Dateline Port Charles: Lucky Spencer and the Case of the Missing Shower

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Bring Roger Howarth back as nuSonny!

The Quatermaine foyer seemed a lot bigger during Drew’s and Jason’s fist fight.

They need to give Nina more to do. Now that she's not moping over Sonny or having sex with Drew, she's only supporting Willow, having friendly chats with Ava, and putting make-up on Drew's beaten face. I think it's time for her to have an affair. Dr. Gannon? Curtis? Ned?

Who was the jerk BF that lulu was talking about?

What demographic is Lucky supposed to appeal to?

BO fetishists?

Were Nina and Ric involved together once upon a time? (I left the show for a decade or two)

r8

I think they got married for some reason

[quote]What demographic is Lucky supposed to appeal to?

Fuck if I know.

I’m watching Sam’s funeral — most actors I remember seeing together in one place in a long time.

Great title for the thread, OP. Bravo.

I’m all for getting rid of some of the unnecessary cast members…I’m also asking Santa to give Dr. Park a contract and a story.

Is Genie Francis recurring? Her picture isn’t always in the opening.

Charles Mesure (Jack Brennan) is still recurring (unless something has changed recently) and his photo seems to be in the opening every day, regardless of whether he's on that day or not.

Meanwhile, Jonathan Jackson is on contract and his photo has yet to show up in the opening

[quote]Meanwhile, Jonathan Jackson is on contract and his photo has yet to show up in the opening.

So, Jonathan Jackson not only won't take a show. He also won't pose for a photo.

Michael should sleep with Nina to get back at willow.

O.G. Liz & Lucky shipper here, greasy hair or not I’m gonna need those two to get back together. I will choose to ignore all the terrible things Lucky said to her back during her affair with Nikolas.

I wonder if Lulu will seek guidance from Nina about spending years in a coma.

I always wanted Guiding Light characters Beth and Michelle to compare notes on being temporarily blind.

Uhmm, Lulu's mother spent years in a coma as well

R20 Was Laura in a coma or catatonic? I remember her with her eyes open, drool running down her chin, and hair that was styled by the nearest light socket.

Laura was sitting up in a chair, but catatonic. Laura was never in a coma.

I'm pretty sure Charles Mesure was put on contract in September.

You guys really called it on BLQ’s love scene.

R24 I was rolling when they cut back to her in bed wearing two layers of clothes after sex. Do we know her religion?

R25, I think Amanda Setton is Jewish, possibly orthodox.

BLQ modeling lingerie from the Chrissy Metz for Barnum & Bailey collection

She used to play a stripper on OLTL so unless she subsequently converted, I don’t think she’s Orthodox

R28 and she wore the skimpest things on OLTL.

Ingo still trying to get his retirement nest egg from ABC.

Kelly Monaco responding to someone on twitter who said she phoned it in for years. Is she threatening Frank/ABC with "consequences"?

Wow, that is one incoherent tweet, R31. Is KeMo hitting the booze or is she just semi-literate?

Amanda Setton isn't Orthodox but I believe her husband is Conservative. I saw a photo of him in a suit and wearing a yarmulke. She has to repeatedly say in interviews how committed she is to him, it's odd. I can't stand how she's dragging Swickard down with her with all her rules & regulations that have no place on a soap. Does anyone else on GH get to write their own job description or just her? (Mo excluded).

Rena Sofer comes from an Orthodox family. Her father is a Rabbi and she has family members she has never even hugged or shook hands with because of the strict rules.

Maybe Swickard agrees with Setton about not endorsing love scenes.

[quote] Rena Sofer comes from an Orthodox family. Her father is a Rabbi and she has family members she has never even hugged or shook hands with because of the strict rules.

Is/Was Wally Kurth, her real life ex-husband, Orthodox Jewish? She's hugged and held hands with plenty of other actors while performing over the years, so is there some kind of delineation between family/friends and co-workers?

Maybe it's her relatives that are so concerned with rules that she couldn't shake hands with them - but she herself doesn't give a shit. Hopefully.

Orthodox Jews seem to be as bad as strict Muslims when it comes to how they treat women. It sucks!

I really like the actor who plays James and Maxie is a pretty good mom

Yeah, the kid who plays James is a natural. Kirsten plays off of him well.

Rena does not observe as her family does. She talked about it on Mo's show.

At the beginning of the BLQ/ Chase snooze fest, Josh appeared to have been recruited to back up his scene partner and her beliefs. PR.

R38 - They're of like minds.

I laughed at BLQ/Chase in bed, he has his shirt off and she's dressed like a Sherpa woman!

Maybe Laura left with holly or heather.

They could have put BLQ in Chase's shirt and she would have been just as covered up yet sexy. But I guess she insisted on winter snow gear. Her stranglehold on this story line is annoying.

Too bad. I really enjoyed Setton on OLTL and had high hopes for her.

MARY!

LULU!

She’s a perfectly cast young Tracy from her oltl days I was excited. What a waste!!!

it's odd but we have Chase with his shirt off

I don't have to have everything in life.

I can live with that.

Reddit is saying SB, LW, JJ and AS all have "modesty" clauses in their contracts.

Supposedly SB, JJ and AS claim religious reasons. Reason unknown for LW but I would guess menopause bod?

Anyone know if this is true?

Have they mentioned Sasha now has a half sister Robin and a niece and nephew?

R49, good question.

Scruffy Lucky tells Laura that Lulu is awake.

I found the use of the word awake odd in yesterday’s episode… but I also can’t think of a better word.

Robin Strasser was visited by Tuc Watkins and his family at her NYC home. They brought her sunflowers.

R53, thanks for posting! Robin looks good and Tuc seems to get better with age.

You're welcome and I was thinking the same thing about Tuc!

Yes Mac and Felicia mentioned robin while at dinner with Sasha.

I miss Robin's hotline. Batshit crazy old broad could be funny as hell.

What a talent Robin Strasser is. She brought so much electricity to every scene, whether well written or badly written, whether she was talented co-stars or untalented ones. She was a delight to watch on OLTL in every goddamned scene. She is a thrilling actress,

R55 I see Tuc at the gym all the time and can confirm he still got it. He’s a sexy bastard.

Now that Andrew Rannells is in the picture, is John-Paul Lavoisier stilling hanging out with Tuc and his kids?

Fuck, Tuc is one hot daddy.

Robin Strasser is bat shit crazy

[quote] it's odd but we have Chase with his shirt off

What Setton fails to realize if that 99% of the audience (women & gay men) only want to see Swickard topless. No one watching gives a rat's ass about seeing Setton's body, unless she gets fat. Then come all the jokes.

R62 Yes, always has been and always will be.

I'm OK if some of the frauettes want to be modest. But looking like you're wearing a burqa to bed is a bit ridiculous.

R5 Lulu was throwing Cody off, however some deduced she was using Logan Hayes as a reference point for her story with slight exaggerations.

R8 R9 Right. Rick and Nina were married, during the live shows for sweeps back on 5/17/15, because he wanted access to her fortune, while also sleeping with her mother Madeline. The wedding was network mandated for the live shows- the characters weren't chosen by the network, but the wedding was mandated. Ron decided to have Nina and Rick married, with Frank signing off on it.

R14 As much as Frank would love to place her back on recurring status, Genie is on contract

R69 Charles is on contract. He was recurring for awhile but he was practically begging for a contract

Practically begging in the sense that he was dropping huge hints he wanted a contract, including kissing up, should say at R69. It's not necessarily a bad thing; the Laura Wright admiration carried on pretty incessantly.

Walt Willey "begged" for even recurring but it was all for naught.

Charles' bootlicking LW on social media was nauseating.

I understand it's a feast or famine business and actors have to cultivate opportunities where they can but he was way over the top.

R17 Not sure if he was actually going there, but Patrick Mulcahey was apparently planning to have Nina and Michael in each other's lives more often; Willow and Drew was in the cards then, as was Sasha and Michael. Although the stories were initially "reset" once Chris Van Etten was reinstated as head writer w/Korte- many of them are now in the same vein as Mulcahey's.

R30 Ingo is definitely not letting this go

Is Cynthia Watros still on this show? Where has she been?

R31 Kelly and Carmina are still pissed with Frank, but she's apparently interested in another soap, so a lawsuit might my exactly be to her benefit as of now, unless she doesn't get hired somewhere else

R33 Right her husband is apparently the one who isn't a fan of her having love scenes or playing somewhat of a vixenish type character. She absolutely had no qualms regarding her stint as stripper/gold digger Kimberly Andrews on OLTL

R34 He actually doesn't really feel that way. He began echoing her statements once fans berated her for ruining the Brook Lynn/Chase romance, so he essentially fell on the sword

R37 R38 Absolutely

R39 That's exactly what occurred

R44 She's miscast as Brook Lynn. She's better off playing a more virtuous character.

R46 Agreed

As much as I loathe KM she'd probably make an OK Nicole at DAYS if they did a recast.

R48 True. Steve refuses to take his shirt off, unless he's absolutely convinced that it's necessary for the scene. Laura Wright was body shamed years ago when she started gaining weight, being compared to Kim Zimmer and Paula Deen. As referenced here before, she also refuses to have Carly get slapped anymore or lose a fight, such as when Sam beat Carly up or when Robin slapped her during the Guza years. Jonathan also has script approval in his contract; if he doesn't like something in the script, he can change it.

Steve also refused to do triangles that were Male/Female/Male, which was somewhat of a sticking point when he returned in 2017. To his credit, neither Billy Miller nor Kelly Monaco wanted to play the triangle angle either. Dominic Zamprogna wasn't a fan of Male/Female/Male triangles either, for he was non too thrilled about the planned Dante/Lulu/Johnny triangle, along with the Dante/Lulu/Dustin triangle as well.

They were both fine with Female/Male/Female triangles, for Steve wanted a Robin/Jason/Sam triangle when Robin returned in 2005, however Kimberly McCullough vetoed that, while Dominic was fine with the Lulu/Dante/Valerie triangle.

R57 R58 😁😁 talented actress. Slightly moody, but very talented.

R71 Right.

R72 😁 😁

R75 She's still on the show, still on contract. She's just not on as much

The show might as well be set in Alaska with all the Eskimo brother/sister connections.

Rick / Liz / Lucky

Rick / Alexis / Sonny

Rick / Nina / Drew

Rick / Liz / Jason

Jason / Emily / Sonny (Ewww)

Jason / Carly / Sonny

Jason / Sam / Sonny

Jason / Sam / Rick

Anna / Luke / Felicia

Anna / Luke / Laura

Anna / Luke / Tracy

Just goes on and on. I suspect the whole town has the same strain of STI.

[quote]As much as Frank would love to place her back on recurring status, Genie is on contract

Ain't that the truth? If he could get away with it, he would Kelly Mocano her in a second.

