Flashback Friday

Afternoon TV - October 1981
Rick Springfield: "General Hospital's" latest Lady Tamer

Bobbi Spencer is General Hospital's fiestiest nurse - which makes her a tough nut to crack - even for the dashing Dr. Noah Drake!
How did Australian rock star Rick Springfield wind up playing Jackie Zeman's (Bobbie Spencer) new love interest Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital? Luckily for us, GH execs have a knack for selecting magnetic leading actors, who at first glance would seem unlikely candidates for the usually conservative daytime airwaves, but whose offbeat charms have helped make GH tops in "love in the afternoon" entertainment. Rick, the latest heartthrob to join the already smoldering cast, joined the show almost by default! (continued)