Oscar Host James Franco Will Head Back to General Hospital

Here's one guaranteed monologue joke during the Academy Awards next year. According to TV Guide, James Franco will reprise his General Hospital serial killer in two episodes sandwiched around the ceremonies. "When we realized James would be in L.A. for the Oscars and all the other awards shows, we asked if he'd consider coming back and doing a little something for us," said executive producer Jill Farren Phelps. "He was happy to do it [...] He's also expressed an interest in directing at GH. He's been really, really good to us. Whatever James wants, we'd love to make it happen!" Famous last words, Jill. [TV Guide]