GH - Luke and Laura - 1983 playlist 34

[@taylorgranados8321]

A time in life I wish I could relive. GH was at it's EXPLOSIVELY best back then. Rest In Paradise to all of those cast members who are no longer here. Today GH is not the same.

[@LibbyOfDaneland]

the 5 second split where Luke sees her, then screams, then cries is one of my top ten acting pieces of all genres.

[@vedaanderson7009]

Agree 💯%

[@SA-oz8ii]

Agree!,

[@melissakasse7537]

100%!!!

[@annettehunt900]

@@vedaanderson7009 I wonder if he had to practice screaming her name to get it just right. He didn’t know that was her from the balcony because he couldn’t see her face, so when he came out, he said Laura, and then when he knew it was her that’s when that gut wrenching scream came out. Tons of emotion in that. Recognition, desperation, am I dreaming, and happiness. He took so long to leave her standing there to go look around. He was so afraid that he would come back, and she would be gone again. I wonder why she couldn’t hear him walking above her or sitting down the champagne bottle.

[@vedaanderson7009]

Mine*2 🎉😂❤

[@daydreamerinca]

Such perfection. Luke drowning his sorrows, after being haunted by memories of Laura all day, then looking up and seeing her. That scream. The tears, disbelief, and utter joy. The love.

[@bluebabex420]

They dont make them like this anymore.

[@enak8405]

It was the perfect scene. Very well acted and truly magnificent. Tony and Genie were fabulous!

[@debrahubbard763]

To this day, I wish a man would hug me like that!

[@annettehunt900]

@@debrahubbard763 oh, me too. Trying to figure out why she couldn’t hear his footsteps above her or when he put the bottle on the edge.

[@novisnow5]

No other soap couple could ever match them.❤️❤️❤️

[@maria7689]

I agree. The actors were phenomenal back then. Magical.

[@gretchennelson7056]

100% agree. It was such a golden time.

[@annettehunt900]

@@gretchennelson7056 i’ve seen this so many times when it aired. I was so excited for him to finally see her and I love it now, but now I’m looking at inconsistencies. How could she not hear him above her when he is walking or when he put down the champagne bottle. Why does he not have tears in his eyes when he sounds like he’s crying when he’s holding her. He was pretty good at having sad tears when he finally excepts that she was gone

[@shannonleelynch345]

I love Luke and Laura! Love GH Never get tired of watching

[@jolpenrose]

Saw this when it originally aired. 37 years later still gives me goosebumps!

[@mountaingirl3322]

This was the best scene of all time on any soap opera in history. I think I was 9 years old and I remember running home from the bus stop after school so I didn't miss this. General Hospital came on from 3 to 4 and I got home from school at 3:30. I ran all the way home from the bus stop praying that I didn't miss this. And I didn't.

[@broughtbackin]

I was around the same age but was LUCKY enough to be home with the chickenpox. I've been hooked on GH ever since. (I despise Luke tho because he is a rapist)

[@marathonfortruth4768]

⁠@@broughtbackinNo need to despise Luke. Despise the writers who made the decision to rewrite the script and retroactively make it a seduction and not a rape. Anyway, it’s all water over the dam because as the story of Luke and Laura continued, it became so epic and well-loved, who cares anymore what the original story line was. This phenomenal group of actors is to be treasured for their superior skills regardless of the stupid turns and inconsistencies that are laid in the path of the storyline.

[@gretchennelson7056]

It was on from 2:00 to 3.00 when I lived in CA and I NEVER missed an episode with Luke and Laura

[@gretchennelson7056]

I was sick in bed for a week with the flu when I first started watching General Hospital back when Luke and Laura were on fhe run from Frank Smith. I’ve been hooked ever since.

[@carenlissner454]

I had to check to see if I wrote that. ;) i would run from the bus to sit on the couch and watch it with my mom every day. Part of me wishes I could go back there for an hour, then prepare to listen to the top 40 on Sunday and tape some of the best pop songs ever off the radio.

[@nickyfinn7909]

This never, ever, ever gets old

[@LoisLane22]

Yes. Watching this again, all these years later, I still got the chills when he sees her. Like so many people here are saying, I can't imagine ever being effected so much again by any soap opera couple.

