ARTICLE: 'Knots Landing' Stars Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee & Donna Mills Join Michael Fairman For Live Interview

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“Knots Landing” stars Michele Lee, Joan Van Ark and Donna Mills are set to sit down with Michael Fairman of the Michael Fairman Channel on Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT for a live interview as they discuss the iconic primetime soap opera which has seen a resurgence in recent years, with the release of all 14 seasons available for streaming and/or purchase across several platforms, including Prime Video, Plex and Apple TV+, among others.

The women recently launched their podcast, "We're Knot Done Yet," where they share behind-the-scenes tidbits from their time on the CBS drama, talk of their enduring friendship, and reminisce about their past experiences while forging ahead with future possibilities.

This marks the second time in as many years that Fairman has spoken with the trio, with their first sitdown taking place in 2020 in celebration of 40 years since the debut of “Knots Landing.” You can watch that conversation here.

To watch Lee, Van Ark and Mills chat with Michael Fairman, click on the play button below (when available) or click here to set a reminder.

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This article first appeared on Soap Opera Network.

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