Kimberly McCullough and Michael Sutton Interview - General Hospital: Robin & Stone
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- Marking the 25th anniversary of one of the most iconic and heartbreaking moments in soap opera history, the death of Stone Cates from AIDS on General Hospital, Kimberly McCullough (Robin) and Michael Sutton (Stone) reunite to talk with Michael Fairman for this in-depth remembrance of their time on the ABC daytime drama.
Kimberly and Michael discuss: taping Stone's death scene, the impact of the HIV/AIDS storyline in daytime and television history, being young actors at the front and center of this social issue, and how beloved their GH characters will remain forever in the hearts and minds of its enduring fans and viewers. Plus, Kimberly and Michael share moments from their lives now and so much more in this exclusive conversation.
Michael should of got the Emmy he was amazing in this story
Should've should've should've should've should've should've should've should've should've should've should've should've should've should've should've should've should've should've
should HAVE should HAVE should HAVE should HAVE should HAVE should HAVE should HAVE should HAVE should HAVE should HAVE should HAVE should HAVE should HAVE should HAVE
He should of. I remember that storyline so well. I even got Robin's Diary for Christmas that year. ❤
Jerry Ver Dorn deserved it.
He was robbed!
@@deniseliberato1772 I bought it too!
OMG THAT STORYLINE CHANGED MY LIFE I WAS A KID WITH LEUKAEMIA, NOW I AM AN ADULT VOLUNTEERING FOR MY LOCAL AIDS/HIV CHARITY!!!
Wow! That's awesome to read. GH changed my life as a kid too. I used the characters to develop my writing. I have since produced plays in NY's Broadway/Lincoln Center. I wrote my Mother's story to bring awareness to Domestic Violence.
@@nomadicolours WELL DONE 💥💥💥!!
@@lightlantern 🙏🏽. Thank you for the work you do.
That whole era of GH was so incredible. I still remember that death scene exactly almost 30 years later and it wrecked me back then. So heartbreaking 💔
MIchael looks so young. Kimberly looks fantastic. 1 of the best iconic saddest deaths and acted so beautifully. WOW 25 years.
Of course Justice... but I was refering to how great they look now not then... of course they looked great then ... as we know its 25 years.
So agree!
I thought he was in the barbers chair getting a haircut at first lol
@@HelloooThere OMG hysterical
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They just don't do these stories in this way on soaps anymore. When soaps are good they are incredible.
As a very long time viewer of GH,the entire AIDS storyline was handled amazingly by both Michael and Kimberly as well as Maurice Benard. The other moment that truly got to me was when Stuart Damon as Alan Quartermaine had to tell Robin she was HIV positive. Bravo to everyone. T
I remember that too; when Alan had to tell Robin.
The Stone and Robin story was one of the very best on daytime! It will always hold a special place in my heart! Michael, thank you sooo much for this interview with Kimberly and Michael!! Love them! ❤️
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Just watching that scene brought it back so vividly. As Kimberly has said it talking about that story, it was truly groundbreaking. When she said that when they cut the scene, you could hear everyone choking from crying. I remember watching it that day. Glued to the TV, as I was during that storyline. I was truly sobbing uncontrollably. It was so emotionally draining, and I was just watching it. I can’t imagine what it was like for all those involved, to actually film the scene. Kimberly and Michael did an amazing job telling this story, getting everyone to this point, where Stone passes. So much love goes out to everyone attached to that storyline. Playing it with so much love and respect, for this very important groundbreaking story. I don’t think they could have done anything better. Truly a beautiful storyline. Kimberly was always a favorite of mine since she stepped into her first scene. The chemistry between Kimberly and Michael was amazing, and definitely helped to pull us deeper into their beautiful story. Kudos to @Maurice Bernard for his part in the Robin/Stone story. He was also amazing, as always.💕🥰
25 years!! Wow, I am a GH watcher for over 40 years and really loved Robin and Stone so much. Big Fan of Kimberly and Michael.
Yes! The 25th anniversary of this iconic story needed to be marked. Lovely conversation and memories.
Thanks for this talk. The day after Stone died my BFF Brooks died also of AIDS. The drugs I knew them not eating being in bed all the time. Brooks was an opera singer tenor beautiful voice. I'm typing this with tears still. Kimberly Michael, the whole cast gave such love to the story. I'll miss Brooks forever and want to thank all involved with the story for giving light to those affected by AIDS.
@ Cathi, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing.
