General Hospital
Tristan Rogers Returns As Robert Scorpio This Week On General Hospital!

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Finally….what everyone has been wishing for, is happening!! Three Cheers, y’all.
I will get to see the Robert Scorpio version of Mr. Rogers; lol. Colin leaves me with much to be desired; so, my expectations are great. HaHa. Do your thing, Robert. Pair up with your daughter’s mother and, fly away; slay the dragon and together rescue Robin. Let’s see ‘whatcha’ got…..
I wish I could be as enthusiastic but the bottom line is that Tristan’s return is nothing more than a ploy and Varni’s tweet is extraordinarily disingenuous. Robert Scorpio is coming back for a “visit.” Why a visit? Why isn’t Robert Scorpio on contract and a mainstay on General Hospital, you know HIS show? Nothing has changed. Bring back popular vets like Robert to bring eyeballs and then dismiss them and hope people stay for Franco & Nina. It hasn’t worked yet. How exactly does Frank and Varni sell this to Sherwood and Lee? If you were running the network… Read more »
Tristan got a great deal with CBS/Y&R..
He rarely works yet he gets paid..
CBS/SONY has the budget to do that ABC doesn’t..
Actors will go where they get the sweet perks and the most money..
With a contract, which Tristan had, he is guaranteed a set pay if or if not he works..
I’m not sure if he is still under contract or recurring which is paid by the scenes..
Oh, my, AJQ. you sound soooo depressed. I have never met Robert Scorpio. But, I have heard so much about him, I await with bated breath. Are you trying to rain on my parade? LOL ( please do not take me too seriously). I do sympathize, though. I complain all the time….Yet, I come back for mor. Why? I love my soaps. The doldrums are kicking in?…only a little bit?…well, only for a couple of storylines for me. Actually it gives us the opportunity to appreciate the good storylines….you know, the ones we all love; with a plot that makes… Read more »
As usual, so very well said, AJQ! I could not agree with you more! However, I am still going to savor the much-requested return of Robert Scorpio and celebrate his apparent “Christmas escape” from “Wisconsin!” It’s been an age since I’ve felt such anticipation for anything GH-related, hence I shall not look the Varni gifthorse in the mouth, regardless of whether his is simply a short-term ploy to placate those who recall those heady glory days in a gone-by Port Charles! (Plus, more Robert, Anna, Robin, Mac, Laura, Monica, Tracy, Johnny Z., et al, equals less Nina, Franco, Sappy, Val-Chops,… Read more »
Franco and Nina are hardly featured on the show anymore, they’ve definitely been de-emphasized under the new writers, which is a good thing. So I wouldn’t say they’re wanting people to tune in for them. I think they’re wanting people to tune in for what, in my opinion, is a better show overall since Altman & Passanante took over. Less nonsense, more character driven stories. I know I’ve enjoyed watching more in recent weeks than I have most of the year to this point. I do totally agree that Tristan should be under contract. That was a major blunder by… Read more »
CeeCee your argument has absolutely no basis in fact, that GH vets are retired, older, don’t want to work, vets age. Somehow this ridiculous narrative has emerged on social media that GH vets are not on GH because they don’t want to be. It couldn’t be because of Frank. Genie wasn’t on because she had personal issues, her mother, she disproved that. Leslie Charleson is retired and spends her time taking cruises, well amazing, when they ask her to work, she’s on now. Vets get older? The younger generation needs a chance? Lol! Who are you talking about? Jonh J… Read more »
I agree AJQ. I would like to be excited about his, but unfortunately, GH no longer remembers the actors/history that saved GH from cancellation all of those years ago. Robert should be there now, all the time, driving story like he always did. That said, so many other vets should be there as well…..Lucy, Felicia, Kevin, Mac, Monica, Bobbie…….
Awesome post AJ! So true about them trotting out the vets for these short story arcs, while leaving us with a bloated cast full of newbies that we don’t give two hoots about. Solid plan for long term ratings success.
