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Troy Ruptash Cast As General Hospital's Mysterious Dixon!
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Ah, Dixon! Just who is this guy? That’s what fans of the ABC soap opera General Hospital have been hoping to find out. Well, it looks like they are about to get some answers when Dixon first appears on the Port Charles canvas on the Thursday, February 18th episode.
Actor Troy Ruptash has been as Dixon, the man Paul Hornsby (Richard Burgi) has been reporting to during his mysterious phone calls. One thing is for sure, Dixon is a bad guy. His timing for arriving on the GH canvas looks to tie-in to some major story devlopments that kick-off this week. But, just how long Dixon sticks around remains to be seen.
A Canadian-born actor, Ruptash’s other TV credits include: Maron, Chuck, NCIS: Los Angeles, Justified, and The Mentalist to name just a few.
So, what do you think of Troy Ruptash taking on the role of Dixon? Is Dixon going to be one helluva badass mobster, or something else? What do you think will go down when Dixon appears? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
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General Hospital’s Adam J. Harrington Weighs-in On John and Carly, and How it’s ‘Starting to Get Very Complicated”
On recent episodes of General Hospital, Carly (Laura Wright) came to John “Jagger” Cates (Adam Harrington) rescue as he was beaten down in an assault. Carly put on her “nurses cap,” sort of speak, and got John to his hotel room and watched over to him, to make sure he didn’t lose consciousness.
GH fans also got their first glimpse of what may be a new romance for Carly, if she and John continue to bond. If John and Carly were to have a relationship, it would certainly have a ripple effect with Jason (Steve Burton) and Sonny (Maurice Benard).
Adam J. Harrington shared his view on the scenes and what might be next between the two. Speaking to Soap Opera Digest, Harrington shared, “I thought it was written in a way where there’s an understanding and a respect between them both. I don’t think there was any moment where she was not aware that he’s an FBI agent, and there was no moment that he wasn’t aware of her history and relationship to other people in the town. I really liked it. I was really looking forward to shooting it with Laura and we had a really nice time shooting it.”
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When Carly and John part ways, it seems there were some romantic sparks, as Harrington puts it, “Isn’t that interesting that sometimes with people, the one moment they actually show how they feel is when they know there’s an escape hatch. They know they’re about to walk away. So, it’s almost safe in that moment to do it. I thought that was really special about how (the writers) handled John and Carly. Even the music in that scene was beautifully done.”
Where is this all heading? Conflict! Internally and professionally, and as Adam explains, “Who Carly was to John on paper as just a tool to be used as bait is starting to get very complicated.”
What would you think of a John and Carly pairing? Would you prefer him with Anna, or neither of them? Let us know via the comment section and take our poll below.
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General Hospital’s Steve Burton Reveals the Emotional Scene He Almost Could Not Get Through
On a recent episode of General Hospital, Jason received a message from his mother, Monica Quartermaine (Leslie Charleson) via a note. The effect it had on Jason’s portrayer, Steve Burton turned out to be quite visceral.
As GH fans know, although Jason’s bio-mom was Susan Moore, he was raised and adopted by Monica. Speaking on his Daily Drama podcast with his co-host and GH co-star, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Steve shared some insight on the difficulties he had getting through that scene.
Burton shared that in the key moment, “Brooklyn (played by Amanda Setton) came in and that’s where she gave me (Jason) the letter from Monica. That was a very hard scene for me to do. That was a tough one. That was the one time I was almost going to call ‘cut!’ It read ‘Jason, I believe in you.’ I was literally going to walk off the set.”
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To clarify and in the story, Monica was saying “I believe in you” and that she knows Jason didn’t shoot Dante (Dominic Zamprogna). Steve added, “It was tough, man. Emotionally, it was a tough scene. It was overwhelming in the moment.”
