BJ's return has got to be one of the most genius moves in soap opera history. This is one of the most iconic stories of the entire GH series. It brought tears in my eyes.
Yes, I remember watching Dr. Tony Jones give BJs heart to Maxi. Wow decades later I still bawl my eyes out! What a powerful storyline! It truly was genius.
Thanks to RUclips I’m able to see these wonderful and priceless episodes and I have to agree that they were heart wrenching. I felt sorry for Tony because not only was he mourning the loss of his daughter he was also mourning the betrayal of Bobbie4
Glad BJ came back to finish what Bobbie started and reunite with Maxie. And the fact that everyone was able to see her ghost and thought she was just as real not just someone that only Maxie could see was amazing work of writing.
OMG Brighton!!!!! She turned into a beautiful young woman. I am so glad they brought her back to take Bobbie home with her and Tony. What a beautiful way to show closure and respect for the wonan who helped raise and love her!!! RIP Jackie/Bobbie, BJ, and Tony❤❤❤🙏😪
It's not the car crashes, the mob shootouts, or the characters marrying for the 11th time that draw in audiences to soaps. This human interaction, revisiting a trauma and tragedy that happened to specific characters but was also at the same time, universal - seeing a story that still resonates with the audience 30 years later - THIS is what soaps do better than any other kind of show. (And what most soaps, cancelled or still around, too often forget.)
Not a time anyone sees that scene with Tony listening to her heart that we all don't still get affected by it. One of GH's most iconic scenes. Those were the days, the Claire Labine days...
One of the best stories ever. Cried for days. Alan explaining to Lucy what was going on as the operation was happening. Cried and cried. So perfectly done by all cast. Second best story was robin and stone.
The perfect end to a beautiful, moving tribute to a beloved actress and character. One of the best full circle moments I’ve ever seen on GH and soaps period. 👏❤️
Same. I was probably listening to OLTL & GH in utero. My mama started watching as a teen. By time I came alone both shows were a daily staple in my home.
If BJ was a ghost, how come people were able to see her and talk to her? The writing team should have invited Brad Maule (Tony Jones) to come back so the three of them could walk off into the sunset. Just like Edward and Lila did when John Engle's character passed away, the ending of that episode was simply priceless. If memory serves me right, Edward and Lila's characters walked up the staircase into the sunset. What a beautiful and moving moment!
Because everyone was connected to Bobby and because BJ was the connection between Maxie and Bobbie Maxie was able to see her first, which it made it able for everyone to see as well.
@@sethmorgan833 I didn’t see those episodes when they first aired some 30 years ago but thanks to RUclips I was able to watch those emotional episodes. I know Bobble did wrong but Tony should have put his anger to the side and find comfort in Bobble’s arms that would have started the reconciliation process. I also don’t agree with Tony throwing Bobble out of the house because Lucas needed both of them.
I thought Brighton looked so much like Jackie, that she was Bobbie incognito. Going back to Tony's death, it makes sense that BJ would come back for Bobbie.
BJ was actually Tony & Tanya's daughter. Tanya sadly died being hit by a car & eventually Tony fell in love with Bobbie & she took B.J. on as her own daughter!
this story was perfect in remberance to not only bobbie. But to Jackie and her awsome work as barbra jean. My mom me and sisters have been watching general hospital. this story has true meaning I hope they bring Brighton back. What a beauful young lady she grew up to be,.
brings back memories I remember when BJ stayed with Anna and Duke and Robin while Bobbie and Lucy were fighting over custody way back when...Tony was incapicated at the time.
@@airodriguez2007Tony married Lucy not long after his wife Tania died. He was grieving and Lucy took advantage because she was after his money although she did genuinely love BJ. Bobbie was Tony's best friend and also genuinely loved BJ. She wanted custody to protect BJ as she trust Lucy's intentions since Tony was preparing to divorce Lucy at the time that he went blind. The judge ruled against both women gaining custody and was going to send BJ to a foster home when Anna asked the court if she and Duke could be BJ's foster parents until Tony recovered.