If you would put your anger aside, you would see that I was generalizing and not talking about any particular person. Furthermore, I was including all soaps, not just GH. Perhaps I have misinterpreted your comment? But, the main theme of your argument seems to be that it is futile to bring in vets just for a short stint. You would like to see vets stay permanently. Is this not what you meant? If I have irritated you in any way, I apologize. But, I cannot control whatever angst controls you. We try to respect each other on these boards.… Read more »
You sound like someone who is given a Porsche as a gift and complains about the color! Enjoy the ride while it lasts my friend!
CeeCee, I’m not angry and I haven’t said you were a twit. I’m not sure why you need to make it personal and not just stick to the facts. I’m tired of the made up narrative that Vets are not on GH because it is their choice. No you weren’t speaking about a specific person and neither was I. I gave several examples. The narrative is not supported by other soaps either. I watch Days sporadically and I see Victor, Maggie, Caroline, Marlena, John, Roman. It is sort of telling that when you mentioned three of your favorite vets not… Read more »
Why indeed, AJQ? Why is it so hard to get TPTB to give viewers what they want? Ratings plunge when such players as Nina, Franco, Ava, Paul, Kiki, Morgan, Valerie and Sabrina are featured but rise when vets such as Robert Scorpio returns. In fact, there was a collective, audible sigh of relief coming from the viewers when Mac made a surprise appearance. That collective sigh said,”We didn’t even know how much we missed Mac until he came back.” See? I think we lower our barometer of expectations when served a big steaming pile of crappolla every day and hence,… Read more »
He was his best when he was a police commissioner. His sex appeal and his confidence were at an all time high! Now this could all return because even though he doesnt carry the badge, his sweet Anna who is available but got herself into trouble needs Robert and his little Robin needs her daddy, he will be great! Remember one thing ladies, just because a guy ages, he doesnt lose his sex appeal OR his charm! Think Clint Eastwood to! Talk to you later Love!
Thank you for the info, Timmm. Luv-ya, always.
Wow! Timmm. What a great analogy about the Porsche. I appreciate your comforting comment, my love.
AJQ–I hear ya. The other day on Twitter some Twit (no one here) posted that Nina is the new Lucy Co. This bugged me. For one, why do we need a new Lucy when the old one is a classic? Just like New Coke was a disaster, so is New Lucy–bring back classic Coke, hence, classic Lucy. When I told this Twit on Twitter the aforementioned, she responded, “But Lucy is not available.” Say what? Lynne Herring would very much be interested in coming back to GH but she has not been asked! Moreover, Michelle Stafford is about the same… Read more »
Hey, CeeCeeGirl! Although I can certainly understand your exasperation in what you perceive as a slam on the younger generation of GH players—and their corresponding fanbase—I can honestly say that for me…and what also seems to be the basis of contention for most long-time viewers…the issue of newbie characters is not in the quantity of their years, but the lack of quality in their creation. Many of these new roles over the last few years—no matter the age category into which they fall—were not at all well thought out in relation to the historical nature of the happenings and citizenry… Read more »
Superb post, Shay!
Hi, my lovely, Shay. Trust me, I understand perfectly and fully what the message is. My contention is how said message is delivered…any angst towards me after my jovial comment about finally meeting Robert Scorpio, was unexpected. I was expressing my joy, nothing more; nothing less. The reply could have been made generally……not affixed to me. That made it personal. To be honest, Shay, sometimes a handful of fans make me feel less than; that I need to apologize for my age; that I am not worthy of GH simply because of my young age or that I am a… Read more »
Shay…Finally had a chance to play catchup on the comments. So some ramblings at 3am… Well said about the vets vs the newbies. I’m all for newbies, and have been around for many who are now considered favorite vets, like Anna/Robert, or Felicia/Frisco, etc. There were also casualties, but for those that made it, they seemed to have way better stories to work with than the current crop, and just a bit more flair. Love the positive feelings about Tristin’s return, however brief. Hope it’s much longer if the writers can do him and Anna justice. Guess I’m more tolerant… Read more »
I am having issues. Shut up! I mean, computer issues!
