Women of the Year
Did you know Raquel Welch was almost cast as Alexis Carrington on Dynasty? The actress auditioned for the coveted role with Elizabeth Taylor and Sophia Loren. Of course, Joan Collins was cast in the role. Welch did, however, star in Women of the Year on Broadway and was hailed for her performance. She appeared in The Legend of Walks Far Woman in 1982 and was set to appear in an adaptation of Cannery Row the following year.
Women of the Year
Kansas City Bomber
Welch went on to appear in a number of films throughout the 1970s. She appeared in The Beloved, Hannie Caulder, Kansas City Bomber, The Last of Sheila, The Three Musketeers, The Four Musketeers, and The Wild Party between 1970 and 1975. Welch recognized herself in some of her films. In Kansas City Bomber, for example, portrayed a single mother roller-derby star. The actress stated that, as in Hollywood, the female roles in the film are controlled by unseen men.
Kansas City Bomber
