I absolutely love her facial expression when she says "Oh, and don't call me cookie". Her beautiful eyes narrow ever so slightly to convey that tone of threat that the line is meant to deliver. The subtle level of scorn in her voice together with that look make it obvious that she just LOATHES him. Oh how I love that
John, I didn't realize that growing up because I loved the show so much. However, I just rewatched it and when it got to the seasons without her, I stopped watching. Her last season was spectacular! There was no topping that season and the show were just dull without her especially since they seemed too afraid to allow Paige, Anne, or Claudia to be as nasty as Abby.
I wish they would bring it back also but it would be a horrible remake the way Dallas was. They always try to remake the desperate housewives format where someone is narrating and telling a story and that is so annoying. Love Abby's eyes and heavy smokey eyes forever.
Donna Mills is a very talented actress with considerable range, and she never got her due from the critics or the Emmys because she was on a soap opera.
By FAR, one of the most intriguing, complex, sexy, entertaining, strong, resilient, captivating and intoxicating characters on television EVER!!! She may be the TOP, but I don't want to over reach considering I just watched this video and I need, at least, 20 minutes to come down from an Abby high after being exposed to her.
Donna Mills was awesome! She could put any man in Knots Landing in their place. I loved her in Play Misty for Me. I always wondered how she was able to drag Peter Hollister's body across the floor when she was trying to cover it up. He was at least 6'3, she must have been super strong!
I didn't really like Abby--until she was fighting for Olivia's life, over Olivia's drug addiction. Donna just lived that anguish as a nearly helpless mother who, nonetheless, would never surrender her daughter. She allowed her character to be filmed with no makeup and broken with the struggle. She gave Bette Davis a run for her money! That's a performance I still remember to this day.
I also loved the episodes where Peter flirted with Olivia to get information from her. Olivia ultimately ends up with a broken heart. So Mama Abby finds out and comes to the rescue. She seduces Peter into telling Paige to, "take a hike". Then Abby tells Peter to, "take a hike". There are so many great Abby moments that it would take multiple RUclips clips to capture them all. Please keep them coming.
Jill let give you some friendly advice. From the second Mrs Ewing to the soon to be the Third Mrs. Ewing, friendly warning. The First Mrs Ewing doesn't go away, ever!! i love this line so Abby lol
Some of the best lines. Karen you are out of line!! Guess I will have to settle for having you thrown out!! The question is what didn't you do? The first Mrs. Ewing doesn't go away....ever!! Dont call me cookie!!! Abby was and still is the best!
Great video. Give us more please!!! I love Abby and always did. One of my favorites was from the episode, "Phoenix Rises". Abby keeps getting shat on. First by Olivia, then Gary, then Peter and then by Greg. Well, she finally has all she can take and goes off on Greg about Val's babies. Then she goes to Ruth's apartment and tricks here into telling her about Peter. The next episode she takes care of Peter too.
I reember that. That's how she cleared her head over her guilt for kidnapping the twins, that was clouded over her head for two seasons. It was in a ball or something - 6 episodes before season 7 ended.
@@EWollberg Abby wasn’t behind the kidnapping. She haphazardly mentioned something in front of an attorney of hers about wishing the babies weren’t in the picture and he took her very literally and arranged the kidnapping without her knowledge. She was mortified when she found out that he misinterpreted her comment.
Also, there were some awesome scenes during the whole, "Abby & Charles", storyline that would make a great addition here. So many great Abby scenes to choose from. Wish there were more on RUclips. Loved when she manhandled Peter there near the end of his time on the show. She made him dump Paige and then she told him to, "take a hike".
Chris....Abby was one tough Bit%h. Karen ur right...but you are out of line! Oh Ben I was hoping u would ask for ur job back...so I could turn you down cold, guess I will have to settle for having you thrown out!@ The better Question is what didn't you do!....I love me some Abby ..Donna Mills was the best and still is
Please post more Abby clips!! I loved her and used to tape the episodes on VHS and play her parts over and over. She was so hot too!! One of my favorite moments is when Paige goes around apologizing to people over the Peter incident. She comes to Abby's office and tells her she's so sorry that she ever got off the hook. Abby informs her in no uncertain terms that there would be hell to pay because of the trouble she put her and Olivia through. "Just don't sleep too soundly!!" Remember?
