MAURICE BENARD STATE OF MIND with TRISTAN ROGERS
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- Опубліковано 9 кві 2022
- This week's episode I'm joined by Tristan Rogers. Tristan was born in Melbourne Australia and is best known for portraying Robert Scorpio on General Hospital.
He also portrayed Colin Atkinson on The Young and The Restless and most recently won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series for his role as Doc in the Amazon series, Studio City.
Tristan talks to me growing up in Australia and his journey from playing drums in a band, to acting, to becoming a DJ before making the trip to Los Angeles and joining General Hospital. We talk about his early days on GH, working with Anthony Geary, Genie Francis, Jack Wagner and working with and romancing Elizabeth Taylor.
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The period of Robert Scorpio, Tristan Rogers, and Holly Sutton, Emma Samms, was a huge phenomenon in the 1980's. At least that's the way I remember it not wanting to miss an episode with them back then. Thanks for getting Tristan on the show. Great to see and hear his stories.
I was in elementary school and used to race home and watch the last half hour of general hospital before going out and playing football. I went back and watched a lot of the old Luke Laura Robert and Holly stuff on UA-cam late last year. Throwing Jimmy Lee Holt in there was an awesome refresher for having the character Austin, his son, come in. After 40 years it was perfect timing for the introduction of that character.
@@michbenny1363 Cool. I didn't know that youtube has a lot of that time period. I will have to watch it again myself. Thank you for the information.
The Robert, Luke, holly triangle was a huge storyline. For me the golden era of GH was between 1981 and 1985, 85 was the transition from Holly to Anna and Robin.
THERE NEEDS TO BE A PART TWO WITH TRISTAN!! I want to hear him talk about his time with Finola and John OReilly in the mid/late 80s
Been watching Tristan on GH since I was a kid. Everyone talks about the Luke and Laura era but Tristan's Robert Scorpio was equally fantastic. Wish they'd give him juicer roles, he's fantastic.
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I agree.he is gh..Robert Scorpio! R9bert and Anna were tte greatest couple..never duke!!
@@tahseennaj4274 I never liked Duke either. Robert and Anna were great. Loved him with Holly too.
Yes.... Loved Robert and Holly... Luke and Laura too.
What year did he start? Tristan.
Tristan’s interview needs to be a three parter. I feel like we barely scratched the surface. So much to mine there! Thank you so much for this one.
Totally agree!! Love Tristan and holding out for him and Anna, not Holly, to get back together!
Love Tristan Roger's. His acting is amazing.
Maurice, this is outstanding! I enjoy everyone’s personal history.
I think too it was brilliant on Maurice I’ve been watching for 50 plus years now & this is great just watched the original Nicholas he was injured pretty bad said he died 3 x’s He was the best Nicholas & on GH awhile too but we know how that goes great hearing where they r or just what their doing 😊
I ❤ Tristan Rogers. During the pandemic, I revisted the Asian Quarter storyline that introduced us to Robin Scorpio. Loved Tristan and Kimberly together. Also rewatched his initial storyline where Robert meets Luke and Laura and travel to Cassadine island. Had such a crush. He's like the James Bond of GH.
Thank You
Did you know that the "James Bond franchise" looked at him as a "James Bond" also? I don't know if he turned them down or what happened. But he would have made perfect as James Bond!!
@@yevettebamber4273 Didn't know that but I can believe it. Tristan would have been good as James Bond.
I got a kiss from him. He is such a sweet person❤
That's a great way of putting it; the "James Bond of GH." He certainly was back in the day!
My favorite General Hospital actors . I love them both !!!
My favorite state of mind...how can you not adore Tristan...I named my son after him!
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I gave my son the middle name of Robert because of him!
Yes, ICON is definitely the right word to describe Tristan Rogers!
I had the pleasure to meet Tristan at a fan event a few years ago. He's just as entertaining and charming in person as he appears here. And oh the stories he tells! Thank you for so many years of engaging entertainment to both of you!
