Scorpio Stuff & Tristan Trivia

Robert is a Romantic

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Robert didn’t always plan out romantic moments, but he was always perceptive enough to clue in to the mood at hand and make the most of it. Sometimes romance is a small and quiet moment. Sometimes it is all bells and whistles. Sometimes tender. Sometimes fireworks. He could take a single moment and turn it into romance, with a few words, or with a look. However it came about, his romantic side always melted hearts. Below are just a few reminders of Robert's romantic side throughout the years. (Thanks to all the original YT posters.)

1983

R&H watch Rebecca: R&H’s first kiss is followed by him bringing her breakfast in bed and bringing their feelings out in the open.

Balloons champagne & flowers. Robert plans a romantic evening with his particular wit and charm. Who wouldn’t appreciate this from their man?

Robert tells Holly he loves her and would never hurt her. Tender moment.

R&H’s first time together. Those words. That look. Oh “Night and Day”

Robert goes to Boston. Even when he doesn’t plan the evening, he tries to put romance above everything else (even when he’s forced to leave by the WSB). Sometimes romance is just seeing the disappointment in his eyes.

Because I Love You That Much. Real love goes beyond flowers and pretty words. Self-sacrifice is romantic.

1984

Mexico Adventure: The Pool. Robert arrives at Sean’s place and surprises Holly with a dip in the pool. She struggles to ignore him … but really, who could? He lets her know that he missed her and that her safety is important to him, with his usual grin and wit.

1985

All’s Fair in Love and War. Robert and Anna’s first kiss. A con turns real and Robert realizes it- his true feelings for her surface. Though it is supposed to be unemotional spy work, Robert is tender and sensitive. and shows his caring side. He remembers this time all his life.

On the way home, Robert and Cheryl run out of gas. They spend their first night together. Planned or not, still sweet.

1988

Robert and Cheryl’s picnic date. (part 2) Romance on the lighter side. Not as serious as Holly or Anna, but still he makes a sweet effort for his lady.

1989

Unbeknownst to Robert, Anna plans his date with Kate, but Robert tries to take advantage of it.

Robert even admits to Anna that he knows a thing or two about romance.

Robert and Kate by the fire. He’s such a cute cuddler.

1990

Robert comes home, finds Kate, and finds out that flowers and champagne don’t always solve everything. But he sure knows how to stop a fight.

Then, there is 1991… ahhhh

Valentine’s Day Massacre. Orchestrated by Robin, and played out by R&A. Robert begins to remember and realize his true deep feelings of deep seated love for Anna. The dance begins… VDM1, VDM2, VDM3, VDM4, VDM5.

The dance continues and Robert goes for payback. He shows he can turn on the charm and get Anna’s attention in a big way. Romance AND trying to make his point, all at the same time.

Robert invites Anna over for dinner. Dinnerus interuptus.

Robert shares some memories with Anna. Romance is sometimes knowing he remembers those things you always held close to your own heart, and thinking about your relationship in a deeper way.

While worried about Anna’s disappearance, Robert stops a stranger in his penthouse, but finds it’s Anna. But making up from this one is epically earthmoving.

The proposal. Robert doesn’t need an exotic atmosphere to be romantic.

Like any good agent who faces problems to be solved, Robert tries to fix the problems wrecking havoc on his honeymoon plans. The effort itself so romantic and sweet: on the train; and then the plan all comes together.

Sometimes romance is spontaneous.

Robin and Katherine's Duet

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(Originally posted by shesaidfeck)

Robert and Katherine's Duet

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(Originally posted by alanmonicaforever)

Robert's ever changing hair: Which was your fav?

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1) long hair 2) medium hair 3) short hair

How Many Times Has Robert Died?

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There was no way I could put this in a trivia game, because I just don’t know the answer. I’ve thought back and looked at old videos, and to the best of my recollection I have posted my answer below (so don’t look there yet if you are guessing your own answer). Think about it and use the comment button to discuss or correct the list.

How many times has Robert died? 1) In the Asian Quarter story; 2) Sean killed him (thinking RS fell from the Alpine car); 3) At the New Year’s party with Katherine; 4) Shot by Luke’s cousin, Bill (The Cartel story); 5) On the ship in 1992 with Faison and Anna

Video: Elizabeth Taylor Bloopers

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(Thanks to loomyaire)

Video: Robert Meets With Helena

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(Thanks to Matuatay2)

Dialogue Quiz Links

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At the bottom of the main page of this blog, you will find the “Dialogue Quiz” that tests you on your knowledge about what has been said by Robert Scorpio and friends (and enemies) throughout the years. The following contains links to videos which show the answers in action. For a real challenge, take the quiz first and then visit here.