I have no problem allowing the actors to have some input in how they portray a scene, but why sign up for a soap opera if you're going to put all these restrictions on the character? It's acting. It's not real.

But this is the show where potential pairs get killed all the time because an actor complains. One actor put the kibosh on a planned interracial pairing because her husband was a racist, and her fanbase wouldn't have liked it. They killed a planned gay storyline because an actor complained.

A lot of these people need to switch over to that Candace Camerone Bure Jesus Network.

Any pics of chads upper butt fat

[quote] Laura Wright was body shamed years ago when she started gaining weight, being compared to Kim Zimmer and Paula Deen

Paula Deen 🤣

Is Katelyn MacMullen the "high profile" person leaving after the first of the year? She's young, single, no kids and can afford to test the waters outside of soaps while she still has youth on her side.

That would leave Nina without a daughter or grandkids and supposedly Drew gone too. Either bring back Nelle for Nina or Nina will be on the chopping block?

If there's a choice between Drew or Willow leaving, I choose Drew but I wouldn't mind if Willow left too.

I can't believe the nothingness that is the Willow character and the utter blandness that is the actress have had this long a run on the show. To think we lost Britt and Nelle, and got stuck with her boring, whimpering ass.

Steve Burton’s refusal (for the most part) to do love scenes has been an albatross to this show for what, 20 years. It would be one thing if they hadn’t also insisted on making him the primary romantic male lead for most of that time, but with that being the case a lot of hot actresses (including Kelly) have been wasted on him.

I remember when he had had the no love scenes rule for like 10 years already and the word went out that he was going to make an exception for a scene with Jason/Liz. This was hyped so much & when the episode arrived this scene literally consisted of him taking his shirt off for 2 seconds then them falling behind the couch. That was it. I laughed so hard!

Also, I genuinely believe Jonathan Jackson would have been a movie star if not for his numerous restrictions on what storylines he will or won’t play (including love scenes) due to being born again.

Willow was a spaced out, mealy mouthed cult member when she started and she hasn't changed much in 5 years. Can we get the third Victoria Sleestack to do a brief cameo/run as Monica? I know she has the neuro tick but let's do like a video call where she can lord over the 125 people who now live in Q Manor. Like a Charlie's Angels thing but on Zoom and not speaker phone.

Carmina Monaco and her family on Thanksgiving but no Kelly.

I guess Kelly has to tighten her belt now. No more gallivanting to Amsterdam to visit Tony Geary or even a quick jaunt to Philly for the holidays. Or maybe she's busy meeting with her L.A. lawyers so she can serve up those "consequences" she keeps threatening Frankie V. with.

R98. Looks like Danny in the front center.

Currently, in story, on the GH rerun channel on Freevee, Chase has just met Willow, who is Charlotte's teacher, half-sibs Peter and Britt have just met for the first time, Anna has a very full face, Jason, Sam and Sonny all look quite young and healthy, Carly and Michael are both thin, Nina and "daughter" Sasha are hanging out at Wyndemere, and Kevin/Ryan is about to murder Mary Pat.

Thiebaud is as electric in her scenes as Rylan is terrible in hers. Kelly really screwed the pooch when she didn't renew and insisted they kill her character. Dumb.

Kelly T. really did mess up. A knee jerk angry reaction.

I found Emme Rylan incredibly annoying and snippy. Like Elisabeth Hasselbeck level snippy.

Poor Emme had some tough shoes to fill, but wow -- she really was all wrong for the role.

Berman often came across as harsh and angry (more so than feisty), which I assume was either her read on Lulu or her own personality coming through, but even so she was far more interesting and engaging in the role. Lulu has always been a "so what" type of character. Like she was created strictly for the Nikolas reveal scene. I remember early on she had more crazy, out-of-nowhere jobs than Valerie and Sasha combined. Poorly written character from the get-go, and in the hands of the wrong actress just deadly.

R90 100% in agreement with you. Remember Frank placed Genie on recurring back in 2018, only for her to have her contractual status reinstated shortly afterwards.

In regards to the actors dictating storylines, Ron even commented that the "monkeys are running the zoo."

Right LW absolutely wanted out of the interracial storyline with Shawn, particularly because of her ex-husband and her frau fanbase. She went as far to say Carly with either Patrick, Johnny or even Jax again were her preferred matches. The gay storyline- are you referencing Enzo De Angelis?

Candace Cameron Bure 🤣

R91 😁 he's showed his ass when he wasn't wearing his suit jacket.

R92 😂

R93 If Katelyn were to leave, Willow would more than likely be recast, since she's in the middle of a burgeoning storyline

R94 She agrees that Willow is boring. She wants Willow to have some sort of psychotic breakdown and go full on Nelle

R95 Absolutely. He was not pleased about Jason dipping his toes in the water with Elizabeth earlier this year either, for he felt that wasn't exactly a "Jason thing to do."

R96 Right. He was well on his was after he quit GH in 1999

R97 😆

Willow in a "burgeoning" story line? Is she pregnant too? Ugh.

Switch gears and make the pregnancy a false alarm, wouldn't be the first time they changed a story line mid-way. Send Willow, Michael and their current rugrats (gawd I hate the name Wiley) out of town somewhere to work on their marriage away from the Qs and distractions.

Send Drew to D.C. permanently never to be heard from again. Leave Scout at the Q mansion with her brother.

Bring Nelle back to occupy Nina.

R98 😁 guess she wasn't in the mood to celebrate with her side of the family. She was probably with her boyfriend's family.

R99 Definitely. The girl next to him favors Josslyn.

R100 Things have really changed since then 😁

Elisabeth Hasselbeck 😁

R101 Elisabeth Hasselbeck is a frau dream come true

R102 Combination of Julie Marie and Lulu being based off of Luke

R110 😁 Speculation for now that Willow will also be in the family way, unsure if Michael or Drew is the father. There's also speculation that Willow's won't make it, or that there's some sort of switch, along with Michael being either presumed dead or in jail until Chad decides to return

[quote] Michael being either presumed dead

What, again?

Finally saw the scenes between Cody and LuBabe. They were nice! I like Alexa so far.

Tits LaRue sighting! She can keep her SAG AFTRA insurance!

R98 - This is how I picture the Corinthos clan if cast with real life people.

R118 Apparently, Chad and Frank are choosing to have Michael temporarily off screen for months while he takes a break, with anticipation that Chad will return, instead of the permanent exit that many fans, as well as the press, were initially led to believe.

But death has lost meaning on GH by the extreme overuse of "presumed" dead returns. This is Michael's second fake death. A.J. died three times (last one apparently for good), and I've lost count with Jason. Nearly everyone eventually dies and comes back. Why can't they just send him on an extended overseas business trip after separating from Willow?

Michael will be taking his superior business acumen to Forrester International for the foreseeable future.

R122 Presumed "death" is only speculation, along with him going to jail. He might go on a business trip- that would actually be the most practical, realistic decision; the fact that a business trip isn't speculated could mean that's what actually occurs.

R123 It would be funny to see him on B&B, but looks like he'll be back on GH

Oh, he wouldn't be seen on B&B. No one who works at Forrester International is seen on B&B. Ever.

Well making the departure sound permanent sure did get Chad some free publicity.

Michael will come back right after Sofia Mattson comes back from her maternity leave. Michael's first scene back will be him doing the math on his fingers as to when Sasha conceived the kid she's prancing around with. Sasha will deny it's his so that she doesn't have to deal with Snarly as a grandmother.

[quote] Tits LaRue sighting!

LOL

R125 Oh I see now 😁😁

R126 Definitely tons of free publicity; your scenario seems highly possible too

R127 That's too funny 😁

R121, you could very well be right.

In fact, Chad says so as much in his post: This isn’t a goodbye—it’s a see you later.

Maybe he wants to audition for the pilot season. With all the forced pay cuts and lackluster writing, maybe he just saw this as the right time to see if anything else is out there. It can't be easy watching younger actors come on the show, stay for a couple of years, and then book high-profile shows and ad campaigns, not to mention top representation, while his stories and characters aren't allowed to do anything except what Maurice wants. Poor guy.

Possibly R132 but is there even a traditional pilot season anymore?

R133, seems like there’s not much of a pilot season any longer and not much in-person auditioning.

However, maybe being on contract prohibited CD from accepting offers, even if he could audition on tape.

R134, most actors have 'outs' - especially for pilots or series regular role offers -- in their contracts.

Yeah, given his obvious on-screen charisma, Hollywood was giving Chad huge offers to star in TV shows and movies, but he had to keep turning them down for GH.

Maybe in his mind. This is more likely time for him to get his personal life straightened out.

Chad needs to get the DoD some sunlight.

I haven't watched this in decades. I think I'll start back. Isn't Lucky Spencer Luke and Laura's son? I remember their storyline and used to ditch School on some days to watch it. It was so exciting!

R138 Welcome back. Right, Lucky is Luke and Laura's son.

General Hospital List Of Actors On Contract:

1. Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos)

2. Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis)

3. Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth Webber-Baldwin)

4. Laura Wright (Carly Spencer)

5. Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos)

6. Maura West (Ava Jerome)

7. Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford)

8. Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones)

9. Josh Swickard (Harrison Chase)

10. Eden McCoy (Josslyn Jacks)

11. Genie Francis (Laura Collins)

12. Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Tait-Corinthos)

13. Cynthia Watros (Nina Reeves)

14. Sofia Mattson (Sasha Gilmore-Corbin)

15. Finola Hughes (Anna Devane)

16. Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn Quartermaine-Chase)

17. Brook Kerr (Portia Robinson-Ashford)

18. Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri)

19. Cameron Mathison (Drew Quartermaine)

20. Kristina Wagner (Felicia Scorpio)

21. Tahj Bellow (Thomas "TJ" Ashford, Jr.)

22. Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford)

23. Tabyana Ali (Trina Robinson)

24. Josh Kelly (Cody Bell)

25. Evan Hofer (Dex Heller)

26. Jane Eliott (Tracy Quartermaine)

27. Kate Mansi (Kristina Corinthos-Davis)

28. Steve Burton (Jason Morgan)

29. Giovanni Mazza (Giovanni Palmieri)

30. Kristen Vaganos (Molly Lansing-Davis)

31. Jonathan Jackson (Lucky Spencer)

32. Charles Mesure (Jack Brennan)

33. Sawandi Wilson (Isaiah Gannon)

34. Jens Austin Astrup (Kai Taylor)

35. Alexa Havins Bruening (Lesley Lu "Lulu" Spencer)

For clarification purposes at R140

R131 Yes he definitely said that. Robert Adamson could've easily stepped back in as Temp Michael, but apparently that's not the route Frank wanted to take. Also doubt that Frank would've hesitated to recast with someone from another soap, if Chad weren't returning.

R132 He wants to try his hand at comedy.

