General Hospital 56th Anniversary ~ In Memoriam

As a follow-up to the "General Hospital" In Memoriam tributes I complied for the 50th and 55th anniversaries in 2013 and 2018, here is an updated version just in time for the show's 56th anniversary on April 1st, 2019. Whether they entertained us for decades, or just a day, we honor all of those wonderful cast members who have left us, but are still loved, still missed, and very dear. This update includes 123 additions, bringing the total up to 230 cast members and 21 behind-the-scenes personnel.
Shown in order of when they left us, they are listed below in alphabetical order.
Philip Abbott, Ian Abercrombie, Julie Adams, Eddie Albert, Edward Albert, Frank Aletter, Jed Allan, Ben Andrews, Gerald Anthony, Dimitra Arliss, Indus Arthur, Barry Atwater, Jerry Ayres, Anne Howard Bailey, Jeanne Bates, Frances Bay, William Beckley, John Beradino, Milton Berle, Martin Blaine, Larry Block, Ivan Bonar, Jay Bontatibus, Tom Bosley, William Boyett, Peter Breck, George Brenlin, Patricia Breslin, Martin E. Brooks, Susan Brown, Tom Brown, Vanessa Brown, Argentina Brunetti, Phil Bruns, Morris Buchanan, Richard Bull, Jean Byron, Corrine Calvet, Mary Grace Canfield, George E. Carey, Harry Carey Jr., Paul Carr, Helena Carroll, John Carter, Rosalind Cash, Ed Chandler, Kate Charleson, Don Chastain, Mae Clarke, Robert Clarke, Patience Cleveland, John Colicos, Booth Colman, Paul Comi, Darlene Conley, Norma Connolly, Sid Conrad, Peggy Converse, Melinda Cordell, Natalie Core, Pat Corley, John William Corrington, Ward Costello, Carolyn Craig, Donald Craig, Fred Crane, Jerry Crews, Andrae Crouch, Augusta Dabney, Anita Dangler, Sammy Davis Jr., Todd Davis, Jack Denbo, Barry Dennen, Joe Di Reda, Guy Doleman, Patricia Donahue, Norma Donaldson, Jeff Donnell, Tom Donovan, David Doyle, Lieux Dressler, Ralph Drischell, Angus Duncan, Ross Elliott, Irving Elman, Lisa Figus, Byron Foulger, Bernard Fox, Ivor Francis, Don Galloway, Beverly Garland, George Gaynes, Jay Gerber, Ed Gilbert, Gerald Gordon, Frank Gorshin, Sandra Gould, Bruce Gray, David Groh, Stanley Grover, Kevin Hagen, Kim Hamilton, Neil Hamilton, Peter Hansen, Wiley Harker, Bob Hastings, Hurd Hatfield, Allison Hayes, Ron Hayes, Lloyd Haynes, Maurice Hill, Phyllis Hill, Rance Howard, Craig Huebing, Doris Hursley, Frank Hursley, Patricia Huston, Jacquelyn Hyde, John Ingle, James Ingram, Anne Jeffreys, Russell Johnson, Marcia Mae Jones, Bobbi Jordan, Stanley Kamel, Casey Kasem, Beau Kazer, Jane Kean, Charles Keating, H. Wesley Kenney, Shell Kepler, Frank Killmond, B.B. King, Lenore Kingston, Claire Labine, Archie Lang, Basil Langton, Sydney Lassick, Anna Lee, Theodore Lehmann, Gloria LeRoy, David Lewis, Judy Lewis, Lisa Lindgren, Keye Luke, Deanna Lund, Peter MacLean, Will MacMillan, Sheila MacRae, Robert Mandan, Gloria Manos, Ralph Manza, Ann Marcus, Richard Marion, Marcella Markham, Douglas Marland, Joel Marston, Joseph Mascolo, Don Matheson, Carole Mathews, Walter Mathews, Lee Mathis, Frank Maxwell, Peggy McCay, Beverlee McKinsey, Emily McLaughlin, Richard McMurray, Barbara McNair, James Mendenhall, Donna Messina, Jeanna Michaels, John Milford, Dick Miller, Peter Miller, Gloria Monty, Norma Monty, Mickey Morton, Margaret Muse, Lois Nettleton, Leonard Nimoy, Cliff Norton, Tim O’Connor, Jack Ong, Bibi Osterwald, Edwin Owens, Marvin Paige, Frank Parker, Albert Paulsen, Phillip Pine, Edward Platt, Eileen Pollock, Robert Mason Pollock, Billy Preston, Beulah Quo, Ron Randell, Thalmus Rasulala, Lou Rawls, Peggy Rea, Pat Renella, Mark Roberts, Esther Rolle, Gordon Ross, Al Ruscio, Eddie Ryder, Delia Salvi, Martha Scott, Simon Scott, Vito Scotti, Selig J. Seligman, Milton Selzer, Anne Seymour, Victoria Shaw, John Shay, William Morgan Sheppard, Charles Shull, Stuart Silbar, Warwick Sims, Eric Sinclair, Bill Smillie, Pat Falken Smith, Richard Stahl, K.T. Stevens, Viola Kates Stimpson, Leonard Stone, Edson Stroll, Gloria Stuart, Liam Sullivan, Yale Summers, Barbara Tarbuck, Elizabeth Taylor, Jana Taylor, Lorna Thayer, Les Tremayne, Charles Tyner, Hank Underwood, Richard Venture, Lucille Wall, Elmarie Wendel, James Westmoreland, Frances E. Williams, Marie Windsor, Jason Wingreen, Howard Witt, Lesley Woods, George Wright, Meg Wyllie, Francine York, Alan Young, James R. Young, and Carmen Zapata

