The role of Kelly Cramer was originally offered to Alexandra Wilson in late 1994. When she turned the role down, the role was offered to actress Gina Tognoni, who originated in the role on the episode first run on February 17, 1995. In April 2001, it was announced that Tognoni had decided not to renew her contract after six years with the soap. Following Tognoni's announcement, it was rumored that the actress would take over the role of Carly Corinthos on the ABC Daytime soap "General Hospital", a role that later went to actress Tamara Braun. Tognoni vacated the role on-screen on August 14, 2001. She briefly reprised her role from December 6 to 11, 2001 and from January 16 to 21, 2002. Tognoni later went on to join the CBS Daytime soap "Guiding Light" in 2004, portraying the role of Dinah Marler.