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Dead Man Talking: Grey’s Anatomy’s Latest Casualty Not Necessarily Gone for Good: ‘Lots of Characters… Have Come Back’
Friday, March 12th, 2021
Warning: If you haven’t watched the March 11 midseason premiere of the primetime soap, you might want to before continuing.
You would think that being stabbed by a sex trafficker and then dying at the hospital at which he works worked would be the end of Grey’s Anatomy doctor Andrew DeLuca. But it ain’t necessarily so, his portrayer tells our sister site TVLine. (Read the whole interview here.)
In defending a misleading Instagram post in which he said that having wrapped his directorial debut on the ABC drama, he was “now back to being DeLuca,” Giacomo Gianniotti admitted, “I was just trying to throw people a little off the scent a bit.”
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However, the actor hastened to add that “it’s not a lie… in that we might see DeLuca in the future. There are other opportunities for him [to appear] for the rest of the season.”
True that. Already this season, his on-again/off-again significant other Meredith has been visited by late husband Derek and ill-fated pal George on the beach between life and death. Even Richard and Bailey, who are alive and well, stopped by. “And lots of characters that have been lost over the years have come back,” Gianniotti adds, “whether in flashbacks or playing little home videos on our phones, ghosts, sometimes dreams. There’s all kinds of ways.”
While you’re here, check out the below photo gallery, a rundown of some of the little things that are a big, big deal to true daytime fans.
Image: Jill Johnson/JPI
1/17
<p>“Cricket.” “The Duchess.” “The Mustache.” Nicknames are great fun and often a source of comfort on <em>Young & Restless</em>, like when Victor calls Victoria’s ex “Billy Boy”, Ashley calls her brother “Jackie,” Nick calls Summer his “Supergirl,” or Jack calls Phyllis “Red.” It’s little things like this fans often appreciate most.</p>
Image: Jill Johnson/JPI
2/17
<p>The first ornaments were hung on <em>Days of Our Lives</em> in 1971 and the tradition remains to this day. Fans look forward to decorating the Horton family tree each year, with one ornament honoring each family member — new and old. It’s an honor for the characters, and often a bone of contention among fans, when their name is hung next to Hope, Alice, Tom, Bill, Jennifer, and many other beloved Hortons.</p>
Image: Howard Wise/JPI
3/17
<p>It all started when Annabelle the dog ate the Quartermaine’s Thanksgiving dinner on <em>General Hospital</em> in 1994. There’s been a call to the local pizza place every year since after something blows up their holiday dinner. You’d think they’d just start planning for pizza by now, instead of having Cook Two make an actual meal, but what fun would that be?</p>
Image: Sean Smith/JPI
4/17
<p>Nicknames aren’t so much endearment as they are well-crafted digs on <em>Bold & Beautiful</em>. Unless of course you’re “Dollar Bill” Spencer, a.k.a. “the stallion.” More often, they tend to be insults such as Bill’s moniker for fashion designer Ridge, “the dressmaker.” Who can forget that for years, the late Stephanie would blast Brooke as “the Slut From the Valley”… an “honor” Brooke seemed to pass along when she dubbed rival Shauna “the Slut From the Desert!” </p>
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5/17
<p>Sharp-eyed viewers began noticing that uring scenes taking place at <em>Young & Restless’</em> hot spot The Grand Phoenix, the same background player began popping up. Dubbed “the lady in the green dress,” we now know her name is Crystal and she’s played by Krystal Mosley. </p>
Image: ABC/Courtesy of the Everett Collection
6/17
<p>If <em>General Hospital</em> fans have heard it once, they’ve heard it a million times — the Quartermaine mansion is Monica’s house because — say it with us — “Alan gave it to me.”</p>
Image: Howard Wise/JPI
7/17
<p>Every year, the Forresters hold an epic Thanksgiving dinner on <em>Bold & Beautiful,</em> bringing together family, friends… and usually an enemy or two. It’s a magical day on which feuds are put aside and enemies break bread side by side. It’s great fun for viewers as guests are forced to say something they’re thankful for about the person seated next to them… even if its their rival.</p>
Image: John Paschal/JPI
8/17
<p><em>Bold & Beautiful’s</em> Pam always seems to have a plate of lemon bars on hand, whether she’s arriving at a dinner party or greeting clients at Forrester Creations. Although given her history, characters might want to consider hiring a taste tester, as one never knows if she’s poisoned them or not.</p>
Image: Howard Wise/JPI
9/17
<p><em>General Hospital’s</em> computer hacker extraordinaire, Damian Spinelli, burst onto the scene calling himself The Jackal. As is now a right of passage in Port Charles, Spinelli has given almost everyone in town an equally descriptive moniker, including Maximista (Maxie), Mr. Sir (Sonny), Fair Samantha (Sam), and, of course, Stone Cold (Jason).</p>
Image: Jill Johnson/JPI
10/17
<p>Shawn and Caroline opened Brady’s Pub on <em>Days of Our Lives</em> in 1992. Ever since, Salemites have been able to count on a warm bowl of their famous clam chowder to feed their colds, as well as their souls. So popular is the dish that Susan recently ordered some first thing in the morning. “It’s made with milk,” she rationalized, “so that makes it a breakfast food!” </p>
Image: Sean Smith/JPI
11/17
<p>Some couples go out for dinner, drinks and a little dancing, but <em>Young & Restless’</em> Nick and Phyllis find doing battle to be their preferred form of foreplay. Give them a video game, some smack talk and watch the sparks fly! </p>
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12/17
<p>Pictured here? The hardest working woman in Genoa City. No, we’re not talking about Summer. Look beyond her and you’ll see <em>Young & Restless’</em> infamous woman in green. Phyllis may own the Grand Phoenix, the Ms. Green, as we’ve come to think of her, clearly runs the joint. Heck, she’s gotten more screentime over the past few months than Michael, Lauren, Paul and Esther combined! </p>
Image: Jill Johnson/JPI
13/17
<p>When the kitchen in which <em>General Hospital’</em>s Corinthos clan spends so much time got a makeover in 2019, viewers noticed an adorable little white bowl with a totally normal bit of green moss. It was a lovely accent piece which quickly grew… and grew… and soon became as comment-worthy as any of the drama unfolding around it! </p>
Image: Paul Skipper/JPI
14/17
<p>A picture may say a thousand words, but a portrait hanging above the Forrester mantle says “This is the current ruler of this roost.” Like Brooke, it still annoys us on some level that Eric replaced Stephanie’s iconic portrait with that of current-wife Quinn. But not nearly as much as it irks Finn to be greeted by that photo of Liam and Steffy every time he enters her home! The girl needs to learn a lesson from grandpa Eric and rotate in the current holder of her heart’s portrait! </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Image: Jill Johnson/JPI
15/17
<p>Going for a run in the middle of winter on <em>Days of Our Lives</em>? A light hoodie will do. Chatting in the middle of Horton Square at Christmas time? No coat or gloves or even sleeves required. Fans have come to accept, yet point out every year, that seasons do not seem to exist in the magical midwestern town of Salem. Unless, of course, a blizzard is called upon to trap together former lovers and longtime rivals! </p>
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16/17
<p>Every year, we know to expect three things from the <em>General Hospital </em>Nurses Ball: Awkward red carpet interviews, amazing performances… and Lucy winding up in her underwear. Few things may be reliable in this world, but like the Quartermaine’s having Thanksgiving for turkey, this is one of them. </p> <p> </p>
Image: Sean Smith/JPI
17/17
