Connect with us

General Hospital

12

Jack Wagner Says He Still Gets Called “Frisco” from ‘General Hospital’ More Than Anything Else; Is It Time For a Return Visit?

By Michael Fairman

Published

on

Photo: ABC

One of the all-time most popular General Hospital alums is Jack Wagner, who in the 80’s and early 90s played heartthrob Frisco Jones – former lead singer of Blackie and the Riff Raffs- turned police officer – turned WSB agent.

Wagner became one-half of soap super couple Frisco and Felicia played by Jack’s ex-wife Kristina Wagner. On GH, Frisco and Felicia share a daughter, Maxie Jones, and the late Georgie Jones. Jack appeared on GH from 1983-1995 and made his last return in 2013, even though the character is often talked about off-camera.

Currently, Jack Wagner is starring on the Hallmark Channel series When Calls the Heart, and the former Melrose Place star (where he played Dr. Peter Burns) visited the Still The Place podcast to talk with his former castmates and co-hosts of the show, Daphne Zuniga, Laura Leighton and Courtney Thorne-Smith.

Photo: JPI

Jack explained during the podcast that the fan faction and fervor for When Calls the Heart is similar to when he played Frisco on General Hospital, noting how the soap, “Was my big break. That fan base of that soap opera is still there.” Wagner, who has appeared on numerous television series and motion pictures including his turn as Nick Marone on The Bold and the Beautiful, shared that no matter who else he plays, or what other project he appears in, Frisco is number one with the fans.

“I still get called Frisco probably more than anything. When a fan base starts to fall in love with the characters, it’s very real for them. It (When Calls the Heart) reminds me a little bit of the GH fans back in the ’80s.”

Photo: FOX

As to why When Calls the Heart is so popular with “Hearties”, Wagner theorized, “I think people look for something that’s safe. We don’t show blood, we don’t show sex, we don’t show nudity, we don’t use profanity, but yet we can shoot a gun.”

When Melrose Place ended its run on Fox in 1999, it was none other than Wagner and Heather Locklear (ex-Amanda) who appeared in the series final scene. Jack remembered, “I felt really honored to have the last scene of the show to be Heather and I, having bought this island and faked our death and doing our vows and walking off on the beach in the sunset. (It) was like, wow, what an honor to kind of carry the old guard into the last scene of the show, right?”

Photo: ABC

So, do you think it’s time for a guest stint by Jack Wagner with a solid story for Frisco Jones, to return to GH given that Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) and the WSB has set up a bureau in Port Charles? Share your thoughts via the comment section below. But first, check out when Frisco rehearsed with Blackie and the Riff Raffs during his early days on the soap opera, followed by his brand-new visit to the ‘Still The Place” audio podcast.

12 Comments

12 Comments
oldest
newest

Is it time for a return visit? In a word, no. There’s plenty of characters I’d love to see back, but Frisco is NOT on the list.

As much as I would like to have Frisco back, I don’t want any more short storyline arcs. There are too many stories that need to be resolved instead of continuing to bring on new characters with no focus. In addition, can the writers please resolve the murder of John Cates?

Frisco has family in PC a daughter Maxie and 3 grandkids.
Frisco was close to Anna.
Maybe Frisco can solve John Cates Murder.
Frisco is goes back to 1984 so he not New.

He is so cute yes come back

1No… he needed to come when Maxie was in danger with Peter August. If he couldn’t show up for that, what could he possibly show up for now? The Brennan / Valentin situation? He’s no longer in charge at the WSB.

I am okay without a Frisco visit. Not really needed, especially with an already overly bloated cast.

I remember Frisco very clearly from back in the day. Felicia just mentioned her time with him while trying to warn Carly about being with Brennan. All the characters Frisco was involved with have moved on and have their own lives, including his surviving daughter. There is no reason for him to show up on canvas again.

Jack was quite verbal about his disappointment with his last visit for the show’s 50th in 2013.

