Time really got away from me last year, so despite my good intentions, I didnt quite make it here during the holiday season to send you my usual greetings. Why? if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'soapcentral_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_5',129,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-soapcentral_com-medrectangle-3-0'); In Anna's room at the hospital, Anna and Valentin sympathized with Portia's concern for Trina, and they sought to assure her that Trina would be okay. Luke proclaimed his innocence at first, but when Scott played him the tape of Laura's confession, Luke changed to proclaiming his guilt in Rick's murder. That leaves Olivia, Leo, Louise and Willow. On Monday's episode of GH, Luke's widow Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliott) reveals to his former and eternal flame Laura (Genie Francis) that Luke's been killed in a After being released from the hospital, Luke reunited with Laura on one last adventure to save their son, Lucky, as well as Ethan. WATCH: Which Y&R star knows their lines the best (and more interesting facts about the cast), WATCH: Michael Graziadei proposes to girlfriend live on The Talk, VIDEO: The Young and the Restless stars thank fans for their support with a dance party, CBS will air a special primetime program to celebrate Y&R's 50th anniversary. (I refuse to accept that Luke is dead.) Im proud of Henry and Cary. With that said no one ever dies on a soap. The recovery period for his procedure was so extensive that Geary was forced to leave the show for a period of six months. Laura began to have feelings for Luke as well, although she married Scotty. I dont think AG would ever come back so they might as well.Lets get a recast Lucky out of this (I dont think JJ will ever come back full time). During their conversation, Mills dropped that she will be back on the ABC daytime drama series, sharing, I dont know if Im allowed to say this, but I am coming back. The three boarded the elevator, and the doors started to close when an unseen hand pushed them back open. We didn't feel guilty or felt like we had to." The decision was made by the soap to temporarily bring back Lucky and Ethan Lovett, and to Mills also revealed that when she played The Bold and the Beautifuls Pam opposite Betty White as her on-screen mother, Ann Douglas, she took herself out of the running for a Supporting Actress nod, so she would not be up against Betty. All Rights Reserved. I could care less if Luke comes back. Unfortunately, according to Celeb Dirty Laundrys General Hospital spoilers, his presence is actually a harbinger of sadness. (They nailed the act, by the way.). The authorities identified his remains. Following Nikolas death, Spencer got swept up in his Uncle Victors bonkers plot to save the world by killing most of the people on the planet. Is that what that is, Timmm? (Things certainly areRead more , What an eloquent piece of writing, Shay! The Conflicted History Of Luke And Laura's Wedding On General Hospital, Laura Baldwin was a young wife to Scotty(Kin Shriner), "General Hospital" officially changed its ways. "It's awful. Maybe the one good thing that could come out of this stupidity is that they could console each other and get past this Nina idiocy. I agree with you, but, Luke isnt deadwhat did Victor say? Its always a good time on General Hospital when legends come back to the canvas. WebLuke and Laura had been last seen in Texas in December 1984, when Laura announces her pregnancy, and reveal off-screen in August 1985 that they had a son. Sonny killed Frank Smith and took over his territory, and Luke befriended the mobster. A belated Happy Birthday to my fellow December-born gal!!! LAST WEEK ON Y&R: Tucker sold McCall Unlimited to Victor. WebGeneral Hospital (GH) spoilers and updates for May Sweeps tease lost and found Luke Spencers, (Anthony Geary) last-minute miracles and looming exits. Also, of those you mentioned, Mac is definitely not a fan of Luke (dates back to Lukes [gross] flirtation with Felicia around 20 years ago. Other guests were told to remain in their rooms when Luke, Robert, and Laura were discovered. The second marriage only lasted a few months, and the two divorced again. Laura Wright (@lldubs) April 20, 2023 After letting fans know that she spends a lot more time on Instagram, she shared her concerns regarding Twitters recent move. Celebrate the 41st (!) Geary certainly doesnt seem to miss his role as Luke as much as fans might have expected him to. Celia, I forgot to tell you but if you ever get a chance, theres a movie from 1971 or 72 called One Is A Lonely Number. heard the complaints about the show being too Corinthos and Peter focused. Tracy said that she had visited Jennifer Smith to question her about Luke's death. "GH" was saved from death and remains on the air to this day. Well.. todays episode hasnt aired in Hell yet, but of course gone is GONE, in this case. Now, its possible that Luke Spencer is really just missing. Soaps.com is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Is anyone