General Hospital
Sloane Switch! GH Brings Back Robb Derringer To Replace Grayson McCouch!
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This morning General Hospital fans learned that Robb Derringer, the original Kyle Sloane of the ABC soap opera, is returning to the series in the role he originated. That means Grayson McCouch is out at the sudser.
However, a GH spokeperson related that Derringer and Sloane’s return will be short-lived revealing: “It doesn’t look like Sloane will stick around for long, though. At this point he’s back for a short story arc.” Derringer first played the part till November 2014, and was replaced by former ATWT vet McCouch in February of this year.
With Finola Hughes (Anna) headed back on to the canvas, what does this mean for the once potential budding romance between Sloane and Anna, if Derringer is only back for a short time?
Share your thoughts below on the return of Robb Derringer, and what you think will happen in story?
It’s about time Robb resumes the role of Kyle Sloane. Whatever the reason for Grayson’s departure, the return of Robb Derringer is the best recasting news of the day! I enjoyed Grayson on Another World, however I wasn’t feeling his portrayal as Sloane, as for Robb, I’m so pleased he was willing to return. Though, according to SOD, the story with Kyle Sloane will be short-lived, with that said, there was a big petition back at the beginning of the year to ‘Save Sloane’, so it seems that ABC will require another reminder from fans, that Robb Derringer is a gem. GH/ABC, don’t let this handsome brilliantly actor with great camera presence and resonant speaking voice… slip away, again! He completely embodies Kyle Sloane.
Welcome back, Robb. You were missed greatly by your fans.
I really like Robb Derringer, too. He reminds me of Harrison Ford! I’d love to see him paired with someone besides Anna. Anna should be with Scorpio.
I am glad Robb is back. He totally killed it in all of his scenes this past week. Can’t wait for more, I hope they keep him around.
Simple. You couldn’t understand what Grayson was saying. He mumbles a lot. Has always done that. He needs classes on how to properly enunciate words.
I liked Robb Derringer and was puzzled when they replaced him with Grayson McCouch. If they wanted Grayson so much they could have easily written a new character for him (they don’t seem to have a problem adding new characters) but I was shocked when he took over and he was a mess! He looked awful, unkempt, and yes, Carolina, he mumbled all his lines. What the hell? Was he always this bad? I remember he had popular stints on Another World and As The World Turns and nighttime but he was awful or didn’t care, or both.
I cringed every time he was on and playing the part like he was in a bad film noir. That style of acting didn’t cut it and he was a glaring miscast.
I’m happy the original Sloane is returning. Maybe with the head writer change, they will extend his stay and write for him and Anna.
My guess: Tristan Rogers is now off-contract with Young & Restless (check closing credits of Y&R, listed amongst recurring actors now). So with Anna’s return and Duke (and Luke) being gone, the plan is to start another new journey for Anna/Robert, so the Kyle Sloane character’s life got reimagined and they need a minor wrap-up to his story (since he’s a loose end in the “Anna killed Carlos” story). Grayson probably didn’t want to return to a character that definitely no longer had a future, so they asked Derringer back to wrap up Sloane, who accepted for the sake of the paycheck and a little more notoriety/buzz/screen time.
Your assessment of the situation sounds spot on. I loved TR on Y&R, but if they won’t use him properly then I rather see him go back to GH where they might bring him to be Anna’s love interest and would like to see them finally wrap up the loose end of “Robin in Paris” s/l. with her parents finally getting a clue that not all is right with Robin.
As for Sloane they wrote that character into a corner by first having him be a crooked cop and then by having him cover up Carlos murder. That character had great potential but they blew it. The silver lining in all this, is at least the new writers are writing him off properly and he didn’t just disappear like some characters on GH do.
For sure they are wasting his talents on Y&R.
Would it really have been that hard to have him go into business with his son, Cane and have to Aussies working together? I guess so. Instead we get him playing a weasel to Devon and Jill is practically nonexistent.
I am really growing tired of Y&R’s shenanigans. They do not know how to write for the over 40 actors. Poor Gloria is another example.
Oh wow, I wasn’t aware that Tristan Rogers was off contract on Y&R. GH better jump on that ASAP. Letting him walk away a few years ago was a huge mistake by Frank Valentini. It’s time for Robert Scorpio to come home to Port Charles where he belongs. I really hope you’re right, David.
I love a viewer who does their homework and is observant!
It’s too bad Derringer gets to come back only to be taken away again. Talk about a slap in the face.
