General Hospital (often abbreviated as GH) is an American daytime television soap opera.
General Hospital is listed in Guinness World Records as the longest-running American soap opera in production, and the second in American history after Guiding Light.
Concurrently, General Hospital is the world’s third longest-running scripted drama series in production after British serials The Archers and Coronation Street, as well as the world’s second-longest-running televised soap opera still in production.
General Hospital premiered on the ABC television network on April 1, 1963.
General Hospital is the longest-running serial produced in Hollywood, and the longest-running entertainment program in ABC television history.
General Hospital also holds the record for most Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series, with 14 wins.
General Hospital became the oldest American soap opera on September 17, 2010, following the final broadcast of CBS’ As the World Turns.
On April 14, 2011, ABC announced the cancellation of both All My Children and One Life to Live, leaving General Hospital as the last remaining soap opera airing on the network after January 13, 2012.
General Hospital celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2013.
Who used to plays Nicholas Cassadine on General Hospital?
Nikolas Cassadine is a fictional character from General Hospital, and the character has been played by more than one actor.
Originated by actor Tyler Christopher in 1996, he left the show on July 14, 1999.
Due to Nikolas’ importance on the soap, he was immediately replaced by Coltin Scott on July 20, 1999. However, Coltin Scott left the role on April 16, 2003, as Christopher made his return on April 21, 2003.
Tyler Christopher then vacated the role on July 28, 2011, after he was let go from the series.
Christopher once again reprised the role on a recurring basis in honor of the soaps’ fiftieth anniversary; he was later upgraded to a series regular.
Actor Nick Stabile took claim of the role in June 2016 in Christopher’s absence.