Genie Francis "Laura Returns 1983" (part 8) Classic GH

[@nancynapolitano3038]

This was when GH was at it's best, and what a cast, it's just not the same!!

[@catherinebyrd4103]

I remember running home from high school to watch this.

[@SincereRoyalty]

I loved GH then, now and forever.

[@tomc6095]

I bought my first VCR to make sure I got Laura’s return taped so I didn’t miss it!

[@johndolejsch5102]

Gh sucks now. It was great through the whole 80s an early part of the 90s. My favorite one was 1989 when Frisco came back from the Bulgarian prison

[@catherinebyrd4103]

@@johndolejsch5102 Yes

[@edgefan4437]

These were the Golden years of General Hospital. Late 70's and the early 80's.

[@shadow1674]

I know these precious years have come and gone but as long as there's KZbin and as long as it's here they're always going to be here you're always going to be in your memory hold on to that shadow❤❤❤❤❤

[@marcellawilburn8290]

All the soaps back than was great miss the old days

[@alexselinow6608]

I met Genie Francis when she had a gift shop in Maine years ago. Love her!

[@michellemoffett9458]

Very cool!

[@bengiarraputo9357]

I didn't miss one episode from 79 to 85. One of the best addictions ever.

[@ruadhrose]

Gotcha beat didn’t miss one from 1980-1992. And I was just a kid! My mom was hooked and got me hooked.

[@dawnsiskowic4382]

@@ruadhrose I have you both beat. I have been watching GH since I was just a 5y/o little girl in 1969 and it's now 2021 and I'm still watching GH even though Luke/Tony Geary retired over 5yrs ago... I'm just glad that Laura/Genie Francis is still on GH...

[@tomrio9748]

I purchased my first VCR to tape Laura’s return

[@bengiarraputo9357]

@@tomrio9748 David Gray. Remember him? He hypnotized her from what I remember. Gosh what am addiction that show was.😘

[@tomrio9748]

@@bengiarraputo9357 yes, David Gray was the one that kidnapped Laura and gave her to Stavros. He also stole the sword and helmet from the museum and replaced them with holograms. Demi Moore came on during all that.

[@orscrub3161]

this is the GH i remembered and loved!

[@hhhh-xb9py]

Amen!!!! Its unwatchable now but back in the day the best!!

[@cindys5426]

Laura is even more beautiful than when she left. They (L&L) are so adorable together.Leslie should have won all kinds of awards for this. Robert and Laura's eyes just lit up when they saw each other.

[@traciesellew5613]

Ok.... Leslie's performance ranks right up there with Sally Field's in Steel Magnolias! What a great actress.

[@ellyreginald6546]

Leslie has such beautiful black eyes!

[@TeamJRob]

Better

[@denisegallagher4385]

@@ellyreginald6546 yes she is

[@maryeverling8238]

Lesley kinda “ porky” during this time period!

[@angiechambless1092]

Man, I feel it. Leslie's shock. She is awesome. Looking back at these story lines, I can completely understand why Luke went crazy when the Cassadine came back into their lives.

[@tammymeador1651]

Greatest Love Story EVER told in soap opera history♥♥

[@julie7599]

I wish GH was still this good

[@tyrarenae3486]

Oh wow, so do I!!🤗

[@vincentsolyak5403]

Yes I'll admit it; I cried at watching this even though it's more than thirty years after it aired...Denise Alexander's performance is just wow! Still a tear jerker after all those years..

[@chancycat9822]

I know I still cry when I see this scene like right now!

[@softyme63]

And then four months later Gloria Monty killed off Leslie ☹️

[@dawnsiskowic4382]

I did, too... Cried all the way through the entire week of episodes during Laura's return. I sadly didnt see it as it originally aired 30+years ago, so it was just as powerful watching, 30+years after the fact... Even the corresponding music was tear-jerking when it called for it and even in the funny moments. the music was quippy and humorous...

[@sdavis5001]

I am sure DA had some true feelings come out that GF returned; well. Beautiful performance. How could GM fire her I will never know. Was she hittin the juice too or something?