It's only fitting that bj wad there to see/bring bobbie home/be there for bobbies, friends, and family. I remember when Tony died she came and got him.
Well, since Jackie Zemen really passed away, to bring back Bobbie's spirit they would have to recast her, and if they did that, they could have just recast the character to begin with and not even bother with a Memorial. Also, I think Lucas said that Bobbie hated when people would call him by a nickname and Barbara Jean would call him that to kind of mock Bobbie in a playful way. Maybe Bobbie started calling Lucas "Champ" after Barbara Jean died to honor her or something.
I get that the writers wanted to remind viewers of Jackie's scenes from this storyline in their tribute to Bobbie, so why not just show that? Were we really supposed to believe that BJ died as a little girl & grew up in heaven? Oh, and that her family figured out it was her when the last time they saw her she was like 10 yrs old? That is just a very far leap to take.
What Jacklyn Zeman did to her face at the end........those enormous cheek fillers......what a shame. And I agree with the other commenters-the music is entirely too loud. It is very hard to hear the dialogue, esp in the older clips. I see this with a lot of YT videos-there is a consistent issue regulating the volume. You cannot hear them talking so I turn the volume up, then the music comes on and I nearly lose an eardrum. It is quite irritating.
@@Travelbug71 Awwww, did I trigger the poor little plastic fake girl??? Boo hoo. Please don't cry-the 27 pounds of makeup on your face will crack and cause a flood.
@@l.b.3148 Says the Karen. WTH do boomers act like they can give the rest of us orders? Thank goodness you will be checking out soon. The world will be a better place.
She has severe endometriosis, and her medication makes her gain weight. She’s been in the hospital several times over the last decade bc of it. She may be a little thicker, but that’s a fine price to not live in constant pain and agony.
The actress KS has endometriosis, and her medications have made her gain weight. She’s also been in and out of the hospital several times bc of it. Thats the main reason why she’s a tad more voluptuous than when she was younger.
Ever since Frank took over I've very rarely agreed with the decisions that have been made for the show. It has seemed like from the beginning he had very little respect for the show's history or the fans who've been watching for, in many cases decades. I've honestly felt like he is only interested in telling the stories for the characters and actors that he likes and that he would prefer to replace the rest of the legacy characters with new characters of his creation so the show is essentially a monument to his perceived greatness and ABC has seemed inclined to let him do it. All that said, in this ONE CASE I believe that Frank and the writers made all the right decisions. They waited for the writers' strike to end and the actors' strike and wrote a beautiful tribute to Jackie Zeaman that really honored the character as well as the woman. While I do wish that they had brought Leslie Charleston in so Monica could be there I've heard she's having health issues and that may not have been possible, but they did bring in some important actors who played key roles in Bobbie's life and I appreciate that.
BJ's return has got to be one of the most genius moves in soap opera history. This is one of the most iconic stories of the entire GH series. It brought tears in my eyes.
Yes, I remember watching Dr. Tony Jones give BJs heart to Maxi. Wow decades later I still bawl my eyes out! What a powerful storyline! It truly was genius.
@@LK-qz7eh OMG the acting was simply amazing by everyone they knocked it out the park & then some!😢💔
@@lanamanchester1319 I was very invested in that storyline. It still gives me chills.
This storyline, including BJs return, is such a wonderful teibute to Bobbie and, by extension Jackie.
Thanks to RUclips I’m able to see these wonderful and priceless episodes and I have to agree that they were heart wrenching. I felt sorry for Tony because not only was he mourning the loss of his daughter he was also mourning the betrayal of Bobbie4
Glad BJ came back to finish what Bobbie started and reunite with Maxie. And the fact that everyone was able to see her ghost and thought she was just as real not just someone that only Maxie could see was amazing work of writing.