Suffice to say, Shay’s post is a brilliant thing of beauty. Thank you Shay for saying it so much better than I ever could.
Honestly, I don’t want to BE that person who dwells on the past. But circumstances dictate that I be that person. No team of brilliant engineers can replicate the pyramids, no writers from Oxford’s MLA Writing program can come close to Shakespeare, Hemingway or Fitzgerald, and no rock group can even begin to dwell in the same hemisphere as the Beatles. Check out Anna and Robert on the Beach, Part 15, Youtube and you can add to that list–no current soap opera couple can come even close to their intensely erotic love scenes. And before some whipper snapper tells me… Read more »
Cee Cee–I agree. Robert Scorpio is cooler than the other side of the pillow.
I just wish the cooler side of pillow could last longer.
Harry, I responded to you below, re: wedding on the beach.
Faison needs to show up at the Christmas show disguised as Krampus…lol…Robert and Anna rescue Robin who leaves town with Patrick who leaves in a witness protection program…he shows up in Genoa City calling himself Billy Abbot…Robin flies south for the winter. for all i care..Carlos hopefully escapes and takes Sappy with him…then i can start singing, ‘Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!’…lol
I have to say;
… Ron Carlivati , brought Krampus to life for the very 1st time in soap, never done before.
RC has a great imagination and he was a brave writer..
I would like if Krampus stayed active at GH Christmas…
And need Dr O. to sing!!
“Santa Claus,” indeed, jimh! That last bit of wishful thinking is just what I put on my Christmas list, too! “St. Nick” had better deliver….LOL!
Its all i want for Christmas…lol
Well, it may not be ALL I want for Christmas, jimh, but it certainly rates near the top of my list! I simply desire for this “Q’s Your Daddy?” paternity nonsense to be over with before Sappy drops that little Sapster….she looked absolutely ready to pop the other day….I thought she just might have given birth on that barstool at the BBQ joint! Of course, it still would have been an upgrade from her previous “roadside” delivery! LOL….
Hope he sticks around longer than just a short story arc. Always loved Robert & Anna as a couple.
Been waiting a long time for this. Robert and Anna are the best team. Their chemistry has only grown in intensity over the decades. Robert returning and possibly staying is the best news in a very long time in regards to this show.
Yes!
What a great Christmas present to have Tristan back as Robert Scorpio. The icing on the cake would be to have Mac Scorpio stick around, too.
Rose – I agree with you a 100%!!!!
Hello, Rose! How lovely to hear from you….Buon Natale! So….it would seem that we are both “nocturnal creatures” when it comes to prowling the MFSoaps threads! Your keen observations about the “newbies of the past” were quite spot-on. As you said, many became our “old favorites,” yet the difference between then and now is that those individuals who debuted in roles that didn’t make an instant splash and bring on the necessary excitement or simply failed miserably were not kept on the canvas, month after month, year after year, in the false hopes of making make them finally “take.” They… Read more »
Shay…I’ve often wondered on why they’ve kept some cast and stories on to such mixed reviews. Heard a really good interview with members of the Star Wars movie…all without spoilers. Liked Harrison Ford’s take on what he thinks is the success…good story, universal concept, good vs evil, one being stronger than the other at given time, continuity, relationships, how they are passing the torch. Some of the new cast members said they were proud to be part of an on-going, forever story they grew up with and loved. Sigh!!! Just the things I think most of us GH and, even… Read more »
I am giddy with joy!!!!!! And I don’t care if that makes me sound like I have a schoolgirl crush. Love TR. Love TR with Finola. Love both of them with KMc. Does anyone else remember that this is the thirty year anniversary of Anna’s and Robin’s debuts on GH? This adds a poignancy to the reunion of the three, which poignancy is reinforced by the fact that 30 years ago they had to rescue Robin, during the “Asian Quarter” storyline. Thirty years later teamed together to bring their little girl home again! It seems as though TR’s stay is… Read more »
I am a huge fan of the Scorpio family as well! Wow, you’re right, Anna and Robin both debuted in 1985! Seems to me Robert & Anna teamed together to find Robin a couple of years ago, and when Anna & Robin first saw each other we got a flashback of the Asian Quarter reunion. I am thrilled to see that Tristan is returning in 2016, he tweeted something along the lines of “what storyline would you like to see for Robert if you could have your wish?” Wow, I think most of us want to see Robert & Anna,… Read more »
2015 was special milestone for all the members of the Scorpios Its the #35 YearsofRobertScorpio in Dec, #30YearsofRobinScorpio in Sept and #30yearsofAnnaDevane in April..
