Terror at Collinwood: A Dark Shadows Podcast

In this must-listen/must-watch episode, Daytime Emmy and Saturn Award-winning producer and director Mary O’Leary returns to the podcast to shed light on the question that has haunted Dark Shadows fans since 1971 – WHY DID THE SHOW GET CANCELED? In addition to material she initially presented in her Jonathan Frid documentary, Mary shares information that has never been heard before, including the fact that ABC wanted to cancel another show instead of Dark Shadows. While there are still pieces of the puzzle missing, this episode helps to clear up some long-held misconceptions and may well offer the most compelling answers as to why the show met its demise. IMORTANT NOTE: The VIDEO version of this episode on YouTube features visual evidence in the form of rarely seen letters, articles, and more. Join us for this deep-dive whodunit episode that seeks to answer the question, “why was Dark Shadows canceled?” Get Terror at Collinwood shirts at the PennyDreadfulXIII TeePublic Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/pennydreadfulxiii Help support the podcast at Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Jonathan Frid Documentary Website: https://www.jonathanfrid.org Dark Shadows & Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story at MPI Home Video: https://www.mpihomevideo.com/products/dark-shadows-and-beyond-the-jonathan-frid-story-dvd Get tickets for Jonathan Frid Centenary at Sleepy Hollow International Film Festival HERE:  https://tickets.tarrytownmusichall.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=2922&fbclid=IwY2xjawE3Wx5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHak7PTMPrx3fEjaFtZYIvExRQ9W650l9O29eEOIZkoyT0gEU6x3-EfhSPg_aem_8xLrUrYzolEdWbfhbZ78gA Jonathan Frid Archives video at Jonathan Frid Doc YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbej9Y_3AIg&t=3s‘Who Killed Dark Shadows’ article at the Collinsport Historical Society: http://www.collinsporthistoricalsociety.com/2020/04/who-killed-dark-shadows.html#:~:text=In%201971%2C%20though%2C%20one%20man,do%20it%2C%22%20he%20said Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Bob Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 TaC Logos by Eric MarshallThanks to Chris DeLuca of Horror Host Graveyard and Luke Foster of the Nine Panel Nerds podcast for their assistance with the Bob MacCabre clip. Interview with Bob Austin was conducted the late Dave Krause.

Lorraine Treadwell, Rick Boissonneau, and Schuarah Sykes are original east coast Dark Shadows fans who attended and participated in many Dark Shadows Festivals and Collins Association events. In the course of attending the Festivals, they became good friends and have remained so for over 30 years. They visit the podcast to share stories about adventures and encounters with the likes of Joan Bennett, Michael Stroka, Diana Millay, Jonathan Frid, Lara Parker, Abe Vigoda, Marie Wallace, Christopher Pennock, David Selby, Nancy Barrett, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Terry Crawford, Denise Nickerson, James Storm, John Karlen, Roger Davis, Conrad Bain, Sy Tomashoff, Edith Tilles, Dick Smith, Adrian Paul, and photographer Ben Martin. Other topics include: the continued appeal of DS, the differences between Star Trek conventions and Dark Shadowsconventions, Rick’s Haunted Room at the Collins Association Halloween parties where the DS actors reprised their Dark Shadows roles as part of this unique DS-themed Haunt, the Witch’s Dungeon classic movie museum, and the book, Dark Shadows: A View of Collinsport. Get Terror at Collinwood shirts at the PennyDreadfulXIII TeePublic Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/pennydreadfulxiii Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffin… er Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Kate Jackson appearing at Chiller Theatre Expo: http://www.chillertheatre.com/main.htm Get tickets for Jonathan Frid Centenary at Sleepy Hollow International Film Festival HERE:  https://tickets.tarrytownmusichall.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=2922&fbclid=IwY2xjawE3Wx5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHak7PTMPrx3fEjaFtZYIvExRQ9W650l9O29eEOIZkoyT0gEU6x3-EfhSPg_aem_8xLrUrYzolEdWbfhbZ78gA Dark Shadows Event Diary book by Amanda Desiree pre-order here: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Shadows-Event-Diary-Screenings/dp/B0DDWHY71H/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37AXTSARX6KYE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.axowGA6gHW0p78Wyv3jTfq_kzaaWb3OaTb_4A3s7xQmSNuhy0yixzVED6wVMADFsK_c64jDSIFO8i6eE9udEAD5VIlc8uLyU_iZMLDgED8T9aTBhHwvfjPu-bPdAQmgdbxZrofaMtiiXGyTw01g2319yCE6IDvIXtAWi9o00hhn3XmIwQp43KNk7lK1okc7Bo2OzM9eVBRUpJIZ5Bj-LVr3HuvHPM4mM3UdjXxvhmHM.uWNeLpuPCnNTcg-2aTN7AnJnv3XGgur5tuU5vF_7dws&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+shadows+event+diary&qid=1724546742&sprefix=%2Caps%2C289&sr=8-1 Watch Kathryn Leigh Scott's full interview with David Henesy here: https://www.facebook.com/1032245311/videos/1584258858792127/ Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum website: https://preservehollywood.org/history Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Bob Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 Many thanks to Katherine Gonzales for sending in the spooky promo! TaC Logos by Eric Marshall

