Recast Roulette - Jerry Jax Edition

 THIS IS A SUPER-FILLER we needed to get in before anything REAL happens on GH.. 

So here you go: BONUS MATERIAL! Enjoy. Today's recap blog is one down from this. 

Sebastian Roche as Jerry Jax

You may have heard that Steve Burton blurted out that there has been a recast on the show. The actor is already taping, as Steve had some scenes with him. Speculation is that it is either Jasper Jax or Jerry. Many people are leaning towards Jerry, because everyone seems to think that Hudson is Jerry's son. Another big clue is that the actor has been on more than one prime time show and is well-known in the industry.

Before the reveal leaks, we decided to take a stab and come up with some ideas as to who it could be.

Bryan Cranston

Bryan is a soap native. I remember seeing him on episode 1 of Loving. If this is just a short gig, for a few months, I can see him returning to his roots and play around with this character for a little bit. But I couldn't see him long term. 

Grant Show

 He was on Melrose Place and Dynasty 2. He could actually pass as Hudson's father. He was on those shows for several years, so it would seem like he could make a long-term commitment to this one. Plus, he would probably bring a fan base.   

Christopher Meloni

We know his track record. His recent prime-time show just ended. Like Bryan, I don't think I can see him as a permanent replacement, but for 6mos to a year, he can really bring some excitement to the show. 

Bradley Whitford

 Very, very long credits in Prime Time and also a multiple Emmy winner. He would bring some serious star power to the show.

James Spader

 This would be a wild card. He was on the Practice and Boston Legal. He could definitely come on board as a villain. 

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(Dave) I see Grant Show for the reasons I mentioned above. He would bring a different personality to the character and take him in another direction like Charles Shaughnessey did. Also, he would make a long-term commitment.   

(Karen) While I applaud David for coming up with these great ideas, I'm SUCH a Sebastian Roche fan there's no way I can endorse anyone but him. SORRY!! I say if you're going to have Jerry Jacks, it's him or NO ONE. 

Ok, I'm going to relent and say Bradley Whitford is an inspired choice! I'd love to see him tackle that role. 

And if it isn't Jerry Jax that is being recast and it is Jasper (Joss' dad) I have the perfect person for that role.

Barn Dinner

 

MONDAY?

MONDAY? Where did the weekend go! I swear time is just fluid lately lol. NOT on GH however. Time is either fleeting or one day lasts 2 weeks. 

TODAY'S SHOW: 

Serena is at the barn. Cody is home. She brought in Outback who she found. Serena was "night bird watching" the migration and found Outback in the reserve . Cody wonders why the Qs weren't watching her. Felicia and Mac come in! YEAH! They are going to have dinner together. Everyone talks about how much Dominique would like this.

Hudson goes to visit Carly at her office in the Metro. Joss wants him to rent an office for her. He says she makes him do the grunt work. He wants her to get someone from corporate to do that and fly them in from Australia. Carly's like: not a great idea. She says he's the one that talked her into staying. She has a request to stay between the two of them. She wants him to stay with the company. They go to look at the office space. 

Anna's at GH and upset-- she wants to talk to Tristan about the WSB. She is seeing a civilian therapist and is afraid the WSB will find out she has PTSD and make her go away to one of their hospitals. She doesn't want to go and wants him to consult with the case to help her stay in PC. I don't know--makes no sense but go with it. Tristan listens to her heart and says she's now his patient so he can help her as much as she needs and he can't tell the WSB. 

Joss goes to see Anna who's not home. She asks Emma if she can wait. She walks in and Emma's like Um, you can go. They start to argue. Emma grabs Joss. Anna walks in. Sends Emma to the shop for tea. Emma's not happy. Joss says she heard from Britt what happened and now needs to hear from her. Anna tells her about it all. Joss says finding Anna's note in the room helped her survive. She understands Anna went through something horrible. Anna says BUT WSB protocol says you have to turn me in. You must do this. Joss says she's not even really WITH them right now and there's a lot of gray area. Anna says that she knows what it means to be an agent and if she's making excuses, maybe she shouldn't BE an agent. Whatever Joss decides, she'll understand. 

Britt and Jason are arguing about Anna. He's like you didn't even SAY anything when she was being held captive, now you can make it up to her. Britt says Anna was moved before she even knew about her. Jason DOESN'T BELIEVE HER! OH MYYYYYYY. Britt is like @@!!! She says you love me, you're supposed to believe me and he's like: Sorry but I don't. Welp that's that. Jason says he can't be her witness if she turns Anna in. Britt asks if Anna had shot her and he found her over her body, would he cover for her? They decide to break up.

