General Hospital marked its 40th anniversary in April 2003, on the SOAPnet series Soaptalk with a special episode GH Turns 40 on Soaptalk, hosted by Lisa Rinna and Ty Treadway, broadcasted on the network.
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The special presentation included notable appearances by Maurice Benard, Tamara Braun, Steve Burton, Alicia Leigh Willis, Nancy Lee Grahn, and Wally Kurth. Several cast members participated in interviews where they discussed aspects of their personal lives, accompanied by brief flashbacks to the fan-favorite episode from February.
Highlights included Steve Hardy's proposal to Audrey March, the wedding of Luke Spencer and Laura Webber, the conflict between Lesley Webber and Monica Quartermaine over Rick Webber, Monica's battle with breast cancer, the love story of Stone Cates and Robin Scorpio, and one of the many Thanksgiving mishaps involving the Quartermaines. The special concluded with questions posed to the cast from fans in the audience.