#gregoryharrison

Treat Williams (12/1/51 - 6/12/23)

Despite his decades-long fantastical work in Trapper John, MD, Falcon Crest, Razorback, Logan's Run, Sisters, One Tree Hill, The M Word (the film we did together), recurring roles in 9-1 -1, and General Hospital, as well as scores more, we talked pretty much NONE of that. We talked REAL talk, the hard stuff. The very hard stuff. His sexual molestation at the age of 9 by Johnny Cortes, YES, he named him, for the first time, realizing that, especially now, it’s so very important. Gregory spoke of the toll it took on his psyche for years, and how he enlisted a modicum of “revenge.” But there is no justice when a child is violated by a pedophile. Do you hear that, Congress?  

Drinking and sexing at 11, self-supporting with a job and an apartment of his own at 14, the first non-religious conscientious objector during the Vietnam War, whose true intention was driven by motives it took Gregory years to realize. There was a suicide attempt, cocaine addiction that almost cost him everything, how he got sober, was betrayed, and miraculously turned that into a win. The spiritual awakening (realized as we spoke) that led to shedding another lifelong addiction, more insidious and perhaps even more dangerous, in a fashion.

After years of shame, self-loathing, and damage done, Gregory resurrected his marriage; he and Randi celebrate 44 years and counting, his career, he’s doing some of his best work, 2025 brought him his first Emmy nod and he’s soon to be seen in Grace Period, a feature written and starring his daughter, Lily, directed by her partner, Peter Facinelli. What a family!

Speaking of family, Gregory and Randi have 4 children, three grandchildren, and a new puppy named Henry. An avid activist, strong humanitarian, and a caring, loyal friend, Gregory is beloved by everyone who knows him. Including me. Gregory Harrison’s story begs to be told. I’m begging him to write it. 

Gregory Harrison Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wed, February 25th, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET

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Today Live! Gregory Harrison, Trapper John... Let Me Count The Ways!

Oh, how I adore Gregory Harrison... he's an amazing actor, avid activist, a strong humanitarian, devoted husband and family man, and a caring, loyal friend. He's also easy on the eyes, ears, heart, and soul. A solid citizen, as my stepfather used to say. And these days, that counts for more than a lot.

Trapper John, MD, Falcon Crest, Razorback, Logan's Run, Sisters, One Tree Hill, and Gregory co-starred with me in The M Word; well, he was starring, I was mostly standing. Starting out as the leading man of a feature film, Gregory backed his way into starring on television, on Broadway, and back again.  More recently, Gregory starred in The Lion in Winter at The Laguna Playhouse, did four years on  General Hospital, his first soap, recurred on Chesapeake Shores, and on 9-1-1, starred in the independent feature, Jimmy & Carolyn, which Gregory feels is his best work yet.  That's saying a lot. He did two Signed, Sealed, Delivered TV movies and co-stars in Grace Period, coming soon. And grace is what Gregory has a boatload of. Speaking of boats… he’s got a great story there. 

Simply put. I admire and adore the man. So looking forward to catching up and taking in some of his rarified air. 

Gregory Harrison Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wed, February 25th, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET

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Paging Steven Speilberg... where are you? Actor Gregory Harrison's real-life story as the first moral conscientious objector needs to be told. And boy did he tell us here. I'm left in awe, mortified, inspired, and grateful, to name but a few adjectives I'm feeling. 

A gifted storyteller as well as thespian, singer, songwriter, and producer, I've known Gregory for years, we've sat down a number of times, but he's always more provocative, informative, fascinating, and passionate than the time before.  

Trapper John MD, Falcon Crest, Razorback, Logan's Run, Sisters, One Tree Hill, Gregory starred with moi in The M Word, well he was starring, I was mostly standing. Starting out as the leading man of a feature film, Gregory backed his way into starring on television, on Broadway, and back again.  Of late, Gregory starred in The Lion in Winter at The Laguna Playhouse, great story how that came to be, is two years in on  General Hospital, his first soap, I have no idea how he does it, yet Gregory managed to demystify it, he's recurring on Chesapeake Shores, just shot a couple more episodes of 9-1-1, and the independent feature, Jimmy & Carolyn, which Gregory feels is his best work yet.  That's saying a lot. He starred in The Family Man and is a  family man himself, married 41 years, to the same woman, the proud and loving father of 4, and grandpa to three. A Vietnam vet, an outspoken activist, and a spiritual soul, whose personal standards for his own humanity are seemingly beyond mortal, Gregory’s beyond lovely and crazy easy on the eyes. This, like him, is all wins. Can't wait for more. 

Gregory Harrison on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson 

Wednesday, 11/30/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET

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Today, Live! How lucky can I get? Gregory Harrison, gorgeousness, inside and out.

Trapper John MD, Falcon Crest, Razorback, Logan's Run, Sisters, One Tree Hill, co-starring with moi in The M Word. Ok, so he was starring and I was kind of hanging with the scenery... so WHAT?!? Of late, Gregory starred in The Lion in Winter at The Laguna Playhouse, is two years in on General Hospital, his first soap, recurred on Chesapeake Shores, and 9-1-1, to name but a few. He starred in The Family Man, and he is a family man himself, married 40+ years, the proud and loving father of 4, and grandpa to two. A medic in Viet Nam, an outspoken activist, and a spiritual soul, Gregory’s beyond lovely and easy on the eyes. It's all wins.

Gregory Harrison on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson

Wednesday, 11/30/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET

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Wednesday, behold the gorgeousness that is Gregory Harrison, inside and out.

Trapper John MD, Falcon Crest, Razorback, Logan's Run, Sisters, One Tree Hill, co-starring with moi in The M Word. Ok, so he was starring and I was kind of hanging with the scenery... so WHAT?!? Of late, Gregory starred in The Lion in Winter at The Laguna Playhouse, is two years in on General Hospital, his first soap, recurred on Chesapeake Shores, and 9-1-1, to name but a few. He starred in The Family Man, and he is a family man himself, married 40+ years, the proud and loving father of 4, and grandpa to two. A medic in Viet Nam, an outspoken activist, and a spiritual soul, Gregory’s beyond lovely and easy on the eyes. It's all wins.

Gregory Harrison on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson

Wednesday, 11/30/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET

Streaming Live on my Facebook