General Hospital Menu About Bios Episodes Photos Releases Videos Releases June 29, 2026 LATE-NIGHT MEETS DAYTIME WHEN JOHN OLIVER, EMMY® AWARD-WINNING HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF ‘LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER,’ CHECKS INTO ‘GENERAL HOSPITAL’ ON JULY 2, 3 AND 6 John Oliver, Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” has been cast in a significant guest role on “General Hospital.” He will appear across a three-episode arc airing on July 2, 3 and 6. Oliver broke the news of his casting on the June 28 episode of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” On his March 8 show, Oliver lobbied to be cast in a “juicy” role on “General Hospital,” and “GH” was happy to oblige. “General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini said, “When John Oliver publicly threw down the gauntlet and said he wanted to appear on a soap, we didn’t hesitate for a second. He was everything you’d hope he’d be: prepared, professional, funny and genuinely kind to everyone on set. He plays an integral character in the story, and I can’t wait for fans to see who he crosses paths with in Port Charles.” “General Hospital was everything I hoped it would be. It’s a true honor to be a small stain on the history of this illustrious show, Press Release - Daytime December 15, 2023 ‘General Hospital’ Celebrates Milestone 60th Anniversary With ‘General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling’ Primetime Special Airing Thursday, Jan. 4, on ABC ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning daytime drama “General Hospital” will celebrate its milestone 60th anniversary with a primetime special, “General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling,” airing THURSDAY, JAN. 4 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, next day on Hulu. The television event will feature fan-favorite cast members from throughout the years as they pull back the curtain on six decades in Port Charles, including behind-the-scenes moments, bloopers, a special fan tribute and more exciting surprises honoring “General Hospital”’s legacy. The special will feature “GH” cast members Maurice Benard, Jane Elliot, Genie Francis, Finola Hughes, Kelly Monaco, Laura Wright and more. Joining the robust slate of current and past cast members for this retrospective look at “General Hospital” are recent “Dancing with the Stars” winner and pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, film and television star Emma Samms, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter/actor Rick Springfield, and actress Press Release - Daytime January 11, 2023 UPDATE: ‘General Hospital’ Celebrates Historic 60th Anniversary on April 1, 2023 ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning daytime drama “General Hospital” will celebrate its 60th anniversary on April 1, 2023. To honor the milestone, the network is set to present the cast and crew with a stage dedication on the Prospect Studios lot, permanently commemorating the show’s legacy and serving as a reminder of the history that has been made in that very spot. The show will kick off its anniversary programming at the end of March with a special episode honoring the late Sonya Eddy, who played “GH” head nurse Epiphany Johnson on the series since 2006. Then, the beloved Nurses Ball returns starting the week of April 3, a fictional glamorous charity event complete with red-carpet fashion and musical performances from the illustrious citizens of Port Charles dedicated to HIV/AIDS awareness. This marks the first time the Nurses Ball has aired since 2020. The festivities will then continue as icons of Port Charles unite to stop a legendary threat from the past. Jane Elliot is set to reprise h Press Release - Daytime
June 29, 2026 LATE-NIGHT MEETS DAYTIME WHEN JOHN OLIVER, EMMY® AWARD-WINNING HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF ‘LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER,’ CHECKS INTO ‘GENERAL HOSPITAL’ ON JULY 2, 3 AND 6 John Oliver, Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” has been cast in a significant guest role on “General Hospital.” He will appear across a three-episode arc airing on July 2, 3 and 6. Oliver broke the news of his casting on the June 28 episode of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” On his March 8 show, Oliver lobbied to be cast in a “juicy” role on “General Hospital,” and “GH” was happy to oblige. “General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini said, “When John Oliver publicly threw down the gauntlet and said he wanted to appear on a soap, we didn’t hesitate for a second. He was everything you’d hope he’d be: prepared, professional, funny and genuinely kind to everyone on set. He plays an integral character in the story, and I can’t wait for fans to see who he crosses paths with in Port Charles.” “General Hospital was everything I hoped it would be. It’s a true honor to be a small stain on the history of this illustrious show, Press Release - Daytime
December 15, 2023 ‘General Hospital’ Celebrates Milestone 60th Anniversary With ‘General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling’ Primetime Special Airing Thursday, Jan. 4, on ABC ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning daytime drama “General Hospital” will celebrate its milestone 60th anniversary with a primetime special, “General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling,” airing THURSDAY, JAN. 4 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, next day on Hulu. The television event will feature fan-favorite cast members from throughout the years as they pull back the curtain on six decades in Port Charles, including behind-the-scenes moments, bloopers, a special fan tribute and more exciting surprises honoring “General Hospital”’s legacy. The special will feature “GH” cast members Maurice Benard, Jane Elliot, Genie Francis, Finola Hughes, Kelly Monaco, Laura Wright and more. Joining the robust slate of current and past cast members for this retrospective look at “General Hospital” are recent “Dancing with the Stars” winner and pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, film and television star Emma Samms, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter/actor Rick Springfield, and actress Press Release - Daytime
January 11, 2023 UPDATE: ‘General Hospital’ Celebrates Historic 60th Anniversary on April 1, 2023 ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning daytime drama “General Hospital” will celebrate its 60th anniversary on April 1, 2023. To honor the milestone, the network is set to present the cast and crew with a stage dedication on the Prospect Studios lot, permanently commemorating the show’s legacy and serving as a reminder of the history that has been made in that very spot. The show will kick off its anniversary programming at the end of March with a special episode honoring the late Sonya Eddy, who played “GH” head nurse Epiphany Johnson on the series since 2006. Then, the beloved Nurses Ball returns starting the week of April 3, a fictional glamorous charity event complete with red-carpet fashion and musical performances from the illustrious citizens of Port Charles dedicated to HIV/AIDS awareness. This marks the first time the Nurses Ball has aired since 2020. The festivities will then continue as icons of Port Charles unite to stop a legendary threat from the past. Jane Elliot is set to reprise h Press Release - Daytime
