Francis returned for a brief stint in late 1983 to reunite Luke and Laura, and then again in late 1984 when Laura was revealed to be pregnant. Laura eventually remembered the face of the woman involved and had Elizabeth sketch it for her. Francis promised she would continue to be seen through the fall sweeps period. Francis hoped that was the case. Laura grew hysterical again and as Luke was calming her, Scott and Mac Scorpio showed up. She is the daughter of the late attorney John Durant and Bobbie Spencer, whose pregnancy was the result of a one night stand. On September 23, 2008 Lulu came to her mother and told her that Laura won't end in a catatonic state and Lulu will be fighting for her own health. As she slips back into catatonia, Laura admits that she doesn't believe she killed Rick. In July 2016, Laura and Kevin go to Cassadine Island to search for more clues along with Dante and Lulu. Laura eventually falls into a catatonic state. When Luke and Laura are at Dante and Lulu's apartment waiting to see if the kidnappers make contact. I'm always open to having her back. In October 2006, Robin Scorpio told Luke about an experimental drug: LS-49. "[17] After her 1993 return, Francis voiced her concerns that the character had become "a little too good a little too on high moral ground" Francis explained. On June 12, 2015, Soap Opera Digest broke the news that Genie Francis will be sticking around after her now former co-star Anthony Geary (Luke Spencer) retired. She was born on September 11, 1970, in Washington, DC. In early 1977, Genie Francis took over the role of the rebellious teenage Laura. Laura Wright Net Worth, Husband, Kids, Facts. - General Hospital Cast News Luke asked Laura to marry him again. Lulu does some investigating and proves that Scott actually killed Rick. On Valentine's Day, Luke and Laura share a brief reunion. Visit The official General Hospital online at ABC.com. Shortly afterward, she pays a visit to Lulu at The Haunted Star, where Laura tells her that she has seen Lucky overseas, who left Port Charles a year before. They tell her Luke had died and they force Laura into marrying the Mikkos Cassadine's evil son, Stavros Cassadine. When Scott threatens to avenge Logan murder, Laura wakes up to defend her daughter. She started having blackouts which increased in length and frequency. Most Dangerous Mission | General Hospital Promo (May 1st, 2023) Luke and Laura return to Port Charles and reunites with their family only Scott to reveal he is filing for divorce. Laura Henry - Associa.. - Massachusetts General Hospital | ZoomInfo The return isn't a happy one when she learns that Nikolas had been shot in front of Luke's club and Lucky had moved out after learning about the rape. The younger Laura warned her not to trust anyone. Laura faces off with an old threat from years ago. Meanwhile, Geary echoed similar thoughts and said "I had so closed the door on Luke that there was a point when I couldn't even remember who he was. Mary Murphy of TV Guide described the character as a confused teenager, struggling "to love and be loved." Lesley promises to buy Laura a new bike and a new typewriter, making Amy jealous and the Vinings uneasy. Carly Corinthos was born on November 5, 1973 in Jacksonville, Florida. [3] Though Laura enjoys her new life, she is not sure about making it permanent. Fortunately she is acquitted when her lawyer, Justus Ward (Joseph C. Phillips) confesses. However, when Lulu does so and Nikolas and Lucky come to visit, Laura remains catatonic. SOD May Preview : r/GeneralHospital - Reddit [12] By the end of her first stint at General Hospital in 1982, Francis was reportedly making $150,000 a year. [19] She returned on June 5, 2015. It was quite a shock for her to realize that several years had passed and that all of her children were grown. Even though Nikolas and Lucky tried to make it look like Rick had died in a drunk-driving accident, Scott didn't buy it and believed Luke was responsible. Luke managed to bargain a last visit with Laura. I wanted Laura back on GH from the minute I came onto this show. Nobody got thrown under the bus. She couldn't believe it when she discovered that it was missing. When they realized that the plane was crashing, Luke and Laura jumped out and landed in a river. Laura finally gets to meet Ethan and the two hit it off and decide that the three of them should work together to find Lulu but before that happens they get locked in the room. Laura also learns that Nikolas hired a hit man to kill Hayden Barnes, but Hayden ended up in a coma. In 1993, Laura was re-introduced by producer Wendy Riche, along with Luke and their young son Lucky Spencer (Jonathan