‘General Hospital’: ABC to Re-Air Classic Nurses Ball Episodes
ABC is getting glamorous as it continues to flash back to the past on General Hospital.
The network announced that it will air select episodes of the soap’s Nurses Ball, Port Charles’ most glamorous charity event, from Monday, May 25 through Friday, June 12. The event, founded in 1994 by Port Charles resident Lucy Coe, is dedicated to HIV/AIDS awareness and research and features exquisite red carpet fashion, original music, musical and dance performances, and, of course, intrigue, excitement, and drama.
Previously, the soap began airing “Flashback Friday” encore episodes, set for April 3 through May 22. Production shut down on GH due to the coronavirus pandemic, and these filled the gaps in the schedule. (New episodes continued Monday through Thursday.)
General Hospital is the longest-running American soap opera and scripted television drama currently in production. It celebrated its 57th anniversary on Wednesday, April 1. It has won the Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Drama 13 times.
Check out the loglines for the Nurses Ball episodes set for the week of Monday, May 25, below:
Monday, May 25: This Year’s Nurses Balls kicks off with an unexpected interruption during the opening number and includes a surprise proposal! Musical performances include the original number “Welcome to the Nurses Ball” performed by Epiphany Johnson, Elizabeth Webber, Sabrina Santiago and Felix Dubois; and a special performance of “Willkommen” from Cabaret by Dr. Liesel Obrecht. (Original air date: May 18, 2014)
Tuesday, May 26: Luke and Tracy take the next step in their relationship. Spencer convinces Nikolas they have to attend the Ball. Musical performances include “Raise Your Glass” by Pink, performed by Kiki Jerome and Friends: Elizabeth Webber, Lucas Jones, TJ Ashford and Felix Dubois; “You Took the Words Right Out of my Mouth” by Meat Loaf, performed by Eddie Maine; “I Am What I Am” by Jerry Herman, performed by Luke Spencer, a striptease to AC/DC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long” performed by Magic Milo & the Magic Wands: Nathan West, Lucas Jones, Felix DuBois, Michael Corinthos and TJ Ashford. (Original air date: May 9, 2014)
Wednesday, May 27: Spencer begs for another chance with Emma. Britt tells Nikolas she still loves him. Scott tells Lucy she made a mistake picking Kevin. Musical performances include: “Brokenhearted” by Karmin, performed by Brad Cooper; “I Love It” by Icona Pop , performed by The Haunted Starlets: Sam Morgan, Maxie Jones, Molly Lansing, Lulu Spencer-Falconeri and Kiki Jerome; and the original song performance “Criminal Love” by Eddie Gomez, among others. (Original air date: May 12, 2014)
Thursday, May 28: Brad proposes to Lucas. The truth about Ric and Hayden’s connection is revealed. Musical performances include the original number “Welcome to the Nurses Ball” performed by Epiphany Johnson, Elizabeth Webber, Sabrina Santiago and Felix Dubois, “99 Red Balloons” by Nena, performed Dr. Liesel Obrecht and “Marry You” by Bruno Mars performed by Brad Cooper. (Original air date: May 1, 2015)
Friday, May 29: Duke takes a hit out on Jordan. Spencer gets a surprise visit from a loved one. Elizabeth pleads with Nikolas to keep the truth about Jason between them. Musical performances include “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen, performed by Eddie Maine; “It Might Be You” by Stephen Bishop, performed by Damien Spinelli and the original song “You’re Not Alone” performed by Epiphany Johnson and Sabrina Santiago. (Original air date: May 5, 2015)
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I'd love to see the first Nurses Ball! Go away back
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I would like to see the one with Rick Springfield
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I would love to see the one where Alan was the cowardly lion.
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Put the episodes with Luke and Lucky as the Pips!!
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Ever consider showing episodes from the first season going forward? I've been watching for at least 40 years but didn't start from the beginning.
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I really don’t like the nurses ball. I have watched GH for 50 Years and skip the nurses ball. I would love to see the first GH episode ever. Please consider an alternative to the nurses ball
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Or don’t watch is another solution
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My favorite was when max from dancing with the stars and magic milo’s crew did their strip routine
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I would love to see the episodes from February until now. Our local channel always interrupts with the impeachment trial and virus updates during General Hospital. I haven’t been able to watch a whole episode in months!
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You need Hulu! It shows the entire episodes!
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And treat yourself to the no commercials plan too. Best 12 dollars 💵 ever
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Can you get Abc.com? Our governor is constant interrupting GH so I got it on my phone first and then my computer. Anyhow you can view the entire episode after 7 or 8 pm depending on your tome zone.
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I don't have unlimited data on my computer or cellphone to watch everyday when the stupid governor interrupts.
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Thank goodness. I am so tired of 1/4 new with 3/4 flashbacks (mostly of horrible Nelle). Now I can turn it OFF for 3 weeks until you can get things back to normal.
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They aren’t resuming production until August according to several of the actors.
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Yes if you are going to play reruns go back in the past!!
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My favorite of all time was the early 80s Luke and Laura with Elizabeth Taylor and Robert Scorpio vs. Sean Donnely in the Aztec Treasure series. I was hoping they would rebroadcast those some day when Robin was introduced by Anna To Robert best era.
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My thoughts. Starting next week show two new episodes, then three Nurse's Ball episodes starting with the very first Nurse's Ball.
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They don’t have any new shows to air that’s why they are showing reruns
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Now they don't but if they would have thought ahead they could have. Now it really make more sense to go with the first one on through especially as a tribute to the medical professionals on the line.
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Go back to the old Nurses Balls! The ones when Audrey was still in the chorus line, Lucy and Katherine were cat fighting through the whole ball, the Quartermaines were still alive and performing, and the cast was larger.
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Would love to see the show where Mike and Sonny sing together
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Would be great!!
Wish we could see whole episodes because being prempted by Illinois Governor everyday!!!
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One of my favorite Nurses Ball episodes was the one where Luke and Lucky sang “Midnight Train to Georgia” as two of the “Pips!”
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I agree that you need to show older episodes. Let's go back to the beginning with Stone and Robin (and Jason). That would be a real treat.
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Go back to the beginning!! Show why it has been on so long. Let people see who Steve, Audrey, Jessie,Lee, Phil... should I go on...are. We often see the Nurses Ball. Nice... but not the backbone of the show. Luke and Laura never get old. It’s going to be awhile. Find something to follow .
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Does anyone at ABC ever read these comments? Or comments on TV Line? If would be great if they did, so that they could be aware that practically EVERYONE is clamoring for Nurse's Ball episodes from the early years - 1994 onward! Clearly, they either don't read what viewers want or don't care. So frustrating.
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My favorite nurses ball is where Luke & Bobby do the Last Dance routine. Classic!
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I wish they'd create an episode or two of bloopers!
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Fabulous idea! But I wanted them to start with the very first one and work their way through them until new episodes return.
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Lost me has a viewer! Yes I like the nurses ball. No reason to go back.
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The nurses ball programming in boring
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I was hoping for the earlier Nurses Balls. They were very entertaining but the last few, not so much (except Cameron's singing was excellent. I would also like to see the very first season of GH. I watched it in the summer and anytime I had a day off from school. Thank goodness they finally invented the VCR.
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They should show them all, in order.
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I would like to see The performance with Alan and Emily when she was a young girl. Awesome. Or anything Alan did. He has an incredible voice. Miss him ALOT!
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My favorite of all time was the early 80s Luke and Laura with Elizabeth Taylor and Robert Scorpio vs. Sean Donnely in the Aztec Treasure series. I was hoping they would rebroadcast those some day when Robin was introduced by Anna To Robert best era.
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love to see new episodes. seems like we have to wait like we have been waiting for everything to resume what normal use to be this year. 2020 will be a year that no one forgets
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Definitely bummed they aren’t showing the very first nurses ball!
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Want to see Jason!
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Would like to see older ones; 80's and 90's
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I was skeptical...I searched Start dates...and you're correct...
General Hospital...April 1, 1963...
Days of Our Lives...November 8, 1965...
The Young and the Restless...March 26, 1973...
The Bold and the Beautiful...March 23, 1987...
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I guess there won’t be a 2020 Nurses Ball?
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I would love to see all of the Nurse's Balls.
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😂
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