General Hospital 50 Years: Kelly Monaco, Finola Hughes + Genie Francis

Katie Couric August 26 2013

For the past five decades, one show has been heating up daytime! Katie Couric is going behind the scenes of General Hospital for the soap’s 50th anniversary. The guest list includes Rick Springfield, Finola Hughes, and a reunion for Luke and Laura. Here’s what else you can tune in for on Monday’s episode.

Katie Show: General Hospital 50 Years

Starting in 1963, viewers have visited the halls of General Hospital in the fictional setting of Port Charles. More twists and relationships than anyone can count have taken place there through the years. The show also spawned one of the best loved couples in television history, Luke and Laura, played by Tony Geary and Genie Francis.

See the couple reunite and find out what the actors thought about their fictional romance, which caused a worldwide sensation! That’s coming up on Katie Couric August 26. Also, hear from the man who came between them, Kin Shriner as Scotty Baldwin.

Katie Couric: Kelly Monaco + Finola Hughes

But its takes more than just romance to make a great soap. You also need strong characters who will not be afraid to bring the drama. Kelly Monaco and Finola Hughes are chatting with Katie about their characters’ big personalities.

Kelly Monaco said her character is “a bad girl with good intentions.” See what else the stars are saying about the favorite soap on August 26 2013.

Katie Show: General Hospital Fan Trivia

Do you think you know your GH trivia? Fans are teaming up with cast members in the ultimate challenge on Katie’s talk show. Watch to see how many questions you can get right about the citizens of Port Charles.

Also, rock star Rick Springfield is recalling his own past on General Hospital. The GH crew can say they knew him before he was a superstar. Then, longtime cast member Finola Hughes found time to direct a movie, The Bet. What’s it about?

It’s the ultimate hour no General Hospital fan will want to miss, on Katie Couric August 26.