Angie/Trucker would've been intriguing. She's a beloved legacy character and could've challenged him. But, as you pointed out, soap operas at that time were very resistant to interracial romances. Neil and Victoria were squashed on Y&R quickly in 98/99 due to backlash that led to actual threats. Now, it's more commonplace. Trucker comes off so basic and stuck in a loop of being caught up in whatever woman he's with, and Dinah Lee's characterization is no better, and it's a wrap once the role is recast.
Phantom Trisha is exhausting, but I like your idea of her being in The City on second thought. She would've made a much better fit than Morgan Fairchild's Sydney Chase. I have nothing against MF, but why her and that character to launch the show? I have the first three months of The City (to see the beginning and how Cooper and Steffi wrapped up), and Sydney does nothing for me. Not even when she squabbles with Tess, who wears black almost all the time. Even on Loving, she's usually in black. It becomes noticeable after a while.
Danny and Trisha could've had potential. Much better than Ally and Danny. The chemistry was there, but the well was poisoned.
Jane Elliot could've also been part of the launching pad of The City. You can never go wrong with the sheer force of will with an actress of that caliber, but both she and Tracy Quartermaine always belonged on GH/Port Charles.
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