A Step Down

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Guess when you're not working, you need to take any job that comes your way.

The Sopranos' Vincent "Big Pussy" Pastore is set to play a mobster in the ABC soap General Hospital.

Looks like Puss has gone from the Majors to the Minors.

Sad!

Are there any other shows, outside of GH, that prominently features gangsters at the moment?

Does that mean we may see Uncle Junior or Paulie on General Hospital too?

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: Jul 29, 2008 at 1:45 pm / Email this »

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amy says – reply to this

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At the moment….shit, they have been gangsta for 30 yrs. now. It is getting old!
mm!M says – reply to this

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MWA!
Nikki says – reply to this

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General Hospital is awesome!!! Give it a watch sometime, you might like it!!! Look at the many celebrities who got their start there. Even Billy Dee Williams is heating up the night shift!
eliaz says – reply to this

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first
jenny says – reply to this

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FIRST!
Yeah says – reply to this

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First?… Ew
mr says – reply to this

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1st
emmy says – reply to this

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hi first???
size0 says – reply to this

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He is fat with a pug nose…

Perez???

1st
lane says – reply to this

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first!
NICKI says – reply to this

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Do you watch GH ????? Stop hatin idiot !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Katie says – reply to this

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First?
Me says – reply to this

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first?
madel says – reply to this

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nancy just got in with the mexican mob…weeds, duh.
jo says – reply to this

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WOW
Me says – reply to this

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Re: Me – Damn it
dre says – reply to this

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Gh is a great show you fatass.
kera says – reply to this

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FIRST…SECOND OR THIRD…
GO GH says – reply to this

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WTF!! General Hospital is an AWESOME SHOW!!! Vincent will be a great addition. GH is NOT a step down! Okay, well maybe from HBO it is, but GH has the best cast and storyline around.
T says – reply to this

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I used to watch that show, it used to be good. It has SUCKED ass ever since they made the whole show about the mob, Carly, Sonny, etc though. The mobsters are actually the GOOD guys, or so the writers would have you believe.

Poor Vincent.
kari says – reply to this

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Who say's it's a step down? These people make great money and it's steady work. Perez, sometimes you need to think before you speak or in this case, write.
Me says – reply to this

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Young and Restless just killed off a mobster
pinky says – reply to this

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I hate mobster type people. Whether they are real ones or just wannabes. They are so sleazy acting and immature. There is just something about that sleazed out look on their mobster faces, like: grow up. You want a peice of me, what? Come and get it you grossed out, slimely losers. I ain't afraid of you, you piggy assholes.
Myron says – reply to this

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OMG, I thought it was
Rosie heading into makeup!
Jesse says – reply to this

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Ummm thats alot better than not being on a show at all.
NcYby says – reply to this

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"BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL" IS THE FIERCEST SHOW ON TV, DAY OR NIGHT!!! DONNA JUST TOOK OVER FORRESTER CREATIONS AND GAVE ERIK'S KIDS THE BOOT–EXCEPT FOR RICK WHO IS THE MOST HEAVENLY STUD ON DAYTIME TELEVISION BECAUSE RICK SUPPORTS DONNA AND ERIK'S MAY-DECEMBER MARRIAGE! AND DONNA TOLD "AUNT PAM"–"YOU'RE NO LONGER NEEDED ON THE EXECUTIVE FLOOR–WE'RE MOVING YOUR DESK DOWNSTAIRS TO GENERAL RECEPTION!" OMG, I ALMOST WET MYSELF.
KK says – reply to this

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I hardly think that a soap is a step down. It is just a different material. I for one am a huge fans of soaps…and never watched a day of the Soprano's in my life. So, the fact that Vincent might be making the move to daytime…means he may have one new fan he didnt have before!!! Love GH by the way!
Confu says – reply to this

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An acting gig is an acting gig. The soap stars work harder on a daily basis for more years than any other genre. They are like their own little broadway. Pretty snobby take for a gossip maven, lol. A good man isn't too big to sweep the floors where he works, even if he owns the building.
Katly says – reply to this

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I love you Perez, but I think it's pretty offensive to soap fans and soap actors everywhere, to call soap operas the minors. These are actors who work everyday, sometimes for decades. An actor would kill for a steady job like that. Hell, they even have their own seperate Emmy show. Now don't get me wrong, some soaps are crap, and some soap actors are even worse, but not all. Especially General Hospital and ABC soaps in particular.

