GH- Genie Francis and Tony Geary on the View- 2006

[@katharinedalton839]

Genie Francis always comes across as so warm and gracious on every interview I've ever seen of her. She's the type of person I'd like to meet and have a conversation with. I'm a true fan😊

[@tmol222]

@katharinedalton839 Many yrs ago I saw them with jonathan Jackson on some talk show where the audience asks questions, wasn't donahue. Someone asked genie how laura could fall for someone who looked 'rat-like' (my word, not hers cause i can't think what exactly she said), and some other not nice words to describe luke. She was booed by members of the audience. Genie answered with, I'm not answering that question. Tony wasn't happy about the names, but repeated the first word the lady described him as and said something like, I'll take that, begrudgingly. Then kept on with more of an answer.

[@ML-sy3bn]

There is no one else like Genie Francis.

[@daniellemarie334]

"he's already married but we'll get to that." love it!

[@tmol222]

Wasn't watching the view at that time because of someone on the panel, so I never saw this with Tony and genie. How cool!!

[@ParadiseVids]

There’s nobody like LUKE AND LAURA!!! ❤

[@cathleanjohnson675]

It was the wedding of the decade even if it wasn't real...

[@colleenr7268]

I find its hilarious when TG says hes going to make a lamp of the champagne bottle, and Laura said much the same thing when he said he was leaving the rest of the bottle at her place during Christmas 1980.

[@sandraoaks7887]

I can’t stand the View or the ppl on it or what the peddle but was willing to put up w/ them to c Tony & Genie once again. I worked so I never saw this. I loved them and am not a soap fan but LOVED Luke and Laura. Thanks!

[@CheekyThrill]

OMGosh Genie, how could anyone forget YOU!?

[@suestephan3255]

She bumped the the term dramatic actor. The best crier but when she gave a farewell to Tony( not there) many years later she said you were my soul mate. They played that truer than any Hollywood couple.

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

I'll never understand why the writers messed up their characters so badly. We all expect a certain level of disbelief in the reality of a soap, but they went completely off the rails especially with Luke's character. I can't figure out why they didn't realize how much it would hurt the show. L and L fans will never accept Luke with Tracy, or as an alcoholic jerk, or any scenario for their future that doesn't have them together. It would be great to have them do a miniseries to get them back together and finally happy before they end it. They really owe it to fans!

[@sussezq]

I will NEVER understand either!

[@the_Real_Grammy_of_6]

Sandy Juntunen Sandy Juntunen I am so glad that I’m not the only person who feels that way. I’ve always said that the “real” Luke would never be interested in someone like Tracy - or vice versa. The writers could have kept L & L still happily married, somehow. I refuse to accept Tracy & Luke are married. In my “GH”, L & L are & have always been happily married. They live on a private island that they bought a few years ago. They bought the island and live under assumed names, to stay hidden from the many enemies they have made over the years. I promise I’m not crazy, or living in my own little world 😆😆

[@sandraoaks7887]

Sandy, Brenda & Sussex, same here. Loved LUKE & LAURA. Not a fan of soaps but I loved these two. They r truly special. The reason they put Luke w/ Tracy was bc Tony was bored w/ doing to the same old thing. When he came back from time to time it was w/ the understanding that he could do something new. But of course I agree w/ u ladies.

[@IVant2BAlone]

I wonder if Tony had any input in that?

[@SHAWNEESKYWALKER]

I don't understand why the writers thought they could turn a rapist into a hero and family man. Disgusting. And the way he and Laura treated Nikolas. I seriously can't believe they got away with this $h!t.

[@wendysplace3867]

It's so hard to watch Rosie and Joy, (not a fan) but worth it to see Genie and Tony :)

[@sandraoaks7887]

Me as well, which says a lot 4 Tony & Genie.

[@katharinedalton839]

LnL are a soap opera institution. It's strange to see Tony/Luke with Jane/Tracy. I think they make great "sparring" partners but don't have any romantic chemistry. I know TG and JE are best friends in real life, and Tony has a lot of privileges with his character, including script approval, and I'm sure he had everything to do with getting Luke and Tracy. I know he was getting weary of LnL after so many years but Tracy?!? Really?!!

[@annasloan2349]

OMG I want the Luke and Laura t shirt I would wear it till it was a rag.

[@CatchupGirl71]

Thank you so much for posting this Sus! I've been looking all over for it. I've only seen Genie's solo appearance on The View for The Note around.

[@soultribe291]

I have never been a soap watcher but Luke and Laura are the royalty. I’ll watch these two

[@joycepietryga3818]

Genie s finest work was on north and south. loved the part where Bret had to hold Ashton by pitchfork while billy got away.

[@ellyreginald6546]

I thought her performance on North and South was awful. So boring

[@Zeddiebgirl13]

Thanks again,Sus for posting this and all of the clips. You win my award for best channel on KZbin!

[@sussezq]

:-) Has nothing to do with me!!! Cannot take any credit what so ever. It's all these extremely talented people!

[@christineadams1284]

Zelda Z I agree, susseqz is my Favorite Channel. It brings me joy and makes me smile. 💕

[@sandraoaks7887]

@@sussezqHOWEVER, you posted it otherwise these talented ppl would have been seen by many fans. Thanks. I wish I could find the L&L storyline n order from the beginning. I was only able 2 c it if I was sick etc.

[@lenny_walker4409]

I'm still gagging that Luke married Tracy Quartermaine😳🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dianned1094]

That was a major bad

[@shawnuel]

Well, Laura married Scotty again. Along with Commander William Riker.

