On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In 1980, Tracy, fed up with Susan and Mitch's rendezvous, donates two million dollars to Mitch's campaign for governor in exchange for him breaking things off with Susan. Spouses He attracted the attention of two women: upscale restaurant waitress Susan Moore, with whom he was in love, and wealthy Tracy Quartermaine who had just ended a disastrous marriage to faux Lord Larry Ashton. All Rights Reserved. It was during this time that Lila established a friendship with some of the not so wealthy characters of Port Charles, especially Luke Spencer, a fact that rattled her husband who didn't trust him after the whole Ice Princess crisis ended even though Luke had saved Port Charles from freezing. Meanwhile, Susan learns Scott forged her signature to give him back power of attorney, and she files a lawsuit against him. Laura hits Theresa with a camera and accidentally kills her. In 1979 Brown was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress. When Monica learns that Rick had asked Lesley Faulkner to marry him, she asks Jeff for a divorce. Laura invited Rick to give her away at the wedding. Brock who treated her with contempt, something Heather instantly resented. Following a sixteen-year absence, Robinson reprised the role from June 27 to August 30, 2002, at which point the character was murdered at the hands of Scott Baldwin on August 9, 2002. Robinson played Rick Webber #2 on General Hospital from 1978 to 1986 where he was involved in a triangle with his wife Lesley Webber and the married Monica Quartermaine. Johnny leaves town after Packy dies, and months later, Amy receives a letter indicating that he is breaking up with her, leaving her heartbroken. Movies. The role was originated by Michael Gregory, who appeared on the series from 1976 to 1978. Armed with bottles and other restaurant devices, Ruby and the other guests helped the fed's knock these characters out, sending them to prison. In 1979, Rick and Monica rekindle their romance despite her new marriage to Alan Quartermaine (Stuart Damon). For Australian writer, see. Lila Morgan Quartermaine was born on April 29, 1918. In major casting news, General Hospital has finally cast the role of Dr. Jeff Webber (previously played by Richard Dean Anderson from 1976-1981) and his wife, Carolyn Webber. The series first cast Ames' real-life daughter, Christine Cahill, to play Tom as a baby.[14]. The following year, Jimmy Lee's mother, Beatrice, came to town, revealing herself to be nothing like how Edward remembered her, and stirred up more trouble, trying to further blackmail the family, but after accidentally swallowing Lila's heart medication, died herself. She was found catatonic after Dr. Katz was rushed into surgery, and after recovering, Dr. Katz simply decided to resign from General Hospital, warning Heather that he may return, and Cynthia may recover. Theresa panics and attacks Laura. In 1981, they break up and Jeff has an affair with Diana, who finally tells Jeff that P.J. When Heather reveals she is pregnant, Jeff tells her to have an abortion. He is the son of the late, Lars Webber and his wife, Helene Webber and the older half-brother of Dr. Jeff Webber. Robin Mattson Brings Wacky Mess, Heather Webber BACK to General Hospital! This meant that Tom was in fact Tommy's father. Rick drugs a hysterical Laura to keep her from remembering the incident and over the years, she eventually blocks out the entire ordeal. Lesley is revealed to be alive in 1996, but he and Lesley do not reunite until 2002. She visited Port Charles periodically over the next year, settling in town in 1980 permanently when Edward moved the headquarters of ELQ offices there. Rick Webber, Jr. In the 1970s, the city was named Port Charles, New York. Grandchildren On April 2, 2013, Rick appears as a ghost along with Alan and Emily Quartermaine (Natalia Livingston). Heather is seen again when Damian Spinelli looks for information on Franco's long-lost daughter. Cause/reason The attempt fails and Roy is shot by Mitch's security detail. Jeff later asks Heather for a divorce and married another woman, whom Lesley later identifies as being named Carolyn on Thanksgiving in 1982. Heather convinces Todd to let Ta think the baby is hers, and leaves Ta's stillborn baby in place of Sam's. She's locked up, and Anna finally pressures her to reveal that Luke and Scott are locked up in Miscavige because she convinced the staff to help her out after Heather's last run in with Victor Cassadine. When Lila began demanding that the family, including Alan and Monica, had dinner together once a week, it created much tension, but Lila hoped that it would eventually show them how much they really loved each other, having dealt with Edward the same way when he strayed with other women. Heather makes her way to General Hospital, where Jason and Sam get the baby back after a standoff in which Heather is severely injured. They are surprised to learn they are grandparents when it is revealed in 1993 that Scott fathered high school graduate Karen Wexler with his secretary Rhonda Wexler when he was a law student. A furious Alan moves out in October 1981 and moves in with Susan at her cottage. What