Fantasy Knots Landing

[Knots Man]

Now that the mini series has been screened here in the UK, our thoughts will probably be focusing on if and when there will be a second mini series in the pipeline. Although some sources from this forum suggest that this is indeed the case, I thought it would be fun for us to share our thoughts on what would make the ideal reunion mini series! So, here are my ideas on what the next mini series ought to contain. David Jacobs take note...

It would star (in alphabetical order):

Lorenzo Caccialanza
William Devane
Kevin Dobson
Stacy Galina
Brian Austin Green
Julie Harris
Michele Lee
Donna Mills
Michelle Phillips
Ted Shackelford
Joan Van Ark

With Special Guest Appearances by:
Tonya Crowe, Pat Petersen and ... Constance McCashin!!!

The above fantasy Cast would give some indication of the storyline. Nick would return for some more blackmail and intrigue with Anne, They could use Laura in some capacity - even if it's just to see another unseen Last Will & Testament Videotape. Old age could force Lilimae to return home and stay with Val & Gary - providing us with some more great comedy scenes and heart to heart scenes with Val! I thought the main storyline ought to involve the whole cast in the same way that Wolfbridge and Treadwell did - this was Knots Landing at it's best for me, and just to stir things up a little, Gary could embark on another affair with Kate causing more misery for Val. Joan Van Ark was at her best playing a troubled, tormented Val and this would be the ideal story to cause that misery. Think of the friction this would also cause between Brian, Abby and Gary. Greg could even get involved too! There would also need to be lots of Karen/Val scenes, Greg/Abby scenes and of course Anne/Nick scenes (without Nick, Anne was lost in the first mini series).

In addition to all the above stories, I think they should use another Lotus Point style business location where Gary, Abby and Karen could be partners again. Greg should also return to his womanising ways - he was too tame in the first mini series!

Also, they could introduce a Star Guest in the same mould of Michael York to stir things up a little more and the most important (off screen) development of all would be to bring back Lynn Marie Latham and Bernard Lechowick as the chief writers! They were the best scriptwriters that Knots ever had...

Anyway that's me for now - I'm sure I'll be back with more ideas later...

[Karen]

Good ideas, there Knots Man.

Maybe Constance McCashin would return as a ghost and would haunt Abby - she hated her. I'm sure she'd turn in her grave if she knew he married Abby albeit just for business.

Greg would have to return to his former self - he was too tame in the reunion. Perhaps another Linda Fairgate character type would come along and side track him from his shady dealings.

Gary would no doubt stray from the fold again, being quite weak one way or another.

Karen and Val would still be bosom buddies.

Perhaps the kids (Betsy, Bobby and Meg) would have their own little storylines depending on what age they would be.

I'll keep thinking...

[joshua rush]

great subject knotsman

i would like to see alec baldwin return as joshua.maybe joshua could have survived the fall from the roof of that biulding in the fall of 85 andreturn to the show in a wheelchair to terrorise lisa hartman. that would be cool.

[Knots Man]

Love the idea Joshua! Just think, Alec Baldwin could be the Star Guest I spoke about - he was the perfect villain and that would save the producers from having to bring in an 'outside' name. This should give the producers Food for Thought!!!

[Cathy]

I would love to see Lisa Hartman involved in the next mini series. Cathy was my all time favourite character and I think it would be good if she could return with Ben. It could turn out that Ben never went to South America but instead went to be reunited with Cathy a year after she headed off on her 'tour'. Think of the mayhem that would cause!

[Richard Brown]

I too think that bringing back Alec Baldwin as Joshua would be a real coup for the show however I think bringing him back in a wheelchair would be a little far fetched. Instead they should bring him back as a Ghost to haunt Cathy if she returned like the above reader suggested.

[Mort]

I agree that bringing back Latham and Lechowick would be a good move for the show.They could write lots of Sumner Group stories and scenes. They could also bring back Mort and Bob - the finest double act that Knots ever had!

Bob: A bunch of us are going for some Thai food tonight if you wanna come?

Mort: I'll pass - forgot to set my VCR. Gotta see what Corbin Bernsen's wearing tonught...

[Richard Brown]

They should definetely bring back Mort and Bob - the 12th Series would have been nothing without the Sumner Group scenes and Mort and Bob were at the centre of all the scenes. It was like a soap within a soap.

[Karen]

Maybe Karen would have a drunken rendevous with Greg Sumner, she would end up pregnant by him and would be terrified to tell Mack after all the things she said about him being untrustworthy, a liar, etc

Wow that would be some storyline....

[Bobby_Ewing]

Yes Karen...
Anytime
Didn't you know I used to be BigSumner (aka Greg Sumner)
Well, i suppose I still am!!!

So woo hooo!

Matt

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A great man once said, "Winter never fails to turn into Spring, and though we're so different, you and I, when we're together, even the cold of December feels like the middle or May"

[Karen]

Well make sure you're in the Chat Room, then..


I'll have to tell Mack I'm off shopping with Val.

[Bobby_Ewing]

you tell Mack straight!

You here?!!!

lol

Matt

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A great man once said, "Winter never fails to turn into Spring, and though we're so different, you and I, when we're together, even the cold of December feels like the middle or May"

I'd like to see Tonya Crowe have a bigger role in the second mini series as she had a powerful chemistry with Donna Mills during their scenes together on the first Knots run.

[Richard Brown]

My head is buzzing with ideas for a future mini series. Perhaps we can all discuss these ideas in the chatroom!

[Karen]

You may or may not have already noticed that there is a forum for the "Get Dallas Back" campaign.

I wonder if there is anything that we could do to get something going for another KL reunion...

[Knots Man]

I would love to meet up with the rest of you for a chat as my head is full of weird and wonderful ideas. Why don't we arrange a time?

[Knots Man]

Ooops! I've just noticed that a time has been arranged for tomorrow (Sunday) at 3pm GMT.

[Knots Man]

While driving up to Scotland from the Metro Centre in Newcastle today, I had another brainwave which I thought I'd share with you all just in the off chance I don't get to join you all in the chatroom tomorrow afternoon.

How about this for a storyline...

It's November 2002 - and both Bobby & Betsy Ewing are celebrating their 18th Birthday. Then, an investigation into illegal child adoption (taking place on the other side of town) reveals that Bobby and Betsy are not actually Val's kids!!! It turns out that the babies adopted by the Fisher's (whose home half the cast descended upon during the Season 6 finale), were not the Ewing babies atall and on top of all this, the actual real life son and daughter belonging to Gary & Val turn up at the 18th Birthday Party to confront their real parents for the first time!

What are Val & Gary to do???

Bet you that would have us all tuning into Part Two...

[Richard Brown]

Great idea Knotsman - it's a wonder you didn't crash your car with all those stories spinning around in your head.

[Knots Man]

Don't worry - I really am a safe driver. Besides after listening to all those depressing 'Foot And Mouth' headlines on the Car Radio for 2 hours, I had to cheer myself up somehow!

[Karen]

Another good storyline, Knots Man.

There is a posting in the Ultimate Dallas forum about a storyline for the 3rd Dallas Re-union

It has been suggested that all the Ewing grand children meet up - of course Bobby and Betsy would have to be included.

[Knots Man]

Don't you think I'd have made a good scriptwriter Karen?

[Richard Brown]

It would be really cool if they killed Miss Ellie or something and had a joint Dallas/Knots Landing reunion.

[KLF #1]

i think the story about val and gary's kids not being there's is brilliant as i always thought it may just be possible they had found the wrong babies. I have just found this website and can't believe i have not discovered you all before.

[Knots Man]

I'm glad to see you like my storyline - why don't you post one. By the way, what does your name mean (as if I need to ask)...

[Karen]

Knots Man - you are definitely in the wrong profession...

Ever thought about changing?

You could submit a storyline for a second re-union and see what happens..

Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Knots Man]

I'm glad you approve Karen! The favourite part of each Knots Season for me was the Season Finale Cliffhanger and I loved the way Knots used to tie all their stories up in knots intertwining each story with each other. My all time favourite Knots story was the one with Val's babies and I'm glad that was the story that catapulted Knots to the top of the US ratings as it kinda gave that story the recognition it deserved. I have a bunch of similar stories up my sleeve that I think would be good on a future reunion show though the problem is we would need much more than 4 hours to feature such stories - you can't tell a good story in 4 hours. Never mind though...

[KLF #1]

Just for the record, the name does mean I am the Number One Knots Landing Fan EVER!!!!!!!!!

[Knots Man]

Oh I think you'll find you have some competition there (just kidding)...

[ju-pops]

How about Harold goes back to his gangster ways, Olivia ends up like the Sharon Stone part in Casino, on drugs and booze and dodgy blokes and ends up killing someone (preferably Harold). Abby has to use her connections to get her out of jail and gets revenge for turning her daughter into a cokehead again.

We could probably do with something horrible happening to a cast member on the opening credits - although a humbling disfigurement or disability might be more interesting than bumping them off.

Am I the only person who fancied Ben - bring him back definitely - or at least finish him off properly.

I also thought there was scope for one or two of the baddies to re-appear - such as Ted Melcher. The bad guys in the mini-series were dreadful.

Also, it's been a while since I logged in - but no one seems to have noticed the continuity error in the first part of the mini-series with Val by the pool. For a start it wasn't her in the rear view shots (not skinny or old enough) and when that scriptwriter creep tried to kiss her and then jumped in the pool you got another rear shot of her wearing some bloke's shirt over her swimsuit.

Anyway, can't wait for the re-runs - mini-series cram too much in to be believable. It took a whole series or longer for the best plots to unfold, and they tried to do that in an hour. The Karen and Mack fall-out was particularly gratuitous and for the first time I actually wanted them to split up and get on with it.

Better get back to work folks - keep this website alive!!

[benny]

how about having some dallas stars in guest rolls?

"Space, the final frontier.
These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission, to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilations.
To boldly go where no one has gone before!"

[Pauline]

Cathy returning and having a fling with Gary would be good. I think resurrecting Joshua would be going a bit too far. How about Ben returning from South America and leaving Val torn between fighting Cathy for Gary and getting back with Ben? *Bobby gets Meg pregnant?!* That'd be interesting to see the reactions of Val and Karen, especially if one of them thought she should keep the baby and the other thought she should have an abortion or have the baby adopted. Greg could be involved a lot too, albeit in a different type of storyline as usual. Paige could return with the child Greg never knew he had fathered. This is great fun...I could go on forever! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[Knots Man]

Some great ideas there Pauline! Maybe you and I should apply to be writers of the next mini series. Think of how juicy that would be!!!

[Karen]

I said before, you're in the wrong profession, Knots Man..


I think you should head up a campaign to get another re-union underway...

I'm sure we'll all be behind you.

Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Pauline]

Wow, a compliment from Knots Man! I've made the big time!!! Maybe we should write and produce a fan-written follow-up? Anyone with lots of money out there want to be a backer?!

[Knots Man]

I'd say we have enough ideas on the forum already for a colourful enough reunion - it would be great even if they could produce a 15th Season! Just 13 episodes long so that Knots Landing can beat Dallas in terms of actual episodes screened and be the OUTRIGHT Second longest running primetime drama ever!