You are absolutely correct. That was the episode where she asserted herself and took complete charge of her destiny. She wasn't having Greg and Peter manipulating her anymore. LOVED that episode.
Thanks you. I toyed with the idea of using the whole clip (I wish I had now) That said I have a few more clips that I want to put together, so I'll use the whole clip next time. Thanks again.
Is that a good thing, though? Revenge? She always acted like she had a stick up her ass and that she needed to prove herself. I see more layer to this "strong" character. But overall, I agree with you.
I always thought she wore too much makeup. This belief was confirmed to me while watching an episode of Larry Sanders. When producer Artie told Larry, 'The beautiful Miss Donna Mills will be on tonight's show, Larry replied, 'Has anyone told her that Kiss is going without makeup these days.'
Wow - nice job! I've been waiting for someone to post that scene between Abby and Paige where Paige thinks she is a better Abby than Abby! But, you cut it too soon, Abby then turns back and says, "You know, I would have never set myself up the way you just set yourself up." lol! Nice job though and thanks for posting! :)
Monica Blom heck yes and Donna would be perfect for a lady for Eric. All women in bold and the beautiful had had a sex with everyone on the show. It's so freaking tiring!!!!!!!!
Roland Baldwin you are right! I forgot about that. Yes Linda gray the actress was playing Amanda's mother and Melrose place had a spin off show called Model INC! But that show was cancelled after a season!
erik etzwiler That's right. It also had Emma Samms and Carrie Ann Moss and a pre Star Trek: Voyager Robert Beltran as Hilary's boyfriend. Hilary was Amanda's mother's character.
The Abby moments: Little bit harder to pinpoint but here they are- correct me if I'm wrong but: 1- Don't call me cookie- Weighing of Evils- Jan 03, 1985 2- Jill and Abby at the Hospital- High School Confidential- March 06, 1986 3- A Glutton for losing causes- Never Trick a Trickster- Jan 29, 1987 4- All of Gary's Money is a fortune- ...So Shall You Reap- Feb 09, 1984 5- He hurt me- The Surprise- Dec 10, 1981 6- You're right, Karen, you are out of line- Our Secret- April 02, 1987 7- Abby threatens Ben- Breakup- April 09, 1987 8- Your Little friend is Here- There Are Smiles- Oct 22, 1987 9- Abby fires Paige- Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate- May 07, 1987 10- Gary, You ready for me now?- Choices- Jan 29, 1981 11- Abby warns Jill about Val- Nightmare- March 05, 1987 12- Abby warning Peter- Breakup- April 09, 1987 13- You'll tell my mommy?- Alterations- Jan 23, 1986 14- Abby and Jill at party- Flight of the Sunbirds- Nov 19, 1987 repeat of clip 1 15- Are you and my husband having an affair?- China Dolls- April 29, 1982 16- Paige understands Abby- Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate- May 07, 1987 17- I swear, Jim, I don't know what you're talking about- A Change of Heart- Nov 17, 1983 last little clip unknown
"I earned what I have" LOL!!! I never knew lies and manipulation equaled earning what you have. Abby would be poor if she actually had to work hard to achieve a fortune. Still love her, though.
Abby was a flawed heroine. A horny vixen, but she wasn't evil. She ran amok for most of the series... the only person that had any kind of sway over her was Sid, and after he died, there was nobody to reign her in.
Proudbull, THAT was GREAT. However, there is one I wish you included: "The Abby Scale". I don't know if you remember that one, but it is the last episode with Donna Mills; just before Abby pulled the "Murikame" scam and left for Japan. Paige tried to tell Abby off and Abby told her what she rated her on "The Abby Scale". CLASSIC Abby! Haha!
I'd love to dine-out with Donna Mills, Cybill Shepherd and other Mature-female-politicians in Los Angeles-County, California.You do learn a lot of Modern-America in both Knots-Landing, Dallas and Moonlighting too . Leandro Roberts .
OIC. I thought it was because Warners don't think it will sell enough. I would buy every season. I have one and 2 on DVD, and copies of the others thanks to Soapnet (but the picture quality of those differs). I think Knots Landing is a much better show than Dallas.