1. What incident does Anna want Robert to stop joking about?

Anna: Robert, don’t joke about this. I don’t want to leave this tropical paradise and come home to discover I’m a widow.

Robert: Is this your way of saying you love me?

Anna: Obviously if you have to ask, it means it’s not.

Robert: Oh you sweet little cuddlepie you, you just can’t help yourself, can you?

Anna: Just be careful.

Robert: I intend to grow old with you. Don’t worry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IU14pA1ACs

2. Who said this to whom and where? “Spare me your turgid rhetoric and bootlicking protestations….”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmWz8DwBoGc

3. Who said to whom and where? “Well, I’ve never been one for women with both feet on the ground.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SAjUsC8JOE

4. The following lines come from a fight following Robert’s announcement that ____.

Robert: Uh, pass on the apologies, it’s alright.
Anna: Apology for what?

Robert: There’s you accusatory tone, there’s your superior demeanor, there’s your attitude in general.

~ ~ ~

Robert: I make no excuses for myself or for my lifestyle. I’m a good cop and a good father and that’s it.

Anna: And a swordsman extraordinaire.

~ ~ ~

Robert: And while we’re on the subject, of my lifestyle, my being a sperm bank, my being a philander and a swordsman, who’s the one who didn’t tell another party that they were a father for seven years? Don’t tell me that I’m cold and unfeeling.

~ ~ ~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm0tRwMqoNA

5. Who is Anna speaking to in this conversation about Robert and what happened the night before?

Anna: This is private. It is between Robert and myself.

X: Sounds like it.

Anna: (tersely) Thank you. Please keep all your little schoolboy snide remarks to yourself. Can you help me or not? Is there a problem with this?

X: (smirking) No problem.

Anna: Great. It’s a simple task. You go over there. You untie the man. Okay? These are the keys to the elevator. I don’t ever want to discuss this again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vplMcSQlgTQ

6. This conversation takes place shortly before _______.

Robin: Daddy?

Robert: Yep?

Robin: Do you think I’ll ever get married?

Robert: Wouldn’t be surprised?

Robin: I want a wedding just like mommy and Uncle Duke.

Robert: Well I’ll see what I can do.

Robin: Will you be sad giving me away?

Robert: Sad and happy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0OHjxujwPg

7. The following exchange is made between the Commissioner and his body guard shortly before ____.

Robert: Under the chair?

Frisco: Plastic explosives. I saw it on All My Problems. Mama Masoni made those on a desert island.

Robert: Nasty.

Frisco: Sit down on a chair like that Robert, and all of a sudden you turn into a bad case of kangaroo chopped liver.

Robert: Is all this really necessary?

Frisco: Robert, caution, prevention. That’s my motto.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47W3XEkjqkA

8 The following exchange is between Robert and ____.

R: I thought the Aborigines taught you how to work mind over matter.

M: They did, Robbie. They did indeed. So if I were you I’d be very careful. Otherwise you might find yourself on a walkabout with no return.

R: Oh Mal, you and your threats.

M: There isn’t a dare I wouldn’t take coming from you. On that score nothing has changed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGWKHcFOcEs

9. How does Robert respond at the end of this conversation?

Robert: Look Anna, I, I, I really don’t…

Anna: I’d like to know what happened

R: Some other… do we have to do this?

A: Yes I want to talk about it.

R: Look I’ve been talking about it and discussing it all day and I’m sick of it. Goodnight.

Robin: Dad, you know you’re really weird

Robert: Weird, me? Tell her I’m weird?

Robin: You know the best form of birth control is self control or protection. You know if you’d just been responsible

Robert: ?????????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhsSSIvmsqI

10. This exchange took place in Mexico between _____.

A: Must you?

B: I itch.

A: Can’t you leave the fleas alone till we’ve eaten?

B: They’re not leaving me alone man. Why should I give them a break?

A: I slept in the same hell hole with probably the same fleas, and look at me. I’m fine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SAjUsC8JOE

11 This exchange took place between _____.

A: Sometimes my work takes me away from here for long periods of time, like this afternoon, for instance. Do you sort of understand that?