[@monastratton7311]

I wish they had a channel that would play these old shows again. 📺 bring them back.

[@joannetaylor8635]

^^ yeah that wouLd be great: imho gh was at the very best from 1984/1985 up to when the idiot powers that were 'kiLLed' off robert scorpio and anna devane - 2 of my aLL time favorite characters Ever on gh .

[@natalieschannel7675]

They once had Soapnet

[@lyndawilliams4570]

I want to start at the part when Laura came - the whole David Hamilton bit

[@teamcougars]

Any scenes with Lila were always amazing especially when she was in a scene with Edward ❤❤

[@joannetaylor8635]

@natalieschannel7675 I wish they stiLL had soapnet . how do we get them to bring it back ? ^ pLease respond with suggestion(s) about this .

[@sab605]

My mother is 102 years old. Due to disability we both watched every episode of General Hospital since the very first show. So many memories. Thank you for posting this.

[@bigga3095]

I REMEMBER RUBY!! SHE WAS A LOVING WOMEN IN LIFE!!

[@joannetaylor8635]

bigga: why are you yeLLing/shouting/screaming here ? ^ you're doing this by using aLL capitaL Letters in your posting .

[@the_Real_Grammy_of_6]

We have Gloria Monte to thank for the greatest love story of all time. She is the reason GH came back to life in the late 1970’s & early 1980’s.

[@joannetaylor8635]

^ it's monty not monte .

[@the_Real_Grammy_of_6]

@@joannetaylor8635 I apologize for the mistake. I wasn’t trying to be disrespectful

[@joannetaylor8635]

@the_Real_Grammy_of_6 no probLem (np) . btw my favorite characters Ever on gh are/were robert scorpio, anna devane/devane scorpio/devane Lavery/devane scorpio a 2nd time after she re married robert scorpio on the earLy 1990s . aLso robert's and anna's daughter robin (pLayed by kimberLy mccuLLough) I watched robin (and kimberLy) grow up on gh . I've watched gh since 5th ? or 6th grade: when one of my 6 oLder sisters toLd me stories that were happening on gh Years ago .

[@xetaprime]

Wow! Admit to being sad right now. I watched from the 80s until around 2006? Not sure why I stopped. Some of my fondest memories were with Lucy, Kevin, Mac, Felicia and Ned Q. Of course, Luke, Laura and Sonny C... and who didn't love Ruby! Norma Connolly :( time has passed indeed.

[@michellegallentine2629]

Ned was an Ashton lol

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

@@michellegallentine2629 ned was a quarter Maine as well.

