Joan Van Ark on the character arc of Valene Ewing
Original Airdates: Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2020
Photo courtesy JoanVanArk.com
TVC 482.5: Ed welcomes actress and voice artist Joan Van Ark (Knots Landing, Dallas, Spider-Woman). Topics include Joan’s background as a stage actress; the role that Knots producer Michael Filerman played in bringing Julie Harris to the series; and how the costumes of Joan’s that are currently on display at the Hollywood Museum are an example of how Valene Ewing evolved as a character on Knots. The Knots Landing lobby exhibit at The Hollywood Museum is on display through Wednesday, April 1.
Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee, Donna Mills at the Hollywood Museum lobby exhibit honoring Knots Landing. Photo courtesy BHBPR
The many voices of Joan Van Ark
Original Airdates: Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2020
TVC 482.6: Joan Van Ark talks to Ed about her background as a voice artist; some of her early TV roles; and the advice that James Garner once gave her early in her career. The Knots Landing lobby exhibit is on display through Wednesday, April 1. For more information, go to TheHollywoodMuseum.com. 2019-2020 also the marks the fortieth anniversary of the premiere of Spider-Woman, the first TV adaptation of a female superhero from the Marvel Comics universe; Joan Van Ark provided the voices of both Spider-Woman and her alter ego, Jessica Drew. All sixteen episodes of Spider-Woman are now available on demand on Disney+.
