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    'General Hospital' Was 'The Dope' In Prison — And Kept Him Out Of Trouble

    Christopher Scott served over a decade in prison, and there he developed a passion for soap operas. Now free, he still keeps his appointment viewing with General Hospital.
    by Dave Blanchard Nov 16, 2017 3 minutes
    Christopher Scott served over a decade in prison, and while in the middle of the sentence, he developed a passion for soap operas.

    Chris Scott spent 13 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.

    Before his time in jail, he led a quiet, domestic life with his two sons and his girlfriend.

    Then his life became a nightmare. Scott constantly worried for his safety. He learned to cope in prison, but he knew he had to stay out of trouble, because if his innocence was proven, he wanted to be able to walk free.

    As part of Morning Edition's exploration of fandoms, Scott, 47, describes, in his own words, how his passion for

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