Though played by several actresses, soap veteran Robin Mattson, who stepped into the role in 1980, is most known for her portrayal of Heather until 2016. Relationships [14] Mills appeared on October 28 as Heather Webber. General Hospital (TV Series 1963- ) Chris Robinson as Dr. Rick Webber, Dr. Rick Bauer. [32] On October 18, 2022, it was announced that the role had been recast with actor William R. Romances Mitch Williams is a fictional character on the ABC Daytime drama, General Hospital, portrayed by Christopher Pennock[38] from 1978 to 1980. A devastated Rick reunites with Lesley and they remarry in December 1981. He reclaimed his son and forced Audrey to resume their marriage. When Heather returned to Kelly's diner to gather her things, Joe's stepmother, Rose, confronted Heather, and a fight ensued. Her landlady, Mrs. Hadley arranges for the Taylors to adopt her son while concealing Heather's identity from the Taylors. Due to Luke's tricks, Heather accidentally admits to killing police officer Ross Duncan and framing Edward's granddaughter, Skye for the murder. [12] Lee defends Julie Devlin when she is accused of being the General Homicide serial killer, and puts the blame on Eve Lambert. Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:35, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, "Mary O'Brien - General Hospital Q&A From The TV MegaSite", "About GH: Who's Who in Port Charles|Heather Webber|", "YES! Amy deals with the growing Webber household when Rick and Lesley take in Blackie Parrish and adopt the orphaned Mikey Phelan. [12] In 2016, Mattson reprised her role as Heather on May 11, 2016, July 1, 2016, July 25, 2016, August 26 to 29, 2016, September 27, 2016, October 18, 2016 and on December 21, 2016. Meanwhile, Heather and Jeff finally marry but they see very little of each other, as Jeff is working long hours to get his medical license. 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. When Monica is diagnosed with breast cancer, Gail and Bobbie are among her staunchest supporters, tolerating her emotional outbursts and providing her with a shoulder to cry on when her vulnerabilities surface. Be sure to join our We Love General Hospital Facebook group to chat about all the latest storylines and juicy gossip! They remarried on March 24, 1983. 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. Siblings Longtime General Hospital viewers will recall that David Hamilton was a professor and a former college roommate of Rick Webber (then played by Michael Gregory) who had been paralyzed in an accident that killed his wife and children. However, as Heather began to scheme to get Joe to marry her after getting her divorce decree from Jeff, Dr. Katz began to see Heather for who she really was. Ned and Reginald are left to try to keep Lila away from the television, worried the news would kill her. Box and Craig Johnson. Monica Quartermaine(engaged; affair, 1977-80)Theresa Carter (affair, 1978; deceased) In December, Susan signs a document giving Heather permission to raise Jason if anything happens to her. Lee and Gail are thrilled in 1997 when Scotty and Serena come back to town along with granddaughter Karen Wexler. Rick Webber is a fictional character from the ABC Daytime soap opera, General Hospital. Heather also becomes fixated on Sam, intent on ruining her life. Armed with bottles and other restaurant devices, Ruby and the other guests helped the fed's knock these characters out, sending them to prison. This caused concerned nurse Annie Logan to investigate Bradshaw's practices, and although Ruby was grateful to Dr. Bradshaw, Anne proved that he was becoming negligent in surgery because of exhaustion. In 1997, Ruby meets Elizabeth Webber. Heather becomes pregnant but does not tell Jeff. She freaked out and attacked Rick in the attic, killing him and falling into a catatonic state. In 2015, Lucky Spencer briefly reappeared on "General Hospital." The decision was made by the soap to temporarily bring back Lucky and Ethan Lovett, and to reunite Luke and Laura Spencer for one last adventure, in honor of Tony Geary's last scenes on the show. Due to Heather's manipulations, Diana grows even more dependent on Heather to help with PJ. Maurice Benards Birthday Reunion With Old GH Friends! Losing both Rick and Laura was devastating for Lesley. Back in 2002, Laura, (Rick's Step-Daughter) was the supposed killer of Rick, but Scotty Baldwin was the actual killer.They made it out as if Dr. Webber had turned into a villain to justify his murder. October 29, 2022. In 2016, a troubled Franco visits his mother, and she helps him financially through an unknown source. Lila would come to accept his illegitimate grandson, Justus, who shared many of her ethics. They fade into the background, presumably leaving town once again. Lila continued to confide to Edward's talking portrait for quite a while afterwards, but Edward was revealed to be alive in 1991 and living on an island in the Pacific. In response, he has an affair with Heather Grant, a scheming nanny who wants Jeff to herself. While in the attic of their old home, Laura remembers a terrifying incident that occurred in the summer of 1978. When