Title In 2007, it is revealed that Laura's high school sweetheart and ex-husband, Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner) had actually killed Rick in 2002. In December, Susan signs a document giving Heather permission to raise Jason if anything happens to her. One of Amy's first jobs was to take care of a bedridden Monica Quartermaine who was pregnant at the time with A.J. Amy was originally a member of Blackie's band, but when Blackie got a new agent, Steffie Brandt, Blackie was forced by her to fire Amy. In 1977, after giving birth to Steven Lars, Heather takes five hundred dollars from Jeff and goes to New York City in hopes of becoming a famous model. And in November 2022, Jeff finally returned to the canvas, although the role was recast with William Moses. [1] This is a list of notable characters who significantly impacted storylines and began their run, or significantly returned, from the years 1970 to 1979. Edward has the marriage annulled in November 2004. Jason was murdered in early 1989. He buries her body, though it's later revealed she survived. The character was first introduced in the summer of 1976. Mitch Williams is a fictional character on the ABC Daytime drama, General Hospital, portrayed by Christopher Pennock[38] from 1978 to 1980. Rick then marries Mike's biological mother, Ginny Blake (Judith Chapman) in August of that year and together they have a son, Rick Webber, Jr. in 1985. It was presumed that Laura hit him over the head with a candlestick, accidentally killing him. Wolves howl as a riderless horse returns at sunset to the Culpepper Dude Ranch in the Madison Valley. Ruby began dating Dan Rooney, a General Hospital administrator who had earlier been turned down by Jessie when he asked her to marry him. 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. Surgeon Simone soon found herself pregnant. In 1981, Susan begins an affair with Tracy's brother, Alan Quartermaine, who is fed up with his wife Monica Quartermaine's affair with Rick Webber. After fighting with Simone and Justus for a few months, Tom finally agreed to a divorce. Heather unknowingly drinks the drug. Ruby recovered, and was present on Luke's yacht, the Haunted Star, when federal agents began a shootout with cult members involved with David Gray over an attempt to steal artifacts in order to take over the fictional country of Malkuth. She returns not long after with her teenaged son Dillon Quartermaine in tow. Anna Lee originated the role of Lila in 1978. [32] On October 18, 2022, it was announced that the role had been recast with actor William R. Mitch chooses money over love and leaves Port Charles for Albany. Desperately wanting the job, Heather gives Diana a forged letter of recommendation. In September, Susan wins a million dollar trust fund for Jason, while Susan only receives $150,000. Nurse Elizabeth Webber, played by the talented Rebecca Herbst, is one of "General Hospital's" most iconic characters, which is not surprising considering the family the character she was born into.Elizabeth is the granddaughter of the legendary Dr. Steven Hardy (John Beradino) who was one of the soap's core characters when it first premiered in 1963. Edward and Lila had a scandal of their own in early 1983 when it was revealed that Lila had not legally divorced her first husband, Crane Tolliver, who through Susan Moore blackmailed the Quartermaines. Monica later discovers she is pregnant and the child is believed to be Rick's. 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. October 29, 2022. She's caught by Anna after shooting Luke in an attempt to kill Anna. While working with Scotty as his secretary on the waterfront redevelopment project, Heather took an instant resentment to his new partner D.L. In May 2013, Scott opted not to invite Lee, Gail, & Serena to his & Laura's wedding, but rather keep it small and intimate. Stay tuned to find out what happens next! She visited Port Charles periodically over the next year, settling in town in 1980 permanently when Edward moved the headquarters of ELQ offices there. [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. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 2/28/23: Portia Has Another Secret! ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Heather_Webber_(General_Hospital)&oldid=1141977552, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:35. Lee and Gail are thrilled in 1997 when Scotty and Serena come back to town along with granddaughter Karen Wexler. Rick was portrayed by Michael Gregory from 1976 to 1978 and Chris Robinson from 1978 to 2002. Lesley was injured in a car accident, presumably caused by medications slipped into her drink by Heather. Heather is being held at Ferncliff when Sam Morgan shows up, looking for information on serial killer Franco, who has developed an obsession with Sam's husband, Jason. He was then linked to Heather Webber (Robin Mattson) and was then revealed as the son of Steve Hardy (John Beradino). Relationships Elizabeth is the granddaughter of the show's original lead character, Steve Hardy ( John Beradino) and daughter of Jeff Webber ( Richard Dean Anderson ). However, Jeff Webber, originally played by Richard Dean Anderson was mentioned in recent episodes. They remarried on March 24, 1983. In 1981, Amy is the maid of honor at Laura's wedding to Luke and was devastated months later when Laura disappeared without a trace. Tracy knows she cannot compete with Susan, so leaves and joins Mitch in Albany. [20] In 2015, Lucky Spencer briefly reappeared on "General Hospital." The decision was made by the soap to temporarily bring back Lucky and Ethan Lovett, and to reunite Luke and Laura Spencer for one last adventure, in honor of Tony Geary's last scenes on the show. 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. After Susan is murdered, Heather teams up with the illegitimate Quartermaine, Jimmy Lee Holt in an effort to get custody of Jason; however she eventually loses this battle to the Quartermaines. Along with Lesley Webber, Gail also helps Monica deliver her son A. J. Quartermaine during a snowstorm and is shocked when Monica announces that A.J. 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. In 2002, Luke and Laura reconciled and planned to remarry. Lesley Webber is a fictional character from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network. She taunts Sam after she finds out Sam's unborn baby is not Jason's, but Franco's. Lila was initially presented as a rather naive society matron, but quickly showed a temperament equivalent to her ruthless husband's that would take everybody by surprise when it was necessary. Meanwhile, Susan gets involved with mob boss Frank Smith.[19]. In 1983, Rick and Lesley adopt a son, Michael "Mike" Phelan. August 12, 2002Port Charles, New York Chris Robinson (born November 5, 1938) is an American actor, screenwriter, and film director, sometimes credited as Christopher Robinson. Soon after this, Joe, who had begun to realize that Heather was still an evil conniver, found Scotty and Heather in bed, and rallied at the two for their betrayal. "Heather W" sent a letter to serial killer Ryan saying she was his number-one fan. Rick Webber Despite the usual bickering, the Quartermaines and the rest of Port Charles come together to say goodbye to Lila at her funeral. Heather becomes pregnant again but loses the baby. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The glasses are switched and Heather drinks the LSD. But the reunion also caused Laura to experience terrifying flashbacks to murdering nurse Theresa Carter, who she caught having an affair with Rick. Lila and Quartermaine housekeeper Stella Fields became successful in business when they invented a relish they called "Pickle-Lila". The Quartermaine family is once again at odds when Lila's confidante Felicia Scorpio-Jones reveals Lila had instituted a contest as to which family member would receive the bulk of Lila's estate. [22] With Heather away, Alice takes over her daughter's manipulations. Heather tells Sam that Franco is Jason's twin brother. The girls moved to Port Charles to live with Audrey in 1997 when Jeff and Carolyn moved to Sarajevo to help in the war effort. [4] O'Brien vacated the role in July 1979 when Heather overdosed on LSD. [20], In 1978, Heather gets a little carried away with the amount of attention she gives to PJ. In September 2017, it was revealed that Susan actually gave birth to twin boys, Susan who was heavily pregnant went to New York City to stay with Heather so she could hide from Alan who was looking for her so he could take her back to Port Charles. While she's burying his body, she runs into Todd Manning, who is carrying Ta Delgado's newborn son Victor Lord III. Elizabeth is surprised when Heather tells her that of all the women her son has dated, Heather considers only Elizabeth worthy of him, giving an indication that deep inside Heather's psyche, she might be somewhat stable. [8] Mattson reprised the role for a brief six-month stint which started on June 25, 2004, and concluded on December 3, 2004. In honor of General Hospitals 60th anniversary, gonna leave these right here. Friday's episode o f General Hospital not only brought back to the canvas, Heather Webber (now played by Alley Mills), but Jeff Webber (now played by William Moses). He and Alan finally make peace and encourage Monica and Alan's sister Tracy (Jane Elliot) to do the same. Susan is later approached by Crane Tolliver, the first husband of Lila Quartermaine, who reveals he is still legally married to Lila. She is sent back to Ferncliff, but later escapes and makes her way to Ta's house, intending to kidnap the baby to raise by herself. [15] Mattson disclosed she