Steve went on to detail to Anderson, “She (Brook Lynn) pushed it to me and I read it and she was walking out and I had to stop her, but I was so emotional I couldn’t even get it out. And at that point, I’m like, ‘Do I just keep going … or do I just walk off the set right now?’ But, I knew just to stay, because it’s so hard to get back there, once you shut it down. I knew, the next take wasn’t going to be the same.”
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It’s clear that Leslie Charleson is so missed on-screen as Monica by all of her castmates, and that Jason and Monica had a very special mother/son relationship throughout the decades on GH.
What did you think of the moment when Jason got a note from Monica that said, “I believe in you?” Were you touched as well? Let us know in the comment section. You can check out the latest episode of Steve and Bradford’s podcast below.
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George Russo to Appear on General Hospital as Carmine Cerullo
Coming up, it looks like Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) grandfather, Carmine Cerullo is headed to Port Charles.
According to casting news from the ABC soap opera, George Russo will take on the role. Russo will tape his episode next week on April 15th and will appear on the May 15th episode of the long-running daytime drama series.
If George looks familiar he has been in numerous primetime television shows and motion pictures including: The Offer. Winning Time, Grand Crew and Shameless.
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Longtime GH viewers will recall that Lois’ (Rena Sofer) dad, Carmine, was previously showed up in Port Charles on and off from 1994 to 1996 and was played by John Capudice.
Clearly, it seems that Carmine will be a part of Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s wedding. Will it go off without a hitch? Are you looking forward to it? Stay tuned.
Who else would you like to see attend the nuptials? Gloria Cerullo (Ellen Travolta), any other blasts from the pasts who should be present? Let us know in the comment section.
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All the mob bad-guy stuff is too convoluted to capture my interest. This character is just another in a never ending series of baddies who come on to challenge the Corinthos business and attempt to make Sonny and his mob business look sympathetic in comparison. At this point it’s all tedious. No matter how much Sonny loves his family he is an underworld criminal. GH is my soap and I love it, but why is it so boring, tedious and slow these days? The show has the best cast in daytime and the least interesting story lines. Long live GH!
He is not of the mob, he is Cartel which will have WSB involved, of course..
Dixon has nothing to with Sonny, Sonny will be shown as the good guy by stopping the Cartel gun running..
Thanks for the clarification. I’m sure you’re correct, but those distinctions don’t really change my sense that the story is convoluted and tedious. I appreciate you weighing in with the details. I’ll have to get up to speed with the Cartel before all heck breaks loose!
I agree. The mob stuff, sleazy Paul, and Ava with the Raj guns are not interesting stories. . It is more like a cheap version of a Mission Impossible movie that I can never understand. Really, I just don’t care to understand. Unlike the article says, I didn’t even realize or CARE about some Dixon character.
I am much more interested in what is going on with Tracy.
Ahh, Mister Media.
As I keep repeating….almost verbatim to what you said….it is a ploy, contrived to make us ‘accept’ Sonny…embrace him even, as the all-American mob boss, family man. He is ensconced in his own world of coffee beans and a fleet of brigands working with and for him.
As yourself, I love all my soaps…lol, all three of them. So, no matter the slowness, no matter the tedium, I’ll stay put.
Great post. Mister M.
Sonny can man up all he wants… it just grates at me… how revered they prop themselves
Sonny and all those affiliated with the Corinthos’
blech!
so long as Ava is not incriminated… she must retain sole custody of Avery
@Patrick,
You bet, my friend. Sonny is a walking, fire-breathing oxymoron; along with his family and henchmen. No ideals….and those ‘moral codes’ he follows, have no rhyme or rhythm.
Rhyme or reason..lol
Yes. And you are right; Sonny is an underworld criminal.
I thought when the two females writers were hired we were told less mob, more hospital?
It seems that every time new writers are brought in they make that same promise. It buys them some good will with fans for a time but they never really deliver.
So agree with folks on this about Sonny and his morals. So, what is he selling? Drugs? We got to see people say oh I draw the line at guns. BS. GH hints at his nefarious deeds but what are they? Drugs or prostitution or extortion or illegal gambling or arson for hire or?