I absolutely love her facial expression when she says "Oh, and don't call me cookie". Her beautiful eyes narrow ever so slightly to convey that tone of threat that the line is meant to deliver. The subtle level of scorn in her voice together with that look make it obvious that she just LOATHES him. Oh how I love that
They say nobody is bigger than the show but Knots really wasn't the same without Abby
John, I didn't realize that growing up because I loved the show so much. However, I just rewatched it and when it got to the seasons without her, I stopped watching. Her last season was spectacular! There was no topping that season and the show were just dull without her especially since they seemed too afraid to allow Paige, Anne, or Claudia to be as nasty as Abby.
@@hshawn00 No one could outdo Abby. She was one of a kind.
"The first Mrs. Ewing doesn't go away ,ever." love that part.
Cut through Jill like glass..!!..XD
@@MrCraigblaze Yes, :)
Jill thought Gary marriage to Val was like his to Abby. Was Jill mistaken..XD
@@MrCraigblaze I agree.
Words so true..!!..XD
l miss this show so much!! l will never, ever forget it!!
I know! It was just so GOOD...so MEMORABLE!
Donna is a fantastic actress and a great beauty, still absolutely stunning now. Also a lovely lady. I wish they would bring Knots Landing back.
Chris Green she’s aged very gracefully. Love her.
Donna really made that show great
@@ohheybih lots of surgery and heavy make up
I wish they would bring it back also but it would be a horrible remake the way Dallas was. They always try to remake the desperate housewives format where someone is narrating and telling a story and that is so annoying. Love Abby's eyes and heavy smokey eyes forever.
@@maineindividual5202not surgery I could spot it In a second
Still after 24 years off the air
Knots Landing is still one of the best shows to ever hit the T.V
This was one bad ass show! Great story's and acting.
Donna mills those eyes
What about the walking zombies in the castle..??..XD
I totally agree. Knots Landing is the best of the best.My favorites on this show has to be: Donna Mills, Lisa Hartman, Constance McCashin.
Will never forget the "Gary, are you ready for me now," line. Prophetic and onerous.
Donna Mills is a very talented actress with considerable range, and she never got her due from the critics or the Emmys because she was on a soap opera.
Donna won a Daytime Emmy
donna mills was very gifted with her subtle but deadly facial expressions. great actress.
They should have had more crossover episodes. Abby could have visited Dallas and helped JR try to take over Ewing Oil. She was a true bad ass!
Particularly during the mediocre Dallas reboot. It may have saved the show.
By FAR, one of the most intriguing, complex, sexy, entertaining, strong, resilient, captivating and intoxicating characters on television EVER!!! She may be the TOP, but I don't want to over reach considering I just watched this video and I need, at least, 20 minutes to come down from an Abby high after being exposed to her.
Abby just loved getting under Jill's skin by what she would say..XD
love Knot's Landing. watched it all when it was originally on. would love to see more full episodes on youtube.
I want to see more anne Matheson scens knots landimg
Knots landing
Donna Mills was awesome! She could put any man in Knots Landing in their place. I loved her in Play Misty for Me. I always wondered how she was able to drag Peter Hollister's body across the floor when she was trying to cover it up. He was at least 6'3, she must have been super strong!
and came through it looking immaculate
donna the most beautiful actress
Trvillia..!!..XD
She’s still absolutely stunning even today l wish they would do a Knots Landing reboot.
She was a blazing comet ,like Susan Lucci on ALL MY CHILDREN:SHE BROUGHT OF ACTING DEPTH TO THE SHOW!!!!!!
I didn't really like Abby--until she was fighting for Olivia's life, over Olivia's drug addiction. Donna just lived that anguish as a nearly helpless mother who, nonetheless, would never surrender her daughter. She allowed her character to be filmed with no makeup and broken with the struggle. She gave Bette Davis a run for her money! That's a performance I still remember to this day.
I also loved the episodes where Peter flirted with Olivia to get information from her. Olivia ultimately ends up with a broken heart. So Mama Abby finds out and comes to the rescue. She seduces Peter into telling Paige to, "take a hike". Then Abby tells Peter to, "take a hike". There are so many great Abby moments that it would take multiple RUclips clips to capture them all. Please keep them coming.
