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LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES…THE EMMY® AWARD WINNING CAST OF “GENERAL HOSPITAL”

EXCLUSIVELY ON THE VIEW 

 

It’s a daytime television exclusive only on ABC’s “The View” MONDAY, APRIL 27 with “General Hospital” Executive Producer Frank Valentini and Emmy winners Anthony Geary, Maura West, Chad Duell and Donna Mills live from the Los Angeles set of  ABC’s “General Hospital.”

For his iconic role as Luke Spencer, Anthony Geary was honored with his eighth Daytime Emmy in the Outstanding Lead Actor category, making him the most honored actor in Daytime Emmy history and breaking his own record. Emmy-winner Maura West was awarded her third statuette, marking her first for the role of Ava Jerome. Chad Duell took home his first Emmy for the role of Michael Corinthos Quartermaine  in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category. Television veteran Donna Mills was honored with her first Emmy, in the  Outstanding Special Guest Performer category, for her portrayal of Madeline Reeves.

General Hospital is celebrating its 52^nd year on the air, and this May features the fan-favorite tradition of the Nurses Ball.  Cast members get to step outside the box and showcase their other formidable talents as singers, comedians, and dancers, as well as raise awareness for AIDS research.  Later in the month, the show will air two live episodes on May 15 and 18 when, as Laura Wright observed with a wink in a recent promo, “Anything can happen!”

The complete list of “General Hospital’s” winners includes: 

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Anthony Geary as Luke Spencer 

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

Maura West as Ava Jerome

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Chad Duell as Michael Corinthos

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER

Donna Mills as Madeline Reeves

OUTSTANDING CASTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES

Mark Teschner, CSA

OUTSTANDING MAKEUP FOR A DRAMA SERIES

Head Makeup Artist: Donna Messina

Makeup Artists: Angela Ackley, Caitlin Davison, Tamar Papirian, Bobbie Roberts

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General Hospital Live Episodes: ABC Unveils Two-Day Network Daytime Television Event

“GENERAL HOSPITAL” BROADCASTS LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES

ON FRIDAY, MAY 15 AND MONDAY, MAY 18

ABC will unveil a two-day network daytime television event as “General Hospital” broadcasts live from Los Angeles -- it was announced today, by “General Hospital” Executive Producer Frank Valentini. “GH” will air a live show on Friday, May 15 and another live show on Monday, May 18.  

Live television was once the norm for soaps in the early days, and most of the actors came from theatre backgrounds. If they made a mistake, they were trained and ready on their feet to pick up and move on as smoothly as possible. Nowadays it's much more of an event: the television drama "ER" did a live episode for both the Eastern and Pacific timeslots during one Sweeps period, as did the sitcom 'Will and Grace'. Both were successful and noteworthy episodes.

“Taking such an iconic show as ‘General Hospital’ live for two days is both exhilarating and risky,” said Frank Valentini about the two upcoming live broadcasts of “General Hospital.” “I am enormously proud of our cast, crew and staff for all their tireless dedication and hard work that will be leading up to this daytime television event. It’s live television and absolutely anything can happen, but that is what’s fun about this and we’re absolutely up to the challenge.”

Additionally, fans can be a part of the conversation surrounding this live event by using #GHLive on Twitter. 

“General Hospital,” which celebrated its 52^nd anniversary on April 1, 2015, is the longest running American soap opera currently in production and the longest running scripted drama on television currently in production. “General Hospital” has received the prestigious Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Drama a record eleven times. “General Hospital” was created by Frank and Doris Hursley.  Frank Valentini is the executive producer and Ron Carlivati is the head writer .  “General Hospital” airs weekdays on the ABC Television Network.