I love me sum Scorpios and I so hope Tristan Rogers and Robert Scorpio is back to stays..Port Charles and I need him.
Thank you, Tristan!
Amen!
Tristan, do you remember Anna and Robert’s beach wedding montage which featured Stevie Wonder’s “All is Fair In Love”?
Oh my God.
Harry, oh yes I do remember. That whole introduction of Anna, by Gloria Monty, was masterfully done: beautifully filmed on location, superbly acted. The story was told in flashback and was exceptional. Gloria Monty never started a story — in her 1970s-1980s heyday — that didn’t already have a predetermined arc and conclusion. They were like novelas. And the drama came not from plot points, but from clearly defined character motivation. When she needed to make Anna a heroine, to fill the gap left by Emma Samm’s departure to “Dynasty,” it wasn’t immediate. It was built carefully and led to… Read more »
Excited to see where this will go. I love Anna Devane but she appears lost with no one to relate with. This tortured Anna is wearing thin. I want her strong side showing again. I love GH and am excited to see where things are headed.
I’m worried that Robert Scorpio will not be in character as long as mobsters are the heroes. On his last visit, he said he was the one who made sure Julian didn’t leave Witness Protection, and that Julian was only able to escape because he had been in a coma … then he just skipped town and let Julian kill 3 more people. That’s hardly the RXS I know and love. I am also concerned about the on-again, off-again, off-screen-again, relationship with Holly. RnH were GH’s second supercouple and they kept the show interesting when LnL left, yet GH has… Read more »
Have no fear, Michele..
there are no monsters on GH..
Sonny is a crime lord and has invisible someones under him, he is 1 man not a mob.
Julian is grandpanized..
Paul is Cartel , not as a mob, he is crime a crime lord..
Scorpion, Anna, the Cassadines, Jax are not of a mob and have never been mobsters.
They are in a different league than mobsters..
I’m right with you Michele. I loved Robert and Holly and the former regimes of the past 10 years have ruined the character of Holly as well as the potential for a revisted (real) Robert and Holly reunion. While I enjoyed Ana and Robert, Ana was brought on as a Robert/Holly spoiler and became a placeholder after Emma Samms left. Because Finola Hughes is a very talented lady, she evolved Anna into a true soap heroine. Yes, she was magical when paired with a man (whether Duke or Robert or David on AMC). Yet, she was (and is) able to… Read more »
I was a huge Robert and Holly fan, I remembered rushing home to catch GH just for them, they were SO romantic and amazing chemistry. but they’ve ruined Holly with Ethan, they boy should’ve been R&H because it was only thing that made sense but they made him Luke and ruined R&H, Holly is so strange and way too much about Luke that I don’t want Robert with her anymore, unless they really fixed Holly otherwise? I don’t want her with Robert..I was thinking if Tristan stay on? They could do romantically Robert and Laura, they had excellent chemistry on… Read more »
Ethan sucks!
Oh I loved Ethan!
Super excited Tristan is returning as the great Robert Scorpio! I hope the writers keep him in character. And I would love to see Emma Samms return as Holly. Robert and Holly were GH’s second supercouple and they seem to get forgotten. I would love to see them share some scenes together!
Tristan Rogers is wasted on Y&R.. He is seen once a month for 5 minutes, he has no story, ever. He does nothing with Y&R, I wouldn’t even know he was with Y&R except he is seen once a month … LOL Tristan Rogers is Scorpion! he was at his very best as Scorpion.. Y&R must pay him very will that he can get by $ with sparse appearances, good for him!! I really really hope the new writers can write well for him with Patrick’s exit, I mean- intrigue, mystery, ACTION, and on the edge ”WOW” moments.. (god knows… Read more »
0ooh!!
