The GH Official Thread Part 2

[hereyago]

l really wouldn't have been sad at all to see them kill off Morgan.

Can I join this club as well? He looks creepy and when he doesn't, he looks mopey and constipated. I was waiting for Carlos(please remove the beard) to whack him, but nope.

 

[Mary Anne]

First off someone come pick me up off the floor 14+ years on the DIS and I finally figured out how to multi quote.

NO. She did tell Faison that Ben isn't his bio grandchild, but he thinks she's lying. She pretty much confessed to Faison that she knows the baby isn't her biological child.

Side note- I know there has been talk that Ben is going to turn out to be Lulu and Dante's. Did anyone else catch Spinelli mention to Lulu that they still have 2 embryos in the lab? Seems to me they are setting it up to have one of the embryos go missing. Otherwise, why mention it?

Yeah, I caught that too. Bottom line though I'm not 100% sure if it is Lulu's and Danti. I am thinking even the writers aren't 100% sure.

Can I join this club as well? He looks creepy and when he doesn't, he looks mopey and constipated. I was waiting for Carlos(please remove the beard) to whack him, but nope.

On twitter they keep talking about how the actor and Maurice (Sonny) have such a good working relationship. I don't think he's going anywhere quick but it wouldn't bother me if he went to jail and took Sonny with him.

Did anyone catch the previews today? They are set in Ryan's Bar (AS IN THE OLD RYAN'S HOPE!) and did you see the waitress? She is supposed to be Ava's mother but I'm pretty sure her cast name will be the same as it was on Ryan's Hope! I am really glad to see her. I think we need to bring Sonny's dad back and have them pass on the docks

All in all, I've enjoyed the show more in the past few weeks that I have in years. I know some of the pacing is not the greatest and the total drop of the AJ story is bugging me but I like the more integrated cast that we have seen in a long, long time.

 

[MnMomtoboys]

ITA about the new Lulu...Lulu used to be one of my favorite characters on the show and I just can't stand her now.

And I can't believe (although really I guess I should have known better) that they are still dragging this Robyn thing out even longer. I thought it was going to be a little much, because I was sure it would take them all week to show any reunions, but man was I wrong...just get it over with!

I'm glad Sonny figured out who Derek is, and I really wouldn't have been sad at all to see them kill off Morgan.

This is going to be dragged out until Nov. sweeps.

 

[smidgy]

Did anyone catch the previews today? They are set in Ryan's Bar (AS IN THE OLD RYAN'S HOPE!) and did you see the waitress? She is supposed to be Ava's mother but I'm pretty sure her cast name will be the same as it was on Ryan's Hope! I am really glad to see her. I think we need to bring Sonny's dad back and have them pass on the docks

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Delia!!!! she was always in love with Patty ryan, but married Frank. and had an affair with Roger coleridge (played by the same actor who plays Sonny's bio dad in GH) I love that actress. she was great on one life to live as rex balsam's mom (why can't I remember the name?) the way she was always mispronouncing things was hilarious.

 

[smidgy]

ROXY!! it was Roxy! (gee, I feel real stupid cause that's my sister's name....)

 

[rcraw45425]

Love how GH is mining the rich history of the ABC soaps! Delia was a favorite of mine when I was young, I remember when I would be home sick fem school (before VCRs) how I would love to catch up on all the soaps. I would also try to get my mom to watch so she could tell me what happened!!

 

[Mary Anne]

I never watched Ryan's Hope during it's regular run as I was working and it was before VCR's however I caught the first few years of it when it was re-run on SoapNet and really enjoyed it. I'm so exited to see Delia -- from what I've read on twitter she'll be on Monday and Tuesday. I too am pleased they are using a lot of history of other defunct ABC soaps. It is also giving the actress some work. There is so little opportunity for these actors and actresses to do soap work these days too many of them out of work and too few soaps.

 

[MickeysMommy]

Previews for the week of 28-Oct-2013

by Carol Banks Weber

**When in doubt, run out, right Lulu? She contemplates bolting with Maxie’s baby, where nobody can find them.

Robin’s got cabin fever. She eyes the Wyndemere exit, despite Nikolas’ cautionary no-no.
Robin sneaks out in a Halloween outfit for a party and to lurk around PC for signs of Patrick.
Patrick and Epiphany remember Robin.
Where did the trick-or treaters come from? They’d have to catch the boat launch across the harbor to get to the island.

A person in costume shadows Franco.
A mysterious character lays a scary foreboding on Franco, then disappears.

Britt tries to prevent Nikolas from getting in trouble deeper.
Nikolas sees the forest for the trees.

Duke interrogates Patrick as to any word from Anna.

Carly and Ava go toe to toe.

Sabrina tells Carlos she’s engaged to be married to Patrick.