Jackson). Laura's reflection in the mirror looked beautiful, but when Luke arrived, she turned and revealed her true disheveled appearance. In April 2015, Frank Valentini announced on Twitter that Genie Francis would be returning. When Luke was finally cleared, he returned to Laura, who announced the joyous news that she was pregnant. Soon afterward, Scott asks Laura to marry him all over again, fearing that she will leave him for Luke. "Alright Doctor. They agree it is time to put the past to rest but they can't stay out of each other's minds. "I realized, miraculously, that the connection was still there" Francis said. [58] The storyline also featured Francis's then boyfriend John Martinuzzi in the role of the evil Stavros Cassadine (initially a Cassadine cousin) who had forced Laura into marriage. She continued echoing Pat Smith's own words that "It came to a point where it was beyond her control, and she couldn't get away from it." But I'm also doing it for Gloria Monty." She never had dreamed of being in the position that she is in today or being a mob boss' wife for that matter. They realize something is wrong with him and discovered he was programmed by Helena. The actress continued "What I loved about Laura the first time around was the she was so human. During a rescue attempt, Luke drags Scott from the car, but in his attempt to save Laura, the car goes over the cliff with him and Laura in it. He'd help her come to terms with the fact the Lesley loved her just as much as Barbara. Laura, disappointed in her son, leaves town again. Laura is the daughter of medical professor, Gordon Grey and his former student, Lesley Williams. After more than four decades of portraying General Hospital 's Laura Spencer, Genie Francis is opening up about her character's controversial, yet iconic . How 'General Hospital' Said Goodbye to the Iconic Luke Spencer Realizing that Laura was in deep trouble, Luke tried to get her out of the attic but Laura was not cooperative. With a new love in her life, Laura inquires about birth control. He had to repeatedly remind her that Rick was dead. Lesley then marries the wealthy Cameron Faulkner (Don Matheson), only to learn from dying patient Doris Roach (Meg Wyllie), a former nurse at General Hospital, that her daughter is actually alive. Francis described Laura as "passive" and said "[She] was sweet for a long time. Laura accepts his apology, and they start seeing each other. Laura Alice Sisk aka Laura Wright, joined the cast of General Hospital in November 2005 as Carly Spencer . But at the last moment, Lucky storms in, and with a blast of gunfire, Frank Smith's guards are dead. Now realizing how much they love each other, Laura divorces Scott in 1981 and marries Luke shortly after, while Mikkos's widow, Helena (Elizabeth Taylor) puts a curse on the couple for her husband's death. "At one time, she genuinely loved him because she thought Luke was dead" Francis said of Laura's "underlying" feelings for Stefan. The Spencers immediately shared their news with their friends. A Tribute to Genie Francis on the Anniversary of her Debut as Laura "[52] In a 1993 interview featured in People magazine, Francis said "I was on the verge of having a total emotional breakdown" from the pressure of it all. Genie Francis returned to General Hospital in 2022 to continue portraying the role of Laura Spencer.. Laura is known as one of Port Charles' most iconic residents and battled the Cassadines to become the city's new mayor, all while coping with her marriage to Luke Spencer and triumphing over allegations of murder. Laura goes with Spencer to make sure he is adjusted and to keep her distance from Kevin. The proud mama of two is currently. "I signed away three years of my life. Murphy also described Laura as "conniving, and often bittersweet. Laura refuses to name her rapist and Laura somehow forgives him in a letter. The entire town throws a magnificent wedding for the heroes at the mayor's mansion. Luckily, the drug did work and Laura slowly emerged from her catatonia. It appears that Lucky has been kidnapped and when they arrive in Canada, they encounter Luke's old fiance, Jennifer Smith, who demands one night with Luke in exchange for Lucky. "[11][16] Some of the character's earliest storylines include running away to a commune at age 15, Laura's affair with David Hamilton (Jerry Ayres), who was in love with her mother Lesley. Rick seemed uncomfortable when she showed it to him and begged Laura to leave the past alone. Genie Francis on Luke and Laura's appeal. The chemistry between Tony and Genie is still magical, and the audience will still respond to the unconditional love between the