[@christianpaguaga5661]

This stavros was kind of dull. Rkk was and always be the best stavros always memorable for the role he made it his.

[@Thunder-acro]

So powerful, in interviews they've all said, that the emotions and tears on her return were genuine. Genie/Laura was missed by all and when she came back it was as if the world had stopped just for her. Such a beautiful, sweet, woman.

[@heidithaw1072]

Loved Robert and Holly.

[@fwdthinker]

I wonder if the person who made the nasty to comment to her that made her quit still there when she came back? She never gave their name.

[@mjj1434]

@fwdthinker - Could have been a writer or a cast mate .

[@parthetis74]

As with Luke's reaction when he first saw Laura. So visceral and from the gut. Not like now where a person like Nicholas returns and they're sorta surprised for like a second and then they're just mad and over it. Like nothing happened. (Granted I think the impact would've resonated had it been Tyler Christopher who returned and then Nicolas Beechtel and not Nu Spencer but still. It's a trend. People come back from the dead and there's hardly a reaction)

[@annettehunt900]

@@fwdthinker I certainly hope it wasn’t Tony Geary

[@cindys5426]

Back when stay at home Moms were all about their family, and the best soaps ever. Not Social Media and selfies. . Man those were the days....real romance and love.

[@ruadhrose]

Am I the only one who misses the old opening credits?!?!

[@sdavis5001]

NO!!!! This newly updated nonsense is just that; nonsense! lol........the original will always stand!!

[@mell6481]

Not at all lol

[@chadwickwhite6107]

I miss them as well Luna.

[@shannonm.4087]

I miss them too!

[@sheilamccullough2616]

No

[@jamiebryant3487]

I miss these days so much!! I was a kid watching these originally but I remember it and appreciate it so much more now!! General Hospital has always been the only soap I love. I wish they could go back to these days again.

[@toms4442]

Ditto

[@ruadhrose]

God I miss these days. I miss Robert, Luke and Laura together.

[@stephaniefoster1172]

There is just no way that TG wasn’t in love with her. They are adorable... the way they interact, the way he kisses her. From an old Southern Saying “ TG is so sweet I could eat him with a spoon.” I too miss GH in those days. The writing was great & before TG left GH the writers made TG such a pathetic creature. Some soap operas couples were meant to STAY together. That stabilizes the show.😩

[@sheilamccullough2616]

Me to

[@marcskorupski4944]

Denise Alexander was such a great actress on the show. Such real emotion when Laura returns to her....tears of joy and uncontrollable shaking....

[@tammyramey]

I never paid attention to Lesley's character ever. But watching her stories now, she was just a great actress and character. I wish I had paid more attention to her.

[@sall4090roughcuts]

denise should have gotten an emmy for that scene alone -- that was pure emotion and passion -- imagine how you feel -- she brought that out in a way no other actress could --

[@jaredjlinden]

She was always an over-the-top ham.

[@joannegill112]

She was a fantastic actress and liuke and laura best actors

[@demelof1913]

@@jaredjlinden no, if this happened in real life this is exactly how you would respond.

[@johndalton3180]

You know an actress is good (Denise Alexander) when a scene she did nearly 40 years ago on a soap makes you tear up. She was always so good, so relatable. Love that actress.

[@harperz9779]

She also played Susan in Days of our Lives.....in the very early episodes.... I would love to watch her in that again.

[@keykeythepurplegoddess4744]

Yesssss her reaction to seeing Laura is award winning at its BEST ~ Im just crying watching this 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 the GOLDEN ERA of GH 🥰🥰🥰✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@Jami-Frankie]

Wow! The chemistry between them was amazing!! 💖

[@minx2528]

Very cute Doggo! ❤🐕

[@deanathomopson6981]

This was when daytime tv was something ya looked forward to watching!

[@joenop3393]

So Loved GH back in the 80s!

[@matthewcloranmusic7745]

Best performance by ANYONE anywhere in regards to someone they loved returning from the dead. I would put this up against ANY performance; daytime, nighttime. Denise Alexander KILLS IT!!! She's the only actress who ever made me really believe that the other person had returned from the "dead."

