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Monday, September 7, 2020

KEVIN DOBSON of 1980's TV show KNOTS LANDING dies at 77

KNOTS LANDING on CBS (1979-1993). During the decade of the 1980's. There were only 4 major TV networks. CBS-ABC-NBC-FOX. Prime-time soap operas were huge TV ratings back then.... "Knots Landing" was a spin-off of "Dallas" both on CBS. "Knots" aired every Thursday night for 14 TV seasons. During the 1984 TV season. It had ranked at number #9 and that was the only time it would grab the top #10. It would also become a favorite Thursday night TV series.

Kevin Dobson joined the cast in 1982 and stayed until the end of the run in 1993. His Mac Mackenzie had married Karen and they were a favorite couple on prime-time television. Mac would be Kevin's most popular acting role. He starred in TV's "Kojak" and the day-time soap, "Days of our Lives." Kevin passed away at age 77. RIP....

Click photo below for Kevin Dobson death. 

(CBS publicity photo. "Knots Landing" cast in 1984 or 1985. Kevin Dobson is in the front row and on the left).

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