Gary and Valene | “Knots Landing”

As many know, Knots Landing is the spin-off series of the extremely successful Dallas. This separate project was directed by Bill Corcoran and aired binge-watch-worthy episodes from December 1979 to May 1993. The series reportedly broadcasted 344 episodes, which was broken from a whopping 14 seasons. This acting project highlighted the amazing love of Gary and Valene Ewing, characters portrayed by Ted Shackelford and Joan Van Ark. For starters, these two tied the knot in the series three times, which is completely opposite in real life.

Unfortunately, despite the undeniable chemistry, Shackelford and Van Ark were never together. Aside from this notable TV series, the two actors also had investments in various acting projects. Van Ark is remarkable in the 1977 film The Last Dinosaur and Loyal Opposition (Terror in the White House). Shackelford, on the other hand, is known for his impeccable performances in Sweet Revenge and Baby of the Bride.