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Patrick mulcahey out as general hospital head writer.

May 16, 2024 18:18PM

Patrick Mulcahey is out at GH as co-head writer.

On January 22, Soap Opera Digest broke the news that Patrick Mulcahey and Elizabeth Korte had been appointed as the new head writers of General Hospital , replacing the team of Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor, which had been in place since 2019. Digest can confirm that Mulcahey is no longer on the head-writing team at GH, news that was first reported by BuzzWorthy Radio . Material crafted by the Mulcahey/Korte team will air through mid-summer, a source at the show shares.

The source adds, “There will be more news to share at a later date as to the composition of the new writing team.”

As eagle-eyed fans noticed when his name aired in the credits earlier this week, Van Etten is once again on the show’s writing staff and is serving as a breakdown writer.

Mulcahey has been associated with GH at multiple times during his storied daytime career, beginning as a script writer in 1996. From 1998-99, he served as associate head writer and breakdown writer. A highly respected scribe in the soap world, his first stint in the genre was in 1979 when he served as an associate writer at Search For Tomorrow . In 1980, he moved to Texas , and worked as a script writer until exiting in 1981. Guiding Light appointed him head writer in 1982; he then worked as a member of Loving ‘s writing team from 1983-84. Mulcahey then moved over to Santa Barbara , where from 1984-90 he worked as a writer and story editor. He made his way back to GL in 1992, where he remained until 1994 in various positions (script writer, breakdown writer, and in his final year, co-head writer). When he left GH after his 1996-2005 run on the writing team, B&B tapped him as a script writer and story consultant, but he opted to leave in 2019. At the time, he told Digest that despite his departure from B&B, “my love for TV persists, and for soaps.”

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Reader's digest uk closes after 86 years citing financial challenges. editor-in-chief eva mackevic thanked colleagues and reassured writers about pending payments..

Reader's Digest, widely read and respected, has announced that it is shutting down its United Kingdom edition after 86 years. The magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Eva Mackevic, recently made the announcement on LinkedIn.

In the post, she said it was a “privilege and joy to contribute to this iconic publication for nearly eight years, leading its talented team for the last six."

"After 86 wonderful years, I am very sad to share that Reader’s Digest UK has come to an end. It has been my privilege and joy to contribute to this iconic publication for nearly eight years, leading its talented team for the last six," the post read.

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“Unfortunately, the company just couldn’t withstand the financial pressures of today's unforgiving magazine publishing landscape and has ceased to trade."

She also extended “heartfelt gratitude" to all the “incredible" colleagues, writers, PRs, and brands which collaborated with the magazine over the years. 

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“Your passion and expertise have made this journey unforgettable, and I've been fortunate enough to make some amazing friends along the way," she said.

Mackevic also assured the writer that they would receive their pending payments.

"To any writers awaiting payment for their work, I’ve been assured that the insolvency practitioners are working to communicate with everyone about the next steps. I sincerely hope this process goes smoothly and swiftly for you," she said.

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The post attracted a lot of attention and awe from readers across the globe.

“I read your message about end of prestigious and historical reader digest it is painful news for journalism keep up best journalistic work with same integrity and honesty stay blessed," a user said.

Another user commented: “Sad to hear that. I’ve enjoyed its spread of features. All the best to all staff affected."

“You were phenomenal! To bigger, brighter things," another one added.  

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