‘General Hospital’ Fans Will Never Forget Maurice Bernard’s ‘Favorite’ Nurses’ Ball Moment

The General Hospital Nurses’ Ball is always an emotional and explosive event, but sometimes it can produce such tender and breathtaking moments that both fans and the actors are blown away. In 2018, the ball produced just such a moment between Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and his dad, Mike (Max Gail).

General Hospital’s Musical Moment Warms Fans’ Hearts

Although there has been no sign of a Nurses’ Ball this year (so far), fans still enjoy memories from this frequent Port Charles event. Recently, Maurice Benard reposted a video clip from the 2018 ball, stating, “My favorite.” The clip featured Mike taking to the Nurses’ Ball stage to sing an old Frank Sinatra favorite, while also suffering from Alzheimer’s.

Sonny, who, as fans have pointed out, would never perform at the ball he usually bankrolls, made an exception and joined Mike on stage when he saw his father struggle with the lyrics. Mike remained almost frozen with all eyes upon him when Sonny decided to stand beside his father and sing a duet of “Summer Wind.” Mike and Sonny brought the house down during this moving performance that fans remember eight years later.

“That whole story arc with you and Max Gail is my all-time favorite for you,” one fan replied. You both killed that material – it was pitch perfect from beginning to bittersweet end.”

“Yes, I think that was my favorite too, I miss Max Gail, he’s an awesome actor. He played that character like nobody else could,” another fan said.

Other fans expressed gratitude for the story after caring for their own parents with dementia. As one viewer said, “This story meant so much to me. My mom was diagnosed with dementia a year before this aired. This story helped me realize I am not alone!! Thank you for doing this justice & for giving me the courage to face hard times.”

General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and streams each weeknight on Hulu.