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Today in Soap Opera History (April 6)

On this day in... 1942: We Love and Learn debuted on CBS Radio. The show was previously titled As the Twig is Bent when it …

Roger Newcomb • April 06, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (September 23)

1978: Gary and Valene Ewing returned to Dallas . 1984: Primetime soap  Paper Dolls premiered on ABC. 1986: One Life to Live&#…

Roger Newcomb • September 23, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (September 23)

1978: Gary and Valene Ewing returned to Dallas . 1984: Primetime soap  Paper Dolls premiered on ABC. 1986: One Life to Live&#…

We Love Soaps • September 23, 2015

Denise Alexander and Joan Van Ark Guest Star in the Season 4 Finale of 'Pretty'

Denise Alexander as Louise and Stacy McQueen as Annette in the Pretty season finale. Denise Alexander ( General Hospital ) an…

We Love Soaps • February 23, 2015

Alec Baldwin Joins the 'Knots Landing' Reunion on 'Home & Family' (Video)

Alec Baldwin made a surprise appearance during the Knots Landing reunion on Thursday. To honor the 35th anniversary of Knots L…

Kev • December 13, 2014

Hallmark Channel's 'Home & Famly' Hosting a 'Knots Landing' Reunion on Thursday, December 11

The cast of Knots Landing is reuniting on Thursday, December 11 on Hallmark Channel's Home & Family . Mark Steines and…

Kev • December 08, 2014

Today in Soap Opera History (September 23)

1978: Gary (and Val) returned to Dallas .  1984: Paper Dolls premiered. 1986: OLTL's Jessica Buchanan was born. 2011: All…

Kev • September 23, 2014

Today in Soap Opera History (September 23)

1978: Gary & Val first appeared on DALLAS. 1980: EON's Nicole diagnosed her own disease. 1984: PAPER DOLLS premiered. …

Roger Newcomb • September 23, 2013

PREVIEW: "Ewings Unite!" On DALLAS

Charlene Tilton, Joan Van Ark & Patrick Duffy - Photo: TNT TNT's DALLAS continues its second season on Monday, March 18…

Roger Newcomb • March 18, 2013

NEWS ROUNDUP: Joan Van Ark, Thorsten Kaye, John McCook, A Martinez, Kyle MacLachlan

Joan Van Ark on her return to DALLAS: 'I felt a huge responsibility to do Valene justice' "Ted [Shackelford] called…

Roger Newcomb • March 05, 2013

Next Week On THE TALK: Michele Lee, Joan Van Ark, Donna Mills & Jessica Collins

THE TALK featured Steve Burton on Monday to announce his upcoming role in THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. The show stays soapy next…

Roger Newcomb • January 10, 2013

PBS' PIONEERS OF TELEVISION Will Feature Primetime Soaps

Emmy Award-winning radio personality, television host and producer Ryan Seacrest has signed on to narrate the third season of PIO…

Roger Newcomb • November 08, 2012

DALLAS Update On The Return Gary, Val, Lucy & Afton; Plus, No Plans For Pam

Joan Van Ark, Ted Sheckelford, Charlene Tilton and Audrey Landers will be bringing their former DALLAS (and KNOTS LANDING) charac…

Roger Newcomb • October 31, 2012

Ted Shackelford & Joan Van Ark Set To Appear In DALLAS

Charlene Tilton, Joan Van Ark & Ted Shackelford Ted Shackelford and Joan Van Ark are bringing their KNOTS LANDING and DALLA…

Roger Newcomb • October 17, 2012

Today in Soap Opera History (September 23)

On this date in... 1978: DALLAS aired its first episode as a regular series following a successful five-part mini-series in the…

Roger Newcomb • September 23, 2012

NEWS ROUNDUP: Gary & Val on DALLAS? Jennifer Landon's Heather Debuts. No Drastic Changes For THE ARCHERS. Erik Valdez Joins GH!

Joan Van Ark On Whether We’ll Be Seeing Valene On DALLAS "I’m having lunch with Ted Shackelford tomorrow. They asked him to…

Roger Newcomb • June 07, 2012

INTERVIEW: From Theater to TV to the Web - Joan Van Ark, Part 2

Soap fans know legendary actress Joan Van Ark best for her iconic role as Valene Ewing on KNOTS LANDING, which she played for ove…

We Love Soaps • July 08, 2011

INTERVIEW: From Theater to TV to the Web - Joan Van Ark, Part 1

Soap fans know legendary actress Joan Van Ark best for her iconic role as Valene Ewing on KNOTS LANDING, which she played for ove…

We Love Soaps • June 08, 2011