Sink your teeth into this. Fifty years ago today, ABC debuted the gothic soap opera Dark Shadows.
Created by Dan Curtis and developed by Art Wallace, the drama centered on the lives of the wealthy Collins family. Soon, the series introduced more supernatural elements, like that of Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid), a 175-year-old vampire who wakes up in the present day. The cast also included Joan Bennett, Louis Edmonds, Nancy Barrett, Thayer David, and John Karlen.
Dark Shadows began on June 27th, 1966 and ran for a staggering total of 1,245 episodes before ending in 1971. Since, the show has spawned several spin-offs and revivals, including several books, comics, an audio drama, two TV revivals, and three feature films.
Watch some clips from the series below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzY0pUU9Yh0
What do you think? Did you watch Dark Shadows? What’s your favorite moment from the series?
I think Trask got what he deserved when he was walled up by Barnabus. I know that I’ll never forget the original Dark Shadows. Best Wishes to all the cast and the fans. Sincerely, Tom
When Reverend Trask was buried alive by Barnabus behind the brick wall
I loved the Dark Shadows revival series in the early 90s… Would love to see a revamp!!!