R136 😁 right seems to be more of an issue with personal issues weighing on him, combined with his dissatisfaction, in regards to the current storylines, informing others that he's pretty bored playing Michael, so more of a case of job burnout, for the most part.

R137 😆

There are at least four people on that Contract list who aren't on often enough to warrant a contract. Dump them and sign Rick Hearst to a contract.

Previews For Next Week:

Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Lulu is in for several shocks.

Lucky delivers news to Laura.

TJ and Molly make a big decision.

Alexis and Ric have it out.

Jason's announcement rocks Drew.

____________________________

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

Laura confides in Anna.

Dante visits Maxie.

Danny opens up to Jason and Carly.

Jason receives an urgent request.

Ric defends his actions.

_______________________________

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

Laura breaks bad news.

Anna is wracked with guilt.

Ric makes an admission to Ava.

Jordan advises Curtis.

Brook Lynn is uneasy.

_______________________________

Thursday, December 5th, 2024

Jason makes Brennan an offer.

Dante goes to Sonny for advice.

Isaiah shares personal news with Jordan.

TJ opens up to Curtis.

Carly makes a risky move.

_______________________________

Friday, December 6th, 2024

Elizabeth is determined to get answers about Sam.

Ava makes a demand.

Brad gets intel about Lucas.

Lois has a realization.

Molly pleads with Kristina.

R145 😊

What bad news is Laura delivering?

Something made up to catch Cyrus?

*Jane Elliot, not Eliott should say at R140

R148 Speculation is something about Valentin/Charlotte, though unconfirmed

R138 Lucky hasn’t showered since you last watched the show.

That's a huge list of contract players, interesting to see it.

But I have to assume contracts in 2024 are quite different than in 1994 or 2004. It used to be that contracts generally meant a 2 to 3 episode a week guarantee, if not greater, and better pay.

A contract for these folks is probably not as much pay and a much smaller guarantee of appearances, likely stated as X number of appearances in a month or in a 13 week cycle, with a statement of what they get per episode if they are in any extra.

The pay is probably not so substantially different than those on recurring, but it's a status symbol and there is some security with one's job, as much as a 13 week guarantee can be secure.

Just slip Darin Brooks from B&B into the Michael role as a placeholder until Chad sorts out his problems, no one will even notice.

R153, thanks for the good laugh.

R153 That's actually not a bad idea 😁 when he was recommended to join GH by some fans, after he was off B&B, others mentioned that he was too similar to Chad

R152 You're 100% spot on

R152 One significant difference now is that GH/ABC are now primarily offering two-year contracts to everyone, as opposed to the standard three to four year contracts in years past, while many veteran actors also have 26 week cycles

Is Van Hansis on contract?

R158 Not yet. He's on heavy recurring status though.

[quote]But I have to assume contracts in 2024 are quite different than in 1994 or 2004. It used to be that contracts generally meant a 2 to 3 episode a week guarantee, if not greater, and better pay.

Nowadays, the only thing a contract is good for is guaranteeing work; you will know how much you're getting paid for the cycle. The nature of the business has changed; recurring characters now carry stories. When soaps changed how they're shot and edited, a recurring actor can come in one day a week and shoot enough scenes for eight different episodes in one day. With that kind of flexibility, actors can book multiple gigs.

Take, for instance, someone like James Patrick Stuart. He was making well above scale, but he's cheaper on recurring than a contract because they only use him when he's needed. They are not locked in on a specific number of episodes a week or a cycle.

Just my opinion, but it makes a soap opera feel richer when you can cycle characters in an out as story dictates.

R160, you bring up a great point… how do guarantees work when scenes from various episodes are shot on the same day?

If Todd manning were to return, who does he stick know in town? If you have any relevant background info please refresh my memory.

Todd almost married Carly, so he would know her.

Todd and Sonny worked together to save Part Charles from some threat (acid rain?), so he would know him.

Elizabeth, Anna, Scotty, Olivia, Dante, Jason and the Qs were all around when Todd was there in 2012-13.

To the poster (or anyone who knows) who streams old GH episodes (I think he said they’re in the era of Oscar), can you tell me how/where you’re watching? I searched Plex, but didn’t have any luck.

Thanks so much!

There’s a channel on the freevee app:

Yep R164 , its on freevee. GH is running on the "Live now: Crime, courtroom and talk" group of channels.

I bitched incessantly about this time on this how, but it's vastly better than what's airing currently.

Todd can’t return because Prospect Park still owns the rights to the character (unless that license lapsed).

Todd without Blair makes no sense anyway. They are a package deal, whether they’re together or apart, you need them both on the canvas.

R167 I think all the Prospect Park rights lapsed years ago.

I thought a lawsuit was settled or a contract expired and they got the rights back to the characters?

Kristen Alderson is probably hoping Todd comes back which would create an opening for Starr to return.

What was the story they concocted for Martin Grey having been married to Blair? I didn't even pay attention it was so ridiculous. Should have been Cady McClain in a newly created role even if just for a few days.

Thanks for the 2011 news flash r167.

That dispute was resolved years ago.

Wayne Northrop from days of our lives and port Charles has passed away.

Real life husband of Lucy actress.

R171. I feel very sad for Lynn. They seemed like a wonderful couple.

R138 and R139 and he has next to zero story.

I was rooting for Cyrus during that takedown.

R171 R.I.P. to him, losing Drake then Wayne roughly back to back is difficult, particularly for fans of DOOL

R172 Absolutely

R167 Rights reverted back to ABC/Disney in Autumn/Winter of 2016

R175 thanks for the info! Makes sense since Nora Buchanan and Blair Manning appeared on GH within the last couple of years. I'm dying to know if there is an Isaiah/Llanview Gannon connection.

R173 Right 😁 the same mistake made with Jonathan was made with Steve- and many others as well; bringing a popular actor back without any definitive storylines, in hopes that viewers will still watch, regardless. "Popular" being more in the sense of their heyday.

R178 You're welcome. There's speculation that there is a Llanview connection between Isaiah and the Gannon's.

Sorry that was meant for R176 at R178

I'm confused (newly back to GH). Did Cyrus have any reason to visit Lulu - did he help set her free from her care home? Was he the one who gave Sam the heart drug that killed her, that Liz was talking about to Lucky? Is he like this overall villain that would have reason to hurt someone? I don't get who he is and what he's up to.

Sorry to impose with weird questions but this Lulu/Sam thing has me so confused.

R180, we're all confused. Presumably, the story will play itself out and we will learn what role, if any, Cyrus played in interfering with Lulu's medical equipment and giving Sam the fatal dose of digitalis. Or, it will be one more story that leads nowhere, like "who shot Austin Gatlin-Holt?"

R180 Speculation is that Cyrus offed Sam, in an effort to give Lulu an opportunity to have Dante back, instead of him marrying Sam, so he had to get her out of the way. There's also speculation that he tried to do the same to Lulu beforehand, when things looked bleak, as a way to get her out of her misery, since she wasn't really showing any signs of improvement.

Cyrus is why Lulu was comatose for five years, since the bomb that led to her condition was of his doing. He's claiming that he's reformed, though it's all an act. He's trying to make amends with his sister Laura and her children/grandchildren.

I wish they continued with the storyline that Cyrus was a radio preacher. I think it could have led to a great cult storyline where the young people were becoming indoctrinated...although didn't someone put a stop to Dawn of Day? For you R180, over the past two years, these storylines have never been solved:

Who Killed Dr. Austin Gatlin-Holt? Who is Pikeman? Who bought Wyndermere and Spoon Island? Who tried to kill Lulu? Who killed Sam McCall? Who killed Jagger Cates (we know it was Sonny but never mentioned since Alexis's acquittal and the investigation stopped) Who beat up Cyrus Renault? (we know it was Sonny but he was never arrested or fully investigated) Who are Giolin's real parents? (We get deer in the headlight faces from Lois and Brook Lynn whenever he mentions his "mom") Who are Dex's real parents? (basically dropped after a few mentions)

R180 Also, Lulu set herself free by setting the fire alarm as a distraction, which led her to escaping, partly to get away from Cyrus and her back home to her family. Cyrus was a big villain before his "rehabilitation."

R185 Dawn Of Day was pretty much milked for all it was worth. However, you might be thinking of Michelle Stafford; she didn't exactly stop the story, but she wasn't thrilled with that particular story either, which Frank continued to push.

R185 was meant for R183

Should add that Stafford quit while the story was still going; she apparently asked Frank for a pay raise, while he offered her a pay cut, resulting in a screaming match. Josh Griffith then offered her what she wanted, plus more, resulting in her jumping ship back to Y&R and Gina Tognoni being fired. Stafford referred to Frank as "her bestie" for years before Dawn Of Day.

R187, R185 That's right! It was Stafford. Thank you for the memory jog.

Dawn of Day, and the character Shiloh, was abruptly ended due to Mo's deep insecurity over the popularity and talent of Coby Ryan McLaughlin.

R188 You're welcome 🤗

R189 😁

r189

and then he had to run his mouth off... He would made a ggood Nik

R192 Right he was pretty pissed off, especially since he signed a four year contract

*Three year contract meant to say at R193

[quote] There's speculation that there is a Llanview connection between Isaiah and the Gannon's.

I'll look into it.

Wow - thanks everyone. I've missed so much of this, and pissed yet again that Mo has stomped on someone else's chances. He's is such a jerk.

And that helps me get up to speed on Cyrus, R182, R183, R184. What a monster. It will be great to see his comeuppance, unless GH loses the plot, yet again.

[quote]Dawn of Day, and the character Shiloh, was abruptly ended due to Mo's deep insecurity over the popularity and talent of Coby Ryan McLaughlin.

Never heard that before, but not especially surprised. Coby's Shiloh was quiet good and was one of my favorites. I'd much rather watch him than sputtering Sonny.

Of course, cult storylines have never gone over well with the networks. Edge of Night had a cult storyline in 1978-79 that ended abruptly at the mandate of the network, following the Jonestown massacre. So, perhaps that factored into the show ending that storyline.

Maybe Alan Locher should do a Locher Room show devoted to people who were let go from GH due to Mo's fragile ego -- Ted King, Will DeVry, Coby Ryan McLaughlin. Who else would be on that show?

Tamara Braun. Alicia Willis.

Kari Wueher

Mo loves to tell how he hired Tamara, for he essentially hand picked her as Carly, right along with Jill. Ironically, Tamara ended up despising both Mo and Jill, as well as Guza

Kristen Storms must have been on extra doses of WE-GO-V. How fast in real time did she lose most of that?

R201 Six months, at least. Around April, after her birthday, was when it was first somewhat noticeable- when the Brook Lynn/Chase wedding was filmed; by summer she was pretty thin, but was even thinner by fall/the trip to Graceland in October

R196 You're most welcome

Did GH actors really have a huge meet-and-greet at Elvis' tacky mansion at Graceland in Memphis? WTF??