[@tpribble7605]

my heart breaks i miss theses people so much unless you know Ryans Hope, Loving, All My Children, One Life To Live, and General Hospital you will never know what Soap Operas and AMAZING,EXCITING,THE BEST TV WAS these characters were FAMILY

[@onemargaret]

T Pribble I agree

[@brianhenson8083]

And Dark Shadows

[@KDL861]

Brian Henson Exactly what I said!

[@a.b.sproductionsllc]

Can’t forget “The Edge of Night” which was on ABC at this time too.

[@pasierose9881]

DOOL then too ❤❤

[@debbie9929]

What great acting. No one compares on GH anymore.

[@mugsycatcat5459]

Luke & Tiffany holding each other @ 20:28 in pure joy over Laura's return as Laura is hugging Robert is such a small, but powerful & loving moment.

[@pinson290]

Laura was so pretty

[@sharitorrance5858]

She still is.

[@lashany2626]

Love Luke and Laura their chemistry !!

[@mananamamistvalova8272]

Geni francés is amazing and beautiful Luke and Laura storyline was the best GH was a number 1 show and still is I miss tony Gary 😢

[@Sam-cg6rv]

Oh how I miss those older shows

[@ruadhrose]

Sherri Hancock 150% agree. GH has gone downhill since.

[@angelamackay8419]

Loved this Edward missed him and this character

[@AB2B]

"...well, I've had your veal chop before...hmmm..." LOL The way he delivered that line.

[@gloriarider9688]

" Fascination!!" DEFINITELY Luke & Laura's song-- HOW BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@michellemoffett9458]

I loved when they first danced to Fascination at Wyndham's Department store.

[@connie4937]

I love this Edward. I liked the last one too, but this is my favorite

[@MJ-ee6fc]

Holly and Scorpio are a match! Always will be!

[@swannoir7949]

I loved the Luke & Holly storyline

[@myrichlife8978]

Don't find chemistry like L & L these days!

[@judithjerde1574]

True that... didn’t ever look @ Holly or Connie the way he looks at Laura!

[@rosanncoleman1462]

No they don't make them like this anymore. They Suck!

[@cindys5426]

@ Jolie France Her name was Jeanna Michaels ....She died May 23,2020 from Cancer, also played Bobby's secretary on Dallas.

[@RedArrow2007]

They don't make soaps like this anymore!

[@--mr.chris---]

i know right now when someone comes back from the dead now days its like no big deal

[@sallymiller1359]

Even then, GH was a cut way above the rest

[@susangreene6105]

They changed it, I tried to watch it now and I couldn't get into it.

[@sallymiller1359]

@@susangreene6105 After Gloria Monty died, it wasn't the same. To me, GH is L&L, all I ever cared about, the best actors with Jackie Zeman as Bobbie thrown in. I don't even care about the Quartermains

[@lillianlusk3474]

Bring back. jimmy. Lee

[@kam0406]

Omg...I remember watching this right after school!

[@nightstringers]

Genie I'm glad to see you have made it through life's challenges . BTW you still look fantastic, age is being very good to you .

[@bengiarraputo9357]

Such a warm and genuine person Genie is.

[@terriu8826]

Denise Alexander and Genie...dear lord, so believable...they always looked like mother and daughter!

[@jamesboyd5305]

Edward Quartermaine...lol..what a character...Luke and Laura and the Cassadines..I remember..and Alan Quartermaine...Monica..Jimmy Lee..Rick and Leslie...Robert Scorpio......Ruby...Amy

[@ruadhrose]

James Boyd The good old days.

[@johndalton3180]

Don't forget Mrs. Barrington and Beatrice Lesur.

[@didifalkman7585]

What about Grant and Celia?

[@EvaLeeanncostlow-xw8iu]

Greatest thing about youtube is u van go back in time

[@carenlissner454]

Re-watching these scenes, I remember how good the writing and acting were (even the comic timing). But there's something else - the music. It was iconic. Even the little funny sounds when something humorous happened. Whoever was behind that should get an award.

