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I do a deep dive with Brian Austin Green, aka David Silver on Beverly Hills 90210 (also from Knots Landing, like my recent guest Donna Mills!), and I call him out on some of his theories (and validate others!) because I'm a therapist so I'm not just going to nod my head and say, "mmm hmmm." You know me by now. More about me as a therapist: https://hollywoodwellness.org  Watch this talk (in two parts) on my Really Famous YouTube channel: Part 1  https://youtu.be/lLyLTZH66U0 Part 2  https://youtu.be/w8kgGYycJjI Let's talk about this on social media ➤   Instagram | @karamayerrobinson TikTok | @karamayerrobinson Facebook | facebook.com/karamayerrobinson/ Subscribe to Really Famous on YouTube  ➤ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbR3_S40FqVaWfKhYOTneSQ Therapy + coaching with Kara ➤ https://really-famous.com/therapy-sessions Learn more ➤ https://really-famous.com/   Share your thoughts ➤ mailto:reallyfamouspodcast@gmail.com Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson --  

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is writer Martin Fitzgerald, who's determined to prove that the FBI have redacted their files on his eyewitness accounts of Dallas, The Rock'n'Roll Years, Shoot Magazine's 'Focus On' profiles and Jackpot comic. Along the way we'll be travelling to Knots Landing-616 to meet a monochrome Sue Ellen, questioning whether a larger crowd would turn up to meet Andy Gray or London Zoo's new pantropical spotted dolphin 'Harold', estimating how many titles on the Video Nasties list Ian Wright might have hidden behind the sofa from and trying our best not to win a bathtubful of lemonade.You can find more editions of Looks Unfamiliar at http://timworthington.org/.If you enjoy Looks Unfamiliar, you can help to support the show by buying us a coffee here. A bathtubful of THAT is acceptable.

Send us Fan MailA Southfork barbecue is supposed to be loud, hot, and full of petty shade. This one starts that way and then stops the whole party in its tracks. We're recapping Dallas Season 5 Episode 13, Barbecue II, and the emotional swing is brutal in the best soap opera way. Sue Ellen is the center of gravity for me here. She's stepping into real independence for the first time, trying to choose a home, manage money that still feels tied to JR, and protect her peace even when family love comes knocking. Clayton Farlow's support gives her something she rarely gets in Dallas: calm, practical guidance without an angle. Meanwhile, Miss Ellie tries to hold onto tradition and keep the Ewing orbit stable, even as the divorce mess and public attention keep pressing in. Around them, the Dallas machine keeps turning: Lucy draws the wrong kind of attention at a bookstore shoot, the Barnes and Wentworth crew rolls back into town, and Cliff Barnes starts looking like he might finally turn Ewing 6 into real power. Bobby's adoption situation tightens as legal realities creep closer, and Donna's book tour plus Ray's insecurity adds another spark to an already volatile day. Then comes the gut-punch: news about Jock's crash lands, and you can feel the air leave the scene. If you love Dallas recaps, primetime soap opera breakdowns, and character-driven commentary with humor and heart, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a fellow soap fan, and leave a review so more people find Soap Lore.

Send us Fan MailVal is staring at divorce papers like they're a loaded weapon, and I can feel the weight of every memory she's trying not to bury. “Cutting The Ties That Bind” starts with hesitation and heartbreak, then keeps raising the stakes until the episode becomes less about a signature and more about survival. If you're into classic soap operas, character-driven drama, and sharp recap commentary, this Knots Landing Season 4 breakdown is the kind of chaos you'll want in your headphones. We track Val's push and pull with Lily Mae in her ear, Gary already moved on, and Jeff Munson is offering something that isn't just romance, it's a bigger life. The New York trip lands as a turning point: Val gets reminded she's allowed to want more, take up space, and enjoy what she's earned as a writer. At the same time, Abby is making business moves behind the scenes, managing the Jeff Munson deal and treating Gary like a piece on the board while Kenny fights to protect his creative control over CG's sound. Then everything drops when CG reveals she's pregnant, and Chip's mask slips hard. What should be complicated becomes frightening, and the episode doesn't let us look away from the power and danger in that relationship. By the end, Val is signing papers and stepping into her future, while Chip is literally stealing her manuscript, and it's the kind of ending that makes you want to yell at your screen. Listen now, then subscribe, share the show with a fellow soap fan, and leave a review so more people can find Soap Lore. What's your breaking point with Chip?

Send us Fan MailA baby arrives, a vineyard collapses, and Angela Channing somehow finds a way to profit from all of it. We're back with Soap Lore to break down Falcon Crest Season 5 Episode 12 “False Hope,” and Angela is firing on every cylinder, taking a distributor who once rejected her and making him beg for the privilege of doing business again. Meanwhile, Chase is stuck dealing with a suspicious “infestation” that feels less like bad luck and more like someone playing dirty in the valley. Across town, the most complicated birth plan imaginable comes due. Baby Hope Margaret is born with Cole and Melissa present, but the emotional weight lands on Robin, who is still the legal parent and is barely holding it together. Then the story turns: a heart problem forces urgent surgery decisions, and the paperwork hits like a punch. It's one of those classic primetime soap opera moments where the melodrama suddenly becomes real, and everyone's definition of family gets tested. We also dig into Jordan's growing tension with the Manimal and the political pressure coming from her father, plus Apollonia's 80s music video chaos and the messy overlap of boyfriend and manager with Lance. Father Christopher's “new day” leads to a resignation confession, and Aunt Terry delivers the glow-up of the episode by auditing a scam, stacking receipts, and giving Richard one option he never expected: marry her. If you love Falcon Crest recaps, vintage TV, and sharp character-driven drama, hit play, then subscribe, share the show with a fellow soap fan, and leave a review so more listeners can find Soap Lore. What's your verdict: is Aunt Terry's move justice or pure strategy?

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Send us Fan MailA Christmas tree can't fix a family like the Carringtons, and “Holiday Spirit” proves it fast. We're bouncing between London and Denver as Alexis stages the wedding she thinks she deserves, Dex tries to keep his composure, and Amanda quietly carries the kind of secret that can scorch a marriage before the champagne even goes flat. Meanwhile Blake is back in full control mode, pushing a paternity test and acting like certainty is something you can purchase, schedule, and announce at a party. We also dig into the episode's sharpest emotional contrast: Blake's eagerness to claim a “new” daughter versus his refusal to validate Dominique's need to be seen as his sister. Money isn't the real currency here, acknowledgment is, and Dominique's heartbreak lands because it's not about a deal or a payoff, it's about identity. Along the way we hit the best Dynasty pleasures, too: the Allegri horse storyline, the weirdly fascinating Baby Christina doll merch history, and a Christmas party where sequins, snakeskin, and shoulder pads feel like their own subplot. Then the holiday wrapping comes off. Daniel Reese arrives with Rock Hudson energy and a boxed surprise that reads less like a gift and more like a threat, and Krystal's reaction tells us the past is about to get loud. If you love Dynasty recaps, 1980s soap opera drama, and deep dives into character motives, this one has it all. Subscribe, share the episode with a fellow soap fan, and leave a review then tell us: who's the bigger problem here, Alexis or Blake?

