Breaking News
Leslie Charleson Returning To General Hospital
Great news GH longtime fans! Leslie Charleson (Monica Quartermaine) announced on her Twitter account on Saturday that she is returning back to the show after temporarily being replaced by Patty McCormack.
Back in April, Charleson revealed she had injured her leg, McCormack stepped in to keep Monica’s story going which has seen the head of the Q household being part of Nelle’s (Chloe Lanier) storyline, as well as Kiki’s (Hayley Erin) hospital harassment suit against Dr. Bensch (James DePaiva).
Look for Charleson to begin taping the week of July 23rd; meaning she should be back on-air as Monica by mid-August.
Leslie has now been with General Hospital for over 40 years since her debut back in 1977.
Glad to hear this veteran favorite is on her way back to the screen? Comment below.
So happy to have Leslie back & that she’s healed. I liked her replacement but thought she would make a better Audrey than Monica.
yes,,,nice to see her back…but im not watching after Nelle’s story wraps…Patty McCormack seemed more suited playing Helene Cassidine or her sister…
Ooh! Good suggestion, jimh!
Alex’s mom maybe????
How about as Monica’s long-lost evil sister ala shades of. “Rhoda?”
I will take that…her first job is to work as the Corinthos housekeeper who poisons the entire family…as she makes her escape she runs down Peter and a few others useless boring characters!!!
Works for me, Jimh! Paging Patty McCormack…..Port Charles once again requires your presence!!!
Yay! Love Leslie and glad she’s back. I love her interaction with Drew. She was so kind to him when Sonny, Carly, Spinelli, Robin, all turned their backs on him. She’s gonna get a wakeup call regarding Nelle, but that’ll be fun, too. Not to mention the infamous Dr. Bensch situation.
I like Leslie Charleson (Monica Quartermaine) but- I like Patty McCormack’s Monica much more.
Same as I like Maxies stand in better.
One would have thought you’d learned from your criticism of Laura/Genie Francis 🙂
Although she wasn’t the first to play her, Leslie Charleson IS Monica. 40 years.
It’s her part (Gloria gave it to her) just like it’s her house (Alan gave it her).
Welcome back LC.
hi Steve,
I never once ”criticized” Genie, I don’t do that.
I have never cared for Laura she irks me and I have said as much lol ..
I haven’t watched GH for four decades to be attached to Leslie Charleson’s Monica and I said I do like her.
However, I liked Patty McCormack’s Monica better.
You have every right to like who you like, Su. We all prefer different characters and actors. It’s just that many get used to an actor in a role if that actors been playing him/her for years, and we, the viewer, identify with that actor AS the character.
Again, an example would be Tom Ellis as Lucifer. Imagine if he left and someone else stepped in to play him. (Though it does and has happened even with prime time shows dating way back.)
By the way, I liked Molly as Maxi, too. If she took over because Kristen decided to leave I’d miss Kristen but I think I’d be happy with Molly. But then Kristen came back and it felt like home. LOL; what I mean by that is because I have been watching quite the while that familiarity I mentioned before kicked in and she just IS Maxi.
Makes sense what you said though; if you’re not a long time viewer you don’t have the same history with the character. People are all excited over at Days that Kate Mansi is coming back as Abby. I’m disappointed because as a newer viewer, I never saw her in the role and I LOVE Marci Miller and to ME, SHE is Abby!
No worries… 😉
I am happy that Leslie has recovered from her injury, and is back at GH. Now please bring back our GH queen Genie/Laura,and be great if you guys could get Tyler to return as well.Miss him,and miss Prince Nikolas Cassadine..Having some good storylines for both Nikolas C ,and Laura Collins is what we need ,and all our beautiful GH regular actors instead of all the new people brought on board and some given contracts..I have watched the show for many years and support our wonderful and outstanding actors that have been a part of our show for so years and have been dedicated to the show,and hung in there.Also looking to hopefully see more from our once beautiful couple Kelly/Sam,and Billy/Drew.They are outstanding,and miss them together.
IF Genie ever comes back to GH, then I’ll watch again.
Nancy please give it up this is Franks Gh and yes it will die but Genie is not coming back ! Back to what??? I have not watched in three months I have read weekly reports it is nonsense ! She was a very lively memory in the 80 and 90 but time moves on she is better off
Oh thank heaven! I used to love Patty McCormack back in the day. I remember when she was a very little girl in The Miracle Worker, as Hellen Keller on the old Playhouse 90 and a teen on I remember Mama, with Peggy Wood and many other greats. BUT, she is not Monica, and I would wince seeing her in that role.I am sure she was not give much notice, in stepping in like that, and know she did her best. Would love to see more of her. Welcome back to Leslie Charleson!
Come on you guys.There has to be some old broad out there, close to my age, who remembers Mama!