I’m so sick of Sonny and the mob. Now Morgan is Guido Jr….. ugh
I agree that the show has terribly boring. At this point I don’t know what they could do to make it better. I know that the new writers had to finish some of the old story lines and also wanted a chance to make these storylines their own. Unfortunately I think most are fast forwarding or simply not tuning in as much they used to.The simply fact that they post spoilers daily and you know who is going to be on the next day doesn’t help much.
i still think Paul is Haydens father unless this guy is suppose to be…maybe he is Mitch Williams Trays ex…no, too young…just one in a revolving door of baddies to come in and create some trouble…then move on to the next…been there done that…nothing new and inspiring…yawn…past my beddy time…nite…nite,
Dixon had better put me on the edge and bring me out of my coma..
Lol too funny.
I know they need more in the mob than just Sonny. Who knows what they are doing with Julian these days. I believe he needs to be more than just the other half of Julexis. Every week they seem to add an additional cast member or two. Which means we hardly see those that we really want to see. How many cast members are too many cast members?
There have been so many really great cast members that have been killed off or just written off that this all just doesn’t make sense. We have Ian Buchanan that could quite literally come back as Duke’s brother to avenge his death. Come on this writing team is no stranger to crazy writing. There is Robb Derringer. I know people are going to say he was hardly on. Or he was recast and then brought back for a limited time. However at least he can act and isn’t some pretty boy model that just looks good on the screen. Yes they brought back Jeffrey Vincent Praise but the writing is so crazy on that we don’t know which way poor Carlos is going. Tristian Rogers is worth more than just being Finola Hughes side kick. Give him a good strong storyline and maybe he will stick around. The list goes on and on, yet GH seems to think they need to send out a casting call for more and more people. Can you imagine at this point what main cast at fan club weekend will consist of? Hell at this point who is exactly main cast, considering the main cast is hardly ever seen anymore.
I hate to be all negative but where the heck is this soap going??
This soap is heading towards cancellation, sorry to say this. But that’s how I feel . GH sucks right now, and Days with the rape storyline. What can I say. Very turned off by Days. I will not watch Days, until it improves there storylines.
Yes, I agree, I couldn’t believe having a rape storyline on Days. It made me sick. I watch Days and GH.
I thought Michael Easton was going to be Dixon. They want to make Rebecca Herbst Abigail on Days, No! Everything is going nuts. I love all these actors but finish the story with Carlos and Anna, tie the loose ends.
As far as Rebecca Herbst leaving on GH, going to Days, make a brand new character for her.
If Michael Easton is coming back, make him a new character. Sorry but I hate looking at Chris Cositcheck and accepting him as Roman on Days.
I hope I made a point.
@Layla Kalich….Very well put! The last thing this show needs is another generic baddie….especially if Julian would simply abandon his full-time job of sexing up Alexis, then he might actually have something to contribute to the present-day GH mobwar! You are exactly right about needing Tristan Rogers back……pronto! Making him central to the plot along with Anna can maybe save the day for both Port Charles and this hideously overcrowded, underwhelming soap. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again….there is absolutely too much deadweight associated with today’s GH….most of us skip through entire episodes because the characters—mainly those insufferable newbies added over the past few years—being pushed to the forefront are uninspired, unwelcome and utterly boring. At this point, there are about three-quarters of the cast for whom I don’t give a fig….and that cannot sustain any program, let alone one that’s hobbling along as this one currently is. The notion that RH’s Liz may be the next to walk the plank on this already sinking ship is particularly disturbing….her departure would only serve to further alienate the many fans whose loyalty she has engendered through the years. Have the showrunners learned nothing with the Michael Easton fiasco? Quite frankly, were it not for his own upcoming return, I would probably be about ready to tune out for good. I’m hoping his character will revitalize the extreme ennui that has taken over Port Charles….if he is indeed the famously-mentioned Valentin Cassadine, then that would be a wonderful start. Finger crossed.