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So wonderful!! Love Tristan!! Have been watching him on GH from the beginning!!! Great stories!🌟✨💫
I started watching GH around 9 years old. 1980. The Luke/ Laura/ Robert era was a phenomenon! I was hooked as a 9/10 year old. Scorpio has been my favorite since then! And so I thank you for this! Loved it! Tristan is an icon!
Great interview. I started watching GH in 1982 as a 15 year old because I saw Emma Samms. I kept watching because Robert Scorpio became my favorite character on any TV show. Tristan could play Robert as a funny guy and also as a tough bad ass spy/police commissioner. Robert and Holly are my favorite couple. If he comes back for a part 2, I would like to hear about the Robert and Holly days. Thanks Maurice for the show.
Let me look into it
Maurice and Tristan- what an amazing conversation. It’s why I love State of Mind! Real people telling real stories and sharing their life experiences.
That’s why 🥰 Love it
Aptly said!!!!! 🥰
Tristan Roger's is indeed an icon. I can just imagine the stories and history he could tell .Could of listened for hours .Reqlly enjoyed this fun episode. Thank you Maurice
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That was a good episode , it was not a heavy episode. It was nice to have an episode like that too. I love Tristan.
This was a great talk. Loved hearing Tristan's story and learning some of the GH history. He seems very humble and conservative about this fame in the 80's but maybe that's what makes him so genuine. Thanks Maurice.
Thank You 😊
Ugh, I wish this was longer! 😫 Love this episode.
My weekend is complete. My two favorite GH guys sitting down for some real talk.
It was a really good conversation. I stopped painting my family room just to watch. Loved it.
This far exceeded my already high expectations. I could have easily watched another two hours of you guys talking. I loved the Sonny/Scorpio relationship that developed in the Middle East story a few years ago, would love to see the two characters have more to do together. Thank you both for this incredible conversation!
Man!!!! I loved this! Please have him back again soon! I heard stories I’ve never heard before and I’d love to hear about his years working with Emma Samms! Thank you Tristan for doing this!!!😊
Maybe we could have a part 2,as he was just getting warmed up.
Thank You 😊
Tristan Rogers is absolutely amazing! Thank you both for this episode of State of Mind. 🥰💛💙
I simply adore this man.👵🕵️♀️💗💗💗
Casanova,Valentino charm.
Robert and Frisco my first GH crushes as a little girl. Love this interview.
What a fantastic episode. I love Tristan. Thanks for the memories! It would be absolutely AWESOME if you could an interview with Anthony Geary and Genie Francis! Stay blessed!
I agree, BUT they could easily have like a 3 hour "State of Mind". WOW!!!!!
That was so good! I have loved Tristan since he first joined General Hospital. When he would leave gh, I wouldn't even want to watch it half the time. When I would read in Soap Opera Digest that he was coming back, it was such a happy time again! Those were great days watching GH back then.
Thank You 😊
I never knew that he went out with La Taylor! I bet he and Tony had a blast,they both make me laugh too.thanks for this great video with you and Tristan,He has aged like fine wine,and is so smooth,as are you, Maurice!😍
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Love love ! I remember back when he came on GH , still adore him . That accent gets me , thanks for the weekly shows , this was great ☺️❤️
Not enough time with these two! I could have watched another hour just on the history of GH from the early 80's. Would have loved to hear Tristan talk about his leading ladies, Sharon, Emma and Finola. definatley need a part 2 on this interview!
Yes
Fabulous! Now we need Finola, Jacklyn, Genie and of course Tony. We want to hear from them.
Love to see Tony g on here.
Yes 🙌🏼
@@517oceanfront 😮Oh my gosh, yes! Jack and Kristina Wagner too!! I THINK Maurice did ask Jack though. He’s been through some stuff in the past and definitely would be able to give some good advice and help people.
YES❗ Genie, Finola, Demi Moore, John Stamos, Ricky Martin, Tony Geary, Vanessa
@@MBStateOfMind Nancy Lee Grahn had an interview with Tony Geary awhile back on her podcast via video chat/Skype. She said they're good friends. I bet he'd give you an interview too. That would be awesome to see that happen! 😁
OH YEAH CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS ONE MAURICE. PLEASE PLEASE INTERVIEW FINOLA HUGHES . THANK YOU BUD 😜😘...