Abby had magical eyes...
Jill let give you some friendly advice. From the second Mrs Ewing to the soon to be the Third Mrs. Ewing, friendly warning. The First Mrs Ewing doesn't go away, ever!! i love this line so Abby lol
I love her.. watched her many many times .. “By the way.. DON’T CALL ME COOKIE” Super Like 👍
When that show was on, loved her eyes. Tried to do mine like hers. 80tys, make-up 😁
Some of the best lines.
Karen you are out of line!!
Guess I will have to settle for having you thrown out!!
The question is what didn't you do?
The first Mrs. Ewing doesn't go away....ever!!
Dont call me cookie!!!
Abby was and still is the best!
Great video. Give us more please!!! I love Abby and always did. One of my favorites was from the episode, "Phoenix Rises". Abby keeps getting shat on. First by Olivia, then Gary, then Peter and then by Greg. Well, she finally has all she can take and goes off on Greg about Val's babies. Then she goes to Ruth's apartment and tricks here into telling her about Peter. The next episode she takes care of Peter too.
I reember that. That's how she cleared her head over her guilt for kidnapping the twins, that was clouded over her head for two seasons. It was in a ball or something - 6 episodes before season 7 ended.
@@EWollberg Abby wasn’t behind the kidnapping. She haphazardly mentioned something in front of an attorney of hers about wishing the babies weren’t in the picture and he took her very literally and arranged the kidnapping without her knowledge. She was mortified when she found out that he misinterpreted her comment.
@@a32tl I didn't mean she was responsible. I've mentioned "guilt". &... I'm not Knots Landing's district attorney anyway...
My FAVORITE show of ALL TIME!!!
My God she is beautiful.
Love me some Abby and Knots Landing
Abby was the best villianess on TV.
Donna was stunning! She made Knots Landing what it was.
It would not been worth watching without her
Thank you.
I'm working on collecting many more Abby moments from the second half of the series and 'The Abby Scale' is up there in my priorities.
Also, there were some awesome scenes during the whole, "Abby & Charles", storyline that would make a great addition here. So many great Abby scenes to choose from. Wish there were more on RUclips. Loved when she manhandled Peter there near the end of his time on the show. She made him dump Paige and then she told him to, "take a hike".
How could not have the Abby scale..??..XD
Fabulous video. Damn what an awesome character. Thank you for posting.
Your little Friend is here I love that line
"Im so flattered that you want to be like me..." Only Abby!
"just remember me to Valene "..XD
Chris....Abby was one tough Bit%h.
Karen ur right...but you are out of line!
Oh Ben I was hoping u would ask for ur job back...so I could turn you down cold, guess I will have to settle for having you thrown out!@
The better Question is what didn't you do!....I love me some Abby ..Donna Mills was the best and still is
That 80s big hair!! I love it.
You for got the Abby scale from season 10..!!..XD
I loved Abby on Knotts Landing,she was beautiful.
Please post more Abby clips!! I loved her and used to tape the episodes on VHS and play her parts over and over. She was so hot too!! One of my favorite moments is when Paige goes around apologizing to people over the Peter incident. She comes to Abby's office and tells her she's so sorry that she ever got off the hook. Abby informs her in no uncertain terms that there would be hell to pay because of the trouble she put her and Olivia through. "Just don't sleep too soundly!!" Remember?
Quelle beauté Donna
I'm loving her on General Hospital.
EKS511 she's on general Hospital? ??
Donna Mills
Joan Collins
Best villainesses ever
Thank you for coming Gill. How cold is that bahahahahaha.
her scene with Gary in the episode "Phoenix rising" is her best scene in the entire series
You are absolutely correct. That was the episode where she asserted herself and took complete charge of her destiny. She wasn't having Greg and Peter manipulating her anymore. LOVED that episode.
I was named after this character. Spelled differently... But my mom still loved her. 😂
@5:00 has always been one of my personal favorites. " And what happens if I don't, do you tell my mommy?"
She was and is gorgeous
Abby was 500% a better villain than JR ever was
So beautiful has a high cost and she makes everybody pay her for her beauty
Thanks you.
I toyed with the idea of using the whole clip (I wish I had now) That said I have a few more clips that I want to put together, so I'll use the whole clip next time. Thanks again.
