Ep. 605 - Soap Party - RIP Anthony Geary

·1 hr 1 min·5 clips

The hosts of Soap Party react to the sudden death of General Hospital legend Anthony Geary.

The episode begins with hosts Candace and Keri announcing the death of Anthony Geary, noting it as a dark day for daytime television. They extend condolences to other recent losses, including Rob Rahner, before focusing on Geary. The hosts highlight Geary's record-breaking eight Daytime Emmy wins and his role in the Luke and Laura supercouple, which drew 30 million viewers for their wedding. Candace shares a personal story of meeting Geary at a Broadway Cares event, where he wished her a happy birthday and insisted she call him Tony. Daphne recalls recognizing Geary from guest roles on classic TV shows like Murder, She Wrote and Barnaby Jones, emphasizing his versatility beyond soaps. The hosts read tributes from General Hospital co-stars, including Jonathan Jackson, who called Geary his mentor, and Jacob Young, who praised his guidance. They discuss Geary's early career, noting he initially joined General Hospital for only six to eight weeks while living in his car. The conversation turns to favorite Luke Spencer moments, with mentions of the intervention scene with Lucky, the rape reveal, and his final goodbye on the docks with Sonny. Daphne praises Geary's ability to act with his eyes, particularly in emotional scenes with his on-screen son. The hosts reflect on how Geary's character saved General Hospital from cancellation in the late 1970s and opened doors for other supercouples. They note his work outside soaps, including a one-man show, singing, and roles in movies like UHF and Carpool Guy. The episode concludes with a reading of tributes from ABC Entertainment and Laura B. Martin, who shared a brief but impactful encounter with Geary. The hosts emphasize the importance of appreciating legends while they are alive and encourage listeners to reach out to loved ones. They plan to retweet tributes and announce their next show will be later in the week.

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A loose tribute to Tony Geary that lets soap memory carry the episode.

Soap Party 411 becomes a tribute to Tony Geary, with Candice and Keri moving from the news to Luke Spencer and General Hospital's late-70s and early-80s turning point.

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A candid farewell if Tony Geary and Luke Spencer still mean daytime to you.

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