Maurice Benard reflects on 'General Hospital' success for 60th anniversary: 'There's no fans like those fans'
foxnews.comMaurice Benard is spilling the secret on "General Hospital's" success as the soap opera celebrates its 60th anniversary. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Benard – who stars as Sonny Corinthos – says that "General Hospital" fans are one of a kind. "Let me tell you, the fans of ‘General Hospital,’ there are no fans like those fans," he said. "I know now creating another show how important it is to have those loyal fans because they'll just stay with you to the end." The actor noted that even when episodes over the past 60 years have not always hit the mark, the fans still support the show and the actors.
Benard has been on "General Hospital" for the past 30 years. Speaking on the show's milestone achievement, he said, "No show has been on 60 years.
I think it's the longest, and it's just an honor to be on 30. It's great that I have a job that long, man," Benard said. According to Guinness World Records, "General Hospital" or "GH" is the longest-running American soap opera. "No show has been on 60 years.
I think it's the longest, and it's just an honor to be on 30." — Maurice Benard Over the years, there have been many cast members who have come and gone from the show.
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