morgan’s sessions with Andre, Dr. Finn, Dr. Monroe (sp?), Dr. Brecht, Monica, Sabrina might get her job there…etc. i don’t want to watch hospital scenes the whole hour. I think the mix is fine…character’s homes, the outdoor cafe, the park, the bar…And the stories aren’t just about the mob Lulu and Dante, Nathan, Maxi, Griffin, Claudette, Nina, Franco, Jake and Sam the baby…none of these stories are about the mob.
I agree, Rebecca1. I’m enjoying the healthy mix of story lines. It’s reminiscent of the GH I grew up with in the 1970’s while at the same time including a bit of everything to keep it interesting.
As much as I love Maurice Benard and his character, Im so happy it’s no longer the Sonny and Jason show. Also enjoying Billy Miller as a new and improved version of Jason. My only request is for Jason and Sam to ditch all the black clothing. It’s getting a little “old”.
Lol Judith…ya, at least lighten them up for summer! I get the NY cool vibe…I wear a lot of black too. But then inspiration hits and I wear white and gasp…colors too! Oh well, at least they’re not wearing polka dots! 🙂
I agree, Rebecca. I live in SoCal and also wear alot of black too, so I understand. I also venture out sometimes. 🙂 It was such a nice surprise and so refreshing to see Sam in her off-white wedding dress (non-black clothing).
why not try and get mr.anderson i have not seen him in anything lately . they need to bring back real actors that was on the show instead of new ones that have no connection with the other actors
Grant Alekander!
Trevor St John as Jeff would be great.
I think he’s too young–he’s too close in age with both Rebecca’s who would be playing his daughters.
Trevor St. John is only 45 and could pass for late 30s.
Remember, he was Roger Howarth’s (Franco) replacement on OLTL…
They should offer this to Richard Dean Anderson since was the original Jeff Webber
The great soap star, Michael Knight. He can be suave, he can be a doctor, he can do comedy. As Tad on All My Children, he did it all and he comes with a huge fan base. He has left Y&R.
I agree–Michael Knight would be ideal. He has a great sense of humor and I could see him interacting well with Roger Howarth who also has a great sense of humor.
I have no idea what Jeff Webber is/was like ( did not watch then), Boka. But, I do KNOW Michael Knight. I will take him in any show in any capacity. As you say, he left Y&R.
Doctor Webber’s return should prove to be quite a surprise….good or bad? I suppose it depends on how one looks at it. Was he a good guy? Was he liked?
This will certainly be the shocker of a lifetime for many….namely, Elizabeth and Hayden.
Oh, that Hayden!! Ironically, the twist will be that she, whom most accuse of pushing Liz down the stairs, will be the one to save her life…..with her blood. Transfusion time, y’all!! Wow!! How original!!
Just google him-you are on a computer-lol-ok, seriously Jeff was first married to Monica who was in love with his brother Rick and Rick had an affair with Monica while he was married to Laura’s mom Leslie and while Monica was married to Alan Q the father of AJ and nuJasnooze-lol
Jeff was also once married to Heather in GHs good old days!!!!…if you could had seen the show back then…puts todays GH to shame!!!
@Jimh( leave it to beaver).
I’m sure of that, Jimmy. All the soaps were top-shelf-writing. Sad.
@Jimh.
Awwww, Jimmy. If I told you how lazy I am when it comes to looking up people, you wouldn’t believe me…..or maybe you would.
So, it sounds like the bed-hopping hasn’t changed much. Monica cheated on her husband? Who would have “thunk”. LOL
Jim (leave it to beaver ) Truer words were never spoken. In my opinion, GH was in its prime from the late seventies to approximately the early to mid eighties. After that I stopped watching completely until the 50th anniversary nurses ball. Even now I can take it or leave it. No matter what they do to it now, nothing will bring it back to the glory days
Yeah…i’ve gotten used to how lazy you are-lol…Yes, i agree from your other post that Anna Stuart should had played Naomi…i have been watching her on her first soap The Doctors when she was soooooo young and had long Cher hair!!!!
Well that’s the thing soapqueenforever…nothing brings back the “glory days” of the past in real life either. People who watched back then who are still watching now were ten, twenty, thirty years younger than they are today. So were the vets. A viewers perception is different when you’re nostalgic. It’s never going to be what it was…lots of memories are sentimental and wistful. People have passed, young characters have grown up…it’s just different. Gotta sort of look at it with fresh eyes…I bet some of the stories that people thought were great back then would be ripped apart on these boards now! And that’s not to say I don’t have my own nostalgia. It just is what it is…
Bob Woods or maybe Tuc Watkins, although maybe too young. Or maybe someone unemployed actor who needs a break. Wish it could be RDA but that’s not going to happen.