(airdate: 7-31-26) Who Cares News Description: Hilaria Baldwin shuts down the gold digger rumors while explaining why she's the "alpha parent" in the Baldwin household, Ben Affleck wins a million dollars for charity by answering one very unusual trivia question, and Knots Landing legend Donna Mills joins OnlyFans at 85, proving you're never too old to surprise the internet. Voted 6th Best Entertainment News Podcast! Because being #1 is soooo overrated. And @HalleBerry Listen to the daily Van Camp and Morgan radio show at: https://vancampandmorgan.com/stations buy us a coffee    

A Los Angeles-based model and social media influencer known as Adva Lavie, who also goes by Mia Ventura, has been arrested again while awaiting trial on separate theft and burglary charges. Authorities allege she targeted wealthy victims through dating apps and then stole valuables from them. Veteran actress Donna Mills, best known for playing Abby Cunningham on the hit 1980s soap opera Knots Landing, has announced that she is joining OnlyFans at age 85. The move is not intended for adult content, but rather as a new way to connect directly with her longtime fans. A team of wildlife researchers studying yellow-bellied marmots in Colorado has turned to an unconventional fundraising tool: an OnlyFans account called “OnlyMarms.” The move came after years of federal research funding dried up, threatening one of the world's longest-running mammal studies. A school district in Salamanca, New York, has temporarily halted plans to introduce a $60,000 AI-powered humanoid robot named "Sally" into a high school classroom after concerns emerged about student privacy and the robot manufacturer's connections to a company that makes sex dolls. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Los Angeles-based model and social media influencer known as Adva Lavie, who also goes by Mia Ventura, has been arrested again while awaiting trial on separate theft and burglary charges. Authorities allege she targeted wealthy victims through dating apps and then stole valuables from them. Veteran actress Donna Mills, best known for playing Abby Cunningham on the hit 1980s soap opera Knots Landing, has announced that she is joining OnlyFans at age 85. The move is not intended for adult content, but rather as a new way to connect directly with her longtime fans. A team of wildlife researchers studying yellow-bellied marmots in Colorado has turned to an unconventional fundraising tool: an OnlyFans account called “OnlyMarms.” The move came after years of federal research funding dried up, threatening one of the world's longest-running mammal studies. A school district in Salamanca, New York, has temporarily halted plans to introduce a $60,000 AI-powered humanoid robot named "Sally" into a high school classroom after concerns emerged about student privacy and the robot manufacturer's connections to a company that makes sex dolls. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailA sunny cul-de-sac “block party” sounds harmless until you add a fundraiser wristband, a pop-star performance, and one charming scumbag who's trying to lock in 25% of someone else's career. We're rewatching Knots Landing Season 4 Episode 12, “Block Party,” and the vibes swing from laugh-out-loud petty to surprisingly raw family drama in minutes. We break down Chip's triple-dipping hustle as he plays publicist, manager, and boyfriend depending on who's listening, then pressures CiGi into signing a service contract that would siphon off a huge cut of her future profits. Kenny is in full producer mode, the neighbors are stunting with booths and baked goods, and Jeff Munson's presence turns a casual stage into a high-stakes audition. Then the secret kisses happen in the worst possible place, and Diana sees enough to crack the whole façade. On the other side of the cul-de-sac, Mac's dad arrives from back east carrying a kilt, a strangely adopted accent, and a lifetime of unresolved damage. A bizarre night out escalates into a fight, and the next day brings a request that stops everything cold: Mac's father asks him to end his life if things get bad again. What follows is one of those soap opera moments that's messy, human, and uncomfortably honest about grief, guilt, and the fear of becoming your parent. If you love vintage primetime soaps, 1980s TV drama, and character-driven recaps that tell the truth and still let you laugh, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a fellow soap fan, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

Send us Fan MailA baby shows up at Southfork Ranch, and it should feel like pure joy, but Bobby Ewing looks like he's about to crack. Baby Christopher lights Pam up in an instant, and watching that transformation is equal parts sweet and terrifying because Bobby knows the adoption is illegal, and the truth behind the child could detonate the entire Ewing family. Then J.R. Ewing does what J.R. does best: he turns custody into a business weapon. Miss Ellie corners him over emptied reserves and a bill coming due, and he admits he hoarded oil to pressure Clayton Farlow into pushing Sue Ellen out. The plan backfires, the oil price drops, and Ewing Oil nearly bleeds out. Ellie heads to San Angelo, makes a deal with Clayton, and saves the family finances while quietly proving she's still the smartest power in the room. From there, the episode stacks dominoes: Ray and Donna's marriage grinds against pride and money, Mitch steps deeper into his medical storyline with a plastic surgery case, and Afton's return signals more drama on deck. Everything funnels into the courthouse, where J.R. threatens to humiliate Sue Ellen with witnesses and headlines, only for the judge to deliver a custody ruling that reshapes the battlefield and hits J.R. where it hurts most. If you love Dallas recaps, vintage primetime soap opera breakdowns, and character-driven drama at Southfork, press play, then subscribe, share with a fellow soap fan, and leave a review. What moment made you the most angry or the most relieved?

Send us Fan MailA runaway groom is one kind of scandal. A telegram breakup right before the vows is another. We kick off this Soap Lore recap of Falcon Crest Season 5 Episode 11 “Strange Bedfellows” with Angela Channing getting publicly disrespected and privately thrilled, because while men come and go, power and property stick around. Lance wants revenge, Emma wants answers, and Angela wants one thing: nobody saying Peter's name in her house ever again.  From there, the valley turns into a chessboard. Jordan Roberts lights up the screen while her father barges into her life, The Manimal starts flirting with a bigger political future, and every “supportive” conversation comes with strings attached. We also dig into Maggie's scandal-bait novel and the way a book can weaponize gossip, wreck relationships, and tank business in a community where everyone knows everyone's secrets. Then the gloves come off. Angela hires a fixer, targets Chase's vineyard with a mealybug quarantine scheme, and proves that sabotage can look a lot like procedure. Apollonia's would-be music video glow-up hits a wall when Walker's fake-it-till-you-make-it story collapses at a seedy motel, and the confrontation gets dangerous fast. And if you thought the emotional damage was done, Richard and Cassandra deliver a brutal pregnancy twist followed by a doctor's confession that changes the stakes, while Melissa and the pastor flirt with taboo right before Robin's pregnancy emergency drops a classic cliffhanger. If you love 1980s primetime soap drama, Falcon Crest recaps, and character breakdowns with jokes and sharp takes, hit subscribe, share this with a fellow soap fan, and leave a review so more listeners can find Soap Lore.