Happened to Sonny on GENERAL HOSPITAL. Home; About; Program; FAQ; Registration; Sponsorship; Contact; Home; About; Program; FAQ; Registration; Sponsorship . To protect her daughter, Lesley confessed to the murder, but Laura eventually came clean. The Real Reason Why the Babies Are So Big on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Marshall on GENERAL HOSPITAL Everything You Need To Know. Heather later breaks out of Miscavige, and reveals that Franco is actually her son with Scott Baldwin. Rick and Lesleys wedding was an intimate affair. Later, Joe invites his stepmother Rose to join him in Albany, which she accepts. In 1983, after finding out that Scott Baldwin was threatening to expose Bobbie's past as a former prostitute in order to keep Luke from being elected Mayor of Port Charles, Ruby pays a visit to Scotty's father, Lee Baldwin. Sarah is the only Webber sibling who is close with Jeff. [39] Tracy finances his campaign for State Senate to keep a hold over him. Crane Tolliver is revealed to be the killer. When Monica is diagnosed with breast cancer, Gail and Bobbie are among her staunchest supporters, tolerating her emotional outbursts and providing her with a shoulder to cry on when her vulnerabilities surface. Joe and detective Burt Ramsey believe Heather Webber is guilty, but Joe is hesitant because he is attracted to Heather. Jeff disappears for a time until he shows up at a bar called Barney's Place where he is drunk and high on amphetamines. After this, Heather was assigned to be under the treatment of the gentle Dr. Gail Baldwin who soon gave her a favorable report after Scotty tried to convince Gail to no avail that Heather was not cured. Gail gives Monica advice about her love life when she is torn between Alan Quartermaine and Rick Webber. Jeff lives and they decide not to tell him the truth. She's later visited by a mystery man, who turns out to be Franco, alive and well. Nikolas Cassadine Lucky SpencerLulu Spencer(adoptive; via Laura) [10] After some speculation Mattson might be done with the show, she was again seen on-screen in September 2012, making sporadic returns as Heather's various storyline arcs dictated over the next year and a half. Robinson returned to "GH" after a 16-year absence in 2002, only to see the character of Rick killed off in a controversial storyline that altered the back story. [20] [5], In early 1991, Bobbie comes across a patient she is sure is Luke, but Ruby immediately recognizes the man as Bill Eckert, Luke's cousin from the other side of the family whom they have been estranged with for years. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. Lee Baldwin had been married to Caroline Chandler Baldwin when Caroline was lost at sea with her son. Heather kidnaps Skye. In July, Lila tells Edward she loves him before going to bed for the evening. When Tracy came back to town in 1989, family drama was stirred up again after Edward was believed to have been killed in a plane crash and the family battled over the estate. Susan and Scott become romantically involved much to Heather's dismay. Carolyn Webber General Hospital Portrayed by Denise Crosby Current status Offscreen Duration 2022-23 First appearance October 28, 2022 (in a photo) October 31, 2022 (in person) Last appearance February 2, 2023 Cause/reason Left town Created by Chris Van Etten and Dan O'Connor Introduced by Frank Valentini Profile Gender Female Occupation Lured in by the Quartermaine fortune, Mitch married Tracy, but continued to see Susan on the side. While in the attic of their old home, Laura remembers a terrifying incident that occurred in the summer of 1978. When old friend David Hamilton was injured, Rick invited him to recuperate with the family, but this led to David making a pass at Lesley. She reveals that after Jeff left her, he had an affair with a woman, Naomi Dreyfus, and Heather figures out that Hayden Barnes, Naomi's daughter, is in fact Jeff's unknown daughter. Amy is the daughter of Barbara and Jason Vining and sister to Laura Spencer. Lesley finds out the truth and brings Laura home; Laura returns to the Vinings when she is homesick. In 1977, Rick resurfaced alive and well and Monica and Jeff's marriage collapsed. Eventually Ruby warms to Elizabeth and gives her a job at Kelly's. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Back in 2002, Laura, (Rick's Step-Daughter) was the supposed killer of Rick, but Scotty Baldwin was the actual killer.They made it out as if Dr. Webber had turned into a villain to justify his murder. Laura went to Luke with information that both of his sons, Lucky and Ethan, had . Simone soon found herself pregnant. Rick and Ginny leave Port Charles in the fall of 1986. August 12, 2002Port Charles, New York Ultimately, Lesley helped deliver Monicas baby and found out it was Ricks son. She was afraid that if Tom knew the baby lived, that he would contest the divorce, which was not yet finalized. When Lee decides not to seek re-election, they decide to spend time traveling. Lesley and Rick split, but she still supported his seeking custody of his son although it was later revealed that Alan Jr (A.J.) Steve Hardy and Audrey finally married and Steve adopted Tommy. Following this