I don’t really think it is a slap in the face. I look at it as a chance to redeem himself. GH hardly ever goes back to the original actor who played the role. Goes to show you that there was nothing wrong with him to begin with.
Good, sounds like the new writing team is taking their first step towards getting rid of some of the unnecessary characters that Carlivati created. Hopefully Valerie is next. Would love to see them right another terrible wrong, and bring back Ian Buchanan as Duke Lavery. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the ratings really started to nose dive after they killed off Duke.
This is disappointing to me. I thought there was something about Grayson that created chemistry w/ Anna. Nothing against Robb, but I did not feel that with him. I also loved seeing Grayson back on a soap. For those who loved Robb, happy for you guys. Me- sad.
I agree big big mistake..love Robert but Graysons Sloane and Anna had something big…
I totally agree that Grayson as Sloan had chemistry with Anna, and Robb did not. Imo Grayson is also more age appropriate with Anna as well.
I agree with you, I liked Grayson as Dusty on as the word turns and was glad to see him return on the soaps. Sad for me too.
Lena…Rob is actually older than Grayson, just has a more boyish look.
Not sure if this is accurate but they didn’t get rid of Grayson. He refused to come back because they’re planning on killing off the character.
Extremely disappointed that Grayson will not be returning for a longer s/l. I thought he and Anna had a lot of chemistry. I see none at all with Robb Derringer. I will be fast-forwarding these scenes.
im pretty much ffwding thru the whole show these days.Ava/Denise show has to end!
I totally agree! I thought Grayson had so much more chemistry than the original actor. I was so looking forward to more Grayson hotness (did I just write that?)
Disappointed, but as long as Finola is there, I’m happy!
I agree that it would have been intriguing to see a romance develop between Grayson’s Sloane and Anna. I didn’t care for Sloan when Derringer portrayed him.
I was looking forward to the Sloanna romance. It looks like poor Anna will no longer have a love interest on screen.
SO excited for Derringer’s return!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Have not watched “GH” since he left — so will be tuning in again. And am thrilled beyond measure that the writers/execs have been replaced with new blood. I’d watched “GH” for many, many years, but had been so irritated at how the creators ruined this once-great soap (which is another reason I stopped watching). I now have hope for “GH” to rise to the top again and be worth watching! YAY!!!
It amazes me that a “Fan” quits watching a show because of the loss of ONE actor?
Timmm… For starters, how rude of you. But obviously you failed to read the part in my message about how thrilled I am that there are also new writers now. Put two and two together and you could’ve assumed that the stories were so horrible that it was painful to watch. Robb Derringer offered a breath of fresh air for this former all-the-time watcher of “GH,” and hopefully with his return and the new writers, all will be well again. Seriously, the story lines and the dialogue had gotten so awful that I felt so bad for the actors. Again, with the new writers aboard and with the talented Derringer back, I’ll tune again to see what happens.
Thrilled to have him back..He killed it in those scenes last week. I can’t wait for more.
I am in different. I liked Robb first, but the second sloane really grew on me! Overall, I was really looking for an kyle and anna pairing. I hope they decide to extend the character to long term. He is one of the few assets that were actually good for Gh within the past three years…Let anna move on from both the men she’s dealt with in the past. It’s time anna had a new man! All in all, since GM was never given a fair chance due to the crappie material he was given and lack of character development.. I hope they bring him back as another character with ties. Maybe a doctor. They need more of those. After all it is general hospital.
He’s being Killed off.
HATE that he’s not around for long but love he’s back!! I bugged the pee out of TPTB over the switch!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS!!!!!!!
I love it as well and I don’t understand why we have to concentrate on him being killed off, lets enjoy him while he is around.
He looks much younger than Grayson ..
Anna a Cougar? lol
It will no longer be love anything between the two, way I see it.
Most likely he will help Anna bust the crooked Mayor and get Jordan out and Anna will once again regain her position in the PCPD ..
Actually, Derringer is a year older than McCouch. Don’t let their appearances fool you!
Here, here for youthful looking genes!
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The -RUMOR- (not verified as fact)
McCouch/Sloane did not come back..
He was asked back to be killed-off and he would not do it, so they got the Robb back for the short return..
GH mole;
RC was putting Sloane and Anna as a love interest and now the new writers are not going in that direction so Sloane needs to die lol because the new writers are taking Anna in a whole different direction..
Just a rumor supposedly from a GH mole..
but I gotta say.. it sounds like that is right on ..