OMG Brighton!!!!! She turned into a beautiful young woman. I am so glad they brought her back to take Bobbie home with her and Tony. What a beautiful way to show closure and respect for the wonan who helped raise and love her!!! RIP Jackie/Bobbie, BJ, and Tony❤❤❤🙏😪
It's not the car crashes, the mob shootouts, or the characters marrying for the 11th time that draw in audiences to soaps. This human interaction, revisiting a trauma and tragedy that happened to specific characters but was also at the same time, universal - seeing a story that still resonates with the audience 30 years later - THIS is what soaps do better than any other kind of show. (And what most soaps, cancelled or still around, too often forget.)
OMG THIS! I hope ABC sees your comment - exactly this is WHY we watch soaps. They should learn from this-it was the best episode of GH in years.
Gh nailed this. It was so on spot with the WHOLE BJ, Maxie storyline.
I liked that. She got to interact with all her loved ones, including her nephew and niece. She even interacted with Carly.
Yes her sister Carly and brother lucas
@@BoudewijnChevalier yes it was great to see her interact with her family. She would be a great guardian Angel for them.
How appropriate they brought back the same actress. Nicely done GH!
Right
1:36 The little girl playing a young Maxie was superb here!
Amazing acting for someone so young.
Would've been nice to also have her come on as well
Robyn Richards was fabulous as Maxie.... I wish they'd have kept her on
She was a fabulous Maxie for such a young girl
@@gingerrogers3748I think she is done acting, she is focused in academia, I believe.
Tony listening to Barbra Jeans heart was heartbreaking.
I think that was the first time I ever cried over a soap opera...lol!
Geez😮, I remember watching this year's ago. Broke our hearts then and continues to do so. Great acting.
Not a time anyone sees that scene with Tony listening to her heart that we all don't still get affected by it. One of GH's most iconic scenes. Those were the days, the Claire Labine days...
One of the best stories ever. Cried for days. Alan explaining to Lucy what was going on as the operation was happening. Cried and cried. So perfectly done by all cast. Second best story was robin and stone.
This was one of the best shows in General Hospital history and all of the other soaps ever produced! Way to go! 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰
The perfect end to a beautiful, moving tribute to a beloved actress and character. One of the best full circle moments I’ve ever seen on GH and soaps period. 👏❤️
Thanks for putting this video together. GH did an awesome job bring BJ back as an angel taking Bobbie home.
Gh you always seem to remind me why i have been a devoted fan for 35 years. Bringing Bj back was a great move.
When my mama was alive I would watch GH with her. Also Y&R All My Children and One Life To Live. Best times with my mama.
Same. I was probably listening to OLTL & GH in utero. My mama started watching as a teen. By time I came alone both shows were a daily staple in my home.
My late mom loved the CBS soap operas.
If BJ was a ghost, how come people were able to see her and talk to her? The writing team should have invited Brad Maule (Tony Jones) to come back so the three of them could walk off into the sunset. Just like Edward and Lila did when John Engle's character passed away, the ending of that episode was simply priceless.
If memory serves me right, Edward and Lila's characters walked up the staircase into the sunset. What a beautiful and moving moment!
Same way Moncia and Tracey talked to and seen Emily and Alan after they died! Maxie had talked to Georgie's ghost as well
Because everyone was connected to Bobby and because BJ was the connection between Maxie and Bobbie Maxie was able to see her first, which it made it able for everyone to see as well.
@@sethmorgan833 I didn’t see those episodes when they first aired some 30 years ago but thanks to RUclips I was able to watch those emotional episodes. I know Bobble did wrong but Tony should have put his anger to the side and find comfort in Bobble’s arms that would have started the reconciliation process. I also don’t agree with Tony throwing Bobble out of the house because Lucas needed both of them.
I thought Brighton looked so much like Jackie, that she was Bobbie incognito. Going back to Tony's death, it makes sense that BJ would come back for Bobbie.
