Browsing: General Hospital

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith is returning to “General Hospital.” Smith, who last appeared on the ABC soap in 2007 as a reporter, will appear on the Wednesday, March 30 episode in scenes opposite Maurice Benard (Sonny).

Kristina Wagner opened up about life with and without ex-husband Jack Wagner (Frisco Jones) in a recent episode of “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” on OWN. The pair, of course, fell in love while playing a soap opera supercouple on “General Hospital” in the 1980s.

From crime lord to crime drama. “General Hospital’s” Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) is guest-starring on ABC’s “Castle.” The actor will appear in the 19th episode of Season 8 of the ABC drama, which looks to be airing in April, with Jonathan Silverman.

Here’s what’s coming up on “General Hospital” the week of March 7 to 11, 2016.

Ratings Report for the Week of February 22-26, 2016

Another former daytime star has joined the cast of “Devious Maids.” Sean Blakemore, remembered as Shawn Butler on “General Hospital” has boarded the Season 4 cast of the Lifetime series.

Grandma Anna (Finola Hughes) is about to get a very special house guest. Brooklyn Rae Silzer is heading home to “General Hospital” as Emma Drake this month.

Wally Kurth is going to be doing double duty, again. The actor, who was taken off contract at “Days of our Lives” where he plays Justin Kiriakis, is now able to return to “General Hospital” to reprise his role of Ned Ashton.

After three go-rounds in Port Charles, he’s back on set for a fourth. Michael Easton, who previously portrayed John McBain, Caleb Morley and Silas Clay, has returned to work at “General Hospital” and announced his first air date.

“General Hospital” alum Vanessa Marcil (Brenda Barrett), her fiance MC, and their children were involved in a serious car accident on Friday, February 26. While the actress and the couple’s kids were unharmed, MC was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment.

Here’s what’s coming up on “General Hospital” the week of February 29 to March 4, 2016:

Ratings Report for the Week of February 15-19, 2016

In honor of ABC’s “The Goldbergs” receiving its first ever TV Guide Magazine cover, the publication has turned back the dial with an all ’80s-themed issue, due out on newsstands later this week. As part of the celebration, several of daytime’s biggest hunks from the decade will be featured in the upcoming issue, including Kin Shriner (as Scotty Baldwin, “General Hospital”), Stephen Nichols (as Steven “Patch” Johnson, “Days of our Lives”), A Martinez (as Cruz Castillo, “Santa Barbara”), Doug Davidson (as Paul Williams, “The Young and the Restless”), Don Diamont (as Brad Carlton, “The Young and the Restless”) and Michael E. Knight (as Tad Martin, “All My Children”).

Veteran daytime director and producer Shelley Curtis has joined the directing team of CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Soap Opera Network has learned exclusively.

‘General Hospital’ Alum Julie Berman Upped from Recurring to Regular on Hulu series ‘Casual’

“General Hospital’s” Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) is moments away from walking down the aisle to marry Julian (William deVry), but first she has a heart-to-heart with a surprise wedding guest: Sonny (Maurice Benard). It’s a touching scene between the former lovers, who have developed a mutual respect and strong friendship, over the years.

Here’s what’s coming up on “General Hospital” the week of February 22 to 26, 2016:

Ratings Report for the Week of February 8-12, 2016

“Good Morning America” is set to reveal the new “Dancing with the Stars” cast live on Tuesday, March 8, between 7 am and 9 am, on ABC. Over the years the competition series has featured an array of daytime stars, most memorably first season champ Kelly Monaco (Sam McCall, “General Hospital”). Might a soap star past or present be in the mix this time around?

While it’s still uncertain as to who Michael Easton will be portraying when he returns to the “General Hospital” canvas in the coming weeks, the actor recently announced on his Facebook page that you’ll soon be able to catch his new short-film, “Dreamliner,” which reunites him with his former “One Life to Live” co-star Trevor St. John (ex-Todd Manning/ex-Victor Lord, JR). Easton wrote and directed the short.