she returned to Port Charles, Harrison also came and got a job at General Hospital. [30] He was portrayed by Richard Dean Anderson[31] from 1976 until March 6, 1981. Died The attempt fails and Roy is shot by Mitch's security detail. However, after finally realizing he was not wanted, he left town and their divorce was finally finalized. Rick married Ginny Blake in August on 1984, and they left town on November 26, 1986 for New York City, he had accepted a job at New York General Hospital. Heather Webber is a fictional character and currently the main antagonist from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network. Alan is insanely jealous. Webber She returns not long after with her teenaged son Dillon Quartermaine in tow. [20] In July, Susan is devastated when Alan postpones his divorce, reunites with Monica, and tells Susan it is over for good. 's files, Amy aided Alan by switching A.J. Dr. Lesley Webber, MD is a fictional character on the popular ABC soap opera General Hospital . The one-upmanship between Heather and Scotty caused them to break up, and after being foiled by the Quartermains in a last ditch attempt to get custody of Jason after the death of her mother, Alice Grant, she quietly left town to look in on an ailing Steven Lars after trying and failing to seduce Alan.[25]. 1976 [1] Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. [1] This is a list of notable characters who significantly impacted storylines and began their run, or significantly returned, from the years 1970 to 1979. Rick drugs a hysterical Laura to keep her from remembering the incident and over the years, she eventually blocks out the entire ordeal. In September, Susan wins a million dollar trust fund for Jason, while Susan only receives $150,000. Finn was looking at a . 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. [17] Ramsey is the real-life wife of Steve Carlson, who played Gary Lansing on the series. Tom Hardy is a fictional character on the ABC Daytime soap opera, General Hospital. This meant that Tom was in fact Tommy's father. Early in 1982, Ruby underwent surgery for stomach pains, with Dr. Arthur Bradshaw freezing during the surgery and Dr. Noah Drake taking over. Gail remains a strong force in Lee's struggle with remaining sober and a confidante to many hospital staff members. In 1976, Dr. Rick Webber was on sabbatical in Africa and presumed to have died in a plane crash. It turned out that Dr. Katz was innocent, but Cynthia was unstable, and in front of the hospital staff, accused him of having tried to molest her. Despite Monicas warnings, Lesley grew closer with Rick and he even helped her track Laura down. The duo will portray Jeff and Carolyn Webber, Elizabeth's ( Rebecca Herbst) parents, who've been missing from the canvas for an extended period. Robinson was a young adult actor and stunt man and appeared in such films of the 1950s as Diary of a High School Bride and Beast from Haunted Cave. She soon sets her sights on Dr. Monica Webber's husband, Dr. Jeff Webber. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 3/2/23: Laura Sets a Trap! Luke broke the news to Laura and she had a breakdown, causing her to slip into catatonia. To Heather's horror, Dr. Katz referred to her as his one failure. When Tracy Quartermaine asked Amy to help her get information from Alan, Monica and A.J. Tracy's 2003 return to Port Charles delighted Lila, that is until Tracy revealed Skye was not really a Quartermaine. Shortly thereafter Diana is killed by Heather's mother, Alice Grant, who tries to frame Annie for the murder. Their marriage does not last long and they divorce sometime after their departure. [5] The following year, Lucky Spencer pays a visit on Ruby after Luke and Laura's truck is bombed at their Canadian restaurant. Home; About; Program; FAQ; Registration; Sponsorship; Contact; Home; About; Program; FAQ; Registration; Sponsorship . Amy was originally a member of Blackie's band, but when Blackie got a new agent, Steffie Brandt, Blackie was forced by her to fire Amy. But we're happy to refresh your memories! To protect her daughter, Lesley confessed to the murder, but Laura eventually came clean. Characters created by Robert Mason Pollock, Characters introduced by Jill Farren Phelps, Covered up the death of Theresa Carter and buried her body [1978], Tried to inject Laura Webber with a syringe containing a medication to erase her memory [1978], Held prisoner and tortured for ten months in Africa by revolutionaries and presumed deceased [1976], Held hostage at gunpoint by two men and forced to perform surgery on a third [Jun 17-18, 1986], Bludgeoned to death with a candlestick by. Alan, hurt and humiliated was furious. Photos: ABC. [13], In October 2022, Soap Opera Digest broke the news that Alley Mills, recognized for her role on The Bold and The Beautiful as Pamela Douglas, had joined the cast of General Hospital in a mysterious role. Instead of coming clean, Heather tells Jeff the baby was stillborn. Rick returns with a deadly secret in 2002. After several years, Tom Baldwin once again resurfaced, very much alive. Heather makes her way to General Hospital, where Jason and Sam get the baby back after a standoff in which Heather is severely injured. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 3/3/23: Who Is Pregnant? Eventually, they returned, and Lesley was happy to be a grandmother to Lucky, Nikolas, and Lulu. [13] They support his decision to have Dominique's embryo transplanted into Lucy Coe when Dominique dies and later are present when Scotty prepares to marry the scheming Katherine Bell which does not go through thanks to Lucy's interference. Best remembered as the first Dr. Rick Webber from daytime's General Hospital, he has also appeared in such iconic TV shows as The Fall Guy, Dynasty, The A Team, Quantum Leap, MacGyver, The Ghost Whisperer. He is interested in Anne Logan but she only sees him as a close friend and begins seeing Jeff. 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. 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). Although she never marries,[25] throughout the years Amy is flirtatious with many men of Port Charles. After Heather was cleared of Diana's murder, the judge sentenced Heather to probation for six months, allowing her psychiatrist, Dr. Seymour Katz, to decide if Heather would go free, go to jail or be sentenced to an institution. For others known as Chris or Christopher Robinson, see, Chris Robinson depicted in a newspaper advertisement for, Yancey McCord: The KILLER That Arizona Forgot About, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chris_Robinson_(actor)&oldid=1142592112, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 08:04. In 1979, Rick and Monica rekindle their romance despite her new marriage to Alan Quartermaine (Stuart Damon). Dr. Gail Adamson comes to Port Charles in February 1977 as a psychiatrist, and it is revealed she had previously been a foster mother to Monica Quartermaine. She escapes with a gun, only to find Jeff in bed with Diana. Profile Laura invited Rick to give her away at the wedding. Theresa panics and attacks Laura. They set the show in a Hospital. Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC. The following year, Jimmy Lee's mother, Beatrice, came to town, revealing herself to be nothing like how Edward remembered her, and stirred up more trouble, trying to further blackmail the family, but after accidentally swallowing Lila's heart medication, died herself. In 2003, Karen is struck and killed by a speeding car. Heather used her cousin Susan's breakup with Alan Quartermaine to move into Susan's cottage, convincing Susan to go after the Quartermaine fortune for her newborn son, Jason, with Alan. When Tracy came back to town in 1989, family drama was stirred up again after Edward was believed to have been killed in a plane crash and the family battled over the estate. The great balloon race (1977) Lesley finds out the truth and brings Laura home; Laura returns to the Vinings when she is homesick. That was in February of 2021. She also is fixated on Luke, who is now dating Anna Devane. William Moses (Dr. Jeff Webber, General Hospital) is relishing his new role. Rick Webber was a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital. Sam passes out, and Todd finds her unborn baby. He met and married Dr. Simone Ravelle, an African-American pediatrician, in 1988. Alexander 'Sandy' Komansky on ABC's Twelve O'Clock High in the last two seasons. Portrayed by Lila Morgan Quartermaine was born on April 29, 1918. Gail and Monica's close relationship was threatened briefly when a jealous patient who knew them in the past revealed that Monica had been seduced by Gail's late husband, Greg. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. 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. Elizabeth is surprised when Heather tells her that of all the women her son has dated, Heather considers only Elizabeth worthy of him, giving an indication that deep inside Heather's psyche, she might be somewhat stable. In 1985, Robinson was convicted of income tax evasion. Spouses [1] In August 1977, it was reported that after a year with the series, instead of renewing her initial 48-week contract, LaPiere vacated the role of Heather to try to become a movie star like her half-sister Cher. While she's burying his body, she runs into Todd Manning, who is carrying Ta Delgado's newborn son Victor Lord III. Wolves howl as a riderless horse returns at sunset to the Culpepper Dude Ranch in the Madison Valley. Rick returned to make peace with Alan after many years and to encourage Monica and Tracy to do the same. Lesley was injured in a car accident, presumably caused by medications slipped into her drink by Heather. In 2013, he appeared in a 50th anniversary celebration episode as Rick's spirit, making peace with his old rival Alan Quartermaine when they both appeared to Monica and Alan's sister, Tracy. Appeared in a hallucination to Monica and Tracy Their brother Rick, who was previously presumed dead, joined them on staff shortly as well. [19] After Jeff attempts suicide, he is shocked to learn Heather is pregnant. 