Knots Landing was one of the longest-running drama series in American TV history. It followed the lives of four married couples living in a Southern California cul-de-sac. The show started as a spin-off from Dallas and quickly built its own fan base. It aired from December 27, 1979, to May 13, 1993, and had 344 episodes.
The series earned high ratings, became a household name in the 1980s, and stayed on air for 14 seasons. It was known for mixing family drama with serious social issues. The cast became very popular, and the show still has viewers watching reruns today. Now, a few of its stars are talking about the future of the show.
Some of the ‘Knots Landing’ cast talk about a reboot possibility
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Three of the main stars, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee, and Donna Mills, recently spoke with Woman’s World about the idea of bringing the show back. Donna Mills believes that Knots Landing still has value and says she would support a reboot. She shared that when the show became available on Amazon, it surprised people with how well it performed.
She also said she’s curious about what happened to the characters after the show ended. Are they still living in the same place? Did they change over time? She thinks there are new stories to tell and that the characters could return in a way that makes sense today. While there are no plans yet, the idea of a reboot has gotten fans excited.
Where are the cast of ‘Knots Landing’ today?
Many of the original cast members have stayed active in the entertainment industry. Joan Van Ark, Donna Mills, and Michele Lee are still acting and remain close friends. Nicollette Sheridan, Alec Baldwin, Lisa Hartman, and Kim Lankford have also continued working in film and television.
Ted Shackelford is still acting and has also started writing. Constance McCashin and William Devane are active in TV and film. Kevin Dobson, James Houghton, Don Murray, John Pleshette, Lar Park Lincoln, and Julie Harris passed away.
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