ARTICLE: ‘General Hospital’ Officially Kicks Off 60th Anniversary Celebration

[Errol]

It’s finally 2023, and “General Hospital” is officially ready to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The series which premiered April 1, 1963 on ABC is currently the longest running drama on television, surpassing “Guiding Light” in late 2020.

To honor the show’s longevity, ABC has released a brand new promo featuring cast members asking viewers to raise their glass and join them in the celebration. The show is also prompting viewers to use the hashtag “GH60” when discussing the show on social media in addition to its regular hashtags, “GH” and “GeneralHospital.”

Amanda Setton, Josh Swickard (“General Hospital”)
Courtesy of ABC

The show has not released any storyline specifics leading up to and following the show’s anniversary date, but the promo promises that the celebration will continue all year long.

Watch the promo below.

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[AMCOLTLLover]

Coronation Street is currently the longest running drama on air since 1960.. GH May be the longest in the us though

[Errol]

Just as Y&R ignores the day ahead in terms of air dates, American TV networks ignore international markets in terms of historical milestones. Example: GOAT ignores a BAFTA, which is more prestigious than some of the awards that make up GOAT.

[Darn]

Do you mean EGOT?

I have to say the most exciting part of that promo for me was seeing Brook Kerr with a different hairstyle for the first time in 20 years. I wonder if it's for the wedding or if she just wanted to straighten her hair.

Edited January 4, 2023 by Darn

[Errol]

Yes, thank you. For some reason I confused the two when I posted.