Steve Burton has been on General Hospital for 21 years and has literally been key in building the show to what it is today. While some believe Steve left due to the integration of One Life to Live characters into General Hospital, the actor made it clear he opted not to renew his contract in favor of moving his young family to rural Tennessee. The debate over meshing the two soap operas continues and personally, I have actually enjoyed the new life Executive Producer Frank Valentini and Head Writer Ron Carlivati have breathed into this iconic soap.
Many long-time fans first came to know Jason Quartermaine as the 'golden child' with a bright future as a physician in the family business. Fate had other plans when a drunken AJ caused a car accident, which completely took Jason's memory! Fans grew to love Jason Morgan, lovable hitman for Sonny Corinthos. Though nicknamed 'Stone Cold' he had a heart of gold.
Through the years fans have passionately debated over who Jason should be with, and many old timers believe his romance with Robin Scorpio was the best. Whether you were a Liason fan (Liz and Jason) or Jasam fan (Jason & Sam), the one thing fans agreed on was Steve Burton! He has been a major part of the show that will celebrate its 50th anniversary April 1, 2013. With his signature black t-shirt and leather jacket, he brought great dimension to Jason Morgan. Every single character on General Hospital is connected to Jason in some way, so it will be interesting to see how the show progresses. Is Jason really gone or did he survive the freezing waters? My bet is we'll see Jason Morgan return someday....it is a soap opera after all!
RHeart Radio, the Fan's Voice is doing a special tribute to Steve Burton November 7 honoring his 21 years on General Hospital. What do you think about Steve's exit? Send your comments to be included during the show.
Article comments
— go to most recent comments1 - EM Halpern
he cannot leave for good. he is such a wonderful part of gh which I have watched since 1981
2 - Lovely357
Him and sony is y I watch gh now.i have no problem musding gh now one fan lost
3 - Cheryl Jones
I don't even watch the show anymore . I won't he comes back. Soooo incredibly dissappinted
4 - Chrissy
Well Cheryl, you're missing out! It has been AMAZING! Story is fast moving, most of the cast is involved in a main storyline and lots of vets have returned! Frank Valentini and Ron Carlivati have made GH MUST SEE TV AGAIN! I look forward to every single episode! You should check it out-- I know you'll be pleasantly surprised... :)
5 - asmith
Bring.jason.back..money.talks.he,s.worthawholelottogh.....
6 - Sam
Love Jason the show needs him back!
7 - Franko
Bring back the light that is Jason never has a man wrapped in so much darkness shine so much Light
8 - Sandybongomeyer
I lost interested in watching gh miss Jason's character I've been watching gh since 1965 I just don't care to watch it anymore
9 - Marie
Sad to see Jason go. I keep watching hoping to see him show up. I do understand the family taking priority.
10 - Luna
Now that Sam and Jason finally got what they wanted all along, and Jason still doesnt know that the baby Daniel is his, Jason should never leave. He is the only star that has made GH the hit man believable. Everyone misses him.Now he should come back with alittle amnesiea and be tougher than ever. Sonny should act more like a Godfather and not let these women get away with always getting over him and yelling at him. Take the example from the movie The Godfather, where he had alot of bodyguards and you could only see him by appointment. Not that everyone just walks into his office. Make him a stronger character!
11 - Marilyn
bring jason back for sam....PLEASE.......
12 - sherwood
not watching anymore untilj ason comes back
13 - kimba
I heard he was on another soap opera; ( young and the restless. ....I guess it's time to switch ; (
14 - Beverly
My friends and I miss Jason!!! Please bring him back!!!!
15 - Karen
REALLY! Jason gone! He was the heartbeat of GH...he has to come back at one point and we shouldn't have to wait forever. Come on writers! Do your job and rewrite him in...and if he is on Y&R, well, guess I will be watching that soap instead!
16 - Kena
I have not watched the show since Jason left. He was the main reason for watching the show. If he returns then so will I.
17 - Loretta Reed
I DIDN'T LIKE THE WAY JASON LEFT GH, BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ALL HAD TO MAKE IT INTERESTING. JASON IS ONE OF MY MAIN CHARACTER ON GH, I WANT YOU TO BRING HIM BACK. PLEASE WRITE JASON BACK INTO THE SHOW. I MISSSES HIM SO MUCH AND SO DO EVERYBODY ELSE.
18 - nena
PLEASE BRING JASON BACK TO SAM.
19 - Beverly G
I've been watching the soap for about 35 years. Absolutely love it. Will not be the same without Jason. Loved his story line. Can't wait to see his return someday. WILL WAIT PATIENTLY!!!!!!
20 - Irene
Bring back Jason
21 - Carole in ky
BRING THE BEAUTIFUL BAD BOY BACK, HE MADE THE SHOW WORTH WATCHING. THE LOVE STORY WITH JASON AND SAM WAS INCREDIBLY INTERESTING , AND HE DESERVES TO HAVE A GOOD LIFE WITH HER AND HIS BABY!
22 - yvonne
Incredibly disappointing, how the show did not have a service for him... everyone went on there merry way...He was the heartbeat of GH. Bring him back..the show doesn't have anything without JASON..Sorry! He is better than SONY!
23 - Lovelylake
I miss jason,but I'm not going to lie the show is actually better than when he was on. The Q's are making a come back. The scorpios are back it's off the hook! I watched this show since the late 70's so I know how good this show is. I think focusing on Jason ,Carly and Sonny actually did the show a disservice. Todd is a winner. My favorites are back and now Iam waiting for Brenda to make her return hopefully with Sonny's kid.
24 - Geegee
GH needs Jason.. It's not the same.Bring Jason back!!!!!! Please !!! Now I'm watching YR just to see Jason. Port Charles is sinking, I hate the story line. Sonny Carly Micheal and Sam's characters are not the same without Jason's friendship ,protection and Love.
25 - lucie
I do not like the new story line-vampires etc. Bring Jason back and lets get back to the way things were