Abby was the 💩 gorgeous, classy, always dressed beautifully. Knife for a tongue. " He hurt me. Nobody gets away with that " - epic line.
Is that a good thing, though? Revenge? She always acted like she had a stick up her ass and that she needed to prove herself. I see more layer to this "strong" character. But overall, I agree with you.
Great example great lessons !!
I always thought she wore too much makeup. This belief was confirmed to me while watching an episode of Larry Sanders. When producer Artie told Larry, 'The beautiful Miss Donna Mills will be on tonight's show, Larry replied, 'Has anyone told her that Kiss is going without makeup these days.'
One of the top actresses to ever appear on television.
Wow - nice job! I've been waiting for someone to post that scene between Abby and Paige where Paige thinks she is a better Abby than Abby! But, you cut it too soon, Abby then turns back and says, "You know, I would have never set myself up the way you just set yourself up." lol! Nice job though and thanks for posting! :)
Donna Mills should be on Scandal. Either as Cyrus ex wife or Mellie's mother. Ooh the monolgues she could have with Cyrus. It would be brilliant.
jasonROXcarlySUX Now Nicollette sheridan is donna"s age back in 1993.
I Think she should come to Bold and Beautiful. Eric needs some TLC.
MrCraigblaze I think Donna mills should play Phyllis' mother on young and the restless!
Monica Blom heck yes and Donna would be perfect for a lady for Eric. All women in bold and the beautiful had had a sex with everyone on the show. It's so freaking tiring!!!!!!!!
erik etzwiler
Well she Was not on General Hospital for long at all..?? Hope she comes back soon...!!
Love this showwwwww
Nobody could ever get the last word and exit more beautifully than Abby Cunningham! C'mon, Warner..........GIVE US KNOTS LANDING ON DVD!!!
Donna Mill's character Abby reminds me of Heather Locklear's character Amanda Woodward from Melrose Place.
Yeah I get what you mean
Interesting that Donna Mills actually played Amanda Woodward's mother on Melrose Place.......if I remember correctly.
No that was Jane Mancini's birth mother. Linda Gray was Amanda's mother.
Roland Baldwin you are right! I forgot about that. Yes Linda gray the actress was playing Amanda's mother and Melrose place had a spin off show called Model INC! But that show was cancelled after a season!
erik etzwiler
That's right. It also had Emma Samms and Carrie Ann Moss and a pre Star Trek: Voyager Robert Beltran as Hilary's boyfriend. Hilary was Amanda's mother's character.
Love it! Thanks for uploading! Please put more Knots Landing on DVD Warner Brothers!
If Abby would have teamed up with JR, they would have been a force to be reckoned with! Go Abby
She & JR WERE Once Lovers.
She was such all beauty, stunning. I am sure, she still is.
Love ❤ eye makeup ..
The Abby moments: Little bit harder to pinpoint but here they are- correct me if I'm wrong but:
1- Don't call me cookie- Weighing of Evils- Jan 03, 1985
2- Jill and Abby at the Hospital- High School Confidential- March 06, 1986
3- A Glutton for losing causes- Never Trick a Trickster- Jan 29, 1987
4- All of Gary's Money is a fortune- ...So Shall You Reap- Feb 09, 1984
5- He hurt me- The Surprise- Dec 10, 1981
6- You're right, Karen, you are out of line- Our Secret- April 02, 1987
7- Abby threatens Ben- Breakup- April 09, 1987
8- Your Little friend is Here- There Are Smiles- Oct 22, 1987
9- Abby fires Paige- Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate- May 07, 1987
10- Gary, You ready for me now?- Choices- Jan 29, 1981
11- Abby warns Jill about Val- Nightmare- March 05, 1987
12- Abby warning Peter- Breakup- April 09, 1987
13- You'll tell my mommy?- Alterations- Jan 23, 1986
14- Abby and Jill at party- Flight of the Sunbirds- Nov 19, 1987
repeat of clip 1
15- Are you and my husband having an affair?- China Dolls- April 29, 1982
16- Paige understands Abby- Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate- May 07, 1987
17- I swear, Jim, I don't know what you're talking about- A Change of Heart- Nov 17, 1983
last little clip unknown
I would like to meet donna mills and Michelle Phillips I love both of them I wonder of that can be. Possible
Where is the scene where Abby leaves Knots landing... at least for a long while?!?