Upcoming cast Zoom events.

Which one will you be joining? LW's "Sacred Space" Zoom?

R204 Sure did 😆😆 it started in January of 2019, then January 2020, October 2022, October 2023, October 2024 thus far. Its Frank's alternative to Fan Club Weekend, which predates him

Tamara was a fine Carly but she and LW both had more chemistry with just about anyone else other than Mo and the fact that TPTB have been stuck on Carly & Sonny being soulmates for 20 years has hampered both characters.

Kristen Storms gets the shits all the time.

No way Tamara Carly and Sonny were his hottest pairing maybe even surpassing Sonny & Brenda. I loved TB Carly with Alcazar and her chemistry with Ric, Jason, and so much of the cast!

This Rocco kid had me tearing up today. NuNuLu is great casting.

I love when a superior actor hands NLG her ass in a scene, as Rick Hearst did today.

Mo has choked all the life out of GH.

Rick Hearst should be the center and the star, period, end of sentence.

[quote]Mo has choked all the life out of GH.

I wouldn't have believed that until they had 60-year-old Sonny beat up 20-year-old Dex. Talk about your fantasies.

Boss can do whatever he wants.

Caught up with last week's shows over the weekend. Yes, Rick Hearst should be at the center of this show. His performance at the trial was exquisite.

LOL My DVR's synopsis of Wednesday's show said that "Lucy confronts Cyrus." I found that description intriguing, always happy when Lynn Herring gets some screen time, but curious since Cyrus and Lucy haven't overlapped in years.

But then I watched the Wednesday's show and Lucy was nowhere to be seen. Not a glimpse of her anywhere. As far as the confrontation with Cyrus, it was Lucky who confronted him, not Lucy. What a difference a K makes.

R214. OMG! You're right! I remember reading the "Lucy" reference too. Even thought it might be fun for Lucy to go bad and team up with Rev. Cyrus. It was a missing "K"!

Mo has been phoning it in for ages but the writing is also to blame. I had to LOL when Sonny shot an FBI agent point blank, at the home of a family he is connected to, with no plan to get rid of the body. Even the most talented thespian in the world could not make that make sense.

And, let us note that Sonny goes unpunished for murdering Cates in cold blood. The police aren't even trying to solve the murder of an FBI agent. Does ABC really want to send a message that taking the law into your own hands and making a child become fatherless are justifiable?

Rick Hearst is the best. And he’s still so fuckable. His lucky wife Donna. No wonder Frank Beaty wanted his cock.

R217. It's stuff like this where the fault lies with Uncle Frank. The cast is beyond bloated with storylines that have no resolution.

Today’s episode: Drew was surfing? In the lake/river? In December? In upstate New York?

R220. The Q's keep the lake on their property heated. Lila had that installed for her water aerobics.

Uncle Frank is on our shit list!

Jason moving BACK into the Q mansion is the most exciting thing since his return.

The Monica situation is absurd. Someone needs to casually mention that she has decided to be a snowbird and will be living part of the year in Florida. That way they don't have to deal with it until summer. At which time they can mention she met a guy in Florida and has decided to live there year round.

If she hasn't already retired from the hospital then have someone mention she quietly retired and didn't want any fuss.

Recast Monica simple! Give Tracy a rival.

Lynn Herring's tweet about her husband and the photo she posted along with it:

Wayne has always been the Man of my Dreams and now he will always be the Man in my Dreams. No one navigates a loss alone & all of your love & kindness helps Hank, Grady & I take this journey Thank you especially our ⁦⁦@GeneralHospital⁩ & ⁦⁦@DaysPeacock ⁩ family.

New publicity shots:

Isaiah

I don't like Ric's photo but it gives me hope he's sticking around.

R226. What a beautiful photo and sentiment.

Yes, that's an awful shot of Rick Hearst, but if they're taking his photo, that does suggest he's sticking around.

Of course, we're also still waiting for Lucky, Isaiah and Lulu to get their photos added to the opening photos.

Really liking Alexa as LuluBabe.

She stepped into the role perfectly. Excellent casting. She fits the part so much better than Emme Rylan ever did (and I like Emme in the role).

R231. I can't agree more! LuluBabe under Alexa is very well done. She's grown a lot since AMC.

They really didn't need to darken LuluBabe's hair that much in the flashback from after the explosion.

Wonder how KStorms feels about working with her bestie Emme's replacement?

R233. I wonder if KStorms and Julie Berman are still close.

I like NuLulu a lot as well but Did they even write Emme to be snarky or funny like they have for NuLulu

R234 They are but not as close as Julie Marie became with Kelly Sullivan after quitting/as Kirsten became with Emme

R235 Not really because they wrote more to Emme's strengths, which were more perky- even when she tried being funny, it still came off as bubbly

R207 Laura Wright feels the reason why the audience isn't receptive to a Jason and Carly relationship is because Sonny is on canvas; she feels that once he's off the show, it'll be easier to have Jason and Carly together so she believes the whole soulmate theory still stands for Sonny and Carly

R209 Agreed. Tamara, Sarah as well, were incredible Carly's. Jennifer did great during the breakdown.

R212 😂😂

R213 😆

R226 💔

R231 Remember Emme primarily got the role because of Frank's obsession with Y&R, where Emme shined

Emme has made a career out of playing the daughter of soap icons.

She was Lizzie Spaulding, daughter of Phillip and Beth Spaulding, on GL.

She was Abbey Newman, daughter of Victor Newman and Ashley Abbott, on Y&R.

She was Lulu Spencer, daughter of Luke and Laura, on GH.

Sounds like she should go play belle black or Bridget forrester r244.

Alexa Havins woke Lulu up from that coma and hit the ground running both literally and figuratively. She has had a lot to play and she’s been pitch perfect. I can’t recall a recast working so well out of the gate. GH and Uncle Frank got this right. I look forward to her scenes with Genie tomorrow.

Eva LaRue has just been so forgettable in this dead end role. I loathe Sonny and glad to see another failed relationship for him. She will be out soon. Ric has been such a surprisingly good return. Unlike Lucky they seemed to know what to do with Ric. FemLucas and Brad isn't a rehash we need to see again. Danny is proving he has no acting range. Lucky is going to rock his Werewolf look ad nauseam.

R247. Why did you steal that pic from Uncle Frank's computer background?

R248- Uncle Frank’s picture would be the uncovered bottom half of Evan

I enjoyed Lucky and NuLu today. Rebuild the show around them, their kids, Laura and a recast Nicholas. There’s a lot of history to be mined with these characters.

That's Evans "getting a blowjob" face.

[quote]I enjoyed Lucky and NuLu today. Rebuild the show around them, their kids, Laura and a recast Nicholas. There’s a lot of history to be mined with these characters.

Sounds like a fantastic idea.

Emme was best on GL, and the other roles she's had since have been ill fitting ones.

[quote] "Lucky, Nulu. Rebuild the show around them, their kids, Laura, and a recast Nicholas."

What a horrible idea. What if Lulu and Sonny get married? ---------->> Mumbles the Headwriter.

R244 Right but those first two roles were more Emme's speed. Frank went through his Y&R hiring phase, like Hayley Erin, amongst others.

R245 Probably so. She's auditioning for other roles.

R250 MB and LW would like to have a word with you 😁

R252 In theory

R254 LMAO

If LuluBabe remains a big hit of course Laura W and the Celeste Talbert of Port Charles will be big mad about it and either bitch endlessly about it, or try to hook their fading wagons to her momentum.

I hated Alexa as Babe, but her introduction as Lulu has been seamless.

R262 😁😁

For R260 at R262

Does GH have Acting Coaches on set for the children? If so, can't one tell the Danny kid to quit smiling? If not, can't the Director tell him that he's supposed to be sad about his mother dying and not to smile?

I know the Directors are too afraid of LW to tell her to knock it off with the awful laugh but are they also afraid of a 15 year old newbie?

How DARE you? That Danny actor is perfect. Leave him be.

I’ve been praising Alexa and even JJ in these last few episodes but I don’t know what Dom is doing or playing. He’s one of the best and most soulful actors on GH but his performances have been falling flat, starting with Sam’s death. GH must really be a shitshow behind the scenes.

I really really really wish I knew Photoshop, because I want to shop Mo's face into Celeste Talbert's turban so, so, SO bad.......

I agree, r266. His performance during the death left something to be desired. I understand his reaction to Lulu returning had to be somewhat muted due to his grieving but it was totally devoid of any depth or conflict.

Alexa says DZ is "sweet".

I wonder if DZ and Kate Mansi are still buddies constantly joking on IG or has that cooled down?

I also wonder if KeMo's lawyer is trying to recruit co-stars as witnesses for her inevitable lawsuit and stressing people out?

R268 I could almost give him a pass for the Lulu stuff because he’s supposed to be conflicted. That’s tough to play but he could do it. We’ve seen it. His reaction to Sam’s death really left me cold. I wonder if KM rubbed off on him. Or rubbed him off maybe.

Dom's recent performances have been spot on as Dante has been so shocked, torn and confused by recent events, that he doesn't know how he should feel.

R270 I’m glad it’s working for you but I just don’t see it. This storyline is an actor’s buffet. I expected more from him.

R264 😁😁 NAC and Avery Pohl benefitted from Holly Garnier, who's a phenomenal acting coach, as someone already referenced here before; however they both had raw talent, it might take a little more to pull it out of Asher.

LW's laugh, along with her walk, could definitely use improvement, though she seems set in her ways.

Holly Gagnier at R272 😁 autocorrect

R266 Shitshow is an understatement. "Allegedly" more like diarrhea 😳

R266 Dom is taking a lot of heat for his performances since Sam's demise

R267 😆 😆

Holly Gagnier would be a private Acting Coach whose services NAC and Avery would pay for like an acting class, correct?

I meant doesn't ABC/GH provide free, on-staff Acting Coaches for the kid actors? It can't just be their parents coaching Donna, Avery, Scout etc.

If I'm not mistaken, Holly Gagnier is also Tanisha Harper's acting coach.

R277 Sorry, left before seeing your reply but yes, Holly Gagnier is a private acting coach that the actors have to pay for out of their own pockets. I should've added that if an actor has extra money, along with extra time, they can pay for acting lessons, for she comes highly recommended.

No, GH no longer has an onset acting coach, but I know what you're referring to; back when younger actors such as Kimberly McCullough, Jonathan Jackson, Amber Tamblyn, Becky Herbst, etc. as well as many of the older actors studied with full-time onset acting coach John Homa, father of professional golfer Max Homa. GH can't afford another full-time acting coach at this time.