I don't suppose anyone knows a contact name of who we can submit all these ideas to???

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I think it would be great if they made a 13 part series as I thought that everything was crammed into 4 hours on the mini series.

Having read some postings on the forum of late, i definetely think that they ought to bring back Claudia when they do the next reunion movie - she was one character that they definetely missed in the first reunion.

[Jock Og]

Over in the UD forum we are firing on all cylinders in an attempt to get Dallas re-born, either in the form of a 3rd sequel or a 5-part mini series (just like the way it started). We will not be resting on our laurels, until we get what we want.

Various letters, faxes, phone calls, e-mails have been made to CBS & the Dallas stars, suggesting what we want. I even done the most eccentric thing & sent oil cans to Les Moonves, the gaffer @ CBS, to see if that would prompt anything. Pressure is the key to our success. I suggested we should take GDB to the tabloaids & run a large peice on what we are doing. That may be a go'er. http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

So Knots Man u & the other KL fan stalwarts u should approach Pamela, about getting a forum up & running for a 'Get KL Back Campaign'. I would imagine she could pull a few strings for ya!

BTW Karen is 100% correct u are in the wrong profession. Those outlines for another show are top notch & in my book should not be dismissed too easily. They are fantastic. http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

I will be thinking of a few options myself for another Knots show.

U will be the first to hear! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Niamh]

I think another reunion (especially in serial form) would be a great idea and I also think that the response to this topic says it all - I'm new to this site and have spent the last 2 days viewing dozens of posts from various fans and I don't think any other topic has raised this much interest as the amount of replies to this topic has been amazing. So lets get the message to the powers that be - BRING BACK KNOTS LANDING!!!!!

[Niamh]

I got carried away with the last posting and forgot to mention that I too think that they should bring back Ben adn Cathy. Judging by the interview Lisa Hartman gave on the block party I think she'd be keen to come back as she seems to have close ties with the show's main cast members. In my book there would be no greater story than a double love triangle between Gary/Cathy/Val and Val/Ben/Gary.

[Richard Brown]

They ought to bring the show back and bring it back with lots of new episodes. Even another mini series with more than two episodes - like an 8 hour mini series. Why not? They did it with The Thorn Birds.

[Jock Og]

I agree! To get anything with some substance in it we need a longer sequel, as u said 4 2hour parts would fit the bill but better still another series, as Karen suggested. Now that would be magic! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Nevertheless if it going to be 2No. 2 hour sequel parts then it would be better than nothing at all.

Time will tell! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Karen]

If I catch Pamela in chat sometime, I will ask her about a forum for a Get Knots Landing back campaign....

Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Niamh]

As well as bringing back Cathy and Ben, they could also bring back Paige and Tom. Joseph Gian is very sexy and I'm sure Paige would appeal to all the male viewers as Lisa Hartman must be getting on now.

[Niamh]

i've just caught your message Karen Mackenzie - we must be logged onto this forum at the same time. Tell me who is this Pamela? What contacts does she have and how can we get talking to her?

[Knots Man]

Thanks for the vote of confidence Jock! I've got a really hectic week ahead of me, however I'll try and get a chance to write a first draft script and if everyone approves, then perhaps we can take our ideas to someone...

P.S. Glad to see this topic is still raising renewed interest - topics like this will I'm sure get the series back on television soon...

[ryan]

I'm a male viewer and I don't like bimbos like paige and cathy. Not all men like blondes.

[Niamh]

You mean to say you haven't written a script yet Knots Man?

[Richard Brown]

Come on, give the guy a break! He is writing this in his own spare time.

[Niamh]

I was only joking Richard! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[Knots Man]

Heh Heh! Come On Guys. There's no need for squabbling...

I've just returned from a pleasant evening at the pub watching a football match and the last thing I want is to see some squabbling going on - especially when I'm in the middle of it!

As I said this afternoon, I'll try and fit some time in to writing all my ideas down to make up what I think would make the ideal reunion movie. If the rest of you like my ideas or want to add/amend/change these ideas if you can come up with anything better, then feel free to do so, and if the rest of you (like Jock kindly thought so earlier) think we can do something with my suggestions, then we can send them off somewhere to be looked at...

[Karen]

Hey, just ignore all those impatient people...

Those of us who truly love the show know that to try and get something going is going to take time - Rome wasn't built in a day!!

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Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Richard Brown]

Apologies for any offence caused.

[Niamh]

Apology accepted http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Jill]

Glad to see we have a truce guys. I find all these differences of opinion lots of fun indeed http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Jill]

...and when can we expect to see your script Knotsman? I can't wait http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Richard Brown]

Yes, when will we get to see this script Knots Man? I too am very eager as you have been promising us this since the weekend. Please hurry up.

[Jill]

Look who's being impatient now then http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Bobby_Ewing]

Are you going to come to the new chat room Knots Man???
It's the new one which I (Bobby) Gary, Karen, Jock and Ms Ewings run! You'll really like it!!!

I want to chat to all you know it alls!!!

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[Jill]

Yes when are you coming into the chatroom Knotsman? I am dying to meet you and discuss your ideas for a future reunion movie. Out of everyone on the forum your ideas seem the most interesting and if you are going to all the bother of writing a script, you must be keen. Hope to hear from you soon. http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Richard Brown]

Having read through some recent posts on this topic, I've realised just how much pressure a few of us have been putting on you over the last few days to show off your scriptwriting skills and now indeed to come and chat in our new chatroom. As you explained the other day, you are obviously very busy at work right now and don't have a minute otherwise you'd be hear with us talking about Knots. Please accept our apologies for being so impatient and understand that it is simply because you are held with fairly high regard on this forum. Anyway, I too hope to hear from you soon - script or no script. Take care mate http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[Jill]

I'll second that! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Knots Man]

Well, what can I say gang except thank you for paying me some nice compliments there. I'm sorry to tell you that I'm not really much further forward since Sunday as I've been away in England on a course with my work for 3 days and will be out tomorrow (Friday) and on Saturday night as well so I'll not really get much of a chance to write anything worthwhile before I next log onto the net on Sunday. All I can ask is that you all bear with me and be patient for the next few days...

[Knots Man]

Apologies to anyone waiting to see my scripts for the second reunion mini series - they'll be ready soon!

[Niamh]

Try and stick with the story involving Bobby & Betsy's real parentage Knotsman. That was my favourite and I am sure no Hollywood Hotshot would turn down a story of that calibre.

[Knots Man]

The script is almost complete folks however I'm having a little bit of bother coming up with a decent story for Karen & Mack and hope you could all help me. The stories I've written already are a little domesticated - very early Knots Landing style and I'm hoping for something with a little more pzazz so please let me know your ideas. All being well, I'll have something ready for the end of the week!

[Karen]

How about Karen having a bit of a rendezvous with someone?

And Mack getting very suspicious and upset...

After all, Karen got all upset when she found Jill Bennett's key in Mack's pocket...


Will Jason be returning?

Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Niamh]

Is the script nearly ready Knots Man? I've been logging on nearly ecery night for the last 2 weeks hoping to catch a fresh new dose of my favourite show. Hopefully you'll come up with something more original and less far fetched than the ridiculous KL Reborn. I too agree with Karen Mackenzie and think that Karen should have an affair - it would be very interesting to see the roles being reversed this time http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Richard Brown]

You talk Niamh of the roles being reversed - tell me when did Mack ever have an affair? I must've missed that.

[Niamh]

When was Mack NOT eyeing up other women? First there was Jill Bennett then a few years later there was Paula Vertosick.

[Richard Brown]

Technically though, Paula and Jill were not affairs! He looked at them, but dared not to touch!

[Niamh]

Potato potaato - whatever!

[Frank Williams]

I say let Val have her peace. No affairs. No illegal children. She deserves to have peace with all she has gone through. Life has to have some meaning.

TJ3

[Peter]

Val quite simply would not be so interesting if she wasn't suffering in some way or another. She was boring during the first reunion as the so called 'trauma' they put her through was mediocre. Like someone said beforehand JVA was at her best when Val was suffering. I say make her suffer plenty.

[Knots Man]

Just to let anyone who is interested know that the script is now complete! I would display the first episode tonight, but it will take far too long to type in and I'm heading out clubbing soon. Tomorrow (Sunday) therefore will be the big day as I'm off and will have all day to load the first of my 4 new episodes onto this site. Hope you all enjoy it...

[Idiot]

i cant wait to read this script!

<marquee> "A contract is made to be broken, but a handshake is the law of god" - JR Ewing </marquee>

[Jock Og]

Roll on 2morrow.........I am looking forward to it!

[Karen]

I'm looking forward to it too, Knots Man!!!


I'm sure it will be brilliant.

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Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Knots Man]

Thought I'd let you all know that if you log onto the net tonight by around 8 pm, then I should have loaded all of the first episode on by then. I can't do it this afternoon as I am off to see a local football match that a mate of mine is playing in.

I do hope that you all like the 4 episodes - my own personal favourite is the last episode which has lots going on in it (and will take absolutely ages to type in). Episode One is more of a scene setter and episodes 2 & 3 are a little drawn out. However the cliffhangers at the end and the major plot developments occur during this period in the story so it is absolutely essential that everyone tunes in.

I'll post all new episodes under the 'Fantasy Knots Landing' topic (this topic) so that if anyone from Hollywood does get to hear of our little project, then he/she will get to read everyone else's ideas too!

Seeya all later for the BIG premiere......

[Karen]

Roll on 8pm....

Blimey, is it only 4.30pm????

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Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Niamh]

I can't wait either - just 3 hours to go!

[Jock Og]

The drum roll is going to commence soon! LOL

[Knots Man]

Okay, so here goes guys. From KM Productions, the second 4 part reunion mini series of........

KNOTS LANDING

(Starring In Alphabetical Order)


Lorenzo Caccialanza
William Devane
Kevin Dobson
Stacy Galina
Julie Harris
Michele Lee
Donna Mills
Michelle Phillips
Ted Shackelford
Joan Van Ark

And Also Starring...
Mark Harmon as Tony Reynolds
Pat Petersen as Michael
Claudia Lonow as Diana
Joseph Cousins as Bobby
Emily Ann Lloyd as Betsy

And lots of other Surprise Guest Appearances...

[Knots Man]

The reunion begins with the Ewing family returning from Dallas following the death of Ellie Ewing. Lilimae (who has been living with Gary & Val since Al's death 2 years prior), is there to welcome them home. She has prepared dinner - though Gary dosen't feel like eating. Val tells Lilimae that Gary is a little down after learning he has inherited some land close to Southfork in Ellie's Will. Lilimae advises Val to go up & see Gary - this she does. Val learns that Gary does not want the land or any ties to Dallas and would rather sell the "damn land". Val then advises Gary to follow his heart, sell the land and construct something that his mother would've been proud of right here in California with the money. The pair then kiss...

