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Kelly Monaco Gives Props to Former ‘Port Charles’ Leading Man, Michael Easton, as He Reflects on His OLTL Debut as John McBain

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Michael Easton has played a bevy of roles on daytime dramas and remains one of its most popular all-time stars. While viewers first got to know him as Tanner Scofield on Days of our Lives (1991-1992), he later became more soap-famous when he took on the role of Stephen Clay/Caleb the vampire on GH’s spinoff Port Charles from 2001-2003.

However, Michael’s longest running soap role was that of Llanview’s John McBain when the actor was cast in the role on One Life to Live. He played McBain from 2003-2012, and all the way through to One Life’s final episode on ABC

Taking to his Instagram this week, Easton reflected on his arrival, which was now 21-years-ago, with a clip of his very first scenes with David Fumero (ex-Cristian Vega) and Melissa Archer (ex-Natalie) and Trevor St. John (ex-Walker “Flynn” Laurence – at the time).

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Easton accompanied his post with “Someone was kind enough to send me this clip and remind me that 21 years ago today this character first set foot in the fictional town of Llanview, Pennsylvania. I’m not particularly sentimental but it’s really nice to see the amazing Melissa Archer, David Fumero and Trevor St. John. Two decades later and we’re all still friends.”

Meanwhile, Kelly Monaco (Sam, General Hospital) dropped a comment in Michael’s thread with mad love and respect for the actor and their time together as her leading man on Port Charles, Caleb Morley to her Livvie Locke. Later, they would both reconnect on General Hospital, she as Sam and he as McBain, then Silas Clay and lastly as Hamilton Finn. Sadly, in 2024, both actors are now gone from the ABC daytime drama series after being written-off.

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Sharing her thoughts on working with Michael, Kelly expressed, “Caleb (from Port Charles) will forever hold the number one spot in my heart, John McBain is a close second. But you Michael, you were my first co-star 25 yrs ago. I will cherish our memories and forever be indebted to you for leading me, teaching me, and guiding me through the nostalgia of all my firsts. You are a treasure, the gift that keeps giving. I thank you for sharing all of you. As I celebrate the glorious milestone of being an actor on #GH or the past 21yrs, I could not have done that without your patience and dedication, to making sure I felt safe and seen. Two-plus decades later, your impact has forever made an imprint on my soul. With internal love and friendship, you are adored.”

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What do you think of how Kelly shared how much she valued working with Michael Easton? Hard to believe both ar now gone from GH as well? Is John McBain your favorite soap role of Michael’s? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

 

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Would this not be a good time to try a OLTL reboot? After Kristen’s wedding photos, and Michael and Roger now free too… a plentiful cast right there.

Bring Michael back as John McBain and put Kelly back on as Sam and what a great pairing it would be. I’m still upset the show didn’t put Michael and Trevor back in their OLTL roles when that whole mess between ABC and Prospect Park was done with. That’s where the show dropped the ball.

Kelly’s tribute to Michael was wonderful. I must add that the GH writers killed both of their characters through horrible story lines long before they were taken off of the show.

Its s exhausting being a GH fan with all the bad news lately, and it makes it hard to enjoy the good, for me the return of Lucky has been a bust, I really haven’t enjoyed it mainly because it was really badly executed, from Laura originally setting out to look for him and it being switch around to make it a Carly and Jason coming to the rescue mission, so for me 2024 for GH has been not so good, obviously with Finn being written off and now Sam “gettin killed off”.all I can do is be patient stay optimistic and hope that down the line we as fan will get news of these two talented actors making their way back to GH.

No , all you can do is stop watching and supporting the show that’s what I have done after 36 years I’m done!! The way they treat the actors and honestly fans is horrible, they clearly don’t care what the fans like or want. I can’t wait to hear Kelly speak out I know they did her dirty and again us .

I still laugh thinking about Monica’s line to Hamilton Finn after a grueling shift. She told him, “Go get some sleep. You look like a vampire!”

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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“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.

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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.

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