I loooove Tuc, NancyH. If Julian can be Sam’s father ( 9 years apart in real life….and so many others), Tuc as Jeff could be Liz’s father just as well.
Woods, I think, is also a great choice, Nancy. Besides, these are two guys everyone loves. But, there will be some ‘discontents’. Can’t say I blame them, though.
Robert S Woods
Love him! He is good in everything! And audiences love him–and really connect with him. He has a warmth about him.
Me. 🙂 I played Phillip Chancellor on The Young & The Restless….
That is a GREAT idea !!
Reach out to Frank Valenti
Would be great to have you back on either show!
What needs to happen is for them to bring Phillip back!
Would love to see you back on screen again!
Hi, Thom,
What are the chances of you coming back to Y&R? I wish you could/would…..and bring Chance back with you. LOL.
Love your art….I see it as “perception”. Stunning!!
In all likelihood Thom or his character will never return to Y&R, Celia.
The consensus was that once Phillip C. was revealed to be gay, Y&R quickly wrapped the storyline up because of negative fan reaction. He was a no show at his grandmother’s funeral even after Thom was said to have indicated that he was hoping Y&R would have him for a final goodbye to Mrs. C., but to no avail even after he contacted the execs.
Y&R is OK with hiring gay actors such as the ones who play Kevin and Michael as well as a few others including Thom, but Y&R refuses to have gay characters because huge groups of Y&R fans say no.
@4ever DAYS.
WOW! 4 ever…how archaic. I had no idea. I cannot believe that! People better wake ip to the 21st Century and grow a heart and some intellect.
I am somewhat confused, though. Was Mrs. C Phillip’s grandmother? I thought he was her husband’s son with Jill?
Later.
I’m sorry, Celia. I never realized Y&R rewrote what I referenced. At one point Jill was believed to be Mrs. C’s daughter.
@4ever DAYS.
Hey, 4ever….
Oh, yesh…you’re right. In that sense, yes. I remember the time when Jill was to ‘supposedly’ have been Mrs. C’s daughter.
That was one of the most botched, idiotic, poorly planned and executed debacle of a storyline that actually compromised the fabric of the entire show!! Thats why Phillip is rarely mentioned and will likely never be seen on the show again.
I’d have to agree with Robert Newman or Walt Willey.
I can’t see anybody else playing Jeff Webber than Richard Dean Anderson 🙂
I think timothy hutton or john schneider.
John is good but he would be too young looking next to Monica.
Many of the OLTL actors named are too young for the casting call except for Bob Woods. I think Grant Alexander is a wonderful choice too(not sure he’s that old either but he resembles RDA). All of the suggestions are wonderful though, great actors.
Hi, Deb,
Walt Willey ( Jackson Montgomery) played Rebecca Budig’s father on AMC. He is only a few years younger than Leslie Charleson. ‘Jackson’ was also married to Erica Kane ( Susan Lucci), who is older than he, as well.
Gregory Harrison from Rizzoli and Isles
Interesting idea…
Lane Davies. Miss his great acting as Mason Capwell on Santa Barbara. Scott Holmes from As The World Turns would be my second choice.
Lane!
Two excellent choices. Big fan of Scott.
Lane Davies was on contract with GH from 2002-2004. He played the late Dr. Cameron Lewis (Zander Smith’s father). It was GH’s failed attempt to reignite SANTA BARBARA’S Mason/Julia pairing with Cameron/Alexis.
Sounds like a winner to me1
Personally I’d like to have Richard Dean Anderson come back and play the part he originated.
That would make sense. But I’ve heard he is semi-retired from acting to spend time with his only child,and the last photos of him were not the most flattering……still.
I think GH is trying to set some kind of record for the size of a cast on one soap opera. I’m all for bringing back Jeff Webber, he’s a legacy character with ties to the current cast. Don’t care who plays him either, whether they bring back Richard Dean Anderson or a new actor. But how about trimming some of the unnecessary characters off the canvas? Instead of killing no name day players, we need Paul or whomever the GH Hospital Killer really is to go on a murder spree of some of the useless characters on this show, lol.
Jeff Webber??
