 The writers had planned a storyline for seventh season that would  have seen Angelas long lost daughter come to Tuscany Valley in  order to wage war with Angela over control of the winery. The  producers wanted Angie Dickinson (qv) for the role. However, when  contract negotiations between the producers and Dickinson broke  down, the planned lost daughter storyline was changed, and Richard  Channings character was instead made Angelas long lost child.