Soap Opera Digest. 1976-1981
Soap Opera Digest. 1976-1981
What a fun time was had when the cast of General Hospital gathered together to commemorate the show's 14th successful year on TV. They danced and drank their way through a totally delightful evening. Our photographer captured some of their poses on film. Follow along and join the fun... just be careful not to let the champagne bubbles tickle your nose.
 Brett Halsey (Adam Streeter), Georganne La Piere (Heather Grant) and Richard Dean Anderson |
 Michael Gregory (Rick Webber), Georganne La Piere, and Richard Dean Anderson |
As General Hospital was about to enter its sixteenth year, Lieux Dressler (Alice Grant) approached her fellow castmates with this idea: Instead of honoring the show as a whole, why not honor the five individuals who have been acting on "GH" since the beginning. Why not throw a surprise party for John Beradino (Dr. Steve Hardy); Emily McLaughlin (Jessie Brewer, RN); Rachel Ames (Audrey Hardy, RN); Peter Hansen (Lee Baldwin) and Craig Huebing (Dr. Peter Taylor). Did she have their okay to proceed with the plans for such a party? Lieux not only had their okays, but also their support. Everyone worked long and hard to make this a very special party. John, Emily, Rachel, Peter and Craig will probably long remember this heart-tugging surprise.
 Award Time: Kin Shriner (Scotty Baldwin) watched as a rather pensive John Beradino was honored by his on-screen son, Richard Dean Anderson (Jeff Webber). |
 Rick and "General Hospital's" production assistant, Wendy McIntosh, sang a song they composed especially for the occasion - a little ditty entitled, "Oh Please, Dr. Hardy." |
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Held at the plush Beverly Hills Hotel, it was a super-charged get-together. A fun time was definitely had by cast and crew alike.
The room echoed with applause as ABC Daytime Vice-President, Jackie Smith, presented GH Producer, Gloria Monty, with a special award for the show's second anniversary at the top of the ratings. Following this formal presentation, the crowd was entertained by Bob Lansing, Jr., "GH" Production Assistant Wendy, and Rick Anderson (Jeff). This group performed a new rendition of "Please, Dr. Hardy," a tune co-written by Rick and Wendy.
When plans were being drawn up for the recent General Hospital fanclub meeting in Beverly Hills, someone had the brilliant idea to invite as many former cast members of the show as they could find. So, in addition to most of the current members, which included the ever-popular Kin Shriner, Genie Francis, Denise Alexander, Richard Dean Anderson, Doug Sheehan, John Beradino, Brooke Bundy and Chris Robinson, there were almost as many alumni of the show.
It was fun to get Michael Gregory (the original Rick Webber), Richard Dean Anderson and Patsy Rahn (the original Monica) together, if only for a few minutes. It was especially touching to see the warmth between Patsy, Michael and Rick after all this time - their special fondness for each other is still there. Later in the afternoon, when Richard Dean Anderson and Doug Sheehan entertained with music and mime, Rick mentioned, "I think this was a wonderful idea - getting all of us together - and I think it was even better getting people who have left the show. It's so great to see them again, especially Patsy and Michael. The three of us went through a lot together when we were fresh, green daytime actors fighting for survival in the new medium."
 Rick Anderson has a warm hello for former cast members Michael Gregory (ex-Rick Webber) and Patsy Rahn (ex-Monica Webber). |
 Todd Davis (Bryan Phillips) has a warm "howdy" for Rick. |
 Rick must have found it very easy to pose for this shot with Patsy Rahn and Brooke Bundy (Diana Taylor). |
