General Hospital
B&B’s Scott Clifton Opens Up On If A Return to ‘General Hospital’ and Reprising the Role of Dillon Quartermaine is Imminent
Soap fans first became acquainted with Scott Clifton when he played the quirky Dillon Quartermaine on ABC’s General Hospital. Clifton played the role from 2003-2007, before heading from Los Angeles to New York to take on the role of Schulyer Joplin on One Life to Live from 2009-2010.
Scott’s next stop was The Bold and the Beautiful and since 2010, he has been playing Liam Spencer for all he is worth and then some winning three Daytime Emmys along the way and becoming the first actor to win gold in the three main acting categories: Younger, Supporting and Lead.
Now, Clifton has embarked on his most dramatic and heavy storyline of his career, as on B&B, Liam just learned he has an inoperable mass on his brain and will eventually die. As Finn (Tanner Novlan) and Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) tried to have it sink in to Liam’s psyche on today’s, Wednesday, April 23rd episode of the CBS daytime drama series, Liam was deflecting and not believing this was his ultimate fate.
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Since this story kicked-off, viewers have been wondering if this turn of events, which leaves Liam possibly dying and Clifton written off the show, if he would then be reprising his role of Dillon on GH! If he did, the Q’s would have another addition to their mansion. After all, Dillon is the son of Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) and Paul Hornsby (Paul Satterfield).
Speaking for the first time on his heartbreaking new B&B storyline, Clifton clarified to Soap Opera Digest, that a return to GH as Dillon Quartermaine is premature to even think about, adding, “I am not at all thinking about General Hospital or any other show. I’m just thinking about doing the best job I can do telling this story. That is what is important to me. I just want to do right by this show and this story and and this storyteller — namely, Brad (Bell, B&B EP and head writer).”
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Viewers also believe that just like The Bold and the Beautiful did with Eric Forrester (John McCook) coming back from death’s door just in time for Christmas in 2023, that the show is planning on doing something similar with Liam. However, let’s not forget, the series did kill-off the matriarch of the Forrester clan, Stephanie Forrester, once Susan Flannery made the decision to exit the show.
However, with Clifton, he says he is not quite sure where the story is ultimately heading sharing, “To the fans, I would say, ‘Hey, man, we’re on this trip together! I’m right there with you. I don’t now exactly where this is going. I’m only like a couple weeks ahead (in terms of episodes he’s shot)!’ I also want the fans to know that whatever happens, this story is being told with such thoughtfulness and delicacy and generosity and love, from the top down. We all really, really care (about telling it right).”
So, what do you think will happen to Liam? Will the show kill-0ff the character? Do you want Scott Clifton to head back to General Hospital? Do you hope whatever happens, this storyline will be a tearjerker all the way through it? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
Liam is one of the most endearing characters on the show. I really don’t want him to ever leave the Bold and the Beautiful!
It was sad I would hate to see Liam, leave the show maybe get back with Hope again
They could write off Daphne I don’t care for her at all
Liam was really really great in that sence
At some point, GH will have to cover the death of Monica Quartermaine. Perhaps then will be a good time for Dillon to come home and offer support to his mother, Tracy.
He will exit and go back to GH either as Dillon or as Michael. I’m sure he knows if his contract is renewed or not but actors not allowed to talk about it.
He could do both shows like Wally Kurth does at GH and Days
Scott is under contract at B&B – abs would be under contract at GH if he went there. Can’t do both. Wally is recurring on both GH and DAYS.
Yes He can!
I’ll be 75 this July and have watched B&B since the beginning, seriously. Do Not write Liam out ..now is the perfect time for Liam & Hope to reunite. Keep writing nice family Entertainment..Stop Swapping these Ladies Around, And one more thing, Brooke belongs back with Ridge…
WOW!!! I couldn’t have said any better myself that’s exactly what I want as well. Plus my 55th birthday is also in July. I’m there with you Mrs. Frances McPhail.
He should be thinking about it; the moment Chad Duell exited as Michael on General Hospital, that should have opened the door to bring Dillon back in. It’s overdue at this point, and while I would think Robert Palmer Watkins would be the go-to, if Scott Clifton is going to be available, he should be given a second chance at the role.