Someone said Tristan is off contract over at Y&R? Maybe the new writers were told he is coming back to GH and he and Anna will end up back together?
Just what the doctor (“script doctor”?) ordered!
Soaps in Depth said Grayson had personality issues and was not asked back.
I never understood the reason for the recast in the first place, especially for such a minor, unimportant role. Robb was fine as Sloane, and for me, Grayson never clicked. He seemed awkward in all of his scenes, and his acting and line delivery was always seemed fake and over-the-top. No offence to him as an actor, (he was great on ATWT) but I didn’t like his portrayal of Sloane, nor the character itself.
However, I’m glad to hear Sloane won’t be sticking around, because he’s at the top of the list of useless GH characters. Hopefully the next ones to go are Sabrina, Valerie and Kiki.
And If GH wants to write a romantic story for Anna, they should find a way to either resurrect Duke or bring back Robert. Her possible relationship with Sloane would not have made them a supercouple, because of how unnecessary and unimportant Sloane is, with no ties to GH history.
Slone and Anna were to work together to take down the Mayor and ballot box thing..
A cop team whatever fighting the bad guys, Sloane somewhat a dirty cop perhaps
they had chem so the had soap sex lol ..
I preferred the original actor. Nothing personal against Grayson, but I think that Robb did a better job with the character.
Yet, it was totally out of character for Anna to sleep with someone else so soon after Duke’s death. That’s something Sam or Carly might do, not Anna.
They really need to bring back Ian Buchanan as Duke and have a real love story for Duke and Anna.
If Tristan is finally off contract at Y&R, then let’s hope he comes home to GH as well. His talent has long been wasted on Y&R. How about re-visiting the Duke/ Anna/ Robert triangle from the 90s?
Make Robert the Police Commissioner again.
All of this would raise viewership.
Sloane who…character not even interesting to be…better if Robert came back instead!!!
I liked Derringer better than the new Sloane, so good.
I think the original Sloane’s character was too hard hitting with a real dark side and an agenda, out to get Anna and others. For me, Derringer was not a likable Sloane, who had no chemistry with Finola. As we know when last seen on canvas,Sloane was up to his ears in the many crimes he’d committed . Derringer does bring out the character’s sleazy, egocentric bordering on megalomania personality. If they are bringing him back to expose all of his wrongdoings and then get rid of him I’ll be happy- as long as his knowledge of Anna’s crime is left unsung.
Are you sure you don’t mean the second Sloane??? Hahah… ‘Cause that’s how I felt about the second one. 😉 To me, Derringer brings class and intrigue, the kind of charm that the old 1940s stars had — esp. when paired with Anna. Isn’t it interesting how we all have different takes on this? 🙂 Am enjoying reading through all the messages, and look forward to seeing where the writers take us…hopefully, by keeping Sloane alive and thriving… 🙂
I agree that I found 2nd Sloane playing it angrier. Don’t know if that was direction he was getting. While I did have some issues with Robb’s portrayal as well, I also saw scenes where I could see some charm coming through. I also thought he and FH would be very good with verbal banter. Wish he’d stick around longer.
I didnt like Sloan #1 and I despised Sloan #2 so this isnt the worse news. The best news is it will be a short return so I hope they just kill the character off since he didnt click from day one. I want Robert and Anna to work together and find their daughter and then return as co-commissioners!
oh great, i actually liked grayson, he was soon hot, so what does all this mean? i can see the clean up begin with the new writers, i sure hope maybe they correct some of RC big mistake,like maybe bring back duke, have it all been stage. whatever to correct any big mistakes made by RC, its only fair since he was basically undoing everyone else work..
Duke is gone forever, and through GH many years there are many many others gone, it is the way it is with soaps..
Sloane/Grayson was age appropriate for Anna.. there was chem..
He was a bit of rouge much like all her men..
RC had planned them as somewhat of a team, fighting together for whatever and also romantically involved..
I would have really liked that..
The new writers are rumored to have a whole different direction for Anna, a big change for her.. So Sloane must die lol ..
It should be interesting..
Hey Su, you know what else is “the way it is with soaps?” They bring characters back from the dead all the time. No one is ever gone forever if they don’t want them to be. It’s not a coincidence that GH’s ratings starting nosediving when they killed off Duke. It would be very easy to explain Duke returning, it was a hoax to get him away from the mob.
I’m not saying it’s gonna happen, but it should. Killing Duke was a huge mistake by RC. He was a beloved character that many viewers had a longtime connection to, and just because Carlivati didn’t care enough to write storylines for him until the very end, doesn’t mean another writer will feel the same way.
su0000, havent you learned, no one is gone forever on GH!