[@indagofl]

Without a doubt one of the best reunions of all time. TG's face speaks volumes. I think we will be waiting a long time before any actor, daytime or evening (even films) can bring to the screen all his emotions. He can bring tears to one's eyes as readily as he can bring laughter. What I wouldn't give for one more "little" reunion in the present day.

[@BBQFanNo1]

Absolutely powerful moment. From the moment in January 1982 while Luke was in tears in their bedroom mourning the loss of Laura hearing Bertie Higgins "Key Largo" playing to this moment. I wish real life could have these happy reunion moments of most close Loved Ones who passed away only to find out they are alive again.

[@sussezq]

I believe I read that TG said this was all so intense that he and Genie stayed in character all day.

[@suemcgee612]

It's like the light finally came back into Luke's eyes.😭❤️

[@kimselepack9505]

The best ever episode of gh ever..I cry every time I watch it

[@yankeepeach96]

This is my all time favorite LnL scene. I remember the first time I saw it and today 26yrs later it still gets me. This is the best scene ever in daytime history.

[@suemcgee612]

The first time I watched this, I cried so hard, lol. It's amazing how the talent of these 2 can really pull you in.

[@lizlee6290]

I can't imagine watching the "balcony scene" when it first aired. Luke and the champagne. Laura down below on the terrace. Will he see her? Then he spots her etc etc! I'd be shrieking, then whooping, and probably shedding a couple of tears. Wowsers!

[@orlandobabe]

God that is just beautiful! How luke cries holding Laura, he is alive again.

[@suemcgee612]

orlandobabe that kills me, every single time. TG makes it sound SO legit.

[@dawn_bestofj2]

It never fails, every time I watch this clip I get chills and cry. This is one of the best reunions ever. Tony knocks this out of the park. I hope he won an Emmy for this performance because it was simply amazing. I remember watching this storyline back in the day. The buildup to this moment was incredible.

[@PhilomenaRomagnoli-fv2eg]

Omg I watched this five times this is so unbelievably amazing. This is. So so beautiful. I'm .got tears and chills whose. Here with me 7 13 24. 🙏🙏🙏

[@tragicprincess8414]

Iconic LNL moment. Thanks to Gloria Monty and writers, directors and producers of the golden era of GH.

[@ncarpenter28]

When Luke finally sees Laura...one of the best scenes ever. 😭❤️

[@Janybody17]

Finally together again. They are meant to be together, and in the end they will always find their way back to each other. L&L FOREVER!

[@sarahswomley2580]

One of the best returns ever

[@enprise7335]

Sarah Swomley when he screams her name from the balcony..never forget!

[@suemcgee612]

IMHO, the VERY best.

[@lukeloveslauraalways]

Stumbled back to this again after a few years. I cry every time I watch it. Genie Francis and Tony Geary were magic. Too bad TG hated LnL later on.

[@debrahubbard763]

I don't think he truly hated it, he just was frustrated because he wanted to show what he could do as an actor! As Luke and Laura, he wasn't getting the chance.

[@sandyRndisco1]

FINALLY!!! My goodness rewatching this on June 23, 2021, and I still cry my eyes out.

[@robertosso5210]

this is the greatest scene in the history of soap operas

[@Joseph-j2r9z]

Lol

[@seventiesization]

I remember watching this back in 1983 and I burst into tears when they were reunited. Awesome!

[@sussezq]

Yeah.. this is one of the best scenes EVER!!!!

[@jamiebryant3487]

The song is hauntingly beautiful on these clips!! It really sets the backdrop for them reuniting!! I cry every time I hear Luke scream when he sees Laura!!! Just an amazing scene!!

[@seventiesization]

I remeber waiting for this episode and going out of my mind wanting L&L to be reunited. When they came together on the mansion grounds, I burst into tears with joy. Those were the days. Thank God GF has come back to where we love her most and reunited w/ her acting soulmate (as she described him) TG.

[@carloschambers6569]

I was a sophmore in h.s.in 1983 when this aired and I remember cutting school to see this..went to the electronics dept.at bloomingdales and stood there and watched..Best General Hospital scene filmed in the shows entire history..if you had been watching their romance from the very beginning in 1980 this was almost bigger than their wedding..nostalgia bought me to this specific scene 32 years later in May 2016..

