ABC’s “General Hospital” marks its 60th anniversary this week, making it the longest-running scripted show currently in production on American television.
The soap is marking the milestone with a fan favorite storyline, the Nurses Ball, a gala that raises money for charity. This week the residents of the fictional city of Port Charles dress to the nines and walk a red carpet. In a guest appearance, Chandra Wilson of “Grey’s Anatomy” plays fashion editor Sydney Val Jean.
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“She’s a big fan of the show,” said executive producer Frank Valentini of Wilson. “She taped all the scenes on the red carpet and was working at ‘Grey’s’ the same day. I’m just so crazy about her.”
Valentini is pumped about this year’s musical performances too, as a number of the cast can sing and dance.
“Some of the numbers are some of the best things we’ve ever done, and we’ve done some really good stuff.”
While viewers enjoy the ball as it plays out this week, Valentini and head writers, Dan O’Connor and Chris Van Etten, are looking at storylines for the summer — and beyond. Right now, the show is scripted through the end of May, with writers outlining June.
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The Associated Press contributed to this article.