[@yvonnecooper5004]

I like your list of characters well said...❤😊

[@districtline]

**gasp** there were people over *55* years old on this show!!! You don't see that too often these days. PS -- I recognize SOOO many names/faces from other tv shows, films. BUCKETS of talent here.

[@marianyulo9066]

The actress who play mrs quartermain LiLa was such a beautiful lady . She was the most beautiful bolder lady I’ve ever seen and so graceful

[@marvinmoore2080]

she played Lila Quartermaine and her real name was Ann Lee

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

Correction her name was Anna Lee. And she was a well known actress long before general hospital

[@storm9685]

Oh how I miss Dear sweet Lila Quartermaine and Ruby and Amy Vining

[@stacythomas7162]

I'm 52 and have been watching GH wth my two cousins since 8th. We all remember Nurse Brewer!

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Rest In Peace Anna Lee/Lila Quartermaine.

[@mochagrl814]

I loved Mother Quartermaine! She was everything! 😍😍😍

[@radrobd123]

Mother Quartermaine? Only Lucy Coe called her that

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

@@radrobd123 and your point?

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Rest In Peace Dr. Steve Hardy and Nurse Jessie Brewer.

[@marymackey5372]

Some one told me that Leslie Charleston had breast cancer for real not to be in sensitive but wastrue?

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

@@marymackey5372 I think she did

[@michelequalters1103]

I agree I watched the show on and off since I was a child since it was on for 30 minutes instead of an hour and I remember so many of these fine actors.

[@monastratton7311]

Chris Mc Evoy DR. Steve hardy was nice looking when he was younger..

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

@@marymackey5372 its sadly true

[@jimkuz27]

I remember watching this show in the very early 60's! My Mom loved this show! I'm not a soap fan!, but i'll admit my favorites were Dr. Steve Hardy & Nurse Jessie Brewer! Can't belive how many have passed & how many died kinda young!

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Happy 56th Anniversary General Hospital! April 1, 1963

[@yankeegirl5175]

3 Edward Quartermaines & they were all great!!!

[@kathleencollins5531]

Really 4. David Lewis, LesTremayne, John Ingram, and Jed Allen.

[@HelloooThere]

@@kathleencollins5531 Jed Allen was awful as Edward

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Rest In Peace Dame Elizabeth Taylor/Helena Cassadine.

[@bigga3095]

I LOVED ANNA LEE>> SHE WAS SOO SWEET AND KIND AND LOVING IN HER LIFE!! R.I.P. ANNA!! 😇💕🕊🙏😪🎉🤧

[@erindee2619]

She was a favorite. I thought Anna Lee was so beautiful & I hoped to age as gracefully as she.

[@joannetaylor8635]

^ bigga: (yeah anna Lee was good as LiLa quartermaine .) why are you yeLLing/shouting here ? ^ you did this by using aLL capitaL Letters with what you typed in and posted .

[@joannetaylor8635]

@erindee2619 shouLdn't it say that you hope to ? .. hoped to is past tense . ^ unless you're taLking about what you were thinking/feeLing year(s) ago .

[@erindee2619]

@@joannetaylor8635 Yes, years ago when I was younger. 😀

[@joannetaylor8635]

@erindee2619 what years ago when you were younger ?: can you pLease specify ?

[@bluestarlighting29]

Thank You, for share this video clip of General Hospital show 56 years wow its longest time. I know my mom mother watch show, I start in 1980. Time hard watch was in high school. Until 1983. I saw some of actors moved over to Day of our Lives , some was on Tv show Passion soap opera. Lots things has changed though years. Love see dvd collection though beginning up to date show. Only remember was school bus accident in 1980. Lots great actors. Though years. Luke and Laura. Back then. And Rick Springfield. Lots great actors.

[@laurietijerina3816]

Omg,I can't believe of how many people have passed, May the Lord keep them in his hands, RIP 💐

[@bobbylaguardia6680]

Anna Lee was great at being Lila I miss her

[@jenbranker4775]

bobby laguardia Anna Lee was a beautiful, and talented actress who appeared in a few classic movies. What elegance

[@c.a.carlln0287]

Great film actress from the golden era. GH got some good seasoned stage actors, such as George E Carey. Historic show.

[@marisoljimenez4573]

It's great to pay tribute to the many hard working actors & actresses that have made daytime acting great. Especially now with daytime acting going through a severe decline!

