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Jessie Brewer
Jessie Brewer R.N. (also Murray) is a fictional character from the ABC Daytime soap opera ''General Hospital''. She was played by actress Emily McLaughlin, from the show's premiere on April 1, 1963, until McLaughlin's death in 1991. On April 1, 2015, Rebecca Herbst portrayed the character in a flashback for the show's 52nd anniversary. Casting and Conception Emily McLaughlin was cast as one of the original leading actresses on the series, previously having played Dr. Ellen Seaton on ''Young Dr. Malone''. Registered nurse Jessie Brewer spoke the opening line of the premiere episode, "Seventh floor, nurses station," a phrase that became a staple in the show's early years. The series' original premise centered on the drama of Brewer and Dr. Steve Hardy's personal lives and experiences at General Hospital. When she died on April 26, 1991, the show wrote in the character's off-screen death. Actor and friend John Beradino ( Steve Hardy) gave an on-air announcement and moment of silence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emily McLaughlin
Emily McLaughlin (December 1, 1928 – April 26, 1991) was an American actress, known for her long-standing role as original character Nurse Jessie Brewer on the daytime soap opera ''General Hospital'' from 1963 until 1991. Early life McLaughlin was born in White Plains, New York, where her father, Frederick C. McLaughlin, was mayor. She was educated at Middlebury College, and after studying drama, began performing in Broadway and off-Broadway productions. Career McLaughlin made her television debut in 1959, with regular role of Eileen Seaton on the daytime soap opera ''Young Doctor Malone''. In 1961, she moved to Hollywood and began appearing with guest-starring roles on anthology dramas ''The Twilight Zone'', '' Studio One'', and ''Kraft Television Theatre''. ''General Hospital'' From 1963 to 1991, McLaughlin starred in the soap opera ''General Hospital'' as Nurse Jessie Brewer. She was cast as one of the original leading actresses on the series. Registered nurse Jessie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augusta McLeod
This is a list of characters that have appeared or been mentioned on the American ABC soap opera ''General Hospital''. A Aaron :( Chad Brannon, 2009) Abigail :( Ivy Bethune, 1987) Sarah Abbott :( Eileen Dietz, 1981–83) ::Roommate to Heather Webber in the Forest Hill Sanitarium. Keeps all of Heather's secrets when Heather is escaping the sanitarium to kill Diana Taylor. Heather's gun is secretly hidden in a doll, kept closely in Sarah's hands. Sarah is convinced that she drowned her sister, a fact found to not be true. She falls in love with Joe Kelly who was investigating the murder. Used by Heather during her stay at Forest Hill, Sarah eventually wised up to her after recovering and left town after telling her that she was onto her. Benny Abrahms (deceased) :(Richard Fancy, 1997–2003) ::Corinthos and Morgan's original financial advisor, identical twin brother of Bernie. Dies after suffering a heart attack. Bernie Abrahms (deceased) :(Richard Fancy, 2006–12) ::The Jew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles Times
The ''Los Angeles Times'' is an American Newspaper#Daily, daily newspaper that began publishing in Los Angeles, California, in 1881. Based in the Greater Los Angeles city of El Segundo, California, El Segundo since 2018, it is the List of newspapers in the United States, sixth-largest newspaper in the U.S. and the largest in the Western United States with a print circulation of 118,760. It has 500,000 online subscribers, the fifth-largest among U.S. newspapers. Owned by Patrick Soon-Shiong and published by California Times, the paper has won over 40 Pulitzer Prizes since its founding. In the 19th century, the paper developed a reputation for civic boosterism and opposition to Trade union, labor unions, the latter of which led to the Los Angeles Times bombing, bombing of its headquarters in 1910. The paper's profile grew substantially in the 1960s under publisher Otis Chandler, who adopted a more national focus. As with other regional newspapers in California and the United Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angie Costello
''General Hospital'' is the longest running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the city was named Port Charles, New York. The series premiered on April 1, 1963. This is a list of notable characters who significantly impacted storylines and began their run, or significantly returned, from the years 1963 to 1969. Tom Baldwin Thomas "Tom" Baldwin is a fictional character from the ABC Daytime soap opera, ''General Hospital''. The role was originated by Paul Savior in 1966. The character was presumably killed off in 1972, but brought back on canvas in September 1976, portrayed by Don Chastain, who left in 1977 amongst a large number of cast changes that occurred when Irving and Tex Elman took over as head writers. Tom Baldwin joined General Hospital in December 1966 to replace Dr. Peter Lindsay. Tom soon became interested in Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monica Quartermaine
Monica Quartermaine is a fictional character from ''General Hospital'', an American soap opera on the ABC network, played from August 17, 1977, to December 21, 2023, by Leslie Charleson. She is a cardiologist at the eponymous hospital, and widow of physician Alan Quartermaine (Stuart Damon). The role was originated by Patsy Rahn in 1976, who played the role until showrunners replaced her with Charleson. At the time of Charleson's death in January 2025, her tenure in the role was one of the longest in American soap operas. Character and casting Monica becomes Chief of Staff at General Hospital following the death of her husband, Alan Quartermaine. Her specialty is cardiology. She was previously married to fellow doctor Jeff Webber. Her various affairs, primarily involving Jeff's older brother Rick Webber, and her quarrels with her second husband Alan and their dysfunctional family were all major stories on the show throughout the late 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. In her time on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amy Vining