Loved this interview!!! I've been watching since the late 70's....loved the stories!!! Thank you ...
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Love watching him. He's a great and wonderful actor. ❤️♥️🥰♥️❤️
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What a funny humble guy!!! Always laugh when I see his interviews happy sunday moe blessings to you !!
I could have easily watched another hour of you and Tristan talking!! What a great interview...really loved his stories!! Especially the amazing legend Gloria Monty & of course the iconic Elizabeth Taylor and their romance..never knew that😍
News to me too. The '80s were a wild time!
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Thank you Tristan for taking me back to a happy time for me on General Hospital.those were the best of times with Luke, Laura, Frisco, Felici, Sean, Tiffany, Holly, you and the arrival of Anna. Love this episode Maurice. You must have him back.
Hello Maurice and Tristan!❤ both of you are so fun to watch! Tristan, I've been a fan since you first joined the cast of GH. Robert Scorpio seems like an old friend now!❤ Ty for your amazing acting...never quit!❤
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I STILL loved his expression, when he turned to Felicia, when she learns that Maxie had been hiding Louise, now Bailey Louise in plain sight the whole time via Brook Lynn and Felicia is still taking this all on. That she has seen her grand daughter, and had held her. AND she turns to Robert and says, "You've been hunting all over the globe for months trying to find her." AND asks him, "What he thinks?!?!" AND Robert has this huge ear to ear smile, and smirk on his face, and says, "I think you're daughter is brilliant!!!!"
This is one of the best State Of Mind episodes. Love hearing Tristan tell these behind the scenes stories at General Hospital.
Wow! That was outstanding! I love Tristan/Robert Scorpio . So cool to listen to the stories from GH and from his life. I hope that you can get Genie, Jackie, also. Maurice State of Mind is awesome 😊❤️
Yes
@@MBStateOfMind Yes please! I was going to ask for Genie too. What about a Skype with Tony?! (Nancy Lee G. did that with him during Covid lockdown.) Jackie would be great too.
Tristan perfectly captured fear of flying. Same here.
I felt like I was watching an actual action movie, listening to this conversation.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻TYSVM Mr Rogers and Mr Benard. 💜💜💜💜💜Much admiration from THIS longtime fan. LOVED hearing of Mr Rogers experiences with the late Dame Elizabeth.
😊 thank you
This has been one of the best history lessons of General Hospital! Maurice, you are a genius! ❤️❤️
Thank You
Love listening to you two. ❤️
Much needed Part 2❗He was also paired up with Demi Moore (lots of great stories) to tell ! Thank you for such a wonderful treat Maurice 💕💕
Oh awesome I’ve loved Tristian’s acting since I was in high school. So happy you are having him on your show today. I can’t wait!💐❤️
Thanks 😊
OMG this was a fun one! I adore Tristan. I love the GH history. I've been watching since 1979 so this is just the best! I would love to heat Tony, Kin and Genie's stories from back then. Thank you for this. You're the best Maurice, hugs!!
Tristen dating Elizabeth Taylor BLEW MY MIND!!!!!
Yay!! One of my favourites interviewing my favourite GH guy!!! Thank you Maurice & Tristan.
Best interview Maurice..Tristan has the best smile!
Hi Maurice. This made my day. Awesome job. Tristan is such a great story teller. Great history. You know you'll have to do one with Tony and Genie. Again, thank you. Love these discussions. You just never know what you'll end up finding out like what Tristan said about dating Elizabeth Taylor. That was classic !!!
Awesome, so great to see Tristan in this light.
THANK YOU SO MUCH Maurice🤗and THANK YOU SO MUCH Tristan🤗 for opening up during the interview, for the amazing stories that you shared in your conversation. This interview will definitely be rewatched a second time for me!😊 I have a feeling what we just watched was just the tip of the iceberg. To get inside Tristan‘s head…I can only imagine that he must have all kinds of riveting stories of GH back in the day. I was literally glued to my phone watching this interview.
and NO WEDDING😮🤯😮🤯😮THANK YOU Elizabeth Taylor!👏🏻
Thank You 😊
I could listen to these two talk for hours, please invite him back again!
