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Lindsay Hartley Returns to General Hospital as Sam McCall
If you caught, or will be catching the Tuesday, January 2nd episode of General Hospital, you will see a familiar face reprising a role she previously stepped-in for.
Soap vet Lindsay Hartley is back as a temporary replacement once again for Kelly Monaco in the part of Sam McCall.
The former Passions and All My Children alum previously filled-in for Monaco in 2020 and 2022, and she is once again back on the ABC soap opera on a temporary basis.

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GH fans also saw a quick change in the role of Maxie Jones, when Kirsten Storms was out for an episode of taping that aired last week and was replaced Nicole Paggi.
Also out for the beginning of the year is Eden McCoy who is on a temporary leave of absence from the show and will be returning in February. Josslyn is currently being played by Courtney Fulk.
No word yet on the length of time Hartley will be in our-screens filling in for Kelly Monaco. However, Hartley took to her Instagram story and shared an image of her with Dominic Zamprogna as Dante and said, “Yes, one more time.”
So, if Kelly had to miss some episodes, are you glad its Lindsay playing the part in her absence? Comment below.
As Monaco is in the promotional cast photo for Bobbie’s memorial, Hartley is on for no more than a week.
Lindsay is just the best.
Wish it was permanent.
Same!! She is amazing and has huge chemistry with Dante! Love her!
I like Lindsey and glad she’d back temporarily. Love her Lifetime movies.
No one can play Sam but Kelly, l hope she’s ok and will be back before the weeks end
Nope I want Sam Kelly Monaco only
I agree with you, only Kelly can play that part.I have been watching GH for almost as long as it been on and still waiting for Jason to come back
Yep; if there a times Kelly needs time off and they need a temp recast I think Lindsay is perfect for the role.
Love Lindsay—ohhh, if only!!!
I like both Lindsay and Kelly. I wouldn’t mind if they wrote a character for Lindsay to portray full time. I usually have no interest in new characters entering the canvas but I wouldn’t mind that.
How do you write an article like this and NOT tell us why Monaco is temporarily replaced?!?
Anyway, I like Lindsey better than Kelly, so I would like to have her on full time.
@Michael
Szima is simply enquiring as to WHY Kelly Monaco is being temporarily replaced. With all due respect, your article does not mention the WHY (illness, personal leave, jury duty, etc, etc) for Monaco’s absence from the show.
You got the WHO, WHAT, WHERE… however, there’s no WHY!
We’re not entitled to know the why.
A true journalist’s job is to gather ALL the facts: the Who, What, Where, and Why (and sometimes… When). MF could have said, “We are not privy to the reason why Kelly Monaco is absent from GH” or, even better, “We reached out to GH for comment and they have not returned our calls” — that is more information to satisfy the reader. Not including a “WHY” is not journalism.
I attended the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU.
Granted this website is a blog format which acts like a news outlet.
Maybe it’s just not everyone’s business why Kelly is being replaced. It could be something personal, did you ever think if that?
As long as Kelly Monaco comes back Lindsay is ok but she is not Kelly (Sam)
Great to have Lindsay Hartley
back as Sam—
I like her 100% better than Kelly Monaco as Sam–
Kelly’s a better Sam than Lindsay ever was.
Kelly M is the best Sam.
Lindsey does a great job as Sam. General Hospital’s January 2nd, 2024 episode was brilliant.
If we can’t keep her permanent as Sam, how about she comes on as Cara?
I absolutely LOVE how Soaps adopt the live theatre concept of temporary replacements (a la understudies on stage..). The Show Must Go On! Even if you are filming scenes a month away from airdate..
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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.
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‘General Hospital’ Fan Club Weekend 2026 (Photos)

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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