The drama at General Hospital isn’t just confined to Port Charles these days. The ABC soap opera has been hit with another shocking behind-the-scenes shake-up, leaving fans reeling and questioning the show’s future.
Patrick Mulcahey, a seasoned soap opera writer with a long history in the industry, has been let go from his position as co-head writer.
The news comes as a devastating blow, especially considering he had only been in the role for a mere three months.
The abrupt departure has left many loyal viewers heartbroken. They had high hopes for the storylines Mulcahey would bring to the table, considering his impressive track record working on popular shows like Guiding Light and Santa Barbara.
Adding to the turmoil, Chris Van Etten, who was previously ousted as head writer to make way for Mulcahey, is now back on the writing team.
However, instead of reclaiming his former leadership role, Van Etten will serve as a breakdown writer.
Liz Korte, a veteran writer who has been with General Hospital since 1994, is currently holding the fort as the sole head writer.
She’s no stranger to the pressure of crafting compelling narratives for the beloved characters of Port Charles.
The sudden shift in the writing department has sparked intense speculation among fans, who are desperate for answers. Many are left wondering why Mulcahey was let go so abruptly.
As the head writer’s chair turns….
Barely three months into the gig, veteran soap scribe Patrick Mulcahey has been released from his position as co-head writer at ABC‘s General Hospital, sources confirm for TVLine.
The Buzz first reported on the exit
Chris Van Etten, who was one of the head writers removed in late January to make room for Mulcahey, is back on staff as a breakdown writer, with Liz Korte currently serving as sole head writer.
TVLine hears that the material penned by the Mulcahey/Korte team will air through mid-summer.
It was in late January that head writers Van Etten and Dan O’Connor were replaced with Mulcahey and Korte, the latter of whom has been a GH scribe since 1994; she also co-created the short-lived Night Shift spinoff for (sigh) SOAPnet.
Mulcahey’s head writer credits started with CBS’ Guiding Light in 1982. Following a stint at NBC’s Santa Barbara (where he had a hand in steering the Eden/Cruz and Julia/Mason romances), he returned to GL, as coheadwiter, in 1994.
After first joining GH as a script writer in 1996, Mulcahey rose to the positions of associate head writer and breakdown writer.
One month ago, GH racked up 11 total Daytime Emmy Award nominations — second only to the 12 amassed by both The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful — including for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series and Outstanding Writing for a Daytime Drama