The following day at Gary's construction office, Abby drops in to pay her respects to her ex mother-in-law. The pair are surprisingly civil to each other and Gary pours his heart out (though to a far lesser extent) to Abby. Abby is blunt and asks Gary what he gained from Ellie's inheritance. "Some stupid land - worth millions" is Gary's reply. Gary admits that this time, he dosen't feel atall ambitious - unlike the inheritance he received from his father or Paul Galveston even. Abby on the other hand is excited...

Karen has returned to the TV Chat Show circuit & after taping an episode based on age descrimination, she comments to her producer Tony on how ironic that today of all days this topic is discussed as Karen is celebrating her 60th Birthday today! Tony congratulates her though Karen is somewhat reflective...

Karen then returns home to a surprise 60th Birthday Party with her family & friends all gathered. Michael, his wife and son Sydney are all present as is Jason, Meg, Mack and Diana (along with her new husband Karl! All the neighbours are gathered too.

At the party:

Bobby & Betsy tell Meg they are having an 18th Birthday Party next week.

Karen thanks Lilimae for the buffet she made.

Kate tells Gary she is coping following the end of her marriage from Brian - who left her. Gary gives her money for Molly & her son BJ. Val however sees this...

Mack sees Karen on the back lawn thinking & checks on her. Karen insists though that she is simply tired.

Val however heads out to check on Karen and complains to Karen on how tired she is of Gary's ties with Molly. Karen however is staring into space, and does not hear a single word Val is saying. She reveals to Karen that this time she is going through the mid life crisis. She feels old, useless, depressed and un-attractive etc... Val tells her that's nonsense & reminds her that she is almost 60 herself. They joke about winding up as the 'Golden Girls' of Knots Landing sitting around in wigs cracking one liners...

END OF ACT ONE!

[Knots Man]

Several days later, Mack is in his office reading an article on 'illegal child adoption' in the 'Knots Landing Tribune'. This catches his attention.

Anne meanwhile is living in her own flat on the other side of town when the doorbell goes. It's NICK SCHILLACE! Not surprisingly, he receives a cold welcome from Anne, however Anne is lonely this weather and after a few compliments from lover boy, she soon softens. Anne lets him stay and tells him he is sleeping on the sofa - several scenes later though, he is back in her bed!!!

Nick is not the only one broke - we learn in a scene between Abby & her Bank Manager that funds are dwindling fast...

Val pops into Karen's for a break from all the party preparations (due to take place the following day). Karen though is still feeling depressed & declines an invitation to help Val & Lilimae with the party. Val comments on how Greg did not make Karen's 60th despite being invited. Karen thinks she knows the reason why...

Because Greg is hiding out in a quiet corner of his ranch locked away watching one of Laura's farewell tapes. The reason for his actions is to do with the fact that we are just several days away from the 15th Anniversary of Laura's death!In the tape (which is new to the audience), Laura tells Greg not to give up following her death or to blame himself for any wrongdoings during their marriage. She also advises him to "do the right thing" with regards to Meg's future. Could this have been the inspiration behind Greg's decision to give Meg away to Karen & Mack???

END OF ACT TWO

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[Knots Man]

The following day, Karen's boss Tony also notices her depression and invites her round to his flat after work for a drink. Surprisingly, she accepts...

Meanwhile back at the house, Mack & Meg are on their way out the door to the twins' Birthday Party when Jason arrives at the door. He is on his way back to Chicago and wanted to say "goodbye" to him & Karen before he left. Mack apologises on behalf of Karen saying how she must've got caught up at work. Jason tells how he & Julie Williams are now married with 2 kids. He also tells of how Frank re-married a lawyer he worked beside. Mack tells him how pleased he is that his life worked out - Jason thanks Mack for being the one to help give him the start in life that his father never gave him. The pair hug man to man.


Karen meanwhile sits pouring her heart out to her boss Tony on how she feels now that she has turned 60. Tony tells her that she is an attractive woman and that she shouldn't be feeling any of these things atall! Karen thanks him for the compliments and asks how he never married. Tony explains how his wife died 5 years ago and he never re-married. Instead he just threw himself into his work. Karen sympathises with him and is feeling relaxed. So relaxed that she ends up kissing Tony! She does however stop when she remembers about the twins' 18th Birthday Party. Tony however convinces her to stay a while longer - no one will even notice she is gone. The pair start kissing again...

Mack meanwhile is waiting for Karen to turn up at the party. He asks Meg who is adamant that she hasn't yet seen her.

Val meanwhile is busy embarressing Bobby in front of his girlfriend as she & Lilimae remember him as a baby...

Mack tells Gary that Karen hasn't been herself lately...

While Lilimae arrives from the kitchen of the hotel where the party is being held with a cake. The whole hall sing "Happy Birthday" to the twins. Meanwhile at the back of the hall, we see 2 teenagers emerging and making their way to the Ewing family. They are not friends of Betsy or Bobby, but claim they are indeed the real life son & daughter of Gary & Val.

What are Gary & Val to do???


END OF EPISODE ONE

[Knots Man]

Well, that's the end of Episode One folks. As I said earlier, it is more or less a scene setter for all that is to follow in the remainder of the mini series. I do hope that you all enjoyed it though!

By the way, Episode Two will air tomorrow and due to the fact it is a Bank Holiday, there will be 2 bumper episodes!!!

(Thought I'd do an EastEnders)...

[Pauline]

Argh! What next?! When's the next installment Knots Man? I want more Jason though, don't let him leave for Chicago!

[Pauline]

We must have posted at the same time...sorry! Well done Knots Man! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Knots Man]

Thanks Pauline. If you liked Episode One, then you'll love the rest as the best is still to come!!!

[Karen]

Knots Man - this is brilliant!!!!

Naughty Karen - tut tut!! He He..

I'm looking forward to the bumper edition tomorrow...

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Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Niamh]

Congratulations Knots Man on a truly brilliant script! I'm totally hooked now and i cant wait till tomorrow to see what happens with the twins. You have a hidden talent here you know!

[Niamh]

BTW loved the casting KM! Not only are you a brilliant scriptwriter but a damn good casting executive as well. I mean Mark Harmon? He is soooo sexy!!!!

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[Richard Brown]

Yeah well done mate! Great job with the script - it was definetely worth the wait. My wife and I are also totally hooked as well. Infact my wife is still trying to come to terms with the fact that Karen is being unfaithful to Mack.

Great job though!

[Richard Brown]

Small tip for everyone when reading tomorrow's episodes.

Scan the page with your mouse moving the page down wards a line at a time. It dosen't give too much away doing that and if anything adds to the suspense of what comes next!

[Jill]

Just wanna say well done as well KM. I was looking forward to the episode earlier today and I'm glad to say I wasn't disappointed. Well done. Can't wait till tomorrow now.

[Jock Og]

What a class act! Knots Man this is real strawberrys & cream stuff. It bows well for whats to come.

[Bobby_Ewing]

How did you find the time Knots Man!!!

I don't find the time to do stuff like that!!!!

Anyhoo.. it's brilliant! Keep up the good work!

And have you made Karen a bad girl!!!

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A great man once said, "Winter never fails to turn into Spring, and though we're so different, you and I, when we're together, even the cold of December feels like the middle of May"

[Knots Man]

Delighted to see that the long awaited reunion scripts I've been promising for weeks have been a resounding success. I'm sure that if you all liked what happened in tonight's episode, then you'll all love the goings on in tomorrow's double bill.

Richard - Just to let you know I tried the mouse thing again and it does work! I found myself getting all excited again and I wrote the bloody thing! P.S. Sorry I've upset your wife. Is she a Mack fan???

Niamh - Glad to see you approved of me casting Mark Harmon on the show. I was trying to think of a star name that would appeal to all middle aged women viewers and the 2 that sprang to mind were George Clooney & Mark Harmon. Due to the fact I thought Clooney would consider himself too famous to appear on Knots, I opted for Mark Harmon in the end.


Jock - "Strawberries & Cream" stuff ? If you carry on praising me any more, then my head will just get too big. Glad you enjoyed it man!

Pauline - I'm sorry to tell you, but Jason will not be appearing in my version of the reunion again. Still hopefully the real powers that be will notice your enthusiasm to feature him on the real thing.

Karen & Meg - Yes I have made Karen a bad girl (and it's all thanks to your brilliant idea last week Karen Mackenzie). How bad she gets, I'm not saying - you'll just have to tune in and see. However that particular story will take a few twists & turns before the finale!

Just to confirm tomorrow's airtimes, you can all expect the first part to be loaded on by mid afternoon, and the second part to be loaded on by around 8pm - just like tonight! All times are of course in GMT for the benefit of our American & International forum friends.

Seeya all tomorrow...

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[rhiannon]

Wow...I haven't got to the site for a while and I come back to this!! Fabulous stuff....can't wait for the next episode!!!

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Abby to Jill - "Let the second Mrs Ewing give the soon to be third Mrs Ewing a friendly warning: The first Mrs Ewing doesn't go away.....ever!"
----episode 183
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[Knots Man]

I'm glad to see you enjoyed Part One of my new reunion mini series Abby! If you sre prepared to hang around this site for the next hour or so then you'll see Episode Two being loaded on Act by Act. Or even better, go & make yourself some eggs & bacon and come back in an hour for the next installment...

[Knots Man]

So here goes with Episode Two Guys...

Wish me luck.........

[Knots Man]

Ellie Ewing is dead! And Gary has found himself in the uncomfortable position of owning Southfork Land - Land he dosen't want to own! Val wants him to sell and create something HE will find worthwhile to himself. Abby just wants him to sell...

Karen is going through a mid life crisis on her 60th Birthday. Not even the arrival of Michael, Sydney (her grandson), Diana or Jason can bring her out of her depression. It's then when she gets closer to her boss Tony Reynolds...

Greg too finds himself depressed - on the eve of the 15th Anniversary of Laura's death. We find him viewing a new batch of tapes Laura left for him & Meg before her death indicating that it was HER idea to give Meg to the Mackenzie's...

Meanwhile Nick Schillace is back in town - BROKE!!!

We discover that Abby too is broke - well, down to her last few millions. She's in need of some cash injection, and seems to be eyeing up Gary's new found inheritance...

Karen then finds herself embarking on an affair with Tony Reynolds - missing the twins' 18th Birthday Party...

And at the party itself (just days after news breaks about an investigation into illegal child adoption), the real life son & daughter of Gary & Val arrive to meet their real parents. What are Gary & Val to do???


And so.....

[Knots Man]

Back at the Ewing household, there are arguments aplenty as Val & Gary confront their real life son & daughter 'Shannon' & 'Howard'! Bobby has headed off back to his girlfriend's while Betsy is upstairs in her room being consoled by Lilimae. The real twins claim that they are adopted and were given Val's name & address after making enquiries about their real parents. Val asks what proof they have - they have none - then tells the 2 frightened teenagers that they can't walk into people's homes making accusations like this. Howard whispers to Shannon "guess this is what Mum mean't when she said this wasn't a good idea huh?". Gary is livid with the teenagers although he isn't discounting the possibility of this being true either. He asks the kids their blood type and not surprisingly they don't know. But they do provide the name of their Doctor & Medical Center so that Gary & Val can have this information checked out. Both Val & Gary are worried by this as they come to the frightening conclusion that both these kids may have been the twins taken from them exactly 18 years prior. Just to make matters worse, Howard tells Gary that the car (parked in Val's driveway) was an 18th Birthday present from his mom & dad which he received TODAY!!!