Love you, Shay.
And thank you for saying it so much better than I could.
@Layla Kalich
Rolling… LOL
YES… so be it… what she said… about all the men folk MIA
Ian Buchanan
Rob Derringer
Jeffrey Vincent Parise
Tristan Rogers
Wonderment and behold…. GH… Layla ‘ your go to
Shay… I just knew without reading your response.. that you were applauding this
You rightfully; add in Michael Easton
I’m still happy with seeing Carlos… just need more
PS: thanks for prodding…
“… The notion that RH’s Liz may be the next to walk the plank on this already sinking ship is particularly disturbing….her departure would only serve to further alienate ”
we need some good news for Rebecca Herbst
Generic baddies are usually brought in to prop up the baddies that are on contract! Also, generic baddies are used to help the PCPD actually make an arrest or kill someone! Robert Scorpio should be signed to a lifetime contract!
ME should be Valentin…that works for me…i am terribly missing our beloved mutter Dr.O…im glad Monica is at the hospital but i need my Dr.O…its like being addicted to a drug that has been taken away and now i am suffering from horrible withdrawal symptoms…sweating profusely , sleepless nights, barely able to eat and nervousness…i cant take it much longer…lol
@Harry 1…..Thank you, my dear Harry. The feeling is absolutely mutual!
@jimh…. Yes, yes, yes, we need Dr. O. back stat…. and in spades! The mirth, the merriment of the maniacal mutter is most, most missed! It’s long past due for Kathleen Gati’s hysterically hilarious and haughty Liesl Obrecht to resurface and finally reveal Nathan’s paternity…..if his bloodline were to trend Cassadine with Michael Easton’s Valentin, that would make for a most excellent storyline!
@Timmm….I’m not looking for another generic baddie….what GH needs is ar marquee-named, specific baddie to surpass all others, and nobody would fill that bill better than Valentin Cassadine, as portrayed by Michael Easton!
@Patrick….Oh yes, dear Patrick, we need a reprieve for the lovely and luminous Liz, so she will stay in Port Charles for many years to come….along with a permanently relocated from “Wisconsin” Robert Scorpio! Throw into that comfy combo of old favorites Michael Easton’s Valentin(?) and let the alchemy begin!
Haydens father…i still think it will be Paul…its Mith Willams Tracys ex????…no too young…..just yet another baddie in a revolving door of baddies to come in and cause trouble then we move on to the next…been there, done that…yawn…past my beddy time…nite…nite…lol
I think so, too, Jimmy. I have been saying it from the get go. But, I also said Kiki was Nina’s and Sabrina was Sonny’s daughter. I was wrong. But, you are usually on the money, as su0000 is.
Today, after Paul left Anna’s house, she picked up Susan’s picture to look at it; the scene automatically changed to Hayden……is that a sign? Oh, well. We shall see.
I am not sure Paul was telling Anna the truth. Are we to believe he’s been on the right side of the law all this time? Is he playing bad cop, good cop? Then, is Ava being set up? Is he really in Port Charles to rid it of all the baddies?
I kind of believe Paul might not be one of the bad guys but working undercover to get rid of the baddies…i could be wrong but thats what i think…i think he only slept with Ava to get info on her…maybe im wrong there but i still think im right about Paul being Hadens father.
@jimh.
I tend to agree with you, on all counts, Jimmy. I must admit I’m sort of stumped on this one. Paul seemed so sincere today. He is hard to read. He’s got that kind of face that scrambles my brain….is he? Or is he not?
