It's 1979, and disco fever is sweeping the nation. "General Hospital" reigns supreme in the world of daytime television, and a young actress named Genie Francis is capturing hearts as the beloved Laura. But amidst the drama and intrigue, a most unlikely friendship blossoms between Francis and a then-unknown fitness instructor named… Richard Simmons!
A Case of Mistaken Identity and a Police Escort to Set
The story, as Simmons himself recounts it, plays out like a scene straight out of a Hollywood movie. Picture this: Richard Simmons, on his way to the "General Hospital" studio for a guest appearance, gets pulled over by the police! Turns out, it was a case of mistaken identity, but not before Simmons, ever the showman, managed to wrangle a police escort to ensure he wouldn't miss a minute of his big debut.
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