[@pamelabrown743]

Tears to my eyes 😪

[@joannetaylor8635]

when did gLoria monte die ? and what was the cause of her death ??

[@michelequalters1103]

To all the great actors deceased or living thanks for making General hospital such a great show and thanks for the memories.

[@lianablanco4108]

Happy 56 anniversary general hospital let's keep it going for another 100 years to come 🥂

[@katinadiep9268]

I can't believe how many actors and actresses played a role on GH over the years. It's such a nice tribute that includes those who played supporting roles, writers and producers. RIP 🌹🌸

[@allencollins1617]

General Hospital Had Some Of The Oldest People In Daytime TV.

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

They weren't all older when they were on the show

[@patriciakelly4686]

Wow!!this is awesome, started watching with grandma in 1963,seeing all the people who were there is like walking down memory lane, where is Phil, Jessie Brewer husband, I think it was played by Roy Thinnes

[@janeporter818]

Such a beautiful and moving tribute to all those that passed. May they RIP🌷

[@vanessajones3945]

Those was the good old days,rip,to all of them.

[@melaniewhitt7781]

i love this show i've watched it for many years may all the actors and actresses who have died RIP

[@jeannetterook4579]

My three favorites Nurse Jessie Lilla Quartmaine and Aunt Ruby

[@cindyking7229]

Thanks for the memories grew up watching this soap opra

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Rest In Peace Gail Baldwin/Susan Brown.

[@VeracityLH]

What a lovely thing to do. It was a joy to see all these old familiar faces. Thank you so much!

[@ythompson86]

Thank you so much. This was like walking through my childhood. May all my old friends rest in peace!

[@leahakel6383]

It sad to see a generation of great actors gone and soap opera are not the same anywhere,

[@normanevans3980]

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[@normanevans3980]

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[@normanevans3980]

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[@normanevans3980]

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[@209sylvie]

I am blown away! I grew up, racing home just to catch the last 15 minutes of the show. we did not have DVR, or anything. I think Amy Vining was the hardest. She was a staple on the show. Lila was hard but I saw all that. It was the ones you did not know that had past was hard. God Bless them all. What a joy they they brought all the fans, it always felt like family. I really hope they continue to keep this show thriving. Sonny was always my man crush! Please keep it going GH! Much love

[@lisagillum-wells1979]

OMG, I can't help but cry.

[@suefraser150]

I loved this! Thank you so much. This made me cry. I remember all these people. RIP everyone.

[@conniealiff839]

May all of these beloved soap stars rest in Eternal Peace very well presented video. GH you did an excellent job very touching Thank You for Sharing

[@allencollins1617]

Esther Roll Was On General Hospital And One Life To Live. I Think She Was On One Life To Live First, Before Good Times & Then General Hospital During The 80's.

[@jenbranker4775]

Allen Collins I don’t remember Ms. Rolle on any soaps. Do you know what characters she played?

[@allencollins1617]

@@jenbranker4775 I Can't Find Who She Played On General Hospital, But On One Life To Live, She Played Sadie Gray. I Think She Was The Wife Of Ed Hall(AL Freeman Jr). They Were A Married Couple In A Movie Down In The Delta Too. Wesley Snipes Was Their Son; Alfre Woodard Was Their Niece & Mary Alice Was Al Freeman's Sister & Alfre's Mother.

[@jenbranker4775]

Allen Collins I got it now lol, Lilian Hellman I think played Sadie Grey. She played the daughter of Carla Grey, who was married to Ed Hall, a police detective. Haven’t found out any information on Esther Rolle on General Hospital.

[@cristalhawthorne7394]

This is so endearing. I had to watch twice and maybe I'll watch a third time. These actors shaped my life by touching my life through the soaps. I am forever blessed for knowing them. Thank You! ❤

[@debbieparker5377]

Very nice tribute. May all of them RIP

[@toddstein5407]

Never knew Commissioner Gordon, Bosley, Mr. Spock and the Professor were on the show

[@harryw6154]

I really only watched in the 80's with the Luke&Laura then Demi Moore story. So many wonderful actors that I remember from being on other soaps too. And Ron Howard's dad was on there!! Didn't know he passed. R.I.P to them all🌷

[@karenbrunson4244]

Beautiful tribute. So many of these marvelous actors I never realized had passed and recognized them from other shows. God bless you for sharing. Thanks for the memories.🌺

[@sugartits1876]

I remember all these stars growing up and watching general hospital📺 with my mom. Love you mom. Miss you💖

[@tinadowling5109]

I only started watching GH about 5 years ago. What a loving and thoughtful tribute!

