If he is happy and about this decision, then that is great. If he is Jill Farren Phelps little puppy dog, then screw him. When Jill gets the ax, Steve will either leave and or get the ax. And General Hospital should tell him “Not Interested, Goodbye”

I can understand Steve’s decision to try acting another character. Playing a one dimensional mob character would get tiring rather quickly. Good Luck on your new acting endeavor, Steve.

GH is doing well without Steve and his departure has actually freed up screen time for others as although I liked Steve on GH…I thought JFP overutilized him and some others.

If that is what he wants, then good for him. But, it seems like. he lied to his GH fans

Ive just finished watching the Talk clip w SB re the Y&R role he will be portraying etc. Then I proceeded to read all of the comments made about Steve Burton here. I was surprised to learn that Steve is going back to soasps so soon, because per his statements re his departure from Gh he was leaving to spend quality time with raise his family in Tenn.esse out the Hollywood environment and to concentrate on his other business endeavors ie his restaurant et al. I remember being surprised when the move was announced because I had figured that the steady paycheck to support a wife and child was what lured him back to GH to begin with, as it does many popular soap actors who leave for larger horizons , don’t get much work, then come back to soaps where they can re-up from the steady salary they garner. My first thought about SB going to Y&R was like half of the fans who commented that his statement about why he was leaving GH wasn’t exactly the truth. But then I looked at the whole thing a little more closely. He did mention his ongoing relationship w JFP and that she was going to be involved in a few other projects namely one with James Franco. I think it is wise to have a back-up plan anytime you take a risk in whatever your endeavors , plans, or goals are.-most successful people do. I have been watching all of the ABC soaps because of my Mother since 1969. I think they were all single-handedly destroyed by one head writer in particular by the name of Megan McTavish. What had set Ryans Hope, Loving, AMC, OLTL, and Gh (there was another short lived with Susan Sarandon) were the concentration on characterr, families and integrity to all within excellent storylines. I’v e continued to watch GH because of my loyalty to ABC soaps, but have to say that I have never liked it revollving around gangsters. The first glimpse we had of action other than the hospital setting was Luke involved in shady business and the whole Frank Smith saga. That was the advent of bad-boy with good heart, super couples and location shots (i think amc was first with location shots , maybe not)
Stever Burton was great as Jason Q and Jason Morgan. I believe his character was stunted at the end of his run. Had the writers made his memory come back to beingJason Q, after Patrick performed his brain surgery, there would have been new life for the character. I think Steve did the best he could with the material he got, and how he was directed to perform it.
And I believe he left for greener pastures, while he still can. Do I think going to Y&R is kind of a slap in the face to his loyal fans? Perhaps to GH fans, but not necessarily to SB fans should be thrilled that they will be able to see him perform again. I felt that way when Michael Easton was brought to GH. Everything must change. like the Big Book says for every season turn turn turn. I hope GH stays on the show for many years to come, and that soaps in general don’t depart the air-waves because there are so many talented actors who we might otherwise never get to see perform. I don’t like everything the head writers are doing on GH, one thing i love which reminds of my soaps in the golden days, is that stories are revealed and wrapped up more quickly. and that they have brought many veterans back to give it more of the old school GH flavor. Remember, once upon a time, there was Steve Hardy, his wife Audrey and her sister Lucy who was the head nurse, and storylines were mainly about Doctor and Nurse characters who worked at the hospital- The writers seem to be bringing that focus back much more than in the recent past, which I applaud them for. I franky was bored and more bored. at the cartoon gangster repertory theater that the show had become. I think SB may have felt the same way partnered with his other reasons for leaving which may have included salary concerns. I think he put in a great 21 years and had the right to make a change in his life the same way we all have the God given right. His comment on the Talk was that the offer from JFP was made after his departure. Maybe it was maybe it wasn’t. but that doesnt make him an evil no good for nothing guy anymore if he didnt tell all before he left. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him 2x at soap events and got to talk to him a bit and observed him amongst his peers and fans. He is a real sincere, gentleman with a great sense of humor, and very humble. I wish him the best. He deserves it, as we all do, a wonderful, Blessed New Year.

I really think that Frank Valentini and GH would have given him the same deal he got over at Y&R. Some people felt he was pissed because every story line wasn’t about him any longer. I thought that was ridiculous when I first heard it. Now, I’m not so sure. What I do know is he slapped his fans in face by not being honest. So much for being with his family etc., etc.. Me personally I say to Cartini time to find the body and let Sam move on with John already. As for Steve B you lost me as a fan today.

Do you guys think it was a bit tacky that it was announced whike GH was on? I wish him well but I really would like to see him recast on GH sometime in the future.

Congratulations to Steve! I cannot wait to see what kind of character Dylan becomes. I hope he really roots himself into the series.

I wonder if Sir Steve Burton any stock in Daytime Confidential,Soaptown, and
other soap rags!….Too much publicity for Steve, what the F***…….

WE GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, HE MOVED ON!!!!

CAN WE? NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I DON’T CARE ABOUT SBU,

HIS GAL-PAL,JFP (MS. ADLER) IS HIS hum, BUDDY!

I find it funny this issue of Mr. Burton’s employment is such an emotional hotpoint for fans. I find more offense to referring to THE TALK as a “hit.” Ugh! Yes, the show seems to promote daytime but CBS dropped the ball when it axed AS THE WORLD TURNS and GUIDING LIGHT. That is difficult for me to forgive yet.

Very happy for him. He got the deal he wanted. He can have his family in Tennessee and still get to act. Can’t wait for January 29.

I’m glad that steve burton is coming to the young and the restless, gh lost is y&r gain, jill phelps is smart producer and josh griffith can write this wonderful actor a meaty tale. Look out genoa city, dylan is heading to town!

i don’t care… i don’t watch Y&R. You know when Roger Howarth left OLTL years ago for some other soap, I watch him just a couple of times – just to see – and then that was that. I wasn’t into that other soap.

i won’t however watch Y&R just to see Steve… and really don’t care about any joint efforts with James Franco. Liked him on Spiderman, but eck! that jaunt on GH was horrible!

I really don”t care about Y&R I don’t watch the show. I just hope the TRUE GENERAL HOSPITAL fans continue to watch GH even if they do join the dark side. GH really should RECAST Jason. Just think back to all of the recast GH has had. Carly, Maxie, Nicholas, Michael, Kristiana, Morgan etc…I am sure the TRUE GENERAL HOSPITAL fans can help me out with that one.
By the way, Sheryl on The Talk,.. Really…..Get a grip….what you did was so not necessary…Really?

Too bad you left GH…what a shame!!!!

Not intrigued. Frankly, I wish Avery would leave. She is so boring. She spends more time cooking than lawyering. The show has not overgone the great overhaul I hoped it would with new people at the helm. Some things have been fixed, others gone up in smoke. Literally. Show is still not that great and does not deserve to be number 1.

Well, he is an actor wanting to practice his craft and playing the same character for 20+ years, especially one as removed and stiff as Jason Morgan, probably got pretty boring. I think its an exciting time and can’t wait to see how he’s going to play this new character on Y&R.