May 16, 2006

GH

A Few Comments on General Hospital

I wonder what actors make for special appearances on TV shows? I ask this because Ms. Finola Hughes has been one busy gal these days. She’s back on GH, back on Charmed not to mention, “How Do I Look?” and anything else I obviously don’t know about. Regardless, if these things pay well, she’s raking in the bucks these days!

I have to admit, the reunion of Anna and Robert was a blast! Just having Anna back makes a big difference in the whole “reuniting of the 80’s crowd” thing. Somehow, even with the missing Laura, Sean and the ever fashion-conscious Tiffany, having Anna back brings balance. Too bad it’s only for a week.

I wondered how GH would deal with the relationship between Anna and Robert this time around. How would they handle the death of Robert and Anna’s life in Pine Valley? So far it’s only been addressed in a round-about way; Anna apparently lost her memory. Honestly, I can’t remember if she came to AMC with a memory loss or not but if not, this is the world of soaps and I’m willing to go with it. Will they mention the fact that since Robert isn’t really dead, they’re still married or is there some sort of “If you’ve been dead for more than ten years, your marriage is legally over” law I’m unaware of. Who knows? It doesn’t matter, I just hope the next week is full of Anna and Robert. The chemistry is still hot and having Anna back makes Holly look and act less like Jessica Rabbit.

Today, Anna talked to Robin about the love between she and Robert and Robert agreed. The sparks flew (but none of them caught Robin’s shirt on fire) and it made me sad that Finola’s only on for such a short time. The scene was priceless and I know each fan of the couple wiped a tear off their cheek just watching. I know I felt the love!

(One of these girls does not look like the others!)

I like Laura Wright as Carly. I loved Sarah Brown, liked Tamara Braun, saw great potential in Jennifer Bransford and I like Laura Wright. Surprisingly Carly the “never can be recast” character has had a good flow of recasts. I’m enjoying the strength of Laura Wright’s Carly. She’s tough and fun and loyal but she isn’t weak. I can’t find any weakness in this Carly. Sarah Brown played Carly with weakness hidden under the tough gal act. Tamara Braun played the obviously weak type and since Jennifer Bransford’s Carly was nutty as a walnut, which some might consider weak. The current Carly must have learned a lot in the hospital because she’s got strength.

I like Carly with Jax. But really, what’s the rush? Can we take it slow and enjoy the ride, please? I’ve never been a Jax fan but each Carly has always had chemistry with him and I’d just like to see them take their time.

I’ve read recently that Sonny is starting to slide down the emotional hill from manic to depression on the Bi-Polarism roller coaster. I can’t tolerate Sonny and Emily (and not because of the age) so I’ll be honest, I’m fast-forwarding through them, but the brief shots I’ve seen, it’s clear the manic phase has started.

A manic phase always brings about a really, really bad depression and I hope they play this out. I wonder though, if playing this is hard for MB? I would think acting depressed would be tough, could bring a person down. My bet is MB submits the coming storyline scenes for the Best Actor Emmy.

I found it interesting that Sonny went to help Jason. Personally, if I were Jason I would have told him to screw off, but that’s just me. And did I miss something? Did Emily quit medical school? She seems to be with Sonny or at his place 24/7 and never at school or the hospital anymore.

Forgive me all of you Georgie and Dillon fans (Dillie? Georgon? Who knows?) but I like Dillon and Lulu together. I like Lulu in general. She interacts with everyone well and has great chemistry with Luke.

I laughed at the fantasy of Max and Carly. During the whole thing Max barely looked at the road and all I could think was “He’s going to crash!” I know if I kept my eyes off the road for more than two seconds I’d likely whack the car in front of me!

I am completely over the whole Alexis/Jason/Sam is sick thing. I hope, once Sam is well, she lays into Alexis about moving her from the hospital and taking the medical decisions from Jason. I don’t want them to bond. We already had the mother daughter reunion with Bobbie and Carly, let’s try something different for a change.

Where’s Edward? John’s back and I haven’t had nearly enough.

Off to be mom again! Take care!