It went by too quickly...more with Tristan please 💖
Yessss! More stories please! 🙏💖
In think back in the Gloria Monty days the actors had more wiggle room to play. She actually listened to her actors and appreciated their input. There was more time then too. Now everything is done so fast, it's very different. Those days were a special time for GH. I loved every minute of that era...thank you Maurice for bringing Tristan on, I had never heard these stories before! 💌💌💌💌
You two could do an ongoing series just covering all the history. So much fun.
Great interview. So much history. Tristan is a perfect story teller
Omg I cannot wait for this I absolutely adore Robert Scorpio! This will be such an epic 1
Same here ! Crushing on him since day 1. 😂
Way back in the day I had a crush on Tristan. It was a harmless crush as I was married. Lol. He has had a very interesting career . Thank you Maurice for all the awesome interviews and to show us who have mental health issues that we aren’t alone. God bless you Maurice.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
You’re welcome
Best interview ever watching while eating popcorn!! Tristan was my first GH crush. Such throwback stories and goody secrets! Everytime Maurice said "Nooo" and I said it at the same time 😄
Yes Maurice come here to the east coast by me and the fans will pull out the red carpet. 😊 Please bring in the rest of GH legends!
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Don’t watch general hospital much these days but Robert Scorpio was my favorite character always
Scorpio was my favorite character as well! ❤️
How cool is that! Can't wait to see this conversation between you two. I've watched GH since he first started on there! You two rock! 💗
Looking forward to this one, ABSOLUTELY!!!!!
This was a Sunday treat, Maurice and Tristan. What a wonderful story teller indeed. My first GH crush and he didn’t disappoint today. Elizabeth Taylor! What! 😊 I got to meet you, Tristan for the first time at a GHFCW a couple of years ago. It was wonderful. Thank you Maurice and Tristan for the perfect way to begin Sunday, BTW I love the name Tristan ♥️ God bless
Thank You 😊
This is so awesome Maurice. I love this interview with Tristan Roger's. I really appreciate the honesty that comes our of this interview. All of your interviews are right to the appoint! I remember watching GH back then with all the wonderful characters and all the storylines that went on at the time. Thank you for bringing me back to Memory Lane. 🥰
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Thank Maurice for another state of mind with Kristan can't wait. Maurice thank you so much.
I have been watching this man since I was a kid and grew up with a major crush on him and now I'm 30....and I relate to his mental state so much....it's not a good feeling to feel out of yourself and the ones you love not understand or afraid....Maurice as Sonny made me feel like I wasn't alone
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This Is One Of The Best Episodes And Conversations Ever Love Tristan And I Love You As Well Keep Up The Amazing Work You Do Maurice Keep Doing The Awesome Interviews With Awesome People
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I like that this was a focus on Tristan, and not just on Scorpio. I enjoy hearing things beyond the soap world. I saw Tristan Rogers at a charity event, along with Genie Francis, Finola Hughes, and Ian Buchanan, and they were all very engaging. Tristan Rogers seemed deeply invested in Scorpio's story, and didn't always agree with what the writers or audience wanted; he likes Scorpio to remain very characteristic. For that reason, I 100% get why Scorpio and Laura couldn't be together. In the Q&A I attended, he felt the same about Anna and Robert being together - that it didn't make sense to Scorpio's character. And, Elizabeth Taylor? I knew about Tony Geary, but not Tristan Rogers!!!! Bombshell!!! Also, now I need to see him DJ. Great interview!
He told a different story in SOD when Anna and Robert finally got back together. Called all the others 'fill-ins' and that it was always Anna for Robert. That she was the only one that made sense for Scorpio. That said I don't care what he thinks. R&A are IT for each other and outside of SW as Tiffany Finola is the only one Tristan has romantic chemistry with. R&H were a snoozefest to me. I only got into Scorpio again when Anna arrived.
Awesome interview have a great week Maurice. God bless
Such a fun interview, and way too short! Much love to both of you, Maurice & Tristan.
