GENERAL HOSPITAL Resumes Production

By: Jul. 23, 2020
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Resumes Production

General Hospital on ABC has resumed production, according to Deadline. The soap opera resumed filming on Wednesday, July 22, and new episodes will air Monday, August 3.

General Hospital ran out originals back in mid-May, due to production having to be shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic.

"General Hospital," continues its tradition of passion, intrigue and adventure that takes place in the fictional town of Port Charles in upstate New York. The glamour and excitement of those who have come to find their destinies in this familiar seaport town intertwine with the lives, loves and fortunes of beloved, well-known faces. As always, love, danger and mind blowing plot twists continue to abound on "General Hospital" with contemporary storylines and unforgettable characters.

At 50-plus historic years and growing, "General Hospital" has received the prestigious Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Drama a record Eleven times. The medical drama is the longest running American soap opera currently in production and the longest running scripted drama on television currently in production. Filmed in Hollywood, CA, the show aired its 14,000th episode on February 23, 2018.

The producing and writing teams of "General Hospital" consistently deliver thrilling and action-packed storylines featuring romantic moments, lost loves rekindled, dysfunctional family dynamics, suspenseful weddings, twisted villains, adventurous heroes and so much more. The show that TV Guide hailed as the "All-Time Best Daytime Soap" in their 40th Anniversary special edition, "General Hospital" has also won a number of awards from the Directors Guild and the Writers Guild for Outstanding Achievement.

"General Hospital" is known for its high profile celebrity guest stars and some of the more iconic names include Milton Berle, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Elizabeth Taylor. For many years, "General Hospital" has worked alongside and been praised by numerous national organizations for elevating public awareness of important health and social issues.

"General Hospital" was created by husband-and-wife soap writers Frank and Doris Hursley and premiered on April 1, 1963. In 1978, Gloria Monty was brought in as executive producer and is credited with the creation of the first supercouple, characters Luke Spencer and Laura Webber. Their 1981 wedding brought in 30 million viewers and remains the highest-rated hour in American soap opera history. Dan O'Connor and Chris Van Etten are the show's current head writers.

Below is a list of GENERAL HOSPITAL programming for August 3-7.

AIR DATE: MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020

Nelle is shaken. Jax is impressed with Nina's strength. Ned and Olivia clash. Valentin meets with Brook Lynn. Portia has an uncomfortable encounter.

AIR DATE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020

Carly comes home to a distraught Sonny. Valentin and Martin strategize. Brook Lynn interrupts Ned. Monica is committed to a cause. Nelle is confrontational.

AIR DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020

Sonny has a crisis of conscience. Valentin propositions Sam. Alexis gets a visit from an old friend. Willow and Michael grow closer. Nelle demands to see Wiley.

AIR DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020

Jordan confides in Jason. Maxie and Lucy agree on a decision about Deception. Sam and Carly bond over a common struggle. Curtis runs into Chase. Cyrus meets with Brando.

AIR DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2020

Sonny visits with Brando. Cyrus continues to manipulate Jordan. Finn and Portia bond over the relationships they have with their daughters. Maxie has seconds thoughts. Anna defends Peter.

Read the original article on Deadline.



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