going to inform Caroline her Uncle Luke is dead? Luke died as he lived offscreen. Jason will eventually resurface to claim the overly-used love of his life, Carly, the hypocrite. "Is it too late to hitch a ride?" WebHelena led Luke and Laura down memory lane as she traveled with Lucky to the Haunted Star, Ice Princess Island, and Texas. Laura (Genie Francis) and Luke (Anthony Geary) at their 1981 wedding. Nearby, Olivia grew weepy when she saw Ned and Michael growing closer. Why Anthony Geary Really Left General Hospital. It was hard for him to say goodbye to the crew and his co-stars who had become like a family to him, as he has never married or had children, and even harder to separate himself from his "alter ego," Luke Spencer, according to Soap Opera Spy. Actually, if you go back to Tracys first appearances in the late 1970s, her hair looked much like it does now (minus the gray, of course), So maybe the throwback hairstyle is a nod to history, with all this talk of Luke & the old days (though she never had that hair when she & Luke were together, of course). Is Luke Spencer (Tony Geary) literally dead-dead? Well just have to tune in to this weeks General Hospital to find out for sure. Of course, she also has a small but fun role in Baby Boom, one of my favorite cheer up movies with the great Diane Keaton. Whatever it most likely is an opening to a new story- On Monday's episode of GH, Luke's widow Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliott) reveals to his former and eternal flame Laura Luke left town for good in 2015 and was living with Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) in Amsterdam until Tracy personally delivered the news to Laura that Luke had been killed in a horrible accident. Its like having your high school picture dragged out every time you meet someone. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. Tracy chastised Felicia for not having involved her in the group's plans to take down Victor. In 1981, Geary became an overnight celebrity after the iconic "GH" wedding of Luke and Laura, and his spotlight GHs Kelly Thiebaud Is Overwhelmed By Her Emmy Nomination. DAYTIME EMMYS: General Hospital leads 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards nominations, Emma Samms returns to GH -- but she almost walked away from the show "permanently". Amsterdam is a city of amazing qualities: cobblestone streets designed 400 years ago for walking and cycling, tree-lined canals and quirky history buildings, people from all over the world wishing you a good morning in every conceivable language I love it here.. Although Laura admitted that she had been raped, she Ned, Brooklyn, Drew, Michael and Wiley are Qs by blood. But if you fly halfway around the world to knock on somebodys door at the stroke of midnight on New Years Evil well thats only because you are there to deliver the sort of bad news that shouldnt be said in a text, email, or even a phone call. Im only surprised they havent tried it already. The two were about to kiss when Holly entered the room. Perfect soap opera material in which to sink their acting chops! No doubt Lukes demise will be Ninas fault. At the hospital, Molly started to cry at the prospect of never becoming pregnant after she told T.J. and Alexis that she likely We dont like it. Let us know in the comment section. Luke Spencer and Laura Webber, portrayed by Anthony Geary and Genie Francis, are the signature couple fromGeneral Hospital. Francis still portrays Laura onGeneral Hospital. That said, I love seeing magnificent Jane Elliot back. Both Tracy and Laura threw a memorial for Luke at the end of January, but as Luke's body was never found and this is a soap where dead is often not dead Luke and Laura might not be over forever. Its smaller than Sonnys kitchen, and while Sonny has a decent sized home, its presumably a lot smaller than the Q mansion is. News. Thats because the soap opera killed off the iconic character this week. Luke Spencer and Laura Webber, portrayed by Anthony Geary and Genie Francis, are the signature couple fromGeneral Hospital. The remaining nominees are: Eden McCoy, General Hospital along with Cary Christopher, Days of our Lives and Henry Joseph Samiri, The Bold and the Beautiful. Tracy chastised Felicia for not having involved her in the group's plans to take down Victor. Sheila is a nut. Hope he doesnt get me,ha. What do you think has happened to Luke? Josh Swickard Teases Chase and Brook Lynns Future on GH. They had a final confrontation with Frank Smith, and then discovered that Luke hadnt killed Jake in the hit and run the boy was alive and being held captive by Helena on Cassadine Island! She says this is urgent and to call her back. I could care less about Luke. Now, though, another legend is coming back. Love Jane, Celia, but just cant get with the wrap-around bun thing. Nope Luke is Not dead After all these years, to show the breakfast nook at the Q mansion seems odd. Shes offered updates on what theyve been up to, and just after midnight on New Years 2022, Tracy appeared at Lauras door to tell her that Luke was gone! Whenever I go on a talk show, they run that clip. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 4/28/23: Brick Catches Dex! Tracy was portrayed by Jane Elliot All Rights Reserved, Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google. The best friend character is played by Jane Elliot, a pretty good part and she is SO BEAUTIFUL in it. I cant believe Mr. Sheffield could become such a baddie. However, he found that the character's popularity was "such that it was difficult to do much else," as he told EW in 2008. GettyActress Genie Francis attends The 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on April 26, 2015 in Burbank, California. Her scenes with Alexis, and Brooklyn have been fun to watch, I know she probablyRead more , GHs Eden McCoy Stands Up Against Emmy Nomination Shaming, Alley Mills Returning to General Hospital, WATCH: Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2023 Replay, TONIGHT: Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2023 Livestream 8 PM EST/ 5PM PST, 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations; General Hospital Leads All Shows with 19, 50th Annual Daytime Emmys: Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Nominees Revealed, Y&R Leads the Pack Thus Far. Eventually, that dance took an ugly turn as Luke raped Laura and the show played it as just that a rape. But that doesnt mean its wrapping up without a hitch. Nina had Martin anonymously report Carly and Drew for insider trading. In the winter of 1984, tragedy struck when Laura's mother had had a heated argument with D.L. You just made my day!! Sheila forcat least 6 mo. In the key scene at the end of Mondays show, Tracy, played by Jane Elliot, makes a surprise visit to Lauras (Genie Francis) just as the clock is about to strike midnight on New Years Eve in Port Charles. I guess that do brings back fond memories of my GG. Did some moronic One Life to Live exile (most of his crew still are, last time I checked) come up with some master plan of Hey, why dont we kill off a major GH legacy character at the beginning of every month. This manipulation of the storyline served to effectively whitewash for years what was actually a date rape. Satan was so nice with his compliment yesterday, but what the hell does he know about womens hair styles? The audience is stunned that, first, GH kept under wraps the return of Elliot, but second, that they truly would kill off the iconic character of Luke Spencer. Sonny Steps Up for Carly and Drew Plus, Anna Calls an Old Friend to Help Stop Victor. After they managed to get Frank Smith sent to jail, they returned to Port Charles, but their relationship fell apart. Starred OLTL veteran Trish VanDevere, who was married to the legendary George C. Scott at that time. Well, in soap opera land, no death is final. Back in the day Cook would never allow anyone in there. Unfortunately, while they planned to remarry, Laura began to remember murdering her stepfather, Rick, and the trauma landed her in a mental hospital with a breakdown. 2023 SheMedia, LLC. He doesnt possess that particular Mediterranean look about him. Such angst and pathos for them to play just watching Laura, Tracy and Bobbie so far has been a cathartic treat. If it was a full kitchen, theyd have to show Olivias infamous pizza oven. Ive had to justify it for so many years and I have to say, it feels good to sit here and say I wont justify it. My two prior nominations were in years where the category was 25 and under. It was a very uncomfortable day," he recalls. The wedding of Luke and Laura in 1981 drew about 30 million viewers, making it one of the highest-rated episodes in the history of daytime dramas. To do this, she and Marland brought troubled teenager Laura Vining (Genie Francis) to the forefront of the series. He lied to Trina that his name was Victor, avoided her friends, who would recognize him as Spencer, andoh! Dont believe gone is gone. appreciated. Marshall Ashford (Robert Gossett) is everywhere and hes making friends around town. So Soap Central has put together a list of 13 things that might surprise you about the eight-time Emmy winner -- including his opinion on how he'd like to see Luke leave the GH canvas. Theres no one on canvas to mourn Luke other than Bobbie, whos seldom on. Good point, Violet. One night after the disco closed, a fellow employee, Luke Spencer, asked Laura to dance. Originally hired for a limited run in 1978, Anthony Geary proved so popular that he remained with the soap for decades and so talented that he won a record-breaking eight Daytime Emmy Awards for his performances. People didnt take it seriously and those that did took it too seriously. Even though Luke hasnt been on canvas, I think if the character was really dead, there would be loads of clip from the 80s to emphasize his relationships with Laura, Bobbie, Robert, Anna, Mac and Felicia. Im all in on her unbraided hairstyle its iconic. The Cast Tells Us They Can't Wait to Come Back in 'Full Force'. As far as our soaps, I am tired of the writers nonsensical goings-onespecially Days, with