Knots Landing Reunion: The Laura Mystery - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Dr. Thong · 12-03-2005, 12:11 AM

Just watched the Knots Landing Reunion and I am baffled by the fact that when they screened the clip of Sumner watching Laura's farewell video from beyond the grave, they blurred out the face of Constance McCashin (Laura) from the video and dubbed in another actress's voice.

The main question is: Why??

Was there some kind of a dispute between McCashin and the producers?? Or was it done because of some weird licensing restriction or perhaps the producers didn't want to pay a residual??

If anyone has a clue about this, please!!

Ireneparalegal · 12-03-2005, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

Just watched the Knots Landing Reunion and I am baffled by the fact that when they screened the clip of Sumner watching Laura's farewell video from beyond the grave, they blurred out the face of Constance McCashin (Laura) from the video and dubbed in another actress's voice.

The main question is: Why??

Was there some kind of a dispute between McCashin and the producers?? Or was it done because of some weird licensing restriction or perhaps the producers didn't want to pay a residual??

If anyone has a clue about this, please!!

really? hmmm, gonna go watch it!!! thanx Dr.

James"Thunder"Early · 12-03-2005, 12:15 AM

To make a long story short, Constance has held a grudge against the producers ever since she was fired from the show. She's a psychiatrist now and apparently she didn't want to confuse her patients by them seeing her on television, so she declined the reunion.

Mr. Television · 12-03-2005, 12:18 AM

I didn't notice it . I thought the reunion was pretty good but Laura should have been there. She was a vital member of the cast for 8 years and except for that part she was never mentioned. John Pleshette should have been there too. On the plus side I was glad to see Don Murray.

Dr. Thong · 12-03-2005, 12:22 AM

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To make a long story short, Constance has held a grudge against the producers ever since she was fired from the show. She's a psychiatrist now and apparently she didn't want to confuse her patients by them seeing her on television, so she declined the reunion.

Interesting. That's as valid an explanation as any. I'm sure that from a legal standpoint, they could have shown the clip in its original form, but they showed class by honoring her request. If that's the way it happened, of course.

Still, it diminishes the history of the show not to show some clips of Laura. They would have been better off not to show the scene where Sumner watches the video or - just show William Devane's reaction shot.

ThomasE · 12-03-2005, 12:26 AM

I was shocked to see that as well. I was like, "huh?". Oh, well. I wish that Constance could have been there too.

Mr. Television · 12-03-2005, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

Interesting. That's as valid an explanation as any. I'm sure that from a legal standpoint, they could have shown the clip in its original form, but they showed class by honoring her request. If that's the way it happened, of course.

Still, it diminishes the history of the show not to show some clips of Laura. They would have been better off not to show the scene where Sumner watches the video or - just show William Devane's reaction shot.

They did the same thing when Beverly Hills 90210 was ending when Shannen Doherty wouldn't let her picture be used. I remember one shot had the cast but her picture was blurred.

Dr. Thong · 12-03-2005, 07:04 PM

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They did the same thing when Beverly Hills 90210 was ending when Shannen Doherty wouldn't let her picture be used. I remember one shot had the cast but her picture was blurred.

I don't know how contracts work in Hollywood, but I would think that once you sign to do a show, they can do what they want with your likeness. Then again, what do I know???

Mr. Television · 12-03-2005, 07:20 PM

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I don't know how contracts work in Hollywood, but I would think that once you sign to do a show, they can do what they want with your likeness. Then again, what do I know???

Thats what I always thought too. I mean they're used when the show goes into syndication but then the same footage is blurred out when they do a special. It doesn't make much since.

Pitooey · 12-03-2005, 08:06 PM

The reunion was good. I enjoyed the whole thing. Are they airing knot's Landing on any channel right now? .

Dr. Thong · 12-03-2005, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DallasCowboysFanatic

Thats what I always thought too. I mean they're used when the show goes into syndication but then the same footage is blurred out when they do a special. It doesn't make much since.

Perhaps the rights only cover the TV show. You know, transferring it to another medium?? That kind of thing. Kind of like when they license music for a TV show but can't issue it on DVD with that music because the licensing doesn't cover that??

I don't know. I just think it's silly to have another actress overdub "Laura's" voice. Kind of reminds me of when Emma Samms took over as Fallon on Dynasty and they had her reshoot scenes previously filmed with Pamela Sue Martin for "flashback" scenes so the present would match with the past. This is kind of similar...and equally cheesy.

James"Thunder"Early · 12-03-2005, 11:01 PM

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The reunion was good. I enjoyed the whole thing. Are they airing knot's Landing on any channel right now? .

Don't know if you get the channel, but SoapNet airs it everyday at 4 pm.

troopoleon8897 · 12-04-2005, 01:27 AM

I taped it on dvd and i missed the last ten minutes, who was the legendry Knot's Landing suprise guest??

James"Thunder"Early · 12-04-2005, 01:30 AM

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I taped it on dvd and i missed the last ten minutes, who was the legendry Knot's Landing suprise guest??

Julie Harris

Mr. Television · 12-04-2005, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by troopoleon8897

I taped it on dvd and i missed the last ten minutes, who was the legendry Knot's Landing suprise guest??

Julie Harris

12-03-2005, 12:11 AM	#1
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	Knots Landing Reunion: The Laura Mystery Just watched the Knots Landing Reunion and I am baffled by the fact that when they screened the clip of Sumner watching Laura's farewell video from beyond the grave, they blurred out the face of Constance McCashin (Laura) from the video and dubbed in another actress's voice. The main question is: Why?? Was there some kind of a dispute between McCashin and the producers?? Or was it done because of some weird licensing restriction or perhaps the producers didn't want to pay a residual?? If anyone has a clue about this, please!!
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12-03-2005, 12:15 AM	#3
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ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	I was shocked to see that as well. I was like, "huh?". Oh, well. I wish that Constance could have been there too.