User:HorrorFan121/Dorian Lord

Casting and creation
Dr. Dorian Lord first arrived in the town of Llanview in 1973. The character of Dorian was originated by Nancy Pinkerton in 1973, and was subsequently played by Claire Malis from 1977 to 1979. In 1979, One Life to Live creator Agnes Nixon lured a young Robin Strasser as a third recast for Dorian, while she was working on Another World. Strasser had previously worked on the NBC soap opera, Another World. When asked which role she considered the part of a lifetime, Strasser commented: "I would probably say Dorian, since I’ve inhabited her the longest. But to this day, I will encounter fans that scream out, 'you were the original Rachel.' That’s always flattering when someone recognizes you from a bygone era." She remained on the soap from 1979-1987, when she abruptly left to try out a primetime career. During her first hiatus from Llanview, Strasser continued to make a name for herself in prime-time, playing Dianne in Knots Landing and starring in several weekly movies.

Meanwhile, actress Elaine Princi played Dorian from 1989 to 1993. Strasser returned in January 1993, appearing on February 19 and stayed until February 23, 2000. Her exit in 2000 proved to be extremely controversial. When she left One Life to Live in 2000, she felt as if she was forced out when her contract negotiations didn't come to an agreement.