Two seconds later, Jason and Carly are in the elevator talking about the break up. Carly acts sad for Jason. You loved her--he says he loves her but not enough. They are going to the Brown Dog to play pool. 

Alexis and Molly talking about Scout and her phone and Drew. Then Scout comes over to have a seat. They have dessert. Scout says not to tell her Dad she was there. Alexis is like: NOPE Not telling him a thing. Scout leaves. Molly is like: Drew will be mad. Alexis says: LET HIM

Nina and New WSB Guy Baines. He questions her about Brennan. She asks if he sent Jack on assignment. Where is he? He says Carly reported her threatening Jack and a lot of people witnessed it. She says they are romantic and had a fight...no biggie. BUT she can't find him now. Baines says he was last at the Metro and no one has heard from him in 3 days. She says she was working alone in her office that night. He says IN this building right? She says yep, and I won't way anything else without a lawyer.

END: 

Hudson calls mystery man and says everything is going according to plan. 

Joss goes to Billy Bailey to tell him about Anna having a breakdown. 

Sunday Surgery: Ode To Anna

I came to my Dad's on Friday so this will be a very short SS for me. I think I've paid my dues over the years- this is the 6902nd post since I started. EESH!! 

This week was a whopper on Monday and then wound down slowly through the week. Thursday's show flew by which is the sign of great dialog and movement. My focus is on FINOLA HUGHES  because Anna just stole the entire show. Amazing. Simply amazing. It's not like we really liked or wanted the Phantom Peter story but she played the hell out of it. The conclusion in the woods was a masterclass in all things drama. 

In real life, Finola teaches "Performance for Camera"  at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Here she is on Kelly and Mark discussing her class: 

We've all watched her throughout the years and us olders know how the character of Anna has evolved. Finola has mastered even the most subtle emotions. She never EVER phones anything in, that's for sure. 

The biggest issue is that there has never been a costar that's good enough for an Anna Romance. Duke and Robert were perfection.  Not sure there ever could be again. I'm fine with that. The huge bright light is Emma, her granddaughter. Braedyn is such a great casting choice and if I can't have Robin, I'll take her. 

Ok on with the show!! 

Anna shoots Peter to rid herself of his manifestation. She and Jason talk in the woods. Good scene with Emma. Glad she has a new therapist. Maybe that lady will be recurring. BTW, TRISTAN could have been a psychiatrist, right? At least he'd be of some use. 

Britt's big ol' mad at Anna...Trina's big ol' mad at Brook. Chase fled the Q house and went to Willow's. He did NOT spend the night however, but Hudson saw him leaving the place. 
Ava's tick was a Lone Star. She needs meds and made up a story about petting a dog outside of her Art Gallery so she didn't have to disclose the pit where Brennan's body is decaying. 

Rocco and Scout kissed. I think Jordy/Curtis and or Isaiah will sue Brook Lyn in Civil Court. 

Carly points Baines in the direction of Nina for Brennan's death, playing right into Drew's plan.

Ned showed up. Highlight for sure. I wish they'd pay Wally enough to leave Days. 

That's it!! You didn't even have time to finish your coffee did you?!! I would like to write what I'd like to see happen but dang, the show is just flopping around so much at the moment, I can't even order anything in my head to make a story!! 

One funny thing: When Chase went to the PCPD to tell Joe about the accident I didn't even remember he was on the show!! Geesh!! It took me 2 seconds-- and then I was like: OMG he's living with Lucas!  
Photos: Thx to Paparazzi Sloane! 

BREAKING NEWS:  

CHEERS! 

Remembrance

 

I was going to just do a typical filler today until I realized it was the 11th. I just want to say a few things --and I know you're surrounded by memories but this has to do with the soap community. In 2001 the internet was just blooming. I was on the AOL soap boards at the time and we posted daily about life and our show, GH. I was also on Soap Zone. That day, numb and scared, I logged in and found people to talk and grieve with. I was home alone and didn't quite know what to do. People who I had never met in person were there to just BE with and process things. That bond has lasted for a long long time. 

If you ever get the chance to go to the memorial in NYC, it's well worth your time. The underground is harrowing but captures the tone and tenor of that day while honoring those that were in the towers and also the heroic first responders. We have also been to Shanksville PA at the site of flight 93. Also worth the time and drive. 

