{"id":45081,"date":"2023-07-10T13:46:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T18:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/?p=45081"},"modified":"2023-08-21T14:29:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T19:29:59","slug":"willey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/10\/willey\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Walt Willey"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>TV Interview!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- TVMEGBODY -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1056557952271337\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8801203268\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45086\" src=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mainwilley.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Willey plays Jackson Montgomery once again on &quot;General Hospital&quot; on ABC \" width=\"211\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mainwilley.jpg 264w, https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mainwilley-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interview with Walt Willey of &#8220;General Hospital&#8221; on ABC by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvmeg.com\/index.php\/2020\/06\/13\/biosuzanne\/\">Suzanne<\/a> 6\/15\/23<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It was a pleasure to speak with Walt! He&#8217;s a funny guy, and clearly, he is enjoying being back in the TV spotlight.\u00a0 Since I watched &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/tvmegasite.net\/day\/amc\/\">All My Children<\/a>&#8221; from 1985 until it finished, and I&#8217;ve watched &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/daytime\/gh\/\">General Hospital<\/a>&#8221; since 1985, it&#8217;s a special thrill, as a fan of both shows, to have had a chance to ask him questions about both shows.\u00a0 I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did!<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Interview with Walt Willey of &quot;General Hospital&quot; on ABC by Suzanne 6\/15\/23\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ONsywa2-zQQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>MORE INFO:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45085 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/willey2.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Willey plays Jackson Montgomery once again on &quot;General Hospital&quot; on ABC\" width=\"202\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/willey2.jpg 1137w, https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/willey2-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/willey2-708x1024.jpg 708w, https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/willey2-768x1111.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/willey2-1062x1536.jpg 1062w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/>Walt Willey&#8217;s Bio:<\/p>\n<p>Born in Ottawa, Illinois, Walt Willey attended Southern Illinois University, where he majored in Fine Arts. It was during his time at college that he became involved in acting, performing major roles in several productions. In 1981, Walt left Illinois for New York to break into acting professionally.<\/p>\n<p>After numerous Off-Broadway productions, including Dust Off with Dan Lauria, and stints on NBC&#8217;s Another World as &#8220;James La Russo&#8221;, and &#8220;Joe Novak&#8221; on ABC&#8217;s Ryan&#8217;s Hope,<\/p>\n<p>Walt joined the cast of ABC&#8217;s All My Children in 1987 &#8211; playing the role of lawyer Jackson Montgomery. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0929869\/bio\/\">MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>UPDATE: \u2018General Hospital\u2019 Celebrates Historic 60th <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45083 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ghcastpic.png\" alt=\"&quot;General Hospital&quot; airs weekdays on ABC\" width=\"302\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ghcastpic.png 470w, https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ghcastpic-300x223.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/>Anniversary on April 1, 2023<\/h1>\n<div class=\"subheadline\">\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Special Episode Honoring the Late Sonya Eddy To Air in March<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>The Return of the \u2018GH\u2019 Nurses Ball Will Kick Off the Week of April 3<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>Jane Elliot Reprises Role as the Iconic Tracy Quartermaine<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>ABC To Dedicate Stage at Prospect Studios to \u2018GH\u2019 in Honor of Milestone<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single_pr_content\">\n<p>ABC\u2019s Emmy\u00ae Award-winning daytime drama \u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d will celebrate its 60th anniversary on April 1, 2023. To honor the milestone, the network is set to present the cast and crew with a stage dedication on the Prospect Studios lot, permanently commemorating the show\u2019s legacy and serving as a reminder of the history that has been made in that very spot.<\/p>\n<p>The show will kick off its anniversary programming at the end of March with a special episode honoring the late Sonya Eddy, who played \u201cGH\u201d head nurse Epiphany Johnson on the series since 2006. Then, the beloved Nurses Ball returns starting the week of April 3, a fictional glamorous charity event complete with red-carpet fashion and musical performances from the illustrious citizens of Port Charles dedicated to HIV\/AIDS awareness. This marks the first time the Nurses Ball has aired since 2020. The festivities will then continue as icons of Port Charles unite to stop a legendary threat from the past. Jane Elliot is set to reprise her role as the legendary Tracy Quartermaine in April.<\/p>\n<p>The ABC daytime soap opera has depicted the ongoing lives of the diverse and evolving citizens of Port Charles, New York. While delivering romance and the high-flying adventure for which soaps are often known, \u201cGH\u201d has regularly capitalized on its setting to present stories that speak to and enrich viewers\u2019 lived experiences around the country.