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Soap News: Three Carlys will help General Hospital celebrate 51 years!

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Daytime Confidential confirmed the rumour that Sarah Brown and Tamara Braun will make cameo appearances on General Hospital! The former Carlys will join current (and the longest running) Carly, Laura Wright on the soap’s 51st anniversary episode airing Tuesday, April 1.

Sarah Brown originated the role of Caroline Leigh “Carly” Benson Quartermaine Corinthos Corinthos Alcazar Corinthos Jacks on April 8. Brown’s tenure saw Carly’s affair with her biological mother Bobbie Spencer’s (Jackie Zeman) husband, Dr. Tony Jones (Brad Maul) and subsequent on night stands with A.J. Quartermaine (Sean Kanan) and Jason Morgan (Steve Burton).

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Brown decided to leave the soap when her contract expired in early 2001, announcing on her website: “I am not leaving because of money issues or contract issues. I am leaving because my heart is telling me I’m done.” She would last air on April 23, 2001 while newcomer Tamara Braun took over on May 2, 2001. During Braun’s tenure, Carly’s love affair with Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) cemented Carly’s place on the front burner, completing then-head writer Bob Guza’s mob triad focused (Jason/Carly/Sonny) take on the long-running ABC soap.

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Braun decided to exit the soap when her contract was up in 2005 and last aired in the role on April 15, 2005. Jennifer Bransford (ex-Georgie Phillips, One Life to Live) was hired as the third actress to portray Carly but only lasted for a few months as ABC realized the casting did not work out. Guiding Light star Laura Wright was then brought on and made her debut in the fall of 2005. Carly would then fall for Sonny’s rival (in all things Brenda), corporate raider Jasper “Jax” Jacks (Ingo Rademacher).

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Since leaving the role of Carly in 2001, Sarah Brown has enjoyed a steady career in daytime, having played the role of Julia Larrabee on As the World Turns from 2004-2005. Brown returned to General Hospital in January 2008, but as a new character named Claudia Zacchara and stayed with the series until November 2009. Brown would then appear on The Bold and the Beautiful as Aggie Jones from November 2009 until February 2011 before heading to Days of our Lives as Madison James from October 2011 until August 2015.

Tamara Braun would also head to Days of our Lives, playing two roles: Ava Vitali (in 2008) and then as a Taylor Walker recast (in 2011). Braun also appeared on All My Children as Resse Williams from October 2008 until April 2009.

Laura Wright began her daytime soap career playing Ally Rescott Bowman on Loving and The City from 1991 until 1997. From 1997 until joining GH in 2005, Wright was best known for playing Cassie Layne on Guiding Light.

So who will Brown and Braun portray on the 51st anniversary episode? My bet is on Carly as the episode finds Sonny and Carly going over their history with each other. It would make sense of each incarnation of Carly flashed back with Benard’s Sonny.

 

The April 1st episode also finds Monica being visited by past loved ones (rumoured to be Stuart Damon’s Alan and Natalia Livingston’s Emily), while Bobbie reconnects with Scotty (Kin Shriner). Meanwhile, Kevin (Jon Lindstrom), Lucy (Lynn Herring), Mac (John J. York) and Felicia (Kristina Wagner) look back at their long-running friendships.

What’s your take on the return former Carlys? Feel bad that Bransford was left out? Let me know in the comments. Personally, I think it’s fun and neat way to celebrate the soap’s 51st anniversary. Despite the overexposure of Sonny and Carly during Guza’s reign, CarSon do represent a big part of GH’s history and I did feel that Brown and Braun missed out on celebrating the soap’s big 50th anniversary last year.

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The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS/CTV Two): Oliver + Aly!
Quinn listens in on a conversation between Brooke and Bill. Liam realizes what Aly is going to admit. Ridge reassures Katie about their future. An unexpected firing occurs at Forrester Creations. Ridge sets out to replace Rick at FC. Brooke shares a major secret with Eric. Eric makes a decision for his sons. Hope and Aly help Oliver. The news of Ridge’s and Brooke’s positions at Forrester stuns Katie. Maya sees something at the Bikini Bar that unsettles her.

Coronation Street (CBC/Hulu): Kevin returns.
Kevin returns home. Luke asks Tyrone for a job. Roy collects Hayley’s ashes. Todd comes up with a new scheme. Maria and Audrey are in for s surprise. Tim tries to be the perfect partner for Sally. Tyrone, Fiz and Chesney call on Roy. Chesney doesn’t want Roy to spend so much time alone. Stella tells Eva and Leanne that Kevin wants them gone. Maria changes her locks. Roy goes back to work at the café. Tina wonders if Peter is telling the truth. Tyrone offers Kevin a room. Kevin levels an accusation against Maddie. Maria and Marcus run in to each other. Kal refuses Stella’s request. Peter takes the upper hand with Tina.

Days of our Lives (NBC/Global): Will and Sonny’s wedding.
Liam catches Nicole. Jennifer tells Daniel of her suspicions about Nicole. Aiden confronts Hope. Marlena asks EJ and Sami for help with her license. Caroline gets help dealing with her fears. Ben meets Abigail. Sami’s past threatens to interfere with EJ helping Marlena. Sonny has a warm moment with Victor. Family and friends gather for Sonny and Will’s wedding. Liam breaks into Jennifer’s house. Theresa and Brady are caught in a compromising position. The rivalry between Sami and Adrienne flares up. Liam tries to make Jennifer see Daniel in a bad light. Eric stuns Nicole with a revelation. Things get hot between Nick and Gabi, but look for Sami to interrupt. Nicole lashes out at Marlena.

General Hospital (ABC/City): 51st anniversary!
Carly confronts Sonny about shooting AJ. Nikolas notices that something is off when he tries to visit Elizabeth. Sam gets help from an unlikely source. Julian comes up with a new plan to bring down Sonny. Past loved ones visit Monica. Sonny and Carly consider their history. Bobbie and Lucy both face heartbreak. Carly considers keeping Sonny’s actions from Michael. Lulu turns to Elizabeth for advice. Liesl plans a meeting with Britt. Silas, Sam and Nathan try to catch Ava. Shawn questions Jordan’s choice of a job. Britt has a surprise for Dante and Lulu. Sam and Nathan make a discovery in the Nakamura case. Alexis and Julian consider their relationship. Brad wants to tell Felix the truth.

The Young and the Restless (NBC/Global): Jill confronts Kelly.
Nick lays it all on the line with Sharon. Devon questions Neil’s time with Hilary. Summer confronts Ian. Lauren shocks Michael. Lily talks about the perks of her job with Cane. Sharon talks to her family about her memories. Nikki witnesses a close moment between Stitch and Victoria. Avery thinks about her next move. Jill confronts Kelly. Billy considers moving in a new direction. Abby confronts Jack. Dylan talks to Stitch about Victoria.

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