Oh Violet, I do “remember Mama” and “The Bad Seed”, Patty’s Oscar-nominated role. And I’ve been begging for the old “Playhouse 90” CLASSICS to get a DVD release. Those TV milestones need to be remembered, preserved, and treasured. “Twelve Angry Men”, “Days of Wine and Roses”, etcetera, weren’t just movies. They were often classic television plays FIRST. And most were done LIVE, so they had to get it right the first time! But, those were days when actors learned their craft and respected it, much like daytime actors. No “instant stars” like the “legends” who’ve been here less than 5 years. And why did George Clooney receive the AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD at age 56? Because he’s a nice guy? Give me a break!
Soaphound, You sure made my day today! So surprised to hear of someone remembering all you spoke of.Ronald Reagan’s G.E Theater was pretty good too. I will really have to forgive you now, for not caring for Wes/Peter.Ha! Have a good day.
Welcome back, Leslie……all fixed and brand new. LOL…..cheers!! To your health!!
I wasn’t feeling it with the temporary replacement. Soooo happy to finally get you back!!
I join you in welcoming back Leslie to the GH canvas, CeeCee, but I have to say that I thought Patty Mc Cormack did a superb job as Monica in the interim. I didn’t find her presence to be jolting whatsoever, and she picked right up where the character left off before Leslie’s departure. A total pro! Hope she gets another soap role as a reward for stepping in so skillfully at a moment’s notice.
Hey, Shaybelle,
I had never heard of Patty McCormack before now……she was just the opposite of Monica…. too smiley and cheerful; almost not into the role….just my feeling. The ‘interim’ was too long. LOL. Nonetheless, Leslie needed to heal fully and completely.
Take it from me, every time the weather turns —becomes inclement, that is, Leslie will feel pain, unfortunately.
I can’t even kneel on my knee, any longer….it’s that bad!!
@CeeCee….I.previously knew of Patty from, of course, “The Bad Seed,” plus, she did a lot of episodic tv work during the late ‘70’s and ‘80’s…heck she even co-starred in that dreadful “Three’s Company” spin-off, “The Ropers” which I believe is currently running on retro tv? But, yes, she is generally a genial spirit in her roles, so that makes her quite likable, not to mention, I think, very youthful! I do wish that she had been given an opportunity on GH to share a momentary glimpse of what an adut “Rhoda” could have been….what a kick! As for your ongoing painful injury aftermath, I can only imagine what an ordeal church is for you these days….all that kneeling and up and down business. Ouch!
HaHaHaHaHa….all that Church kneeling?!?! You’re right….Mass is excrutiating. I hope the Heavens do not punish me for laughing.
I just do not kneel any more…..tying my daughter’s little sneakers, when she goes to the park with Daddy, is a chore…..I just squat or sit on the floor. LOL. And, Daddy has a long way to go….to reach the floor. HaHa. My son ties his sister’s shoes when he’s around…or Nanny.
Next time I watch “The Ropers”, I will make sure to catch Patty. She just has such a happy face, even when not smiling.
It’s not that I didn’t like her, Shay…..as I said, one becomes so used to the original portrayer that anyone else is looked upon as an intruder. I know it’s not a rational way of thinking, but, hey…..can’t stop the mind from thinking what it wants to think.
I won’t correspond for a few days, mia bell’amica…..soooo, Happy Independence Day. Happy celebration to you and yours. To your health, Salute; Salut, Til din helse ……
Thank you, CeeCeeGirl! Same to you, yours and all of the nice people here at MFtv!!! And of course, Happy Birthday, America!!! I hear you about the mass thing…I haven’t been for quite awhile, but I have bony kneecaps and it really did hurt to kneel, no matter how well padded the kneelers in question happened to be! I really do not miss that at all! But yes, do look out for Patty on “The Ropers.” She was their next door neighbor/wife of Jeffrey Tambor’s character and they had an adorable little boy. Quite frankly, the show was pretty awful, but Patty was a bright spot in the otherwise dismal series. Having said that, I can fully understand your preference for LC’s Monica…even though you’ve only known her for a few years, I’ve been accustomed to her my entire GH viewlng life, so for anyone else to portray this character was indeed jarring. I simply appreciated Patty’s very professional and capable job that she performed at a moment’s notice. I hope she gets more soap work out of this experience! Anyway, I still owe you a lengthy response from a few days back, so I will get on it as soon as the opportunity presents itself…so sorry for the delay! In the meantime, enjoy your holiday….may it be a happy and safe one! Later, mia amica!
Patty was good but you can never watch a replacement and not wonder how the original actor would have done things differently and often times better.
Yay!!! I get my Monica back. I missed you, Leslie. Patty McCormack did a very good job filling in for you but you’ve always been my favorite on the show.
Very glad to hear she’s returning to the fold and in better health! Can’t wait to see her scenes air!
This is great news. Leslie Charleson’s Monica has been missed, although the temp replacement did a good job.
Patty did an admiral job BUT Leslie IS Monica! Glad she is okay and I hope she brings Jimmy Lee and Celia with her!
Yay! Glad to hear you are doing well. Miss seeing you and spending time in the water with you and all the others. Good luck and may you spend many more years doing what you love.
Breaking News
Rosie O’Donnell Says She Will Return to ‘The View’ During its Season 30

Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”

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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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Breaking News
Television Academy and NATAS Open Reunification Talks After Split Almost 50 Years Ago

In what could prove to be a massive shake-up ahead, both the TV Academy (ATAS), who presides over the Primetime Emmys, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), who preside over the Daytime Emmys, are in exploratory reunification discussions to merge the two organizations into one.
Both sides received an overwhelming vote and support from their boards to evaluate what a unified Academy could look like. However there is no formal calendar at this juncture for the discussions. In addition, because of the ongoing unification talks that should occur, the TV Academy board has voted to extend all current sitting Governors’ terms by one year so they can see the process through.
Boards at both organizations voted overwhelmingly to evaluate what a unified Academy could make possible: a strong vision for the Academy’s future, more effective thought leadership for the industry, broader service and support for members coast-to-coast, and new momentum and opportunities across the full complement of national Emmy competitions.

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AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS, CAN THE EMMYS BE UNDER ONE BANNER?
In a joint statement, ATAS and NATAS shared, “Television remains the most powerful medium we have to shape culture and prompt conversations that define us—no matter the size of the screen, With the business of television undergoing such a monumental transformation, this is the right moment to explore a reunification of our Academies, providing our members and our industry with a bolder voice advocating for them and a stronger partner to navigate the future with them.”
If the reunification talks continue, this would be the first time since the two Emmy organizations split back on June 30, 1977 that they have tried to come together, all of this after almost three decades of often uneasy and strained tension between the two.
The most recent joint change came in 2022 when a move of the game show categories went from NATAS to ATAS’ and now are in the Primetime Emmys.
Deadline notes that a unification of the two television academies who overall preside over nighttime and daytime programming would be similar how SAG and AFTRA used to represent performers from completely different dayparts of work.
Could the Daytime Emmys finally see some love in primetime and have their major categories televised as part of the annual kudofest every September? Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place live on Monday, September 14th starting at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT and air on NBC and stream on Peacock emanating from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. While, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on Friday, October 30, time to be announced, live from the Hollywood Palladium and will be streamed on watchtheemmys.tv
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.
The Television Academy (ATAS) strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry.
So, would you like to see the Primetime Emmy and the Daytime Emmys fold into one show if the two unions reached a unification arrangement? Do you hope that after almost 50 years, the two organizations can finally make some serious headway? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 15

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 15, respectively.
General Hospital was next with 13 overall nominations, followed by Days of our Lives with 8 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 7 nods. The full reveal on Tuesday, follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony are set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. The ceremony is currently planned to stream via watch.theemmys.tv and its associated apps. For the second year in a row, both the main Emmys and the Creative Arts will be presented together in one night.

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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories. Congratulations to all!

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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates

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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful

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Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital

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Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View

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Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court

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Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”

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Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
Outstanding Costume Design / Styling for a Daytime Program
The Jennifer Hudson Show, Episode 4140
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless Episode 13149
The Young and the Restless Episode 13273
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Daytime Program
The Bold and the Beautiful, Episode 9658
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4039
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5007
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13260
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates Episode 104
General Hospital Episode 15624
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4010
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 6169
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Daytime Program
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Live with Kelly and Mark Episode 250414
The View Episode 6280
The Young and the Restless Episode 13145
The Young and the Restless Episode 13244
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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