characters because that kind of emotional bond is a rarityin soaps and in life." Though Francis herself admittedly hated the idea, Laura was very much in love with Luke. And that's okay with me." Laura is one half of "Luke and Laura," one of the most well-known couples in soap opera history. Four months later, the then 14-year-old Francis booked the role of Laura. Though he is hurt, Luke tells her to marry Scotty, but Laura ends up turning Scotty down. [33] Plans for the Luke/Laura/Scotty triangle to continue had to be scrapped when Kin Shriner left the show in 1980. Since the crime was accidental, Laura was given six months probation. She also announced her intention to start college in 1981. [20] Francis revealed she would continue to appear on the series following Anthony Geary's exit, which she was originally intended to be returning for. Before Laura slipped back into her catatonic state, she told Lulu that she didn't believe that she had killed Rick Webber. While Lulu is talking, Laura appears to wake up and tells Lulu that a few months after her relapse, the doctors were present as she began "waking up". Smith penned the controversial rape storyline in which a drunken Luke rapes Laura on the floor of the campus disco in October 1979. The story aired from October to December 1984, Francis aired from November 9 to December 10, 1984. Laura's friend, Tiffany Hill (Sharon Wyatt) gets Laura a modeling job as "Ms. Star Eyes," but Laura suddenly disappears after being kidnapped by David Gray (Paul Rosilli) and presumed dead. However, her agent convinced her to stick around and finally make some money off of playing such a popular character because she did not make much from her first contract. [14] Instead of 2 shows a week, Francis was onscreen everyday. With friend Robert Scorpio, Luke and Laura find the island where Mikkos' weather machine is being kept. It wasn't a question of money they were quite generous I was just tired of the same old role. Luke hires a new attorney in Edward's grandson Justus Ward (Joseph C. Phillips) and private investigator Mac Scorpio (John J. York) to help identify the real culprit. Sonny Steps Up for Carly and Drew Plus, Anna Calls an Old Friend to Help Stop Victor. Luckily, Roy and Felicia saved Luke and Laura in the nick of time. Later that year, Laura's mother Lesley appears to die in a car accident (later revealed to be arranged by the Cassadine family). I can't do it without her. Laura, originally played by Stacey Baldwin, was introduced in 1974 as the illegitimate daughter of Lesley Webber ( Denise Alexander ). But when she pulled the blanket down, she discovered that he had run off! Sick of her son's obsession, Helena reveals that Luke is alive and allows Laura to escape. She always wanted to do the right thing, but sometimes she couldn't. Two years pass when Laura shows up at the engagement party for Luke and Tracy and announces that her feelings for Luke are as strong as ever. Stefan sends his nephew Nikolas Cassadine (Tyler Christopher) to donate his bone marrow to save Lulu and Laura is forced to admit that Nikolas is actually her son with Stavros conceived during her time in captivity. Laura returns to Port Charles to get Kevin to the hospital to treat his gun shot wound. Dr. Peter Ridge 26 episodes, 1972-1973. Laura is also the paternal half-sister of attorney Martin Grey and drug kingpin Cyrus Renault. On October 29, 1993, Genie returned full-time to play Laura until quitting on September 6, 2002. Sonny agrees to financially back Laura if his wife Carly Corinthos could be co-partner. He takes Laura to a secret bedroom to reclaim her as his wife. The show had its heyday in the 80s and 90s and I haven't seen it recently but the clips I have seen, it looks like a shell of its former self. On May 29, 2015, Entertainment Weekly reported that Francis would once again make a return to the series, beginning June 5. 40 Years Ago Genie Francis Debuted as Laura Vining on General Hospital "We play very big emotional stuff with the kids" Guza stated. Lulu receives a ticking present addressed from Bobbie that at first Luke belives is a bomb. Nikolas suddenly arrives with news of Lulu's whereabouts and is immediately shot. "[15] In a 1996 interview with Soap Opera Update, Francis said that the David Hamilton storyline "really did drive the character and make her who she was." They run into Stavros instead. "[63], In August 1993, committed to making sure the couple's return went off without a hitch, ABC fired the entire writing team and installed Emmy winning writer/producer who co-created Ryan's Hope Claire Labine as head writer. 