[@sussezq]

+Carlos Chambers I know... they did an amazing job didn't they! From the directing, music, writing... and of course acting. STELLAR entertainment! Glad you got to re-watch!

[@carloschambers6569]

sussezq Glad you posted it!

[@Thunder-acro]

The most beautiful part about this scene is that it is genuine and played using their true emotions on reuniting. Tony Geary pushed really hard for Laura's return.

[@debikaysims9389]

I know TG needed her . . . his acting soulmate. I don’t think that ever changes even in 2023. How I adore the love expressed by Luke and Laura❤️❤️❤️

[@yvonnecooper5004]

Darling where have you been? Make believe... yes. In that moment pure joy and we believe TG and GF should read our posts How wonderful it would be to see them together ❤️ again. .

[@yvonnecooper5004]

This clip has to be in the anniversary show.

[@Thunder-acro]

@@yvonnecooper5004 what do you mean "where have you been "?

[@yvonnecooper5004]

@@Thunder-acro his most famous line from that clip. It's what I remember most.

[@sussezq]

Yeah, one of the best done scenes on television.

[@yvonnecooper5494]

2022. Do they realize the millions of fans they still have ?

[@suemcgee612]

I've seen this dozens of times, and I get excited every time. And I tear up every time, lol. These two and this love was SO powerful.😍

[@katewalsh2571]

I agree, I've never seen anything like it, before or since! Magnificent acting! Makes me cry every time I watch it.

[@maggiemizrachi513]

I was in high school...my siblings and friends would run out of the bus to watch the general hospital..... I was so in love with Luke...as was every teenage..lol

[@sarahswomley2580]

Same. i was a senior and had enough credits where I could skip first or last period and i opted to go to school early to make sure I'd get home in time to see GH

[@brendakilbourn8281]

I'll never forget this one. I cried so hard that I couldn't breathe. Best love story of all time.

[@suemcgee612]

Brenda Kilbourn I bawl like a baby every single time I watch it!!😍😍

[@sonyaleflore1273]

Right

[@robertosso5210]

i remember walking in the door coming home from school when this scene was going on and i remember my mom crying her eyes out, she cried so much

[@debikaysims9389]

I remember the build up with the song, the mystery woman in the shadows, the grieving and longing in Luke’s eyes. When this scene played out, I stood up and walked over to watch my set closely. Then Luke’s cry and running to Laura broke a dam of tears. So very powerful❤️❤️❤️

[@MsJanetLouise]

I could watch this a thousand times...

[@sussezq]

Some of us have!😉

[@ohsanski]

After all these years I’m still emotional watching this- best GH scene ever

[@jolpenrose]

Saw this at the very moment in 1983, and it still brings tears to my eyes!

[@CarolShook-yg9nn]

This scene still gives me chills after all these years. I have seen a lot of come back scenes for star crossed lovers but nothing will ever top this one with Luke and his Laura ❤❤

[@vincentsolyak5403]

I may not remember the day I watched this episode but knowing me I must've been on the edge of my couch waiting for Luke to finally see Laura. I must admit that the reason I started to watch GH was because they had so many beautiful young ladies (I was a teenager at the time with raging hormones, lol) but I stayed because of the amazing writing on this show. The Friday afternoon cliff hangers nagged me all weekend long. But is was most definitely the storyline of Luke and Laura that kept me faithful well into the 80's. Watching this clip after nearly forty years later and hearing Christopher Cross's "Think of Laura" theme still gives me goosebumps and catapults me back in time and brings tears to my eyes. Thanks so much for sharing these clips.

[@josephwilliams3185]

Luke and Laura, the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be, daytime's tv power couple ever!

[@PernellsBabe00]

Oh they made my cry in this clip. But they were tear of happiness.

[@lorraineb.9187]

I'm back again! Was just watching Luke in the avalanche and his long recovery from paralysis, only to find Holly married to Robert. I'm worn out from crying - I needed to watch something joyful and know L&L find happiness again! I do hope Luke and Laura have their happy ever after in the end this year!

[@jamiebryant3487]

This is one of my favorite scenes with TG and GF!! It makes me cry every time!! I love how he screams her name!!

