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GENERAL HOSPITAL - "General Hospital" airs Monday-Friday, on ABC (check local listings). (Nick Argo/ABC via Getty Images)CYNTHIA WATROS
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General Hospital is an ABC daytime soap opera following the drama of the fictional Port Charles, New York, home to a large hospital and an underground crime scene. General Hospital holds the Guinness World Record for longest-running daytime soap opera, having run from 1963 to the present day.
Premiere: April 1, 1963 Genres: Daytime soap opera, drama Where to Watch: Hulu, ABC.com Top Current Cast: Maurice Benard, Laura Wright, Steve Burton, Kelly Monaco, and Rebecca Herbst. Spinoffs: Port Charles and General Hospital: Night Shift
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‘General Hospital’ Child Actress Takes to Twitter to Address Backlash from Character: ‘Makes Me Sad’

Child actress Scarlett Fernandez, who plays Charlotte Cassadine on 'General Hospital,' opened up about what she's seen on social media.

by Trey Mangum

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‘General Hospital’ Star Genie Francis: Is She Married and What is Her Net Worth?

What is 'General Hospital' actress Genie Francis' net worth?

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‘General Hospital’ Fans Think Jordan Went Too Far

As one of the longest-running and most popular medical dramas on television, General Hospital has been entertaining viewers for well over forty years. Although the show has gone through numerous changes in the format and casting over the years, one thing has remained consistent – the characters of General Hospital all thrive on drama. Jordan …

by Christina Nunn

‘General Hospital’: Here’s Why Fans Believe Rebecca Budig Could Be Returning as Hayden

Rebecca Budig is an adored soap star across the multiple shows she has been in. The veteran actress, who was recently starring on General Hospital as Hayden Barnes, is missed in Port Charles. Many fans hope she returns to the show and believe that a flashback in an episode from this could mean she is on the way back.

by Trey Mangum

‘General Hospital’ Fans Are Tearing Up Over a Recent Moment With Sonny and Mike

General Hospital has been on the air since 1963 and is currently the longest-running soap opera today. Over the years, the show has introduced viewers to numerous riveting storylines about romance, mob activities, illnesses, and everything in between. Like other soap operas, General Hospital also has many soft moments as well, where characters focus on family …

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‘General Hospital’: Kelly Thiebaud Says Fans Can Help Bring Britt Westbourne Back

General Hospital fans are huge fans of Britt Westbourne and have welcomed her back on the soap opera with open arms. This is why viewers are confused at her quick and recent departure off the screen. Actress Kelly Thiebaud has also opened up about how they can help the character get back on the show.

by Trey Mangum

‘General Hospital’: How Maurice Benard Got Close With Co-Star Kin Shriner

General Hospital characters Sonny Corinthos and Scotty Baldwin aren't necessarily thick as thieves on the show, but their portrayers, Kin Shriner and Maurice Benard, have gotten very close in recent years. Benard talked about his relationship with Shriner in a recent interview.

by Trey Mangum

‘General Hospital’ Fans Think Lucas Needs Time to Grieve

Fans of General Hospital are concerned about Dr. Lucas Jones, and with good reason. The character recently had his whole life torn apart. He learned about a terrible scheme and lost both his son and his husband in one swoop. Here’s what viewers are saying about Lucas’ tragic story line. Lucas lost everything Lucas recently …

by Lizzie Wells

‘General Hospital’: How Maurice Benard Learned to Become His Characters

Maurice Benard is one of the most famous faces in daytime television, but even he had some work to do when he first made it big. In a recent interview, the actor spoke about how he sharpened his acting skills before he debuted on General Hospital.

by Trey Mangum

‘General Hospital’: How Eden McCoy Learned Why Viewers Love Steve Burton so Much

Eden McCoy is just a teenager but she's already notched several years on the iconic ABC soap opera, General Hospital. Since she is on the younger side, she actress admitted when longtime soap actor Steve Burton returned to the show as Jason Morgan, she didn't really understand the hype.

by Trey Mangum

‘General Hospital’: Here’s Why Fans Aren’t Mad That Molly Lansing Is Cheating on TJ Ashford

TJ Ashford is safe, awake and reunited with Molly Lansing on General Hospital. But, since Molly slept with Brando Corbin, fans can definitely tell that things aren't going to be all that peachy for the dynamic duo. In fact, a lot of viewers don't think Molly and TJ are good together right now.

by Trey Mangum

‘General Hospital’: Is ‘All My Children’ Character David Hayward Poised to Appear?

General Hospital has been known to have characters from fellow ABC soap operas, All My Children and One Life to Live, both of which are currently off the air. Vincent Irizarry, who played David Hayward on both All My Children and One Life to Live is open to bringing his character to Port Charles to reunite with Anna Devane.

by Trey Mangum

‘General Hospital’ Schedule Shortened Due to Coronavirus Pandemic — When Could Things Go Back to Normal?

Many have speculated if the daytime soaps could run out of episodes amid the coronavirus pandemic, including General Hospital. ABC announced a decision that may be able to keep the show on the air with new episodes unless the outbreak lasts longer than expected.

by Trey Mangum

‘General Hospital’ Fans are Ready to Know if Willow is Nina’s Daughter

General Hospital knows how to insert lots of surprising twists and turns to keep viewers guessing, especially when it comes to family ties.

by Lizzie Wells

‘General Hospital’: Réal Andrews Was an Emotional Wreck During His First Day Back as Marcus Taggert

It's been almost a month since General Hospital viewers said goodbye to longtime character Marcus Taggert. The character's return after many years didn't last that long, which was a shock to viewers.

by Trey Mangum

‘General Hospital’ Fans are Ready for Robert to Take Peter Down

The stage is set for the conclusion of one of the biggest twists in General Hospital. The curtains might be closing down on Peter as his dark history of crime and murder seems to catch up with him. Robert is the man behind Peter’s woes. He is unrelenting and doesn’t believe that Peter is the least bit innocent, and …

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‘General Hospital’: Bryan Craig Just Revealed His New Look

Bryan Craig was critically-acclaimed in his role on General Hospital as legacy character, Morgan Corinthos. After leaving the soap opera, the actor has held two different roles in primetime. Now, amid the coronavirus pandemic, Craig seems to have debuted a new look that will surely have fans talking.

by Trey Mangum

‘General Hospital’: Would Michael Leave Sasha for Willow?

There seems to be indications Michael might leave Sasha for Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen), mostly due to different life goals, if also legal reasons.

by Greg Brian

‘General Hospital’: Maurice Benard Says That the Pairing of Sonny and Brenda ‘Wasn’t Working’ for Him at First

Sonny Corinthos is not just one of the biggest characters in General Hospital history, but one of the most memorable characters in soap opera history overall. For years fans have been loving the pairing between Sonny and the character of Brenda Barrett. But Sonny's portrayer, Maurice Benard, has revealed he originally wasn't into the couple.

by Trey Mangum

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Who is ‘General Hospital’ Actress Amanda Setton?

Not all soap opera stars stay where they are and often cross over to other soaps, or even move on to other TV shows fairly fast. Amanda Setton seems to be one who’s upping her star quality by landing a job playing Brook Lynn Quartermaine on General Hospital this season. When she debuted in the …

by Greg Brian

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