I know nothing about a Jeff Webber, so not excited.
But– as for who to play him; Channing Tatum …
(I’d like that 😉
Ok, SuzieQ. We’re in the same boat. I’ll take Channing!!
Hey, su0000, so you love Channing Tatum also, Yummy!
You now it is only going to be short term so no reason not to bring back the original Jeff….Richard Dean Anderson.
Michael Knight would be a great choice or maybe Christopher Atkins.
John James from Dynasty and The Colby’s. He is close in age to RDA and they look somewhat alike. He was on ATWT for a few months and was great. I’m sure he would love the work.
John James occurred to me as well, tho it would be a hoot to have RDA back with Robin Mattson
robbie, I see what you mean about Brooke Bundy. Her scenes with Mary O’Brien (as Heather) were indeed interesting, particularly the infamous LSD iced tea switcheroo! Take care.
Or Gordon Thomson. How about Henry Czerny from “Revenge?” Maybe Jameson Parker….he was on OLTL when it was actually worth watching!
Is Richard Dean-Anderson that busy??? Really why don’t someone ask him to play the role he originated?! Duh..
While I like the idea of RDA, has anyone seen what he looks like today? It’s not pretty. Google him. Sadly, I’m all for a recast!
I know really
Still looks ok to me!
whew ! someone agrees with me…
I think he looks great… great skin… so he’s put on weight…
he looks like a Baldwin brother
plus… if … you google and look at the recent “pics”
I could swear.. he’s also the spitting image of B&B John McCook… RDA could paly his brother
Oh, Lordy Lord, Simon. I did just that…GOOGLED him. Triple WOW!!!!! He does not even look like the same guy!!!!! What the hey!!
Frankly, I had never heard of him. Now, I have been educated. LOL.
Robert Newman (ex-Joshua, GL), Michael E. Knight (ex-Tad, AMC; ex-Neville, Y&R) and Patrick Duffy (ex-Stephen, B&B, et. all) would be my top three choices of well-established, former soap actors that could qualify for this position, especially if we’re sticking to Robert Sean Anderson’s age bracket. And to those wondering why he may not come back, he’s stepped back from the spotlight to focus on his family, and it’s respectable.
Patrick would be an interesting choice seeing as he played Stephen Logan to Robin Riker’a Beth Logan on B&B.
Michael Knight or Robert Woods
Bring Anderson back. Would love to see him.
I loved grant Alexander when he was first on gl but then he fizzled out or maybe it was gl I don’t know but he just doesn’t thrill me. Dan gauthier is a dreamboat probably too young but he would be great to look at.
First choice: Richard Dean Anderson of course! He was one of the reasons I started watching GH in the first place.
Idea two: Bob Woods as Jeff with Jerry VerDorn as Mr Berlin
The other good idea was Walt Willey.
I like a lot of the other soap actors, but they are too young.
Oh, Jerry VerDorn would be fantastic as Raymond Berlin! I forgot all about him! Bob Woods as Jeff would be perfect. Bob looks enough like Hayden & Elizabeth-Walt Willey-No. Too tall & too blond (at least he used to be blond).
The ONLY person to play Jeff Webber should be Richard Dean Anderson.
He should at least be offered the part or considered. What a casting coo !!
Bradley Cole (formerly of Guiding Light).
Great idea, Brother! And in response to you about the original Rick Webber, Michael Gregory, thanks for Googling him. I think it would be enjoyable to see that cleft chin on the small screen again! 🙂 Take care, Jay!
In the hands of another head-writer this news would generate some excitement with me.
Instead, when I read this all I could think is Jean and Shelly are adding yet another character to the already extremely overcrowded canvas and like every other character they’ve introduced — Darby, Curtis, Andre, Nurse Amy, Finn, Aaron, Parker, Griffin, Claudette, Valentin — Jeff will most likely have no story arc in place (except to probably dote on newfound daughter and resident heroine Hayden/Rachel while giving Liz a time out for not recognizing how lucky she is to have such an amazing sister who is EVERYTHING).
As far as casting, I’d go with David Forsythe, Murray Bartlett, Matthew Ashford, or Mark Derwin.
Three cheers, for you, Alan!!!!!!! A Hayden fan; YEEESSSS!!!!
I don’t think he’s a Hayden fan CeeCee. If it’s any consolation I like her. Couldn’t stand her for most of her stint. She’s grown on me.
