OK, I am new to this thread. I've been watching GH since 1979. I was in the 7th grade, I believe. I used to come home from school and watch it with my mom. Oh, and I'm a guy.
Anyway, I'd love to join the GH thread, but I must do it with a complaint about today's show. I am really upset at the way they handled Alan's death. Having him die before Jason arrived was just cruel. I watched it on SoapNet, who promoted it as "Stuart Damon says goodbye." He arrested on Friday and didn't even speak in today's episode.
It sure wasn't the emotional, yet pleasant farewell that Tony Jones got last year. Alan/Stuart deserved more respect than that. I was really looking forward to how they would handle this since it was announced weeks ago. They should have had Alan pass during the hostage crisis. Another poster pointed out all of the mistakes made in the hospital. I guess that's what happens when they spend so little time actually in the hospital these days.
I actually liked Tracy a little during this story. Emily was awesome. I really wanted Jason to be able to say goodbye. Remember when Jason called Alan dad just before his own surgery last year? That was a special moment.
Who's porch were Lucky and Liz sitting on. Was that Laura's house? And why didn't Liz just let Lucky go so she could be with Jason?
I was also reading here how some of you were comparing new actors playing existing characters. I agree with most of them and have a couple of my own. It has taken me ten years to warm-up to Carly. I couldn't stand the first three. I don't know why but I really like this Carly. I think it's because they "toned down" the character a bit.
I can't stand this Lucky and never have liked him. Jonathan Jackson was the best. Jacob Young was pretty good, but I can't stand Greg Vaughn. Mostly because he changes his image so much.
I liked both Nicolas actors. I'm glad they brought back the second Edward. That last hack was really lame. Laura can never be replaced. Neither could Lila. Remember when Tony Geary played Bill Eckert? I've grown to like the new Emily too.
Well, that's enough for me for now. I'll keep checking this thread from time to time to catch up and chat about GH.