Upstairs meanwhile, Lilimae consoles Betsy who is distraught telling her that these 2 kids have just gotten mixed up. Betsy claims that people don't make mistakes like that - there's gotta be some truth in it. Lilmae is sure things will work themselves out and just hopes it is sooner rather than later...for Val's sake!

Karen returns home from her evening with Tony nipping quietly into the house with her shoes off. As she attempts to creep upstairs with the shoes in her hand, Mack emerges from the kitchen with a half drunk mug of coffee in his hand asking "Where were you all night?"...

After the so called real twins' departure, Gary & Val argue when Gary tells Val they better face up to the fact that these kids have "something concrete". Val is livid and assures Gary that there is no way in the world those kids belong to her. Gary then rhymes off a list of coincidences such as them having blonde hair, knowing Bobby & Betsy's real birth dates and being so generous with the blood type information, Family GP & Medical Center addresses - they even have cute little "All American" names, not forgetting the fact they were actually given Val's name by the adoption agency. Oh they have something concrete all right!!! Gary storms upstairs leaving Val on her own downstairs in the living room - pathetically alone...

Meanwhile Karen is busy in the kitchen telling Mack how she got caught up at work. Taping went on far later than normal due to a guest not appearing on time and in the end, Tony & her grabbed a bite later due to the fact they'd not eaten all day! To make matters worse, her mobile phone is on the blink. "So you & Tony grabbed a bite?" is Mack's reply. "MACK" replies an annoyed Karen. Mack then enquires about whether or not he should feel threatened by Tony till Karen laughs off such a suggestion! Mack then proceeds to tell Karen all about events at the party - Karen is stunned replying "Poor Val". Her instant reaction is that something isn't quite right and the pair agree to get on the case in the morning...


END OF ACT ONE

[Knots Man]

Bobby returns home from his girlfriend's at 2am. Val is waiting up for him and the pair sit and have a long chat where Val tells Bobby that whatever happens, both he & Betsy will always be her babies. Bobby asks if Val is his mum? "Of course" is Val's reply. Bobby asks how can she be so sure? Val tells him that there is a bond between a mother & her kids that can never be broken and she has felt that bond ever since the moment they were born. The pair hug...

However once Bobby heads up to bed, Val sits alone in the lounge and as she closes her eyes, soon she remembers flashbacks of that moment in the delivery room when the kids were born...

Over breakfast the following morning, Lilimae tells Gary she is worried about Val's mental state. Gary is sure she'll be fine though - she is a lot stronger nowadays and he dosen't envisage her running off to Shula, Tennessee again...

Anne meanwhile receives a mystery letter in the post...

Mack arrives at work and gets Peggy onto the adoption case claiming it's time to sort the bad guys out once and for all!

At work the following morning, Karen asks Tony not to read too much into what happened last night. Unlike Jeff Cameron though, Tony dosen't expect anything to happen and tells Karen not to feel guilty about anything - all they did was talk! Karen insists the reason she feels guilty is because she didn't talk to Mack about her problems...

Gary, Val & Mack meanwhile meet up with Howard and Shannon's Doctor to obtain blood types. The doctor is prepared for them telling how she already has authorisation from the twins' parents to give out such information. Gary, Val & Mack all look at each other...

Anne meanwhile arrives at the ranch to tell Greg that Paige sent her a letter this morning - she is getting married to Tom Ryan as the pair met up after 9 years apart recently. Greg however has little time to react to the news when Abby arrives asking to speak with Greg in private. After exchanging pleasantries (NOT) with Anne, Abby proceeds to tell Greg all about what happened at last night's party. She is worried that her involvement in the twins' kidnapping 18 years ago will be revealed now that the real twins have arrived on the scene. Gerg jokes with Abby that she may just see the inside of prison yet!

(THE PAIR ARE UNAWARE THAT ANNE IS SITTING IN GREG'S OFFICE WATCHING THEIR LITTLE CONVERSATION ON THE CCTV CAMERA)

END OF ACT TWO

[Knots Man]

After watching the conversation in full, Anne snatches the tape of the recording and replaces it with a new tape in the VCR before hurrying out of the ranch - with the CCTV tape in her bag!!!

Karen arrives at Mack's office, and is told by Peggy that he went to meet up with the GP to obtain blood types - Gary & Val picked him up about half an hour ago. Karen however dosen't want wasting any time so heads off somewhere...

Karen tries the 'human approach', and after obtaining the fake twins' address from Lilimae, goes to see their mother who claims that they approached the adoption agency after the twins started making enquiries about their real parents. Both she & her husband Don wanted this information to be kept from their kids, however the twins were insistent to say the least. That was when they approached the adoption agency who gave them Val's address. Karen is then given the name of the lady at the agency...

However when she visits the agency that day, she learns that Barbara - the agency employee has now emigrated!!!

Karen then calls Mack with this information...

Anne meanwhile shows the CCTV tape to Nick. Nick is jubilant with what he sees describing Anne as a "little genius". The pair then get to work on their latest 'get rich quick' scheme...

That night, the adoption agency Karen visited is mysteriously broken into...

While Abby makes a mystery phonecall telling the person on the other line that their company is "needed NOW"...

Val & Gary arrive home after spending the afternoon walking and talking about their problems. Karen & Lilimae are waiting for them as they give them the news that the twins have their blood type! Mack then arrives - having just had the adoption agency turned over. He tells them that Val's file is MISSING! Knowing how hard it will be to prove their case, Gary resigns himself to the fact that they will lose the twins. Val is physically sick meanwhile - suffering another one of her flashbacks. At that point, Val heads out alone - claiming she needs some air. Lilimae dosen't want her to go, but Val is adamant. Karen tells Lilimae to let her go...

A short while later, Val arrives at the beach and sits watching the waves crash against the rocks. Then a stranger turns up - it is none other than BEN!!!


END OF EPISODE TWO

[Knots Man]

Well, that's the end of the second episode folks, but don't forget that you can see the next of today's 2 episodes around 8pm tonight (GMT).

Hope to see you all then...

[rhiannon]

Excellent stuff Knots Man!!! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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Abby to Jill - "Let the second Mrs Ewing give the soon to be third Mrs Ewing a friendly warning: The first Mrs Ewing doesn't go away.....ever!"
----episode 183
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[Pauline]

Hmmm, one thing. Wouldn't Gary, Val and the twins (either set!) have just had a DNA test, rather than a blood test? They are pretty quick now I believe and widely used in the States (See Jerry Springer for details!). Now that could be a further twist...Val is their mother, but Gary is not the father!

And Ben GREAT! Just what I wanted to see! I think Gary and Val would need a bigger wedge between them for her to fall back into Ben's arms though.

Good work Knots Man, look forward to 8 o'clock!

[Knots Man]

Don't worry Pauline - I had already thought of DNA results proving the paternity of the twins. However, I have a much more interesting way of finding out who really mothered & fathered the twins so let's just assume that the DNA results will take a few days to come through - whether this would be the case in real life is another matter. However due to the fact that Episode 3 is going to take place all throughout the one night anyway, then I'm sure there would not be a quicker way of obtaining DNA results.

Good thought though - nice to see you're on the ball!

[Niamh]

I'm intrigued now as to how we are going to get out of this mess Knots Man. Great stuff though!

Infact I don't know about everyone else, but I can hear the actual characters voices in my head as I read through all the individual scenes. You have a very vivid imagination Knots Man and should be commended for your efforts.

[Richard Brown]

How sad is this?

My wife and I returned early from IKEA today as we were desperate to read the latest installment from KL!

You're script does have pulling power Knots Man. Congratulations again!

[Knots Man]

This kinda makes me feel better Richard, as I thought I was sad for writing the thing in the first place!!!

Glad to see I have 'pulling' power though.

Anyway I'm off now to load Episode Three onto this site, so I'll see you all later...

[Knots Man]

Once again folks, here goes with another exciting installment from everyone's favourite cul de sac...


DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM................

[Knots Man]

Val & Gary have been confronted with the awful truth that Bobby & Betsy may not be their's...

Karen's 'affair' with Tony is presently on hold as she helps Mack investigate the adoption scandal.

Anne has overheard Greg & Abby discuss their interest in the Ewing babies case. Anne therefore has stolen the CCTV tape with the conversation all recorded - both her & Nick are plotting their next move...

As Val & Gary wait for DNA confirmation of whether or not the twins belong to them, Val (going outta her mind) nips off to the beach for some peace & tranquility. There, she meets Ben...


And so...

[Knots Man]

Down at the beach, Val is stunned as she sees Ben for the first time in 15 years! His hair is a lot greyer now and obviously he has aged. However, it is still the same old Ben. Ben explained that he never died in South America though did come close to death. He never found Jean Hackney either, however it was when he was trying to track her down that his light aircraft crashed into a jungle. Ben was seriously injured, and as a result lost several years of his life due to amnesia in the late 1980's. He did however re-discover his talent for journalism and returned to LA three years ago working his way up the ladder. Now he's back in charge of PWC's News Department - a job which he loves!!!

Back at the Mackenzie's, Karen & Mack have arrived home for the night. Karen is frantic with worry for Val. How must she be feeling - knowing that these kids that she thought she'd given birth to, then raised watching them go through school & then college, forming relationships etc only to be told they may not belong to her. How awful - at this point Karen receives a big hug from Mack as she fears for her friend...

Back at the beach meanwhile, Val is embarking on a journey into her past. She learns that Ben is still in love with her. However by the time he had returned to LA, Val & Gary had already re-married. He knew they belonged together - hell everyone did! Ben believed it would be in Val's best interests to stay out of the picture - even though this decision has tore him apart. As Ben becomes emotional, Val reaches out and kisses him...

Michael meanwhile arrives at Karen & Mack's to visit his mum. He has his son Sydney with him, and asks after Val. Karen is too upset to speak - opting instead to hold her half sleeping 5year old grandson in her arms. This is a tender moment for Grandmother & Grandson as Karen contemplates what her friend is going through...

Next door though, Val isn't the only one going through an agonising wait as Gary finds himself consoling Lilimae as he hears her weeping on the balcony. He steps out to comfort her and listens to her agony as Lilimae tells how she has looked after those kids and loved those kids ever since the moment they were born. Gary tells her all will work itself out - deep down though, he has difficulty believing this...


END OF ACT ONE

[Knots Man]

By now, Val & Ben have moved into a beach diner...

While Gary opts to go for a drive himself - he drives out the cul de sac...

Nick arrives home from the travel agency - before him & Anne go through with their dastardly plan, he bought them an insurance policy. Two one way tickets to ...Peru!


Ben tells Val in the diner that after they found the babies back in 85, he worried this had happened. However after seeing the bond between Val & the kids, he is sure that they belong to her. Val asks how he found out about the twins' adoption case - Ben however dosen't reveal his source claiming that's not what is important now. The important thing now is that they focus on being real parents to Bobby & Betsy in their time of need. Val smiles - she knows that Ben is right!