R268 Things are definitely tense onset, as mentioned here by others, especially with constant rewrites and falling ratings; Frank's stance on spoilers getting out and threatening to reprimand the source of any leaks, then of course the possible looming threats of cancellation- even though it's not necessarily on the chopping block at this time, the network isn't exactly impressed with GH

R269 😊😊

R270 Fair points

Finola, Ian Buchanan and his husband, Rebecca Budig, Susan Flannery and I don't know who the rest are.

I guess Dante is supposed to be numb and DZ is playing it numb. It's just not translating well on screen.

R271 There's many that seem to agree with you. Some even say that Finn is actually out acting Dominic in this storyline, along with towering over him. Others say that Mo carried his scenes with Dominic, which was a pretty interesting take 😁😁

R282 Nice picture

R284 You know it’s bad when people are saying Mo is carrying a scene. I don’t think it’s that dire. Dom on a bad day is still good. I wish he would engage with the material more.

R283 Right, apparently so

R286 😂😂

R284 There were even mentions of Mo trying not to laugh at Dominic in the scenes, as he tried to convey his feelings, though I'm not sure Dominic was that bad. He's usually really good but his head might not be all the way in

There is a GH Fan account on X whose handle is "Dante is a vibe". I always smile when I see it.

R290 😁

Not to derail a GH thread but very happy to see Susan Flannery in that photo with Finola, Ian et al. She looks great.

R292, especially for 85! Ian (and husband), FInola, L'il Budig and Joanna Johnson also look super. THe other guy (who he?) might need a comb.

Wasn't Dom leaving a while back? Maybe they coerced/guilted him into staying to wrap up Sam's death and Lulu's return, and he's just checked out.

R294 He wasn't happy with the lack of story for him and Sam, so he was rumored to be leaving, before the idea to bring Lulu back came up again, but he wasn't able to book a lot of roles the last time he was off canvas. Apparently he was more interested in playing the Lulu/Dante/Sam triangle than Kelly was, though he and Kelly both wanted a bigger story for Dante and Sam, which Frank obviously didn't want because of his disdain for Kelly.

*Dominic wasn't happy with the lack of story for Dante and Sam, should say at R295

Also, the majority of cast members aren't exactly happy and would love to find work elsewhere, or at least have better storylines and better pay.

When is LuluBabe going to run into her former step father and current uncle Tad Martin Grey?

What was up with Kevin's hair today?

R298 😁 AMC fans will love that

R299 😆

Bryan Craig still wants to come back, according to rumors; fans are also clamoring for his return.

Frank Valentini is HATED behind the scenes! Oh yes, we love him. lol

Did Bryan not swallow Uncle Frank's cannoli filling often enough? I'm sure Bitter Betty Valentini has a grudge against him.

I thought Holly Gagnier was the best of the many Cassies on OLTL. Dominic's performance is subdued and nuanced. I think he is playing the shock and confused emotions that Dante would feel in this situation. As an actor, you shouldn't always go "over the top" and, in a daytime drama, you have the opportunity to simmer, to play out the variety of emotions not in one scene but across weeks. The new Lulu: a winner. The return of Lucky: a bust. And where is Isaiah? Wouldn't he and Lulu make a good couple? Please give us more interesting stories, not another annoying scene of Sonny and Natasha, or Kristina being ridiculous.

It’s not exactly a newsflash if employees would rather make more money or have work-related gripes.

They’re just people and it’s just a job.

I think the Dante actor is doing a good job of being overwhelmed on many fronts and conflicted.

Lucky's African wife and daughter showing up in 2025???

Dante is not someone who is going to put his emotions on full display. He's going to be the stoic male, like he's been trained to be as a cop.

I wish Dominic would give us a glimpse into Dante's emotional life now and then, especially given that his lover just died and his ex-wife just woke up from a coma. But he's not giving us those glimpses.

Don't know if this is a choice by the actor or a shortcoming of the actor But otherwise, he seems to be doing a fine job. .

Danny seems to have a crush on Rocco(and vice versa)

R282, thanks for that picture! I agree with the above poster who commented on great (and happy and peaceful) Susan Flannery looks.

Ian’s husband is quite the cutie.

Why the fuck was T.J. rehashing his whole Molly/baby history. ?....Why isn't Alexis boozing? Even I wanted a 2:30 pm shot of vodka after listening to her drone on...And why didn't Jason and Anna just fuck? You're alone. There's a bedroom. What are you waiting for? And was that Annas apartment cause it was a dump compared to her last place.

R311 Asking the real questions.

I wonder if Dex ever does any "one on one" personal appearances? Gotta be lucrative.

I'm getting back into GH after years away, and I'm dying to know which ones are MAGA and/or fundies, after the Steve/Ingo vaccine shit and hearing about Jonathan??

TIA.

Oh FFS! We’re all maga! I suck Frank’s dick. A maga!

Roger Howarth and Michael Easton are going to do a Zoom soon, details forthcoming.

I wonder if Roger is coming back as Todd on contract and if Michael will be visiting on a recurring basis? I just can't imagine Frankie V. leaving these two without any kind of income even if just recurring.

Also, whatever they are paying mangy looking JJ is a waste of money and he can go now.

R303 You're probably right since Bryan asked Frank to let him out of his contract early, because he was ready for prime-time and films

R304 Holly Gagnier was the best Cassie? I know there were four, though the only one I've seen onscreen was Laura Koffman

I want Roger Howarth inside me. Quite deeply!!

R305 No one said that it is a newsflash when people don't like their jobs or their pay, nor is it a newsflash when people do like the job and the pay. Of course it's a job, however it's not exactly healthy when you're working in a toxic environment where a tyrant is your boss, along with egotistical co-workers

R307 There were rumors of a wife for both Jason and Lucky at different times, though with so many rewrites, unsure. Lucky having a wife seems more likely now though; Jason's ironically was rumored to be Hannah, however Lisa Vultaggio wasn't scheduled to return, it was speculated to be either Krista Allen or Nadia Bjorn

R308 Do you agree with some fans who would've preferred Dante and Maxie as a couple, coexisting in Lulu's home as a blended family, instead of Dante and Sam?

R309 If only 😊😊

R311 😁 apparently the network pumped the brakes on the Anna/Jason romance. Laura Wright is also still team Carly/Jason, which was also halted; she might get Jason while Anna gets Brennan

R313 Very lucrative, especially post-GH

I don't think even a surprise wife or kid can make mangy JJ interesting. I find his low-key persona as uninteresting as Emma Samms' low-key, little voice persona.

Need presence and personality to be in a major role which he doesn't have. Boring and a waste of big bucks that could be better utilized locking Rick Hearst into a contract.

R316 If Frank had his way, they would've never been off particularly not Michael Easton. Frank even wanted Trevor St. John on GH, but Trevor wasn't interested.

R326 Low-key, little voice persona 😁😁😁😁😁 you're 100% right, those type of characters are usually short-term, recurring or eventually have some sort of personality change or a dual role. Presence and personality are definitely essential for a leading role; however Emma's Paloma nor Jonathan's Ronan would be of any use in this situation. Jonathan, especially, is there to boost ratings, which are still not improving.

Holly was the best OLTL Cassie IMO felt the most spunky like a true daughter of Dorian’s!!!

*Nadia Bjorlin, should say at R321

R329 Ringing endorsement worth watching. Didn't she also play on Days, as Ivy Sejelko-Jennings or was ghG another actress

I hope they don’t bring on a newbie love interest for Lucky! Didn’t they learn the lesson from Sib last time. Why do we need a new female when there is Elizabeth, Maxie, maybe even Sasha on the canvas???!

When will they pair Jason up with someone? He’s had so many popular pairings!!! Not sure Carly or Anna is it. I would have been interested in Ava, Sasha, or better a Liason reunion!

R332 It's supposed to be Lucky and Elizabeth, Jason and Carly, or Jason and Sasha, but with so many rewrites it's not known. Lucky and Kristina were also rumored as well; everything's pretty much up in the air at this point

While Lucky's return ultimately has been lackluster, his scenes with Lulu were amazing. Those two fell right into a brother-sister vibe and everything about their scenes rang true.

R334 I agree. I instantly saw the characters’ history with these two.

After dragging Sam's death and funeral out interminably, Lulu's return has been great. Alexa really fits the role expertly. She instantly was Lulu in a way that Emme Rylan never was.

And yes, the Lucky-Lulu scenes just felt so natural. Great work on both their parts.

GH could make millions selling its secret formula that gives someone who has been in a coma for four years the ability to walk, and run, instantly.

Not the biggest Emme fan, though she won me over.....But in her defense her first storyline/appearance was being FROZEN by Stavros Cassadine.

I would let RKK as Stavros freeze me any day.

NAC at Art Basel Art Festival in Miami.

NAC witg Gianfranco Beradinelli, fashion editor for HOLA magazine which NAC recently posed for.

^with

NAC will be begging Frank to get back on GH when his career tanks.

Lulu being so mobile and Kristina falling out of thick hotel window glass that had the consistency of breakaway SFX glass are two things I can't get past.

Todays Summary... Dante whined about Sam. Molly whined about herself. Maria Santos whined about her homophobia. Hot black guy (whose teeth are a little too perfect) flirted with some chick in her office. Carly hid a bug in British Guys office. Anna and Jason tell her it's untraceable and apparently never heard of DNA or fingerprints, which are all over the bug. GH handed Emmy Scripts to TJ and promptly he delivered multiple thuds. Alexis keeps making excuses to go into her kitchen (is Drunk Alexis secretly back?).

Roger Howarth and Michael Easton's Zoom Event is on Sunday, February 23rd.

Uncle Vinny's Comedy Club in New Jersey is also promoting GH Zoom events/meet and greets:

December 8th: Brook Kerr and Tabyana Ali

December 15th: Kate Mansi and Kristen Vaganos

December 22nd: Kathleen Gati

December 29th: Ric Hearst and Maura West

Others are also scheduled well into next year.

*Rick Hearst, should say at R347 was thinking of Ric Lansing.

R346 Lunch and storytelling with Roger Howarth in New Jersey, then private dinner/meet and greet in New York, both on March 23rd

R347 = If I don't want to watch Tabyanas Zoom what will she call me?....oh wait....I already know.

Nancy Lee Grahn, Kate Mansi and Kristen Vaganos "Davis Girls" meet and greet in Connecticut, then meet private dinner in Pennsylvania on February 22nd, along with a meet and greet in New Jersey, then meet and private dinner in New York on February 23rd

R350 Lets just enjoy our holidays 😁

Todd Manning back in GH would make this show more interesting.

R350, she won’t be wrong.

[quote] I would let RKK as Stavros breed me any day.

FIFY

R340 NAC and Cooper Koch also made the list of New York Times "Most Stylish People Of 2024"

NAC is on the NYT list of "63 Most Stylish People" should say

Kimberly McCullough is in The Locher Room today, Fri 12/6.

