In 1985, Robinson was convicted of income tax evasion. [15] Mattson disclosed she was unable to reprise the role due to medical reasons. In 2004, The Port Charles Hotel, which the Quartermaine family had owned for many years, catches fire and burns to the ground trapping many inside. Gail passes away peacefully two years later and leaves General Hospital a bequest. Friday's episode o f General Hospital not only brought back to the canvas, Heather Webber (now played by Alley Mills), but Jeff Webber (now played by William Moses). General Hospital. Susan and Scott become romantically involved, much to Heather's dismay. Cari Ann Warder originated the role in 1975. Mitch Williams is a fictional character on the ABC Daytime drama, General Hospital, portrayed by Christopher Pennock[38] from 1978 to 1980. Alan, hurt and humiliated was furious. Tom stuck by Simone, and a custody battle ensued between them and Harrison. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Ultimately, Lesley helped deliver Monicas baby and found out it was Ricks son. He attracted the attention of two women: upscale restaurant waitress Susan Moore, with whom he was in love, and wealthy Tracy Quartermaine who had just ended a disastrous marriage to faux Lord Larry Ashton. The situation causes Edward to have a near fatal heart attack. Michael Gregory has appeared in over 400 films, TV shows and video games. Grandchildren [39] Tracy finances his campaign for State Senate to keep a hold over him. Esme escapes, after she intentionally falls off the parapet into the ocean. The medical soap opera originally ran for only 30 minutes but was later extended to one hour per episode. In 1976, Jeff Webber arrived in Port Charles fresh out of medical school and quickly became a doctor at General Hospital. General Hospital Chris Robinson as Dr. Rick Webber But soon it came to light that Alan was indeed the father of little A.J. After fighting with Simone and Justus for a few months, Tom finally agreed to a divorce. For many years now, she has been portraying nurse Elizabeth Webber, and fans have grown accustomed to seeing her. Heather discovered that Dr. Katz had left his previous employer under bizarre circumstances, and found one of his patients, a young woman named Cynthia Elliott, who had accused Dr. Katz of making improper advances towards her. Lila made her first appearance in the summer of 1978 when she visited Port Charles for their wedding and instantly adored her new daughter-in-law, warning her of Tracy's determination to keep the trust fund of her grandfather whose will indicated that any male heir with the last name of Quartermaine would be prioritized over any elder grandsons without the family name. In October 2022, Alley Mills assumed the role. When Heather Webber came out of her LSD induced state in 1981, Amy felt sorry for her and became her confidante, blurting out information that helped Heather stay one step ahead of the police while the Diana Taylor murder investigation was going on. Doug Sheehan portrayed the role from 1979 to 1982. When she returned to Port Charles, Harrison also came and got a job at General Hospital. In 2002, when Laura plans to remarry her ex-husband, Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary), she invites Rick to walk her down the isle. So in 2013, she was furious to learn her daughter planned to remarry the attorney and confronted Scott with the fact that hed murdered Rick. The series first cast Ames' real-life daughter, Christine Cahill, to play Tom as a baby.[14]. All Rights Reserved. "Ruby Anderson" redirects here. Heather later steals Anthony's body, thinking she'll help Luke not go down for murder. The glasses are switched and Heather drinks the LSD. To Heather's horror, Dr. Katz referred to her as his one failure. Heather tells Ryan about the visit from Dante Falconeri and Sam McCall about finding Esme's nanny Maggie Fitzgerald, who knows Ryan, and it's time for them to break out of Spring Ridge and they'll bring Esme with them. Heather later revealed to Franco that because of her fear that he was the hospital serial killer, she had snuck out and drugged both Bobbie and Lucas Jones while he was at the Nurse's Ball, in order to give him an alibi. In 1979, 16-year-old Amy (whose father Jason Vining has just died) goes looking for Laura and causes strain on Laura's recent marriage to Scott Baldwin. Rick Webber [32] On October 18, 2022, it was announced that the role had been recast with actor William R. The character was first introduced in the summer of 1976. Prior to this plot twist, Lila had only made periodic guest appearances, but became a regular character after this storyline began. Amy's gossip frequently causes neglect, such as an incident when information she failed to give is blamed on Bobbie. Instead of coming clean, Heather tells Jeff the baby was stillborn. [21] Her last appearance was on May 30, 2003. Monica later discovers she is pregnant and the child is believed to be Rick's. In December, Susan signs a document giving Heather permission to raise Jason if anything happens to her. Meanwhile, Susan gets involved with mob boss Frank Smith.