General Hospital

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) Sonny shooting his own son is probably the worst thing that could happen to him. It should remind him of how violent his life is. I truly believe Sonny’s done this time. He wants his son to be safe and he sees no other way out. And Sonny wants Dante to feel like he’s the one responsible for sending him...

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) There will be one more very special episode that we will film in May, in New York," he said. What about after that? Any chance we'll see Franco doing more daytime TV? "Other soaps have not called," he said, a hint of disappointment in his voice.

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) By Michael Starr From Kris: "I hope you also understand that there are fans of 'General Hospital' who, although we wish Sarah Brown well, believe the show will go on without her. Sarah Brown is not the first actress to ever leave a soap - and she won't be the last."

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) Those still hanging onto the age-old belief that all men are created equal probably haven't tuned into GENERAL HOSPITAL lately. If they had, about three times a week, they would have seen living proof that when God created man, he must have been playing favorites. How else to explain the nat...

By We Love Soaps(noreply@blogger.com) NAME: Sarah Brown RANK: 9 SOAP ROLES: Sandy Sommers, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL (2009-present); Claudia Zacchara, GENERAL HOSPITAL (2008-2009); Julisa Larrabee, AS THE WORLD TURNS (2004-2005); Carly Benson Corinthos, GENERAL HOSPITAL (1996-2001)

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By noreply@blogger.com (Roger Newcomb) 1979: Tracy and Alan argue. 1989: Tracy returns to Port Charles. 1992: Tracy gives birth to Dillon. 1993: Tracy is exiled from Port Charles. 1996: A promo for Tracy Quartermaine on THE CITY. 2003: Tracy and Dillio fight about Georgia. 2007: The Quartermaines deal with Lila's death.

By We Love Soaps(noreply@blogger.com) 1991 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Villainess: Daytime 1990 Soap Opera Digest Award win for Outstanding Villainess: Daytime 1981 Daytime Emmy win for Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Drama Series

By noreply@blogger.com (Roger Newcomb) Lucky went off on "faithless tramp" Elizabeth and "rotten soul" Nikolas on Monday's GENERAL HOSPITAL. This revelation was exactly the type of scene that Jonathan Jackson was brought back to nail. And boy did he. On Tuesday, Lulu let "family wrecking tramp" and "raging hypocrite" Elizabet...

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) As part of the sponsorship, actors from all three award-winning soaps, ALL MY CHILDREN (AMC), ONE LIFE TO LIVE (OLTL) and GENERAL HOSPITAL (GH), will be integrated into the event, introducing musical acts and interacting with fans on the Mane Stage. Throughout the weekend and located in...

By We Love Soaps(noreply@blogger.com) SOAP ROLES: Lena Kendall, GUIDING LIGHT (2005); Gretel Rae Cummings (1978-1980, 1999-2004); Rae Cummings, GENERAL HOSPITAL (2000); Rae Cummings, PORT CHARLES (2000); Rae Cummings, ALL MY CHILDREN (1999-2000); Felicia Gallant, ANOTHER WORLD (1983-1999); Cynthia Haines, AS THE W...

By noreply@blogger.com (We Love Soaps) 2004 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Special Class Special 1994 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series 1993 Daytime Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series 1989 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Talk/Service Show Host

By noreply@blogger.com (Roger Newcomb) 1981: The wedding of Luke and Laura, complete with Elizabeth Taylor guest appearance. 1993: Luke and Laura return to GENERAL HOSPITAL. 1994: Laura gives birth to Lulu. 1996: Laura tells Ruby about Nikolas. 2006: Luke and Laura get married.

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) There she was greeted by her brother-in-law Jerry, and nieces Danielle, 10, and Alison, 1, whom she had never met, and eldest niece, 12-year-old Samantha, whom she had. She adored getting to know all of them. Being called "Aunt Genie" by her nieces gave her a special thrill. They watched GENE...

By We Love Soaps(noreply@blogger.com) Connie Passalacqua Hayman (Marlena De Lacroix): The growing heart of GENERAL HOSPITAL as Laura from the age of 14! Laura's now endless capacity for love is the antidote for Guza's ugliness. Bring her back now, you ABC Daytime bozos!

