Van Ark, 81, recalled specifically asking that Ted Shackelford not be cast as Gary Ewing, the ex-husband of her character Valene.

Joan Van Ark and John Marshall welcomed their daughter Vanessa Marshall in 1969. Here’s everything to know about Joan Van Ark's daughter, Vanessa Marshall.

'Knot's Landing' icon Joan Van Ark, 78, was photographed running errands in LA for the first time in two years. See the rare photos!

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In 1978, Van Ark landed her most famous role of Valene Ewing. The character first appeared on Dallas, then was on its spin-off Knots Landing, which aired from 1979 until 1992.

Joan Van Ark: My husband had to make me guest-appear in Dallas KNOTS LANDING actress Joan Van Ark explains the story behind her favourite picture - a cast photo with the other stars of the hit ...

Her character, long-suffering Valene Ewing, arrived on Dallas in 1978 before spinning off into the enormously popular Knots Landing. Set in California, the series’ emphasis on close female ...

Van Ark, 81, recalled specifically asking that Ted Shackelford not be cast as Gary Ewing, the ex-husband of her character Valene. Valene first appeared on Dallas — the show Knots Landing spun-off from ...

They’re one of TV’s most iconic couples — but if Joan Van Ark got her way, Valene and Gary Ewing would have looked a lot different. On the April 8 episode of their new podcast We’re Knot Done Yet, ...