Olivia butts in on Sonny’s business by hammering him about the coffee warehouse mess.
Sonny tries to lure Derek/Julian Jerome into the warehouse.

It’s true. Ryan’s Hope’s Delia (Ilene Kristen) shows up to field questions from Sam and Silas. She’s a barfly at Ryan’s Bar.
Alexis haplessly informs Derek that Sam’s off with Silas in NYC digging up more info about a certain someone.
Julian keeps Morgan in line, making sure the kid follows through with his promise.

Ellie says she’s sorry to Spinelli, she shouldn’t have kept Maxie’s secret that long.
Ellie asks Spinelli if they still can make it as a couple.

Olivia wonders whether she should include Dante in on Sonny’s theory about Derek/Julian.

Michael updates Kiki about the latest goings-on.

Halloween at Wyndemere is the place to be. Same with GH.

Next week: Emma, not Patrick, catches sight of Robin. But no one will believe the little girl (again)… Sonny’s off his game. But then, he doesn’t know who he’s dealing with. The enemy gets the jump on him… Sonny responds to a devastating family betrayal. This causes the mobster to completely put his youngest son on the enemy list… Duke presses on. His dogged digging lands the others in hot kim chee… Franco finds himself having to dig himself out of a hole… Someone comes forward to out himself. **

 

[MickeysMommy]

News for the week of 28-Oct-2013

by Carol Banks Weber


SOAPnet airs a six-hour GH Nurses’ Ball 2013 marathon November 28, 7 p.m. ET/PT-1 a.m. ET/PT.

Michael Saucedo (ex-Juan) reprises his role in a few months. He was last seen in 2001 and was revealed to be related to Sabrina.

Michael Saucedo responded happily to GH fans wishing him well, excited for his return. On Twitter last week, he tweeted them back with this: “WOW! Thank you, thank you for all of the wonderfully kind comments I have received about my return to ‘General Hospital.’ It has been torture sitting on this secret for the last few weeks. To say I’m excited would be an understatement. @valentinifrank and @carlivatiron – it’s an honor to be a part of a show that means so much to so many. Thank you for thinking of me. #GH50 #Gratitude.”

It’s been awhile (April), not as long as Saucedo, but Jackie Zeman (Bobbie) also returns soon to mix it up with Carly.

For GH’s ongoing 50th anniversary (celebrated on April 1, 2013), ABC Daytime interviewed a few of the soap’s favorite people, including executive producer Frank Valentini and Kelly Monaco (Sam). Even the media-reclusive Roger Howarth (Franco; ex-Todd) spoke about his new character and his renewed potential.

Valentini said for viewers not to expect Port Charles to turn into the Port Charles of old, where vampires roamed freely. No, the show will stick to plenty of realistic action capitalizing — as much as it is able — on a “rich… history and brand identity.” He added that he was gratified to be able to bring back the Nurses’ Ball for fans “after 13 years… I’m a big music fan, plus I think it’s an important centerpiece for the show, and the audience really responded and loved it. Hopefully we will be able to do it again next year.”

The mob’s always been a part of GH’s rich history, and this time around, actress Kelly Monaco (Sam) is gonna be a major part of it. She’s the daughter of Julian Jerome, the kingpin of his own mob, returning to take over Port Charles from Sonny. Monaco believes this story will turn out to be a big favorite. “What I have coming up right now with finding out who my father is and being involved in a whole historic crime family that's been around GH for decades. I have a feeling this will take the cake on story lines. I’m really looking forward it.”

Roger Howarth (ex-Todd, OLTL; recast Franco) isn’t known for doing interviews. He’s turned down more media requests than you can imagine. But he went on The Chew with some of his co-stars last week (he made eggplant parmesan) and is all over this ABC Daytime interview, talking up his pairing with Carly, and Heather, and Diane. The actor’s been lucky enough to have two meaty roles to play, reformed rapist Todd and now Franco, the former psycho artist turned— well, your guess is as good as his. “There are so many things about Franco that make him compelling. He is smart, has a great sense of humor, he is creative and very sweet in a weird way. I was excited to get a new set of toys,” Howarth remarked. Since taking over the role from James Franco, the character’s experienced a bit of a revision, from psycho killer to a possible romantic hero, however quirky. “I sense that [back then] it was necessary to be a darker prince. While Franco is still pretty much a lunatic, I think the new writers have a different take on his character.”

Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) guest stars as Val Winkler on CBS’s primetime procedural, NCIS: Los Angeles November 12, 9 p.m. EST.