A true testament to the writing, producing and acting of that time. Absolutely amazing!!
Kimberly I hope you come back to visit on General Hospital 🏥 you are a great Actress
I love Kimberly McCullough so much! My favorite actress of ALL TIME! ❤️❤️❤️ Robin and Stone were one of the best love stories.
I was 17 then, and very into the soaps. I had a family member die of AIDS the year before. This story broke me and made me bawl my eyes out. Kimberley and I are the same age, and she was my favorite actress on the show. I still think back to that story line.
I started watching GH just before Robin met Stone. Was 17 at the time and it had such an impact on what I believed love to be and who I became politically. I watched every moment and it still means so much to me. The best storyline in my 20 years of watching GH! This was so wonderful to see them and get more behind the scenes thoughts and stories.
Wow! What an amazing interview. It took me back. General Hospital was in a league of its own. I still love love love Robin & Stone. They had such a profound impact. And I so agree with the comments about the dream team of writers and directors, especially the incomparable Claire Labine. Thank you so much for this wonderful interview, Michael. ❤️
Michael Sutton literally didn't age. He looks amazing.
He looks like a young Vincent Irizarry circa Guiding Light as Lujack
Im just now seeing this video! Wow! I remember this episode and it made me cry all over again. Michael Sutton and Kimberley need to come back! General Hospital has fallin into a slump again and they have all the great actors just waiting for a great story line.. Tristan, Rogers, Finola Hughes, Genie Francis, Lesley Charleson, etc, General Hospital needs to bring back General Hospital of yester year! Where are all the great soap opera writers? These actors deserve so much more!...Kimberley come back!
25 years? Wow. Loved Stone. Will always love & miss him
Was the Best Love Story!!!! I never watch it nomore...
I was a Big Fan than!!!!! My favorite Soap Couple💕💕💕💕💕
I sooooooooooo miss 90s GH!!! I remember the whole Stone& Robin Sonny& Brenda story line it was soooooo awesome!!! I’ve been watching flashbacks for the past 3-4 days!!! I was 7 years old when stone died and at the time I did not know that my next door neighbor had AIDS. I found out when I was 15. She was like an aunt to me and she passed away when I was 22 or 23. I also had a cousin who passed from AIDS may they both r.I.p.
Absolutely the best days of GH or any soap.
I was a freshman in high school and I skipped basketball practice that day to watch. Cried my little heart out.
WOW! This is soap opera history right here
I missed months of that story-line at the time but I found it on DVDs somebody made at the time and I am up till ate August 95 right now and feeling all the feels.
I love you 2 . You were on when I was a kid. I see Robin sometimes when she comes back occasionally. My all time favorite couple. :)
All these gh people writers and products need to come back and help gh again
The scene where Stone dies still makes me cry to this day. I was so pissed off at General Hospital for killing him off at the time. Yet the beautiful way they did it is still with me today. I was like 25 back then and I’m 54 now. Michael’s smile is so healing to me and that’s where the anger came from I didn’t want him to leave. I love you both! I fell in love with Robin day one when she met her Dad Tristian Rogers. Thank you for this ❤️❤️❤️
You all brought so much love and empathy to the screen and yes your scenes and the plot is iconic
Oh I’m so glad you were able to get them together. I was hoping they’d be able to do an interview. Thank you Michael and Kimberly. One of the most informative, educational, impactful heartbreaking and heartwarming storylines that GH has ever done.
What Michael Sutton said about using a heterosexual couple to start this dialogue and education, I think made it even more impactful bringing awareness to HIV and AIDS which was so greatly needed.
I was volunteering at APLA At this time, and my clients were blown away by the storyline. They were just so grateful, someone was talking about it, in such a vehicle as daytime television...
Absolutely loved this interview with Robin & Stone, they look great!!!! ROBIN & STONE FOREVER ❤❤❤❤🧡🧡🧡
Robin & Stone are my all time favorite love story. KMc and MS are brilliant together.
Kimberly McCullough looks amazing. I can't wait for her to appear on GH again, even if it's for a short stint.
Great interview! Iconic performances and storyline. I remember exactly where I was when this episode originally aired~fond memories!! Kimberly is an amazing actress and miss her as Robin. I would've loved to see more acting from Michael Sutton. I am glad that he found work he enjoys and is civic minded and engaged!!
Can't believe that it was so long ago, best storyline, right up there with the Luke and Laura
They were both amazing in this story line.😭❣️🌹
Select GH- binge watching through the pandemic has rendered me awestruck by Kimberly McCullough's talent.
