General Hospital

General Hospital
General Hospital is a long-running American daytime soap opera that first premiered on April 1, 1963. Set in the fictional town of Port Charles, the series follows the lives of the residents and staff of General Hospital. The show explores the personal and professional relationships of doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff, as well as the challenges they face in their daily lives. With its captivating storylines and diverse cast of characters, General Hospital has become a television institution, earning numerous awards and a loyal fan base over the years.
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First airedApr 1, 1963
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Public engagement with General Hospital on July 19, 2026
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Top Cast
By Attention Score on July 19, 2026
1
Rena Sofer
Lois Cerullo
1.6
2
Stephen A. Smith
Brick
1.2
3
Maxwell Caulfield
Apollo
1.1
4
Kirsten Storms
Maxie Jones
1.1
5
Greg Vaughan
Lucky Spencer
1.1
6
Tyler Christopher
Nikolas Cassadine
0.9
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