Now, put aside my rant and know that I love you PErez. ANd you're looking good lately. Keep up the hard work baby!
KimmySita says – reply to this

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maybe he doesnt wanna go on big screen… or a major tv show
maybe he just wants to take it easy and gh is gonna pay him good money in a short contract! dont hate a job is a job! i mean look at that guy who played Miguel on Passions.. he isnt doin good at all n e more.

so either way shit goes down hill!
melis says – reply to this

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I would challenge any tv or movie actor to go on any soap opera for a week and they will tell you that it is harder then making any weekly TV show or movie, these actors are the best in the craft, they work long hours, they have pages and pages of dialogue to remember everyday, they don't go on break for the summer, they work almost every day without a break and their are no repeats. Most of todays hollywood celebrities would break under the pressure and these soap opera actors don't make millions of dollars for a month's worth of work. Soap Opeara actors/actresses should be looked up to not down at.
cdawg says – reply to this

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lol what a joke gh sucks
TinyT says – reply to this

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Well, at least it is a gig…better than what some have.
vee says – reply to this

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there is another show which you may have heard of called the secret life of the american teenager on abc family channel. His name is Steve Schirripa and he used to play Bobby Baccalieri on he Sopranos and now he plays the father to one of the main characters on the show.
Anony says – reply to this

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General Hospital is not the minors.
NOTE says – reply to this

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Perez, I'm currious.. is there a reason why you always feel the need to bash everything and everyone? Is it because it makes you feel better?
sande says – reply to this

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I never blame any actor who takes a paying job - it is a tough world out there.
sdf says – reply to this

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U can tell that u dont know shit lol… He got a great job…
What kinda job u have? lollllllll man Perez, sometimes u seem dumber than u look
amy says – reply to this

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I HAVE NEVER PLAYED THE FIRST THING, BUT SHIT I WAS ACTUALLY FIRST! NOW, WHAT DO I GET? WHERE IS MY PRIZE?
lisa says – reply to this

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He was on ONE LIFE TO LIVE a few years ago. so technically this is a step up. i love GH.
CT says – reply to this

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Actually, as a fan of ABC soaps, I know he was on One Life To Live a few years ago…along the same time he was doing Sopranos he had a small part. Go look on his IMDB resume, it's there. It's not like he is any stranger to soaps. And it's better than doing reality TV like he was recently!
Jane says – reply to this

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I Love General Hospital alot more than the Soprano's so its not a step down just a different timezone.

Looking forward to it. Wouldn't mind seeing Uncle Junior or Paulie either, Heck bring on Tony himself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JF says – reply to this

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General Hospital is awesome! I can't wait for him to be on it. Obviously you know nothing about soaps, those actors work their asses off. Maybe you're just jealous no one wants you on their show.
helln says – reply to this

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Elizabeth Taylor was on GH years ago…and I don't think she took a step down!
sue says – reply to this

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Dumbass Perez! Quit putting people down for the jobs they do. At least he is working and doing what he loves which is acting. You think that because you run this rag of a website and can draw childish drawings on pix that you you have a better job of for that matter do a job well done. I hardly think so. Get over yourself you pompous pig !
Lisa says – reply to this

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Moron. Soaps are not a step down in acting. Lets see you try to do 80 pages of script per show.
scott says – reply to this

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Just to answer you quest of other soaps and their gangster story lines…. The Young and the Restless is now getting into the gangster business. Although the main focus (a fellow calling himself David Chow) just died in a car wreck. This happened right after a P.I. figured out who he really was. Don't know if his "boss" will stick around or not.
Swank says – reply to this

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Considering that he's a snitch who ratted the entire Soprano crew out to the feds, I would say he's lucky to get any work. Can I get a what-what?
redne says – reply to this

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Pus needs to get his teeth cleaned and whitened! Maybe then, if his teeth doesn't match his jacket (mustard yellow) the peeps in charge will throw him a role.
melly says – reply to this

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I used to go to his bar that he owned in New Rochelle NY - The Crazy Horse - back in the 80's. I'd say this is a big step up from hanging after hours with him. Work is work, and there's nothing to be ashamed of and no one has the right to criticize how you make a living to support yourself or your family.
laura says – reply to this

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ahh, I love GH!
Bobo says – reply to this

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I think soaps pay pretty well. How much work could there be for the guy otherwise? After all, he is no Brad Pitt. There is no shame in an honest living. Just ask Demi Moore!
mare says – reply to this

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Fuck you Sonny rules and so does GH
Tom says – reply to this

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It is not a step down. It is just another paying job. Nothing wrong with it. Gh is one of the best shows in TV history and he is lucky to now be part of it.
court says – reply to this

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General hospital is a step up from most soaps out there!
Lisa says – reply to this

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Do you know how many people watch this show every day??? A LOT. I happen to love it and I don't think it is a step down in his career at all.

