 In 1981 she starred on Broadway in "Woman of the Year", receiving praise for following Lauren Bacall in the title role.In 1982, Welch acted in the Western television film "The Legend of Walks Far Woman".Around this time, Along with Elizabeth Taylor and Sophia Loren, Welch was among the candidates considered for the role of Alexis Carrington on the ABC prime time drama "Dynasty" which began in 1981, before the producers settled on Joan Collins.