[19]. During the custody battle, Tom brought Simone's mother to town and she confessed that she and Harrison falsified the DNA test. Taylor. Over the years, she is beloved by all of Port Charles, including grandson Jason Quartermaine who, stricken with permanent amnesia after a car crash and wanting to distance himself from the family, takes the name "Jason Morgan" as a tribute to her. In 1981, they break up and Jeff has an affair with Diana, who finally tells Jeff that P.J. In major casting news, General Hospital has finally cast the role of Dr. Jeff Webber (previously played by Richard Dean Anderson from 1976-1981) and his wife, Carolyn Webber. Laura joins a cult and is eventually found by Lesley and Rick Webber, who bring her home with them to Port Charles in 1976. Following a sixteen-year absence, Robinson reprised the role from June 27 to August 30, 2002, at which point the character was murdered at the hands of Scott Baldwin on August 9, 2002. But when David confessed he was just using Laura to get to Lesley, she caused him to fall to his death! The role was played by Senait Ashenafi from June 10, 1994, to May 15, 1998. Newlyweds Jeff and Dr. Monica Bard Webber (then Patsy Rahn) plan to join the staff of General Hospital following in the footsteps of Jeff's older brother, Rick Webber, who had reportedly been killed in a plane crash over Africa. Over the years, Amy remains a gossipy presence at the hospital, frequently getting in trouble with lectures from Steve, Jessie, Audrey and hospital administrator Dan Rooney. Carolyn Webber General Hospital Portrayed by Denise Crosby Current status Offscreen Duration 2022-23 First appearance October 28, 2022 (in a photo) October 31, 2022 (in person) Last appearance February 2, 2023 Cause/reason Left town Created by Chris Van Etten and Dan O'Connor Introduced by Frank Valentini Profile Gender Female Occupation Shortly after this, Heather set up a frantic Cynthia Elliott in a waterfront cheap hotel and arranged Dr. Katz to find her there, leading to Cynthia shooting him. Unaware that Nikolas held her daughter hostage in order for her to have the baby, then shipped her off to Cassadine Island after birth. Robin Mattson Brings Wacky Mess, Heather Webber BACK to General Hospital! While Amy is a regular participant in Richard Simmons exercise classes, she causes a lot of trouble with her tattling on chubby Beverly DeFreest for eating a candy bar on a break, and not thinking before speaking, especially after Laura was raped. Lars and Helene Webber(both deceased) In 1979, Heather begins her next scheme attempting to drive Diana Taylor insane in hopes of gaining custody of her son. Lesley was comforted by fellow physician Rick Webber, who was trying to stay away from his brothers wife, Monica. On March 11, 2013, it was announced that Robinson would reprise the role for the series' 50th anniversary and appeared on April 2, 2013.[1]. When several of the hospital's doctors and nurses decide to share a large apartment, Amy joins them and her constant gossip and meddling causes a lot of misunderstandings which leads to them threatening to kick Amy out unless she changes her ways. Denise previously played Lorne Hill in May 1965. Chris Robinson (born November 5, 1938) is an American actor, screenwriter, and film director, sometimes credited as Christopher Robinson. After a one-night stand with Rick, Monica was pregnant and wasn't sure if the father was her husband Alan or her lover Rick. Lee was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2004 Daytime Emmys, but died one week prior. In honor of General Hospitals 60th anniversary, gonna leave these right here. In the 1970s, the city was named Port Charles, New York. It was during this time that Lila established a friendship with some of the not so wealthy characters of Port Charles, especially Luke Spencer, a fact that rattled her husband who didn't trust him after the whole Ice Princess crisis ended even though Luke had saved Port Charles from freezing. And sure enough, while under quarantine at the hospital, the pair slept together. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. She reveals that after Jeff left her, he had an affair with a woman, Naomi Dreyfus, and Heather figures out that Hayden Barnes, Naomi's daughter, is in fact Jeff's unknown daughter. They set the show in a Hospital. [8] Mattson reprised the role for a brief six-month stint which started on June 25, 2004, and concluded on December 3, 2004. Robinson was replaced in the commercial by Peter Bergman after Robinson's legal difficulties. Wolves howl as a riderless horse returns at sunset to the Culpepper Dude Ranch in the Madison Valley. [22], In the fall of 1980, Heather emerges from her delusional state, fakes catatonia and escapes from Forest Hills Sanitarium. When Lee decides not to seek re-election, they decide to spend time traveling. Liz asks for a beer without identification. Lee and Gail's friendship with Rick and Lesley was briefly strained because of the divorce, and each of their devotion to their children, but by the time of Luke and Laura's wedding, Lee had come to forgive Laura and put the past behind him. Gail remains a strong force in Lee's struggle with remaining sober and a confidante to many hospital staff members. In 1999, Ruby dies in her sleep, leaving Kelly's to her niece and nephew, Luke and Bobbie. Jason . When old friend David Hamilton was injured, Rick invited him to recuperate with the family, but this led to David making a pass at Lesley. In 2007, it is revealed that Laura's high school sweetheart and ex-husband, Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner) had actually killed Rick in 2002. Rick drugs a hysterical Laura to keep her from remembering the incident and over the years, she eventually blocks out the entire ordeal. He last appeared in this part in 2005, having made several guest appearances over the years. Despite Monicas warnings, Lesley grew closer with Rick and he even helped her track Laura down. Mattson received three Soapy Awards as Best Villainess for the role and a nomination as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1983. In 1977, after giving birth to Steven Lars, Heather takes five hundred dollars from Jeff and goes to New York City in hopes of becoming a famous model. Despite the usual bickering, the Quartermaines and the rest of Port Charles come together to say goodbye to Lila at her funeral. Ruby forgives Jagger for his role in the incident, and gives him a room above Kelly's and a job. Dr. Richard "Rick" Webber, Sr., MD was a fictional character on the ABC daytime television soap opera "General Hospital". In 1981, Joe investigates the murder of Diana Taylor. Mitch chooses money over love and leaves Port Charles for Albany. Menu. In 1980, Tracy, fed up with Susan and Mitch's rendezvous, donates two million dollars to Mitch's campaign for governor in exchange for him breaking things off with Susan. After Monica returned to her husband, Alan Quartermaine, she discovered she was pregnant. 197686, 2002, 2013 Knowing Edward won't be easily convinced, she causes him to have a heart attack and is the only one who attempts to save his life, as the rest of his family believes he is faking. It is also revealed that Esme is a twin. Audrey March fell in love and married Steve Hardy, and later divorced him when she was grieving after suffering a miscarriage. On the rebound, Jeff asks Heather to marry him. However, Susan soon catches on to Heather's schemes and convinces Scott to marry her so Heather can't get a dime of Jason's million dollar trust fund. Losing both Rick and Laura was devastating for Lesley. Heather's plans to get rich by killing Edward are stalled when he gives away his entire fortune to be with her. But Lulu feared telling Luke because of how he would react. Heather moves to New York to give birth, then sells the baby to Peter and Diana Taylor for $10,000 and tells Jeff the baby died. Lila and Quartermaine housekeeper Stella Fields became successful in business when they invented a relish they called "Pickle-Lila". Although she never marries,[25] throughout the years Amy is flirtatious with many men of Port Charles. After realizing Heather will get everything if she dies, Susan convinces Scott to marry her that month. Heather Webber is a fictional character and currently the main antagonist from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network. The Most Interesting