RPW as Dillon is the Emme Rylan equivalent of Lulu. Neither measured up to their original portrayer. Dillon’s uniqueness is the quirkiness and comedic moments intermixed with the drama. Clifton excels at that.
Agree, and I would love for the Michael recast be Darin Brooks in a more serious persona which would be fun to watch the two “Spencer Brothers” playing off each other in opposite personalities. These two actors are really good together, and both have really good comedic timing and delivery. Should be interesting to see if Willow’s visit to Baden Baden, Germany results in a fully masked up though awake Michael, or if the bandages are off.
I would welcome Brooks as Dillon (should Clifton stick with B&B). Could be just as impactful as Alexa Havins is as Lulu.
I happened to like Watkins’ take on Dillon. Was it different? Yes. Did it work for the role? Yes.
If Liam is gonna have surgery,let it be a vasectomy.there is nothing endearing about him.all he’s ever done is bounce from one bed with hope to another with stephanie.both women need to respect themselves more.
I totally agree it’s time for him to leave anyway he’s really getting on my nerves he thinks he’s the best looking thing there is need to send Hope on her way
no its not time for Scott to leave
Funny how fans can’t just take Scott at his words… Scott shows great professionalism respecting his current job and not discussing anything beyond that.
I want him to come on general hospital if he is killed off of the bold and the beautiful.
Let him leave the soap…he’s boring at best
So true
Liam has very little potential for future storylines, as of current. With Wyatt MIA and Bill semi-MIA and who knows what is happening with Hope, and Steffi and Finn are going strong, though Jacqui will soon be on maternity leave (again), I’m guessing that Scott will be moving on (hoping GH) to make room for the return of Jack Wagner, thus Nick Maroni to once again triangulate with Brooke and Bridget and Ridge and Taylor (I guess that’s actually pentagulate???)
Well in my opinion believe he going to leave b&b for gh because b&b have give a great story for the character for Liam and I believe also that Scott may want to do something else and gh can give Scott a better story
First of all Susan Flannery and Ronn Moss both quit they did not renew their contracts. Second this storyline just changed the names from Eric to Liam except we really never knew what Eric was dying of. You can’t expect SC not to praise the writers they sign his paychecks .
There is no danger of Liam been written off the show, The writers will create a last minute miracle. B&B writing has been lack luster last few years.
They have a knack of repeating the same dialogue
repeating the same storylines
they need to do something to shake up the show a bit
Not saying that they should write Liam off but need to move the show and make some changes
And B and B is only a 30 minute Soap so 17ish minutes of airtime, with much of it being scenic views of various places in LA and lots and lots of replays of scenes from previous episodes in the past, so my guess is that they only film new footage about 13-15 minutes per episode at most with all of that editing.
Sure… let Dillon Quartermaine come back to Port Charles and take a job at ELQ. Even more reason to kick Hallmark Drew to the curb permanently.
I hope he stays on Bold and the Beautiful.
I’m for Dillon coming back to gh, & I’m really really sick of brooke- taylor-ridge triangle. It’s been ongoing for years. Let ridge & Taylor make it, & find Brooke a man or better yet neither one wants ridge, , bring in fresh men, for Taylor & Brooke, & another woman for ridge, ( get off that triangle). Also although Luna did what she did, (she is Sheila’s granddaughter). Should Finn make Steffy understand that’s his daughter, & really get to know her as his daughter and not his cousin. Only reason I’m still watching B&B is because the Liam storyline is great. Where are Sheila’s other kids. Shouldn’t they know they have a brother.[ Finn ]?Where is RJ? Why Bridget son haven’t been introduced, ( he is Brooke grandson) . I think B&B writing staff stinks. We need better storyline with old new actors, instead of the same boring storyline ( Brooke-Ridge-Taylor).
I hope they don’t kill off Liam He is a top actor on the show Please don’t get rid of him b and b
bring him back to hope and let him live
I love Scott as Liam please don’t send him back to play Dillon find a cure like you did for eric
let hope and Liam reunite
General Hospital
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.
General Hospital
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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