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Rest In Peace Peter Hansen/Lee Baldwin.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Rest In Peace Susan Brown/Dr. Gail Baldwin.

[@marvinnewbill6470]

Very Nice tribute. General Hospital Family

[@FelaciaBarrie]

Now I feel old! I remember more than half of those stars. TY for the upload.

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

We are like fine wine.. better with age

[@rogertemple7193]

"What I liked about this was it showed not just the contract players it also features the sort term players as well, I finally found out the names of the actors who played Mom and Pop Calhoun.... this was great,thanks." -😮🇱🇷🇬🇧🇪🇪.

[@ginabackes3465]

But they forgot O'Reilly from Scorpio an Luke looking for the ice princess

[@kathleenmacellis7253]

Wow ! Thank you for the walk down memory Lane !

[@carolineallen3729]

Thank you for all the memories! I have been a fan for 53 years! I love this 😘❤️

[@Melina-fi3sc]

Oh Edward Q./ John Ingle, when I started watching GH in 97 I really liked his character even though he could be really mean and rude. He was one of a kind. Great actor 🤓

[@tonistime9157]

Thank you for this. I had forgotten many of the wonderful people who contributed to this enduring show. I watched the anniversary show today and loved all the history! Congratulations to General Hospital and ABC!

[@cindiverbelun1802]

Holy sh*t. Had NO IDEA there were so many of them that passed on. Great job.

[@blaquebeaute]

Wow! I am in my early 40s and this was and still is my favorite soap opera. I'd forgotten some of the characters that made the show great. RIP to all these wonderful men and women!!!

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Good-bye to you all and thank you.

[@WWL66]

That was lovely and really took me down memory lane. Thank you

[@mcherylyn]

Wow...thanks for this. My aunt used to babysit me, so I remember the Dr Steve Hardy and Nurse Jessie Brewer days. When I got older, I watched during the time of Luke and Laura. I have not watched the last 20 years or so. RIP to all those who have come and gone.

[@marydesoto7280]

Wow! All the greats

[@melissaacostajensen4172]

God Bless all the actors, behind the scenes crew and the creators for making this show what it is! Entertainment for all!!!

[@thebronxbarbariannetwork6530]

Awesome tribute so the great stars we lost & miss so much. Thanks for sharing

[@RatedArggg]

I loved Lila Quartermaine. She acted so sweet but she could really get one over on Edward.

[@thomasbarrientos6234]

Wow,had no idea that my favorite daytime character "SALLY SPECTRA " (Darlene Conley)was also on General Hospital!!!

[@kimberlymcgee7954]

Same here. I knew she was on All my children and young and the restless

[@the_Real_Grammy_of_6]

I met Emily McLaughlin at a Soap Opera event. I was 16 years old. She was sitting next to Deidra Hall (from Days of Our Lives). It was like a “Meet and Greet”. Both were very nice. But Emily has always stood out in my mind, all of these years (I’m now 59 years old). She actually seemed to be happy to be there. She didn’t rush anyone away just to get to the next person. I could tell that she really appreciated every one of her fans. I was able to ask her a few questions. I asked her how long she had been on the show - this was in 1981. I told her that I remember her being on the show when I was very little because my mom watched GH back then. I’m sorry to say that I don’t remember her answer. But she was just so sweet. She looked me in the eyes when I was talking to her. I don’t remember many things about that time in my life or other years. But I’ve never forgotten her courtesy towards, not only me, but every fan that she talked to. I was very saddened when I heard that she had died.

[@queenb2941]

Wow 😮 People I’ve seen before and never knew they passed!!! Thank you sooo much for taking the time to share this video with us. I am grateful and to all these guys RIP I love you all 😭😭💯❤️🙏🏽❤️

[@zelvajohnson4790]

Wow what memories!!!