[@dawnalilly7200]

thats why the writers were great in these scenes now the writers are totally different and its not the same general hospital

[@cyberchicchick513]

@@dawnalilly7200 I would almost be surprised if any of those writers or music directors were still living today. I agree with you how fantastic the music was back then. To me, it made each scene that more believable. Miss old-school GH..

[@karenwhite1077]

The look on Tiffany’s face was priceless.

[@pamnamisniak3158]

Amy vining sure miss u. It was sad that the actress passed away. Robert , holly, Luke, and Laura were great together . We need to get that spark back.

[@travisjames3517]

I don't quite understand why they just don't have Amy pass away. Obviously she's not going to return and there is not going to be a recast, so just have an official end to the character.

[@brianhenson8083]

They did, dear. The current Amy is not Amy Vining. She was just named Amy as she's the new gossip!

[@janetmyles8764]

I feel myself feeling so sad knowing their ending when TG left in 2015.In 2002 their love was perfect until Scotty ruined it.He shattered Laura by killing Rick,and letting Luke take the blame,and then letting everyone believe it was Laura after Luke was.cleared.

[@cyberchicchick513]

@@travisjames3517 A framed picture 🖼 of nurse Amy Vining (Michelle "Shell" Kepler) was added to the GH Memory Wall. She was a beautiful and talented actress.

[@johnashley327]

Luke and Laura dancing to their song. Be still my heart.

[@lavb5474]

You have to appreciate the entirety of Lesley and Laura’s story, that yes included Luke. Going back further Laura was a child Lesley was told was dead, a child she so much wanted. When she found her adopted by the Vinings, we got to see year after year how close the two grew. Denise and Genie really managed to create a mother daughter bond that was as close as a mother and daughter can get without actually being so. It’s terrific acting and chemistry.

[@AudretteK]

I know. That’s when I cried when Lesley and Laura reunited

[@susanjohnson5175]

I loved Robert and Holly together!

[@parthetis74]

Me too! Robert and Holly were so cute. And for those that said they dressed Holly like she was 50 even though she was in her 20s , I think because she is British. In the 80s they had a stereotype of what a brittish person would dress like and they went with it. You know, proper and stiff. It was terrible, looking back. Lol. Holly looked 40 in her suits . No girl her age, British or not unless they were a royal, would dress that way. Maybe that was it. Everyone obsessed with princess Diana. Maybe they were hoping to cash on on that British Royalty fascination with a Holly character. :-)

[@maureenshea4268]

@@parthetis74Loved Emma Sams. I like Finola too, but it wasn’t the same.

[@dianne6155]

I love this show, and those times, because of all of the strong got-your-back friendships

[@eileenhwalsh]

This is my life, my sisters and I lived for this!

[@redpine8665]

Lots of men watched it too, though most were 'in the closet' about watching. I watched. I was infatuated with Genie, and thought Luke was cool as hell.

[@tammyramey]

I think Tiffany's reaction to Laura may have been my favorite! I can watch it over and over and over again and I always laugh!

[@whitedove4398]

I was disappointed in Tiffany's response to seeing Laura again.

[@ruadhrose]

White Dove Nah that was just Tiffany’s character. Sharon Wyatt was a riot.

[@whitedove4398]

Luna Rose Tiffany had a love for Luke and she was fairly close to Laura before she left the show... her response when she came back home didn't seem as warm and happy as it could have/should have been.

[@sandyRndisco1]

The love story of Luke and Laura are irreplaceable! Tony Geary certainly earned his Emmy awards! It all appears so real and true! Spectacular acting on both parts! I stopped watching G H after they ruined the ending of the greatest love story on daytime drama!

[@joannjohnson2481]

Take me back to the 80's how I remember watch lot these episodes at my Grandma's house i really missed them days.

[@stefanieschaefer3943]

Whoever wrote tony geary's lines at the time did a really exceptional job

[@pamnamisniak3158]

Wow look at Robert Scorpio. He still looks good now.

[@Melina-fi3sc]

He had a good set of hair 👌

[@ruadhrose]

Like fine wine. Just gets better with age!