B: Sure

A: I wonder if you’ll ever know how truly special you are to me.

B: I love you too Robbie.

A: You’re very very precious to me. Know that?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hDlXn9qu6M

12. Who is speaking? “We meet again Mr. Scorpio. This time please note who’s holding the hardware. Now it’s your turn to talk. Close the door.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SAjUsC8JOE

(Questions 13-16 have no video)

17. While a recuperating Robert is still confined to his apartment, Anna tells heads off to the kitchen to cook. Which of the following exchanges takes place? (see quiz for questions.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIvPmz-2w0A&feature=PlayList&p=7EEAB9804B801BF9&index=21b

18. What piece of furniture, a gift from Anna to Robert, is being discussed in the Scorpio’s new home?

Robert: Hey what’s this? What’s the matter?

Robin: We bet mom you wouldn’t like it.

Robert: What’s not to like? It’s a classic, just like your mum.

Robin: Then I guess you won’t mind if I cut your hair in it.

Anna: What a very good idea.

Robert: Well, I… There’ll be no hair cutting and no talk about it. That’s blasphemy in this household. Not while I have a breath in my body.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zlgxclV8s8

19. Anna greets Robert at the door (of their new home as a family), after a long day at work. She leads him to a romantically set dinner table. How does she respond at the end of this conversation?

Anna: Welcome to the house.

Robert: Oh yeah?

Anna: Yes, and here we have couches

R&A: …and boxes

Anna: and the rest of the stuff will be arriving. It’s going to take about 6 months to move in. And there’s the carpet.

Robert: And what’s this?

Anna: Champagne.

Robert: What about, what about slippers and stuff like that?

Anna: Oh, well, that comes after the lobotomy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_iiF-GzFVM

20. While at a party at Mac’s Outback Club, Robert proves to Anna that he knows the date of their wedding. Put that together with the year, according to the year the wedding was aired on General Hospital, giving the full wedding date.

Robert: There is no way you will see me forgetting our anniversary.

Anna: What’s the date then?

Robert: Surely you jest.

Anna: No, come on. What’s the date of my anniversary… our anniversary?

Robert: I intend to set aside the entire month of ____ for celebrations.

Anna: ______?

Steve: Robert, that sounds like a cop-out to me.

Anna: Definitely. Absolutely.

Robert: ______, brown eyes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hEuF4Q9YCA

My GH Journey

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I was one of those who was drawn into General Hospital by the Luke and Laura saga in the 1980’s. But what hooked me was the arrival of that debonair and mysterious spy, Robert Scorpio. I’ll admit that his drop-dead good looks and his velvet voice were the first things that stopped me in my tracks. (All things Australian had been important to me since my childhood, so hearing an Aussie voice was certainly a bonus). However, I must add that his talent, charm, knee-buckling smile, and witty repartee completed the package to the extent that over twenty years later the total package still brings on the proper amount of ooh’s and ahh’s.

At 2 p.m. Monday-Friday you would know where to find me- (unless other circumstances happened, and the VCR came into play) watching Robert and the well written stories of adventure, romance, intricate relationships, and family connections. Then 1992 came and Tristan Rogers and Finola Hughes left the show, in the middle of what had been a charming love story that brought their family back together. I tried to continue watching, but Tristan “had left the building” and the beloved characters and stories were no more.

Eventually General Hospital became a shadow of the past, until I would clean out a closet and there would be my stack of magazines with Robert/Tristan stories. But GH was really over. Then in the summer of 2008, I learned about GH: Night Shift, and things changed. The first time I was able to watch it, there was Robert Scorpio, bright as day. The years melted away, and I was hooked again. There was the same handsome and talented actor supported by brilliant writing. The ride had begun again… until after the thirteenth week, and the ride slammed to a stop. This leaves the lingering questions: Will GH bring Robert and Anna back? Will GH employ writers who know and love these characters like we do? If they return, how long will the ride last this time?

In my opinion, there’s not much good on TV anymore and most movies are boring and lackluster. So as far as that type of entertainment I find YouTube to be far more entertaining, as well as the community and videos on tristanrogers.com. Therefore, just for kicks, I’ve created this site for those who read my post and remember their own connection to their GH days and enjoy thinking about those good times.