Nick visits Abby with the incriminating CCTV tape - telling Abby it is her's. FOR A PRICE!!!

While Anne does likewise with Greg. However Anne ain't having such an easy time because Greg threatens to go to the police saying he'll report Anne for breaking and entering and theft! Anne however has a trick up her sleeve and resorts to Plan B! She then produces a briefcase full of reports, telephone converstions etc that shows what Abby REALLY got up to with his business in Thailand! Greg is suddenly interested and goes for his cheque book. Anne though is greedy and wants the money wired into her bank account TONIGHT!!!

Abby is then left at home to view the CCTV tape alone - in a fit of rage however, she throws her glass of champagne at the TV set shouting "Damn you Nick"...

Greg meanwhile gets on the case calling his private detective friend Myers to call round, IMMEDIATELY.

Back at Anne's, she & Nick are celebrating with champagne till Nick remembers they have a flight to catch in 5 hours time. They better pack...

It's late now, and Val dosen't want to stay out any later as she knows her family will be worried. Ben believes it's best they part company now as he has a partner back home waiting for him and Val has Gary. Anymore meetings would only cause them grief. The pair agree to part company knowing they will never see each other again. So after a long emotional, tender kiss, Val walks away - obviously choked as we see Ben's image behind her becoming fainter and fainter...


END OF ACT TWO

[Knots Man]

As the long night continues...

Lilimae is worried about Val & Gary's whereabouts so recruits Karen & Mack and Kate to help look for them. Mack decides to look for Val while Kate goes looking for Gary. Karen stays at home to be with Lilimae.

Greg produces the documents for Myers to investigate...

Kate finds Gary - drunk in a bar!!!

While Val returns home to the news that Gary is missing. Lilimae though hugs Val - just relieved that she is okay.

Kate attempts to sobre Gary up with coffee back at her house...

Val tells Karen that she has had the most amazing night - but she'll tell her all about it later.

Greg calls Abby asking her to call round now. Abby refuses as it is 4.30am in the morning - but Greg insists she calls. He has something important to tell her...

Myers meanwhile is investigating the paperwork that Greg gave him and notices something is not quite right...

Kate & Gary talk about the mess things are in. Kate tells Gary that he should be supporting Val & the kids in their time of need. Rather than heading out for a drive on his own, he should've went looking for Val - and would probably have found his answer there quicker than in the bottom of a bottle. Gary realises she is right and agrees to go & look for Val. Kate however calls first to say that she has found Gary and she learns that Val has returned. Whenever she tells Gary, Gary asks one more favour - that he sees Molly before he goes. Kate agrees to his request...

Meanwhile Abby arrives at Sumner's to the news that he is planning to head round to the Mackenzie's first thing in the morning to tell them all about what he knows with regards to the twins' kidnapping. Abby panics and wants to knows what he is gonna say. At that point however, Myers returns with news. Greg jokes on how he employs him for the speed at which he operates - just 3 hours to come up with something! Myers comments on how an amateur could've found what he found - because at the top of one of the faxes Anne said came from Abby's supposed Thailand operation scandal is the date & time of when the fax was sent - YESTERDAY!!! SIX MONTHS AFTER ABBY'S RETURN FROM THAILAND. Not even were Anne & Nick bright enough to cut the time out of one of the alleged faxes! Abby of course does not have a clue what they are on about, however Greg promises to explain later. First, they have Anne & Nick to find...

While Anne & Nick leave the apartment behind heading off in a taxi, bound for the airport...

Kate walks in on Gary as he watches Molly sleeping - she sits with him enjoying for a few brief seconds what could have been normality for her. As Gary & Kate ponder on what might have been, they find themselves suddenly drawn to each other, and share a kiss. The pair however are unaware that they are being watched..... by Brian!!!

How in the world will they get themselves out of this one???

END OF EPISODE THREE

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[Karen]

Well, Knots Man - what can I say??

This is better than the re-union that we saw only a couple of months back!!!

I can't wait for the final instalment!!!

Have you by any chance considered a career change after all the well deserved praise you've received so far??

Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Knots Man]

Before you all jump on the bandwagon, yes there are several unanswered questions such as What the hell was Brian Cunningham doing arriving at Kate's at 6am in the morning?

And would Gary really have been in a fit enough state to go looking for Val? Of course not - he'd have got Karen to do the driving.

Don't think I haven't thought of these questions myself - however to sit and type in all the possible explanations would have detracted from the enjoyment of reading the script I believe.

So I ask you to use your imagination in these instances - that's if I don't get to explain the answers tomorrow night for you!!!

[Knots Man]

Hi Karen. I've just discovered your message - we must be logged on at the same time.

Thanks once again for your kind comments. To be honest, the script was fairly easy to write as I wrote all the material myself while being away on business with my work. It's amazing what you can do to fill the time in a Stakis Hotel - and it sure was cheaper than propping up the hotel bar!

Anyway I hope the rest of you enjoy the script as much as Karen has and don't forget to tune in tomorrow night at 8pm for the final installment. Tomorrow night's episode is fairly lengthy and I'll need to get an early night tonight to brace myself for the task of typing it all in.

I'm off to the pub now for a well earned drink, though I'll log on later to see how you all enjoyed it. Do feel free to ask any questions and I'll try and answer them later...

Take Care

Knots Man

[Jill]

Just though I'd let you know Knotsman that I've just tuned in to the latest chapter of your brilliant little script. I thought I'd squeeze it in between Coronation Street and Eastenders.

Can I just tell you that it was way better than any of the mince featured on Corrie, and I don't suppose Easties will be much better.

Both those shows would be lucky to have you on their script team.

Cant wait til 2morrow night http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Niamh]

I too tuned in after watching corrie and think that your script was way better. How nice to see all my favourite Knots Landing characters involved in this latest reunion. Karen hit the nail on the head when she said it was better than the first reunion. If the real producers make half as good a job of it as you have done Knots Man then we are in for a real treat.

Bravo!

[Jock Og]

Gary boozing again, Val traumatic, Karen doing the neighbourly thing, Greg sneaking about and Abby trying to dig herself out of a hole, it's authentic Knots Landing by all accounts.

I think it's high time u had a look @ that CV of urs Knots Man!

HI KNOTS MAN, IT'S RICKY BROWN'S WIFE HERE. JUST WANT TO PASS ON MY CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER FINE EPISODE. HUBBY AIN'T IN RIGHT NOW - OUT BOOZING WITH HIS MATES. BUT I'VE BEEN ASKED TO PASS ON HIS CONGRATS AS WELL AS WISHING TO DO SO MYSELF.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO ALL THE BOTHER OF ENTERTAINING US WITH A FINE DOSE OF VINTAGE ENTERTAINMENT THEN THE LEAST WE CAN DO IS THANK YOU.

WELL DONE AGAIN.

Pleased to see that Ben is back though disappointed that Cathy wasn't brought back too. There was potential here for a real love triangle.

to be fair I don't think a love triangle between val, ben and cathy would've been as strong a lead story as the adoption saga. I mean could val really fall in love with ben after all these years? we all know that gary was val's first love. her only love.

[Richard Brown]

I'm not being biased here, but I agree with my wife. I think Val's encounter with Ben was very realistic. After 15 years (and with Gary back on the scene), it would have been impossible for Val & Ben to reconcile. What Knots Man very cleverly did was bring these 2 characters together under extraordinary circumstances, and show the audience that these 2 people never stopped loving each other. Gary however is Val's only true love and to have the story end otherwise would've been unreal indeed.

[Richard Brown]

BTW Knots Man,

A mate of mine tonight who has written short stories and had them published has suggested you do the same. Either that, or contact the BBC or something with several script ideas for some of their top shows.

Talent like this should not go to waste.

[Niamh]

Thought I'd comment on some clever little moments from KM'S recent reunion script:

Michael's Son Sydney - a clever touch Knots man.

Laura's Anniversary - I worked it out and you are absolutely right KM. Laura died just a few weeks after the twins celebrated their third birthday.

The Newspaper - Well Done for remembering that the KL Tribune was the residents local paper.

BJ - Does this stand for Brian Junior?

I'm sure I'll think of more clever touches later.

[Knots Man]

Yet another busy night on the forum.

What can I say except thank you, thank you and thank you.

I'll try and send you all individual messages as a sign of my appreciation - so here goes...

[Knots Man]

WOW! What a compliment to be told you should be writing for the likes of Corrie & EastEnders - the nation's top two programmes.

I'm glad you found the script enjoyable - hope you like tomorrow night's edition. After that, you'll be hiring me to write a sequel to the Titanic...

[Knots Man]

Glad you noticed all the little extra's I threw in. My own personal favourite was Sydney!!!

Hope you enjoy the last part tomorrow...

[Knots Man]

What can I say man!

You're support and encouragement was one of the reason's I decided to do this script.

I'm glad you appreciated that the scripts to date have been just like Classic Knots Landing.

Just wait till you see the finale tomorrow!!!

[Knots Man]

As I said to Jock, I would not have did this script unless I'd been encouraged all the way.

Well, the same applies to you!

Thanks for your positive feedback & support - I know you're gonna find tomorrow night's finale mouth watering to say the least...

[Knots Man]

Glad to see the script was worth rushing home from IKEA for.

I noticed that you are Scots.

Just hope that it wasn't IKEA in Newcastle - that would have been a trek back home!

Don't be going shopping for DIY tomorrow night - you'll miss the finale!!!

[Knots Man]

Glad to see you've returned to the fold. Hope I'm keeping you interested in our site with the reunion scripts.

Don't miss out tomorrow night. It's going to be brilliant!!!

[Knots Man]

Glad to see you too are enjoying the 'reunion'.

I remember that you too wrote a few ideas.

Perhaps you can write the next reunion!

Enjoy!!!

[Knots Man]

Thanks for your feedback as well - I'm sure you too would do as good a job if you tried.

P.S. Don't give a shit about all that's going on with that gay topic. You have more people on your side than not, and all us who know you know you'd never offend anyone.

Enjoy the last part tomorrow!

[Knots Man]

Well that's about me folks. Hope I've not missed anyone out.

For anyone who has been living on Planet Mars tonight, let me remind you that the last of my scripts will air tomorrow night at 8pm. Due to the fact I'm working tomorrow though, I'd ask you all not to tune in till nearer 9 as I'll probably not have everything loaded on for 8pm.

Thanks again for all the kind comments.

Knots Man http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Danny G]

Just wanted to join everyone in praising you for an excellent job well done. I started reading this forum on Saturday night and I have been logging on all weekend waiting to see what stories you had up your sleeve.

I'm especially looking forward to tonight's show.
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[Richard Brown]

Just for the record - it was IKEA in Edinburgh.

Thanks for the interest though.

Disappointed to see that Abby dosen't have more of a prominent role in the 'reunion'.

[rhiannon]

I bet Abby is building up to something wicked!!!

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Abby to Jill - "Let the second Mrs Ewing give the soon to be third Mrs Ewing a friendly warning: The first Mrs Ewing doesn't go away.....ever!"
----episode 183
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i'd say you're right Abby.

