Soap fans recently took a nostalgic trip back in time thanks to a throwback shared by two familiar “General Hospital” stars. A post celebrating the series finale of “Passions,” one of daytime television’s most unique soaps, quickly sparked memories among longtime viewers, many of whom admitted they still miss the over-the-top drama years after the show’s final episode aired. Read on to see how daytime fans reacted.
‘General Hospital’ Stars Celebrate an Unforgettable Soap Finale
“GH” stars Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson recently took to their Stone Cold and the Jackal social media pages to mark an important moment in daytime television history.
The duo shared an “On This Day in Soap Opera History” post, writing, “2008: Episode 2,231 of PASSIONS—AKA the series finale—aired on DirecTV’s The 101. The camptastic sudser had previously aired on NBC from July 5, 1999, to September 7, 2007.”
They also reminded fans just how outrageous the final episode truly was.
“The last show featured a double wedding, the baptism of a centuries-old witch, and an erupting volcano stifled,” they wrote before quoting Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald Crane’s final message to viewers: “After all these years, I’ve learned one thing for sure: Always follow your passion, because that and that alone will lead you to your happy ending.”
The nostalgic post quickly struck a chord with longtime daytime viewers.
Fans Take a Trip Down Memory Lane
Many fans admitted the throwback instantly reminded them how much they loved the quirky soap.
“How I was obsessed with this show,” one viewer commented.
Another shared that “Passions” remained one of their all-time favorites alongside “General Hospital.”
“I love that you guys posted this. Next to General Hospital, this was my favorite show. I still look for episodes on YouTube,” the fan wrote.
Others expressed hope that the series could eventually become easier to watch again.
“Find a way to stream it! Loved this show!” one viewer commented.
More than 18 years after its finale, it was clear that “Passions” still holds a special place in the hearts of many longtime daytime fans.
Fans Pointed Out a Fun ‘General Hospital’ Connection
While many viewers focused on reliving their favorite “Passions” memories, others pointed out that one familiar face from the soap is still appearing on daytime television today.
One fan noted that Brook Kerr, who currently portrays Dr. Portia Robinson on “General Hospital,” first found daytime success playing Whitney Russell on “Passions.”
They shared, “Whitney now plays Portia on GH and looks and talks the same as she did on Passions,” the fan wrote. “I love Brook Kerr. Fun fact: her mom on Passions, Dr. Eve Russell, was also a doctor who delivered babies.”
Kerr portrayed Whitney Russell from 1999 through 2007 before joining “General Hospital” as Portia Robinson in 2020, making her one of several actors to successfully transition from one beloved daytime drama to another.
Whether fans remembered the show’s outrageous storylines, its unforgettable characters, or its surprising connections to today’s daytime lineup, one thing was clear: “Passions” continues to hold a unique place in soap opera history. Years after its memorable finale, the beloved series is still inspiring nostalgia among daytime fans.