@netflix get on this! mini-series of just robin and stone storyline- I'd watch the over and over
Me too!!!!!
Oh man I remember these scenes like they were yesterday
Michael you have really made my day watching Michael Sutton and Kimberly aka Stone and Robin❤️🤟🌹🥂🤗
I still remember that scene. Amazing. They are both beautiful.
I grow up watching general hospital and Robin it so sad I miss her she grow up on gh wow what a treat thanks
Wow! 25 years! I was 12/13 when this aired and it had such an impact on me. I still get teary eyed whenever I watch this story. Amazing work from everyone involved.
I was 13/14 and this story broke me down every day. I recorded every episode so I could watch after school.
Me too! I'm crying now!
I think for all the Nurse's Ball with Robin giving her speaches about Stone, the show should have brought him (in spirit) back for each of them!
Great Interview! Miss the good old days of TV
I am loving this! Thank you for this. Wonderful interview.
Okay, the timing of this interview is insane! For the past week or so, I've finally been going through my old VHS collection & transferring it to DVD. I have LOTS of old GH & I just transferred one of Stone's last episodes yesterday. I had to keep it on mute/leave the room because I started tearing up immediately. Thank you to the three of you for getting together to do this!
May I ask how you are transferring it? I recorded practically every episode of the Stone and robin romance and the VHS tapes are sitting somewhere in a huge box. Would love to save them somehow.
@@VanCityGal Sure! I have a Toshiba DVR620 DVD to VHS recorder. That model is discontinued, but you can still find it on eBay. I bought it almost 10 years ago, but it still works like it's brand new. It's expensive, but if you have a ton of tapes like I did then it's worth it in the long run. You can also use it to watch DVDs and VHS tapes, which I love. I hope that helps you! :)
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I am so happy tp see Michael Sutton and Kimberly
Just made me cry seeing that again
Thank you the interview brought back so many memories 🥰. That storyline was one of the best ❤️.
Thank you for this very sweet interview. I really enjoyed listening to Kimberly & Michael reminisce and share their personal perspectives on bringing the Stone/Robin storyline to life. It was one of the most powerful and heart wrenching stories GH has done. BTW Michael, I agree with Amy; you should have received an Emmy.
Let's also give a hand to Maurice for killing it in that storyline!
Kimberly McCullough has just such a beautiful soul.
They were re the back bone of gh in my 90s
Hi Michael!! I loved this interview. You brought together 2 of my favs!! Wow. 25th Anniversary of Stones death. This will always be my fav storyline rouched me personally & Michael & Kimberly were superb at bringing it to life!! Robin & Stone 4ever! 💜💙💚❤
Best story on daytime television
Thank you! This was so amazing ♥
You always do wonderful interviews. Such a joy to follow you. Yes I will remember that day always. Such great actors. Thank you.
I completely agree!! He asks all the right questions!! Michael loves soaps as much as we do!
@@randinatkowitz2487 💯 I think that’s why his interviews are so good, he knows what to ask because he’s a fan to.
@@randinatkowitz2487 I love my soaps too.
The year that this story played out was a crazy year for me. I graduated & had my 1st nervous breakdown. But when I thought about it was sure to watch regardless of my situation. I used to say I felt like I grew up with Kimberly.
Fantastic catch up, thanks folks! That was an incredible time in TV history, and at the age of 29 back then, very enlightening. Great stuff then, and now...
What an incredible interview! Thank you thank you so much for this! I started this comment by commenting on the storyline, but really what can I say that hasn’t already been said a million times! Lol. So thank you for allowing us to revisit the story and get a little behind the scenes glimpse at two incredibly wonderful actors! ❤️
Robin and Stoned relationship was the greatest and this story was very epic! Heart breaking
Watching this 11 months later and now I know who this Olivia Rodrigo girl is... I hope she appreciates Kimberly's gift now
Thank you Michael for what you're doing for the healthcare workers that's wonderful!😄
Oh, what a joy! Kimberly & Michael, you did amazing, ground breaking work on GH! Would love to see you both on GH! Thank you and peace, love and light to you both! Love you!
Michael made the comment about feeling they could’ve been the next Luke & Laura. I believe they actually were right up there with Luke & Laura but in a different kind of story line. Michael and Kimberly , your roles couldn’t be done better by anyone and I include Anthony Geary & Genie Francis. They did their own story which was magnificent ! And so was YOURS!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
The most beautiful love story
Thank you Thank you Thank you. This interview is perfect and amazing and brought me back to some very hard times. Times that made me stronger than ever. My appreciation of life happened at this time. I was young.