was unable to reprise the role due to medical reasons. Heather convinces Todd to let Ta think the baby is hers, and leaves Ta's stillborn baby in place of Sam's. In 1972, he got the lead as a fanatical snakecharmer in the horror movie, Stanley. In 1977, Rick resurfaced alive and well and Monica and Jeff's marriage collapsed. in Lesley Webber's trial for the murder of David Hamilton. The investigation produces numerous suspects including Scott, Monica, Heather, Edward, Lila and Heather's mother Alice Grant. Use right arrow key to move into submenus. When Heather begins getting day passes to leave the sanatarium and shows up at Diana's funeral, Jeff decides it's time to protect their son from his unstable mother. Dr. Lesley Webber, MD is a fictional character on the popular ABC soap opera General Hospital . When Laura disappeared and was presumed dead, Lesley struggled to cope with the grief. who played the first rick webber on general hospital. Finn was looking at a . Shell Kepler assumed the role in 1979 and last appeared in August 2002. Susan gets upset by the constant pressure from Alan's father Edward Quartermaine, who wants her to disappear. Gender She moves into the Spencer home with Lesley to help take care of Lulu while Lulu's parents, Luke and Laura are absent. Lesley always liked Luke better than Scotty. Edward and Lila Quartermaine were living in a Long Island mansion in 1977 when their son Alan came to Port Charles and fell in love with Dr. Monica Webber. Home; About; Program; FAQ; Registration; Sponsorship; Contact; Home; About; Program; FAQ; Registration; Sponsorship . Ruby eventually becomes the owner of Kelly's Diner after her friend Rose Kelly moved away. It's later revealed that Heather switched Sam's paternity test, and Jason is the father of Sam's baby. She escapes with a gun, only to find Jeff in bed with Diana. To protect her daughter, Lesley confessed to the murder, but Laura eventually came clean. In July, Susan breaks things off but shortly reveals she is pregnant. A devastated Rick reunites with Lesley and they remarry in December 1981. On the rebound, Jeff asks Heather to marry him. Rick Webber, Jr. 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 Current status Laura was reunited with her mother, but when Stefan blackmailed her into leaving town, she took Lesley and Lulu with her. Due to Heather's manipulations, Diana grows even more dependent on Heather to help with PJ. General Hospital is the longest running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Despite Monicas warnings, Lesley grew closer with Rick and he even helped her track Laura down. While in the attic above the garage now owned by the Scorpios, Laura remembered the incident with Rick and Theresa. Following Gregory's departure, the role was re-cast with Chris Robinson, who remained with the series until November 26, 1986. [26] Amy later becomes a nurse at General Hospital, known for her gossiping and ditzy nature.[24][27]. Dr. Richard "Rick" Webber, Sr., MD was a fictional character on the popular ABC soap opera General Hospital. Character history Dr. Jeff Webber was first introduced in the spring of 1976 when he arrived in Port Charles after graduating from medical school. Jason . She also is fixated on Luke, who is now dating Anna Devane. 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. Laura invited Rick to give her away at the wedding. The only issues in Lee and Gail's marriage was her devotion to Monica, whom Lee felt had deliberately tried to break up Rick and Lesley's marriage. Bill Eckert is killed soon afterwards, being mistaken by Frank Smith's men for being Luke. They also later became foster parents to Blackie Parrish, so their home was quite full. Sam is devastated by her baby's death, as is Jason. 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. In everybody else's mind, she had, and when Anne and Jeremy departed Port Charles, Heather was there to bid her farewell. Jeff steals a gun and is found unconscious with a bullet in his brain. After several years, Tom Baldwin once again resurfaced, very much alive. Laura Spencer (adoptive)Blackie Parrish (foster)(with Lesley)Mike Webber (adoptive)Rick Webber, Jr.