[@lorilxn1597]

Robert to Holly: "I've had your veal chops, hmmm 🤔". Lmao 🤣🤣🤣

[@jimdavis3435]

i wish GH could show all these again on Retro like The Doctors is being shown...i know many eps are lost especially from the 70s but still would love these on again...the writing on GH today isnt too bad but it isnt great like it was back in the day!!!

[@momcgill-smith1221]

Luke and Laura have such great chemistry together! You would think that they are truly in love!!! I just can’t get enough of them together! Luke and Laura are tremendous stars and always will be! They put Port Charles on the map!! Why can’t General Hospital bring back Jason and a love story? I’m so tired of the story lines they have going on now. Listen to our messages GH, show us you care about our opinions.

[@minx2528]

I am so happy I found this channel! My Great Grandmum absolutley loved GH and always talked about Luke & Laura's Wedding.. I'm 21 years old and watching a series which was filmed before I was born and I am so invested in the characters and have the Laura song playing in my head.. Thank You!😉

[@pamnamisniak3158]

The real Edward quartermaine

[@KDL861]

Pam Namisniak. Yes!

[@anglerfish8278]

Loved them both. But I will agree. David Lewis was the one and only.

[@RoverBoy1899]

@@anglerfish8278 that's Les Tremayne.

[@tracygatewood7387]

David lewis was great as Edward quartermaine, rip to this good actor back in the day.

[@KDL861]

Love seeing Amy behind the nurses station. And Robert was the first Australian actor I can remember. I hate I don’t real names without google for all these performers with google. Only Tony and Genie. 🤷‍♀️🥰

[@mrsk.30]

Many times Denise Alexander should have won an Emmy and this performance is 100% worthy. Glad we have this to enjoy. Loved Lesley and love watching Denise.

[@francescacastiglione7094]

Anthony Geary is such a good actor!

[@patriciafaircloth6717]

Thank you for putting these episodes up here. I am really enjoying my time machine back into the past.

[@tinaharris9403]

WOW THIS BRINGS BACK MEMORIES, THIS WHEN I USE TO WATCH GENERAL HOSPITAL!!

[@katymvt]

I love Tiffany's reaction. "Hi, Laura, Rick, and Lesley." Wait a minute.

[@mariaallard5431]

I always liked the Tiffany character.

[@ritamontanini3170]

Mr Geary is wonderful here...

[@nancymoule6317]

As soon as Leslie started to cry my eyes 👀 started to get teary eyed! And Rick's reaction to seeing Laura was great. Reminds me of Sally Field Magnolia. .

[@LisaGemini]

This is amazingly high quality! Thank you so much...I missed this back in the day. I couldn't always catch it while in college. A required class started at 3:30. I recall catching part of GH in the student union and running to class, hoping not to be late. I didn't have a VCR. LOL Great times! I miss them. God bless you.

[@lorilxn1597]

Robert Scorpio to Holly, "I've had your veal chops, hmmm" lmao 🤣

[@terrinew9474]

Darn! I need two more boxes of tissues, I'm loving this all over again❤❤

[@jbird4754]

Ruby’s hair is fluffy and lovely and I love that actress… she was sooooo sweet ❣️🙏☺️

[@edwardmunster7269]

My fav soap started watching when I was 8

[@sierria64]

oH WHEN I WAS IN JR HIGH I RECORDED THIS LOVED LUKE AND LAURA

[@shannonm.4087]

I used to run home from school to watch!

[@GLeon-ov9yu]

I was also in Junior High watching this.

[@johndalton3180]

Yeah, this is a very unnatural, unreal situation to have to play. There is almost no way to imagine how a scene like this would really play out. But Denise Alexander does a wonderful job. She makes it seem as "real" as possible.

[@tracyroweauthor]

who cooks dinner dressed up like that?? Ah, the 80s...

[@cgreen399]

I’m glad the same actress plays her mother. Its sweet😀

[@shannonm.4087]

I miss these days! Noone could ever want Luke with Tracey if they watched this!

[@KDL861]

Shannon M. Agreed!!!

[@stephaniefoster1172]

Shannon M. You are right. TG looked young as long as he was with Laura. I love the old GH credits & song.

