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This Week in Soap Opera History: A Look Back at the Moments That Made Daytime Magic

Every day, I share highlights from Today in Soap Opera History—but some weeks are simply too rich not to revisit in a bigger way.…

Roger Newcomb • November 29, 2025

The Edge of Night

Today in Soap Opera History (November 29)

1985:  General Hospital's  Robert and Anna explained to Robin why they hadn't told her the truth about being her parent…

Roger Newcomb • November 29, 2018

The Edge of Night

Today in Soap Opera History (November 29)

1985:  General Hospital's  Robert and Anna explained to Robin why they hadn't told her the truth about being her parent…

Roger Newcomb • November 29, 2017

Spoilers

Michael Sutton Bringing Stone Cates Back to 'General Hospital' in August

Emmy nominated ator Michael Sutton will be reprising his role as Stone Cates on General Hospital in August. Sutton played Ston…

Roger Newcomb • July 16, 2017

The Edge of Night

Today in Soap Opera History (November 29)

1985:  General Hospital's  Robert and Anna explained to Robin why they hadn't told her the truth about being her parent…

Roger Newcomb • November 29, 2016

The Edge of Night

Today in Soap Opera History (November 29)

1985:  General Hospital's  Robert and Anna explained to Robin why they hadn't told her the truth about being her parent…

Roger Newcomb • November 29, 2015

Michael Sutton

50 Greatest Soap Couples: #41 Stone & Robin From GENERAL HOSPITAL

COUPLE:  Michael "Stone" Cates & Robin Scorpio SHOW: GENERAL HOSPITAL RANK: 41 PLAYED BY: Stone: Michael Su…

Roger Newcomb • July 15, 2012

Michael Sutton

CLASSIC CLIP: Stone's Tells Robin He's HIV-Positive on GENERAL HOSPITAL

One of the most memorable scenes in the touching Stone and Robin love story on GENERAL HOSPITAL was the day he told her he was HIV…

Roger Newcomb • March 15, 2012

Michael Sutton

CLASSIC CLIP: Stone's Death on GENERAL HOSPITAL

Stone's death on GENERAL HOSPITAL was one of the most memorable scenes in soap opera history. "Oh, Robin, I see you.&quo…

Roger Newcomb • December 01, 2011

World AIDS Day

WLS World AIDS Day With Michael Sutton - Part Two

In Part One of our interview with Michael Sutton for World AIDS Day, the acclaimed actor discussed taking on the role of HIV pat…

Damon L. Jacobs • December 02, 2010

World AIDS Day

WLS World AIDS Day With Michael Sutton - Part One

He was the central part of one of the most important AIDS stories in American history.  His portrayal of Stone Cates on GENERAL H…

Damon L. Jacobs • December 01, 2010

Michael Sutton

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Stone Visits Robin When She's Trapped In a Well

When GENERAL HOSPITAL's Robin Scorpio was trapped in a well in 2010 she was visited by a vision of Stone, who encouraged her t…

Roger Newcomb • September 29, 2010

We Love Soaps TV

WE LOVE SOAPS TV 2.06 Kimberly McCullough & Michael Sutton

On the latest episode of We Love Soaps TV (2.06), host Stephen Seidel talks with General Hospital Emmy winner Kimberly McCullough…

We Love Soaps • September 28, 2010

Michael Sutton

CLASSIC CLIP: Robin Tells Stone She Loves Him on GENERAL HOSPITAL

Stone and Robin's memorable love story and his eventual death on GENERAL HOSPITAL was one of the most memorable in the show…

Roger Newcomb • July 15, 2010

Michael Sutton

Flashback: Real-Life AIDS Lessons (1995)

Real-Life AIDS Lessons For Two Playing a Part By John J. O'Connor New York Times December 7, 1995 Pity the do-good proje…

Roger Newcomb (We Love Soaps) • March 08, 2008