'General Hospital' Star Laura Wright Looks Back at 30 Years in Daytime . They all reunite with Scott and Tracy at a hotel in California and decide to return to Port Charles. In February 2013, Laura reappears in Port Charles, and witnesses a close moment between Luke and Anna Devane (Finola Hughes). [1] Lesley's father had paid Doris to switch Lesley's healthy baby with the deceased child of Jason Vining (Richard Rust) and his wife Barbara (Judy Lewis). Helena stole Valentin's sperm and fertilized the eggs she stole when she kidnapped Lulu in 2013 to create Charlotte. Helena had Scotty Baldwin represent her last will and testimony, and Laura was surprised to find out that she was included in her will. "I will get home and I find that my body is sore from tension, or I'm still about to cry. The actress said "I was very nervous at the beginning, but when I learned to relax, I got better." [27] "They never really gave me an exit" Francis said of her departure. After being hospitalized, during which Anthony Geary and Gloria Monty visited her, she quickly returned to the set. A month later, Kevin tracks down Laura on an airplane to apologize to her. She got away and managed to call Nikolas to rescue her from Luke before Luke got her back again. When Luke and Laura finally found it, they discovered that time had not been kind to it. They search the room and open the closet and see that it has dress clothes. Luke arrived but it was too late to save Rick. But their entanglement with the Smith family wasn't quite over. Luke goes after him and watches him fall into a bottomless pit. When Luke finally called Lucky, he didn't mention Laura, which worried the boys even more. Never again" she said. Despite Luke's recent marriage to heiress, Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot), everyone agrees to help Laura and Luke celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a ceremony. The character was written out in the summer of 1976. Fearing for her life, she grabbed the first object she could find, a heavy candlestick, and hit him over the head, killing Rick. [45], In a 1992 interview with Soap Opera Digest, Genie Francis revealed that she initially considered leaving the role of Laura behind in 1979, as 17-year-old Francis longed for the chance finish to out her last year of high school and graduate with her friends. Laura took the opportunity to leave and return to the attic. "[7] Lesley's determination to make contact with Laura puts a strain on her marriage. [4] Baldwin last appeared as Laura in August 1976. Laura and Kevin make love one August night; however, the next morning, Laura is heartbroken to find out that Kevin has been writing a novel about her adventure behind her back. Scott and Laura's happiness is short lived and she reunites with Luke. She was acquitted and the real killer turned out to be her lawyer Justus Ward. "I was a kid and had never been on a sound stage before. Unfortunately, a slip of the tongue to Detective Harrison Chase led him to figure out what Maxie had really done with her daughter. At the hospital, Scott questioned Laura and he secretly taped her confessing to killing Rick. After Luke, Laura, and Lucky are proven not be a match, Laura is forced to find her long lost son, Nikolas. Luke and Laura Spencer are fictional characters, and the signature supercouple from the American daytime drama General Hospital. While ABC offered Francis a role on Dynasty, CBS offered Francis a more lucrative contract for starring roles in films and the lead in a potential prime time drama. After Luke and Laura talk privately, he announces that his engagement to Tracy is off. On this day in history - Genie Francis made her debut as Lauara Vining on 'General Hospital', a character later known as Laura Spencer. The key opened to an old box in the Wyndemere attic, and Laura and Lulu found Scotty Baldwin's old law school book. Laura doesn't want to sign them until he says he'll kill them both if she doesn't. Scott Baldwin soon joined them and realizing he had no choice, he told Luke what had happened all those years ago. Laura had flashbacks of Rick's death and believed Luke was actually going to hurt her. [28] At some point, art imitated life and Francis and Shriner dated for nearly a year. Nikolas wants to keep a close eye on Hayden, but he ends up falling in love with her. Laura's longtime nemesis, Helena Cassadine, dies in November 2015 after Nikolas poisoned her with a cup of tea. Her mother Lesley Webber and her grandson Spencer Cassadine arrives at Wyndemere because her son Nikolas wanted them to visit. [57] Francis wrapped her storyline only a month later with her exit facilitating Geary's.
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