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Ryan Carnes On His General Hospital Return For Bobbie’s Memorial Episodes: “It Was a True Honor to Pay Homage and Give Proper Tribute”
Last week on General Hospital, viewers said goodbye to Bobbie Spencer and honored the late Jackie Zeman in a two-part story arc that included the beloved GH nurse’s memorial service, and Bobbie’s family and friends sharing remembrances with “Angela” (Brighton Hertford), the AP reporter from Amsterdam (who turned out to be BJ Jones visiting from heaven0),
One of the more highly-anticipated returns for the farewell was Ryan Carnes, who played Bobbie’s adopted son Lucas Jones. Prior to these episodes, viewers last saw Carnes as Lucas back in early 2020.
On Monday, taking to his Instagram, Carnes shared his thoughts on his brief return. “Thank you to everyone who tuned into the General Hospital farewell episodes last week and celebrated Jackie’s life with us,” Carnes expressed.
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Ryan added, “It was a true honor to pay homage and give proper tribute to such a kind, beautiful person and powerhouse actress. She is sorely missed, but I sure am grateful the world got her for as long as it did and that we got to send her off with so much love.”
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So, do you wish Ryan Carnes would come back to GH more often? What did you think of the sentiments he shared on his former on-screen mom, Jackie Zeman? Comment below.
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Absolutely wish he’d come back full time! Seeing him and Samuel together as Lucas and Felix made me so sad for the days when they both had such moving stories. There was so much more to mine with Lucas and Ryan was the ultimate Lucas in my book. His grief during Bobbie’s memorial was on point, the heart-broken son who looks like he’s numb or going to break down any moment yet struggles to keep it together. Very moving even though they barely gave him any lines or had any of the regular characters address their sympathy to him.
That scene where Laura walked up to Carly and Lucas standing together, addressed all her remarks to Carly and then hugged her and walked away without so much as a pat on the shoulder to Lucas was just plain weird. Then they had Laura sitting right next to him for the service!
They should bring him back full-time. He’s Bobbie’s son. He is Luke’s namesake, and he is a doctor. The show needs him!
Would be great to have Lucas on regularly- as long as the writers give him story – not as a “talk to” character. Sadly, I don’t think that’s part of Chris & Dan’s plan.
Was good to have Lucus come back. Would be even better if the character was brought back. Brad was brought back but seems to be gone again.. as does his Aunt Selina. Would be great if all 3 were involved in a storyline again.
He was gracious. The entire thing was a slap in the face to Ryan and “Lucas.” The only grief that mattered was Carly’s, the only one of Bobbie’s children to give a eulogy was Carly, the only one who got to sit down & talk to BJ was Carly, the only one who found out that Bobbie had been involved in rescuing trafficked kids was Carly, the only one of Bobbie’s children who went to find the girl Bobbie was trying to save was Carly. Lucas got the “big reveal” moment at the end where he was allowed to stop in his tracks for a moment at the name, Champ. I’m surprised Carly wasn’t in the scene with him. Ugh.
Actually you are wrong Angela(bl ) did interview Lucas watch January 11th episode
I would absolutely love to see Lucas and Felix return fulltime to GH. But I still miss the old medical cast (Robin, Patrick, Steven Webber, Lainey, Kelly, and Matt) and medical storylines. There was a time GH had a great balance between the mob storylines and medical cases/storylines. I wish they could go back to that formula.
You’d think a gay EP would want at least one gay male couple…
GH could do itself some favors by evolving some. That includes developing families and story settings beyond the mob. Using peripheral characters from legacy families is a start.
You obviously don’t watch they do more then mob and use families
I’d love to have Lucas back full time. In my dream world, he’d reunite with Brad. I loved them.
I’d love for him to come back.
Yes, bring him back full-time! Where was Brad? He worked at the hospital with Bobbie and he was in a relationship with Lucas.
Probably one of the most wanted cast member returns, bring back Lucas at least recurring. Carnes would be great or recast with JP Lavosier
JP Labosier would also be great as Dillon Quartermaine
It would be great to see Ryan back full time. He is a terrific actor and we need to see a male gay storyline again on GH or at least representation acknowledging that we gay men make up a large portion of the GH audience!
He doesn’t want full time
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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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