role, he joined Another World in late 1987 where he played the role of Jason Frame and was reunited with Denise Alexander who had played Lesley on "GH". In 1977, Jeff has a slow recovery from his bullet wound and Monica reconciles with him out of guilt. Doug Sheehan portrayed the role from 1979 to 1982. Gail and Monica's close relationship was threatened briefly when a jealous patient who knew them in the past revealed that Monica had been seduced by Gail's late husband, Greg. Upset at first by this, she eventually forgave Monica. But the reunion also caused Laura to experience terrifying flashbacks to murdering nurse Theresa Carter, who she caught having an affair with Rick. She's discovered by Luke, who she gets locked up in Miscavige, and takes Carly to the catacombs in Wyndemere. In the mid-1970s, it is revealed that Laura is actually the daughter of Lesley Williams and had been switched at birth with Barbara's real daughter, who had been stillborn. After Heather was cleared of Diana's murder, the judge sentenced Heather to probation for six months, allowing her psychiatrist, Dr. Seymour Katz, to decide if Heather would go free, go to jail or be sentenced to an institution. Heather discovered that Dr. Katz had left his previous employer under bizarre circumstances, and found one of his patients, a young woman named Cynthia Elliott, who had accused Dr. Katz of making improper advances towards her. She escapes and tries to kidnap Danny, Jason and Sam's son, again, but is thwarted; first by Stephen Clay, then by Rafe Kovich, Jr. She tries to kill Olivia, but ends up stabbing Steve instead. . [6] During his .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}2+12 years in town, Bill and Ruby are very antagonistic to each other. Believing Steve is on his deathbed, his wife Audrey Hardy tells Jeff that Steve is his biological father. After Jeff and Monica have a fight, Heather comforts him and they have sex. Current status Disappointed, Lila kicks Tracy out of the mansion. So Susan took Jason back to Port Charles with Alan while Heather gave the second baby to Nurse Besty Frank who did the ultrasound on Susan, who was also raising Heather's son Franco later on Besty would leave the baby at an orphanage, eventually the child was revealed to have grown into a Navy SEAL named Andrew Cain. Adam Huss Opens up About Returning to GENERAL HOSPITAL, Dex on GENERAL HOSPITAL Everything You Need To Know. Susan then relocates to New York City and secretly gives birth in September. Lesley made occasional appearances in Port Charles in subsequent years, putting on a doctors coat again to dig up details of Lukes medical condition, being shocked by Cesar Faisons return on Halloween, and paying Monica a visit. [12] When Laura wants to divorce Scott after falling in love with Luke Spencer, Lee burns the divorce papers but later admits what he did. It has been going strong ever since. In July, Susan is devastated when Alan postpones his divorce, reunites with Monica, and tells Susan it is over for good. The actor spoke to Soap Opera Digest about joining the ABC soap and his co-stars. Luke tells the authorities of Heather's crimes. Later that year, Amy is indirectly responsible for Laura's winding up at the Campus Disco the night she is raped by her future second husband, Luke Spencer, when Amy distractedly forgets to tell Laura that Scott will not be picking her up. Her first three albums were modest successes, and she made contacts with several prominent musicians including David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. When Sam McCall is pregnant in late 2004, she suggests naming her daughter, later stillborn, Lila to honor Jason's grandmother, as Jason would be helping to raise the baby. With some coercion on Gail's part, Scott allows Karen's blood to be donated to save Lucy. Character History To make up for her loss, Jeff proposes marriage. TV Guide revelas that Chris Robinson will be filming his first scenes with co-star Lesley Charleson (Dr. Monica Quartermaine). But we're happy to refresh your memories! In the end, it is Edward's illegitimate grandson, Justus Ward, who wins the contest. Simone and Tom struggled to get their marriage back on track and Simone turned to Harrison, and they made love. Use left and right arrow keys to navigate between menu items. In September, Susan wins a million dollar trust fund for Jason, while Susan only receives $150,000. And sure enough, while under quarantine at the hospital, the pair slept together. Infobox soap character series = General Hospital name= Rick Webber first= 1976 last= 2002 cause = Fatally bludgeoned with a candlestick by Scott Baldwin . Lee dies in 2017 in Florida where he and Gail have retired. Joe arrives in 1979 and is the roommate of Jeff Webber. In 2013, he appeared in a 50th anniversary celebration episode as Rick's spirit, making peace with his old rival Alan Quartermaine when they both appeared to Monica and Alan's sister, Tracy. Ruby forgives Jagger for his role in the incident, and gives him a room above Kelly's and a job. Audrey and Simone became close, however, in the years that followed. It's later revealed that Heather switched Sam's paternity test, and Jason is the father of Sam's