Port Chuck retires with a farewell tour next month, starting November 16, 11:30 a.m. Platinum, 1:30 p.m. general, 3:30 p.m. VIP, at Boston’s Wilbur Theatre on 246 Tremont Street, (617) 248-9700. The actors — Steve Burton (Dylan, Y&R; ex-Jason), Brandon Barash (ex-Johnny), Scott Reeves (ex-Steve), and Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) — formed the band a few years ago to indulge in their musical side. Ticket prices range from $250 (Platinum) to $60 general admission for the Boston gig.

Kelly Sullivan (ex-Kate/Connie) could star with Meg Ryan in a new NBC comedy. Say it’s so, Gossiping Pens!

 

[MickeysMommy]

Gossip for the week of 28-Oct-2013

by Carol Banks Weber

**Gossiping Pens is on a roll with some eye-opening rumors lately, including the one resurfacing about Sean Kanan’s last days as A.J. (October 17, 2013). Seems Genie Francis (Laura), too, is on the way out, whether she likes it or not?“If you’re wondering why you haven’t seen Genie Francis or Sean Kanan on the canvas over at General Hospital lately, that’s because they’ve been axed (yeah, as in fired, let go, sent packing) from the show and re-writes have taken place in order to fit into the changes happening in Port Charles.”

The October 29th Globe purported that Tony Geary (Luke) bristled at TPTB requesting he accept a recent, 50 percent pay cut. Furthermore, according to sources who spoke with this tabloid, Geary threatened to take a walk if they pushed the matter. “From the network’s stand point, actors that work year round and enjoy non-stop front burner storylines don’t make that kind of money while sacrificing other areas of their lives for the sake of the show. Tony is insisting that if he leaves he also wants his character killed off to remind the audience that even beloved characters do die in daytime. Needless to say the network would rather leave the door open for the possibility of Tony’s return down the road.”

However, over at Daytime Dish, HNY differs on the Globe’s take, but does agree that something’s off regarding Geary and Genie Francis (Laura) on GH. There are two stories at play: Either Geary requested to be killed off in a redemption story within the year, or he and Francis agreed to an extension in an action-adventure Bonnie & Clyde story, only for Laura to be replaced by Tracy at the last minute. Confused? Here are HNY’s exact words, dated October 26: “TG's contract was up in March and TG/FV negotiated an extension through November him and GF agreed to that as well. RC wrote a ‘Twist of Fate’ November arc for them. Luke was to ‘die’ as part of this umbrella story in order to foil the villains. Laura was to play his ‘Bonnie’ again as she always has and not Tracy. Luke was never really dying, however, and I never heard TG demanding a redemption arc. I heard he has been battling RC's efforts to rein in Luke's drinking and more selfish impulses, and that interview did not sound like a man feeling his character needed redemption. Just the opposite. We know Luke/Laura were actually recapped as leaving together to search for the cure in August, and only at the very last minute was GF abruptly written off with no follow up. JE was substituted in and there is a very tight lid on GF's status. Luke's role in this umbrella story was largely scaled back and now TR appears to be staying longer. I do agree something going on with GF and TG both now.”

The latest Daytime Dish exchanges October 23rd leaves Bobbie’s son with Julian Jerome — Lucas — out of the picture, thanks to a “network-mandated budget cut.” There are more cuts to come, including Sabrina by February Sweeps when she does something uncharacteristic (Britt-like) to hold onto Patrick, “even teaming up with someone shocking and fun that is currently on the canvas. Something is going to happen that will make her character see that being sweet isn't all it's cracked up to be.”

GH may have slid in front of #1-rated Y&R for the week of October 7th in the women 18-49 demo, but the CBS show surged back ahead with the story of Delia’s accidental hit ‘n run. For the following week of October 20th, Y&R got back on top, with an eight-month high in overall viewership.

Stefan has a daughter? A.J. will be cleared of murder thanks to his attorney Diane and new D.A. Scotty, only for the Quartermaine to possibly be gunned down in a Jerome mob hit. Something’s wrong with Brenda. Nikolas proposes marriage to Britt. Luke takes off on Tracy again, for Holly. This and more coming up on GH, via an anonymous insider’s writer outlines on Daytime Dish, October 25. I guess this is how A.J. will leave the show, fulfilling the months-long rumor: “A freed AJ gets a memory flash and confronts Ava who threatens Michael's life if AJ goes to the cops. Olivia gets a vision of AJ covered in blood, which sends Duke and Liz rushing off. They find blood but no AJ who completely disappears. Duke suspects AJ was murdered for what he knew but Liz and Monica stay convinced AJ got away. Anna and Dante's investigation leads nowhere and the case is left open.”