Knots Landing icon Donna Mills and I have an unexpected conversation about being in the zeitgeist at age 85, hair, makeup, mirrors, living large in your 80s, babysitting, booking podcast guests, Alec Baldwin, Patrick Duffy and more, all while wearing red.   SUBSCRIBE to Really Famous & turn notifications ON ➤ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbR3_S40FqVaWfKhYOTneSQ?sub_confirmation=1 Everything about Kara & Really Famous ➤ https://www.linktr.ee/reallyfamous Watch our video now on my YouTube channel ➤  https://youtu.be/jUvNTlu1fGE Watch Donna's wink not a jab social media clap-back reel ➤ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWwerquDSQv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  Catch Donna's podcast, We're KNOT Done Yet ➤ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-knot-done-yet/id1805944598  Links to everything: Instagram | @karamayerrobinson TikTok | @karamayerrobinson Facebook | facebook.com/karamayerrobinson/   Therapy or One-time Consultation with Kara ➤ https://hollywoodwellness.org/    Subscribe on YouTube  ➤ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbR3_S40FqVaWfKhYOTneSQ Share your thoughts ➤ mailto:reallyfamouspodcast@gmail.com Therapy with Kara ➤ https://really-famous.com/therapy-sessions    Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson Music: Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech - Creative Commons  

Send us Fan MailA secret baby claim. A courtroom loss. A midnight serenade. And a wedding that gets derailed so hard it feels personal. Falcon Crest Season 5 Episode 10 “Inconceivable Affairs” is the kind of 1980s primetime soap opera chaos that reminds us why this genre still hits: everybody wants something, everybody is lying, and the consequences land fast. I'm back on the West Coast doing the absolute most, recapping the glitz, the power plays, and the moments that made me shout at my screen. We pick up with Angela Channing basking in the damage done after that brutal public reveal about Robin's pregnancy and Cole's role in it. Cole tries to explain his way out of the scandal, Maggie and Chase try to keep their footing, and Angela decides litigation is just another form of war. When the judge shuts her down, she doesn't soften; she sharpens. Then Peter Stavros makes a move that looks romantic on paper but feels strategic in practice, and the marriage plot tightens like a noose around everyone in the house. On the romance side, the episode toys with devotion and temptation. Melissa and Cole push forward with a Catholic wedding while Father Christopher gets trapped in the center of it all, and that simmering chemistry finally explodes into a kiss that changes the temperature of the whole season. We also get Lance and Apollonia dragged into the orbit of Walker, an ex with a troubling history, plus Emma and Dwayne's chili-burger engagement that somehow makes perfect soap logic. And just when Angela is dressed and ready to win, a kidnapping and a forged telegram pull the rug out from under the wedding. If you love Falcon Crest recaps, classic TV drama, and sharp soap opera commentary, hit play, subscribe, and share the show with a fellow soap head. After you listen, leave a review and tell me who you're rooting for right now.

Send us Fan MailA treasure map? On Dynasty? We had to pause, rewind, and make sure we heard that right. We're recapping Dynasty Season 5 Episode 11 “Swept Away” on Soap Lore, and the show swings from hotel-room secrets to jungle-mystery logic in record time. Jeff Colby realizes his latest fling is Nikki Defilibuster, widow of Peter Defilibuster, and what starts as a scandal quickly turns into a full-on treasure hunt setup with a “solid gold Dinka entity” and two halves of a map. The twist that really matters: Fallon Carrington might not have been on that plane at all. So where is she, and who's holding the missing piece?  We also dig into the quieter tension that's been building for a while. Steven and Claudia feel like they're being nudged apart, and Luke's Santa Barbara “work trip” details raise eyebrows even when the chemistry is still finding its footing. On the Carrington power front, Blake and Crystal are still reeling after baby Christina's health scare, and Crystal's gut tells her the official story around Ahmed's death does not add up, especially once Dominique and Adam help Blake spin a press conference that one skeptical reporter refuses to swallow.  Then Alexis does what Alexis does best: control the board. A threatened paternity blood test pushes her into escape mode, a blizzard strands Dex and Amanda in a luxury cabin, and the morning after is pure awkward fallout. Just when it can't get messier, Alexis shows up with champagne and a London plan that rewrites everyone's next move. Listen now, then subscribe, share the episode with a fellow soap fan, and leave us a review. What's your theory on Fallon and the treasure map?