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By noreply@blogger.com (Roger Newcomb) Lucky confronted Elizabeth and Nikolas on Friday's GENERAL HOSPITAL. Lucky said, "You don't love me, Elizabeth. Otherwise you wouldn't be screwing my brother behind my back." Monday's follow up should be excellent!

By noreply@blogger.com (Roger Newcomb) Airing on Friday, January 29th THE DR. OZ SHOW will be featuring "Ask Dr. Oz" questions from HOUSE star Jennifer Morrison and from GENERAL HOSPITAL TV doctors Jason Thompson and Kimberly McCullough. Kimberly McCullough (plays Dr. Robin Scorpio on GENERAL HOSPITAL): Why do my breasts get bi...

By noreply@blogger.com (Roger Newcomb) January 29 looks to be a big day in Port Charles. Check out this new GENERAL HOSPITAL promo featuring Maurice Benard and "newcomer" Dominic Zamprogna.

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By noreply@blogger.com (Roger Newcomb) 1997: Alexis is revealed as Natasha. 1999: Alexis thinks Jax is ned and jumps on top of him. 2001: Alexis tries to loosen up. 2002: Alexis and Sonny talk in bed while Carly watches. 2006: Alexis and Sam are locked in a room together. 2008: Alexis tells Anthony to stay away from Kristina.

By We Love Soaps(noreply@blogger.com) SOAP ROLES: Alexis Davis, GENERAL HOSPITAL (1996-present); Denise Fielding, MELROSE PLACE (1997); Julia Wainwright Capwell, SANTA BARBARA (1985-1993); Beverly Wilkes, ONE LIFE TO LIVE (1980-1982) AWARDS: 2006 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Special Class Special

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) Kin Shriner: People come up to me on a daily basis and have associated me with GENERAL HOSPITAL. They did and still do and always will. As long as GENERAL HOSPITAL is on the air, I will always be a part of GENERAL HOSPITAL, whether I'm on it or off it.

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) In an exciting piece of indie soap casting news, former ANOTHER WORLD star Matt Crane, who played Matthew Cory on the soap, is the latest actor to join the cast of Martha Byrne's GOTHAM. He will play the role of Perry. He appeared on GENERAL HOSPITAL in 2004 as Ross Duncan.

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) Another option being discussed by the executives is leaving the panel talk show for women on the network, but moving it to 4 p.m., OPRAH's slot on the ABC O&Os and many other stations, or 3 p.m. in place of GENERAL HOSPITAL, the pay website News Blues says. ABC's popular soap opera would move t...

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) Constance Towers Returns to GENERAL HOSPITAL Constance Towers is returning to GH as Helena Cassadine. "Just when things couldn¹t get more complicated [between Nikolas, Lucky and Elizabeth], Helena comes to town to stir the pot," reveals Head Writer Robert Guza, Jr.

By noreply@blogger.com (Roger Newcomb) Denise Alexander came in at #43 on the 50 Greatest Soap Actresses of All Time list. Here are some classic clips of Alexander including her work on DAYS OF OUR LIVES, GENERAL HOSPITAL and ANOTHER WORLD 1981: Lesley and Rick worry about Laura. 2007: Lesley comforts Nikolas after Emily's death.

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) Pinter back to GENERAL HOSPITAL Mark Pinter (ex-Roger, AMC; ex-Grant, AW, et al) returns to Port Charles as Federal Agent Thomas Rayner on Tuesday, January 26.

By noreply@blogger.com (Roger Newcomb) Pinter back to GENERAL HOSPITAL I'm truly over the moon about the nominations. Our amazing cast and crew went above and beyond to make Buppies happen and it means so much to have that recognized," says Buppies creator Julian Breece to Daytime Confidential.

By noreply@blogger.com (Roger Newcomb) Mary Beth Evans came in at #48 on the 50 Greatest Soap Actresses of All Time list. Here are some classic clips of Evans including her work on DAYS OF OUR LIVES, GENERAL HOSPITAL and AS THE WORLD TURNS. 1987: Kayla learns Jack is Steve's brother 1994: Katherine flirts with Mac, fights with Lucy

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) By Jon-Michael Reed April 21, 1979 Jackie Zeman-Kaufman, who portrays Bobbie Spencer on GENERAL HOSPITAL, admits that "those people scare me. They actually think I am as selfish and as cruel as Bobbie. My mail has contained threats. I've been hit and I've had things thrown at me.