Rick Hearst will be on The Locher Room, Fri, 12/13.

Kimberly McCullough's Locher Room has been rescheduled for Monday, 12/9.

I’d rather watch Rick Hearst in the locker room if you catch my drift.

R360 That chest is incredible.

Will Alan Locher spew on Rick’s chest?

I'd also like a close up glimpse at Rick's dick.

One of Rick Hearst's grown sons is gay and, of course, Rick is super cool with it. I only point that out since there are so many fundies/maga at GH who likely wouldn't be.

Complaints on X that the official GH account and the Frank Valentini account haven't wished Kin Shriner a happy birthday like they do for all the actors' birthdays. IDK, still early in California isn't it? But then again, seems something is going on with Kin and GH, Kin jumps into conversations he isn't even tagged in to agree with people complaining about his absence.

They needed Scotty off the canvas so they could bring Ric back and be the town's masterful attorney.

Now that Robert Scorpio is gone, Scotty can come back and be DA again.

Kin hasn't been on GH though......

Kin is too cartoonish for me. They Baldwins are extinct now. All those kids and he never bothered to raise one of them. Give Ric a contract and kiss Scotty goodbye

I think its long past time for environmentalist Serena Baldwin to come to town and protest some building Sonny in constructing, while getting involved with her almost brother Cody.

Lucy needs her surrogate daughter and Scotty needs his daughter and Lulu could use a rival.

QUESTION =======>>> maybe I missed it====>> Has LuLu mentions Dustin? She was getting some primo dick before her coma....

I don't particularly care for Scotty's bumbling buffoonery either but as those complaining about his birthday mentioned, he has been on the show 47 years. Seems like they could have come up with a better exit for him (even if not permanent) than sending him out for glazed donuts.

Have they ever explained where Liesel is?

Yes, while talking to Dante at the Qs, Lulu mentioned remembering that Dustin was in the explosion and that Dante told her he had died just before she fell into the coma.

that dude who played Dustin was a hottie

I saw him at the grocery store once. After gym gear but his fuzzy shoulders were visible.

Mark Lawson is super short. Like 5'5" or so.

Kin is our gay brother

I bet Mark Lawson packs a big one, at least for his height.

Kin Shriner is 71. Do they really need to bring him back? Rick is 59 and a more versatile actor and character at this point.

Poor Morgan Fairchild. A day player on GH?

[quote]Kin Shriner is 71.

So what, Jane Elliott is 77.

Morgan Fairchild is 74. She no longer want to bust her hump showing up to a set every day. She must be glad at her age to work just a few days every few months to get out of the house.

Chads hottest days are behind him. He is almost 40. GH is a show that has no problem with recasting major roles (Nicholas, Heather, Lucas, Davis chicks). I would be very worried about the exit door if I were him.

Morgan Fairchild’s face doesn’t even move. She’s scary.

Chad, if you're reading this, all you gotta do is go into Frankie's office and show him the DoD.

You'll be rolling in money! Shit, he'll fire Mo for you.

R382, Chad always looks confused.

I think he's not much of an actor, but you don't have to be good in show business.

You just have to be reasonably attractive, show up on time, and be done on time.

[bold] I have a theory [/bold].....CBS Beyond the Gates starts in January, going up against GH. The million viewers who won't have The Talk anymore might have more incentive to go to GH if they have familiar faces they want to see again..GH needs to go big = Todd, Blair, John McBain....Also Sonny and Blair both get to pair up with someone else besides each other for the millionth time. Wait for it.

Chad was never hot.

I’m still sore from Chad.

R359 Thanks. Frank wanted to recast Robin with Rebecca Budig, when Kimberly wasn't interested in resigning a long-term contract, around the time Frank and Ron first joined. Ron had to convince him otherwise, saying that he couldn't recast Robin, a legacy character Kimberly played since she was a child.

R360 Rick Hearst is the best. I think he rubbed some people the wrong way when they took his accomplishments outside of GH as bragging, though he was actually showing how well he was doing, since GH wouldn't sign him to a long-term contract at that time.

R362 LMAO

R364 100% percent

R365 Kin speaks on his status:

R369 Serena should come back again, especially since Carly Schroeder is somewhat retired from acting. Serena and Cody are only half siblings now, since they still share the same mother, Dominique; they could always bring Serena on now as a recast, since there was backlash in regards to recasting her before.

R371 Ever since her Britta left, she was pretty much sidelined, to the point that she was eventually written off. Kathleen Gati wasn't too happy about that, which of course is looked down upon by Frank when anyone expresses any sort of unhappiness or dissatisfaction.

Speaking of Mark Lawson, anyone remembers when there were plans to do a storyline with Josslyn and Dustin? The network, however, wouldn't sign off on Josslyn being hot for teacher.

R379 😁 😁 to her credit though, that's Frank and the network who keep bringing her back, incorporating her into storylines, similar to Emma Samms and Alley Mills. Although, Alley Mills would love to be on full-time

R381 Also, she's never really been one to stay long on soaps. She only signed on shortly as Sydney on The City, quitting after a year, when Jane Elliot pretty much took her place as Tracy. She wasn't on as Anjelica for too long on DOOL either, which is a role Jane played too if I'm not mistaken

R382 He's expected back though if he decides not to return, a recast is definitely likely

R386 Your theory is actually pretty accurate, according to mentions behind the scenes, the network is looking at Beyond The Gates closely, though some are brushing it off, saying that no one at ABC/Disney are worried about another soap; however, GH is already dealing with a lot of problems- rewrites, ratings, etc. so being in last place to a brand new soap is the last thing that GH needs

Previews For Next Week;

Monday, December 9th, 2024

Liz and Lucky get nostalgic.

Laura receives a visitor.

Dex gets a holiday treat.

Sonny makes Kristina an offer.

Molly considers Alexis’s proposal.

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Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

Brennan confronts Carly.

Nina issues a warning.

Curtis tests Drew.

Kai surprises Trina.

Sasha updates Maxie.

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Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

Anna conducts an interrogation.

Curtis makes a confession.

Drew seeks Nina’s assistance.

Dex reassures Josslyn.

Isaiah shares good news with Jordan.

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Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Tensions flare at the Quartermaine Christmas party.

Ava and Ric get an unwelcome surprise.

Kristina brainstorms.

Sonny and Natalia celebrate.

Tracy makes a faux pas.

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Friday, December 13th, 2024

Elizabeth is baffled.

Trina seeks out Kai.

Drew is in the hot seat.

Josslyn gets life-changing news.

Carly runs interference.

Are Ric and Ava going to have celebration sex?

Is Kristina going to become an angry mob princess out for revenge?

When are Lulu and Tracy going to see each other?

Where is Lezzy Charleson??

R398 Yes, Jane was the original actress to play Anjelica. Then Judith Chapman, and then Morgan's short run.

I need a recent photo of Rick's glorious chi chis.

I suspect we're headed to an attempted murder of Ava, with Kristina, Sonny, and TJ (and maybe even Alexis) as suspects. And the guilty party will be: Cyrus! And there will be some convoluted reason why he felt compelled to try to kill Ava. And then Kristina and Sonny's vow of vengeance will be forgotten.

Gh is “up against” the gates?

Time slots aren’t really a thing any more, grandma.

R408 And in many markets, including the largest markets, GH is on at 3 pm, so it is not on opposite The Gates.

Not the case in Los Angeles r409. I don’t think it matters but la is #2 market and your claim is false.

The official time for GH is 2:00 PM EST, but networks have given affiliates the ability to move shows around as long as they air them. Most networks incentivize affiliates to air the schedule as the network wants.

Josslyn gets "life changing news" next Friday? Jax kicks the bucket??🤣

Frankie V. can also cover a Jax death under the "story line dictated" umbrella.

They need to make Josslyn an "heiress" so she can become a philanthropist and do good in PC or so she can "change" and become even more obnoxious than she already is.

In the NYC area, where the show runs at 3pm EST, they ran an ad for selling real life Deception products, so the network must think there is enough of an audience that they can make some money from them.

They need more JJ scenes with Genie and Rebecca, he can’t bring back the ratings when they’re not putting him in scenes with his most important historical relationships on the canvas. Even scenes with Jane would work because of the Luke connection.

It was bad enough they had him playing poker with a day player for his first month back. Give me my Laura/Lucky and Liz/Lucky scenes!!!

R414, do you think there is anything left between Elizabeth and Lucky? I think she's outgrown him. I know that JJ requires that Lucky and Liz be the couple in his contract, but I just don't think there is anything there anymore. Elizabeth needs a more mature, complicated man, preferably one who showers.

Sawandi Wilson got married.

R415 it really just depends on the writing. They still have chemistry (although to be fair Rebecca H. is the chemistry queen and has had chemistry with every single actor she’s ever worked with)

R417. Even Ewan?!

R416 = She looks exactly how I would have pictured his wife to look like. oh my..

Lulu's return has been so exciting and satisfying, it has more than made up for Sam's interminably long death and subsequent funeral which brought all storytelling to a grinding halt.

R420. They found a gem in LuluBabe.

Lulu's return has been spot on and came at a fraction of the cost of the Jason and Lucky returns. Maybe a lesson will be learned from this, but I doubt it.

No lessons are ever learned at Prospect Studios. They just happen to get lucky sometimes.

But but but Frank is SO great with the budget!!!!!! That’s why he remains employed. No one else in this world can manage a budget like Uncle Frank.

lucky, but not Lucky.

The secret is good actors. Jane Elliott. Rebecca Herbst. Rick Hearst. Maura. And now, Alexa Havens. They can do amazing things, even with mediocre scripts. Vaganos looks like a winner, too. Trouble is they reveal how bad the other actors are. And I'm not just talking about Giolin; I'm talking about Stumpy.

Have they revealed that Giolin is Brook and Dante's spawn?

Not yet, but they're suddenly playing fast and loose with Brooklyn's age, trying to make her the same age as Dante. They saying that Dante and Cody were at summer camp along with Brooklyn at a nearby came.

Previously, there was almost a 10 year gap in their ages.

Who is Stumpy?

Do we still think that maybe Lucas is Giolin’s bio dad?

Stumpy is Sonny

R429. God help us if he is...I can just see Van Ham-sis doing some proactive "gay" dance while Giolin closes his eyes, mushes up his lips, and plays that fiddle.

^^^Provacative not Proactive

R389, Taylor Hayes is not a legacy character.

Oh jesus. Van Hansis prancing around is cringe. He’s already ruined Lucas. Terrible recast.

Preview for this week. Is Evan leaving?

Is this the bad news Joss receives?

Are we going to be punished with a Snarly Jr. front burner story?

Was Kristina's catatonic moment a hint that a DID story line is in the works?

[quote] Is Evan leaving?

Did he not present hole to Uncle Frank often enough? Or did said hole get blown out by Frankie's cannoli?

