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Genie Francis Takes Us Inside ‘General Hospital’s Anniversary Episode Honoring Leslie Charleson

Genie Francis recalls a particularly memorable and terrifying scene with Leslie Charleson, sometime after 1977 when Charleson joined the show, during which Francis believes she was around 15 years old.
Years ago, the show, General Hospital, was produced live-to-tape, creating a high-pressure environment for the actors.
During the scene, Francis noticed terror in Charleson's eyes as Charleson momentarily forgot her lines, but they managed to get through it.
Following the scene, Charleson grabbed and hugged Francis, and they both burst into tears, overwhelmed by the experience, which Francis describes as "utterly terrifying."
General Hospital will celebrate its 62nd anniversary on April 1st with a special episode honoring Leslie Charleson, who passed away on January 12th, featuring Francis as Mayor Laura Collins dedicating the Dr. Monica Quartermaine Cardiac Wing, and Francis reflects on her 48-year journey with the show, feeling victorious and proud despite the challenges.

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Genie Francis Takes Us Inside ‘General Hospital’s Anniversary Episode Honoring Leslie Charleson

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The 62nd Anniversary Episode Of 'General Hospital' Will Honor Dr. Monica Quartermaine, Played By The Late Leslie Charleson

ABC’s “General Hospital” will celebrate its 62nd anniversary on Tuesday, April 1, and that day’s episode will honor one of the show’s most iconic characters, Dr. Monica Quartermaine, who had been portrayed by the late Leslie Charleson since 1977. Leslie CharlesonScott Kirkland/ABC While the episode was written before Charleson’s death on January 12, 2025, at the age of 79, the introduction of the Dr. Monica Quartermaine Cardiac Wing will dedica…

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