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hch · 07-28-2001, 05:36 PM

Of all of the dramas of the 1980's, My all-time favorite is "Knots Landing". It may have been a spin-off of "Dallas", but the show was good all its own.

The reason why it was so good is because the show dealt with real people living together in one little neighborhood and never had nay larger-than-life characters.

It focused on Gary Ewing and his wife Valene and their getting back together in the first few years, only to get torn apart by conniving neighbors, namly Abby Cunningham, and new marriages and relationships within their community.

I'm very glad that they have this show on Soapnet because now I can relive all of the classic storylines that I have loved over and over again.

HerDaddy · 07-29-2001, 10:18 PM

That used to be one of my favorites too. Thursday nights , CBS, 10:00.

Penny Lane · 08-02-2001, 08:26 PM

Great series! I miss it and Dallas!

factsoflife · 08-08-2001, 01:39 PM

i loved Knot Landing, it was a great show, but you have to admit that Abby Cunningham and Greg Sumners were pretty over the top, not as much as the characters on Dynasty or Dallas, but stil very ovet the top.

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TV Guy · 08-08-2001, 07:25 PM

Yeah, I thought Abby was a little over-the-top, but a typical 80s soap villainness. Greg seemed a little more subtle to me, and was a deeper character (not good, not evil, but somewhere in between). William Devane is a unique performer, and I couldn't picture him on any of the other soaps, unlike Abby/Donna Mills.

factsoflife · 08-14-2001, 08:59 PM

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Originally posted by TV Guy:
Yeah, I thought Abby was a little over-the-top, but a typical 80s soap villainness. Greg seemed a little more subtle to me, and was a deeper character (not good, not evil, but somewhere in between). William Devane is a unique performer, and I couldn't picture him on any of the other soaps, unlike Abby/Donna Mills.

ok, i'll agree with you about william devine. but in my opinon the single best performer on the show was the multi-talented and very much underapperciated, Michelle Lee, who's performance as Karen was just remarkable, does anyone know if Michelle ever won or was nominated for any emmys or golden globes? if so please let me know.

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" high school is a battelfield, for the heart."- Angelea, My so-called life.

" Gross-a-roo"- punky brewster
" punky power" punky brewster
"as if"- clueless
"chimps, i'm working with chipms"- amber, cLueless.

TV Guy · 08-15-2001, 11:42 PM

I'm probably not quite as big a fan of Michele's as you are, but I agree that she was a crucial part of the show, probably the most important character in the ensemble. I really liked the relationship between Karen and Val -- Michele looked a little lost during the final season when Joan Van Ark was absent.

Michele Lee was nominated once for an Emmy as best lead actress for her role as Karen.

Penny Lane · 08-30-2001, 10:21 AM

According to IMDB.com Michelle Lee holds the record for the greatest number of consecutive appearances by a leading actress in a dramatic series; 344 on Knots Landing.

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ThomasE · 09-19-2001, 04:30 PM

My favorite character was Gary and Valene, second would be Frank and Patricia Williams.

catlover79 · 05-18-2008, 07:51 PM

I am almost done with Season 1 and have totally enjoyed it. I loved Gary and Valene together - and am happy to hear they reunited in the last episode in 1993. (Were they still together for the reunion in 1997?) That Richard Avery - he was such a slimy weasel (I'm not surprised he was a lawyer...

)!! Right now I'm on the season finale where Gary falls off the wagon - the disease is handled with sensitivity, plus TS & JVA made it more convincing. I really hope the rest of the series is released eventually - it's left me wanting more!!

07-28-2001, 05:36 PM	#1
hch Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 07, 2001 Location: Montross, VA 22520 Posts: 983	Knots Landing Of all of the dramas of the 1980's, My all-time favorite is "Knots Landing". It may have been a spin-off of "Dallas", but the show was good all its own. The reason why it was so good is because the show dealt with real people living together in one little neighborhood and never had nay larger-than-life characters. It focused on Gary Ewing and his wife Valene and their getting back together in the first few years, only to get torn apart by conniving neighbors, namly Abby Cunningham, and new marriages and relationships within their community. I'm very glad that they have this show on Soapnet because now I can relive all of the classic storylines that I have loved over and over again.

05-18-2008, 07:51 PM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I am almost done with Season 1 and have totally enjoyed it. I loved Gary and Valene together - and am happy to hear they reunited in the last episode in 1993. (Were they still together for the reunion in 1997?) That Richard Avery - he was such a slimy weasel (I'm not surprised he was a lawyer...)!! Right now I'm on the season finale where Gary falls off the wagon - the disease is handled with sensitivity, plus TS & JVA made it more convincing. I really hope the rest of the series is released eventually - it's left me wanting more!!
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07-29-2001, 10:18 PM	#2
HerDaddy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 02, 2001 Location: Worc,MA Posts: 70	That used to be one of my favorites too. Thursday nights , CBS, 10:00.

08-02-2001, 08:26 PM	#3
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,198	Great series! I miss it and Dallas!

08-08-2001, 01:39 PM	#4
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,744	i loved Knot Landing, it was a great show, but you have to admit that Abby Cunningham and Greg Sumners were pretty over the top, not as much as the characters on Dynasty or Dallas, but stil very ovet the top. ------------------ " high school is a battelfield, for the heart."- Angelea, My so-called life. " Gross-a-roo"- punky brewster " punky power" punky brewster "as if"- clueless "chimps, i'm working with chipms"- amber, cLueless.

08-08-2001, 07:25 PM	#5
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	Yeah, I thought Abby was a little over-the-top, but a typical 80s soap villainness. Greg seemed a little more subtle to me, and was a deeper character (not good, not evil, but somewhere in between). William Devane is a unique performer, and I couldn't picture him on any of the other soaps, unlike Abby/Donna Mills.

08-15-2001, 11:42 PM	#7
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	I'm probably not quite as big a fan of Michele's as you are, but I agree that she was a crucial part of the show, probably the most important character in the ensemble. I really liked the relationship between Karen and Val -- Michele looked a little lost during the final season when Joan Van Ark was absent. Michele Lee was nominated once for an Emmy as best lead actress for her role as Karen.

08-30-2001, 10:21 AM	#8
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,198	According to IMDB.com Michelle Lee holds the record for the greatest number of consecutive appearances by a leading actress in a dramatic series; 344 on Knots Landing. [This message has been edited by NEWHART FAN (edited 09-06-2001).]

09-19-2001, 04:30 PM	#9
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	My favorite character was Gary and Valene, second would be Frank and Patricia Williams.