[Niamh]

Can't wait. Just 5 hours to go.

Yippee! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Knots Man]

Just keep watching. I'm sure you'll all agree that Abby is the star in the final episode...

[Knots Man]

Well, tonight folks is the last episode - and due to the fact that there is so much material to load on, I'll need to separate the episode into 4 separate acts to prevent me from being timed out.

Hope you all enjoy the final installment!

[Knots Man]

So here goes with the final nailbiting installment of 'Knots Landing'...

[Knots Man]

Anne & Nick have blackmailed Sumner & Abby respectively with the incriminating CCTV tapes. Sumner however has uncovered evidence that proves Anne & Nick have conned him and so he has set out to find them. Problem is though, Anne & Nick are on their way to Peru...

While an encounter with ex husband Ben at the beach has made Val see that she belongs at home supporting Gary & the kids through the adoption crisis...

Karen & Mack's marital problems have taken a back seat as they set out to help Gary & Val's investigation...

And as Kate finds a drunken Gary drowning his sorrows in a bar...

Brian has walked in on the pair as they share a kiss...


And so...

[Knots Man]

Gary returns home at 6am as Kate (along with the kids), heads off in the people carrier looking for Brian who has sped off in a rage. When Gary walks in to the bedroom, he senses that Val is anxious and suspicious - though Val is feeling guilt after spending last night with Ben, so dares not to ask any questions. Gary assures Val though that nothing happened - he was just spending quality time with Molly - at least he knows she is his daughter. Val tells him to "stop it" urging him to believe that the twins are their's. Hasn't he picked up that much in 18 years - the ability to recognise his own genes? Val dosen't know where those other kids came from & she feels sorry for them that they can't find their mamma, but she knows that she is not that mamma and she urges Gary to know he is not their father! Gary is filled with a new sense of hope for the first time in this crisis - Kate was right. He would've found his answer with Val and not in that damn bottle. Gary stands smiling at Val with a renewed confidence...

Meanwhile Sumner, Abby & Myers search Anne's apartment - finding the wardrobe and dressers empty. There is only one place therefore that they can be - the airport...

Brian meanwhile has went round to Olivia's in a state. He tells Olivia all about Kate & 'Ewing' and how we waited all night outside Kate's for her to return home. He wanted to surprise her & was gonna ask for a second chance. Olivia is sure that Kate was just comforting Gary in his despair and that the kiss didn't mean anything. She tells Brian that if he spills the beans on what he saw, the main people who'll get hurt are Val & the kids - and they've been through enough already! At that moment, Kate arrives...

Sumner, Abby & Myers are stuck in traffic as Greg loses patience with Abby (who is moaning). He tells 'Blondie' that he has been rumbled by the pair and if she stands a chance of seeing her missing millions, then she better stop complaining.

Anne & Nick however are one step ahead of them as they nervously head through passport control...

Val & Betsy talk over breakfast in the kitchen. Betsy doubts that all will work itself out maintaining she'll head off & find a condo rather than be forced to live with new parents. Val tells her it won't come to that. Betsy asks how can she be so sure? Val then proceeds to say how she has relied on "gut instinct" all her life. She tells how she knew the twins were alive when everyone else believed they were dead, and when she was kidnapped in 92, she knew she'd see her family again. Now she was right then, and is right now. Betsy & Bobby belong to her - end of story. The pair hug...

At Olivia's, Brian & Kate talk through their problems with Brian apologising for the pain he has caused Kate by being unfaithful in the past. He has no right to judge her for an innocent kiss with Gary. He asks Kate if they can give it another go? Kate thinks about her answer...

Greg, Abby & Myers meanwhile arrive at the airport and insist they see the reservation lists for all the airlines telling airport officials that this is a "criminal investigation". Nick & Anne's names however are nowhere to be found...

As Anne & Nick get strapped into their seats on the aircraft, Nick promises Anne a new start for them both referring to her as 'Mrs Delvecchio'. (we can assume by this that the pair are travelling under false passports)...

Back on the ground, Greg comforts a distraught (and broke) Abby by telling her not to worry - they'll be back one day...


END OF ACT ONE

[Knots Man]

Later that day, Greg visits the Mackenzies with the kind of information they have been waiting for. He produces a list of names with Val Ewing's name and address on it and an address belonging to HARRY & SHEILA FISHER. (This is the same list that Ruth gave to Abby during the Season 6 finale). Greg explains that the adoption agency in question was owned by an old colleague of his father's, and when Greg learned that it was under investigation, he carried out his own investigation as he was suspicious. He hands all the evidence to Mack (who is cautiously grateful), in order that Mack can finally take the firm to court. Meg asks Karen if this means that Bobby & Betsy will be staying next door, Karen happily replies "yes"

The Mackenzies tell the Ewings the good news & the two families celebrate...

Brian visits Abby & receives a cold reception. Abby tells him how he shamed the family with his adulterous behaviour. Brian replies tht she has a cheek to talk. Abby then slaps Brian who proceeds to tell her that he & Kate are giving it another go...

Sumner tells Myers he has another assignment for him...

Karen & Val sit in the Mackenzie's kitchen talking about her depression etc. Karen tells her she needed her friend back as she had no one to talk to. Karen then proceeds to tell Val everything about her & Tony claiming that nothing happened - though it could've as Tony made her feel special again, attractive and appreciated. She then goes on to tell Val about how nice it was to have something to "get her teeth into" with regards to the adoption investigation and how it showed her what a dynamic force her & Mack were - and indeed still are!

KAREN IS UNAWARE THAT MACK IS STANDING AT THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN LISTENING TO EVERYTHING BEING SAID. HE SMILES AND WALKS AWAY...

While Abby arrives at Greg's ranch wanting to know what he told the Mackenzie's. Greg assures her he told them nothing "concrete" claiming that he is the hero and she is off the hook...for now!

Kate & Molly have an emotional farewell with Gary prior to heading back to New York tomorrow after 5 years away...

Then the following morning arrives with Abby & Olivia waving goodbye to Brian, Kate & the kids at the airport...

The pair then arrive home to a phonecall - Jeff Cunningham has been killed in a car crash...


END OF ACT TWO

[Knots Man]

The following day, Mack arrives down for breakfast - Karen tells him that Meg has already left...

We see Meg kneeling by Laura's grave on the 15th Anniversary of her death. Greg then arrives and says a little prayer with her before the pair have a chat. Greg tells Meg how he & Laura would sing her to sleep at night, tell her stories etc... He also tells Meg how Laura had the most wonderful red hair, a sense of humour and a great "free spirit". He explains how Laura advised him to look at Meg everytime he was missing her. Greg tells Meg that he does this all the time - and everytime he does, he sees that glowing spirit of Laura in her eyes...

Gary then arrives home from the travel agent's to tell the family they are all heading off for a family Christmas in FLORIDA!!!

Karen & Meg talk later that day about Laura with Karen telling her much the same information about her mom. And Karen proceeds to tell Meg that although Mack & Greg don't always see eye to eye, Mack recognises the decency in Greg - and all because Greg handed Meg over to them. That is the kind of gift that no amount of money can buy...

Abby calls Sumner that night from San Francisco (Jeff's funeral) to find out if Anne & Nick have been in contact. Greg tells her he hasn't heard a peep from them. Abby tells Greg she has some good news for him and when Greg puts down the phone, he mutters to himself "Make the most of it Blondie - cos it's not gonna last"...

The following day the Ewings & Mackenzie's hold a late Thanksgiving barbecue:

At the gathering,

Val tells Karen all about Ben's return, what happened etc...

Mack tells Gary that Karen was just feeling a little "down" that's all - and he has the perfect present to cheer her up...

Meg pokes fun at the twins for going to see Mickey & Mini at their age - Betsy claims she is jealous...

And Lilimae & Val plan their itinerary in Florida.

Then Mack makes an announcement to all telling what a tough year it has been, and how they should all be grateful that they had each other during it. He then tells Karen how he knows her 60th Birthday has gotten her down recently and announces to everyone that he has arranged for the perfect "pick me up" for her...

WE THEN SEE KAREN PRESENTING A 'FIGHT AGAINST CRIME ' TV SERIES CALLED 'CRIMEWATCH CALIFORNIA'
...

END OF ACT THREE

[Knots Man]

Several days later once Jeff's funeral has passed, we see Abby drive up to the site where Lotus Point once stood. She gets out the car, takes a deep breath and smiles...

Abby then arrives at Sumner's Ranch to tell him that Jeff Cunningham was very generous to her & the kids in his will leaving his business estate (a golf course)to her in his will. Abby however learned several days later that Lotus Point was back on the market again, so she sold the Golf Course to a buyer AT THE FUNERAL, and a few days later bought Lotus Point with the money!!! Greg then tells Abby he has had some personal good news recently too. Abby challenges him to beat that. Greg is sure he can...

Greg then proceeds to tell Abby how he has done his homework, and learned that she hired Ben Gibson to walk back into Val's life. Abby is stunned - though claims she didn't 'hire' him, she simply informed him of the situation with the twins claiming he wanted to see her. "Whatever" is Greg's reply - but that's not all...

Karen, Mack and Meg wave the Ewings off on holiday delighted that all has worked out in the end for their neighbours. As they walk back up the lawn and into the house, Karen asks Mack if he knew about Ben's return. Mack did - and wishes his old friend the very best "whatever he is up to now"...

At that point we see Ben return home from another hard day at PWC to receive a big hug from his 'partner' - it's CATHY!!!

Meanwhile at the Sumner Ranch, Sumner & Abby are still playing guessing games - with Greg trying to work out Abby's motive for wanting Gary & Val apart again. Abby tells him to "shut up" but Greg carries on - guessing that it probably had something to do with Ellie Ewing's inheritance and the fact she was near enough broke at the time. Infact, he wouldn't be surprised if Abby manufactured the whole adoption scandal herself - hiring a set of 18 year old twins, a mother & father, a secretary and a doctor to collaborate with her plan. (Abby is chalk white at this point). Greg laughs however at how she nearly got away with it. Still things could be worse - everyone could know. Now however no one does know - except him...

GREG THEN HEADS OFF TO GET HIS FISHING GEAR READY AS HE IS EMBARKING ON A VACATION FOR THE HOLIDAYS, LEAVING ABBY STANDING THERE ON HER OWN - STUNNED.

And as the camera freezes on Abby, we are left wondering - could Abby really be that evil???

END OF MINI SERIES

[rhiannon]

Truly Excellent Knots Man!!!! I enjoyed every minute!!!! Thanks!!!

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Abby to Jill - "Let the second Mrs Ewing give the soon to be third Mrs Ewing a friendly warning: The first Mrs Ewing doesn't go away.....ever!"
----episode 183
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[Knots Man]

Thank you Abby!!!

[Knots Man]

Well folks, that's it - the 'mini series' is over. I hope you all enjoyed it!

I thought it would be much more fun to end with a little bit of mystery rather than the cheesy style of ending the first mini series produced.
Could Abby really be that evil?