 What happens when two people with complicated pasts — failed marriages, sobriety journeys, and a chance meeting at a 4th of July party — fall in love but decide not to move in together? Claudia and Jonathan join us for a conversation as layered and surprising as the indie film they made together, D(e)AD — a project born from personal heartbreak, an ex-husband who may or may not have faked cancer, and the haunting feeling that the not-so-great people from our past never fully leave us. They'll take you behind the scenes of making a movie with friends and family, funding it through Kickstarter, and then getting it into theaters one screen at a time — from cities across the US to London to Bosnia — all while navigating the soul-crushing gauntlet of festival rejections, fake IMDB credits, and music licensing processes that take six months just to say no. Along the way, Claudia opens up about using her parents and daughter as the raw material of her art, and why storytelling is how she survives. We also get into Jonathan's origins — from writing a fake Nightline to a history with cartoons and the discipline of keeping art beautifully simple — and the question that ties it all together: would you trade your messy, painful, hilarious past for a different one?  And how, bubble wrap can save your sanity. Bio:   Claudia Lonow started her career as an actress, playing Michele Lee's chubby, loud-mouthed teenage daughter on “Knots Landing.”  Favorite episodes include: the one where she has kidney failure and is saved by Donna Mills kidney; the one where she runs away with the town murderer, “Chip,” and drives her mother to drugs; and the one where she almost loses her virginity, but instead winds up donning clown make up and singing “Put On A Happy Face” with her mom. Lonow's next career was waitressing.  She did stand up comedy for a while, working across the country and doing some television.  When she gave her best joke to Sarah Silverman, and Silverman killed with it, a writer was born. Her television-writing career took off when she wrote a semi-autobiographical spec pilot about a former nighttime soap opera television actress who gets sent to rehab, called “Rude Awakening.”  Showtime bought the show, which ran for 55 episodes.  Lonow has been creating and writing television ever since: “Good Girls Don't” for Oxygen; “Accidentally On Purpose” for CBS and “How To Live With Your Parents (For The Rest Of Your Life)” for ABC.  Lonow moved into directing with the award winning shorts, “Bummed” and “Keep Calm and Tampon.” Lonow just completed directing and acting in her first feature, the very indie film, “D(e)AD” written by and starring her daughter, Isabella Roland, her partner Jonathan Schmock and pretty much everyone else in her family. She is currently developing various other TV and film projects, has gotten back to stand up and is threatening to do a solo show. Jonathan Schmock is an actor, director, comedian, show creator, artist and Emmy nominated writer, (group Emmy but still). As a stand-up he was half of the comedy team The Funny Boys with Jim Vallely. As an actor you've seen him in such varied things as Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Star Trek Enterprise, The Big Bang Theory, Arrested Development, Shameless, The Simpsons, The Mentalist (the guy who did it) and NCIS Los Angeles (the guy who didn't) among others. As a writer/director he co-created Sabrina, The Teenage Witch and Brotherly Love and worked as an executive producer/writer on Dharma and Greg and Good Girls Don't, Real Time and many more. Most recently he acted in and produced the indie film D(e)AD, which can be seen and purchased online, (hint.)  His editorial cartoons can be seen at jonathanschmock.com. His paintings have appeared in a group show at the L.A. County Museum of Art, (no shit.) He hopes to continue writing about himself in the third person for many years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailA baby in the doorway is the kind of twist that makes you sit straight up, and Dallas Season 5 Episode 10 “Starting Over” earns that moment the hard way. We go beat by beat through the secrets, the power grabs, and the quiet realizations that set up one of the messiest cliffhangers of the season. If you love a smart Dallas recap, vintage TV analysis, and the kind of prime time soap opera drama that still hits decades later, you're in the right place.We start with J.R. Ewing taking a public humiliation and instantly reaching for the only thing he trusts: control through money. Watching him try to claw back power, including a fast push toward taking Ewing Oil public, shows how much of his swagger is really fear. At the same time, the women in this story keep proving they can read the room before the men even notice the door is open, which is why the episode theme lands so cleanly as fragile male ego versus female intuition.Sue Ellen's arc is the emotional center, as Dusty Barlow rides straight back into the life that makes him glow, from cattle runs to the San Angelo rodeo. Her choice isn't about drama for drama's sake. It's about recognizing what's true, what's painful, and what love can't fix. Back in Dallas, Bobby follows a trail of blood type logic and records that points to baby Christopher, while Pam's longing for a child turns one surprise arrival into something she's been dreaming of.By the time everyone converges at Southfork, timing becomes the real villain, and one baby turns into a family-wide crisis. Listen through to the end, then subscribe, share the episode with a fellow soap fan, and leave a review with your take: if you were Bobby, would you confront J.R. or protect the kid first?

Send us Fan MailOne kidney. Two sisters-in-law who can barely stand each other. And an 18-year-old stuck in the middle of a decision that's way bigger than soap opera drama, even when it's happening on Knots Landing. We're recapping Season 4 Episode 11, “Abby's Choice,” and the tension starts the moment Abby realizes everyone expects her body to become the solution. We talk through Abby Cunningham's anger and fear without sanding off the rough edges, because the episode doesn't either. The doctor's explanation of dialysis versus a kidney transplant puts real weight behind the story, and it forces the question nobody wants to say out loud: if you can save someone, are you obligated to risk yourself. We also dig into how Karen Fairgate turns the ask into a public test of character, and why Abby's boundary-setting feels both harsh and completely human. Around the main plot, the cul-de-sac keeps spinning: Kenny Ward finally hears the rumor that Ted Munson is backing CG, Laura and CG's unlikely friendship grows, and Chip proves he'll use any crisis to angle for attention. Then the hospital waiting room squeezes everybody, including Gary Ewing and Valene Ewing, whose complicated history shows up in the quietest, most telling moments. If you love Knots Landing recaps, classic 1980s TV, and character-driven soap opera storytelling that actually makes you argue with your own instincts, this one delivers. Subscribe, share the show with a fellow soap fan, leave a review, and tell us: would you have made Abby's choice?

Send us Fan MailA pregnant fall down the stairs should be straightforward horror, but Dynasty turns it into a full-on domino chain of bad decisions, raw fear, and power plays that can't stop the clock. We're reacting to Season 5 Episode 10 “Christina,” starting with Crystal Carrington's accident and the surreal panic that follows, right down to the maddening wait for the ambulance and the frantic rush to get her upstairs when she should probably not be moved at all. Once we hit the delivery, everything tightens. The baby arrives too early, the room freezes when she doesn't breathe, and the story barrels into the hospital, where doctors deliver big diagnoses with even bigger attitude. We talk through the episode's medical melodrama, including respiratory distress syndrome, the sudden jaundice scare, rising bilirubin, and the terrifying talk of an extreme blood procedure. It's a classic 1980s prime time soap move: make the medicine feel like a cliff edge, then dare the characters to stand near it.  And because it's Dynasty, the side plots refuse to stay “side.” Nicole Simpson's “lock these documents in a safe” routine at La Mirage reads like a con in progress, Jeff Colby catches uncomfortable funeral chatter, and Alexis Carrington storms into the hospital with gifts in one hand and a grudge in the other as she tries to keep Blake from learning too much about Amanda's past. We also dig into Stephen's Santa Barbara PR trip with Luke Fuller and the insecurity it sparks back home. If you love Dynasty recaps, soap opera commentary, and deep dives into why these storylines still work, hit subscribe, share this with a fellow soap fan, and leave us a review. What would you do first in this mess: call a specialist, confront Alexis, or crack that safe?

Send us Fan Mail“Emergency” sounds like a buzzword until Knots Landing makes it literal, and we are not ready for how fast everything flips. We break down Season 4 Episode 10 with a full recap that starts in familiar soap territory, hurt feelings, ego, and a marriage strain you can see from a mile away, then slams into a medical crisis that turns the whole cul-de-sac upside down. First, we talk through Ginger trying to be seen as more than “the one at home with the baby.” She brings Kenny a brand-new piece of music she helped create, only to watch him dismiss it until it becomes useful for CG's career. The tension boils over at Daniel's when CG performs the song live, Ginger realizes what happened, and the night turns into a confrontation about credit, boundaries, and what Kenny is really investing his time in. Then the true emergency hits: Diana collapses during a trip with Gary and Abby and ends up in the hospital as the doctors reveal worsening symptoms, kidney failure, and the reality of dialysis and transplant options. We dig into the family dynamics as Karen tries to keep it together, Abby gets iced out when she wants to help, and Mac unexpectedly steps up when the kids need an adult to lean on. The ending lands with a brutal question and a door-knock that changes everything: Karen needs Abby's kidney. If you love Knots Landing recap podcasts, 1980s TV drama, and character-driven soap opera analysis, hit play, then subscribe, share with a fellow fan, and leave a review. What would you do if your family asked you for a kidney?