See you on Sunday. 

Fast Show Today

 

HELLOOO it's Thursday! I will be out tomorrow-- so enjoy my thoughts today!! 

TODAY'S SHOW: 

Dante goes to Anna's. She gives him her gun/badge. "I'm not fit to serve" . Tells Dante she wasn't well when she came back. Has to do the work to regain her sanity. She says she wants him to be acting commish. He says ok. Then Anna also tells him he might hear from Britt and to do his duty. 

At GH, Emma tells Felicia about Anna and she needs a really good therapist. She tells her what happens. Why? I don't even know.

Britt tells Lucas about her night. Britt tells him. Says Jason stopped her. THEN EMMA goes to talk to Britt and Britt's like: Anna's a LUNATIC, LOCK HER UP! Emma pleads with her.  Britt is like NO WAY. Emma brings up all of Britt's sins and says: LOOK AT YOU! Felicia steps in and reminds Britt she got another chance. 

Emma and Felicia talk and Anna steps out of the elevator. She's going to have a consult with her therapist. Emma hugs her. Anna goes in to wait for the doctor. Felicia comes in. Anna fills her in on getting out of the France place and that she used Felicia. Felicia understands. 

Britt crabs to Lucas--NO ONE CARES. Lucas says she makes it hard for people to care.  They have a decent talk about her having some empathy. 

Chase tells Joe at the PCPD about Brook being the culprit in the accident. Says she also covered it all up AND went to great lengths to make it look like someone else did it. Dante comes in and tells them that Anna's on leave. Then he corners Chase to talk about Brook. Chase is staying at The Metro. 

Tracey hired Diane to represent Brook Lyn but she can't make it so Alexis comes over instead. Oh NED AND ALEXIS :squeee: She says Brook could be charged with leaving--after hitting the guardrail which is private property. Unlikely though. Plus, the ADA is friends with Jordan. OMG is this going to linger on and on?? it's not OVER?  

WELL...ADA comes to the Q house and hears from Alexis what happened. She wants to know WHEN Brook knew the accident happened. How long? Brook tells her. The upshot is that legally she can really only get some misdemeanor for hitting the guardrail and not reporting it. BUT the other parties could view it as more. Maybe a civil suit. 

Trina is on the couch (I guess Britt left obv) and Gio comes over to check on her. She's just so mad at Brook. They aren't sure about their singing career; where to go from here.

Joss and Jason talk at the boathouse about everything. She admits Cassius didn't do what she said he did. The WSB wanted a narrative. He realized she got him out. She feels badly for blaming Cassius when he saved her life. 

END: Today's show flew by

Jason tells Joss it's up to her if she's going to turn Anna into the WSB or not

Britt says she won't approach Anna but she WILL PAY

Felicia tells Anna it's not her fault

Brook goes to apologize to Trina

Ned goes to the PCPD to get Chase and tells him he's going to save his marriage. 

Time Zones

 

Weather Update: RAINING like cats and dogs here--AGAIN. We've gotten a lotta rain this summer!! Hey, our water table will be awesome, right? 

Last 2 days have been stunning--let's see what Wed brings!! 

TODAY'S SHOW: 

Anna still going to shoot Britt. She is talking to Peter in front of them. Jason's like:Um, what? Peter pops off again--then Anna says "you're just like your father" and shoots the air. "Peter" is dead. She freaks out BADLY. Jason tells Britt to run. He talks to Anna. She tells him about seeing Peter. She thinks he'll always be there like an echo. They end up walking away.

Joss and Hudson are talking in her apartment. He says she needs to move to Australia. She says no. She likes PC. He says you just want to be in the WSB. Then Britt comes to the door. He leaves. Britt needs to have Joss call Brennan. Joss is like: WHY? She tried to kill me! Then she says Jason was there. Tells Joss the story.

Portia and Isaiah hear that it was Brook Lyn that didn't stop for the accident. Trina and Kai are in Portia's office. Portia can't even BEEE_LEEEVE IT. Isaiah says Brook owes him an apology.

Trina tells Kai she might want to fire Brook as her producer.

Gio's all pouty because his Mama LIED AGAIN. Emma's like: DUDE, calm it down. Gio continues to cry/pout but he sees Emma's point about still loving your family when it's hard.