[@coleenmcdonald2649]

I never tire of watching these two on the screen. Just amazing!

[@kathyseifert4415]

I can't stop watching this part of Laura's return. I have fallen in love with this part and watch it all the time. The way Luke and Laura react to each other after so long a part is so loving I watch it all the time. The romance between them is WOW!

[@BSGFREAK1]

I had to reset my password on my account specifically to comment on this. I was around a few years ago, and it seems every time Luke and Laura reunite in the present, I have to watch this storyline. It still gives me chills, though I've only seen it a thousand times. The power of the greatest silver screen couple will do that to you, I guess!

[@kerrydedalonis4431]

The way Luke screams Laura's name sends chills down my body.

[@lady5089]

Beautiful Sus. I will probably watch this a couple hundred times. LOL Ready for some more! How can anyone say that Tony Geary isn't all that??? He is the best! Genie F. too.

[@lynnmoore7029]

This is the best reunion of 2 people that I have ever seen. Probably gonna get people mad at me for saying this but....I enjoyed this better than the wedding.

[@sussezq]

Most here would agree!!

[@debikaysims9389]

I agree! I ain’t mad atcha😉

[@ronaldgranville9760]

Because of my Mom, ever since 1976, I have been watching Luke and Laura. I STILL LOVE LUKE AND LAURA!!!!!!!

[@Karreenna]

i love it when luke see laura and screams her name and when he had her in his arms OMG

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

I LOVE these scenes the most! I'll never forgive the writers for messing up their characters, they ruined Luke. Thankful we at least have these!

[@angiechambless1092]

Yes, they took a very likable character here, and turned him into a very self absorbent, selfish, arrogant, drunk who hated being tied down in marriage and fatherhood. Not the same Luke we adored. This Luke would have never taken up with Tracy Quartermaine. Very complex character through the years.

[@suemcgee612]

I know what's coming. But the anticipation is KILLING ME anyway. THAT'S good acting and writing. Just so well done.

[@luvccritters2]

that has got to be the best scene in soap history!!! All that emotion when he yells out Laura's name amazing. This episode still brings tears to my eyes every time I see it. I bawled like a baby the first time it aired and still when I hear the song Think of Laura. Thanks sussezq for the memories and capturing the greatest love story of all time!!

[@djmadijohnson]

I'm a grown ass man and I'm up here crying about Luke and Laura.

[@yvonnecooper5004]

They were phenomenal. Forever a Luke and Laura fan ❤️ .

[@MrsPenni-fd7ny]

Welcome to a most unique and loyal community.

[@brianhenson8083]

I am undone when he cries out "Laura". Loved the song Cris Cross.

[@sussezq]

It really was an amazing moment. ..right??

[@suemcgee612]

sussezq kills me. Every. Single. Time. You feel the desperation, disbelief, and joy in his voice!!!

[@eddiecater1429]

Yes I love this scene, but in the Cassadine Saga, Laura told Luke that her first choice was to stay with Nicholas & the Cassadines & leave Luke behind.

[@janetmyles8764]

@@eddiecater1429 She never wanted to stay with them.Nicolas waa.a rewrite.He didn't exist here.If he did the only thing she would have wanted would be Nicolas.She is only worried here about what they would do to Luke and the rest of her family!

[@eddiecater1429]

@@janetmyles8764 I know that Nicholas & Ethan are re-writes both something TG & GF wanted. I have other plans for Luke now.

[@Zeddiebgirl13]

The build up to this was absolutely the best....thank you for posting the whole story!

[@sussezq]

Been reading your posts.. knowing you wouldn't be able to hold the tears through the whole thing... now for the Denise Alexander, Genie Francis scenes... you'll have tears for that too!

[@80sgirl96]

I had never screamed at the TV so much in my life!

[@suemcgee612]

80's Girl in my head, every time I watch it, I'm screaming "LUKE, TURN AROUND!!!!" And I've seen it over a dozen times, and I STILL get excited, lol.

[@7bear]

YAY!!! Love it - finally together again - best chemistry ever seen

[@danielalukaschek1877]

Best lovestory ever and ever and ever ... every time you see them .. you belive in love .. they belive you in love thats so deep that nothing else compares.. these looks .. amazing .. thank you for upload this .. its very sad they bring it in germany .. i would like to look it again .. i knew it from my mother .. vut we only know the story from 79-82 than it was over .. rellay rellay sad

[@sussezq]

Daniela Scheffner Glad you are getting to watch now.. and yes, definitely a great love story!