Johnny-Boy ( he looks 15) and Carly, the virago. On a related note, the late actor called John Colicoswho played the much-mentioned Mikoswas a Canadian of, I believe, Greek extraction, so he also provided a similarly exotic flavor to the Cassadine family tree. General Hospital: See Luke and Laura's last moment, Anthony Geary could return to General Hospital if 'story is interesting', Tony Geary reflects on his 30 years of GH, Schwarzenegger and DeVito reunite for White House dinner, Jack Nicholson makes rare public appearance and more celebrity news you missed this weekend, Viewers veto judges' votes on dj vu-inducing top 12 'American Idol' episode, Ashley Judd reflects on mom Naomi's 'irreplaceable loss' a year after the country star's death, Michael J. Your replies are always well worth the wait since they make my day, too! Tracy said she believed Jennifer's story that Jennifer had been framed. Photo : ABC. He didRead more . And what will Carly say, if that does indeed happen? Whether Spencer and Trina wanted them to or not, their feelings for one another deepenedwhich made it extra awkward when vicious Esme made public a video of a bood-up Cameron Webber and Josslyn Jacks losing their virginity and framed Joss BFF Trina for the crime! And certainly TracyRead more . He will not return. In case you missed it, following the nomination announcement for the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Wednesday morning, Michael Fairman played host to his 9th annual Daytime Emmy Nomination Special that night; where several of this years nominees joined him in a livestream celebration on You Tubes Michael Fairman Channel. It actually IS a devastating loss when you consider the fact that this regime has systematically tried to wipe the entire Spencer family out of existence, and it was the Spencers primarily Luke at that point which saved GH from cancellation in the late 70s. ButRead more , WellHi, Shay!! In the special, she speaks up about the rape that led to her character and Gearys getting together. Comment below. After a six-year-long engagement, my younger cousinRead more , No worries, CeeCeeGirl! Constance Towers to reprise role as GH's Helena Cassadine, The 50th Annual Daytime Emmys will air this June on CBS, William Lipton stepping away as General Hospital's Cameron, General Hospital mourns death of producer Nneka Garland, General Hospital pays tribute to Sonya Eddy's Epiphany Johnson, General Hospital exec as show turns 60: the 70th, 80th, 90th anniversaries are in its future, Emma Samms making another return to General Hospital, "Heartbroken" Days of our Lives star Victoria Grace withdraws herself from Daytime Emmys contention, The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden reveals he is being treated for cancer, Is Hope in love with Thomas? Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. Well, a moment of truth, anyway. Lot more Spencers now, though, with Carly and her crew. Of course Laura will probably tell Sonny. Laura Spencer (ne Webber; previously Baldwin and Cassadine) is a fictional character from the original ABC soap opera, General Hospital. Luke later became involved with con artist Holly Sutton, but when he was injured in an avalanche and learned that everyone believed him dead he decided to stay missing. Robert asked for time, but Laura said she wouldn't wait. Scotty and Luke fought over Laura, but who wouldnt? Luke ended up marrying Tracy Quartermaine in 2005 on a drunken night in Vegas, but he had to keep their marriage secret when Laura came out of her catatonic state temporarily. Cody on GENERAL HOSPITAL Everything You Need To Know, The Truth About Mollys Endometriosis on GENERAL HOSPITAL, GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 4/25/23: Sonny Must Choose, Daytime Emmys 2023:Everything You Need to Know. Ned phoned Valentin, and he demanded that Valentin answer for having faked his death. However, after Laura tagged along with Luke and Robert as they tried to stop the Cassadines from using the Ice Princess diamond to freeze Port Charles, the two quickly fell madly in love all over again. Anthony "Tony" Geary got his start on "General Hospital" in 1978 as the legendary Luke Spencer. The facts are that everybody earned what they got. He then learned that the young man who had tried to rob him, Ethan Lovett, was his son with Holly. To make things even more complicated, he and Portia Robinsons (Brook Kerr) budding romance has him quite distracted, in the best possible way.. So, why exactly did Tony Geary decide to leave the soap that he had called home for close to 40 years? A permanent fixture? Well, perhaps it's not super shocking seeing that Geary retired from the longest-running soap opera still in production back in 2015 and Luke has existed almost exclusively offscreen since then. Daniel and Lily had sex. Charlie Mason. Fox says life with Parkinson's is 'getting harder': "I'm not gonna be 80', Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson celebrate 35 years of marriage with cake. But for fans of GH, Luke Spencer's death marks the end of an era.