Nedly is hugging Brook and telling her it will be ok. Brook doesn't think so. He tells her about the time he covered for AJ drinking/driving to protect Monica. Good scene. Also that he doesn't hold out hope for Chase and her making it. Lois left when she realized how the Qs operated. Gio walks in. Ned leaves. Brook tells him she absolutely didn't know they had gone off the road. He's not so sure he believes her.

Chase shows up at Willow's. His world fell apart and he has "no where else to go" :eyeroll: Willow asks what's up. He says it was Brook driving the car that night and then framed Willow out of jealousy. He says he has to leave. AHAHAHA Okay, will you really go? 

Jason takes Anna to her apartment. Emma's concerned. Jason is going to come back and stay the night. 

END: 

Music montage

Britt sleeps on Joss' couch

Joss texts Jason

Hudson sees Chase leaving Willow's (Chase didn't stay there)

Anna tells Emma what's been happening with her 

Jason cleans up the scene--gets the bullet casings off the ground. 

YOU HAVE TO WATCH

 

It's been a BEAUTY DAY here-- just gorgeous. I hope this is what fall will be like. David makes fun of me telling you about the weather but that's because he's jealous. Where he lives, it's hot. HOT. and MORE HOT. 

TODAY'S SHOW: 

WHOPPER START!! 

Drew thinks Scout is at Sonny's and barges in. Alexis is like you can shoot him--then says: KIDDING ahahhaa.  They find Scout's phone on the couch. Drew tell Alexis she is in BIG TROUBLE for not following the restraining order. Alexis calls him a jackass and he leaves but they are going to REGRET THIS!! He leaves. Sexis decide to team up against DREW! WHOO HOO. Well, Alexis says that she's going to lie to Drew about seeing Scout. Sonny says he'll back her up.

Scout and Rocco kiss at the dock. They like each other awww... BUT WHERE'S OUTBACK? Outback comes back. Then Sonny calls and tells Rocco if he knows where Scout is, tell her to get home asap.  

Ava goes to Drew's and says don't call the sheriff...!! They'll look around the Q estate and find Jack!! She asks if he called her friends. He says he doesn't KNOW her friends. LOL Scout comes in and Drew hugs him. Says she was with friends. He asks her about the phone being at Sonny's. She says yes, she was giving Donna a hoodie. He says I don't believe you. Were you with Danny? He asks She says YES! I guess to spare Rocco?

Isaiah tells Ava if she doesn't pinpoint the tick location now, the county will come knockin' lol. She says: Oh yeah, I did pet a dog today outside the Art Gallery! 

Trina confronts Brook about the accident. She confesses. Chase thinks she's covering. Nope she says it was her and describes the accident. Jordan is pissed. Trina goes off--My FATHER is in jail because he thought it was Isaiah. She keeps yelling. Tracey tries to defend Brook but Trina won't have it. NED WALKS IN! MY NEDLY! He's like: WTH is going on!!? Trina leaves. Chase says it's all his fault that he figured it out and assumed Brook was covering for someone because she would never LIE TO HIM! 
He runs out, Brook follows. She tries to explain about the wine and he's not having it. He Can't even LOOK AT HER! Storms out. Brook goes to the stairs and rocks and sobs. 

Tracey tries to get things under control in the living room. Jordan leaves. Gio has questions. Gio cry-yells about things. :Eyeroll: He wonders if that's why Brook did the showcase for Trina. Ned says no, she knows real talent when she sees it. 

Michael and Jordan talk at the boathouse. She whines about her face. THEN she wonders when Michael knew everything. 

Anna tells Britt it's personal and she's ending this NOW. (points a gun at her) ...talks about Faison. Britt says: Um, he's dead, you know that right? then Petah comes out of the dark. "DO IT NOW".  She tells Britt that she's the "last Faison Standing" and has to die. JASON COMES OUT OF THE WOODS! She's like "oh I wish you hadn't have come" . Jason says he doesn't have a gun. Wonders what's happening. Britt says she tricked the people at the institution and isn't well. She thinks my father is alive. Then Anna's like: Faison might be dead but he's alive through his CHILDREN and she has to die. Jason says What about Maxie's kids? James? Bailey LU?? you going to kill them too. He says Faison would win if she did--she'd go away from her family forever. 

END: 

ANNA looks determined but I bet in the end, she shoots "Peter" 

Gio hates the Qs and leaves

Chase GOES TO WILLOW'S !! (idiot)