[@redpine8665]

The actress who played Tracy is a very close friend to Tony in real life. Even in 2024. They've travelled together.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

​@@redpine8665Genie Francis (,Laura

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

​@@redpine8665Genie Francis (Laura) is also close to Tony Geary. He's was like an uncle to her real-life children.

[@willowz22]

This is the only time I’d ever watch the view lol

[@sandraoaks7887]

Me too.

[@Arabella--Leigh]

Tony should write a book about his time with Elizabeth Taylor, complete with pictures it would sell

[@erdissa1]

I miss the old Rosey ❤️

[@gwenmarie7311]

Thats was and still my show❤🌞❤🌞

[@joycepietryga3818]

all I remember was Laura cried allot and her mascara ran .

[@devinwilliams400]

2:06 Rosie made Joy mad 😂

[@justme9904]

Ha love when rosez tells joy to stop talking (joy said she doesn’t follow soaps)

[@christineadams1284]

I just got notice from "Genie Fans" that Laura is Mayor. How ironic, Luke was Mayor in 83. I may just have to tune into GH and find out what is going on. 💕

[@sussezq]

And you know they have not yet mentioned that Laura has previously lived in the mayor's Mansion Circa 2019 because well...I don't even think they know. GH history is long gone to them and they don't seem to care. 😢

[@sandraoaks7887]

@@sussezqThat’s too bad. I’m not a soap opera fan but I enjoyed the L&L storyline. I even thought they ruined the storyline when they added kids but Lucky was perfectly matched w/ them. Great actor as well. I’ll never understand why Tony didn’t make it to night time tv.

[@fnaflover467]

You all are great love you all

[@melodyherman]

I want that tshirt!!!

[@dianemccullich2194]

To funny Rosie

[@carolynstewart8465]

One wonders what these two say backstage waiting to go on. Probably big eyerolls...here we go again baby! It's showtime!😨

[@melodyherman]

Yep. The vintage one :) Ill have to see if i can find it.

[@sussezq]

Is it the LnL one? I think they sold it on ABCdotcom not long ago!

[@lynnmoore7029]

I think TG is into a lot of stuff.

[@suestephan3255]

Reasons why this hot couple who made it so believable that they could be romantic in real life.

[@sussezq]

@CatchupGirl71 Anything for you! : )

[@abunchahooey]

Joy as usual has to butt in and blab about stuff she knows absolutely nothing about. I’m no Rosie fan, but it was funny hearing her attempt to shut Joy up. 😂

[@nateboytwo]

Joy ? Really .. is this the time to discuss character names .. admitting you don’t watch soaps … SMH Rosie , was completely right

[@carter7937]

Idk who Genie Francis but she totally snubbed everyone but Joy and Rosie.

[@sandraoaks7887]

Really? I didn’t c it that way. All I’ve ever heard is how loved & talented she is. Who knows though, who ls really kind and who’s a jerk. But I’d b surprised to find ppl saying that ab her.

[@penny4chz]

Nah, the others really didnt seem to have a concept of who she is. If you didnt watch soaps in the 80's and you were alive, you saw their wedding & knew all the details. That level of stardom is hard to come by these days, maybe Beyonce & JZ?

[@2plynch]

I know this comment I am agreeing with was written five years ago, but I am so glad to know that others agree with me. I will never ever forgive the writers of General Hospital for destroying the Luke and Laura legacy and beautiful love story. The thought of Luke with that awful Tracy Q or any other woman makes me sick to my stomach!!! They just ruined the show for me. I stopped watching!!!

[@joycebluestein1985]

Rosie is so rude with a negative attitude

[@mellio9077]

love Joy! she’s so hilarious

[@hotgritz4sho]

And the nit-so-subtle barb Joy shot at Rosie about the water gun years later became the running joke in a skit on SNL (with Leslie Jones as Whoopie Goldberg shooting a water pistol at the ladies when they got out of hand!)

[@hotgritz4sho]

I love Rosie but I just realized how she sthill thought she was on her old show. She was so excited and rightfully enthusiastic about the guests but she inadvertently dominated the segment with her questions and comments.

[@lizlee6290]

@@hotgritz4sho I dunno, I think the other three were kind of clueless about the GH/L&L phenomenon. Behar especially. She didn't even know who Tracy or the Quartermaines are, which tells me she she probably never even watched GH. Ever! I think Rosie pretty much carried the show. She was as enthusiastic as the audience!

[@dianned1094]

Ooooo I can’t find nothing about her to love but glad someone found it

[@uploadingjoy9120]

I tried watching this but the hosts are unbearable.

[@bonnieirvin5793]

Is Tony Geary gay? (The reference to many "queens" watching GH)

[@christineadams1284]

Bonnie Irvin Yes. If you watch the interview with him during our world prison lockdown he basically tells us he is. Amsterdam fits his lifestyle well, he feels comfortable there. 💜

[@yevettebamber4273]

Yes he's gay. Lol he came out in his last interview in 2015. Thou most of us knew Al long time ago

[@suestephan3255]

What 205 interview? I did not hear he admitted to that reference.

[@avanoelle2805]

Maybe he’s bi I thought he dated Elizabeth Taylor as well

[@arladicey]

​@@avanoelle2805 He did, by his own words, for two years. At some point, Liz was the first one to say something publicly about it.

[@StarshipTrooper32]

Rosie O'Donnell......where is she nowadays? Still sad Donald Trump is President? LOL :)

[@dianned1094]

As sweet as genie Francis is I can only imagine how terrible it was to sit or put up with joy joyless behar What a witch ?!!! For real