baby. He is the son of Audrey March Hardy (Rachel Ames) and Tom Baldwin Sr., adopted by Audrey's husband Steve Hardy. [34] Jeff and Carolyn have two daughters, Elizabeth Webber and Sarah Webber, who they raised in Colorado. Steven WebberSarah WebberElizabeth WebberHayden Barnes(via Jeff)Cameron SpencerJake SpencerAiden Spencer(great; via Elizabeth) Sam passes out, and Todd finds her unborn baby. Mitch chooses money over love and leaves Port Charles for Albany. Jeff Webber is a fictional character from the ABC daytime drama General Hospital. Although she never marries,[25] throughout the years Amy is flirtatious with many men of Port Charles. The medical soap opera originally ran for only 30 minutes but was later extended to one hour per episode. In 2003, Karen is struck and killed by a speeding car. She is hospitalized and lapses into a coma. Her mother thought that Simone and Tommy would be better suited with Harrison, instead of Tom. Susan falls for Scott who is only after her money. [15] Audrey was worried that their interracial marriage would not be accepted and that they would face trouble because of it. She also blackmails Todd into giving her a job at his newspaper. She was portrayed by Anna Lee from 1978 until Lee's death on May 14, 2004, making her last appearance on May 30, 2003. In 1976, Dr. Rick Webber was on sabbatical in Africa and presumed to have died in a plane crash. Jason was murdered in early 1989. Lee and Gail's friendship with Rick and Lesley was briefly strained because of the divorce, and each of their devotion to their children, but by the time of Luke and Laura's wedding, Lee had come to forgive Laura and put the past behind him. Heather convinces Susan to go after the Quartermaine fortune, but a distraught Susan turns to alcohol. Baby Ace on GENERAL HOSPITAL Everything You Need To Know, What Happened to Nikolas Cassadine on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Ashley Jones Reveals How THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Changed Her Life. [2] The series premiered on April 1, 1963. Rick and Lesley eventually remarried and adopted a six-year-old boy named Mike. In 1980, Jeff falls in love with Audrey Hardy's niece Annie Logan and they plan to wed. Longtime General Hospital viewers will recall that David Hamilton was a professor and a former college roommate of Rick Webber (then played by Michael Gregory) who had been paralyzed in an accident that killed his wife and children. He then appeared on another soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful as Jack Hamilton, joining in the early 1990s and leaving after three years. Audrey kept Steve, as he was called, in hiding. After Susan kicks Alan out because he refuses to divorce Monica, he arranges for a divorce in January 1982 and they reunite. Laura joins a cult and is eventually found by Lesley and Rick Webber, who bring her home with them to Port Charles in 1976. He was joined by the ghosts of Alan Quartermaine, and Emily Quartermaine. Ruby eventually becomes the owner of Kelly's Diner after her friend Rose Kelly moved away. [8] Brown left the series on December 12, 1985,[9] and made brief guest appearances on February 21 to March 2, 1989, June 29 to August 9, 1989, October 24 to November 9, 1989, and from July 10, 1990, to late 1990, before returning on September 30, 1992, on a recurring status. For others known as Chris or Christopher Robinson, see, Chris Robinson depicted in a newspaper advertisement for, Yancey McCord: The KILLER That Arizona Forgot About, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chris_Robinson_(actor)&oldid=1142592112, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 08:04. The series first premiered on April 1, 1963. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. And in November 2022, Jeff finally returned to the canvas, although the role was recast with William Moses. After he is released from the hospital, the two become engaged and they marry on October 20, 2004 at the Quartermaine cabin. Lila was heartbroken when Edward disowned Tracy once again for her devious ways. Her first major success was the album Blue (1971). Occupation In December 1982, Heather tricks Susan into giving her permission to raise Jason if anything happens to her. When she comes to see Luke, and runs into Tracy Quartermaine and Anthony Zacchara, she realizes Anthony is dead. Last appearance While she's burying his body, she runs into Todd Manning, who is carrying Ta Delgado's newborn son Victor Lord III. She returns not long after with her teenaged son Dillon Quartermaine in tow. Lila hired Robert to locate a young man named Eric, keeping the secret from him that Eric was Edward's son from an affair with a woman named Beatrice, and Robert was only able to discover that Beatrice was allegedly deceased and that Eric had gone to private schools in Europe. Chris Robinson as Dr. Rick Webber Rick Webber Chris Robinson as Dr. Rick Webber General Hospital Portrayed by Michael Gregory (1976-78) Chris Robinson (1978-86, 2002, 2013) Current status Deceased Duration 1976-86, 2002, 2013 First appearance 1976 Last appearance April 2, 2013 Cause/reason Appeared in a hallucination to Monica and Tracy Created by Eileen Pollock