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General Hospital Weekly Blog.

Monday, May 04 2009
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Cudos. (Soaps.com)
Julie's General Blogspittle
(Week of April 27 - May 1)

A reader last week called me on something that I'd like to rectify right off the bat. I've been quick to criticize Robin for her actions during this PPD storyline but have failed to commend Kimberly McCullough for her abilities to bring this troubling storyline to life. Perhaps it's her talent as an actor that makes this storyline so easy to criticize. If she wasn't doing so well, I wouldn't have been so annoyed with Robin. Similarly, Jason Thompson has so convincingly portrayed Patrick's frustration (and ultimately, anger) that I've wanted to reach through my TV screen and ring Robin's neck for denying what her actions were doing to that family she so desperately wanted. I thought the intervention came in the nick of time - the tension in the room was palpable. Finally, I think that storyline will turn around and produce as much of a happy ending as a soap will allow.

What puzzles me is why Carly suddenly took off for some clinic in South Carolina. Wouldn't you think that Jax would have at least accompanied her given his worry over her condition? To me such storyline cracks scream 'vacation'! Hopefully Laura Wright is off on a beach somewhere gearing up for the waterworks that will likely come with Michael's surgery this month.

I find myself wanting to see Claudia slowly fall in love with the idea of becoming a mother. We've often seen men soften once a little bundle of joy is placed in their trembling hands (remember Patrick?), but I can't think of a case in which a non-maternal woman has caved to the irresistible pressure of a wee one. And, of course, we know that Sonny would totally get into starting a new life from scratch and would thrive in his role as a father again. Could the forth time be a charm for him? (Fifth if you count Dante.)


Luke bares all. (Soaps.com)
How did you guys feel about Liz and Nik's ever so brief pairing? I rather liked it. I couldn't help but to remember a time years ago when a great male friend and I suddenly looked at each other in a new light and dated for a while. It was really great to find chemistry with a man that I already loved so much as a friend. Granted, it didn't last long but still, it was a refreshing way to meander into a relationship. But I digress! Rebecca annoys me on an increasing basis. Watching her chug a beer and sprawl out on her bed next to Lucky grossed me out, in fact.

I was touched by Luke's vulnerability at the airport with Ethan. Equally moving, I thought, was Ethan's stubborn refusal to let himself be hurt in the process of DNA testing. It was our first glimpse of a softer side of the cad that most fans have been quick to dislike. I look forward to this week and the fallout of the paternity testing.

So there you have it guys, everything that meant anything to me last week. You?

-Julie Clark Robinson


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Posted by gracie5 at Monday, May 04 2009 05:30 AM

Julie ITA about Rebecca. She gets on my nerves. What I would like to know is who she really is and why is she involved w\ Helena? And if I have to watch her chew one more piece of gum I will make a trip to Port Chuckles just to knock it out of her mouth. As for Robin FINALLY she is getting help. I was wanting to ring her neck also for the way she was acting. I feel Kim does deserve an emmy for this story line. As for the DEVIL(Claudia) WILL SOMEONE PLEASE TELL SONNY WHAT SHE HAD DONE TO HIS CHILD?????? I can't take much more of that story line. It really angers me to watch her get away w\ everything. As for Nick and Liz I would love to see them get together. They would make a fun and interesting couple. I want to see more of Niz.

Posted by BeanCounter at Monday, May 04 2009 06:06 PM

I thought the intervention scene was great. I was thinking as I watched it that this was what a soap opera is about. The feelings and frustations of friends and family of one who is sick. The best thing: Not a mobster in sight!

The writers seem to be playing it safe. I thought Claudia and Ric had the potential IMO to be a great couple but they paired her with Sonny. Claudia started out strong but has become pathetic and needy.

Now it seems like we are in for another Liz/Lucky and Nic/Sequel Chick go around. Predictable and boring.

As for Luke, I don't understand why he should be so eager to have Ethan as a son. He already ignores the children he has. Frankly I don't blame Ethan for not wanting to know if Luke is his father.

Posted by jrwaw at Tuesday, May 05 2009 01:09 PM

Sonny has become such an unlikeable character. Even after Jax indicates that he would have preferred Carly to not carry the baby to term, Sonny insists day after day upon clinging to the fiction that Jax is being selfish in that he wants his own child even at the risk of Carly's life, when in fact Jax is being supportive of Carly's decision which he was opposed to and Sonny has been told this. Maybe Sonny is going deaf? Or has memory issues.

I also am disgusted with the way he orders everybody around as if he is the king of the world. Olivia MUST tell him where Carly is; Jason MUST find Jerry; Claudia is sent to her room when HE wants privacy (it is after all her house too and there must be other rooms on the first floor so that she doesn't have to always go upstairs).

It was more interesting when he was on his own against Jason and Anthony Zaccara and not in the position of giving commands to all. A little humility would make him more attractive and believeable.

Posted by genhospchat at Tuesday, May 05 2009 04:48 PM

Julie, wasn't Sam a non-maternal one when she got pregnant and then softened up after awhile after moving in with Jason?

Also, Carly was not at all maternal when she got pregnant with Michael, but again, learned to be because of Jason. (You know Jason, the father of all but his own)

Posted by Candace Rose at Wednesday, May 06 2009 01:54 AM

This Rebecca s/l has to go. She doesn't look good as a blonde and wears too much makeup. I kind of liked Liz with Nik also. Now I want to see those hot steamy love scenes with Jason/Sam.

Posted by cillastrickland at Friday, May 08 2009 11:20 PM

Hi Julie, I'm Cilla- I record, watch, rewind(sometimes) and mute...so i can read what i couldn't understand every mon - fri. COOL> I've been a gh fan for...24 yrs now...met sarah brown and steve burton.
Yeah, you're comment on Rebecca and Lucky was right--it grossed me out, too.
I REALLY love Olivia-just everything about the actor and the character.
The story lines have been VERY well played out and written. Some hokey as soap operas go but overall I"M STILL A GH FAN!
THANKS, Cilla from Tampa, Florida.

Posted by cillastrickland at Friday, May 08 2009 11:31 PM

hey gracie5, cilla,here. Can i go with you to slap her gum out of her mouth? THAT was very humorous how you spilled that. But I think THAT"S what the writers had in mind, was for US to hate this new character--to show us DIFFERENCE in the same actor . I say KUDOS to the woman who plays these two parts. right??

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