KNOTS LANDING

[te.]

Yup, I mean, Love of Life season one anyone?

 

https://watch.plex.tv/show/love-of-life/season/1

[Vee]

It's hopscotched right back to Season 3 now. I may rewatch Night in a couple hours.

[Soaplovers]

The only noteworthy thing about the Jessica Walter episode was that this helped jump start Diana's obsession with NYC and fashion designing..reasons provided when she moves there at the start of season 6.

Looking at the Paige character...wouldn't it have made more sense if Annie Fairgate have been on instead of Paige?  Other then Paige's brief fling with Michael..every other story given to Paige could have been given to Annie instead.

[Liberty City]

thank frick!

[dragonflies]

 

[Khan]

I wouldn't be surprised if much of Lisa Hartman's musical performances are edited out.

[SoapDope]

John Pleshette and Joan Van Ark together in the Midas ad at 1:44

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Edited August 16, 2024 by SoapDope

[Vee]

She's singing away!

[te.]

Music rights was never the problem btw. The reason seasons 3-14 were never released on DVD was because of the poor sales of seasons 1-2.

[Vee]

Season 4 still really holds up (and yes, Ciji is still singing). They're coming up on "Abby's Choice" in a bit. It's very comforting to pop in and out on the show live.

It's gonna suck to only get in a few S7 eps on Sunday as I have no intention of bingeing all night (though it's happened before with Knots!). I hope on demand happens fast.

Edited August 16, 2024 by Vee

[titan1978]

I have been enjoying watching when I can, I almost wish I could call in sick when we hit season 5.

The episode I watched this morning was such an interesting hybrid- the one with Diana’s kidney transplant. It felt like the original seasons but was clearly also in the transition period the show fully dives into with season 5 with intrigue stories, and Greg’s arrival.

I don’t think they would make a good swap at all. Paige had the monied background and Anne being a thorn in Karen’s side works better with a husband still alive. I do not see Annie as a good fit at Summer at all. Lotus Point I could see though.

I do think Annie would have made a great foil to Paige though, something she really lacked in her age range.

[Soapsuds]

The episode where CJ dies and Knots takes off and doesn't look back.

Edited August 16, 2024 by Soapsuds

[titan1978]

Such a maximum impact character. Cast Ciji wrong and it doesn’t really work. But she had chemistry with everyone and it helped set up things beautifully. When watching again I noticed how much she fits better than Ginger or Kenny ever did. Totally get why they brought her back as Cathy.

[Soaplovers]

Season 4 retained the original 'Scenes of the Marriage' concept/atmosphere mixed with the soapy attributes it became known for later on.

Kenny/Ginger were actually used to great effect with Kenny/Gary partnering up to help Cijii.. with Ginger feeling neglected in work and life by Kenny.  Abby/Gary made a great power couple.

Richard/Laura's marital issues come to a head when another venture by Richard fails as Laura continues to be supportive yet thriving in her role in real estate.  Mixed in with the pseudo triangle with Cijii when Laura/Cijii become emotionally close with Richard left out again.

Val finally having enough of being strung along by Gary in the first half season 4 was awesome... and I kind of understood her backside a bit when it came to Gary.

Karen finally getting closure in regards to Sid, plus her new relationship/marriage to Mac is a new lease on life for the character.. and we start to see her character start to morph into the know it all without a sense of humor that we become accustomed to in later seasons.

@titan1978 I think Annie could have come back.. but the show thought Diana and later Paige filled the role of the wayward rebellious daughter role.  Annie at Lotus Point would have been interesting.

Lastly, seeing season 1 through 3.. it is so apparent that Val and Gary were not going to make it as a couple.  Gary was too hot and cold.. while Val was too clingy... and Gary wanted more while Val just wanted a typical suburban life.

I often think Gary loved both Abby and Val because of the functions that both gave to him.  Abby encouraged him to not wallow in his self-doubt while Val was supportive of him whenever he failed.

[titan1978]

I absolutely hate Diana. I forgot just how awful she was in season 5.