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Jeff Kober Returns to General Hospital
Look who’s back to keep Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) company at Pentonville? Daytime Emmy-winner, Jeff Kober is reprising his role of Cyrus Renault. For just how long, we will have to watch all-new episodes of General Hospital to know.
On Thursday’s episode of GH, Laura (Genie Francis) and Martin’s (Michael E. Knight) criminal-ridden sibling was sitting in his cell, when he found out a new prisoner was joining him. Cyrus shared, “I know him, his name is Drew Cain … he’s a friend.”
When Kober last appeared on GH, the convict claimed he found religion. In addition, he was keeping tabs on Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) from afar.
How will Cyrus use Drew’s stay in the slammer to his advantage? Will he help Drew out … or blackmail him? Stay tuned.
So, glad to see Cyrus back on the Port Charles canvas? Do you hope to see more scenes between Jeff Kober and Genie Francis in the future? Comment below.
It’ll be good to have him back on the scene. Jeff/Cyrus always gives such a nuanced performance.
Welcome back!
It strikes me as funny that Cyrus’ incarceration has lasted longer than most who’ve gone to prison on GH (or any other soap, for that matter). Heather has been in and out so often that it’s difficult o count her as a long-term stay. Dr.Steven Lars went off to prison a long time ago and I haven’t heard of him getting out. The same goes for that other doctor, Patrick Drake’s brother ~ was it Matt? And those two were mostly good guys. If you’re even close to a main character, your sentence is usually commuted after a scant two months. I look for Drew to be out for Thanksgiving. LOL!
In the meantime, there should be some interesting scenes with hm and Cyrus in Pentonville.
He’s certainly a sight for sore eyes. Just when I thought I would take a long break from GH, they bring this guy back. He is a brilliant actor, able to convey a complexity of emotions to this part. Sadness, vulnerability, humor and abject sinisterness all commingle; rising and interchanging to the surface. He also looks great! I only wish Genie Frances weren’t on her summer break because I love me some Cyrus and Laura scenes. However, I’d happily settle for Cyrus-Kevin scenes. Two incredibly gifted actors exchanging barbs would be a lot of fun!
You said it, Harry. When Cyrus appeared the other day, I literally began grinning from ear to ear. He almost makes me want to visit Pentonville! He was great with Spencer.. maybe he can enliven the human driftwood Drew.
Kevin is barely on Harry. Laura might as well be single. As for in-story, Kevin is going with Laura so there won’t be any Cyrus-Kevin scenes either. I’m hoping for Martin-Cyrus, Sonny-Cyrus, Spencer-Cyrus, scenes. Plenty of people he pissed off that he can play with, but unless he gets Drew to bust him out, lol, they’ll have to visit dear Cy in the slammer.
I’m so glad to see Jeff Kober back. He’s so talented and brings alot to the scenes. Maybe he has changed?! That remains to be seen.
Thought it was really bizzare how they stuck a random scene of Cyrus doing his religious act in the middle of the “couples making out to bad music” montage yesterday.
But it’s good to see the Virus back, regardless.
Bizarre yes, but I loved it! It was the best part of the scenes of “couples making out to bad music”!
Nothing against Kober, he is a great actor, but I’m not a fan of this character.
Me neither. Course I hate man buns and men with ponytails, soooooooo….
I’m with you ……. Not a fan either
Me either. That and the man earring — so passe.
Yay. Love Jeff Kober
Always good to have Kober back on the screen.
Can anything be done to make Drew seem interesting or even relevant? The pairing with Carly is snoozeville. What kind of father willingly abandons his young daughter after being held from seeing her for 3 years?
How is the biological son of Alan Quartermaine & Susan Moore such a dullard? Both were vibrant characters.
Are the viewers supposed to forget that Drew still has Jason’s memories in his brain? It would be an interesting therapy session if Kevin helped Drew find out his attraction to Carly was related to those memories.
Tracy got it right when she mentioned Alan turning over in his grave. That actually would’ve happened as soon as Drew started pursuing Carly – the downfall of all 3 of Alan’s sons.
I actually liked the character of Drew as written for and performed by Billy Miller. I recognize little of that nowadays.
Excellent points Steve! Cameron’s Drew has none of the charm and personality that Billy Miller brought to the role, and I don’t believe this relationship with Carly for a second!
Omg!!!! I have beem thinking the same thing
….this Drew is duller than dirty dish water and has never fit in. The actor’s voice is irritating as well!
Thank you for that, OG Steve—I really needed to hear how I feel about this Drew from someone else. Even his voice gives me acido.
