Viewers of Will Trent recently had a delightful moment that made them do a double-take during a recent episode. The hit series paid a charming tribute to the long-running soap opera General Hospital (GH), with a special moment that had fans reminiscing. The episode, titled “A Funeral Fit for a Quartermaine,” aired on Tuesday and featured a heartfelt sendoff for a beloved character, Miss Pearl, portrayed by TV icon Marla Gibbs. Miss Pearl, a die-hard General Hospital fan, had been a foster parent to the show’s lead, Will Trent.
In a series of flashbacks, viewers were transported to Will’s past, where we saw him as an 18-year-old going to live with Miss Pearl after aging out of the foster system. She welcomed him into her home, offering him a room to rent. After settling in, Will and Miss Pearl shared a quiet, comforting moment together — watching General Hospital on TV.
The love for GH didn’t end there. The show’s creative team made sure to add a touch of nostalgia for longtime General Hospital fans. In an interview with TV Insider, co-showrunner Liz Heldens revealed that she had a deep love for General Hospital growing up. She fondly remembered watching it with her grandmother, which made the tribute even more special. Heldens also shared that several members of the Will Trent writing staff were GH enthusiasts, further fueling the homage to the soap opera.
The tribute to General Hospital brought an unexpected but heartwarming layer to the Will Trent episode, making it a special moment for fans of both shows. The nod to GH’s legacy was seamlessly woven into the episode, making it a memorable crossover moment for television lovers everywhere.