I have enjoyed reading everyone’s suggestions to recast Jeff Webber. Personally, I’d prefer RDA to reprise the role he originated. The article does not indicate if he has been contacted. No matter he should be asked. I don’t think he would want to come back to daytime if offered a contract. Thus the choice to recast. I loved many of the names so far. David Forsyth would be my choice. Walt Wiley, Michael E. Knight and Robert Newman are all great choices. Grant Aleksander is 57. As much as I loved GA as Phillip Spaulding I can’t see him as Jeff Webber.
Shout out to Thom Bierdz. So cool that an actor posts offering himself up for a role. IMDB indicates you would be too young for the part.
I think you should bring back Richard Dean Anderson, the original.
It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since Van Hansis made his debut as the recast Lucas Jones on General Hospital. It was back on October 4, 2024 that GH fans got their first look at the former As the World Turns (ex-Luke Snyder) favorite in his new soap role.
Hansis became the fifth actor to play the role of the adoptive son of the late Bobbie Spencer and Tony Jones, and the biological son of the late Julian Jerome and Cheryl Stansbury. Prior to Van, C.J. Thomason (2002–2003), Ben Hogestyn (2005–2006) Ryan Carnes (2004–2005, 2014–2020, 2024) and Matt Trudeau (2020–2021) had played the part.
When Van left daytime after As the World Turns sadly went off the air in 2010, it would be 14 years until he stepped back into the updated frenetic pace and grind of acting on a daily soap opera.
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LUCAS CAME HOME TO PORT CHARLES
Since Lucas has been back in Port Charles, he fell in love with the late Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) who was murdered, moved into a new apartment with his current roommate (soon to be love interest?) Joe Fitzpatrick as played by Jonathan Bennett, has become best buds with the “Britch” Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud), and has found himself involved in multiple other storylines. However, now that Van is firmly implanted on GH, might Lucas get a leading storyline of his own? Stay tuned.
In the meantime, to acknowledge his two-year anniversary at General Hospital, Hansis shared via his Instagram a photo montage and some heartfelt “thank you’s’ and words. “Two years ago yesterday, Lucas Jones came home to Port Charles looking a little different. Looking exactly like me.” began Hansis.
“When I took on the role, I was told it would be a heavy recurring for a few months and then we’d see where it goes – being based in NYC at the time, I thought it would be a fun little gig that would bring me back to my old stomping grounds of daytime for a bit.”
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GENERAL HOSPITAL HAS BEEN LIFE-CHANGING FOR VAN HANSIS
Next, the longtime New York-based actor confirmed he has now moved to Los Angeles as this new chapter of his life has unfolded, and how grateful he is that the show’s writers and producers have continually given more for Lucas to do.
Van explained, “But then they kept writing for me more and I fell in love with Lucas, and everyone around him (in front of and behind the camera). I wanted to stay a while and am so grateful I have. Being a part of GH these last two years has been life changing. Literally. My family and I are Angelenos now, I’ve made incredible new friendships and have been able to revisit old ones.”
The five-time Daytime Emmy-nominated actor concluded with, “Thank you Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH), thank you Mark (Teschner, casting director, GH), for inviting me to the party. You throw a great one. ”
So, happy to know Van is sticking around General Hospital for some time to come? What has been your favorite Lucas Jones moment over the first two years of Van’s run? Let us know via the comment section below.
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Breaking News
Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘General Hospital,’ ‘Days of our Lives’ and ‘Another World’ Star Dies at 62
Robert Kelker-Kelly, who became prominent as a one of the leading men in soap operas back in the late 80s and 90s has died at the age of 62. TMZ first reported the news of Robert’s passing on Saturday, October 3 at his home in St. Peters, Missouri.
According to the St. Peters police report, officers responded to call at around 8:16 pm about an unconscious man who was not breathing, as paramedics and other EMS were en route. Kelker-Kelly had reportedly complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive and the circumstances appeared consistent with a medical event.
Officers and paramedics administered life-saving measures, but were unsuccessful in reviving Kelker-Kelly. The cause of his death is still unknown and under investigation.
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Daytime fans first saw Robert back in 1987 when he was cast as Sam Fowler on Another World. He played the role for three year suntil 1990. Two years later, he took over the role of Bo Brady on Days of our Lives replacing Peter Reckell, who at that time decided to leave the show.