Send us Fan MailSomebody gets set up halfway around the world, and the fallout hits a pregnant woman at home. That's the kind of whiplash I live for, and it's exactly why Dynasty Season 5 Episode 9 “Domestic Intrigue” feels like the show firing on all cylinders: sharper jokes, nastier motives, and consequences that don't stay contained to one storyline. I'm Jett, and I'm breaking down the Carrington chaos from Denver to Istanbul. Jeff Colby keeps treating Blake Carrington's mansion like a private hotel, complete with a new redheaded love interest who is way too intense way too fast. At the same time, Blake throws himself into Amanda's search for her father, and Crystal asks the question no one wants to hear out loud: is he trying to replace Fallon, or is he trying to outrun grief? Then we jump to Istanbul, where Dominique Deveraux and Adam Carrington attempt to corner Rashid Ahmed with money, pressure, and a “Plan B” that turns ugly. The negotiation spirals into a full-on sting, and the episode makes you sit with the blurred line between justice and revenge. When the truth hits the evening news back in Denver, Krystal finally connects the dots and everything collapses in the most soap opera way possible. Listen now for a detailed Dynasty recap, character reads, and the messy moral math behind every decision. If you've got behind-the-scenes trivia or strong opinions, send a text or voice note using the link in the show notes, or email me at soaplorepodcast@gmail.com, then subscribe, share with a fellow soap lover, and leave a review.

James Lott jr and Tonya have an amazing convo. Tonya Crowe is an American actress best known for playing Olivia Cunningham, the daughter of Abby Cunningham (played by Donna Mills), on the long-running prime-time soap opera Knots Landing. She appeared on the show from 1980–1990 and returned for the 1997 reunion miniseries. Crowe also appeared in projects such as Dark Night of the Scarecrow, Who's the Boss?, CHiPs, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. She earned multiple Soap Opera Digest and Young Artist Award nominations during her acting career. Instagram: @tonyacroweofficial Cameo: Tonya Crowe Cameo Page — Personalized video messages, fan greetings, and special occasion videos.

Send us Fan MailA single check on a cutting board tells you everything you need to know about who's really in charge. We're back in the West Coast chaos of Knots Landing Season 4 Episode 9, “Best Kept Secret,” and we can feel the gears turning as Abby Cunningham stops pretending she's just “helping.” From Daniel's restaurant to Gary Ewing's beach house, the power plays are subtle, the smiles are practiced, and the consequences are loud. We break down Valene Ewing's full-on success glow up, from fan mail and radio buzz to the way confidence changes how people treat you, including your ex. We also sit with Karen Fairgate's emotional whiplash as her relationship with Mac takes a hard left, all sparked by one badly timed apology and one very suspicious robe situation. The show's genius is how it makes miscommunication feel like fate, especially when nobody says the one sentence that could clear it all up. Then there's the music plot: CG's big night at Daniel's, Kenny's growing fear of being replaced, and Jeff Munson's arrival as the kind of super producer who can change careers with a phone call. Add Gary's increasingly flirty energy around CG, Abby's uncanny ability to stay cool when money is on the table, and Ginger's top-tier dry hate, and you've got a soap opera recap packed with betrayal, ambition, and that uneasy feeling that the real “secret” is who benefits most. If you love classic prime time soap opera drama, Knots Landing recaps, and character-driven chaos, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a friend who misses the golden age of TV. After you listen, leave a review and tell us: is Abby the villain, the hero, or the only adult in the room?

Send us Fan MailJ.R. Ewing has never met a scheme he didn't think he could outmuscle, but “Five Dollars a Barrel” is where Dallas reminds us that pride is expensive and timing is everything. We're breaking down Dallas Season 5 Episode 9 with all the vintage primetime soap opera mess intact: oil hoarding, bad bets, and the slow realization that nobody is rushing to buy what J.R. is selling. When the phones stop ringing and the bill collectors start calling, the king of Ewing Oil suddenly looks a lot less untouchable. On the personal side, Sue Ellen is stuck managing the emotional fallout of Dusty Farlow's bruised ego. A simple trip to get her hair done turns into accusations, jealousy, and a deeper fight about identity, intimacy, and control. We also hit a quick but memorable Mitch storyline at the hospital that raises eyebrows and leaves questions, because Dallas loves to drop a strange scene and keep it moving. Then the stakes widen. A Knots Landing crossover brings Gary Ewing back to Texas just long enough to deliver a razor-sharp reminder of who J.R. is when things don't go his way. While family power plays simmer, Bobby Ewing follows a paper trail tied to Kristin's trust and makes a decision that gets morally complicated fast. And looming over it all is Cliff Barnes, assembling the “we hate J.R.” committee into something far more dangerous: a business plan. If you love Dallas recaps, 1980s TV drama, and the corporate warfare side of soap operas, this one is a must. Subscribe for more vintage TV recaps, share this with a fellow primetime soap fan, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What's the moment where you think J.R. finally realizes he might lose?

We Sit Down With Soap Opera Digest Award Winning Actress Tonya Crowe Actress Who Was Prominently Showcased On The Legendary Prime Time Television Show Knots Landing Playing Olivia Cunningham The Daughter Of Abby Cunningham *Donna Mills* Tonya Talks Her Memories Of The Famous Cast And Other Shows Like Trapper John MD, Seven Prides And Seven Brides For Seven Brothers And Now Appearing At Com Con Conventions Doing Cameos For Her Fans And More Tonya Talks Reincarnation Of Her Acting Career Including A Part In The Upcoming Baseball Movie A Shortstop Away In Pre-production A Huge Thank You To Tonya Crowe For Taking The Time Thank You To Jamie Crowe For Booking This Great Interview Another Big Thank You To Writer Producer And My Friend Tara Langton For Making The Introduction

Send us Fan MailJoin director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Michele Lee from Knots Landing!Michele discusses her time on Knots Landing, performing in the musical How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, her role in Disney's The Love Bug, her podcast We're Knot Done Yet, & much more!Support the show

Send us Fan MailJoin director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Michele Lee from Knots Landing!Michele discusses her time on Knots Landing, performing in the musical How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, her role in Disney's The Love Bug, her podcast We're Knot Done Yet, & much more!Support the show

