Today was nice, but yeah, Sonny was not necessary. Bro, it doesn't matter how many donations and contributions you make; you're still gonna burn for all eternity 🔥🔥😂

And while I did like the tributes and the historical references, we've all seen the first episode; April 1st, 1963 was clearly not the day that General Hospital opened.

Don't get me wrong, I really like today's special anniversary episode. But I do find it utterly bizarre how it's in a time continuum of its own, with no connection to yesterday's episode. We get Anna on the phone to Robin, but it's just to tell her about the new Cardiac Center at GH and not about the fact that Robin's daughter was arrested yesterday. And no one mentions that GH's head nurse was just in a serious car accident or that Sonny's brother and Alexis' ex-husband is currently fighting for his life in the ER. 

Hmm

2 hours ago, BetterForgotten said:

I don’t know how we got here, but Tracy/Jane has become the heart of this show. They need to hold on to her for as long as they can. 

Agreed. 

On another note, I just got caught up watching my recordings from last week. I'm still reeling that over the fact that Kristina cut those brake lines. 😳

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1 hour ago, MontyB said:

I'm still reeling that over the fact that Kristina cut those brake lines. 😳

4 hours ago, Antoyne said:

Sonny talking about Monica should be here at this opening. Gross. Go away. You murdered her son in cold blood.

Laura had the nerve to describe the Sonny and Monica relationship as contentious. What a way to minimize the fact that Sonny murdered her son.

The entire hour was a mix of something genuine and touching, followed by some nonsense and even disgusting scene with Sonny.

 

3 hours ago, dragonflies said:

That photo of Monica is a fail. It's too small and doesn't look impressive enough on that plaque or for that wall.

That new atrium set we've been hearing about for days wasn't that special to me, either.

 

1 hour ago, AbcNbc247 said:

And while I did like the tributes and the historical references, we've all seen the first episode; April 1st, 1963 was clearly not the day that General Hospital opened.

I hate to be a downer, but those historical references were marred every time they pretended that GH opened on April 1, 1963. One mention was enough. Every one beyond that was an eye roll.

1 hour ago, prefab1 said:

Don't get me wrong, I really like today's special anniversary episode. But I do find it utterly bizarre how it's in a time continuum of its own, with no connection to yesterday's episode. We get Anna on the phone to Robin, but it's just to tell her about the new Cardiac Center at GH and not about the fact that Robin's daughter was arrested yesterday. And no one mentions that GH's head nurse was just in a serious car accident or that Sonny's brother and Alexis' ex-husband is currently fighting for his life in the ER. 

Utterly and completely bizarre. It was essentially a standalone episode That could have been aired whenever. That didn't work for me at all.

 

@Antoyne awww hell no! Not my Ric and Liz. 

48 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

Lol!

I'm truly disappointed how both Molly and Kristina are being ruined. 

 

6 minutes ago, MontyB said:

Lol!

I'm truly disappointed how both Molly and Kristina are being ruined. 

 

I disagree. I think there is method to Frank's madness. At least where the Davis women are concerned. Not giving some blanket approval, no way.

55 minutes ago, ranger1rg said:

The entire hour was a mix of something genuine and touching, followed by some nonsense and even disgusting scene with Sonny.

Did you happen to notice in the promotional material, Genie talked about working with Maurice. Another time she remarked on her favorite thing about this past year & of course it was JJ. 

The first thing struck me as written by PR & I rolled my eyes.

Second thing, totally Genie, so genuine, authentic. 

Surreal. Why do they continue to prop this man?

2 hours ago, prefab1 said:

Don't get me wrong, I really like today's special anniversary episode. But I do find it utterly bizarre how it's in a time continuum of its own, with no connection to yesterday's episode. We get Anna on the phone to Robin, but it's just to tell her about the new Cardiac Center at GH and not about the fact that Robin's daughter was arrested yesterday. And no one mentions that GH's head nurse was just in a serious car accident or that Sonny's brother and Alexis' ex-husband is currently fighting for his life in the ER. 

Strongly agree. This interrupted the last couple of episodes which were strong. I got caught up so I could actually watch and read all the comments same day but this ep kind of wasn't worth it? First of all I thought they were going to finally acknowledge Monica's death. This whole episode about her being honored and not being around to see it was kind of unsettling, especially after all the recent focus on the Quartermaine crypt.

I honestly found Emma's speech the other day about what Edward and Alan meant to her to be far more moving because it was organic to the story, and nu Emma needs to be nominated for whatever that new Emmy award is for newcomers. Today's ep felt like a series of random vignettes.

2 hours ago, MontyB said:

Agreed. 

On another note, I just got caught up watching my recordings from last week. I'm still reeling that over the fact that Kristina cut those brake lines. 😳

 

It's really beyond the pale. And even worse was Lucky handwaving it away because Kristina is his work buddy. Guessing that will change now that it turned out to be his precious Elizabeth in the car. He used to be a cop! Kristina needs to go to jail, not an institution. I can't wait for Molly's righteous anger when this comes out. How could Kristina do this to Alexis!?

2 minutes ago, MontyB said:

Lol!

I'm truly disappointed how both Molly and Kristina are being ruined. 

 

Yeah, it's background at the moment and I can feel myself seeing red. Like Dani on BTG, Kristina is just one step forward, two steps backwards with me. 

12 minutes ago, MontyB said:

Lol!

I'm truly disappointed how both Molly and Kristina are being ruined. 

I don't think either character has ever been well served, although Molly still has a shot. Kristina needs a long break.

2 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Today was nice, but yeah, Sonny was not necessary. Bro, it doesn't matter how many donations and contributions you make; you're still gonna burn for all eternity 🔥🔥😂

And while I did like the tributes and the historical references, we've all seen the first episode; April 1st, 1963 was clearly not the day that General Hospital opened.

I don't know who came up with this idea. Frank's been there a long time now and they've never claimed this before, have they? Where is "the historian"?

I used to say that the Sonny shoehorning is just the show's obsessions, but after reading Genie Francis' effusive praise for Maurice as an actor, I've realized a lot of people there really must believe this [!@#$%^&*].

I've never been so glad to see Diane.

 

 

I liked today's episode.  Sonny being in it was fine, but I would have liked it more if Jason was the silent benefactor for Monica's wing.    Or even Lesley, but I doubt she has that cash flow.

I wish instead of talking about Robin's speech, Stone's performance at the Nurse's Ball, Maxie's hospital stay, etc they used actual flashbacks.  I know the budget is tight, but you probably could have cut the nurses gushing about Deception products out and done some flashbacks instead. Although this is the one time a year Amy and Deanna? get airtime.

39 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I know the budget is tight, but you probably could have cut the nurses gushing about Deception products out and done some flashbacks instead. Although this is the one time a year Amy and Deanna? get airtime.

Yeah, and compare how weak that is next to Shanice on BTG.