(with Ginny) Heather continues to feign her being sane thanks to the naive assistance of her new friend, Amy Vining, and pointedly tells Anne that she will win Jeff back because of her son, leaving Anne fearing for her safety because of her continued presence in everybody's life. Upon her arrival in Port Charles, Lesley joined the staff at General Hospital, and one of her first patients, Florence Grey, turned out to be the wife of a man shed had an affair with years ago! Characters created by Robert Mason Pollock, Characters introduced by Jill Farren Phelps, Covered up the death of Theresa Carter and buried her body [1978], Tried to inject Laura Webber with a syringe containing a medication to erase her memory [1978], Held prisoner and tortured for ten months in Africa by revolutionaries and presumed deceased [1976], Held hostage at gunpoint by two men and forced to perform surgery on a third [Jun 17-18, 1986], Bludgeoned to death with a candlestick by. Jeff Webber (maternal half)Terri Arnett She was portrayed by Anna Lee from 1978 until Lee's death on May 14, 2004, making her last appearance on May 30, 2003. [19] After Jeff attempts suicide, he is shocked to learn Heather is pregnant. Gail contacts Lee's adoptive son, Scott Baldwin, who then comes to Port Charles, gets a job as a clerk at General Hospital, and falls in love with Laura Webber. Although she never marries,[25] throughout the years Amy is flirtatious with many men of Port Charles. [13], In October 2022, Soap Opera Digest broke the news that Alley Mills, recognized for her role on The Bold and The Beautiful as Pamela Douglas, had joined the cast of General Hospital in a mysterious role. She gently turns him down, explaining that their pasts are too different, but she will always be honored by his desire to marry her. 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. Cari Ann Warder originated the role in 1975. Ta comes by then, and believing Todd is holding her son, asks for him back. Ultimately, Lesley helped deliver Monicas baby and found out it was Ricks son. When several of the hospital's doctors and nurses decide to share a large apartment, Amy joins them and her constant gossip and meddling causes a lot of misunderstandings which leads to them threatening to kick Amy out unless she changes her ways. While it's been six years since Robin Mattson was on-screen as Heather Webber, she was name-dropped on General Hospital in scenes about Ryan Chamberlain (Jon Lindstrom). [18] Local nurse, Diana Taylor hires Heather as the nanny of her young daughter, Martha. Unfortunately, she wanted nothing to do with her mother anymore. Menu. Died It is clear from the beginning that Amy has secret resentments against Laura who left for a seemingly better life and doesn't seem to appreciate it. General Hospital Appeared in a hallucination to Monica and Tracy Sarah is the only Webber sibling who is close with Jeff. Develop Heather later steals Anthony's body, thinking she'll help Luke not go down for murder. William Moses (Dr. Jeff Webber, General Hospital) is relishing his new role. In the case of . Though Heather learns she is pregnant again, she is still miserable. [22], In the fall of 1980, Heather emerges from her delusional state, fakes catatonia and escapes from Forest Hills Sanitarium. Tom later went to Africa to treat refugees there. This caused concerned nurse Annie Logan to investigate Bradshaw's practices, and although Ruby was grateful to Dr. Bradshaw, Anne proved that he was becoming negligent in surgery because of exhaustion. Peter Taylor dies of a heart attack when he hears this, and in order to keep from losing her adopted son, Diana Taylor marries Jeff, who still does not know the child is his. Steve Hardy and Audrey finally married and Steve adopted Tommy. General Hospital Spoilers - Dr. Hamilton Finn Was Once Married! Tracy, tired of competing with Susan for Mitch's affections, uses the money to lure Mitch away from her. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Gail passes away peacefully two years later and leaves General Hospital a bequest. 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. The following year, Amy is thrilled to discover that Laura is alive and back in Port Charles, but in early 1984, she grieves along with the Webbers when Lesley is supposedly killed in a car accident. February 18, 2023 by Han. Her first three albums were modest successes, and she made contacts with several prominent musicians including David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. The duo will portray Jeff and Carolyn Webber, Elizabeth's ( Rebecca Herbst) parents, who've been missing from the canvas for an extended period. On January 7, 1993, Lee was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the first actress to receive a star while on a daytime drama. Lesley was played by Denise Alexander from 1973 through 1984 on contract and from 1996 to 2009 recurring. Shortly after this, Ruby joined forces with Robert Scorpio to stop waterfront criminal George Durnley who was trying to force Ruby and other tenants out of their building to build a mall down by the Port Charles docks. A furious Alan moves out in October 1981 and moves in with Susan at her cottage. In June 2004, Heather returns to Port Charles, claiming she wants to reconnect with her family, including the returned-from-the-dead Lesley Webber. Cameron Mathison and Alison Sweeney Together Again! Add a comment. Lesley finds out the truth and brings Laura home; Laura returns to the Vinings when she is homesick.