Wow - beautiful throw-back essay. I was addicted to GH, too. But I'd forgotten much of the storyline and the names of characters whom I adored. You are so right about the chemistry between L & L. I'm glad you have happy memories of that special time you shared with your mom. How wise she was, not to mince language.
Thank you!! I had forgotten a lot of the nuances too. I was surprised that the chemistry and writing hold up (and acting, and even the music). Now that most of the episodes are available, they're fun to re-watch. As for my mom, sometimes I wished she had minced a few words, ha ha. Sometimes she told me way too much. But I'm glad we got to watch together. Every summer was something exciting.
Thank you for writing this, Caren. My mom died when she was in her early forties and it was because of her I started watching General Hospital because I knew she was a loyal viewer. (Also, I LOVED Carrie Pilby!).
Wow, thank you for saying that about the book. And I'm so sorry you lost your mom so young. I'm sure she felt very loved by you and it would have made her smile to know you kept watching. The characters do become a bit like family. My mom was very sick when I was little and I didn't think I'd have her long. I just got lucky. Hope your holidays are restful!
My sister was an avid fan, and we talked about this storyline over the years. She died this past spring, and when I read that Anthony Geary had died, I wanted to speak to her about it so badly. This may have been "just a soap," but it completely deserved a thoughtful piece like yours.
Thank you for the recap and analysis of my daughter’s favorite show growing up. I had started watching with my grandmom many years before. Our kiddo started watching with me when she woke up early from her afternoon nap, which may not have been the best idea because whenever she heard Herb Alpert’s Rise, she announced, “That’s the song Luke raped Laura to.” For at least her four years of high school when she didn’t arrive home until after 4, there was a note on my kitchen counter: Don’t forget to tape General!
Wow - beautiful throw-back essay. I was addicted to GH, too. But I'd forgotten much of the storyline and the names of characters whom I adored. You are so right about the chemistry between L & L. I'm glad you have happy memories of that special time you shared with your mom. How wise she was, not to mince language.
Thank you!! I had forgotten a lot of the nuances too. I was surprised that the chemistry and writing hold up (and acting, and even the music). Now that most of the episodes are available, they're fun to re-watch. As for my mom, sometimes I wished she had minced a few words, ha ha. Sometimes she told me way too much. But I'm glad we got to watch together. Every summer was something exciting.
Thank you for writing this, Caren. My mom died when she was in her early forties and it was because of her I started watching General Hospital because I knew she was a loyal viewer. (Also, I LOVED Carrie Pilby!).
Wow, thank you for saying that about the book. And I'm so sorry you lost your mom so young. I'm sure she felt very loved by you and it would have made her smile to know you kept watching. The characters do become a bit like family. My mom was very sick when I was little and I didn't think I'd have her long. I just got lucky. Hope your holidays are restful!
Thank you for your kind words, Caren. I hope your holidays are also restful, and fun!!
My sister was an avid fan, and we talked about this storyline over the years. She died this past spring, and when I read that Anthony Geary had died, I wanted to speak to her about it so badly. This may have been "just a soap," but it completely deserved a thoughtful piece like yours.
Thank you for the recap and analysis of my daughter’s favorite show growing up. I had started watching with my grandmom many years before. Our kiddo started watching with me when she woke up early from her afternoon nap, which may not have been the best idea because whenever she heard Herb Alpert’s Rise, she announced, “That’s the song Luke raped Laura to.” For at least her four years of high school when she didn’t arrive home until after 4, there was a note on my kitchen counter: Don’t forget to tape General!
Great show. Great tribute!