Short story arc: aka,he’s probably going to be killed off.
So if they kil off Sloane..RC won’t be getting any $$ for creating him anymore….Isn’t it how it works, you get a little extra $$ for newbies created?!?!?!
Sloane should never have become a more prominent character. The Anna/Sloane sex was like spitting in the face of the Duke and Anna and Duke fans. Glad to see GH is undoing some of Carlivati’s insanity. And Sloane pretty much ruined GMc for me. Now, let’s get Robert Scorpio back to GH. So happy Ron is gone and was fired before he could wreak even more destruction.
How exciting for Robb Derringer! I thought Greyson looked like he fit with Anna more because he was so handsome and slightly older looking. But I never really attached to his version of Sloan. It took me a few days to even figure out they had made the change. I kept thinking who the heck is this dude running around and where did he come from! Now that I’ve seen both playing Sloan I think I prefer Robb. Welcome Back!
I love Robb’s Sloane!
Well, at least there’s one mistake corrected. How I wish it were that easy to reverse the multitude of other Carlivati-inspired ones! (Most especially the recent Easton debacle…..) At any rate, welcome back to Mr. Derringer, even if only for a brief time! You were missed!!!!
Beyond happy that Robb is back as Sloane..Yes I know they say that Grayson did not want to come back so people are making it sound like Robb is second best..But at the same time they could of gone with a whole new actor for a limited run…Even if he does get killed off at least the character will have a conclusion and some kind of direction. Those that love Robb Derringer please remember he has been acting for 20 years, has been in a lot of great stuff so even if he isn’t on GH anymore you can join his other stuff and his up and coming stuff.He has had a lot of great success since leaving GH and I am sure it will continue.
I love Robb Derringer!!! Have seen him in other things, and he’s one of my favorites now! Always a treat to see him unexpectedly pop up in some show. If what you mentioned is true, about his character just having a limited run, I’m gonna be sad… But maybe they’ll change that story line, if it’s true…and, if not, I hope another soap or series picks him up as a regular. There’s something about him that’s simply charming to watch… Yep, I love him! 🙂
Another good move by GH. Robb has great chemistry with the actors on the show and will only add to the improvements being made.
Grayson and Anna were off the chart!!! Lots of chemistry!
If GH only wants to take him back to use him and abuse him then send him over to Y&R next so he could be a recast Billy Abbott. Derringer may be older, but he certainly doesn’t look it. He could take the place of snore king, Burgess Jenkins.
I love him too! But even if the rumor turns out to be true, maybe that will be enough time for some other great show to see him and hire him. I think it’s cool that this actor has chosen to reprise the character that he originally created. 🙂
I think Grayson’s chin should have been put on contract at GH and have it fall in love with Val’s chops!
Timmm!!
Never say the world ”Val” Valerie! Never!
it makes people envision the terrible character (shivers!
the Val is worst casting in years!!
Whoever plays this character is doomed to fail because the character is lame and doesn’t hold a candle to Anna Devane! And she (FH) deserves great story and great acting partners!
The only one who is a great partner, the best of the best, for Anna/FH is–
Tristan Rogers/ Scorpio..
there is none other than Tristin that should ever be paired with FH..
Su…you surprise me. I would have thought you put Robert/Tristan and Anna into the “vet” category that new viewers wouldn’t know or care about. :)))
The fabulousTristan Rogers who first appeared as Robert Scorpio in ’81 and Ian Buchanan who first appeared as Duke Lavery in ’86 brought their devastatingly handsome looks,infused with their authentic, sexy and intriguing Aussie and Scottish (respectively) accents, respective styles and swagger into their undeniable chemistry with the beautiful Finola Hughes. If Sloane is going to be the new love interest for Anna, then he needs to be portrayed by an actor with the same stuff that Tristan (first and foremost) or Ian is made from, looks included (but age appropriate to Finola ).
Loved Robert and Ian. They don’t seem to be bringing in strong male characters of any age to GH lately. And one of the good ones, Micael Easton, they just let go. Since Triston is doing next to nothing on Y&R maybe they could bring him back to GH.
I’m looking forward to his first scenes back. Please don’t kill him off, just send him out of town on assignment. Then maybe he can come back.