NEWSFLASH! Dark Shadows returns to comics! Curse of Dark Shadows is an officially licensed graphic novel coming from Hermes Press in 2025! In this episode, comics creator Craig Hurd-McKenney (Brontës Infernal Angria, Boris Karloff Gold Key Mysteries, The Lodger), who wrote Curse of Dark Shadows, visits the podcast to give us the scoop on this thrilling new book! Topics of discussion include: Craig’s history with DS and comics, CoDS artwork by Jok and Gervaso, the setting of the story, characters who will appear in the graphic novel, plot teases, and the possibility of an ongoing DS graphic novel series from Hermes! Check out the VIDEO version of this episode on YouTube for an EXCLUSIVE look at the COVER and an INTERIOR PAGE from Curse of Dark Shadows!!!PennyDreadfulXIII Teepublic Terror at Collinwood t-shirts - Teepublic Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/pennydreadfulxiiiHelp support the podcast by donating over at Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwoodHermes Press Website: https://hermes-press.myshopify.comCraig Hurd-McKenney’s Website: https://www.hspcomix.comJonathan Frid Documentary Facebook Page for updates on Sleepy Hollow International Film Festival event: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanFridDocAmanda Desiree’s BLOG POST about her upcoming book, The Dark Shadows Event Diary: Memories of Festivals, Film Screenings, and Fan Gatherings: https://www.desireesbooks.com/post/new-book-emerging-from-the-dark-shadows?fbclid=IwY2xjawEweYFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHX8Z04V7QVTfqjLk6J8lsWGr1T8r6T0Z1_9gezC6Hr2jl4DWdTGdKUAyEg_aem_rO9RXHm-FP20QaC6l8BjtAMonster Bash website: https://creepyclassics.com/monster-bash-june-20-22-2025-3-day-vip-membership-admission/Stuart Manning’s RedBubble Scatterbrook Shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/23914726Haunted House and Other Strange Tales by Katherine Kerestman on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Other-Strange-Tales/dp/1614984530/ref=sr_1_7?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gvKxSk2yJPfVGUcUryqfyJbtoE2g3Xup5bVbrdrwVDfU2W7EzvqICtuWyZ11PLCunPNt6_9WSHk_e9sojwlf-ZUbelhZ4HcuD-1f0bTOOGAHjPEAuPROTWg0SD2MpJtt.kqvRgJydUQ85OyEvjNc9rZVheBzioCe0HyIuX2K66TU&dib_tag=se&qid=1722014751&refinements=p_27%3AKatherine+Kerestman&s=books&sr=1-7&text=Katherine+KerestmanShunned Houses by Katherine Kerestman on Barnes & Noble:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shunned-houses-katherine-kerestman/1146059745?ean=9781962218580https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534TaC logos by Eric Marshall

The irrepressible Jimmy Hutcheson is a stalwart Dark Shadows fan from Texas who wrote fan fiction and articles for DS fanzines such as Inside the Old House and The World of Dark Shadows. A regular attendee at Dark Shadows Festivals, Seaview Terrace parties, and pop culture events, Jimmy developed friendships with the likes of Lara Parker (Angelique from Dark Shadows) and Jonathan Harris (Dr. Zachary Smith from Lost in Space). In this episode, Jimmy shares some of his fandom memories and reads his fascinating DS fanfic story, ‘An Encounter’, originally published in Inside the Old House issue 44, November/December 1993. Other topics include: Lost in Space and Jonathan Harris, Godzilla, I-Ching wands, the 1991 Dark Shadows series, friendship with ITOH editor Dale Clark, and more! Penny Dreadful’s Teepublic shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/pennydreadfulxiii Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffin…er….Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Madelyn’s DS Fanzine GoogleDrive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sqBj59RJIGHKWpK1-ZnyvujBi3BDNSVd FanFiction.Net Dark Shadows fanfic archive: https://www.fanfiction.net/tv/Dark-Shadows/ Keep up with Sleepy Hollow Film Festival Info for the East Coast Jonathan Frid event at the Jonathan Frid Documentary Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/JonathanFridDoc Hermes Press Website: https://hermes-press.myshopify.com Charles Delaware Troll’s Dark Shadows: Resurrected: http://dsresurrection.blogspot.com/2010/03/story-is-over.html  Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Bob Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 TaC Logos by Eric Marshall