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Laura Van Wormer, and we are going to talk about her project of serializing a soap opera about her high school class.   Laura Van Wormer is the creative force behind "The Class of '74," a serialized fictional podcast that blends nostalgia, drama, and meticulous historical detail. Set in 1971–1974 in a well-heeled Connecticut suburb of New York City, the show has been praised for its authenticity and period-accurate setting, detail and events, and draws on Laura's decades of experience as a novelist, editor and researcher, with a specialty in the ways the past informs the present.   Her storytelling style is rooted in a good sense of humor, character psychology, the rhythms of small-town life, and creates a world listeners fall in love with. She herself was a member of the Class of '74 in Darien, Connecticut and was infamous for stopping high school parties to read stories she had written.   Laura started her career at Doubleday as a secretary (in the era Jackie Onassis worked there) and worked her way up to editor. She left to pursue her own writing and while learning how to write a novel, supported herself by creating books with the creators of the hit night-time TV serials, "Dynasty," "Dallas" and "Knots Landing."   Laura's first novel, RIVERSIDE DRIVE, was a bestseller when it was published in 1988. She published 13 more novels with major houses but in 2015 she was on her way to the airport to visit Betty White in Los Angeles when a drunk driver going the wrong way on the Merritt Parkway in CT hit her head-on. She woke up a month later in Yale New Haven hospital with a crushed collar bone, 16 broken ribs, torn diaphragm, broken knee, and a severed foot that required four surgeries to save.   Ten years later she attended her 50th high school reunion and was sad because no one could hear her. When she went home her other half suggested why didn't she write a story as a podcast so her classmates could hear her – and THE CLASS OF '74 was born, a weekly narrative soap opera about teenagers starting high school in 1971. While the story is fiction, it faithfully recreates the fascinating time before cell phones existed and is guaranteed to take the listeners' minds off their problems – at least for half an hour each week. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   You can follow Author Laura Van Wormer Website: https://classof74podcast.com/ FB: @Laura Van Wormer LinkedIn: @Laura Van Wormer   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #lauravanwormer #serializedbooks #theclassof74podcast #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Send us Fan MailWelcome back Soap Fiends!! A secret doesn't really count on Dynasty until it hits the front page, and that's exactly where Alexis Colby's newest nightmare lands. We're back in 1985 Denver with Soap Lore as we recap Dynasty Season 5 Episode 8, “The Secret,” starting with a key storytelling twist: the show's famous habit of “explaining” the rich world around it makes a lot more sense when you view it through Crystal's fish-out-of-water perspective. Then we watch Blake Carrington snap right back into peak confidence and start asking favors like he didn't just crawl out of a financial crater. The real firestorm is Alexis, fresh out of jail and determined to look like herself again, until Amanda shows up with receipts and a birth certificate that rewrites the family tree. When the Denver Chronicle splashes “Alexis Colby's Secret Revealed” across page one, the truth becomes public property, and Alexis' response is pure Dynasty: a slap, a scramble, and a hard pivot into damage control. We talk through Amanda's nerve, her decision to use the Carrington name, and why every clue starts pointing toward one terrifying possibility, that Blake might be her father.Along the way, we hit the episode's other moving parts: Dominique getting recruited to hunt down Rashid Ahmed, Crystal's pregnancy checkup and the tug-of-war over her independence, Adam bonding with Amanda as a fellow outsider, and Steven dropping a suspicious “he was only fixing my tie” confession that opens a whole new door. Plus, Jeff stumbles into a new romantic thread that comes with an unexpected connection to Peter and promises more mess ahead. If you love Dynasty recaps, 1980s primetime soap opera chaos, and cliffhangers that feel like a dare, you'll have a good time with this one. Subscribe, share the show with a fellow soap fan, leave a review, and tell us your theory: is Blake Amanda's dad?

Send us Fan MailYour enemy texts “meet me at the stadium” and you actually go. What could possibly happen? We're back in the Golden Age of primetime mess with Dallas Season 5 Episode 8, “The Split,” and I'm tying the drama to a real-life truth: ego will have you walking into situations your common sense should refuse. I start with a childhood story about ignoring a stomach warning sign, pushing through the day, and learning the hard way that embarrassment sticks around longer than you think. That lesson becomes the thread for everything that follows, because Dallas is basically a case study in what happens when pride drives the plot. On screen, Pam's therapy session turns into a pressure cooker as adoption starts to feel less like a choice and more like a fix for old abandonment pain. Bobby keeps paying for clues in the Kristin baby daddy mess while trying to balance work, marriage, and crisis management. Meanwhile, J.R. Ewing is getting squeezed from every direction: oil prices drop, Clayton Barlow refuses to blink, and the secret financial moves J.R. made behind his family's back start to look like a trap. Then the payback hits hard, with Afton turning to Cliff Barnes and Jock's letter reshuffling Ewing Oil shares in a way that leaves J.R. scrambling. And yes, we have to talk about the Cotton Bowl scene: a full-on psychological drive-by where J.R. tries to break Dusty by poking the most sensitive insecurity he can find. It's nasty, it's effective, and it proves the theme of “The Split” better than any speech ever could. If you're into Dallas recaps, soap opera storytelling, TV character analysis, and the messy psychology of power, pride, and revenge, hit play. Subscribe, share the show with a fellow primetime fan, and leave a review. Would you show up to a stadium if your enemy asked you to?

Send us Fan MailA man can be handsome, talented, and still be living off your electricity bill. We open with a small morning tragedy and then dive straight into Knots Landing Season 4 Episode 8 “Man in the Middle,” where Chip turns charm into a full-time job and three different women into a rotating benefits package. We break down the episode like a true vintage soap opera recap: Abby Cunningham tries to keep Richard from spending Gary Ewing's money into oblivion, then flips the problem into a plan by giving Ciji  a singing gig at Daniels to bring in a fresh crowd. It's 1980s television at its best: restaurant drama, business leverage, and just enough glamour to hide the mess underneath. Abby's instincts stay razor sharp, and watching her manage the room is half the fun. Then comes the real case study. Chip bounces between Lily Mae, Diana, and Ciji with the precision of a professional “vagabond” or hobosexual, grabbing stability here, connections there, and nightlife somewhere else. The structure even turns into a Mrs. Doubtfire-style sprint as schedules collide: country club plans, a showcase night, and one lie too many. We talk about why these guys are so hard to spot when you're lonely, hopeful, or trying to believe in someone's “potential,” and what red flags show up when you focus on patterns instead of promises. If you love Knots Landing, classic soap operas, and character-driven storytelling with real-life takeaways, hit play, then subscribe, share, and leave a review. What's the clearest sign someone wants you for the amenities, not the relationship?