[@christinewilliams2530]

Ouch, have you no sense of romance? If you had watched it when it first happened, you'd understand. This stuff was good enough to make me cut class in college, and I still love it today! Scotty was not a good match for her, he was boring and a stuffed shirt!

[@christinewilliams2530]

Good point, Cathy, I didn't think of it like that. I guess Loke is kind of a pig....he certainly did what he wanted when he wanted. Still, they had chemistry between them,

[@judithjerde1574]

Oh that velvet voice! Luke is so charming with Margaret.

[@GridironStuds]

As perfect a scene as there ever was

[@yoyo2ma520]

Luke completely forgot all about Holly when he was back with Laura. Loved that he became friends with Robert again before Laura came back.

[@9265704]

this brings back memories I remember this episode my mother was doing her hair and my father had got roped into the show and here's this big italian man yelling babe yer gonna mis luke seein laura c'mon leave ya hair alone

[@tyrarenae3486]

🤣🤣🤣Thats such a precious memory of your Parents! 😍I know so many of us can still recall what we were doing on the exact moment when Luke saw Laura!! I begged my Mom to allow me to miss school to see it!! It was like a national holiday!!

[@restless4400]

I cried watching this back then and I cried now. So wonderful! Thanks again for posting all of these clips. I've enjoyed them so much.

[@kwuanbrinson5006]

Unforgettable days and times.

[@slicerfan9]

Suz, my addicted to gh site used this clip today as a reference about the greatest love for Luke. We have always known and hoped and prayed for the happy ending. My favorite moment comes up soon when Lesley sees her ..... For anyone who doesn't know this woman worked tirelessly to make the best quality with what she could. It was a time consuming process and many of us would wait days for a snippet of the next clip to come. Suz gives me LNL when I need it most. Thank you Suz from the bottom of my heart. I hope your not so babies are doing well!

[@sussezq]

Whoever directed this was amazing.

[@ruadhrose]

I don’t know about directing, but Gloria Monty was the production brains behind it all at the time. I’m sure she called most of the shots.

[@izzatluv]

TG has always been my fave daytime actor and after watching most of your clips (still have some to go in the first playlist ) I remember why! Thanks for letting us relive this!

[@kittykitty7770]

I wish they would play these old reruns again best show ever.

[@sussezq]

kitty kitty Me too!!!

[@pamelacollins2746]

I would run home from school to watch and will never forget this day. My dad had seen the episode on a rare afternoon home for lunch and spilled the beans that the mystery woman was indeed Laura. I couldn’t wait to start the VCR.

[@csulastd89]

You are simply amazing for uploading these clips I have never seen them before. Thank you and the quality is amazing. These are truly beautiful clips.

[@taylorkendricks4538]

With the rapid progression of technology I'm anxiously awaiting the day someone will invent a time machine so I could be transported back to those days and times. Life was so much better and fun then and General Hospital was at it's fiery best. Luke & Laura forever.

[@w9hly]

I agree

[@tragicprincess8414]

Sign me up.

[@52jamaica]

@sussezq we were all holding our breaths...tell we knew it would really happen!!! Luke & Laura were BACK!!! One of the most anticipated scences ever on TV. I remember thinking....all is right with the world again, So well written, I would never get tried of watching it!!!

[@sonyab1974]

I'm rewatching this scene again. I haven't watched this in a long time. The anticipation was killing me! :) And then he sees her and calls her name and they hug, I got chills!! :)

[@2006bbbb1]

Its so hard going through this in order, isn't it? You want to jump ahead, but the build up makes the payoff all the more sweet, doesn't it?

[@sonyab1974]

@@2006bbbb1 Oh I know!!!! So hard. Yes the build up makes the payoff all the more sweet I agree! :)

[@cindyflora586]

Me too! Love this scene! The best reunion ever! So glad to see them working together again.

[@DreamlandExpress2007]

From a fashion perspective, I love Tony's suit and how the teal blue of his tie is related to Genie's dark blue jacket. =)

[@lorraineb.9187]

Oh, this makes me cry! Words just can't express... Thank you so much, sussezq, for all of this, I love being able to watch L and L whenever I want!