It is a whole lot better than sitting on your ass all day putting people down just to make your pathetic self feel better. I am pretty sure if he could choose between his job and yours, he would stick with what he's got.
caro says – reply to this

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what is the trouble?he works it's great!GH is great!
kitty says – reply to this

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this guy is way too talented for daytime television.
Jense says – reply to this

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How can you say a show that has been on over 45 years is a step down? Not to mention a show that launched the careers of John Stamos, Rick Springfield, Antonio Sabato Jr, Jack Wagner, Vanessa Marcil and many more. Very few shows last past 5 years. Give GH the credit it deserves.
Bob says – reply to this

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I'm confused about how you consider GH a step down. It has been almost half a century, launched the careers of numerous film and TV stars including Demi Moore, John Stamos, Janine Turner, etc and at its peak attacted 30 million TV viewers. I guarantee you more people have watched GH over the years and know the names LUKE & LAURA than know the name Tony Soprano.
melis says – reply to this

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GOOD FOR HIM!!! He's a GREAT actor! Maybe I'll watch General Hospital now that he's on it!
Joe B says – reply to this

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So fatso is a fan of a show where they shoved a pool stick up a gay guy's ass????

Nice!
dee says – reply to this

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why a "step down"? the sopranos was just a night time soap opera on cable.
you wish YOU could have such a step down…although, what's lower than what you're currently doing, parasite?!>
aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
suzie says – reply to this

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Soap Opera actors are the hardest working actors in show business. Their is no shame is taking an opportunity that comes your way and anyone who can call themselves a "working actor" should count their blessings. Stop being so disrespectful.
anon says – reply to this

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Re: T – I agree. I can't stand the mafia and those characters on GH! It's the whole show now. If this was James Gandolfini, it would be a step down. But come on, its Vincent Pastore. Unfortunately, his role on GH will be more of a cartoon character mafioso then it was on the realistic Sopranos.
glend says – reply to this

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that's nothing I saw a commercial with him advertising a restaurant in New Rochelle. It was so budget. You could see him even hear how cheap the commercial is
saman says – reply to this

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so GH ROCKS!! its def. not a step down… soap opera actors work just as hard if not harder then other actors
Anna says – reply to this

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Ok first of all to all those who say GH is awesome are we watching the same show? GH sucks ass right now and it's only going to get worse unless the mob is written off the show completely. I'm so sick of the mob dominating my show. It's called General Hospital idiots!!!!
jojo says – reply to this

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soap actors are hard working and GH is one of the best. You really should not put people down for working. I mean is it hard work blogging all damn day , gossiping about people? I dont think so, get a life before you put other people down.
WHATE says – reply to this

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General Hospital is an awesome show with wonderful actors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think its Better than the sopranos.
krist says – reply to this

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Stop hatin' on GH
~d~ says – reply to this

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back off gh!!! it's an awesome show!! quit being hater!!!!!
~d~ says – reply to this

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Re: Lisa –
~well said~!!!!!
Missy says – reply to this

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Young and the Restless is doing a semi mob story at the moment!!!
GHFAN says – reply to this

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Hmm…I bet if GH offered Perez a spot on the show he would be all over it since he will do anything to promote himself. He would make a video blog about how awesome its gonna be and promote the crap out of it.