[@shannonm.4087]

@@stephaniefoster1172 I just wish GH had let us keep our memories...

[@susangreene6105]

You're right. The good old days.

[@katymvt]

I could. They're much more appropriate. Bot age-wise and more importantly that he never raped Tracy. LUke and Laura always grossed me out.

[@ravenel2]

I love that you have the full episodes so we can see everyone again!

[@angelvenom4296]

I remember this episode.i was 11.

[@carlosbrady8572]

We saw everybody in Port Charles glad to see Laura Again

[@nygirl7195]

Robert's reaction was like when he saw Robin was alive.

[@CC-fm1hu]

Holly looked like a doll

[@MermaidCore_]

God bless Edward & Lilah Quartermaine! The very best!!!

[@vpwb]

Thanks for posting these episodes. I saw them years ago, until lately. Again, thank you!

[@careyello]

These scenes are great to see again, Best times! Who would know many years later we would learn she left behind her son Nicholas, The child she had with Stavros.

[@jeaninehogshead4710]

I don’t believe it. Such bad writing. Even Tony Geary said he didn’t like the writing between 1996 and 1999 and did not endorse the return of Stefan…… there must have been some arguments all the way to the higher ups to make Laura play something as ludicrous as she left a child behind.

[@helloyall4355]

Emma Sam's was such a beautiful lady..

[@W81Researcher]

Now she looks like a sex starved Celine.

[@carlosbrady8572]

I love this episode Laura returns I am so glad that over returning this episode we all miss her we all thought that she was dead I am so glad Luke saw her again that day I'm so glad that Leslie her mother her sister Amy Rick Weber for two brothers Mike and blacki Foster Brothers Luke and Laura's friends Ja L

[@angiebenjamin9772]

Edward was the man

[@maryhlad5277]

Edward Quartermaine always thought Wall Street was the best bet.

[@Blaze_Undefined]

Im so happy that someone uploaded this. I can see the characters I grew up watching when they were younger . Im a 94 baby so this is golden to me 😊

[@lindastulick9688]

Luke and Laura, Holly and Robert as GH should be!!!!

[@redpine8665]

I loved 'Hutch' the hitman with a heart who ultimately just couldn't kill them. This was before the years of Cassadine's and Scorpio.

[@brooklyn7722]

I am loving this. The suspense is too much......

[@jacobm5167]

Now that is some fine acting!!

[@MermaidCore_]

I loved the Luke & Holly song (Baby Come to Me) as well as Laura by Chris Cross

[@SoulShines4Music]

Lesley: "Is this real?" 😭😭😭 💔 Doesn't matter how many times I've seen it, my heart breaks and the tears still flow every time I watch the reunion between Laura and her parents. Denise Alexander is *brilliant* in this scene and plays it so beautifully. Such a phenomenal actress!!!

[@johndalton3180]

It's such an unreal scene to have to play. She makes to completely real. Great actress.

[@bmarus]

so I clearly remember the original airing and hearing "she's right through that door" and the anticipation of waiting for Leslie and Rick to open that door. still get chills!. 😄😊

[@kristhy6066]

I was 2 when this episode aired. It's fun to watch this video and see how things were back then.

[@authorlydiagreen1862]

Luke and Laura their love story still makes me cry and its been ages, as a child I was convinced the story was true Lol.. the Cassadines were like a cool evil family Lol

[@debrahubbard763]

Elizabeth Taylor had a blast playing Helena Cassidine. It was her favorite part!

[@parthetis74]

Their dance scene is so cute and silly . Luke and Laura's . I don't think Luke was ever that sweet with anyone else.

[@kelleytowle4381]

My mom used to listen to GH on the radio. Great show

[@KDL861]

Kelley Towle What? Never knew it was on radio!

[@kelleytowle4381]

@@KDL861 I was mistaken. It aired in the early 60's. Guiding light was on the. Radio from 1937 that was cancelled after 70 + years. My apologies. I haven't thought about it for years. My mom and I did watch it together in the mid 70's together. Sorry for the mix-up