Let me know your thoughts everyone...

[Knots Man]

Well, after loading all that onto the forum and answering a reply to that cheeky b*****d who was slagging off Knots earlier, I'm off now to get my dinner... http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Idiot]

That was just absolutelymentalorientalricedupmaddyfabulous!!!
(Thats a good comment btw)

Three cheers for Knots Man!

<marquee> "A contract is made to be broken, but a handshake is the law of god" - JR Ewing </marquee>

[Karen]

Well..what can I say...except absolutely brilliant!!! Phew!!!

What a cliffhanger!! I bet Abby is at the bottom of it - nothing would surprise me more. And all the characters came back, Cathy, Ben, Lilimae, etc

This is better than the dramas that we get on TV nowadays!!!

Knots Man - what is your next step? Do you bosses know you write excellent stuff like this??


Keep us informed, please.....

Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Richard Brown]

Wonderful! Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!

Big hand for Knots Man!

just want to join in with my husband in thanking Knots Man for entertaining us all over the last 3 days with a script that was far meatier than anything the original series produced.

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[Niamh]

Yes a big well done for the enthralling final episode tonight - I didn't want it to end.

Congratulations

[Niamh]

Don't suppose you'll do a Christmas special for us would you?

[Niamh]

BTW, has anyone else noticed how many views this topic has attracted over the last few days? The other night i was shocked that the figure was standing at 2000. Now it's well over 3100 and still rising.

1100 viewers in 3 days - that's more than Channel 5 gets!

[Jill]

Amazing stuff!!!!!!
WOW!!!
If only I had that talent!

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I think we should all campaign for a Christmas special like Nianmh said.

Well done again http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Danny G]

Just caught the last part of your script 'knots man'. This is classy material.

Are you sure you have never written anything before?

Well done anyway.

[Danny G]

Hope I'm not being pushy, but a Christmas special or some other reunion would be brilliant. Just something to consider.

[Christine]

Great stuff, Knots Man!!!
I especially enjoyed the storyline around the twins, what a great idea. I liked the idea of the mystery ending too, I vividly pictured Donna Mills playing this scene while reading it.

To all the other KL fans who can't wait for more fan fiction I would like to recommend the fan fiction web series Knots Landing Reborn.
It is really good, in the beginning you have to get used to some changes but after a while you just can't stop reading.
Try it out!

[Pauline]

WOW! What more can I say?! On top of the Christmas special, how about a mid-May special, summer special, Halloween special, Guy Fawkes night special...OK, maybe that's pushing it a bit.

Question: How long did each episode take to write?

I think you've inspired me to go back to my writing as soon as poss. Maybe even a script too! How about a partnership? KL Industries? Sumner & co? Mackenzie, Fairgate & Ewing? Let's 'do' lunch! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Knots Man]

Many thanks to all of you for the kind comments you have all posted throughout the last 24 hours - sorry I didn't get a chance to come back on the net last night, but I ended up going out.

Anyway the idea of a Christmas special is a good one that believe it or not actually appeals to me as I had many more ideas that I could not fit into a 4 parter - so roll on Christmas. Though the idea of a special ever other month in the year may be a bit much!

Glad to see you all enjoyed what was a little bit of harmless fun and thanks for being kind with the criticism. Sorry there were parts you were disappointed in Cathy, but I hope the rest of you appreciated what I am fully aware, was a very amateur piece of scriptwriting.

Thanks again!

Knots Man

[Knots Man]

By the way Pauline, sorry for being ignorant there - I posted a message intending to answer your question, then got carried away.

With regards to the writing of the episodes, it really wasn't that hard. The basic foundation of the script (the adoption scandal) was dreamed up weeks ago whenever I started making posts on this topic. I had no idea that the topic would attract so much interest and even more so that others would start telling me to commission scripts!

Whenever I decided to take everyone up on their suggestions, I sat down one night making lots of storyline suggestions on paper - this was helped by the fact I was sent to England for a few days with my company, so the scriptwriting filled many a lonely night. By the time I returned, the script was ready - though I have to confess that I was still making amendments as late as Monday night, just 24 hours prior to the finale's airing. The story I added in (for those who are curious) was the one concerning Jeff Cunningham's death.

Anyway, I hope this answers your question.
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[Niamh]

Glad to see Knots Man that you are keen to do a Christmas Special! Only 7 months to go http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Danny G]

How about doing it weekly Knots Man? The demand is definetely there and I'm sure you'd make a great job of it.

[Cathy]

Actually KM, I am the one who posted the message about Abby - simply stating that I didn't think we had seen enough of her however after reading the last of your episodes tonight, I understand why she was so quiet in the first few episodes and think you made her truly wonderful in the last episode. Believe me, I wasn't complaining and certainly was not disappointed at all in the script. It was magnificent to read.

Well Done,

From Cathy.
xxx

[Niamh]

I love the idea of making this reunion a weekly event. It is miles better than KL Reborn which is just too far fetched for me. Knots Man's version may not have had the fancy them or graphics, but it was a perfect example of the quality that the original Knots had to offer.

What does everyone else think? Can we persuade him to write more episodes for us?

[Niamh]

Sorry about the spelling above - I did of course mean to say the fancy 'theme'.

Whoops...... http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[Christine]

Sorry for going off topic but I would like to know why Niamh thinks KL Reborn is far fetched.
I personally don't like the return of Laura and the new story around Val (about her whereabouts when she escaped from the Treadwell people. They made up she ended up with Harold Dyers family in Miami, was hididng there, got involved with Harolds uncle, got raped, horrible stuff like that!)
But most of the storylines are just great!!!

[Joshua]

I only just got a chance today to read all of the great material Knots Man!!
What can I say? I am more flabbergasted than Karen was at the end of Knots Landing, lol.
Excellent stuff! I seriously think you should look at getting it published or made into film!
Well done, and thanks, it was great!!! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Joshua]

Also. maybe someone out there could remix a theme tune for Knots Mans mini series! That would be great! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Richard Brown]

There is nothing I'd love greater than to see a script of this quality on a weekly basis. But would it really be fair for us to expect the guy to write something like this every single week and maintain such a high quality? I'm sure he must have a life!

[Knots Man]

With regards to making this reunion a weekly event, I'd love to say yes, but unfortunately I have the kind of job that requires me being away from home a lot, so episodes would 'air' on different days each week and I probably wouldn't have the time.

That and the fact I do have a life as well...

[Knots Man]

By the way, it would be really cool if someone could take Joshua up on his idea and produce a theme for us as I definetely will write more episodes at some point in the future.

Glad you enjoyed the 'reunion' Joshua!!!

[Niamh]

Sorry to hear that you'll not be doing the scripts on a weekly basis Knots Man though I do understand your reasons.

BTW -loved your suggestion earlier on about Jill's possible comeback. I can just picture the big cliffhanger that year ending with Gary meeting up with Sally's friend for the first time and seeing her face. Gary could have asked if her name was Jill or something without the audience seeing her face, and we'd then have been left for 6 months to find out if it really was Jill or something.

Cool idea definetely http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Bobby_Ewing]

I have a really big confession to make Knots Man and I must appologise!!

I haven't actually read any of your script yet! I have only glanced at it!

So I've eventually copied and pasted it all and printed it out and I will read it!

LOL

Well done.. it is huge!!!!!

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A great man once said, "Winter never fails to turn into Spring, and though we're so different, you and I, when we're together, even the cold of December feels like the middle of May"

[Niamh]

I'm sure that KL Reborn brings pleasure into many people's lives recreating the magic of the original series, but for me, it just dosen't grab my attention the way the actual programme did. The story concerning Laura's death was just too far fetched and they seem to have brought back too many past characters and feature too many Dallas crossover plots for the story to remain believeable.

On the other hand, I do think the layout of the site is excellent along with all the various seasonal themes. If we could have one of those themes combined with one of Knots Man's scripts then I'm sure we would have a winning formula.

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[Jill]

I've tried to get into this story as well but I don't find it compulsive viewing either. Glad to see you share my view Niamh. Thought I was alone there http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[visitor]

ive actually just came from the website of knot's landing reborn and enjoyed the latest episode. laura and richard have met up and it is very interesting seeing how all the old favourites are getting on with there lives.

[Idiot]

if u want a theme, i could make one up! i have a large number of the themes from napster.

<marquee> "A contract is made to be broken, but a handshake is the law of god" - JR Ewing </marquee>

[Richard Brown]

Jason - the very man! My wife said you were on the forum the other night wanting to know our whereabouts. Just to let you know we come from Pollokshields on the south side of Glasgow.

[Idiot]

i have made the theme, but i am having trouble uploading it.

<marquee> "A contract is made to be broken, but a handshake is the law of god" - JR Ewing </marquee>

[Danny G]

Can't wait to hear your new theme Jason. I love the Knots Landing theme http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Pauline]

I have an idea! How many people are there reading this thread? Lots to put it simply. Well if we all chipped in a bit each week Knots Man could quit his job to become a full-time script writer just for us! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Pamela Barnes]

I made a post about revamping the site, we could include a fan fiction. It doesn't have to be everyweek, you could write several mini series. The first mini series take start where the reunion movie ended. That makes it different from KLR and also gives scope not to have the pressure of writing weekly. Just a thought http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Niamh]

Congratulations Knots Man on achieving over 4000 views for Fantasy Knots Landing! I think we can safely say this is probably the most popular topic on our forum to date.

Well done for creating it!

[Knots Man]

I've made a posting on your very own topic regarding a future serial which I am more than happy to write for the site.

The posting in question details my plans so I'll not go into it all again, however you can let me know what you think once you read it...

Knots Man

[Knots Man]

Hey - you're getting good at this scriptwriting Niamh. Maybe we can write the next reunion together...

[Knots Man]

You are forgiven for not reading the script!!!

Let me know what you think of it...

[Knots Man]

I love your idea about me quitting my job and you lot paying me! I must warn you though, I don't come cheap!!!

Though I'm still a bargain in comparison with the real scriptwriters...

[Knots Man]

It would be absolutely great if you could create a theme for us as I may be needing it soon if we start up a regular fantasy serial.

Let us know when you have one ready so we can give it the royal seal of approval...

[Niamh]

So youre gonna write a serial for us?

Brilliant - cant wait. http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Richard Brown]

Okay so we've spent the last few days praising Knots Man for the excellent script he wrote for us last week - but where do we go now? From what I can recall, the whole reason behind writing a reunion script was so we could encourage the show's producers and Warner Bros/CBS executives to commission a new mini series.

Does anyone know of any people or addresses we could take the script to so we can show them we mean business?

[Jock Og]

Richard we have been using the addresses listed below in the Get Dallas Back campaign:-

Leslie Moonves, President/CEO
CBS
7800 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA. 90036-2188

Mel Karmazin, President/COO
CBS Corporation
51 W. 52nd St.
New York, N.Y. 10019

Nancy Tellem, President
CBS Entertainment
7800 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA. 90038-2188

CBS Audience Services
524 West 57th St.
New York, N.Y. 10019
Email: audsvcs@cbs.com

Peter Roth (Pres. WBTV)
300 Television Plaza
Burbank, CA 91505
peter.roth@warnerbros.com

Ted Shackelford
12305 Valleyheart Drive
Studio City, CA 91604
USA

Joan Van Ark
10950 Alta View Dr.
Studio City, CA 91604
USA

[Karen]

I think it would be good if the site were to include a forum specifically for this - A Get KL Back Forum - when it is revamped...


