Barbara Garrick originated the role from 1986 to 1987, returning from August 15, 2001 to August 27, 2002 and then making brief appearances from October 24 to October 28, 2002 and January 10 to January 31, 2003. Garrick once again returned to the role from January 25, 2008 to March 3, 2008. She reappeared on February 26, 2010 until April 13, 2010. She escaped Statesville and returned to Llanview during the blackout on January 5, 2012 and remained until the broadcast finale January 13, 2012. Under secrecy, Garrick returned for the first-season finale of Prospect Park's version of "One Life to Live" on August 19, 2013.