Larry was first seen in Salem in 1983 when he was introduced as a slimy politician.
However, Hope was head over heels in love with Bo and wanted nothing to do with Larry.
Larry then swooped in on Hope and the two got engaged.

This left Hope no choice.
She stayed with Larry, but Bo showed up to crash the wedding.
Instead, he burst into the church and kidnapped Hope from the chapel.

Once Larry lifted the veil, he was stunned to see Howie in Hope’s place.
Larry eventually caught up to Bo and Hope and used his powerful influence to keep her in his clutches.
Hope agreed to marry Larry for keep her family safe.

Larry backed off, and Bo and Hope were free to be together.
Soon after, he left Salem, but he wasn’t gone for good.
During the limited series, Larry was seen as a judge in purgatory.
Wearing a red robe and a devilish smile, Larry tormented Bo about their past history.
However, Bo ultimately won him over after pleading his case.