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Scoop: General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling on ABC - Thursday, January 4, 2024
by TV Scoop - Dec 28, 2023

Get all the scoop on General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling, airing on ABC on Thursday, January 4, 2024! ABC’s Emmy Award-winning daytime drama “General Hospital” will celebrate its milestone 60th anniversary with a primetime special, “General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling.”

GENERAL HOSPITAL Celebrates It's 60th Anniversary
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2023

“General Hospital” stars Genie Francis, Maurice Benard, Finola Hughes, Kristina Wagner, Nancy Lee Grahn, Rebecca Herbst, Kelly Monaco, Laura Wright, Kirsten Storms, Dominic Zamprogna, Maura West, Chad Duell, Roger Howarth, Donnell Turner, Michael Easton, Eden McCoy, Cynthia Watros, Josh Swickard, Katelyn MacMullen, and more.

Photos: GENERAL HOSPITAL Celebrates 15,000th Episode Milestone
by Marissa Tomeo - May 13, 2022

View pictures as the cast, crew and creative team of “General Hospital” celebrated the 15,000th episode milestone of TV’s longest-running scripted television drama currently in production with a cake-cutting ceremony on the Prospect Studios lot in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 12, 2022. 

ABC and PEOPLE Partner for New Prime-Time Event THE STORY OF SOAPS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 23, 2020

ABC and PEOPLE present “The Story of Soaps,” a two-hour prime-time television event highlighting the iconic impact of the soap opera. Featuring an incredible panel of experts and voices, “The Story of Soaps” airs Tuesday, May 19 at 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT on ABC.   

Stars of GENERAL HOSPITAL Return to Graceland for Second Annual Fan Celebration
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 15, 2019

The stars of ABC's Emmy® Award-winning daytime drama “General Hospital” are returning to Elvis Presley's Graceland® for a second annual “General Hospital”-themed fan celebration. The three-day event, which kicks off Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, will include numerous exclusive events held in various locations throughout the Graceland campus including Elvis Presley's Memphis entertainment and exhibit complex and the AAA-rated Four Diamond luxury resort The Guest House at Graceland. Beginning today, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13, fans can log on to Graceland.com/GeneralHospital and purchase tickets, which include the opportunity to attend intimate “General Hospital”-themed parties, such as the “General Hospital Variety Show” and the “Metro Court Hotel Lounge Party, ” as well as catch screenings of classic episodes, blooper reels and never-before-seen content.  

Prop Store Announces Exclusive GENERAL HOSPITAL Online Auction to Celebrate the Show's 55th Anniversary
by Macon Prickett - Apr 2, 2018

Beginning today, Prop Store, one of the world's leading film and television memorabilia companies, is hosting an online auction to celebrate ABC Television Network's Emmy award winning daytime drama, “General Hospital's” 55th anniversary. The first of its kind, the exclusive online auction offers fans the opportunity to own coveted pieces, which include costumes and props from the popular American soap opera.

Sneak Peek - Genie Francis & More Set for Next OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2016

In an all-new episode of the popular series, OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Oprah Winfrey sits down with child prodigy Greg Smith, 16 years after the boy genius and former “Oprah” Show guest made headlines

Sneak Peek - Genie Francis & More Set for Next OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 14, 2016

In an all-new episode of the popular series, OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Oprah Winfrey sits down with child prodigy Greg Smith, 16 years after the boy genius and former “Oprah” Show guest made headlines

OWN Announces April 2016 Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 22, 2016

OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK announces its April 2016 programming highlights. New series and seasons. (P) Denotes: Premieres

Genie Francis to Reprise Role of Laura Spencer on GENERAL HOSPITAL
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 30, 2015

Genie Francis, the legendary and Daytime Emmy® Award-winning actress, will return to ABC's “General Hospital” as beloved character Laura Spencer, it was announced today by Frank Valentini, Executive Producer, “General Hospital.”

Genie Francis to Return to ABC's GENERAL HOSPITAL
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 29, 2015

Genie Francis, the legendary and Daytime Emmy® Award-winning actress, will return to ABC's “General Hospital” as beloved character Laura Spencer, it was announced today by Frank Valentini, Executive Producer, “General Hospital.”

ABC to Air Special Edition of 20/20 'General Hospital - The Real Soap Dish', 4/6
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 21, 2013

To celebrate the pop icon's Golden Anniversary, Katie Couric and "20/20" travel to the fictional town of Port Charles to experience first-hand the passion, intrigue and adventure that has made the daytime soap the longest running scripted drama currently on television.

Stars of ABC Hit Series Set for Live Twitter Chats Beginning 2/9
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 6, 2013

ABC celebrates your favorite ABC sweethearts with live Twitter chats from various cast members during their Valentine's Day-inspired episodes, as well as non-Valentine's Day episodes.

Genie Francis to Return to Daytime Drama GENERAL HOSPITAL
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2013

TVGuide.com reports that Emmy winning actress Genie Francis will reprise her role as 'Laura Spencer' on the daytime sudser GENERAL HOSPITAL.

Genie Francis Stars in Hallmark Original Movie NOTES FROM THE HEART HEALER Tonight, 5/13
by TV News Desk - May 13, 2012

Emmy(R) Award-winning actress Genie Francis ('General Hospital') and veteran actor Ted McGinley ('Hope & Faith') reunite in the Hallmark Channel Original Movie NOTES FROM THE HEART HEALER, premiering tonight, May 13 (8p.m. ET/PT, 7C), the third installment in one of the network's highest-rated film series of all time.

Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel Announce 2012 Summer Films
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 10, 2012

Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel have announced the 2012 Summer movie lineup. The 10 film slate begins with 'Notes From the Heart Healer' on Sunday, May 13 at 8:00/7:00c. Read the full lineup below.

Anthony Geary, Heather Tom, et al. Amongst 2012 Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2012

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) in cooperation with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), today announced the Drama Performer Pre-Nominations for the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards.

Genie Francis to Star in Hallmark Original Movie NOTES FROM THE HEART HEALER, 5/13
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 21, 2012

Emmy(R) Award-winning actress Genie Francis ('General Hospital') and veteran actor Ted McGinley ('Hope & Faith') reunite in the Hallmark Channel Original Movie NOTES FROM THE HEART HEALER, premiering Sunday, May 13 (8p.m. ET/PT, 7C), the third installment in one of the network's highest-rated film series of all time.

Hallmark Channel Announces 2012 Programming Slate
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 12, 2012

Hallmark Channel announced its Q1 and Q2 programming schedule to attendees of the Winter 2012 Television Critics Association Press Tour today, a robust slate of programs that consists of no less than 9 Hallmark Channel Original Movies.

Marie Osmond, Wayne Brady, et al. Set for 2011 Daytime Emmy Awards, 6/19
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2011

THE 38TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS will be broadcast Sunday, June 19 (8:00-10:00 PM live ET/delayed PT) from the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas on the CBS Television Network. This is the second time that the star-studded awards ceremony, celebrating the best in daytime television, will take place in Las Vegas. For the third year in a row, Associated Television International will be producing the telecast.