Anna, also gave the impression she believed him. But, things may change in a New York. It is Port Charles, NY, afterall. Lol
Hi Ceec:
Nice read, on Paul… is he? or is he not?
it’s not so much that he’s walking a line on being good or bad… it’s just that he’s intriguing
OK stimuli loose
LOL.. I painted him a sophisticated henchman… there’s more though
I’m with Tracy
@CeeCeeGirl….It would be a refreshing development were Paul to be revealed as an actual good guy, although his behavior up until now has been so sleazy, that it may truly beggar belief to suggest we could forgive and forget his already sullied reputation were it to be revealed as a mere cover for infiltrating the underbelly of Port Charles and its criminal element. I’m particularly loathe to see him permanently attached to the likes of Hayden as her father….they have been trying every which way to concoct a palatable scenario to logically justify this guttersnipe’s ongoing existence and ingratiate her to the audience, hence I do so hope this is not the unimaginative plan devised to attempt just that. I really harbored high expectations for the character of Paul Hornsby when he first resurfaced in the form of Richard Burgi, and thus far, his oily dealings have left a huge feeling of disappointment for me. Having said that, he does generate a great deal of heat with Anna, and if Robert Scorpio is not fated to return to Port Charles for their ultimate reunion, then I could envision her in a realistic coupling with Paul should his honest nature be that of a white-hatted hero.
@Patrick.
New York second….sentence not finished.
Dig your philosophy, Patrick.
So, you think Paul as a henchman? In that case, he must be working for someone above him in the mob hierarchy, if he is, indeed, a baddie. You don’t think he is the top cat? Hmmmmm. Food for thought, my friend.
Honestly, General Hospital has an already bloated cast. They shouldn’t be creating new characters when they should be focused on the veterans and the heart of the show. They should be focused on keeping veterans, in fact. I’m beyond tired of mob characters and how new ones are constantly introduced. It’s a joke at this point.
GH is slowly dying, enough with this mob crap. I want more romance and more Robert Scorpio. If this mob crap stays on, GH will be a goner cancelled in the grave yard.
hi Samantha..
during the past 6ish months, Jean and Shelly have not written mob anything to mention..
They have fully focused on couples/love in the afternoon..
They have given a great amount time writing their version of romance/couples, that was their goal..
To say you’re tired of the mob when there has been no mob anything, then you are stuck in the Guza era..
I would be so dang happy if during the past 5 months there had been one, just one mob story, there has not..
mob talk of nothing much or an incident, but no real mob stuff..
I want the high drama back..
I respectfully disagree. Everything having to do with Paul Hornsby is mob related. Everything having to do with Carlos is mob related. Ava’s story line is mob related. Julian’s story line is mob related. Ana’s story line is mob related. Morgan’s story is mob related. Johnny’s appearance was mob related. Sonny’s motivation for hiding his condition is mob related. The gun running story is mob related. I agree that there have been no “mob war” outbreaks of violence and that there has been a greater emphasis on couples, but the mob theme permeates the show. If there was a really well-written mob story instead of the same hackneyed tales it would be great, like the epic stories of years past which brought the mob to Port Charles. They are missing an opportunity right now in that they have mentioned that Brad comes from the Asian mob family and he is in a romantic relationship with Lucas from the Jerome mob family. Exploring this would tie the crime story to a romantic story and could be interesting. Still, GH has the best cast in daytime. Long live GH!
Right, Mister Media.
Moreover, Sonny has made it clear again and again that he cannot get out–he will always be a Kingpin.
The other day I almost blew a gasket when Michael spoke glowingly of how Sonny was pardoned for murdering his father in cold blood. Then he apologized again for doing the right thing by taking Avery away from him.
We wait for Sonny to get his comeuppance for so long–we wait for justice and then we finally get it only to have it snatched away. It was nice having Michael Quartermaine back for two minutes. I miss him.
The mob will not kill GH, the writing will. The mob had deep history on GH!
Phil, GH may have a mob history, however, since Sonny started dominating GH under Bob Guza, the mob has become centric, hence, mobcentric and worse yet, Sonnycentric. And it just keeps getting worse.
Mobsters used to play the good guys and gave the good guys someone to fight.
Now we have killers such as Sonny, Julian and Ava leading the good life while the bodies of their victims grow cold in their graves.