No more mobsters on GH! Kill the Zucchinis!
ghlvr says – reply to this

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yeh…they really need to get back to the hospital even though that's why they made 'nightshift'
course there is some fine mobster eye candy on the show…..hehe go Jason Morgan and Johnny Zaccara
scrub says – reply to this

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soaps actors and actress are the best so stop bashing them
bias says – reply to this

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What else can this fat italian greaseball expect.
SOUTH says – reply to this

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General Hospital is the bomb!!! If you were an actor, getting a job on General Hospital would certainly be a plus. It's not some little show that might get canceled; it's been around for 40 years. Good for Vince!
Loose says – reply to this

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Major to Minors?
Clearly you do not get the value of working every day and having 60+ pages of dialogue, but hey! Whatever….
Colby says – reply to this

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Hey well Bobby from the Sopranos is now on the Family Channel's new show The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Which by the way is a pretty amazing show!
ILuvu says – reply to this

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The guy should be thanking his lucky stars that he gets to work with such great actors. If he is lucky maybe he'll even get in a few scenes with Kimberly McCullough and Jason Thompson
Carri says – reply to this

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Celebrity Apprentice is a lot worse, than being on GH. GH is would be a big step up!!
Val says – reply to this

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Hey Perez! That's pretty crappy. It's a job…and a pretty damn good paying one, I'm sure.
Cris says – reply to this

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Hey back off GH!
PBE says – reply to this

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General Hospital is one of the best shows on tv–daytime or primetime. Brendon Barash who plays Johnny Zacchara is awesome and Genie Francis is coming back for some appearances in August.
shirl says – reply to this

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he was on OLTL too.

Soap actors do a one hour show EVERY DAY. When he was on the Sopranos he did a one hour show a WEEK.

Give them their props. Perez…they work harder than YOU DO.
filma says – reply to this

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I worked with Vinny on a film, and he's a real sweetheart and very talented. Like most others said, it's a job. How many on here have a solid job in this shit economy?

And I agree, Perez, you may make bank from this, but would hate myself if this is what I called my job. Muckraker, shitslinger, all the same.
sue says – reply to this

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Get a life Perez - it wouldnt be the first time Vinny has worked on the soaps. He's workin, payin his bills, why f with him? He's a good guy.
Prett says – reply to this

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Why you gotta be such a bitch Piggez? A job's a job; leave him alone!
Jessi says – reply to this

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GH is actually one of the most popular soaps.

It's no downgrade.

Do some research before you make ignorant assumptions.
dana says – reply to this

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Actually, "they" say it is harder to do soaps because its all talking with little real action plus he'll be paid and have a job for life.
Amy says – reply to this

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Dude, they make a lot of money AND you know there are fewer parts this year. Don't knock too hard…it's rough out there for everyone.
Misso says – reply to this

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LOVE GH. Stop Hatin' PP!
Stefa says – reply to this

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Will America ever get over it's ongoing stereotyping of Italian-Americans as mobsters?? This would not happen to any other group. Fuck General Hospital
nicki says – reply to this

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General Hospital is a wonderful soap opera. I believe they won outstanding soap, not this year, but the year before. I may be wrong…but I'm pretty sure. And, soaps are generally a stepping stone for actors Perez, take Fergie's fiance Josh Duhamel (last name may be spelled wrong) was on a soap, and than went to a show (which has since been cancelled) where he acted alongside Vanessa Marcelle who is also from a soap (Brenda from GH). Maybe you think that it's a step down but what I understand is that where evening shows are losing their audience, daytime TV is still thriving. Check your facts Perez.
LC says – reply to this

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This is definitely not a step down. GH is one of the better soaps on daytime. The story lines are getting better and they actually just won a daytime emmy for best show. So if Puss had a choice of any soap, I think he picked the right one. Also, according to the soap magazines, the fan base for these soaps is amazing. Sonny Corinthos has more of a following than Tom Cruise.
LM says – reply to this

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Ok, I have to laugh at some of the comments. I watch GH, but most of these comments had to have been made from their publicist or soap people pissed that they were dissed. Yeah, GH is better than the Sopranos and more people know Sonny Corinthos than Tony Soprano. Give me a fucking break! Perez is a moron, but I see his point. Sopranos was a massive hit, a classic that many think is tv's all time best drama. GH is a daytime soap opera that isn't what it used to be. Luke and Laura was 30 years ago. The guy who writes the show now is no David Chase and their ridiculous mob s/l is not the Sopranos. You either start out on a soap and become big like Demi Moore or you go there when other opportunities dry up, like a lot of old prime time actor/actresses. Vincent Pastore is D-list, even when the Sopranos was on air. If it was James or Edie it would be sad, but this is a good thing for VP.
anon says – reply to this

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I haven't liked Vincent since he was convicted of beating up his girlfriend. He tried to say that he was the victim despite weighing over 200lbs more.
kjhkf says – reply to this

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ummm shut upp cuz GH ROCKSSSSSS…u try getting on that show fattass

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