[@wln8888]

Jesus Christ this was so good 😭😭😭😭😭😭 I was a tiny kid born in 77 and I remember this !!!

[@sussezq]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for saying that.... posting JUSt this clip would have taken a LOT less time... but the impact just not the same. I am so glad you are vocalizing (so to speak, lol) what I thought.

[@sonyab1974]

Luke: LAURA! OH MY GOD! I'm a mess here! I can't stop crying! What a great scene between them! The way he screams out her name and the way he screams oh my God! I remember their reunion like it just happened yesterday! I was 8 yrs old and I was so happy! The reason why Genie Frances came back is because Tony Geary was leaving. If Genie Frances comes back again cus Tony is leaving again then I will be okay with it. Just reunite them writers! Let Laura come back from France.

[@ruadhrose]

I was just a kid but I remember watching both their wedding and this reunion with my mom who was a huge GH fan. We sat and screamed at the TV for Luke to look down when Laura was walking right beneath him. And when he finally saw her, we started yelling and cheering!

[@maryetter1690]

I remember this! I loved the good ole days❤️🥰

[@Shortypants1215]

Damn, that’s some good soap.

[@MichelleDonnellon]

I could watch this all day. Thanks for posting all these great clips. I was 16 during the GH reign...ran home from school everyday.

[@melissap1575]

It's so sad with Anthony Geary leaving that the Luke and Laura characters seem so cool with each other.

[@yvonnecooper5004]

Heartbroken. ❤️

[@gcnil]

GH and Another World were my Soaps. Coming home from school to watch them with my Mom was the best! 41 years later and, I still feel the same emotions I did in 1983. I don't think anyone can top this emotional reunion . Luke and Laura were the top love store to end all love stories

[@lovebeingamum40]

Yesss!!!!!!!! "Reunited And It Feels So Good".... -Peaches and Herb. Circa 1978. :-)

[@brianhenson8083]

"I'm not dreaming." 💗

[@sonyab1974]

Yeah this is one of the best reunions ever! :) I'm so very glad it happened! :)

[@sussezq]

@indagofl Mr. Geary is an absolute force of nature!! .. and there is just something even more incredible when Mr. Geary and Ms. FRancis are working together. Hard to explain, but they really do seem to compliment each other professionally as Luke and Laura do personally! So want to see my two faves working together again! Individually both incredibly talented actors.. together even greater than the sum of their two parts (if that is even possible!!). What I wouldn't do for that reunion!!!

[@wrjsell]

Like I said I've watched this clip a bunch of times, but it's funny how differently it's affecting me watching it with the whole story. I'm actually crying. Also, your quality is so much better than the other clips on here.

[@terricoleman5495]

I've been watching GH here on youtube in chronological order starting with 1981 Luke n Laura (I can't stand today's GH) and up to 1988. These two were gone a long time and no matter how much I still enjoy Robert, Holly, Anna, Duke, Sean, Tiffany, Frisco and Felicia, I miss these two! Their storylines were so great. I can't wait for their return in the early 90's.

[@Lukejunkie]

I've always wondered if they weren't both a little giddy with anticipation when they taped this scene.

[@sussezq]

+Lukejunkie They said they stayed in character ALL day!

[@terricoleman5495]

I saw an interview where Anthony Geary said the set was fun again with GF back. He said they laughed constantly. Their connection was apparent even off screen.

[@CarolWorth]

I'm in love with them all over again! And, I absolutely treasure this wonderful collection you've brought to us, Suzie!! Thank you...from the bottom of my heart!!! 🤗🥰

[@suemcgee612]

The first time I ever saw these episodes was on your channel, @sussezq. Man, they sure outdid themselves in the suspense department, didn't they?!! When I need a pick me up, I come to this s/l. I know I have said it a dozen times before, but thank you for taking the time to upload these. This is my happy place.😊❤️

[@sussezq]

So glad!! Makes the HOURS and HOURS and HOURS worth it!

[@kristadawson9859]

I remember watching this with my mom & both of us screaming and bursting into tears at "that" moment! I was allowed to leave school early that week to watch.