BJ was actually Tony & Tanya's daughter. Tanya sadly died being hit by a car & eventually Tony fell in love with Bobbie & she took B.J. on as her own daughter!
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@@bradleysteinbach5973 Actually 100% right. What show were you watching in the 80's and 90's?
@@MichaelBradley1967 porn
Great job putting this together!
Thank you.
Background music is so ANNOYING
Goosebumps that episode was so Heart wrenching
You did a wonderful job with this piece! Could you possibly re-upload it without the music? Would be so much more captivating!
One of the best storylines back in the day....I might have to start watching again full time.
That was a phenomenal and amazing episode! Very well written and heartfelt. Well done writers.
its about organ donars what a beauful story. Its sad because they were only children
Could have done without the background music. Very distracting.
I believe that BJ came back for some unfinished business with Maxie and Lucas.
What businesses would that be?
@@airodriguez2007 to say goodbye. She would never have got to.
This was Beautiful. I cried thru it like yesterday.
this story was perfect in remberance to not only bobbie. But to Jackie and her awsome work as barbra jean. My mom me and sisters have been watching general hospital. this story has true meaning I hope they bring Brighton back. What a beauful young lady she grew up to be,.
This video was AWESOME! Thank you
Thank you so much. I’m glad you liked it.
This part was awesome
I cried the entire week. Every day. Bobbie’s (and Jackie’s) passing was so well done.
The background music is very distracting. It’s difficult to hear their conversations.
I’m sorry that’s an issue. I will do my best to mix better in the future. I’m just working off of my cell phone, tbh.
Excellent video... beautiful!!!!
Thank you.
One of my Favorite episodes of GH❤
Beautiful video
if only Tony was still here the cipher would be complete
It was very very touching seeing her again
Bj character was legendary
Beautiful
Bobbie an icon in soaps. Rip
When she said Champ and disappeared to bad the leaves didnt move thru the Air.
What a great gesture
brings back memories I remember when BJ stayed with Anna and Duke and Robin while Bobbie and Lucy were fighting over custody way back when...Tony was incapicated at the time.
Why was Lucy and Bobbie fighting for custody? What relation did BJs biological mother have with either of them
@@airodriguez2007Tony married Lucy not long after his wife Tania died. He was grieving and Lucy took advantage because she was after his money although she did genuinely love BJ. Bobbie was Tony's best friend and also genuinely loved BJ. She wanted custody to protect BJ as she trust Lucy's intentions since Tony was preparing to divorce Lucy at the time that he went blind. The judge ruled against both women gaining custody and was going to send BJ to a foster home when Anna asked the court if she and Duke could be BJ's foster parents until Tony recovered.
So glad the producers brought her back as a ghost. I was afraid they would retcon her death and bring her back to life which would undo the story.
Those were awesome scenes!
Little BJ’s acting was so awesome here
It was the same actress ? Wow. Is she really alive ?!
Well let’s rip my heart out of my chest still beating. 😢❤
I like this clip, but I wish it didn’t have music playing in the background. Ugh.
I agree. The added music is annoying and distracting.
Bobbie and Tony explaining BJs death to Lucas was beautiful
Amazing job 👏🏾 😢
Thank you.
Damn Bobby still looks the same ad the Sarah Brown days.
Forgot how good little Maxie was… Robin Richards was her name maybe?
Yes, Robyn Richards played younger Maxie. She played Maxie from 1994 to 2003
😂so very emotional and true the story line moved everyone that saw w
This was amazing
Thank you. I absolutely loved how they honored Jackie.
Wish the background music was lower than their voices. Missed a lot!😢
All the clips were taken from RUclips if you’d like to watch them without music.
It would’ve been nice if they brought back the actress who played young and teenage Maxie as another character to honor Jackie also
I think she is done acting…and she is in school, I believe.
