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Dark Shadows is an American gothic soap opera that originally aired weekdays on the ABC television network, from June 27, 1966, to April 2, 1971. The show was created by Dan Curtis. The story bible, which was written by Art Wallace, does not mention any supernatural elements. It was unprecedented in daytime television when ghosts were introduced about six months after it began.
The series became hugely popular when vampire Barnabas Collins appeared a year into its run. Dark Shadows also featured werewolves, zombies, man-made monsters, witches, warlocks, time travel, and a parallel universe. A small company of actors each played many roles; indeed, as actors came and went, some characters were played by more than one actor. Major writers besides Art Wallace included Malcolm Marmorstein, Sam Hall, Gordon Russell, and Violet Welles.
Alexandra Moltke Interview 01 (Episode 1)
Runtime: 30 min
Alexandra Moltke Interview 02 (Episode 2)
Runtime: 30 min
Alexandra Moltke Interview 03 (Episode 3)
Runtime: 30 min
Alexandra Moltke Interview 04 (Episode 4)
Runtime: 30 min
Alexandra Moltke Interview 05 (Episode 5)
Runtime: 30 min
Alexandra Moltke Interview 06 (Episode 6)
Runtime: 30 min
Alexandra Moltke Interview 07 (Episode 7)
Runtime: 30 min
Alexandra Moltke Interview 08 (Episode 8)
Runtime: 30 min
Alexandra Moltke Interview 09 (Episode 9)
Runtime: 30 min
Louis Edmonds Interview 01 (Episode 10)
Runtime: 30 min
Louis Edmonds Interview 02 (Episode 11)
Runtime: 30 min
Louis Edmonds Interview 03 (Episode 12)
Runtime: 30 min
Casting Barnabas (Episode 13)
Runtime: 30 min
Director Interview (Episode 14)
Runtime: 30 min
Writer Interview (Episode 15)
Runtime: 30 min
Makeup Artist Interview (Episode 16)
Runtime: 30 min
Marie Wallace (Eve) Interview (Episode 17)
Runtime: 30 min
Dark Shadows DVD Opening (Episode 18)
Runtime: 30 min
Dark Shadows Introduction (Episode 19)
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Highlights from Episodes 1-209. Victoria Winters arrives at Collinwood and finds herself thrust into many frightening and bizarre situations.
The Best of Barnabas (Episode 20)
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: This unique collection offers 9 complete TV episodes that are among the most popular in the history of DARK SHADOWS, serving as an ideal introduction to new viewers as well as an enticing overview for veteran DARK SHADOWS devotees. As a bonus, new, informative introductions for each episode are included.
Scariest Moments (Episode 21)
Runtime: 30 min
Behind the Scenes (Episode 22)
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A complete history of the show, including interviews with the actors and production personnel.
Nightmares and Dreams (Episode 23)
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Many of the spooky shows most bizarre and terrifying moments, including vampire Barnabas Collins' dream curse.
On Location (Episode 24)
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A video tour with Nancy Barrett (Carolyn Stoddard) of the New England settings where exteriors were filmed.
Inside the Shadows (Episode 25)
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: An in-depth review of the program by its creator and executive producer Dan Curtis, along with many favorite scenes.
TV Commercials for Dark Shadows Movies (Episode 26)
Runtime: 30 min
1969 ABC-TV Promotional Announcements (Episode 27)
Runtime: 30 min
Photo Slide Show with Music (Episode 28)
Runtime: 30 min
Spanish Episode (#289) (Episode 29)
Runtime: 30 min
The Curse of the Vampire (Episode 30)
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: In this special release, the story of how Barnabas was cursed as one of the living dead is detailed in a selection of scenes from the most popular episodes.
FYI: 3.5 hours long!
The Haunting of Collinwood (Episode 31)
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: High atop Widows' Hill, off the stormy Maine coast, sits the foreboding Collinwood, home for centuries of the wealthy Collins family. An exorcist is summoned after the children at Collinwood are possessed. In this special release, the story of how the ghost of Quentin Collins haunted the eerie estate of Collinwood is detailed in a selection of scenes from the most popular episodes.
FYI: Over 3 hours long!
Series Introduction with Alexandra Moltke (Episode 32)
Overview: Alexandra Moltke (who played Victoria Winters) provides an introduction to the series.
Episode 1 with Original Commercials (Episode 33)
Air date: 1966-06-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The series premiere is shown with its original 1966 commercials.
1966 ABC-TV Promo (Episode 34)
Overview: An ABC-TV promo for Dark Shadows.
Collinsport History with Kathryn Leigh Scott (Episode 35)
Episode 191 Extra Footage (Episode 36)
Episode 211 (Barnabas' Arrival) with Original 1967 Commercials (Episode 37)
Air date: 1967-04-18
Runtime: 30 min
Syndication Sales Reel & Promos (Episode 38)
Joan Bennett Newsreel Footage (Episode 39)
Beyond the Shadows (Episode 40)
Dark Shadows Tribute (Episode 41)
Overview: This thirtieth anniversary retrospective features cast interviews, coverage of the Dark Shadows Festival, and other special footage.
Scariest Moments from Dark Shadows (Episode 42)
Dark Shadows 25th Anniversary Special (Episode 43)
Overview: The cast reunites for the 1991 Dark Shadows Festival fan convention. Includes series highlights.
The Making of the Return to Collinwood Audio Drama (Episode 44)
Overview: Original series actors talk about performing their characters again for the first time in decades.
Dan Curtis - Before The Shadows (Episode 45)
Overview: The late creator and executive producer of Dark Shadows discusses his show business background.
The Mistress of Collinwood (Episode 46)
Overview: Colleagues fondly recall the former movie star who also played Elizabeth Collins Stoddard.
A Fan Remembers (Episode 47)
Overview: Jay Nass reflects on his New York childhood visiting the Dark Shadows studio. Includes home movies.
1970 Dark Shadows Rehearsal & Pretape Segments with Lara Parker (Episode 48)
1984 Dark Shadows PBS Promos with Jonathan Frid (Episode 49)
The Beginning (Episode 50)
Overview: A preview of the earliest Dark Shadows episodes before the arrival of vampire Barnabas Collins.
Dark Shadows Vampires & Ghosts (Episode 51)
Movie Trailers (Episode 52)
Overview: Vintage film previews featuring Dark Shadows actors.