That was entertaining, the stories Tristen has and shared was great….great funny opening conversation 😀😀❤️❤️❤️ love it. Thx Maurice
Thank You 😊
Love hearing all these stories!!! ❤️
Can't wait happy Palm Sunday everyone hope all are well stay strong 💪 🙏
😊👍💐 Same to you ✝️
This was so different and interesting! I love the stories and GH history. He also dropped some major tea, don't want to spoil it. You have to watch it. Another terrific interview Mr. Benard! Awesome job!
Thank you 😊 yea thank You
@@MBStateOfMind I would be interested to hear from some of the wives of stars. I know a lot of them choose to live a private life. Is it hard seeing your husband or wife kiss all these different attractive people. How does your career affect your spouses? I often wonder this. It would be difficult and probably affect someone mentally. I guess it takes an incredibly secure person. I know at the end of the day it is a career. I just want to know how they handle that. Some of these women would make any woman insecure. 😊
@@lovelylace4896 I totally agree. HOWEVER what I'm often impressed by, is that day time stars, seem in many ways to have the longest marriages, at least as far as I as I have seen from many different soap operas, from actors like Deidre Hall whose an icon on DOOL. AND just other marriages on GH. AND that some like Jonathon Jackson, the original Lucky Spencer and Rebecca Herst who plays Liz both met their spouses on GH. Obviously Maurice and Paula have had a long marriage Peter Bergmann from Y & R who plays Jack and before starred on "All My Children." And Eric Cane played by Susan Lucci though her character married several times, in real life, she was married to her husband and just saw that sadly in 2022 that he has passed away.
@@tammyboon6259 Yes that is beautiful that they have strong marriages. I definitely see that with Mr. & Mrs. Benard. I heard an actor say what we see in the finished product and how it is, isn't romantic at all. 😂I guess it's just really good acting. Thank you for your comment.
@@lovelylace4896 I've heard that too!!! AWKWARD!!! 😂 However, I do agree that it would be interesting to hear from some of their spouses!?!? I'm NOT sure that I could be that secure. AND yet some seem to able to have a more low key life and I'm sure their wives & spouses have made choices to stay out of the spotlight. AND wonder what they watch or choose NOT to watch.
I know Steve Burton has had a strong marriage and Jason Thompson who played Patrick Drake and whose been playing Billy on Y & R, I was impressed by him and his relationship with his wife.
Many many years ago, I was saddened that Frisco who was played by Jack Wagner had married his costar in real life, (Felicia Jones) Kristina Wagner got married and had twins but divorced and then remarried but divorced again.
I've been very impressed by the relationship that Mau and Dominque (Dante) have in real life. That Maurice knew instantly he was the one to play his older son. Their chemistry is 100% real, but they are very close in real life and Dominique has sought for advice from him from time to time regarding marriage. You can tell pretty easily that he's a sensitive guy in real life. AND referred to their relationship as Mau being like a big brother to him!!!
BUT...I STILL HAVE MUCH RESPECT FOR KIRSTEN and though they are divorced, how they put their daughter first was and is beautiful to me. AND that their friendship before, and I still believe how she spoke that they still love each other, just not in that way. Kirsten's is still my favorite "State of Mind" episode & Tyler Christopher's. BUT so is Dominque's due their friendship.
A # of the actors have impressed me. AND also Chad's character on DOOL and when he had the actor who plays Sammie Brady. Mau was somewhat intimidated by her and was honest to say so, for all she's done. Her marriage has been long, and every anniversary her and her husband have a certain ritual, that Mau was honest, that he didn't think he would be secure enough do it. AND Kayla's character, I know she has remained married for decades. In High School I watched DOOL the most. BUT...it's never been quite the same as it was back then. I literally watched Luke and Laura's wedding, though I wasn't watching GH at the the time. BUT one childhood friend did due to her grandma. I originally watched the ones that my own grandma watched.
You could tell that Tristan DEFINITELY doesn't like the limelight nor his wife. It's probably given many of them a bit more of a "normal life" walking around LA?!?! FAME always has a price, it seems!!!!
This is going to be awesome ! Hello Maurice ! Hello everyone !
This was such a enjoyable episode. Tristian is such a fasinating and interesting man. I could listen to him tell all sorts of stories every day. It was also enjoyable to watch you, Maurice having so much fun listening to Tristian's GH days of mayhem rigt along with us. I would love to see a part 2 of this this chat down the line. Thank you Maurice and special thanks to Tristian for sharing his time wit us tonight. Bless.
Thank You
First time being on the show, love the story with Tristan Luke and story line of Laura. Ma
Hi Maurice omg I can't wait for this interview it's a long time coming two great veteran actors together can't wait to if you are going to ask Finiola Hughes God Bless you and your family always 💞💓
Hi Paula and Maurice thank you so much for taking the time to read the comments we love you both so much continue with this beautiful journey and platform it is so so needed beyond words Maurice always has a great way to have people open up to him God Bless you both and your family always 💕
Hi Maurice and Tristan, wow 2 vets of GH, going 2 b a good 1 and yes would love 2 c u have Tony Geary on, that would b awesome. Love from Kentucky
Wow ! I loved reliving these GH memories. I remember very well when Tristan came on the show .He’s still one of my favorites .
amazing to have the Icon on State of Mind.
This is so great. I hope to see Genie Francis on your show someday. That would be amazing!
Thank you for having this interview.
Oh please, another hour with Tristan spilling the GH tea! I could have gone down that rabbit hole all night listening to those stories, especially from that era of GH…which is when I, like many, became a super fan. Before then, it had been “one of my grandma’s stories” I used to watch with her on black and white tv when I was 5! Suddenly it was cool…Luke & Laura days. I wanted more inside stories with his relationship and acting with Tony and Genie. This was delightful and a nice break from the heavy stuff, as much as that’s the theme of your show, lately I think we all can use some lightening up. Liz Taylor and Tristan too?….always thought she knew what she was doing wanting in on that show, besides the popularity then….she snagged all the leading men! ….quite the broad. Thanks for this one.
Wow! Love Tristan and all his stories! Have been his fan from day 1.
This episode was riveting. I couldn’t stop watching. I really loved the conversation between the two of you. Star of Mind is both entertaining and informative but mostly I think it humanizes and brings awareness to mental illness.
Thank You
I was fan-girling OUT on this one!! What fun!!!🤩🌟🌟🌟
WOW!!! Sooo INTERESTING!!! LOVE & RESPECT BOTH OF THEM 👍❤️😊
Sorry I was too late today Maurice. Palm Sunday Mass. I love your shirt. Good to see and listen to Tristan. Funny guy. Great rapport between the two of you.
Exceptional chat today ! I went for a little longer drive today ..Wow lots of anxiety but I did it !!! Thanks to you Maurice !!!!! Love you SO happy your son will be on GH ! My 2nd therapy Lol ! God bless
Proud of you
I loved this interview. I met Tristan and Jackie back in 82, I believe. When they went around to different malls to meet the fans. I have watched GH for over 45 years. GH was the best back in late 70s and 80s. Thank you for having him on here. 💕
So very good! Loved listening the all the early stories, when I was watching! I think Tristan’s accent was what got me in early GH. Thanks so much.
His accent is different from ingos...
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Loved this episode! It was very interesting to hear his stories! I hope you change it up like this once in a while in the future.
Yes! Love Tristan! Was excited for this!
Such a treat! I have been following your chats and always look forward to what’s next. Loved hearing Tristan’s story. Thank you!
What a wonderful interview with one of my all time favorite GH actors!!!
Thank you!!!
I was so in love with him in the 80’s! He and Emma Sams and Finola Hughes were fabulous on GH!
Tristan and his wife Teresa are INCREDIBLE people.
Totally awesome conversation!! You & Tristan vibes so well!!! Great show!!!!!!
I could listen to Tristan for hours. Having watched GH since the 1960's I remember well his first years on the show and have always enjoyed his Robert Scorpio -- one of my all time favorite characters, one of the iconic characters that could never be re-cast under any circumstances. Thank you for having him on and letting him tell his stories!