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. Mitch has no choice but to give in to her demands to crack down on organized crimestarting with the mob's rumored control of the Campus Disco run by head mobster Frank Smith. The following year, Edward's past affair with Mary Mae Ward was revealed, and Lila was there to support him for allegedly killing his own illegitimate son. In 1982, Joe is offered a position with the State Attorney's office in Albany, New York and leaves town. Cause of death In 1999, Ruby dies in her sleep, leaving Kelly's to her niece and nephew, Luke and Bobbie. Susan soon learns Heather and Scott were working together and bars him from getting any money. By the time she kidnaps "Victor," Jason, with the help of John McBain, has figured out Heather switched the babies, and that Heather has Sam's baby. Alan tracks her down and convinces her to come back to Port Charles with their son, Jason. Luke tricks her into releasing Skye by pretending to marry her. Gender However, after another brief stint in 2013, Lesley has only made the occasional visit. Gail is mentioned by Monica as having visited her with Lesley and Audrey. But when David confessed he was just using Laura to get to Lesley, she caused him to fall to his death! [28] Amy has one of her few romantic involvements with boxer Johnny Morissey in 1982, but he's dealing with mob influence on his career. In 1979 Brown was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress. Laura suffers a severe psychotic break and ends up in a mental hospital. So Susan took Jason back to Port Charles with Alan while Heather gave the second baby to Nurse Besty Frank who did the ultrasound on Susan, who was also raising Heather's son Franco later on Besty would leave the baby at an orphanage, eventually the child was revealed to have grown into a Navy SEAL named Andrew Cain. After the divorce, she soon married Tom Baldwin in an effort to push Steve away and show him she was over him. In 1981, they break up and Jeff has an affair with Diana, who finally tells Jeff that P.J. However, Heather and Scott have secretly been planning to steal the cash. However, from the minute she leaves Ferncliff, she stirs up trouble. Male She is sent back to Ferncliff, but later escapes and makes her way to Ta's house, intending to kidnap the baby to raise by herself. When a racist patient made a comment about Simone's show of affection toward Tom, he and Tom got into a scuffle. Tom then kidnapped Tommy and fled to Mexico. Joe later dates Bobbie Spencer, but she goes back to Noah Drake. Denise previously played Lorne Hill in May 1965. Rick was portrayed by Michael Gregory from 1976 to 1978 and Chris Robinson from 1978 to 2002. [18] Local nurse, Diana Taylor hires Heather as the nanny of her young daughter, Martha. One of Amy's first jobs was to take care of a bedridden Monica Quartermaine who was pregnant at the time with A.J. Gail Ramsey (sometimes known as Gail Rae Carlson)[16] originated the role on March 24, 1978. was fathered by Lesley's husband, Rick.[11]. TrendRadars. It has been going strong ever since. Simone and Tom struggled to get their marriage back on track and Simone turned to Harrison, and they made love. [9] In February 2012, it was announced Mattson would again reprise the role, and made her onscreen return on April 2, 2012. who played the first rick webber on general hospital. Intending to have the same connection with Franco that she always wanted with Steve, Heather breaks into his room, and tries to kill his girlfriend, Carly Jacks. Rick was portrayed by Michael Gregory from 1976 to 1978 and Chris Robinson from 1978 to 2002. She is knocked out, and taken back to Ferncliff. Lila even became friends with Emma Lutz who took Lila to Kelly's Diner for lunch, with Lila puzzled over the fact that Kelly's didn't take reservations. Jeff is upset by the news but eventually forms a close relationship with Steve. Lee Baldwin had been married to Caroline Chandler Baldwin when Caroline was lost at sea with her son. [18], Susan Moore, the flirtatious cousin of Heather Webber, arrives in Port Charles in 1978 and catches the eye of Mitch Williams[19] much to the dismay of Tracy Quartermaine. In the end, it is Edward's illegitimate grandson, Justus Ward, who wins the contest. General Hospital Spoilers Tuesday, April 27: Chase's Condition Worse, Anna Gets Desperate Lesley Williams(1977-80; divorced)(1981-02; dissolved by his death)Ginny Blake (1984; invalid) Steve was renamed Thomas Baldwin, Jr., and called Tommy, and Tom Baldwin found out he was alive. In story, Liz (Rebecca Herbst) and Terry (Cassandra James) have traveled to Monterey, California, so Liz can go snooping in the Webber house (where . All Rights Reserved. Title Doug Sheehan portrayed the role from 1979 to 1982. [10] After some speculation Mattson might be done with the show, she was again seen on-screen in September 2012, making sporadic returns as Heather's various storyline arcs dictated over the next year and a half. In response, the actress' Port Charles fam reacted well, much the same way that we did. Use left arrow key to move back to the parent list. 's blood type to his and Monica's so Tracy would drop the demand for a paternity test. However, little PJ mixes up the glasses. Dr. Richard "Rick" Webber, Sr., MD was a fictional character on the ABC daytime television soap opera "General Hospital". 