Well, I’m happy for this development. The character of Sloane made no sense to me, they ought to just not bring him back at all, not many would miss him or care where he went. It was a slap in the face to the love story of Duke and Anna to already be setting up the unworthy Sloane for Anna before Duke was even gone… How I wish the huge WRONG of killing Duke off would be righted by the new writing team in bringing him back. Ian and Finola are a dream acting team and it’s a shame their characters history was treated so disrespectfully by the previous writing by virtually given them no story together and downplaying their characters romantic history.
I like them both, but why is Grayson out? Surely they can make great story for him even when Anna’s not around? He’s way too good for this show. I like Rob, too. Too bad they’re dropping that whole thing, sounds like.
I love rob derringer as kyle sloane. Please keep him on general hospital. I think him and anna make a great couple and he is a great actor.
I agree he is a great actor, I hope they keep him around.
Anyone who has enjoyed Robb Derringer return as Kyle Sloane please tweet for him and post everywhere possible.
I loved loved loved Grayson McCouch as Sloane. the chemistry between him and Finola Hughes was electric and he was a much more complex interpreter of the Sloane character. I am sorry for those Derringer fans, but i think he is a two dimensional actor and the zip is just not there. Boo on this recast but if they are going to turn Sloane into a lizard, then i would rather watch Derringer do it. because the depth of McCouch would not make sense to switch so radically. Will miss the fireworks though! I thought that relationship had some potential
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
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 16, respectively.
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 is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
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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 and 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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
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FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
General Hospital’s 16,000th episode was packed with little reminders through points in today’s script that the ABC daytime drama series has set another milestone and it paved the way for the return of fan favorite and newly nominated Daytime Emmy Lead Actor nominee Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). The 16,000th episode also introduced viewers to the new surgeon in Port Charles Dr. Tristan Roberts played by Dean Geyer.
Here are the key takeaways and what went down on the July 13 episode: Tristan and Jason are seated next to each other on a plane heading to Port Charles. Throughout the flight, a beaten up Jason has flashbacks to being thrown into, and being held captive in a cell and tortured. It appears Jason is suffering from some form of PTSD from what he was put through after being dragged out of Port Charles by the WSB months ago.
As the plane prepares to land, Tristan tells Jason there would be a car waiting for him once they land and to enjoy the rest of his life. Later, Tristan arrives at the nurses and doctors hub at GH and approaches Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). He tells her his name and that he is the new surgeon on staff.
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A REUNION PLUS A HEAD NURSE DEFENDS SONNY
Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Jason is outside the Quartermaine boathouse looking bewildered when he runs into Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), who is so thrilled to see his father, and the two hugs each other as tears are shed.
Elsewhere, Elizabeth tells Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he thinks its a great idea for him to get the 16th seat on the hospital board, but when it comes times to convince Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) of that, things go awry when Tracy, Laura and Sonny try to work things out. After Tracy launches into Sonny about killing Alan and Monica’s son AJ, Sonny walks away dejected.
Next, Sonny runs into Elizabeth, where he informs her what happened with Tracy. So what’s a head nurse to do? Elizabeth marches into the conference room and reminds Tracy of all the different donations and ways Sonny has contributed to the hospital from the Stone Cates AIDS wing, to the Michael Corinthos Center for Pediatric Head Injuries as well as his constant support each year for the GH Nurses’ Ball.
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Then, in one of the best parts for longtime fans of the series, Elizabeth talks about her legendary grandparents, Audrey and Steve Hardy and she tells Tracy they would have wanted Sonny to have a seat on the board for all the good that he has done for the hospital. After Elizabeth states Sonny’s case, things took a turn and Tracy and Sonny wound up shaking hands as Sonny is board member #16.
In the how great was it to see Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) together scenes department, the pick-up of last Friday’s cliffhanger is played out as the two former lovers fill each other in on what has gone down in their lives in the last several months including Valentin admitting he had been living in Carly’s attic, and Anna realizing she was kidnapped by Cullum, Sidwell and Cassius Faison. During their conversation, Anna sees the hallucination of Peter August (Wes Ramsey) right while Valentin is standing there.
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Later Anna was on her way to saying goodbye to Valentin, when the two share an emotional hug. After Valentin made his exit, Peter reappeared and warned Anna to not let Valentin distract her because she has important work to do. Anna answers, “I know.”
So, what did you think of General Hospital’s 16,000 episode? What do you think is wrong with Jason? What is the important “work” that Anna has to do? Were you glad to see Sonny get a seat on the hospital board, or not so much. Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out the scenes on Jason and Tristan’s long flight to Port Charles.
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