Series · ABC
General Hospital
General Hospital is a American series that premiered on ABC in 1963. 64 seasons and 16,230 episodes. Created by Bridget and Jerome Dobson, Frank and Doris…
Original networkABCbroadcast network · 1300 shows on record19401960198020002020
Premiered 1963; no finale on record, so the bar runs to 2026
Key facts
- Network
- ABC
- Format
- Series
- Premiere
- April 1, 1963
- Seasons
- 64
- Episodes
- 16,230
- Running time
- 60 minutes
- Genre
- LGBTQ, Soap opera, Medical drama
- Language
- English
- Production
- American Broadcasting Company
- Distributor
- Hulu, American Broadcasting Company
- Set in
- Port Charles
Credits
Created byBridget and Jerome DobsonFrank and Doris Hursley
MusicPaul GlassJacques UrbontSteve Hopkins
Cast 10 of 79 on record
| Cast member | Role |
|---|---|
| James Franco | — |
| Eva Longoria | — |
| John Stamos | — |
| Laura Harring | — |
| Amber Tamblyn | Emily Quartermaine |
| Emma Caulfield | — |
| Lindsey Morgan | Kristina Davis |
| Vanessa Marcil | Brenda Barrett |
| Jonathan Jackson | Lucky Spencer |
| Greg Vaughan | Lucky Spencer |
Awards on record
- Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Daytime Serials
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team