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) From SOAPnet's Joe Reid: "The exciting news for 2010 are all the returns. Gina Tognoni as Kelly! She'll be followed by Melissa Fumero, Laura Bonarrigo and Dan Gauthier reprising their roles as Adriana, Cassie and Kevin, respectively. And Snoop Dogg is back on February 24th!"

By Damon L. Jacobs(Shouldless@gmail.com) SOAP ROLES: Bobbie Spencer, GENERAL HOSPITAL (1977-present); Lana McClain, ONE LIFE TO LIVE (1976-1977); Bobbi, THE EDGE OF NIGHT (1976) AWARDS: 1981 Daytime Emmy nomination Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Drama Series

By Damon L. Jacobs(Shouldless@gmail.com) Thom Racina: She’s a great actress.  I would have rather had Elizabeth continue to do it but she had better fish to fry.  The whole GENERAL HOSPITAL thing was great . It was like writing pop history.  We had the cover of Newsweek, Time, People. We even had the FBI come and talk to us about car bombs! ...

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) USA TODAY: Daytime TV takes stock, retrenches in a changing world Networks and syndicators are embracing technology, too. All My Children, like General Hospital, will be shot in high-definition, and greater use of CGI will allow "spectacular stunts," ABC Daytime president Brian Fron...

By noreply@blogger.com (Roger Newcomb) Tristan Rogers has been a favorite of soap fans since he first appeared as Robert Scorpio on GENERAL HOSPITAL in 1980. In recent years, through his online chats, video blogs and posts on his official websites, fans have gotten to know his thoughts on the world of daytime drama and what it tak...

By Shouldless@gmail.com (Damon L. Jacobs) In Part One of my interview with longtime GENERAL HOSPITAL star Jacklyn Zeman, the actress shared reflections on her early career and Bobbie Spencer’s backstory before coming to Port Charles. In Part Two, she looked back on two groundbreaking storylines, how Bobbie Spencer helped wome...

By noreply@blogger.com (We Love Soaps) Damon L. Jacobs shares part of his interview with legendary soap scribe Claire Labine where she talks about the constant cast upheaval at RYAN'S HOPE and the "depressing" storylines she wrote on GENERAL HOSPITAL including Robin/Stone

By noreply@blogger.com (We Love Soaps) On Episode #16 of “We Love Soaps Radio,” Roger Newcomb, Damon L. Jacobs and Soap Opera Weekly's Mala Bhattacharjee discuss the latest hot topics from the world of soaps including the craziest casting week in soap history. The show also features the second part of our interview with GENERAL...

By noreply@blogger.com (We Love Soaps) On Episode #15 of “We Love Soaps Radio,” Roger Newcomb and Damon L. Jacobs are joined by special co-host Joanna Parson, a talented singer, songwriter and actress. We also preview our new in-depth interview with longtime GENERAL HOSPITAL star Jacklyn Zeman.

By Roger Newcomb(noreply@blogger.com) In his latest column for The Advoate, Michael Fairman spoke with Austin Peck about the Daytime Emmys and his exit from AS THE WORLD TURNS. The new Soapside column also includes ONE LIFE TO LIVE's same-sex marriage-athon, an update from VENICE, and James Franco heading to GENERAL HOSPITAL.

By noreply@blogger.com (Roger Newcomb) It's an incredibly troubling time for soap operas, and there's no reason to think this isn't going to continue," said Michael Logan, the resident soap opera expert at TV Guide. "Soaps come and go, but this loss is so big, it can't be understated." To fans, it's been more than a soap opera

By We Love Soaps(editor@welovesoaps.com) A return to potboilers. Nobody does the hospital drama better than GENERAL HOSPITAL (not even ER), which will continue to lead the way with its three-hankie storylines. And ALL MY CHILDREN created the winning Kendall, Erica's bitchy daughter, who was born to wreak havoc in Pine Valley for...

By We Love Soaps(noreply@blogger.com) New NIGHT SHIFT promises continuity with original GH SOAPnet has picked up GENERAL HOSPITAL: NIGHT SHIFT for a second season to launch in July, after the General Hospital spin-off scored record ratings for the cabler in its first year. HOLLYOAKS video clip: The "Confession Time" update