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The World of General Hospital: Television's Longest Running Serial Drama With Six Decades Fantasy, Drama, and Excitement

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General Six Decades of Drama in Port Charles

The ultimate tribute to America’s longest-running daytime drama.

For over 60 years, General Hospital has been a cornerstone of American television—captivating audiences with unforgettable romances, shocking betrayals, daring adventures, and powerful social storylines. Now, for the first time, fans can dive into a definitive history of the show that changed daytime TV forever.

From the creation of the series in 1963 to its most recent milestones, General Six Decades of Drama in Port Charles offers a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes journey through the hospital halls and hidden corners of the fictional town of Port Charles, New York. Explore the rise of iconic families like the Spencers, Quartermaines, and Corinthos clan. Revisit legendary storylines, including Luke and Laura’s record-breaking wedding, Robin Scorpio’s emotional HIV journey, and Sonny Corinthos’s complex evolution from mob boss to antihero.

Inside, you’ll

In-depth chapters on every decade of the show’s evolution

Profiles of beloved characters and the actors who brought them to life

Highlights of groundbreaking episodes and major social issues tackled on-screen

A guided tour through iconic Port Charles locations like Kelly’s Diner and the Metro Court

Insights into spin-offs, pop culture crossovers, and fan-favorite moments

Whether you’re a lifelong GH fan or discovering it for the first time, this book is your backstage pass to the drama, romance, and resilience that have made General Hospital a beloved American institution.

Join the celebration of six decades of love, loss, and legacy—because in Port Charles, the drama never ends.

135 pages, Hardcover

Published May 2, 2025

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This gives us a quick summary of the 60 years of General Hospital. It feels like it may have been written by AI. There were a few errors. But it did give an overview of the soap.
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