Everything hints toward another mob crossfire, where Michael (once again) get hit, throwing him into a Jason-like amnesia session. But Kiki’s love will pull him through. Morgan, however, won’t fare as well, as Sonny “disowns” him and Carly becomes a jailbird over a murder charge. Carly brings Brenda in to deliver Josslyn to Jax in Australia. Carly and Brenda will set aside their differences for the greater good: a child’s welfare. Here’s how some of it will go down, based on this DD drop: “A returning son is in the wrong place at the wrong time and Michael and Kiki get caught in the crossfire, too. Ava risks her life to save Kiki but Michael wakes up with amnesia. It's not a Jason Q Borg repeat because Kiki helps him through it and he eventually gets his memory back. But not before Sonny disowns Morgan and Carly winds up jailed for murder. Carly asks Brenda to take Joss to Jax who can't travel because Lady Jane too ill. The two reach a new understanding that protecting the kids comes about their feuds. Brenda runs into Sabrina on her way out and can’t shake the feeling she knows her from somewhere.”

Kimberly McCullough (Robin) will enjoy the same breaks as Tony Geary (Luke) in her contract. After she comes forward as very much alive, the actress will take her character into hiatus before returning again.

Franco suspects Ava of committing murder 21 years ago. So does Sam. Ava figures out she’s on their radar and has them killed using the slow trap method. Franco and Sam must bury the hatchet so they can work their way out of Ava’s trap. Silas bursts through for Sam’s save, then unloads on his part in Ava’s “big dark secret.

Among the many last-minute rewrites? Linking Derek Wells (as Julian Jerome) to Robert Scorpio. This enables Tristan Rogers (Robert) to stick around for more story, which executive producer Frank Valentini reportedly allowed, posted Happy New Years on DD. **

 

[4Joyces]

Lulu is a wench.
Morgan is a tool

That is all

 

[Mary Anne]

Lulu is a wench.
Morgan is a tool

That is all

 

[rcraw45425]

really think that they are turning Lulu into an unredeemable character. Easily see them making her lose Connie and then Dante leaving her over her obsession with ruining Maxie's life. Isn't she (Lulu) actually infertile now from her abortion of Dillon's baby? And didn't she steal Dillon from Georgie? And kill Logan? Don't think she's actually perfect mother material either.....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lulu_Spencer

 

[Mary Anne]

I agree about Lulu. I am wondering if they really believe they made a wrong mistake with the recast and rather then admit that are using this plot point to get rid of her?

 

[rcraw45425]

I agree about Lulu. I am wondering if they really believe they made a wrong mistake with the recast and rather then admit that are using this plot point to get rid of her?[/QUOTE

That's possible. Ship her back to Shadybrook, family suite with Laura, since from reading those spoilers it looks like Laura's also on the way out. Or they plan on really cleaning house and will kill off Dante and Lulu in the mob war with Sonny and Julian

 

[Mary Anne]

Laura (GF) only only signed a six month contract but it is very strange the way she is being written out. I wouldn't be upset if Lulu was shipped to Shady Brook. Danta could be shipped to the WSB and work with Frisco.

 

[auntie]

If they are gonna start casting stones, it was lulu that has spent a bit of time in Port Chuck's favorite Nut Hut Ferncliff. Not exactly mother of the year material...given her spencer family history either. As I recall this was part of the reason the adoption agency refused their application, and they decided to find a surrogate.

 

[rcraw45425]

If they are gonna start casting stones, it was lulu that has spent a bit of time in Port Chuck's favorite Nut Hut Ferncliff. Not exactly mother of the year material...given her spencer family history either. As I recall this was part of the reason the adoption agency refused their application, and they decided to find a surrogate.

exactly, not to mention actually killing Logan. Oh, and conspiring with serial killer Diego to break up Georgie and Dillon, running off with Johnny Zacchara, Then managing to get hired at the PCPD as an evidence clerk and accuse an innocent man of a c rime committed by Ronnie, another cop. Add to that her probable mental instability following being frozen by Stavros Cassadine and suffering amnesia....... perfect mother material!

 

[smidgy]

I loved the scenes with Delia! would be great if she was on GH permanently!

I am foresseing a 3 way custody battle. I kinda wanted to see maxie and spinelli get back together, but eillie is right.

spinelli should distance himslef from maxie. he is a victim here. he didn't know tha baby was his until after she was born. he and ellie get married and they have a huge chance of getting custody of connie/georgie.

 

[rcraw45425]

I loved the scenes with Delia! would be great if she was on GH permanently!

I am foresseing a 3 way custody battle. I kinda wanted to see maxie and spinelli get back together, but eillie is right.

spinelli should distance himslef from maxie. he is a victim here. he didn't know tha baby was his until after she was born. he and ellie get married and they have a huge chance of getting custody of connie/georgie.

And then Lulu checks into Shadybrook/Ferncliff, Dante divorces her after she tries to kill him and he and Maxie find love with each other. ( I mean heck, Lulu an Maxie have shared boyfriends before.....).