Comings and Goings

General Hospital Comings and Goings: Steve Burton Out as Jason

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Janet Di Lauro

Who’s coming and who’s going from General Hospital (GH)? Are any of your favorite performers from yesteryear returning to the daytime drama, this week, or in the not too far off future?

General Hospital C&G News

Have any new actors or actresses been cast on the show in contract, recurring, or day player roles? Are any well-remembered or beloved stars from other soaps, past or present, about to join the General Hospital fold in surprise new parts? Here’s the latest casting news from the ABC soap.

The week of November 29, 2021
It’s farewell to Jason, again. Steve Burton is out as Jason Morgan, having made his last appearance on November 19, after refusing to comply with the show’s Covid-19 vaccination mandate. The character has been presumed dead, after a cave collapse in Greece.

Burton initially began playing Jason in 1991 and remains optimistic about a possible return to the soap. “Maybe one day, if these mandates are lifted, I can return and finish my career as Jason Morgan,” shared Burton via a video message on Instagram. “That would be an honor.

John J. York is set to make an appearance as Mac Scorpio. Look for the character to deliver difficult news to one of his colleagues.

General Hospital History

GH made its debut in 1963 and is the second longest-running daytime soap opera in American history. The longest-running soap is Guiding Light. While it’s not the longest-running serial, General Hospital is the longest-running soap opera currently on air.

The daytime drama outlasted other soaps to become a mainstay for many households! From legendary Laura’s (Genie Francis) many decades on and off and back on as the show’s leading heroine to Anna Devane’s (Finola Hughes) exploits to Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and his mobster activities, GH certainly knows how to please its viewers.

Current Soap Operas

It is one of four soap operas currently on the air. The other three daytime dramas include Days of our Lives (DOOL), The Young and the Restless (YR), and The Bold and the Beautiful (BB). General Hospital (GH) airs weekdays on ABC. Check your local listings for airtimes.

General Hospital (GH) airs weekdays on ABC. Check your local listings for airtimes. For more about what’s coming up in Port Charles, check out all the latest that’s been posted on GH spoilers, and for an in-depth look at the show’s history, click here.

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