sentences:  Monty had much experience in the genre from directing "The Secret Storm" for years.Monty is credited with increasing the pacing of the series, and introducing action adventure storylines, which "General Hospital" was first among soap operas to do.Reportedly not agreeing with the increased pace and also not wanting to relocate to Los Angeles, California where "GH" was produced, Marland left the series and was replaced by Pat Falken Smith.