While I’m pushing to give Felicia a storyline, Frisco’s return would not be a top choice. However, they did allude to Mac’s 6 month absence as being off to help Frisco, so they could revisit that.

Would love to see Jack back on GH

There’s no need for Frisco to return. The canvas is full enough.

Jack Wagner would be a real breath of fresh air and a shot in the arm this show needs.
Love him and wish he’d do it.
You could get rid of over 50 percent of the current characters and they wouldn’t be missed.

Yes! Frisco needs to go to PC and take his woman back!!

General Hospital

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason and Britt Reach an Impasse; Is This the End of Their Relationship?

Published

on

By

Jason and Britt

On the Friday, September 11 episode of General Hospital, Jason (Steve Burton) and Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) relationship becomes strained to potentially the point of no return.

Things take a turn when an unglued Britt having been traumatized by almost being killed by Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) asks Jason to back her up with the PCPD when she reports Anna for attempted murder.

However, Jason told Britt, he can’t. Jason shares that he does not believe Anna would have gone through with shooting her. Therefore, Britt was not in any real imminent danger. Britt is flabbergasted and hurt that Jason is refusing to tell the police what he actually witnessed for himself on Mount Emerson.

Britt

Courtesy/ABC

BRITT WANTS BACK UP FROM JASON

Jason counters that he can’t believe that Britt would want Anna punished. or sent to prison, or a mental facility after the trauma she endured while being locked up and mentally tortured while at Wyndemere.

He asks Britt, “How could you even say that you want her locked up or prosecuted for what she did when you knew she was being held prisoner and you did nothing to save her?” Britt is stunned by Jason’s response.

Coming up, official General Hospital spoilers share that on the upcoming Monday, September 14 episode, Jason confides in Carly (Laura Wright), while Britt is stung. In the video preview that aired at the end of the Friday, September 11 episode for this coming Monday, Britt says to Jason, “You don’t believe me. Do you?”

General Hospital head scribes, Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte previously teased in their fall preview of the soap, “Britt and Jason have come a long way and fought a lot of enemies to be together. But the most stubborn obstacle to their happiness isn’t without, it’s within. Decisions Britt made to stay alive while under Cullum’s thumb will come back to haunt her and may prove too difficult for this unlikely couple to survive.”

So, what do you think will happen? Will Jason and Britt break-up over Britt’s lies and Jason’s unwillingness to report Anna’s crime against her? Do you want Jason and Britt to go their separate ways? If they do, will Britt become romantically involved with Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) ? If so, who do you pair Jason with? Anyone? Weigh-in via the comment section.

Continue Reading

General Hospital

Kearran Giovanni Debuts on ‘General Hospital’ as Anna Devane’s New Therapist

Published

on

By

Kearran Giovanni

If Anna Devane’s (Finola Hughes) new therapist on General Hospital looks familiar to you, it’s because actress Kearran Giovanni, who plays Dr. Nichols, previously played a doctor on One Life to Live!.

Viewers tuning-in to the Thursday, September 10 episode of GH got their first look at Dr. Nichols who has been brought in to help Anna recover from her PTSD and trauma following the reveal that she has been suffering from a break in reality since before being put in mental health facility in France, after being gaslighted by Cullum and company earlier in the year.

One Life to Live fans will recall that Kearran Giovanni played Dr. Vivian Wright in 2009, and it was then she first worked with current General Hospital EP, Frank Valentini, who at the time was at the helm in Llanview.

Photo: JPI

WHERE ELSE HAVE YOU SEEN KEARRAN GIOVANNI?

Giovanni appeared on OLTL in the recurring role through 2012 and in the final ABC episode of the beloved series was the the ob/gyn who delivered Destiny Evans (Shenell Edmonds) and Matthew Buchanan’s (Eddie Alderson) baby into the world, whom they named Drew Buchanan II after Bo Buchanan’s (Robert S, Woods) late son. In addition, Vivian has been dating Shaun Evans (Sean Ringgold).