I never liked this actor when he replaced Mark on Home and Family. I couldn’t hear him his voice is so faint. Hallmark changed the whole show and it went downhill from there and got cancelled. It had very high ratings when Mark and Christina were hosts. When I heard he was going to play Drew I said no way that will work. Yes it seems that they have forgotten he still has Jason’s memories.
Celia,
You say acido, but I remember the shelf at my Nona’s house with the big blue bottle. When I asked her about it she’d pat her stomach and say it was for her Agida.
Agree! Drew seems too weak for Carly. But the whole show now is so boring! I know the writers are on strike but nothing ever really happens now! Just more of the same drawn out storylines!
Drew ( new recast) is as boring as drying paint and i agree his voice is very irritating
While Cameron Matheson seems to be a pleasant and genial person, he’s best suited to be a game show host. Every character he “plays” is one he plays the exact same way. No ability to bring individuality, nuance to different characters. In the case of GH and Drew, it’s too stark a difference from the essence of the character to watch. While it’s clear the network loves the actor and believes he’s a draw, they’ve erred in believing he’s a positive to GH. He’s turning off too many. Give him a game show if you want to give him employment.
OG Steve,
I also thought it crazy but typical that Drew was willing to sell his business to give Carly the money she needs. Up till now I haven’t cared a bit whether Jason ever came back, but I really think we could use him now, but know realistically that Carly would be monopolizing his time and speaking of money, has Diane ever mentioned a Will or is it there isn’t one because of the lack of a body? I don’t remember any of this stuff coming up, about Jason.
The last time Jason “died”, Danny was a newborn and Jake was assumed to be dead, too. It’s too difficult keeping up with who has ELQ shares. BTW, who’s running the company with Ned out of his mind and Valentin on a mission with Laura & Kevin?
They probably just dusted off Jason’s plaque from the Q crypt from the last time he was dead.
The interesting story would be for Cyrus to use Drew’s portion of Jason’s memories to bring down Sonny. But no, we’re destined for something more boring.
It would be insane for Jason to leave money to Carly if that’s what you were wondering; it should all have gone to his kids. The most he should have left Carly is a “count to ten” recording. lol As for Drew, the “real” Drew would never have left his daughter to spare Carly. It’s not just how Cameron plays the part; the character has been completely rewritten to be lapdog 2.0. The best bet would be for them to write a story arc where they discover he still has residual memories from Jason which has led him down this crazy “love” obsession for Carly.
Love Mr. Kober’s portrayal of Cyrus! The villain you love to hate.
So glad you are back on GH!
Welcome back! Cyrus brings a lot of intrigue & excitement back to the GH storyline. You either love him or hate him. True soap opera storyline!!
I’m really glad your back.
I like Cyrus even though he is a bad guy. He really just a big ole mamas boy. I look forward to seeing him play his part.
We love Jeff’s acting on GH and when he was on SONS of ANARCHY. Great Actor.
Good to see him back
Jeff Kober is a great actor, always glad when he’s back on the show. I wish Cyrus would go back to his evil ways. He was a lot of fun as a villain. They need a good villain on the show again, since they’ve gotten rid of Victor and Ryan this year, and all the other all-time greats like Helena and Faison are long gone.
Yeshyyyyyy!!so happy to see Jeff (Cyrus) again—His compelling presence always devours any scene. I don’t know—-he just has a way about him—-love him.
I fell in love with Jeff Kober and his acting skills when he was on China Beach not so long ago. So glad to see him pop up on General Hospital again.
Hi, Diane—I felt the same way when I first saw him as he guest-starred on Law and Order-SVU—I was still in College ( early 2000’s), but I remember how impressed I was, by his performance, albeit he was a real baddie.
Hope you didn’t miss him in his season 2 episodes of Big Sky! Still on Hulu, I believe!
I’m going to join the hallelujah chorus and say amen to all the positive comments! I was thrilled to see Jeff at the end of Friday’s episode and look forward to seeing him again!
Would be great to see him.
Jeff plays his part so well! He makes it a pleasure to hate Cyrus !!
Love the actor, the character not so much and do not for a minute believe “he’s found God” I love the way Laura tames him down though now that she’s gone for the summer, he’ll be able to do a lot of damage. Hope Drew will be able to stand up to him. At least he’s got Sonny’s men watching after him.
So very happy to see Jeff Kober as Cyrus back on GH He’s a real good actor! please keep his character on going! He makes GH more interesting it’s been quite a bore lately! I think villains make the soaps worthwhile! and I am so happy that he received a daytime Emmy for supporting actor he deserves that award!
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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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