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. When Edward is haunted by his late wife, Lila, Heather keeps her distance, but later she pretends to be possessed by Lila's spirit and tricks the Quartermaines into believing Lila wants Edward to move on with her. However, the happiness is short lived and Lesley is killed in a car accident in March 1984. Jeff Webber William Moses as Jeff Webber General Hospital Portrayed by Richard Dean Anderson (1976-81) William R. Moses (2022) Current status Offscreen Duration 1976-81, 2022 First appearance 1976 Last appearance December 7, 2022 Cause/reason Went back to Monterey Created by Eileen Pollock Robert Mason Pollock Introduced by Tom Donovan Profile Menu. An old enemy of Ricks, D.L. Great-grandchildren Her father, Edward Quartermaine had cut her off, refusing to bankroll any more of her escapades until she found herself a husband. And in November 2022, Jeff finally returned to the canvas, although the role was recast with William Moses. Her first major success was the album Blue (1971). Nurse Elizabeth Webber, played by the talented Rebecca Herbst, is one of "General Hospital's" most iconic characters, which is not surprising considering the family the character she was born into.Elizabeth is the granddaughter of the legendary Dr. Steven Hardy (John Beradino) who was one of the soap's core characters when it first premiered in 1963. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [15] Mattson disclosed she was unable to reprise the role due to medical reasons. Heather, furious that Luke turned her down, tries to kill Anna, but ends up drugging Olivia instead. Heather is obsessed with Steve, even upset about his girlfriend, Olivia Falconeri. Laura panicked, thinking he was going to hurt her, and Rick attempted to inject her with a sedative and was knocked unconscious, dying from his injuries. In 1987, Tom Hardy returned to Port Charles after graduating medical school. When Laura and Scotty reconcile in 2001, Lee and Gail support their decision, but after dealing with near death at the hands of a returned from the dead Stavros Cassadine, Laura ends their relationship, returning once again to Luke. The character was written out of the show in July 2004, when she died peacefully in her sleep off-screen. But that didnt stop Lesley from standing up when needed, like protesting Cyrus plans for the hospital! Monica later discovers she is pregnant and the child is believed to be Rick's. 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]. Unbeknownst to them, Dawn is already in Port Charles. He was ambitious and ruthless, hoping a conviction would guarantee him a state senate seat. Audrey, however, couldn't bring herself to consummate the marriage. Amy, head over heels in love with Johnny, steals a sponge which was held in evidence against Johnny's manager, Packy Moore, causing Rick to give her a vicious tongue lashing. Duration Around the same time, a handsome but blue collar worker named Jimmy Lee Holt showed up and revealed himself to be the missing Eric, having been passed off by Beatrice (revealed to be very much alive) to distant relatives when she decided to float around the world with a series of wealthy lovers. While on sabbatical in Africa, Rick is presumed dead in a plane crash. And in 2019, Lesley was on hand as the hospital staff honored the wishes of the late Gail Baldwin. Susan discover while having ultrasound she was carrying twins this added even more pressure on her because now should would be on the run with two babies. When Sam McCall is pregnant in late 2004, she suggests naming her daughter, later stillborn, Lila to honor Jason's grandmother, as Jason would be helping to raise the baby. [20] On July 1, 1994, Meg Wyllie (who had previously appeared on "General Hospital" in two other roles) made her onscreen debut as the temporarily recast Lila until Lee's onscreen return on September 20, 1994. Lila would forgive her daughter-in-law and prayed that they would make amends. In 1972, he got the lead as a fanatical snakecharmer in the horror movie, Stanley. Susan Brown originated the role in 1977.[7]. Later, Heather is visited by Elizabeth Webber who has been dating Franco. Ruby recovered, and was present on Luke's yacht, the Haunted Star, when federal agents began a shootout with cult members involved with David Gray over an attempt to steal artifacts in order to take over the fictional country of Malkuth. Following Gregory's departure, the role was re-cast with Chris Robinson, who remained with the series until November 26, 1986. was really Alans child after all. This is a list of notable characters who significantly impacted storylines and . Lois first appeared on General Hospital in 1993 when she saw Eddie Maine perform at a New York concert, Lois was a band manager and quickly hired "Eddie". However, Anderson retired from acting, requiring General Hospital to recast the role. In early 1989, Gail meets Monica while she is away on a medical convention and gives her information as to the whereabouts of the daughter (Dawn Winthrop) Monica gave up for adoption.
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