I wrote ‘Scorpion’ to be Scorpio .. ohh shame on me!!
Yes, ITA, he’s totally wasted on YR, I like Colin and Jill and yet the writers never write for them, personally they’re wasting those two talent actors, therefore Tristan should be at GH where he’s needed.
Sadly, when Kathrine died, Jill did to!
Exactly, Leah. I always considered Colin as great comic relief. I thoroughly enjoyed that scenario about him getting frisky with Esther. I also that he and Cane would make an entertaining tongue-in-cheek investigators, lol. And, he and Jill are perfectly paired. But, as you say, he is wasted. So, I trust all of you who say Robert is a far cry from Colin, who is portrayed to look like a donkey’s arse.
And its not like Tristan was stereotyped when he signed on as Colin. The character sucks and it will only be memorable because of that! How can you not write for that handsome devil!
Timm,my fear is that they are starting to do the same with Michael E Knight’s character.
well, I’ll be watching GH again, if there any character that would get me watching this soap again it’s Robert Scorpio…
I miss the adventure so please bring it back.
I dont know how they did it BUT, who cares, Robert Scorpio is back on GH and he is doing Y&R and GH BOTH a favor! Y&R will not write anything for this mega talent AND GH, well, his history and talent writes itself! Welcome back Tristan and I LOVE that you mentioned 2016!
YES!! Right where he belongs on GH. NOW sign him ABC…Now all we needs is Emma Samms back as Holly, so we can get a meaningful, heartfelt R&H reconnection that happened on screen, enough of the off screen for Robert and Holly.
I love Emma Samms but lets forget her for now. She isnt coming on. Tristan’s return is all about Anna and Robin and it should be! How many times have we waited for these three to be on camera together when it makes perfect sense and they are not. Well, now they are and lets embrace this. Holly, perhaps another time?
Well said Timmm!
Tristan Rogers is woefully underused at Y&R, as is Jess Walton, which is a damn shame because they are both very talented actors who can drive front-burner story no problem. But to be honest, without Genie Francis’ Genevieve in Genoa City, I don’t see a point to Colin. When Francis left, Rogers should have stayed gone, because his story dried up. Plus, Rogers is MUCH more needed at GH, and Robert Scorpio will always be his best role. Hopefully the execs realize that soon, and sign him to a contract, like they should have done when he was on the… Read more »
I’m really looking forward to this story.
GH needs to put tristan rogers on contract, they need someone in his age bracket on contract. Robert needs to help Anna clean up port charles. That doesn’t mean get rid of Sonny either, Sonny is the shows anti hero for better or worse, yes he’s in the wrong side of the law, but he still the shows top leading men. plus, every show has their top hero and villain so there you go. the balance of villains is to hi, how is Anna suppose to get Paul and Julian and Carlos? theres no way paul and carlos can be… Read more »
I will never be able to warm up to Julian because of his role in Duke’s death. In fact, I can’t stand him. It says little for the character of Alexis that it doesn’t bother her!
Oh, Tristan, don’t you know that when it comes down to the nitty-gritty, all that really matters to Alexis is her own physical gratification, be it from the likes of Sonny, Ric, Jerry, or Julian???? As long as her nearly-constant itches are being scratched, she is more than ready and willing to put up with just about anything from a man, all sanctimony and faux high standards aside!!!! That’s why I find her character to be so repulsive….in addition to her teenage-like conduct and tacky, revealing wardrobe, of course.
What happened to Robert. One second he was there and the next he’s gone .He didn’t even have a final scene. Just Anna on the phone mentioning him going after Carlos. I really believed that Robert and Anna working together like the old days. I guess Frank Valenti has a cruel sense of humour. But there’s a glimmer of hope.. I guess I’m an optimist. With my head stuck in the sand. They are making Paul good so he can be a love interest for Anna. ugh
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