I love Abby she so hurt and she takes it out on everybody
Donna mills is awesome
The sass. Love it.
Swallow the pills Val!!
I love Abby she's my favorite in the show PS: Does anyone know where I can buy all the season's of Knots Landing on DVD
Amanda Swain I bought a bootleg copy online, I don’t know where.. it’s online somewhere.
It all about her unmistakable eyes!! BTW, nobody ever really liked Valine......lol.
Great job! Would LOVE to see more Abby moments. Can you post more? :)
Abby was the best TV villianess.
Back in the 80s she rocked that block. Still a sexy lady.
"I earned what I have" LOL!!! I never knew lies and manipulation equaled earning what you have. Abby would be poor if she actually had to work hard to achieve a fortune. Still love her, though.
One of the most beautiful women of all time. And lets face it, she would totally destroy Alexis Carrington.
When oh when are they going to release the whole series in England l have Dynasty Dallas The Colby,s I'd happily pay £80 for knots landing.
I always thought Donna Mills looked so much like Marilyn Monroe- elegant and utterly fabulous.
In her early days (Play Misty for Me) she looked a bit like Jane Fonda.
@@jamesanthony5681 completely! Same haircut even!
The doctor here reminds me of Pat Williams doctor from season 11..XD
ABBY QUEEN OF SOAPS!
ياريت تعيدوا تقديم هذا المسلسل الجميل مترجما للعربيه. نامل ذلك
ooh i like your style. Abby ruled TV world.
Abby was a flawed heroine. A horny vixen, but she wasn't evil. She ran amok for most of the series... the only person that had any kind of sway over her was Sid, and after he died, there was nobody to reign her in.
They should show more scenes with Page and CG my favorite characters.
DONNA MILLS GAVE BIRTH 2 KNOT'S LANDING..... WHEN SHE LEFT N '1989 KNOT'S LANDING BEGAN 2 LOOKS IT'S LOOKS N THE RATINGS.....
Abby you were the best bad girl! I loved your walk and talk. I always wondered why you never hooked up with JR Ewing. That would have been good.
Peter Wakefield she did sleep with him
@@pudgrubb2781 When was that? I don't remember that.
Peter Wakefield season 2 or 4. Can’t remember.
@@pudgrubb2781 Season 2.
Donna mills 💜
Proudbull, THAT was GREAT. However, there is one I wish you included: "The Abby Scale". I don't know if you remember that one, but it is the last episode with Donna Mills; just before Abby pulled the "Murikame" scam and left for Japan. Paige tried to tell Abby off and Abby told her what she rated her on "The Abby Scale". CLASSIC Abby! Haha!
Iconic enough for them to revisit it when Donna was on GH.
4:16 - 4:19 Stunningly beautiful!
Lol, gonna make jr look what?!!!!
I'd love to dine-out with Donna Mills, Cybill Shepherd and other Mature-female-politicians in Los Angeles-County, California.You do learn a lot of Modern-America in both Knots-Landing, Dallas and Moonlighting too . Leandro Roberts .
AHHHHHH, the '80's.....when women could be REAL bitches, but with class!
Yes!!
Howard Duff was on Flamingo Road as well.. XD
I second that Martin.
AND Abby/Karen moments would be good.
Also any moments between Abby and Laura ( Constance McCashin). I love those two together.
Donna made a great Abby on KL, but Joan Van Ark blew me away with her acting skills as Val.
Like trashing Cathy's beach house And Jill's office xd
Abby vs Paige rivalry interesting
Paige only wished she could rival Abby. Abby was in another league than Paige.
+Andy Jacobs Both really great characters
Abby always kicked Paige's ass.
Only Seasons 1 and 2 have been released by Warner, Seasons 3 thru 14 are in limbo because of music licensing issues. Ridiculous.
OIC. I thought it was because Warners don't think it will sell enough. I would buy every season. I have one and 2 on DVD, and copies of the others thanks to Soapnet (but the picture quality of those differs). I think Knots Landing is a much better show than Dallas.