[quote] Was Kristina's catatonic moment a hint that a DID story line is in the works?

DID? Wait, is Ron writing GH again? He loves the nutty woman trope.

Oh NO! Nicholas Alexander Chavez was NOT nominated for a Golden Globe!!!! His co-star was nominated. NAC is supposed to be the best actor who ever lived!!! lol

He’ll be calling Uncle Frank soon begging to get back on GH.

NAC needs to be taken down a notch.

NAC isn’t as good as he thinks he is.

Lol soap fans’ tall-poppy syndrome is so funny.

It's fascinating to watch R441. His success is driving them crazy.

No one denies NAC is talented. He was miles better than many of his GH co-stars. He made the right decision to leave quickly and not get stuck in the dwindling world of soaps.

However, like anyone who gets too cocky or smug, regardless of the industry they are in, people get turned off by that.

Cocky and smug just seems like a projection—he’s so gracious in interviews, especially about GH.

Okay PR Intern, whatever you say.

I don’t know if he’s cocky or smug in real life but I do find his acting a bit mannered. A good director and continued training can knock it out of him though.

NAC was an absolute asshole on The Today Show. Moody, not engaging, had an attitude. And now no Golden Globe nomination. He’s a fucking dick.

Uncle Frank liked me all cocky and smug.

He paid extra for that!

Kimberly McCullough on The Locher Room.

It was between her and Shiri Appleby for the role of Robin Scorpio. They met again when they both directed Roswell.

The interview really didn't hold my interest so I can't recap the rest.

While it's certainly not the same in today's streaming world, SOME people do still watch when shows air live.

Watch for GH to amp things up in February.

I'm not sure adding to the show's Black cast is the answer. Viewers watch for good story -- not pandering or stunts.

[bold] Did Kristina actually say LGBTQIA+ [/bold] .....Fuck this bitch. And why is Sonnys coffee shop always empty? Why is Dex sad? Is it the new teeth? And why is Lucky moving the hair out of his eyes? Could it be he needs a haircut?

oh no...Lucky singing? Seriously? Send this bitch back to Africa.....BOOOOOOOOO!!!!......I'm sorry but showing flashbacks just proves how uglier JJ got.

[quote]but showing flashbacks just proves how uglier JJ got.

All he needs to do is use some shampoo and conditioner. Then go to a hair salon and get a shave and a haircut.

LuluBabe all up in Nina's face tomorrow.

I like Hofer, and he used to show a lot of promise as an actor, but whatever he's doing to his face is distracting, as is the loss of spark between him and McCoy.

A year ago, they were playing Joss and Dex regularly. They were the show's hot young couple. I figured they were headed for a big summer storyline, perhaps going on the run to escape Sonny's wrath a la Luke and Laura.

Bu that never happened. Joss and Dex got backburnered and now barely have scenes together, even though they are supposedly still a couple. And when they do have scenes, the chemistry just isn't there anymore.

What happened?

Did Evan get a glow up in preparation for a Hallmark career?

R402 Both would be great, wouldn't they 😁 😁 Ric and Ava are rumored to be in the cards. Kristina embracing her roots as a mafia princess, that's where Ron was going with her, after Lindsey Morgan was cast. Kristina as a spoiled pampered princess instead of an aimless waif tending bar might make her more interesting.

R403 Soon 😁 😁

R404 Semi-retired, practically fully retired, unfortunately injured from some falls.

R405 Thank you. Judith Chapman, that was the other name but wasn't there another Anjelica as well, Shelley Taylor-Morgan? She was also Lorena Sharpe from here, correct?

R407 Before Jagger was offed, that would've been the story, except she would've actually been taken care of, though this version you're referencing can still occur

R412 😁

R413 Absolutely 😁

R416 Right 😊 the smirk on his face is priceless

R466 That's true

R467 Ewen, well to some at least, was pretty 🥵

R419 😁

R422 R423 😁 😁

R424 What would we do without Uncle Frank in charge?

R425 Two things can't be true?

Evan closed his hole to Uncle Frank. Bad career move.

R427 R428 The potential parentage regarding Giovanni isn't exactly going over too well- besides the age gap being revised, contradicting Olivia having Dante well before Lois and Ned met, even before Sonny landed in Port Charles, there's the issue of Brook Lynn and Cody meeting for the first time onscreen, now they're childhood friends:

R431 😊

R435 Josslyn will be back front burner soon

I'm all for all the retconning and ignoring what we've already seen if BlazerLynn takes her fiddle playing son and they both leave town.

R436 Barring rewrites, possibly since that's where the story was headed before

R437 😁 Ron's busy at BTG but that's definitely one of Ron's tropes

R447 Just happened to have a bad day, that day at Today, perhaps? 😁

One of these days, will someone make a list of the GH character nicknames? This was the first time I saw Blazerlyn

Snarly Jr. is the most appropriate nickname. All Eden does is snarl like LW. Every sentence is shouted, every interaction is aggressive.

R449 Thanks. Kimberly and Shiri do seem somewhat similar; not saying that Shiri ever would, but do you think she would be accepted as a Robin recast?

R449 Shiri looks like an older version of Kristen Vaganos somewhat, btw

R455 Eden and Evan were more in sync earlier this year. Eden now wants a new love interest for Josslyn

R456 They broke up but I know there's many here who don't believe they were ever a thing.

R475 😆 😆 the network would have to step in for that to happen, though it's not entirely out of the question

Watched all of Kimberly McCullough's Locher Room interview.

She primarily talks about her directing career. About 70-75% of the talk was about her directing.

Didn't talk all that much about GH. She did say that she had 12 interviews with GH before they finally gave her the role of Robin. And that the other final contender for the role was for Shiri Appleby.

She also talked some about the impact of the Stone dying of AIDS storyline and how people were writing her telling how that storyline had changed someone's attitudes about people with AIDS or made them more tolerant of people with AIDS. What she said about that was very moving.

Also said she is still in awe of Finola. Adores Tristan. Would be really sad if they ever recast Robin.

Kristina should turn Charleys into a strip club. She can dope up the dancers just like Daddy Sonny used to do with Karen Baldwin.

Kimberly is a cunt. Recast Robin already. Kimberly sure is FAT!

Is it the actor with a case of "hate my baby face"? Someone should tell him, he ain't no baby anymore.

Right? Fuck Kimberly McCullough not wanting to return but perpetuating a “sad” tone if they recast.

Kill her offscreen then and bring her kids to live with Anna.

And real dead please.

I wonder if finola hughes will be “sad” when they write her off because she has no onscreen family.

Finola will cry.

Selfish of Kimberly to not want to return yet not want the role recast. Why does she have a say in the matter anyway? They should recast to give Anna story line and stipulate to the recast that if something happens to Tristan or the show ends, the OGRobin will be back for the farewell episode to Tristan or the final episode of the show.

Sputtering Mo's stammering, stilted speech to Kristina about giving her Charlie's was awful. That little James kid probably could have done better.

She has a say because of social media.

Fans won’t support a recast until she does.

If Kimberly knows she holds the social media card, then that makes me dislike her for holding the character hostage. If she loves Finola so much, why doesn't she want to help guarantee her continued employment? Especially now that Finola has gone through a divorce. Selfish.

Scruffy Thorsten Kaye is referred to as Hobo Ridge by the B&B crowd. GH has their own hobo, Hobo Lucky as portrayed by scruffy JJ.

Babe hanging up on Erica Kane,🤣

R487 😁

What's interesting about Kimberly McCullough not wanting to return yet not wanting a recast is that others have shared the same sentiments, particularly Vanessa Marcil until she eventually returned in 2010. After that, especially when she returned for the 50th anniversary, she began to let go of the character and is now all for a recast.

Agreed R495 if she approves then her fans will follow suit.

R498 😆

R499 😁

Haven't watched in a few.. Have Lulu and Maxie reconnected yet?

Frank wants to have Susan Lucci on GH, yet she always refuses.

R502 Soon. Don't want to spoil the episode but Maxie went to the Quartermaine's looking for her, but Lulu reconnected with Carly first, of course.

Wrinkle Neck WSB clown really needs to go. The show (brilliantly) brings back Lulu and promptly screws it up by mixing her storyline into the "wheres Valentin" cement? For a month everyone is talking about Valentin. The show should have put Charlotte back on canvas when Lulu woke up. Now it's just blah blah blah.

R505 😁

[quote]What's interesting about Kimberly McCullough not wanting to return yet not wanting a recast is that others have shared the same sentiments,

It's like having a trump card in your back pocket. In case work dries up everywhere else, you can always return to General Hospital where your character is beloved and still missed.

Of course, it didn't work for Antonio Sabato, Jr. but many others still have that attitude.

Well, speaking of Brenda Barrett, it seems her onscreen father is DEAD TO US.

Michael Cole may be best remembered for The Mod Squad, but he also played Harlan Barrett on GH in 1991.

R507 Trump card takes on a whole other meaning these days, however you're absolutely right.

R508 R.I.P. to him

R507 Antonio has a better chance finding work elsewhere

Fuck Kimberly. Just recast Robin.

Unless they put Brennan with Anna, I just don't think he's going to last on GH. I highly doubt LW wants to be paired with a man of his age. Her ego dictates she be with one of the leading men (specifically Steve Burton) or someone who is considered eye candy like Cameron Mathison or maybe a new young stud.

Bring back Julia Barrett!!!

She could be Kai’s mom

Sam was fine, then she wasn't.

Dex is fine. Is he not going to be fine soon?

Will Dex's new teefs give him Polident poisoning?

Why did Dex do that to himself? The new teefs look ridiculous. He’s way too young to be needing news choppers. The old ones looked fine.

Poli-Dex is trying to stay relevant. Uncle Frank only has him escorting prisoners in and out of rooms. Wonder why he and Snarly Jr. are barely on together anymore. Did her Magic P finally lose its luster?

Why Dex? Why? ...Surely the PC Police Dept has a decent dental plan? .I will say I find the throwback frosty wave adorable.

Those "drunk, college bros" all appeared to be in their mid to late 40s. Who stabbed Poli-Dex'? Was it Giolin, jealous about his new finger wave?

It was demonic Jesus botherer Cyrus. Notice the bell ringing stopped while the stabbing was happening.

Sabato blamed his career tanking on being blacklisted for supporting Trump, but I suspect it was more like it was built on his looks and he was aging out.

[quote]Sabato blamed his career tanking on being blacklisted for supporting Trump, but I suspect it was more like it was built on his looks and he was aging out.

He was never a great actor. Adequate at best. Early castings were mainly about his beauty, not his acting abilities.

With his looks fading as he aged, his career options were limited. This would be true regardless of whether he was liberal or conservative.

R519 Magic P 😁😁 well it's been almost a year since he's been under that spell

R521 😁😁

R513 You're spot on with Laura Wright, even though Steve isn't exactly onboard with what she wants.