Articles, Mysteries and Discoveries. The two return to Port Charles where Heather gets a job as a nanny to the Taylors' new son, Peter "PJ" Taylor, Jr, who is actually her son. Eventually, she is officially released from Forest Hills. Taylor is really Jeff's son Steven Lars Webber. Heather is later released with the help of her son Steve, after convincing him that she's changed. In the winter of 1979, General Hospital is placed under quarantine due to an outbreak of Lassa Fever and Steve falls ill. With Lee busy having returned to work, Gail makes an extended visit to stay with the Quartermaines, helping Monica deal with the recent return of her scheming sister-in-law, Tracy. was really Alans child after all. Many members of the class would tell her off for these indiscretions, particularly Laura's close friend Claudia Johnson, and even Laura's own nemesis, Bobbie Spencer. Steve Hardy uses the couple in an experimental program at the hospital called Mr. and Mrs. Intern. In 1981, Susan begins an affair with Tracy's brother, Alan Quartermaine, who is fed up with his wife Monica Quartermaine's affair with Rick Webber. Laura also admitted to Lulu she didnt believe shed killed Rick, and it was ultimately revealed that the culprit had actually been Scotty Baldwin! In 1983, after finding out that Scott Baldwin was threatening to expose Bobbie's past as a former prostitute in order to keep Luke from being elected Mayor of Port Charles, Ruby pays a visit to Scotty's father, Lee Baldwin. Luke tricks her into releasing Skye by pretending to marry her. Bill Eckert is killed soon afterwards, being mistaken by Frank Smith's men for being Luke. Tracy, desperate to remain in her father's good graces, pushed Mitch, who had ties to organized crime to marry her. While it's been six years since Robin Mattson was on-screen as Heather Webber, she was name-dropped on General Hospital in scenes about Ryan Chamberlain (Jon Lindstrom). Uncredited actresses portrayed the role briefly in 2012, 2014 and 2019, when the character appeared as a ghost to help bring Edward, A. J. Quartermaine and Oscar Nero to heaven. On her wedding day, Rick finds a broken Laura in the attic and tries to drug her once again. Dr. Lesley Webber, MD is a fictional character on the popular ABC soap opera General Hospital . "Heather W" sent a letter to serial killer Ryan saying she was his number-one fan. In 2004, after Lila Quartermaine dies in her sleep, Gail and Lee come back to attend the funeral. After the death of her niece, Alexandria, Lila inherited her ELQ shares, and often voted in ways that Edward was opposed to. She visited Port Charles periodically over the next year, settling in town in 1980 permanently when Edward moved the headquarters of ELQ offices there. Thinking Jeff is on his deathbed, his sister Terri Webber tells Steve Hardy that while her mother, Helene, was dying she had revealed a letter stating Steve was Jeff's father. In December 1982, Heather tricks Susan into giving her permission to raise Jason if anything happens to her. When Lila began demanding that the family, including Alan and Monica, had dinner together once a week, it created much tension, but Lila hoped that it would eventually show them how much they really loved each other, having dealt with Edward the same way when he strayed with other women. Created by Heather becomes pregnant again but loses the baby. His sister Terri soon followed. Lee defends Edward when he is accused of having murdered Mary Mae Ward's son Bradley whom Edward was the illegitimate father of. She's discovered by Luke, who she gets locked up in Miscavige, and takes Carly to the catacombs in Wyndemere. The great balloon race (1977) [21] Introduced on August 1, 1997, as a . In 1983, Rick and Lesley adopt a son, Michael "Mike" Phelan. Meanwhile, Susan learns Scott forged her signature to give him back power of attorney, and she files a lawsuit against him. Peter Taylor dies of a heart attack when he hears this, and in order to keep from losing her adopted son, Diana Taylor marries Jeff, who still does not know the child is his. Though Heather learns she is pregnant again, she is still miserable. But that didnt stop Lesley from standing up when needed, like protesting Cyrus plans for the hospital! Ruby meets young Jagger Cates in 1992 when Jagger and his friends break into Kelly's Diner. Upset at first by this, she eventually forgave Monica. Michael Gregory (August 10, 1976-1978) Chris Robinson (1978-November 26, 1986; 06/2002-08/2002; and April 2, 2013) General .