It's only fitting that bj wad there to see/bring bobbie home/be there for bobbies, friends, and family. I remember when Tony died she came and got him.
Was the little girl in this video Kirsten Storms?
No, it was Robyn Richards. Kirsten Storms didn't take over till May 2005
Would have made more sense if Bobbie's spirit came to visit instead of BJ. Why would BJ call Lucas Champ when it was Bobbie who called him that.
Well, since Jackie Zemen really passed away, to bring back Bobbie's spirit they would have to recast her, and if they did that, they could have just recast the character to begin with and not even bother with a Memorial. Also, I think Lucas said that Bobbie hated when people would call him by a nickname and Barbara Jean would call him that to kind of mock Bobbie in a playful way. Maybe Bobbie started calling Lucas "Champ" after Barbara Jean died to honor her or something.
Tony was the one who originally called Lucas champ and Bobbie didn't like it. BJ started calling him that instead.
@@rebeckahsmith6876
I had my mom watch this episode
The background music was far, far too loud!!
I get that the writers wanted to remind viewers of Jackie's scenes from this storyline in their tribute to Bobbie, so why not just show that? Were we really supposed to believe that BJ died as a little girl & grew up in heaven? Oh, and that her family figured out it was her when the last time they saw her she was like 10 yrs old? That is just a very far leap to take.
What Jacklyn Zeman did to her face at the end........those enormous cheek fillers......what a shame. And I agree with the other commenters-the music is entirely too loud. It is very hard to hear the dialogue, esp in the older clips. I see this with a lot of YT videos-there is a consistent issue regulating the volume. You cannot hear them talking so I turn the volume up, then the music comes on and I nearly lose an eardrum. It is quite irritating.
You seem fun, grandma.
@@Travelbug71 Awwww, did I trigger the poor little plastic fake girl??? Boo hoo. Please don't cry-the 27 pounds of makeup on your face will crack and cause a flood.
Quit your complaining. It's the story line you should pay attention to. Not your narcissism.
@@l.b.3148 Quit making s$it videos & hiding behind other usernames.
@@l.b.3148 Says the Karen. WTH do boomers act like they can give the rest of us orders? Thank goodness you will be checking out soon. The world will be a better place.
The actress who plays Maxie Jones(Kirsten Storms) use to be so cute… no she’s big as hell!!! What happened??
She has severe endometriosis, and her medication makes her gain weight. She’s been in the hospital several times over the last decade bc of it. She may be a little thicker, but that’s a fine price to not live in constant pain and agony.
How was Lucas Bobbies son
@@jackiej5793 Lucas’s birth mother passed away and left him to Bobby and Tony.
She wouldn’t have aged
Really? Do souls normally not age in the afterlife? What is the norm? 😉
No offense but Maxi put on some weight almost didn't recognize her
The actress KS has endometriosis, and her medications have made her gain weight. She’s also been in and out of the hospital several times bc of it. Thats the main reason why she’s a tad more voluptuous than when she was younger.
@@melissaisloud7404 Ty Sorry to hear that about her. Used to watch GH religiously been many many years since I have. Was just surprised.
Ever since Frank took over I've very rarely agreed with the decisions that have been made for the show. It has seemed like from the beginning he had very little respect for the show's history or the fans who've been watching for, in many cases decades. I've honestly felt like he is only interested in telling the stories for the characters and actors that he likes and that he would prefer to replace the rest of the legacy characters with new characters of his creation so the show is essentially a monument to his perceived greatness and ABC has seemed inclined to let him do it.
All that said, in this ONE CASE I believe that Frank and the writers made all the right decisions. They waited for the writers' strike to end and the actors' strike and wrote a beautiful tribute to Jackie Zeaman that really honored the character as well as the woman.
While I do wish that they had brought Leslie Charleston in so Monica could be there I've heard she's having health issues and that may not have been possible, but they did bring in some important actors who played key roles in Bobbie's life and I appreciate that.
Me too