''General Hospital'' is the longest running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the city was named Port Charles, New York. The series premiered on April 1, 1963. This is a list of notable characters who significantly impacted storylines and began their run, or significantly returned, from the years 1970 to 1979. Ruby Anderson Ruby Anderson (maiden name Spencer) is a fictional character on the popular ABC soap opera, ''General Hospital''. She was played by actress Norma Connolly, from the character's origin in 1979 until Connolly's death in 1998, when the character was subsequently killed off. Connolly was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1985. Storylines In August 1979, Ruby Anderson arrives in Port Charles. Ruby has become too old to prostitute anymore so she com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Logan
This is a list of characters that have appeared or been mentioned on the American ABC soap opera ''General Hospital''. A Aaron :( Chad Brannon, 2009) Abigail :( Ivy Bethune, 1987) Sarah Abbott :( Eileen Dietz, 1981–83) ::Roommate to Heather Webber in the Forest Hill Sanitarium. Keeps all of Heather's secrets when Heather is escaping the sanitarium to kill Diana Taylor. Heather's gun is secretly hidden in a doll, kept closely in Sarah's hands. Sarah is convinced that she drowned her sister, a fact found to not be true. She falls in love with Joe Kelly who was investigating the murder. Used by Heather during her stay at Forest Hill, Sarah eventually wised up to her after recovering and left town after telling her that she was onto her. Benny Abrahms (deceased) :(Richard Fancy, 1997–2003) ::Corinthos and Morgan's original financial advisor, identical twin brother of Bernie. Dies after suffering a heart attack. Bernie Abrahms (deceased) :(Richard Fancy, 2006–12) ::The Jew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diana Taylor (General Hospital)
''General Hospital'' is the longest running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the city was named Port Charles, New York. The series premiered on April 1, 1963. This is a list of notable characters who significantly impacted storylines and began their run, or significantly returned, from the years 1963 to 1969. Tom Baldwin Thomas "Tom" Baldwin is a fictional character from the ABC Daytime soap opera, ''General Hospital''. The role was originated by Paul Savior in 1966. The character was presumably killed off in 1972, but brought back on canvas in September 1976, portrayed by Don Chastain, who left in 1977 amongst a large number of cast changes that occurred when Irving and Tex Elman took over as head writers. Tom Baldwin joined General Hospital in December 1966 to replace Dr. Peter Lindsay. Tom soon became interested in Jes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikkos Cassadine
''General Hospital'' is the longest-running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the city was named Port Charles, New York. The series premiered on April 1, 1963. This is a list of notable characters who significantly impacted storylines and began their run between 1980 and 1989. Grant Andrews Grant Andrews is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, ''General Hospital''. He was portrayed by actor Brian Patrick Clarke from 1983 to 1985, who also played the character's doppelgänger, Grant Putnam. Actor Fred Divel played the body double during the evil twin storyline where Brian Patrick Clarke's face was unseen and both characters were both in the same scene. Grant Andrews was a Russian spy trained to take the place of Grant Putnam, who at the time was presumed dead. To do so, Andrews married Putnam's fiancée Celia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruby Anderson
''General Hospital'' is the longest running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the city was named Port Charles, New York. The series premiered on April 1, 1963. This is a list of notable characters who significantly impacted storylines and began their run, or significantly returned, from the years 1970 to 1979. Ruby Anderson Ruby Anderson (maiden name Spencer) is a fictional character on the popular ABC soap opera, ''General Hospital''. She was played by actress Norma Connolly, from the character's origin in 1979 until Connolly's death in 1998, when the character was subsequently killed off. Connolly was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1985. Storylines In August 1979, Ruby Anderson arrives in Port Charles. Ruby has become too old to prostitute anymore so she co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobbie Spencer
Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Spencer, RN is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'', portrayed by Jacklyn Zeman. She debuted in December 1977, after playing Lana McClain on the sister-soap ''One Life to Live''. Zeman went on to appear on ''General Hospital'' until 13 July 2010. The character is the sister of Luke Spencer and mother of Carly Corinthos. In February 2013, it was announced that Zeman would be returning to the role; she first appeared on March 22 and once again vacated the role on April 15. However, on October 22, it was confirmed that Zeman would be returning to the show, with her first airdate slated to be on November 27. Zeman continued in the role until her last appearance on April 27, 2023, shortly before her death on May 9 of that year. Backstory Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Spencer, was born in Port Charles on July 8, 1957 and raised in a poor family living near the docks, along with her big brother, Luke. The streetwise Luke was very protect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