Val writes about the Dallas Ewings and goes to Dallas but on Knots Landing. JR and other Ewings show up too. 

Val writes about the Dallas Ewings and goes to Dallas but on Knots Landing. JR and other Ewings show up too. 

TVC 732.6: Ed welcomes director and producer Nick Leisure. Known for crafting grounded, character-driven thrillers with strong visual language with performance-driven storytelling, Nick developed his cinematic style combines from his experience directing hundreds of commercials for such major brands as Toyota, Nike, Ray-Ban, and the Sacramento Kings, as well as many music videos for such artists as Babyface, After 7, Too Short, and Kurupt. Nick's latest movie, the action thriller Golden, stars Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hill 90210, Knots Landing) as a struggling print shop worker who discovers that he can create flawless counterfeit money, only to be pulled into a dangerous cross-border criminal world that he cannot escape. Based on a true story, Golden is now available for viewing on demand on Amazon Prime Video and other streaming platforms.

Send us Fan MailA single conversation can connect a suburban childhood, a Manhattan publishing office, and the glittering universe of Dynasty in a way that makes storytelling feel brand new again. We're joined by author, editor, and audio drama creator Laura Van Wormer, and she brings the kind of behind-the-scenes history that soap fans and writers live for. We talk about how her mother trained her imagination with Life magazine photo prompts, why reading and research shaped her voice, and how she pulls character truth from real people to build fiction that feels lived-in. Laura also shares what inspired her serialized audio drama podcast Class of 74, a teenage soap set in 1971 that captures the awkwardness of adolescence, the start of the women's movement, and what it meant to grow up before cell phones, social media, and constant parental tracking. Then the conversation swings into publishing and primetime soap opera history: Laura's years at Doubleday, what she learned about the editor's craft, and the surreal reality of seeing Jacqueline Onassis at work. From there, we get deep into serialized storytelling as a tradition, from Victorian novels to nighttime soaps, and Laura reveals how the Dynasty and Dallas companion books were built under intense deadlines with stacks of scripts, tight rights rules, and a relentless need for continuity. We also touch on sobriety, creative recovery, and how reinvention becomes possible even after life-changing trauma. If you love Dynasty, Dallas, Knots Landing, audio fiction podcasts, and the craft of writing scenes that keep people coming back, hit play. Subscribe, share with a fellow soap lover, and leave a review with the primetime soap that made you fall in love with serialized stories.

Send us Fan MailI'm obsessed with vintage primetime soap operas for all the right and wrong reasons: the glamour, the mystery, the scandal, the shade, and the way a single storyline can echo for seasons. But here's the twist I didn't expect as a host of a soap opera podcast and a first-time watcher of some of these classics: I'm watching through borrowed nostalgia. I don't know who's about to leave the show, who's about to join, or what the behind-the-scenes drama was. I just get to enjoy the build in real time, and that changes everything.  That fresh perspective is fun, but it also means I've been missing a key part of what makes soap operas legendary: the community. If you grew up with these iconic shows, you've got memories, opinions, and “wait, that's not what she said” moments that deserve a place to land without spoiling future seasons. So I'm making it easier for us to talk like real humans, not just posts floating into the void.  You can still email, but now you can also text me from the show notes, and I can actually text you back. Even better, you can leave a voicemail and tell me about your favorite characters, the storyline that made you furious, or the moment you watched people argue about soaps in public. If you want a stronger vintage soap opera community with spoiler-safe conversation, hit the link, send your note, and let's build this together. Subscribe, share the show with a fellow soap lover, and leave a review so more fans can find us.

Send us Fan MailA semi truck honks its way up the Falcon Crest driveway and you already know the peace is over. We're recapping Falcon Crest Season 5 Episode 8 and following that first “something's off” feeling as it turns into full-on soap opera weather: power plays, secret calls, reckless romance, and the kind of decisions people only make when they finally get what they want.  We start with Angela Channing in peak control mode, fresh off crushing Chase's plans and ready to run the valley like a personal kingdom. Then Emma blows the routine to pieces, rolling in with Dwayne Cooley and zero shame, while Angela scrambles to block phone calls and separate them. Across the estate and across town, Lance tries to build a music empire with Apollonia, but one lie about the Globe gets him tossed out again, proving that ambition without a safety net always comes due. The episode stacks chaos on chaos: Father Christopher admits temptation while Melissa's feelings keep rising, Father Bobby stirs the pot at the worst time, and Terry Ransom gets a glossy “business savant” makeover that turns into a shady entrapment plan aimed at Chairman Costello. Plus, we break down the wild tonal pivot where a hot night at Apollonia's turns into a home invasion and Lance goes into full action-hero mode. If you love 80s soap opera recaps, Falcon Crest character analysis, and behind-the-scenes TV trivia, this one has all the ingredients.  Hit play, then subscribe, share with a fellow soap lover, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Who is the baddest baddie in Tuscany Valley right now, Angela, Melissa, or Terry?

Send us Fan MailJR Ewing wants revenge the loud way, but Dallas Season 5 Episode 7 is a masterclass in how the long game humiliates the bully. I kick things off with a simple question that ends up explaining almost every plot turn: do you go scorched earth, or do you let people hand you the rope and step back? From oil deals to custody threats, this hour keeps showing how easy it is to get “blocked” by your own ego. On the business side, Ray and Donna push into real estate with the Krebs Park Villas in San Antonio, and a few missing basics hint at future fallout. Across town, Afton Cooper's “star” path gets uglier as JR pressures her to keep unpleasant industry favors flowing, while Lucy celebrates Mitch staying in Dallas without fully seeing what that kind of life rewrite can cost someone later. It's classic Dallas: shiny plans, hidden bills. Then the emotional and moral mess hits. Pam's time in treatment brings up childhood gaps she can't ignore, and Bobby is stretched thin as a senator, husband, and reluctant detective in the Kristen baby mystery. A blood type twist blows up the obvious paternity story, and the baby's caretaker turns cash and access into leverage. Finally, JR's oil scheme squeezes Clayton Farlow to the brink, but Clayton answers with patience, foresight, and a brutal reminder that the market can turn on anyone holding the bag. If you like Dallas recaps with sharp takes, power plays, and character psychology, hit play, subscribe, share the show with a fellow soap lover, and leave a review so more people can find us. What's your rule for revenge: fast and loud or slow and surgical?