Yes, I know I cannot look to soaps as a moral compass, however, seeing some kind of justice and vindication realized in the name of the fictional victims might give viewers some kind of satisfaction.
And herein lies the problem with GH–that appetite for satisfaction through vindication is never realized.
@Harry 1.
Dearest Harry,
I simply had to tell you what a satisfyingly, all-encompassing post you have composed. I only wish I could expound on Sonny’s delinquent brain, AND, the lack of satisfaction the viewer receive from the writers, the way you just did. It’s a great, calming feeling I get when we have a meeting of the minds, my friend. Especially with you!
Jason Thompson couldnt get to Genoa City fast enough!
The best couple on GH is Julian and Alexis right now. Also, I love my Sonny & Carly back together. Sonny is a veteran, as is Carly. Jason and Sam too; their chemistry is great. Brad’s Asian mob family would be a great addition. The mob is a GH staple, and has been for 30 years. GH practically invented action storylines on soaps. Long live GH organized crime!
Thank goodness TPTB are not seeing more value in Rebecca Herbst. Otherwise, how would the show be able to pay for all of these new and interesting characters??
It’s all ridiculous…
Preach!!
Liam, having Anthony Geary off the books could easily pay Rebecca’s salary. I think she is gone.
Liam, I, for one, get your sarcasm. How, indeed. Lol.
Good one, Liam. You almost had me going and then I just smiled and exhaled.
wel….. at least Ava is looking out for herself.. and has hinted to her brother Julian… and she mentioned to Scotty.. she’s being blackmailed… and is in a business deal she can’t get out of
… if this Dixon… is the 3rd mob man to hit it big in Port Charles
argh! to see Julian flitting to and fro… from Alexis to Crimson… and sitting with all his daughters… Sam to Kristina, to Molly to Ava to Avery to Olivia to Leo
he’s a changed man… and not all the better for it
Sonny is as regal as ever… willing his legs to fight for him… what a surprise
Dixon the man about town
Yeah, nothing against this guy but I am over the mob stuff. It is the same old, same old. And the show in general is losing my interest FAST. It is too focused on new characters and new families. I don’t care about the Hornsbys or the Jeromes. Add the West family to that as well. They could blow all three families up in a terrorist bomb story and I’d blink, well maybe flinch but that’s it. Not a tear shed though. And if the show is dumb enough to let Becky Herbst go, that’ll be the last straw for me. I only like Liz, Nik, Laura & Anna. That’s about it. Not enough to keep me watching if Liz is gone especially since Nik seems to be stuck in the same dumb story over and over again. Seriously, this show went from deathbed, to revived, to on fire, to flaming out, to nearly comatose. What a mess!
I completely agree. You summed it up nicely.
I agree. The show was going well, but suddenly the crime stuff is taking over again. I don’t care about the Hornsby’s or Jeromes or other new families. The show is called “General Hospital”, with an emphasis on Hospital. The previous core families like the Quartermaines, Cassadines, Hardy-Webbers should be focused on, not treated as side characters. The one new character I’m interested in is Griffin Munro, but that’s because he’s a doctor. I feel like when they start reverting to the crime stuff that they’re trying to be like a primetime show, but this is daytime and the focus should be different. Also, I can turn on Days or Y&R after not watching for a while and recognize most of the cast, which means veterans are being used regularly. GH is obliterating that tradition of long-standing families/characters. It’s sad.
i hope it’s as gritty as justified. maybe they’ll write an authentic criminal rather than underworld light. Two prime time actors should be able to create something out of nothing, hopefully.
I actually like that they’re bringing in a new villain. I love all the established long time GH villains, Helena, Jerry Jacks, Faison, and so forth, but they’re all kind of played out at this point. There’s only so many times you can go to that well. New character, new actor, hopefully some intriguing stories to play. Count me as interested.
I’m not one of the people that complains about the mob stories. Yeah, there was a time when GH was way too mob-centric. But they haven’t really done a story focusing on the mob in quite a while. It’s a part of the identity of the show. It has been for 30 years. I have absolutely no problem with it. If written well, they usually bring a lot of drama and action, and that’s what we want from our soaps.
I way prefer Raj in Big Bang Theory…to Raj the gunrunner in GH. Actually there’s no contest.
In fact the crime/mob stuff is getting to be too much on GH anyway, and has changed the spirit that many of us feel is GH. But gunrunning?…in a world and country having to deal with guns, or not, depending on you perspective.
But please not on my romance and adventure escape in the afternoon. Leave it to ABC’s Shondra-types for nightime.
And now a rape on DOOL. And I don’t want to hear about “the beginning of a beautiful friendship” for Laura and Luke. When you really look at it, it never ended happily ever after.
Ditto.
Let me guess, he’ll come on and cause trouble for saintly father of the year Scummy (oops, Sonny), then Jason and Sonny will save the day because you know, they are the ‘Good Guys’. It’ll be exciting because it’s something this show has never done.
I thought Dixon may have been Michael Easton. I’m glad he is not. I want Michael to be Valentin Cassadine, a mix of good and evil. Anyway, Dixon, hey as long as the dude can act, welcome! Oh, hopefully Mr. Dixon will dump Ava into the harbor! Good riddance!
That’s what I thought, as well, Timmm. And, as yourself, I’m glad Michael is not playing Dixon.
I want Michael to be the hero, defender of the innocent, destroyer of evil and protector of all that is good. Too much to hope for? LOL.
Thats a tall order you have there Cee. I was thinking good/evil because Michael was on the show as other types of characters and I was thinking it would be a change up for him. Bye the way, speaking of good/evil, looks like they are trying to smooth Paul’s corners a bit? I LOVED the scenes with him and Anna as he came clean.
@Timmm.
Yes, ‘they ‘ are trying to enhance Paul’s ‘goodness’. I said as much. It is so typical, such standard fare for GH to do this…..For whatever reason, TPTB changed their minds mid-way, making Paul the good guy.
Needless to say, I hope, Anna stays out of his orbit, romantically. Inasmuch as I, also, enjoyed his painfully personal tete-a-tete with her, I do not really like Paul; that’s not to say I do not admire Richard….he is a creditable thespian.
@CeeCee….I agree we are most fortunate to be welcoming Michael Easton back to Port Charles—in any way, shape or form—but if he is indeed to be the most formidable of all Cassadines, the infamous Valentin, then he shall be undeniably evil….unless there is going to be yet another case of revisionist history perpetrated by the writers. Never say never…..
I’m with you, Timmm…..I would love to see Michael Easton as Valentin….but if that is to be the case, then unfortunately, that would probably preclude him from being heroic. Sorry about that, CeeCeeGirl!
Oh, gee, Shaybelle. No worries. I do not know Valentin’s persona or personality; therefore, I cannot form an opinion. But, I do trust your judgment….I am just glad to have Michael in any shape. Later.
So he is a bad guy. Big surprise NOT ! Everyone on this show is a bad guy. Murderers calling other murderers evil. Killing characters in cold blood, This show has left us NO ONE to root for. Scummy wants to kill Avery’s mother, and uncle I read. sort of like he killed Michaels father. They are so evil, and Scummy is not ? Do TIIC really expect us to watch this poop. New guy , old guy. who cares. Someone needs to tell TIIC they have gone tooo far. I will read the blogs and see if I want to watch again.
Please have this dude be a part of a bigger nefarious plot by real bad guys, not mobsters. Why can’t they bring on a real villain or two who the entire cast has to join forces against? Why can’t the wsb be front and center? What are the powers that be so afraid of? A summer adventure better be on the horizon. The show is a snooze fest outside of the Tracy/ Hayden scenes.
I want the caertel, the crime lords to come into action..
but-
after witnessing hoe J&S wrote Anna as being as dumb as dirt, they can wtite hard drama..
Poor Anna.. use to be a brilliant involved with spies and the WSB, very intelligent, a herion, a very apt woman, in controll..
When she took the call from Mac… walked away without out offing the call/keeping it on her screen was stupid for an experienced woman she is… then she throws her game at Paul, telling him ”I know you killed Sloan etc, just giving it all up to him then the silliest thing she could ever say ”’so, are going to kill me now” to Paul..
J&S I put a curse on you BWA! that was more than terrible…
They are not the correct writers for GH, thay can not write on the edge intriguing drama, it’s not how they write… and That is what will kill GH ..
I do agree, Suoo. I hate that they are now writing Anna as being stupid and gullible.
Not my Anna!
As a long time viewer of GH I am finding it more and more difficult to watch the show. Sonny is not sympathetic. The mob stories have ruined General HOSPITAL!!! I fear it will be canceled soon. It is boring with many unlikable characters. Jason and Sam have ZERO chemistry. Sam is on way too much as is Sonny. Sonny and Carly reuniting was a huge mistake. Carly was so much better without him. They have no chemistry!! Numerous cast members we go weeks without seeing and storylines are dropped out of nowhere. It’s a hot mess.
Another Canuck on the show! Hooray!
Oh, joy….another newbie.
What is bugging me now is they will probably reveal Hayden as Paul’s daughter and yet Dr. Mutter never revealed who Nathan’s father is…a plotline totally forgotten like Laura’s letter from Luke…and if they don’t show Liesel soon i’m going to need to go into counseling…lol
@jimh…..I’m still hoping against hope that Hayden is actually a product of Paul’s loins….that idea simply doesn’t work for me. Besides, I have yet to hear a plausible reason for the name of the dude she ran into in Vegas, one Baxter Corbin….you know, like “Mike Corbin?” Coincidence? I should think not….of all surnames to select for this (un)important(?) character, why, oh why, would it be the same as Sonny’s bio-daddy???? Just seemed a strange notion if there were truly no link there….unless the lady writers are taking a page out of Ron C’s mind-twisting red herring clue-droppers that mostly never led anywhere! As if we need any further dead-end stories….I’m with you, jimh….still waiting for the contents of Luke’s letter to be revealed and discovering what man of mystery actually spawned Mutter’s boy, Nathan!
I did not pay attention to the man’s name…been a little ill so sometimes i miss things…i just hope she isnt related to Sonny-his Sister?…we need another Corinthos as much as i need another kidney stone…lol…i miss Britt.
Awww…so sorry to hear that, jimh! Do feel better soon. Yes, my first thought upon that particular name-drop was, oh no, not another gawd-awful connection to the already far too Sonny-centric world of Port Charles, but it does seem a curious choice, doesn’t it? As for Britt, I miss her, too. She and her “mutter” were the best remaining remnants of the Ron C regime, and substituting Hayden for the wildly wicked Dr. Westbourne in Nik’s bed and affections is but a pale imitation of the original’s chemistry with the Cassadine heir.
Did I miss something? I thought that Michael Easton, who left the show was going to be Dixon. Is Michael Easton not coming back to GH?
Well, here we go with another Mob guy. Like we need another… not! Then there’s Olivia her physic visions starting up again.Right on Juliun & Alexis Wedding.
I’m wondering if He gets killed, hope not. This is Friday so its going to be a big blow up to hold us till Monday.Michael Easton coming back. Hoorey but why kill him off to begin with.Thats a soap: Kill them off and bring them back. LOL
hi Debbie Hamilton..
you said ”Well, here we go with another Mob guy. Like we need another”
Gh has a cast of 37? and there are now;
Sonny
Paul
Raj rarely seen
and now pass-through Dixion..
4 out of 37… 4 is not even enough to qualify as a mob ……………. lol
I have to say this folks, but I think Gru on Despicable Me would be a better villain than all these new characters on GH. I loved that movie. Let’s bring some minions to Sonny, it would make the fans laugh! Just an off the wall idea folks.