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, \u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d won five Daytime Emmy Awards including the marquee Outstanding Drama Series, marking the show\u2019s 15th win for this honor as well as the record for most wins in the category, a truly incredible fete and testament to the impact and resonance that the series has had with viewers to this day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d stars Genie Francis, Maurice Benard, Finola Hughes, Kristina Wagner, Nancy Lee Grahn, Rebecca Herbst, Kelly Monaco, Laura Wright, Kirsten Storms, Dominic Zamprogna, Maura West, Chad Duell, Roger Howarth, Donnell Turner, Michael Easton, Eden McCoy, Cynthia Watros, Josh Swickard, Katelyn MacMullen, Sofia Mattsson, Amanda Setton, Brook Kerr, Nicholas Chavez, Avery Kristen Pohl, Cameron Mathison, Charles Shaughnessy, Tajh Bellow, Tanisha Harper, Tabyana Ali, Robert Gossett, Josh Kelly, Gregory Harrison and Evan Hofer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d was created by husband-and-wife soap writers, Frank and Doris Hursley. Frank Valentini is the executive producer and showrunner. Chris Van Etten and Dan O\u2019Connor are co-head writers. The series is produced by ABC.<\/p>\n<p><b>About General Hospital<br \/>\n<\/b>ABC\u2019s Emmy\u00ae Award-winning daytime drama, \u201cGeneral Hospital,\u201d is both the longest-running scripted drama and the longest-running American soap opera currently in production. One of four remaining daytime dramas, \u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d holds the record for the most Outstanding Daytime Drama award wins, taking home the prestigious Emmy Award a record 15 times. Filmed in Hollywood, California, the show aired its 15,000th episode on June 22, 2022.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGH\u201d continues its tradition of passion, intrigue and adventure that has depicted the ongoing lives of the diverse and evolving citizens of the fictional town of Port Charles set in upstate New York. The glamour and excitement of those who have come to find their destinies in this familiar seaport town intertwine with the lives, loves and fortunes of beloved, well-known faces. As always, love, danger and mind-blowing plot twists abound on \u201cGH\u201d with contemporary storylines and unforgettable characters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d is known for elevating awareness for numerous health and social issues, often ahead of its time, in conjunction with storylines including HIV\/AIDS; tolerance and understanding for the gay, lesbian and transgender community; bipolar disorder, spousal abuse, sexual assault, workplace sexual harassment in the #MeToo era, gentrification, war refugees, voting rights and voter suppression, the fight for civil rights and against environmental racism, drug and alcohol addiction; breast cancer awareness; surrogacy and adoption; organ donations, autism and Alzheimer\u2019s-related stories are all topics \u201cGH\u201d has trailblazed.<\/p>\n<p>Many actors got their start on \u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d including Demi Moore, John Stamos, Jack Wagner, Mark Hamill, Rick Springfield, Ricky Martin, Amber Tamblin, Emma Samms, Kimberly McCullough, Jonathan Jackson and Richard Dean Anderson.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d was created by husband-and-wife soap writers, Frank and Doris Hursley, and premiered on April 1, 1963. In 1978, Gloria Monty was brought in as executive producer and is credited with the creation of the first super-couple, Luke and Laura Spencer. Their 1981 wedding brought in 30 million viewers and remains the highest-rated hour in American soap opera history. Frank Valentini serves as \u201cGH\u201d\u2019s current executive producer. Chris Van Etten and Dan O\u2019Connor are the show\u2019s co-head writers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d airs weekdays on ABC (check local listings).<\/p>\n<p>Follow \u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d (<b>#GeneralHospital #GH60<\/b>) on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/generalhospitalabc\/\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GeneralHospital\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/generalhospital\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Proofread and Edited by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvmeg.com\/index.php\/2020\/06\/20\/biobrenda\/\">Brenda<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/2022\/05\/12\/general-hospital-interviews\/\">Our Other General Hospital Interviews<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvmeg.com\/index.php\/interviews\/\">Back to the Primetime Articles and Interviews Page<\/a><\/p>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- TVMEGBODY -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1056557952271337\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8801203268\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45093\" src=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jackericabanner.png\" alt=\"Erica Kane (Susan Lucci) and Jackson Montgomery (Walt Willey) on &quot;All My Children&quot;\" width=\"563\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jackericabanner.png 698w, https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jackericabanner-300x104.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TV Interview! &nbsp; Interview with Walt Willey of &#8220;General Hospital&#8221; on ABC by Suzanne 6\/15\/23 It was a pleasure to speak with Walt! He&#8217;s a funny guy, and clearly, he is enjoying being back in the TV spotlight.\u00a0 Since I watched &#8220;All My Children&#8221; from 1985 until it finished, and I&#8217;ve watched &#8220;General Hospital&#8221; since [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[268],"tags":[327,805,839,79,107,407,418,346,380,1754,1753],"class_list":["post-45081","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gh","tag-abc","tag-all-my-children","tag-amc","tag-article","tag-daytime","tag-general-hospital","tag-gh","tag-interview","tag-jack","tag-jackson","tag-walt-willey"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45081","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45081"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47827,"href":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45081\/revisions\/47827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}