[@asa3409]

I watched from the early 70s through about 2002 and I remember so many of these. ❤️

[@yvonnecooper5004]

I watched from the beginning of Luke and Laura until 1993.❤😢

[@pattysalegna-killeen821]

Such a wonderful tribute to amazing people ❤

[@Jlis2025]

Memories, I watch general hospital since the 70's i was a teen by then Dr. Hardy was my fave doc.

[@melissambrown5397]

Thank you I had forgotten many had died. Alot of writers beautiful tribute.

[@yvonnecooper5004]

They should always make this segment part of the anniversary special. Beautiful. As a fan the show should have stopped at 50 Who can tell it may go on for decades still.

[@Riogi]

Thanks for this amazing memorial.

[@lady1venus]

What a sweet tribute

[@xzach1993]

Beautiful...Thank you!

[@ddivincenzo1194]

Quite a plethora of esteemed actors and actresses!!! I stopped watching in the 80s, so I had no idea of the cameos or bit parts except for Richard Simmons.

[@deefanok5094]

Wow! R.I.P. all those astonishing actors & writers that were part of GH

[@nola06]

Gone but not forgotten. The cast, writers, etc are why this soap has been my favorite for many years. Yes, there have been years that GH seemed to have lost its way but I still watch.

[@HeartVisions]

Thank you SO much for this lovely tribute. I have watched GH since the beginning. Back then it was in Black and White and the sets always seemed so dark. So many memories ❤️

[@allencollins1617]

HeartVisions, You Look Young. Are You 60 Yet.

[@HeartVisions]

Allen Collins Thank you! Yes, I’m currently 68. I’ve been blessed to have aged well so far. I think it must be in the genes. I have 7 sisters and we all look young for our age.

[@audreykassem8010]

Wow going down memory lane for sure. Amazing that some were born in 1898 & 1899. Thank you so much for this!❤

[@SuperLabrador]

WOW, fantastic tribute, thanks so much for this! Congrats to GH and family!!

[@marksalerno3478]

RIP , I AM A SUPER FAN MISS THEM ALL

[@indiramosley3340]

So many of those people died in 2014!

[@diannelavoie5385]

R.I.P. Barry Atwater. You left us far too soon. Your fans still miss you.

[@salliequaintance5198]

What a beautiful woman.May her soul rest in peace

[@marydesoto7280]

Stars were maded at General Hospital! Thank you so much for all the love!

[@jasmineturner6212]

WOW!!!!! just,Beautiful!!!! Bravo!!Awesome job!! such,memorable clips!! I was a little teary-eyed Thank you,again:) Well done and well appreciated:)

[@cynthiajordan8751]

Thank you for sharing

[@lindaleelaw5277]

Thank you... So many who I recall,

[@sandyg.3454]

A massive thank you! You did a very impressive job compiling all this information! I had forgotten so many of the actors and actresses that appeared on the show. Rest In Peace!

[@lorettathomas8357]

That was Beautiful, I loved the tribute ❤️, thank you

[@MsJoiBella]

Didn't realize there were so many Edward Quartermains...rip to them all

[@babd7176]

I WAS JUST SAYING, "DANG, WE LOST FOUR EDWARD QUARTERMAINES AND THREE LILA QUARTERMAINES. HOW SAD. #IMVISUALLYIMPAIRED #IMNOTYELLING

[@radrobd123]

@@babd7176 3 Lilas? There was Anna Lee and Meg Wyllie. Who was the third Lila?

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

@@radrobd123 watch the video

[@marybethwright3592]

What an awesome tribute to all that had gone on to the hither yon. May they all RIP.

[@ireneobrien6515]

All of u are well missed

[@zyawotha]

This must've taken you forever to compile. Great work

[@heidiholom8086]

Love this

[@chrisp1355]

Lovely tribute!

[@tonicobb9940]

This was a nice tribute, Thank You

[@yvonnebernhardt526]

I have been watching General Hospital since it started, it was my grandmas favorite. I miss all the actors and actresses that were on it. You were the greatest, we all miss you and love you.

[@cimarronwm9329]

Thanks for compiling this.

[@newt0830]

ABC should pay you for this