Two people who were like 2nd parents died of AIDS due to a transfusion. Wonderful people. Snd I was confused. This taught me so much.
25 years ago, damn I am old!!! Wished I had aged as well as these two.
I would like to know if Kimberly would come back to GH and come back to Jason?
Fingers crossed!
Kimberly, you are a gifted director! 🤩
Thank You Thank You Wendy Riche!!
So well said
I am rewatching this and crying still after all these years it’s 9-2033❤❤❤❤love always to you.. Kimberly - my daughter resembles Robin since day one so Robin has a very special place in my heart❤
Bring Michael back as Patrick drake and they can come back together
Really miss Robin
@Travoice Marshall Stone 100% I loved Jason as well but I couldn't stand Patrick
@Travoice Marshall right?? I know I never understood the love for Patrick I wish that since stone obviously can’t come back that Robin and Jason would have married! I never felt any chemistry between Robin and Patrick
I have Robin and Stone’s entire storyline and I constantly rewatch it there is nothing like the magic between the two of them!
@Travoice Marshall very few of them they are hard to find but they were good! I still don’t think in my opinion that they would be as good only because the writing isn’t the way it used to be
@Travoice Marshall I’m not watching the show anymore I stopped about a year ago so I didn’t know that Emma was back! I think they could be if given the right storylines I guess but like I said I don’t know much about them
I think Stone. However, I think Jason’s is Robin.
GH had the most amazing, time trending stories. Deaths on GH are the most heartbreaking episodes I have ever saw on daytime. GH always has the most best writers and best acting.
I remember when about 10 years ago, they were talking about Kimberlyleaving and possibly writing off Robin by having her die from AIDS. I remember hoping with my whole being that that wouldn’t happen because the writer of the time couldIN NO WAY do it justice.
I totally agree with that!
She needs to direct gh
Where can I watch all of this storyline again. I was a teenager when this aired and it broke my heart.
Great interview
Michael this is amazing. Id expect nothing less. Have you tried to do a Gordon Sister OLTL reunion? Jessica Tuck and Jensen Buchanan. Many people are still wondering and concerned about Jensen. 🎀🎉💋😉
The ads just came at the worst time possible in that clip.
“Robin I can see you “ breaks me every time
One of the scenes that always gets me is when Stone tells Ned and Lois he has AIDS.
Years later GH would redo the story again with the Oscar storyline different characters & disease but the gist was the same
Lisa hardy,
Your right; watching Josslyn and Oscar was like watching Robin and Stone all over again. Both guys died of a disease that was slowly killing them and the girls they love was there watching them die. And both girls struggled to move forward but eventually found their way. I think it would have been nice if they had brought Robin back to help Joss and let her know that she knows what she's going through and she would be ok. They could have had this bonding moment between them as two young girls who fell in love with two guys who left them (died). Those storylines was intense, loving, deep, and absolutely beautiful because it was about real love.
@@shirleyoreggio9720 Nice thoughts ... hopefully Carly would have been mature enough to allow that considering (if I remember correctly 🤔)Robin and Carly don't particularly get along ...
Cannot compare Oscar & Josslyn story at all with the iconic story of Stone and Robin.
It was so much the same, but nothing can top Stone.
You both look amazing!
Holy crap!!! I haven't seen that scene since i was 15😢 wow. Takes me back. &Michael Suttons SEXY ASS served himself on a platter to all young ladies at that time, & literally disappeared off the face of the earth. Never seen him after that until now. That he was not cool Michael! ❤❤❤
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Maurice has a lot of nerve because he was NOT THAT GREAT in the beginning. His acting SUCKED kinda like now. He is only great with actors/actress like Kimberely, Vanessa, Rena, Anthony, and Micheal. This is my second time hearing someone say he said that about them.
So when you did that General Hospital shall do did you did you get save all you did it
15:00 15:46 17:56 18:55 27:15 27:28 29:40 30:18
Michael Sutton is STILL such a fox!
I stopped watching GH when Luke and Laura went off in 1984-ish. But I started watching 'Power couples' and story lines on TH-cam a few years ago. And after watching Sonny and Brenda s/l and then watching Jason and Robin, and Jason and Sam... I finally watched Robin and Stone...It was the most heart wrenching S/L of all the years that I have watched. It is devastatingly beautiful.