[quote] He was never a great actor. Adequate at best. Early castings were mainly about his beauty, not his acting abilities. With his looks fading as he aged, his career options were limited. This would be true regardless of whether he was liberal or conservative.

Sabato could have gone the route of, say, John Wesley Shipp. John's a better actor but his career options narrowed as he aged, and he's continued working, mining a bit of fanbase love for his 1990s Flash by taking a role in the recent version of that show. Now he works the comic-con circuit for part of the year.

Sabato was really limited to begin with, but I think also - politics aside - he didn't know how to play the game and be in the system. No reason he couldn't have been on an NCIS or Chicago Fire or Chicago Burn Unit or Chicago Sewer System kind of show.

Why are people speculating Felicia will be Cyrus' next victim? She's on contract and part of the newly formed Scorpio/Jones/Bell/Corbin blended family.

Would Frankie V. fire Kristina Wagner after the tragedy in her life? Is she an expensive vet? Is she the "high profile" exit?

Cyrus going down in GH history as the Digitalis Killer? Too bad they couldn't have kept Cyrus as the formidable villain he was when he first came on the show. But that was too much competition for sputtering Mo's fragile ego.

Goofy, expendable lunatic Heather should have been the one thinning the cast before she left town or was killed.

R514 Crystal Carson? 😁 😁

R529 That's based off of Felicia being involved in this story regarding Cyrus showing his true colors again. Frank would stoop that low, however, she's not expensive and there would be fan uproar, though Frank does what he wants, with network approval. If anything, it'll be easier to place her back on recurring status, instead of flat out firing her and having Felicia offed, but the show is planning to apparently raise the stakes. Chris Van Etten, with backing from Frank and the network, most likely decided against Heather, because of their adoration for Alley Mills.

*Frank does what he wants, with network approval, primarily irregardless of what the fans want, should say at R531 for the network has to eventually step in to rein him in or make changes, if they believe something's not working.

Well I suppose killing off a vet like Felicia would work in ABC's favor with whatever lawsuit Kelly Monaco has in the works. Cumulatively, Kristina Wagner has been on GH for much longer than Kelly's 21 years. Her first contract run was 1984-2003, then recurring on and off for years and now back on contract since 2021.

Felicia needs to stick around. If they have to kill off a vet let it be Heather.

Just please don't kill Felicia on Christmas. I still get sad thinking of poor Georgie being brutally murdered in the park around Christmas.

If anything, they'll have Cody save Felicia at the last minute, but someone else will be killed by accident, (Willow maybe? Sasha?)

R536. I say Sasha. The death of the fetus will drive Michael off the show. Willow and her split ends can finally be with Drew.

Everyone keeps saying Dex will be fine. That means he won't be fine.

Has Lulu seen Tracy or Maxie yet?

Lulu needs to take it down a few notches. There’s being feisty and then there’s being a cunt. Just ask her cousin Carly.

The stabbing of Dex annoyed me for several trivial reasons:

He’s pouring liquid into a trash can? That’s a dick move. Pour the alcohol out onto the grass (or even the concrete) then put the bottles into the can (or better yet, recycling). ♻️ Anyone who has ever had to empty trash cans knows how awful it can be when some douchetastic orthodontist’s dream empties liquid into the receptacle.

Then, he’s stabbed, drops to the ground, and is discovered by his partner (who was given the actual line, “There’s nothing to see here.”!) —when she kneels down, Dex speaks perfectly to her… she radioes in the assault. Why hadn’t Dex radioed in during the time they were looking for him?

On the plus side, Wagner did the best acting I can remember in the moments when the camera panned to her and she was silently looking in the direction and Dex and semi-hidden trash receptacle.

R539 Yesterday's episode would be of interest to you 😁 😁 not Tracy yet but Maxie and Lulu

R540 LMAO

Campaign on Bluesky to save Dex’s choppers!!!

R132 - Isn't that what he already does every day on General Hospital? I LOL more watching the show than I do most sitcoms.

^ Whoops. Meant R143 above

[quote] Is Van Hansis on contract?

He has an employee with benefits agreement with Frank

Any chance Natalia might also piss off Cyrus and earn herself a Digitalis death jab?

I wouldn't mind if Giolin found himself on Cyrus' bad side....

I get the feeling Drewfus is already slated to leave soon so no need to waste a death jab on him.

R181 - Who is Austin Gatlin-Holt?

R184 - Notwithstanding her being a Spencer, I am astonished that Lulu was able to get out of bed and go on the run after FIVE YEARS in a coma and a liver transplant. Bwaaaahaaaahaaaaaa.

[quote] At which time they can mention she met a guy in Florida and has decided to live there year round.

Actually Monica moved to Italy to fulfill her decades-long thwarted love affair with Lesley.

R171 - Has Pamela Sue Martin issued a statement?

[quote] They really didn't need to darken LuluBabe's hair that much in the flashback from after the explosion.

WTF was that about? I was watching GH during the bomb explosion and I don't remember Lulu being a brunette. So weird and jarring.

Lulu is such a silly name for an adult.

[quote] Sonny and Natasha

R304, you misspelled Boris.

R327 - Trevor St. John would have been an interesting recast for Dr. Jeff Webber, unless he's too young to be a grandfather to teenagers.

R334 - Did I hear right when Lucky said he drank to his dead father's memory? Did Lucky forget he was an addict? Also, I can't imagine being a liver donor and not being able to take painkillers... yikes!

R416 - Looks like Sawandi is eyeing the officiant more than his beard, I mean, bride.

[quote] He has an employee with benefits agreement with Frank

Who would want Van's saggy old cottage cheese cellulite ass?

Uncle Frankie likes his young guys and jocks. He throws them back in the lake if they're too mature.

Giolin got himself a movie role.

Hopefully he will soon leave GH of his own accord seeking greener pastures.

Sawandi Wilson will be kissing the ring on sputtering Mo's show this coming Sunday.

Have they even had any scenes together?

I picture Mo and Steve skulking around the hallways at GH and ambushing their co-stars with requests to be on their shows.

What’s funny is that Soapdish was made when soaps were actually big. Mo acting like a real life Celeste Talbert in this day and age is outrageous to me. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - GH behind the scenes is way more entertaining than anything Uncle Frank and Co. could write.

Jeff is Monica’s age. Trevor can’t play him.

[quote]Jeff is Monica’s age. Trevor can’t play him.

Trevor just go through playing Tucker McCall, a character 20 years older than Trevor is in real life

R472, that's just the type of story that pisses the show off to no end, I imagine.

They can't stand holes being poked into their stories that don't track.

They just want the press to write nice things about them.

R562. I remember reading an article when Soapdish came out and they interviewed Cady McClain who had just recently started as Dixie on AMC. She was "outraged" that a studio would back such a movie that portrayed all soap actors as idiots and buffoons. Meanwhile, Finola Hughes and Stephen Nichols who had been on GH and DOOL respectively for years had cameos and said later it was a blast. Thats when my dislike for Cady McClain began...

Cady was always a nut. She still is. Why do you think I divorced her.

Supposedly Cady wore an all black mourning outfit with black hat and veil to MEK's wedding to Catherine Hickland.

IIRC the story came from Cady herself, maybe in her autobiography "Murdering My Youth". Her childhood was not pretty.

Someone should make sure to start a new thread soon.

Cady sounds absolutely exhausting. It would be funny if she went to GH and annoyed everyone.

[quote] Supposedly Cady wore an all black mourning outfit with black hat and veil to MEK's wedding to Catherine Hickland.

Considering MEK's gayness and the fact that Cat Hickland is one of the most deceitful, opportunistic cunts who ever lived, I'd say I'm on Team Cady for this.

Why exactly did Michael E. Knight feel the need to marry a woman?

And why did Catherine Hickland marry an obviously gay man?

R572 Who knows, perhaps he was deep in denial.

I'm sure CH got some benefit out of it, she doesn't do anything unless it benefits her......

Immediately after MEK and Catherine's wedding, Catherine got unexpectedly cast in a Broadway show or some show. They had booked a non-refundable honeymoon to some exotic place (Bali?) so rather than lose the money, JPS went on the honeymoon with MEK and spent the week in the honeymoon suite with MEK.

JPS told the story in an interview and said he and MEK kept explaining to room service and bellhops why they were in the honeymoon suite together and where MEK's wife was.

I like that MEK has toned down his Colonel Sanders impression. Also I think Michael got off on watching Willow and Drew fucking.

Chad has checked out, his expression and cupping his head in his hands was not very good.

I would be very nervous about the rent if I were Chad. Bryan Craig (Morgan) is a far better actor and way hotter and leaving GH hasn't paid off for him yet.

Sorry if this has been discussed but could Gio be Brenda's son(can't remember his name and Lois helped hide him from the Turk(I think)

R578 = I actually considered that too a couple of weeks ago. But I think Brendas son is either Dex or off screen with Brenda. Gio is too young to be Brendas son Alec.

Gio is a dud. Don’t saddle anyone but maybe Natalia with him as a son.

That said, I like the actor overall for like a host/emcee job.

Giolin has been on the show six months and they haven't done jack shit with him.

Rumored romances with both Joss and Trina failed to materialize.

As long as the Giolin actor nuts on Uncle Frank’s face every so often, he’s safe.

Natalia Santos sounds like a nut. BOTH her kids hate her? And she "doesn't know why"?....I wonder is MB wrote her PRAISE of him as a dad? [bold] Sonny has as more DEAD kids as he does ALIVE kids. Lilly, Carly (twice) Sam...[/bold] Three of his kids were from one night stands. (Dante, Avery, Kristina).

I'd watch Giolin play his fiddle nude...

Shirtless Dex and Gay Gio with their beards. ....................FYI................Unconfirmed rumors that Dex is leaving are picking up steam...Reminds me of ME announcing on his final air date he was leaving...Will EH be next?

I can't decide if Gio is hot or not. Sometimes he looks hot then he stands in profile. Eeek.

Giolin looks like a dolt in R585's photo.

New thread for when this one is done

I can smell Lucky's three day funk from here

The big Quartermaine Christmas party was really quite sad.

I'm still waiting for my Thanksgiving pizza at the Qs.

Re: Dex -- they should fix his hair. They've made him more of a Ken doll. Also, an acting coach would help -- his puppy dog smile needs to be seen less frequently (it accentuates the new teeth) and he needs to learn how to use his voice more naturally. But the body is fine.

Uncle Frankie must be tired of Evan's bussy

R591 Yes!

R591 and R594 should gather together.

Mo Benard getting ready for another podcast.

I'll volunteer my time and spend Thanksgiving milking as many loads out of his cock as possible....since BLQ is giving him missionary in the dark twice a year, the poor boy needs release.

BUH

BYE

NOW