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Today in Soap Opera History: August 13

1982: Days of our Lives' Jessica and Joshua were married. 1984: A Martinez debuted as Cruz on Santa Barbara . 1993: Mauri…

Roger Newcomb • August 13, 2026

From the Archive: Maurice Benard Interviews (2010, 2011, 2013)

We Love Soaps has always enjoyed speaking with Emmy Award-winning actor Maurice Benard, who has played Sonny Corinthos on Genera…

Roger Newcomb • August 21, 2025

'General Hospital' Airing "What If" Sonny Episode to Celebrate 25 Years or Maurice Benard

What if… Sonny Corinthos never got wrapped up in a life of organized crime? What if… he never took a single life? ABC soap opera…

Roger Newcomb • November 07, 2018

'General Hospital' Partners with The SCAN Foundation & Next Avenue to Offer Alzheimer's Resources & Support

The Corinthos family has something in common with millions of American families — the desire to provide quality care for a loved …

Roger Newcomb • October 22, 2018

'General Hospital' Celebrates 25 Years of Maurice Benard as Sonny Corinthos

ABC7 in Los Angeles stopped by the set of General Hospital on Monday for the 25th anniversary celebration of Maurice Benard playi…

Roger Newcomb • August 14, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (August 13)

1982: Days of our Lives' Jessica and Joshua were married. 1984: A Martinez debuted as Cruz on Santa Barbara . 1993: Mauri…

Roger Newcomb • August 13, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (August 13)

1982: Days of our Lives' Jessica and Joshua were married. 1984: A Martinez made his first appearance as Cruz on Santa Barb…

Roger Newcomb • August 13, 2017

'General Hospital' Star Maurice Benard Included in "Deconstructing Stigma" Exhibit at Logan Airport

Maurice, 53 A photograph of General Hospital Emmy winning actor Maurice Benard is one of 34 pictures lining the 235-foot-long …

Roger Newcomb • December 03, 2016

Watch Maurice Benard's 'Spoonful of Paolo' Interview

Paolo Presta and Maurice Benard General Hospital Emmy winner Maurice Benard sat down with A Spoonful of Paolo's Paolo Pre…

Roger Newcomb • November 30, 2016

ABC Wants You to Catch the 'General Hospital' Fever in New Promos

"Catch the fever, the GH fever," says ABC's new promos for General Hospital . Using iconic song, "Fever,&quo…

Roger Newcomb • September 27, 2016

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Returning to 'General Hospital'

Stephen A. Smith tweeted a photo with GH star Laura Wright on Monday.  "Damn, I'm a lucky man," he wrote. "On…

Roger Newcomb • March 08, 2016

'General Hospital' Emmy Winner Maurice Benard to Guest Star on 'Castle'

Jonathan Silverman, Maurice Benard and Nathan Fillion on the set of Castle . General Hospital star Maurice Benard revealed on …

Roger Newcomb • March 05, 2016

'General Hospital' Star Maurice Benard Discussed His Bipolar Disorder with Dr. Oz (Video)

Dr. Oz and Maurice Benard General Hospital star Maurice Benard appeared Thursday on The Dr. Oz Show to discuss his struggle …

Roger Newcomb • February 28, 2016

Watch Clips of 'The Joyful Storm' Soap Opera from the Movie 'Joy' (Video)

You've never seen a soap opera quite like The Joyful Storm .'That's because it only exists within the upcoming movie …

Roger Newcomb • December 18, 2015

Today in Soap Opera History (August 13)

1982: Days of our Lives' Jessica and Joshua were married. 1984: A Martinez made his first appearance as Cruz on Santa Barb…

We Love Soaps • August 13, 2015

'General Hospital' Star Maurice Benard Jokes "We Got Rid of the Writer"

Maurice Benard speaking to fans during the GH Fan Club Weekend event he co-hosted with Chad Duell and Bryan Craig. Over the p…

We Love Soaps • August 09, 2015

GH Fanclub Weekend Event: 'Sonny & Sons' at 4 P.M. on August 8

General Hospital Fan Club Weekend is only a month away, with a number of exciting events planned including "Sonny & Son…

We Love Soaps • July 07, 2015

Flashback: 'General Hospital' Star Maurice Benard in R.O.A.R.'s "We Gotta Do It" Music Video

Maurice Benard in the "We Gotta Do It" music video. R.O.A.R.'s single "We Gotta Do It" was climbing th…

We Love Soaps • April 09, 2015

Maurice Benard Staying Put at 'General Hospital'

Maurice Benard confirmed via Twitter he has renewed his contract and will remain on General Hospital . It's great to stay hom…

Kev • December 28, 2014

'Oprah: Where Are They Now?' Features 'General Hospital' Star Maurice Benard This Sunday

On Sunday, October 5, Emmy-winning General Hospital actor Maurice Benard updates Oprah: Where Are They Now? on his ongoing batt…

Kev • October 01, 2014