Then everybody would be able to post and tell others on what they are doing and how they are getting on!!

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Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Idiot]

i second that motion karen!

<marquee> "A contract is made to be broken, but a handshake is the law of god" - JR Ewing </marquee>

[Niamh]

Hi Knots Man,

I just want to say sorry if you are about to read or have read the topic by Pamela started up today regarding KL Reborn. In the process of replying, I referred to areas of your script last week as being 'bizarre'.

I hope that you are not offended in any way by this comment like the makers of KL Reborn have been and hopefully if you read the posting in detail, youll find I had some nice things to say about your script.

Sorry once more - I really did appreciate all your hard work last week and would like to thank both you and the producers of KL Reborn for the hard work you put into these sites and for entertaining all of us in your free time.

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[Andy Ewing]

HEY KNOTSMAN I UNDERSTAND YOU ARE PLANNING TOO START A KNOTS SERIES ON THIS SITE JUST TO LET YOU KNOW I WILL HELP WITH TAKING TURNS WRITING EPISODES ETC. I UNDERSATND THAT YOU THINK IT WOULDN'T BE POSSIBLE TO CREATE A WEEKLY SERIES BUT MAYBE WITH THE HELP OF A FEW PEOPLE IT WILL !
YOU CAN Email ME IF YOU ARE INTRESTED IN MY OFFER.andy_orchy@lineone.net

[Richard Brown]

So Knots Man - what have done with those addresses Jock gave you the other night? Have you sent off anything yet? The sooner we get this ball rolling the better!

[Karen]

I don't think it should just be left up to Knots Man to set the ball rolling...

I think all of us who are keen to see another re-union need to write as well, I would say the more people who write/send emails, the more chance we have of getting taken seriously...

Has anyone had a look at the Get Dallas Back forum? I think we need to go down the same road as the Dallas fans have to start with and see what happens.

When I get a chance at the weekend, I will write some letters and send them off!!

Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Jill]

Here Here Karen! I think we all have a duty to do our bit! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Bobby_Ewing]

Hey, after i finish my exams in about 4 weeks, I will become more activly involved and will post of letters etc...

Some one shout at me and get me doing something... Now I know this is going to be Karen!!!

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A great man once said, "Winter never fails to turn into Spring, and though we're so different, you and I, when we're together, even the cold of December feels like the middle of May"

[Karen]

Ok Meggie.....

What is the date of your last exam???

I will note it remind you plenty when the time comes!!

he he


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Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Jock Og]

Karen I am 100% behind u on this one. Lets get as many people to write & e-mail as possible.

I will do my fair share.

Roll on Get Knots Back Forum!

[Knots Man]

Thanks for the list of addresses - I've sent my first 2 e mails, and plan to write to the others over the next few weeks.

[Knots Man]

There's no need for apologies - you are quite entitled to your opinion and I know (and indeed appreciate) all the good things you had to say about my script already.

In many ways, I agree that my script was bizarre, but we all know that Knots Landing was at it's best when it was bizarre.

You really shouldn't look too much into what others have to say - if they disagree with you, then that is their problem and vice versa...

[Knots Man]

I'd love to commit myself to a regular serial style script with you, but I fear that being part of a team wouldn't work at present as the only chance I get to write such stories is when I am away on business - with no e-mail facilities.

Whenever the new site is developed, I plan to load on a few mini series' until such time that I can commit to a regular serial. Of course you are free to create your own mini series too - then maybe one day we can team up whenever my work commitments allow me to be based at home with my own PC nearby.

[Knots Man]

Thanks for backing me up with the email saga!

I will do my bit of course, but I agree that if this thing is gonna work, then we are going to need people power just like we did with Channel 5.

So everyone, let's get writing...

[Knots Man]

Shouldn't you be studying???

[Karen]

Well, my letters are written and 2 emails have been sent!!

I'll be posting the letters tomorrow when I'm out and about...


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Greg: "I want to end this before anyone else gets hurt."
Karen: "Is there anyone LEFT??"

[Bobby_Ewing]

Yes, I aren't here as much as i used to be... the internet is my relief time as it were, inbetween studying.....

I have three exams this week.. My Music Listening and my German Listening and Reading exams...

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A great man once said, "Winter never fails to turn into Spring, and though we're so different, you and I, when we're together, even the cold of December feels like the middle of May"

[Knots Man]

It's been over 10 years since I sat my High School exams and the memories are still very vivid!

The best of luck to you Meggie - I'm sure you'll walk through them...

[Niamh]

Thanks for being so understanding about the whole 'bizarre' thing - you are absolutely right, I shouldn't bother too much about what others comments. Anyway I'll make sure I vote for you in the Garys.

[Richard Brown]

Just want to apologise KM for the comments I made regarding the e mails. I just thought you'd be in charge as the script belonged to you.

I will make sure that my e mails are sent tonight so we can let these guys know we mean business.

[joshua rush]

Just want to congratulate the guy involved for writing this thing. I made one or two posts on this subject way back in March - little did I think way back then that this saga would still be running with 200 odd posts and a mini soap opera to it's name. I've read recent posts from various members saying how they are doing their 'bit' by sending e mails to get the show back on TV. I'll get writing too and maybe we'll have a result B4 long.

[Richard Brown]

Hey! That's the spirit Josh http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Richard Brown]

Hey Knots Man, where are you hiding out this weather? Are you still with us?

[Cathy]

Yes - where are you Knots Man? They are looking for you to compete in the Knots v Dallas match on Sunday night. Can you make it?

[Danny G]

I too will get sending some e mails tomorrow as it's now a very late hour. Great to see that everyone is so dedicated.

[Jill]

I sent an e mail the other day and I am still waiting for a reply. Is everyone else having the same bother?

[Danny G]

Believe me Jill, I'm sure when others receive their replies, they'll be shouting from the rooftops. http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

ive been sniffing around this site for the last few days and was attracted to this topic due to its 5 star rating and no wonder. this stuff is great!

we have abby and greg up to no good blackmailing each other, val and gary's tangled love lives, gary drunk, karen being the good samaritan as usual and a wonderful cliffhanger ending.

im only sorry i didnt get to read this when it first appeared as the idea of being kept guessing in between episodes really appeals to me.

when will the next installment be?

[Niamh]

Hi Darren

We think that Knots Man will be writing a new script soon whenever the site is revamped as they are going to contain a Fantasy Knots Landing section on it.

Karen thinks that Knots Man is busy right now with work commitments so it may be a while before he can reply to you.

Take care

Niamh

[Knots Man]

I'm back folks after spending the last few days working in England!

I'm still really impressed that this topic is still front page news as I expected it to be dead and buried by now. However with the introduction of the new 'Get Knots Back' forum, I see no reason why we should continue posting on this topic as we have a whole new forum on which to post our ideas. I really do believe we have a duty to Pamela to make the forum work as she has went to a lot of bother to produce the forum itself - the least we can do is repay her with lots of new topics, postings etc to make the forum lively!

Still, there are a few other matters I have to address with you all first, so here goes...

[Knots Man]

Thanks for reading the little mini series I conjured up.

I really do appreciate the feedback as I need to know if it is worth my while writing any more scripts. Evidently, it seems to be...

[Knots Man]

No need to apologise! I can see where you are coming from, however I am glad you have taken it upon yourself to help with the e mail situation.

Thanks also for being a loyal reader to this topic over the last 3 months.

Give my regards to Mrs Brown...

[Knots Man]

I'm sure that when everyone does receive replies to their e mails, they will shout from the rooftops.

When everyone does receive such replies though, it would give the site a much more polished look if the replies were posted under the 'Get Knots Back' campaign (see my message above).

This way, it shows we are actively working to get the show back on air!

[Knots Man]

Thanks once again for being a loyal servant to this topic. Get posting all your new ideas though on the new forum!

[Knots Man]

Just to let you all know that even though I may not be on line every night, I am hard at work on new scripts.

These new scripts will appear on the site when the site is revamped, so the story of Fantasy Knots Landing will live on...

[Knots Man]

A huge thanks to everyone else for your contributions to this topic over the last 3 months.

I had no idea whenever I started this topic back in March that it would run so long.

Thanks again for your enormous reaction and contributions to the topic. I've enjoyed reading every single post.

Seeya all later.... http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Knots Man]

One last word from me.

Just noticed that we have reached an amazing 6000 views for this topic. Is that some kind of record???

(Albeit I must've cheated with the last dozen views myself due to all the replies I've been sending people tonight - but still...)

[Richard Brown]

Can't believe you're calling it a day with Fantasy KL. It was the first topic I entered every time I came into the forum and I loved reading all about everyone else's ideas too. All the other topics seem so boring in comparison.

[Knots Man]

Believe me I am not calling it a day with this topic atall! Infact if anything, I'm only getting things off the ground.

There is nothing I want more than to see 'Fantasy Knots Landing' become a permanent fixture on this site. However the subject cannot survive in it's present form as the postings keep straying from the central theme - that being to discuss the ideal storylines in an ideal future reunion!

I have however started up a 'Fantasy Knots Landing II' topic on the Site Working Forum quite deliberately - in order that we can give Pamela's excellent new forum's some exposure as the number of postings over there are pretty low.

So let's get behind the NEW Fantasy topic folks, and give Pamela's new forums the 200 odd posts and 6000 odd views that you all gave this topic.

Thanks again Richard for your continued interest...

[Jill]

How very commendable of you Knots Man to be putting the site before personal glory as I'm sure if I had started a topic that had attracted over 200 postings then I wouldn't want to see it go.

Just paid your new topic on the other forum a visit and it looks promising http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Michael Fairgate]

Whenever I saw that this topic had over 200 replies I knew it had to be special and how right I was. This is terrific stuff KM and I can't wait for the next series. When will that be?

[Niamh]

Yes, is there any sign of the new Fantasy Knots Landing mini series appearing in the near future? I too am looking forward to it.

[Richard Brown]

I too have been looking forward to the new Fantasy Knots section appearing however I am disappointed to see that it (like the JVA chat) seems to have disappeared off the agenda completely! I know that Knots Man is a busy man, nonetheless people shouldn't make promises they can't keep. So please KM, put us all out our misery and release the mini series soon - the suspense is killing us.

[Knots Man]

Hope everyone (including JR's family) have enjoyed the first episode of Fantasy Knots. Let me know your feedback...

[Knots Man]

Tell your dad to keep the faith - things spicen up a great deal over the next few weeks...

[Niamh]

Now that you are back on the forum again. I thought I'd let you know what a great job you have done with Fantasy Knots Landing. The first episode was absolutely brilliant - very independent from the regular series yet typically just like Knots. The scene with Karen & Mack talking in bed was just like a scene from Knots itself. Can't wait for the next episode to come.