General Hospital -- Rick, Alan and Monica -- 1977

[siresse]

do you have the videos, of when laura first arrived ?

[mirrenmaniac]

This Rick seems like a bit of a jerk and, has ZERO chemistry with Leslie Charleson.

I think Chris Robinson was a better choice in the long run. Monica cheating on Alan with this Rick would be a huge stretch.

[gun15509]

No this Rick had better chemistry with the original Monica. Let's not forget, Leslie Charleson was a recast & did not originate the role.

[mirrenmaniac]

"No this Rick had better chemistry with the original Monica."

I did catch a brief clip of this Rick with the original Monica. I agree - he DEFINITELY had better chemistry with her than Charleson.

And, since the original actress was "rudely" fired and replaced with Charleson, I also wonder if there may have been some real-life animosity or resentment toward Charleson that may have affected the chemistry. Let's not forget, Leslie Charleson was a recast & did not originate the role.

[ZanneMar]

Rick was always with Monica. While they thought he was dead, she married his brother Jeff (Richard Dean Anderson). As soon as Rick arrived, trouble started with Jeff and Monica. Then of course Heather arrived! LOL I was all wrapped up in them back then, but once Alan arrived and he and Monica sparked that was it for Rick. I was all about Alan and Monica.

[jlomax]

WOW!! I LOVED the original Rick!! Do you have any with the original Monica??? Love it!!!

[MonicaQuartermaine]

I do have one up with Patsy Rahn. Search for it.

[fannyanne2]

Hard to believe Jeff was married to Monica

[fredbamber]

WHOA!!!! I Started Watching In 78. I Never Knew There Was A Different Actor Playing Rick!!! When n How Did They Change Actors? I Mean It's Not Like The Actors Look That Much Alike, Hell they Look NOTHING Alike.LOL

[LOLOLUTHER]

Any vids with Patsy Rahn, the original Monica? I LOVED her ...

[MonicaQuartermaine]

I do have some stuff with her. I'll see what I can do.

[LOLOLUTHER]

Thanks, Monica!

[Muffy2314]

Patsy is prettier than Lesley Charleson

[talkinsoaps]

This was before Gloria Monty took over the role of producer, as storylines like this were (hard to believe) a borefest, in the eyes of ABC execs.

[LadyJ3000]

God it's so surreal to see these clips. Thank you for posting. ;o)

[golitly1]

Lady, I know! In this clip, have Rick and Monica began their affair? Things seem a little "tense"...I started watching about '78.

Makes me a little "misty-eyed".

[MonicaQuartermaine]

This was between affairs for Rick and Monica.

[LadyHodges]

I love the classics!! This is so great ... thanks a million!  :)

[astaire10]

God, STuart as A.Q. was and IS STILL GORGEOUS and a PRINCE! God Love him, ( R W looks like a jerk next to THAT!)

[InuRocka]

poor Alan,

*spoilerish* been on the show since the beginning and killed off for a sweeps stunt :(

[MonicaQuartermaine]

I wish! This is pretty much all I have from this time period for Alan and Monica.

[peebee06103]

Do you have any of these other really old clips? I can't believe you have these; VCRs weren't even very prevalent then! I've always wanted to see Monica & Alan before they even married (the 1st time)

[caprica011986]

Hotness.

[tea12345]

Hell yeah!!