Send us Fan MailA murder conviction should not hinge on a cape, a balcony, and an unlocked penthouse, but Dynasty never misses a chance to turn a detail into a detonation. We pick up with Alexis Carrington Colby in jail, scared for once, while Dex Dexter and Adam Carrington team up in the most chaotic “buddy cop” way possible to undo a trial that went off the rails. The deeper they dig, the clearer it gets: someone wanted Alexis framed, and they counted on everybody being too dramatic to notice what mattered. Meanwhile, the rest of the Carrington universe keeps spinning. Steven makes aggressive moves around ColbyCo and oil land deals, and his marriage to Claudia starts showing real strain as guilt and ambition leak into every conversation. Over at the mansion, Dominique Devereaux's money revives Blake Carrington's business prospects, but her real goal is sharper than gratitude. The revenge plan comes into focus, and even Brady's role starts to look like strategy, not romance. Then the case breaks wide open with a photo twist that feels peak 1980s primetime soap: Polaroids, a darkroom zoom, and a suspect who went all the way into Alexis' wig closet to sell the frame-up. Justice lands, Alexis steps out, and the episode still saves its biggest shock for the final beat with a brand-new character reveal that changes the family tree overnight.  If you love Dynasty recaps, soap opera commentary, and plot twists that reward close watching, hit play, subscribe, and share the show with a fellow fan. After you listen, leave a review and tell us: was the wildest part the disguise, the evidence, or Amanda's entrance?

Send a textPop culture myths get corrected and power plays get sharper than a pruning knife. We kick off by untangling Vanity 6 vs Apollonia 6 and how that mix-up reframes Apollonia's storyline, then dive headfirst into one of 1985's juiciest hours of Falcon Crest. Angela Channing turns civic planning into a weapon, championing an irrigation project that conveniently threatens to drown Chase's vineyard. It's political theater at its most personal: a poised speech, a stacked vote, and a public gut punch that proves old money still sets the tempo in Tuscany Valley. Across town, Lance rides a high-wire act—trading his stake in the Globe to chase Top 40 glory and rocket Apollonia onto the airwaves. It's bold, impulsive, and maybe brilliant, maybe reckless. Terry shows up with $30 million and zero interest in being a silent partner, forcing Richard to make room for her ambition while quietly tightening his own grip on the paper. A neon-lit country bar becomes the night's emotional crossroads: Emma catches a hint of freedom on the dance floor, and Apollonia belts a set that's half spotlight, half manifesto. But the soul of the hour belongs to Melissa and Father Christopher. Their scenes hum with restraint: park benches, soft reassurances, the ache of two people who understand belonging from opposite sides of loss. When Melissa admits she no longer loves her husband and loves someone else, the moment feels terrifying and true. No grand affair, no melodrama—just a line crossed in a whisper that could rewire a family, a faith, and the fragile truce holding them. If you love slow-burn storytelling, razor-clean character turns, and soap politics disguised as city business, this one shines. Subscribe, share with a fellow Falcon Crest fan, and leave a review with your take: Who played the smartest hand—Angela, Richard, Terry, or Lance?

A wonderful must see episode with guests: Extradinary Film Producers/Film and Television Directors/ and Film and TV Actors Bill Duke (Acting in Car Wash, Commando, Predator, American Gigolo, Menace II Society...directing Hoodlum, A Rage in Harlem, Sister Act II films... episodes of Knots Landing, Dallas, Hunter) and Kenya Cagle, whose film MY KING, has won over 70 awards ( other films he have produced/directed, wrote and appeared in include newly released Sin Apple, Dead 2 Right, Killing Joanne). Great episode!

Stepfanie is best known for her lead role as the tough-minded detective Sgt. Dee Dee McCall on the NBC police drama series Hunter. Her professional acting career started in the late 1970s, while she was still in school. She guest-starred in several television shows, such as Starsky & Hutch, Dynasty, Bosom Buddies, and Knots Landing. After her departure from Hunter, she continued her work as an actress appearing in several TV shows and movies. Her most notable movie projects include Coins in the Fountain (1990), Twin Sisters (1992), Beyond Suspicion (1994), Deceived by Trust (1995), Abducted: A Fathers Love (1996), Thrill (1996), and The Dogwalker (1999). She also reprised her role as Dee Dee McCall in the two Hunter television movies. In 2015 Kramer was invited to the 55th Monte-Carlo Television festival where she was honored as an "Icon of Television". She returned to the 56th Festival in 2016 as a member of the Fiction Jury of the Festival. In 2025 she was invited to the 35th Shanghai Television Festival where she was honored for her work in Hunter, which was one of the most successful and popular television shows in China.

Recorded at the Soap Operas in Popular Culture Conference, this special conversation features Constance McCashin, best known to audiences as Laura Avery on Knots Landing.Constance reflects on being part of the original Knots Landing cast from the very beginning, the friendships that shaped her years on Seaview Circle, and why Laura's story continues to resonate with fans decades later. She also shares personal memories of first meeting Donna Mills, her work with the late Elizabeth Hubbard on First Lady Diaries, and what it meant to grow up professionally within the world of primetime television.Now a licensed psychotherapist, Constance speaks candidly about her life beyond acting, the choices she made after stepping away from the spotlight, and the perspective that comes with time, reflection, and experience.This is a warm, insightful conversation that blends career reflection with personal storytelling — a meaningful watch for Knots Landing fans and anyone interested in the lasting cultural impact of soap operas.

Red Door by Elizabeth Arden (1989) + David Jacobs' Knots Landing season 14 + Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac (1997) + Knots Landing Reunion: Together Again (2005) with The Eternal Dillards 1/28/26 S8E8 To hear the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon.

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We're off this week but we bring you two Again With Again With This episodes from the club vault. AWAWT 172: Let's Watch Linda Gray AND Donna Mills In Ladies Of The '80s: A Divas Christmas! Life imitates art -- or maybe Lifetime imitates soaps -- as a bunch of daytime divas from an earlier age reunite for a special episode of their old show, and help a couple of young people out of their own way in the process. Call your mom -- she might be wondering which of her favorite stars from Knots Landing and Dallas are still alive! AWAWT 220: Let's Watch Laura Leighton In Naked City: A Killer Christmas! The Naked City (1948) spawned a TV show in the fifties, AND two Showtime movies in the nineties; the second one stars Laura Leighton as an ambitious but ambivalent tabloid-newsmag anchor. It also stars Scott Glenn and Courtney B. Vance as cop partners, but are they (or Bogdanovich's direction) enough to save a corny script? JOIN THE AWT CLUB

Escada Margaretha Ley by Escada (1990) + David Jacobs' Knots Landing season 13 (1991-92) + Jonathan Sanger's Obsessed (1992) with The Eternal Dillards 11/24/25 S7E83 To hear the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon.