User:Nk3play2/Jason Morgan
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First appearance | November 11, 1981 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Classification | Present; regular | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jason Morgan is a fictional character from the American soap opera, General Hospital, most notably portrayed by Steve Burton. The character first appeared on November 11, 1981, as a newborn child. The role was originated by Quinn Carlson from 1981 to 1982, and later portrayed by Bryan Beck from 1982 to 1986. He is the illegitimate son of Alan Quartermaine (Stuart Damon) – the result of Alan's iconic affair with the gold digging Susan Moore (Gail Ramsey). Alan even leaves his wife Monica (Leslie Charleson) to move in with Jason and Susan. Jason is primarily raised by Susan until her murder in early 1983. Alan ultimately brings Jason into his home, and Monica, who grows to love him as her own would adopt him. In 1986, Jason is written out of the series and shipped off to boarding school.
Jason, now a teenager, is re-introduced in 1991 as the golden boy of the family opposite his black sheep half-brother A. J. (Gerald Hopkins). He has romances with Karen Wexler (Cari Shayne) and Brenda Barrett (Vanessa Marcil) and he ultimate looses his virginity to Keesha Ward (Senait Ashenafi). Jason and Keesha's romance is cut short when he suffers a traumatic brain injury in late 1995 thanks to A. J. (Billy Warlock) that leaves him with permanent brain damage and amnesia. He changes his name to Morgan, and becomes the enforcer for mobster Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and dates Robin Scorpio (Kimberly McCullough).
Storylines
[edit]1981–1986
[edit]Fed up with his wife's infidelity, Alan Quartermaine (Stuart Damon) has an affair with Susan Moore (Gail Ramsey).[1]
Susan sneaks off to New York City and gives birth to Jason in secret on September 14, 1981.[2]
1991–2001
[edit]2002–2012
[edit]In October 2012, Jason is shot by Cesar Faison (Ian Buchanan) and kicked into the harbor. Soon after his disappearance, Sam learns Jason is Danny's biological father.
2014–2021
[edit]In September 2017, Ava Jerome (Maura West) encounters the mysterious wheelchair bound Patient 6 at a clinic in Russia. The doctors warn Ava away from him as he is dangerous unless heavily sedated.[3] Despite the warnings, Ava uses him as a confidant and Patient 6 takes an interest in her hometown of Port Charles and her late friend Nikolas Cassadine. It is later revealed that Patient 6 has Jason Morgan's original face.[4] Ava later sees him trying to get out of his wheelchair and realizes the sedative is not working. Ava promises to keep his secret as long as he doesn't hurt her.[5] Patient 6 reveals to Ava that he is being held against his will and gives her a phone number to call but refuses to reveal his name. When they are discovered, Patient 6 attacks several orderlies only to be knocked unconscious once again.[6][7]
2024–present
[edit]Development
[edit]Creation and casting
[edit]Characterization
[edit]Personality
[edit]Birth and introduction
[edit]Becoming Jason Morgan
[edit]Departure (2000)
[edit]Brief returns (2000–2001)
[edit]Return (2002)
[edit]Departure (2012)
[edit]In 2012, Burton announced that he would vacate the role of Jason Morgan.
Jason is killed off on October 30, 2012.
Miller's tenure (2014–2017)
[edit]Return (2017)
[edit]In June 2017, it was announced that Burton was set to return to the soap, in an undisclosed role. The vague announcement left many to question the fate of Miller's version of Jason.[8] However, two months later, Soaps In Depth reported that Billy Miller had renewed his contract and would remain with the series for the foreseeable future.[9] Burton reappeared on September 19, 2017, as the mysterious patient 6.[10]
Relationships
[edit]Early romances: Karen and Keesha
[edit]Robin Scorpio
[edit]Carly and Sonny
[edit]Elizabeth Webber
[edit]Courtney Matthews
[edit]Sam McCall
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "General Hospital "1981" - In Depth". Disney-ABC Television Group. Archived from the original on November 14, 1999. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
- ^ Gloria Monty (Executive producer); Leah Laiman and Thom Racina (Head writers) (September 14, 1981). General Hospital. Season 16. Episode 4714. American Broadcasting Company.
- ^ Perkie (September 14, 2017). "Perkie's Observations: Ava Encounters a Mystery Man on General Hospital". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ Perkie (September 19, 2017). "Perkie's Observations: The Eyes Have It on General Hospital". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ Perkie (September 21, 2017). "Perkie's Observations: Ava Helps Patient 6 on General Hospital". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ Perkie (September 22, 2017). "Perkie's Observations: Franco Gets More Information from Betsy on General Hospital". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ Perkie (September 25, 2017). "Perkie's Observations: Jason Wakes Up on General Hospital". Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ Webb Mitovich, Matt (June 28, 2017). "General Hospital: Steve Burton's Return Is Confirmed — Playing Jason...?". TVLine. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ Eades, Chris (August 30, 2017). "Billy Miller Signs New Contract With GENERAL HOSPITAL (REPORT)". ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
- ^ Eades, Chris (September 19, 2017). "Who Is 'Patient Six' on GENERAL HOSPITAL?". ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved October 5, 2017.