As Bo, Kelker-Kelly was major in story playing opposite the likes of: Crystal Chappell as Dr. Carly Manning, Kristian Alfonso as Hope Williams and Lisa Rinna as Billie Reed. When Peter Reckell returned to his signature role in 1995, Kelker-Kelly left the show.
Next, Robert returned to his original stomping grounds at Another World but this time as race car driver, Bobby Reno who was actually Dr. Shane Roberts. His second AW stint lasted from 1996-1998.
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Eventually, the actor would begin his run as the evil Stavros Cassadine on General Hospital in 2001, then make returns in 2002 and 2003. In 2013, he briefly returned as Stavros as part of the show’s 50th anniversary celebration, and made one last appearance in 2014.
Robert has also became a professional pilot full from 2003 to 2015 and had been married to former Days of our Lives star, Miriam Parrish (ex-Jamie Caldwell) from 1997-2011, but the couple divorced in 2011. Since that time, he has not remarried.
Recently, Robert was back in the news when Lisa Rinna talked about her time working with her former Days of our Lives co-star in her recently released memoir, You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It.
Rinna shared on her then on-screen love interest, “Behind the scenes, we hated each other. Remember when Kathy Hilton said I was the biggest bully in Hollywood? Not true. Not even close! I have legit stories about the real bullies in this town. Robert Kelker-Kelly is one of those bullies.”
The former Billie Reed and reality star even punctuated that with, “He made my life a living hell on the set of DAYS, He was horrible to me, I’d go so far as to say verbally abusive. He was passive-aggressive, manipulative and played weird mind games.”
Besides his role in the soaps, Kelker-Kelly appeared on primetime on Touched by an Angel and Rescue 77 , and played Bo in the Days of our Lives specials Night Sins and Winter Heat in the early 90s.
Michael Fairman TV will provide further updates as they become available on the death of Robert Kelker-Kelly.
Now, share your remembrances and condolences on the loss of Robert Kelker-Kelly via the comment section below and let us know of all his daytime roles, which was your favorite.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Everyone Turns Their Backs on Sonny; Can Anyone Get Chase to Open His Eyes About Willow’s Treachery?
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the ABC soap opera picks right back up with everyone turning their backs on Sonny (Maurice Benard), and now the one person he hoped would be by his side appears to be abandoning ship when Justine (Nazneen Contractor) doesn’t believe him about ordering the beatdown of Sidwell (Carlo Rota) in the latest spoilers video.
Sonny screams at Justine, “Someone is setting me up.” She says, “It’s over!” He proclaims, “I didn’t do it!” Little do they know that it was actually Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) who set Sonny up to take the fall for the Pentonville drama that left Curtis (Donnell Turner) with injuries as well.
Then, Lulu (Alexa Havins) is seen using her voice memo app on her phone to record her discussion with Sidwell while he is recovering from his injuries at the hospital. This moment is intercut with Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) saying, “I wish there was someone who could get Chase (Josh Swickard) to open his eyes about who Willow truly is!”
Next, Willow is seen happily waving while at a table at a Metro Court Gardens, while Chase, Michael (Rory Gibson), Brook Lynn and Ava (Maura West) all receive text messages. Tracy (Jane Elliot) punctuates the promo stating, “That’s the real Willow,” while the words “The world knows” comes across the screen.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of October 5-9 below.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
Sonny challenges Justine. Josslyn takes matters into her own hands. Britt and Willow discuss matters of the heart. Jason is taken to task. Serena finds herself in a bind.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Felicia has welcome news for Anna. Brook Lynn confides in Valentin. Hudson tries to talk Josslyn down. Lulu makes a daring play. Willow and Chase discuss his marriage.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Carly asks Anna for a favor. Tracy bites her tongue with Gio. Drew and Alexis go at it. Scout tries to broker peace between Danny and Rocco. Lulu pursues a lead.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
Carly supports Sonny. Lulu’s latest article makes waves. Ava pitches a new target to Drew. Curtis gets a shock. Chase throws down the gauntlet.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Britt offers a lifeline. Anna offers her expertise. Sonny reassures Gio. Portia makes her loyalties clear. Dante’s investigation hits a roadblock.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo for the action this week entitled, “The World Knows” below.
Now weigh-in: With everyone disbelieving Sonny, what will be his next move? Will he hit rock bottom, or rise up and fight back and prove his innocence? Will Sonny enlist Jason to get to the bottom of this, even though Jason is out of Sonny’s business? Meanwhile, can this truly be the week that Willow is exposed for her multitude of crimes … or is this all a red herring? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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