In addition to One Life to Love, Giovanni has very impressive credits having appeared in numerous TV series and motion pictures including starring in the TNT drama Major Crimes from 2012-18, ABC’s Designated Survivor 2017-19, the CW’s Black Lightning from 2019-20. Most recently, Giovanni appeared on the Fox series, The Resident and has a recurring role on the CW’s crime series, Walker from 202-2024.

HEALING ANNA

On today’s General Hospital, after Anna’s harrowing meltdown where she almost shot and killed Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) after seeing visions of “Peter August” (Wes Ramsey), Jason (Steve Burton) saved the day and talked Anna down from committing murder. Now, Dr. Nichols was introduced as a valuable staff member at the hospital.  Although, this marked the first time in the history of the show we have heard of her character.

So, do you remember seeing Kearran Giovanni on One Life to Live? Happy to see that Anna may have a qualified therapist in charge of her healing, unless the doctor turns out to be not on the up and up? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.

Continue Reading

General Hospital

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Anna Breaks Down in Front of Jason and Britt After Shots Are Fired

Published

on

By

Finola Hughes

The Wednesday, September 9 episode of General Hospital featured top-notch performances by Finola Hughes and Steve Burton, as Anna holds Jason and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) at gunpoint on Mount Emerson.

Anna is not in her right mind as hallucinations of Peter (Wes Ramsey) overtake her, egging her on to shoot and kill Britt. Jason begs Anna to put down the gun, but it’s clear Anna is speaking to someone who is not there, but in a direction that is just past Britt.

Suddenly, Anna screams at Britt, “You’re just like your father!” Anna also tells Britt that she knew Britt was aware that she was locked up on Spoon Island and did nothing to save her. Britt turns to Jason and tells him she had no idea Anna was on the Island, “until Cullum showed up in Port Charles.” That declaration gave Jason pause.

Courtesy/ABC

“PETER” TAKES A BULLET

Next, Anna is overcome with angst, filled with tears and screams out, “I won’t let you beat me!” She fires the gun where the imaginary Peter was standing, as Britt screams and Jason dove to cover her. Now completely shaken, Jason took the weapon from Anna and ordered Britt to leave the scene as Anna collapsed in Jason’s arms.

Jason was so concerned for Anna. She reveals she’s been seeing visions of Peter August since France. Jason shared his theory with Anna that she was manifesting her worst fears about Faison. However he knows deep down Anna would never have shot Britt. Jason promises to come back and clean up the area, but would take Anna home first.

Jason

Courtesy/ABC

ANNA ADMITS TO EMMA SHE TRIED TO KILL BRITT

At Anna’s, Jason brings her in the front door as Emma is there. Jason tells Emma (Braedyn Bruner) he would like to return and spend the night. A confused and worried Emma get the full story from her grandmother.

Anna explains she tried to kill Britt and she is not as well as she was pretending to be in France. Cut to: Jason cleaning up the site of Anna’s plot against Britt on Mount Emerson. He moves over and finds bullet casings on the ground and examines one of them.

The story climax also signaled the end of the run for Wes Ramsey, who has been showing up on episodes over the last several months as Anna’s dark side conscience. Now that Anna was able to break the psychological hold visions of “Peter” had on her, it ends this latest return of Ramsey’s.

So, what did you think about the scenes between Anna and Jason? Do you think Jason and Britt’s relationship will come to an end now that seemingly Britt revealed she knew Anna was held captive after Cullum came to town? Glad to know Anna won’t be haunted by visions of Peter August anymore? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

Continue Reading

Video Du Jour

Jonathan Bennett joins the cast of GH as Joe Fitzpatrick. Catch the latest promo! Leave a comment.Leave A Comment

Recent Comments

Power Performance

Heather Tom

The Bold and the Beautiful

Airdate: 7-24-2026

Popular

12
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x