Knots Landing (1979-1993)


A popular night time soap opera, it followed the adventures of five families living in a small California community: Gary and Valene Ewing, relatives to the popular Ewing clan of Dallas; Sid and Karen Fairgate, their all-American neighbors; Richard and Laura Avery; Kenny and Ginger Ward, a newlywed couple; and divorcee Abby Cunningham, Sid's scheming sister.

Did you know?

Knots Landing debuted in December 1979 on CBS and ended in 1993 after 14 seasons.

Knots Landing is the second-longest running television drama. Gunsmoke is the longest.

Michele Lee was the only cast member to appear in all 344 episodes.

Michele's work on Knots Landing earned her an Emmy nomination in 1982.

 

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