 When the writing began hinting at Colby developing an alcohol problem, some disapproved of the potential plot as it was not was they envision for the character of Colby.A "Daytime Confidential" article hoped that Colby would follow in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother, Liza Colby and Marian Chandler (Jennifer Bassey) and become a schemer to get what she wants.Upon Moncrief's ousting, "Daytime Confidential" recommended Marcy Rylan, known for her role as Lizzie Spaulding on "Guiding Light" for the a Colby recast.