It's official! Today marks the moment that General Hospital has given fans 14,000 dramatic, heart-pumping, blissful episodes of pure soap opera entertainment.
The ABC series is celebrating the joyous occasion on Twitter by not only having had some of its most popular stars pose with #GH14000 signs, but also by asking fans to share their favorite memories from the 14,000 episodes that have hit the air.
TODAY! Tune into the 14,000th episode of #GH or risk letting down @MauriceBenard & @lldubs. You wouldn't want that on your conscience, would you? #GH14000 pic.twitter.com/zJKlsUPosn
— General Hospital (@GeneralHospital) February 23, 2018
GH debuted on April 1, 1963, and has long kept its tradition of passion, intrigue, and adventure in the fictional town of Port Charles in upstate New York. Love, danger, and mind-blowing plot twists are par for the course when it comes to the community of unforgettable characters that have made their way into viewers' hearts over the past 14,000 episodes.
Genie Francis (Laura Spencer) took to Twitter to mark the milestone episode and to share a cast photo from yesteryear. "We have touched the lives of millions," Francis wrote.
Happy #GH14000! ?? Not many shows can claim that!! We have touched the lives of millions. Congratulations @GeneralHospital. Who's watching the 14,000th episode of #GH today? @valentinifrank #FlashbackFriday pic.twitter.com/zRYdR59elD
— Genie Francis (@GenieFrancis) February 23, 2018
Do you have a favorite memory from the countless tales GH has given fans since its early 1960s debut? Let us know below, and be sure to also jump in on Twitter with the hashtag "#GH14000" added to your post so the whole community of GH fans can see what you love most about the ABC soap!
Congratulations to the cast and crew of @GeneralHospital, both past and present, on the broadcast of your milestone 14,000th episode. #GH #GH14000 pic.twitter.com/0d8IoNzgJv
— soapcentral.com (@soapcentral) February 23, 2018
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