Although its run was short-lived, NBC’s 1991 Dark Shadows revival series left indelible fang marks upon its fans. A beautifully produced prime-time series helmed by Dan Curtis himself, the ’91 DS featured the likes of Ben Cross, Joanna Going, Barbara Steele, Jean Simmons, Roy Thinnes, Lysette Anthony, Adrian Paul, and a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt, among many others. While the series generated much excitement among the fanbase and debuted to great success, it was unceremoniously canceled after only twelve episodes. Two of the show’s diehard fans, Dominique Lamssies and Steven Stark, who first became DS fans by way of the 1991 series, visit the podcast to help examine the show’s characters and plotlines. Other topics include: ’91 series merchandise, music, costumes, Collinwood, home video releases, turtleneck sweaters, and more! Download or listen to the AUDIO version below. Watch the VIDEO version on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to Terror at Collinwood FREE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, IHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe, like, and comment on the video version of the podcast at the official Terror at Collinwood YouTube channel. Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffin…er….Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood House of Silent Graves on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550939139934 House of Silent Graves on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/houseofsilentgraves/ Dominique’s University of the Bizarre Blog: https://theuniversityofthebizarre.wordpress.com/ Steven’s article on the 1991 DS: https://stevencharles.substack.com/p/dark-shadows-1991-version-now-on?r=2xgrxj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true Between the Shadows podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArK_lf7cyzA&t=1410s Mysterious Adventures Tours – Dark Shadows 2025 tour info: https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/tour-item/dark-shadows-supernatural-tour/ Collinsport Historical Society article on lost DS comic issue cover: http://www.collinsporthistoricalsociety.com/2015/09/lost-dark-shadows-comic-promised-return.html Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Bob Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 TaC Logos by Eric MarshallTaC ending music by Rebecca Paiva

On Friday July 5th and Saturday July 6th 2024, Dark Shadows fans and cast members gathered in Los Angeles at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel for the Dark Shadows Remembrance Weekend. Highlights included the celebration of life for Lara Parker and the centenary celebration of Jonathan Frid. DS cast members and fans spoke and performed, and all came together to attend this DS “family reunion.” Listen, as fans, attendees, and organizers share their feelings about this very special event.Vince Garcia’s website about Quentin’s Haunted Phonograph: https://centralcal.com/ds.htmHelp support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffin…er….Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwoodSurfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Bob Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534TaC Logos by Eric MarshallTaC ending music by Rebecca Paiva

From November 1968 to February 1976, Gold Key Comics published 35 issues of the Dark Shadows comic book series, plus a story digest. The comic featured unique stories, adventures, and supernatural creatures not seen in the TV show. Returning to the podcast to discuss the Gold Key DS comics are noted writers, and longtime comics and DS fans, Dr. Jeff Thompson and Nick Caputo. Listen, as we choose our favorites and talk about some of the notable creators behind this memorable comic series.Donate to the podcast at Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwoodHermes Press Dark Shadows Gold Key Comics Collections available on Hermes Press Website: https://hermes-press.myshopify.com/collections/dark-shadows-collectionHermes Press Art of George Wilson Pre-Order: https://hermes-press.myshopify.com/products/the-art-of-george-wilson-pre-order?variant=45367320215712Nick Caputo’s blog: https://nick-caputo.blogspot.comJeff Thompson’s Television Horrors of Dan Curtis on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Television-Horrors-Dan-Curtis-Productions/dp/1476675023/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24VYWL0M908D5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VxQ4ZJmDutUAxDl6y3O22Wjfgulx63FGb4cTLQp9WVPcY-hXjNUELGLnNWUeOjcEdjM04L8nVacsPPCmVOR3113VJ1g0bMSLGAMFFka_UmOOlGjhsyQWSmnF57DHFpycYQ9O9CPjGUV9I9tO557B77C4hJigIb-WjsKT3-jdkombmFbclV8iyqxI7MdFCb33PZ3NdbI-sGgayjZA9Z2C4XI1NJ4U7TEH_WO6YzMWPOM.GLgrWLHV97J3QZBZD-JzKjCClHPX3g-6i3wbCEN4eZ0&dib_tag=se&keywords=Television+Horrors+of+Dan+Curtis&qid=1719633410&sprefix=television+horrors+of+dan+curtis%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1Article about comics writer Merrie Spaeth: https://booksteveslibrary.blogspot.com/2020/03/the-amazing-merrie-spaeth.html#google_vignetteCollinsport After Dark Episode 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7szDf8ua4oY&list=PLAw38rxqLiknuRK27GTszwbsT3AWC4ZQqDark Shad-Bros Episode 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwTwNnUXuqMSurfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Bob Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534TaC Logos by Eric MarshallTaC ending music by Rebecca Paiva

Beloved by Dark Shadows fans for his portrayal of the villainous Gerard Stiles, prolific actor, photographer, and musician James Storm visits the podcast along with his wife Valerie Pronio Storm. Valerie is a retired physician, “Humanism in Medicine” award recipient, photographer, and DS fan! Listen, as Jim and Valerie share lovely stories about their passion for photography, the amazing Jim Storm Photography website, their wedding, longtime friendships and camaraderie with DS cast-mates, memories of Jim’s time on Dark Shadows, anecdotes about Jonathan Frid, Kate Jackson, Grayson Hall, David Henesy, John Karlen, Jerry Lacy, Christopher Pennock, Dan Curtis, Lela Swift, Sam Hall, Gordon Russell, and much more! SPECIAL NOTE: The video version of this episode on YouTube features over 150 photos, 85-90% of which were generously shared by Valerie! These include many photos of James and Valerie having fun times with friends, fans, and DS castmates such as Chris Pennock, Lara Parker, John Karlen, David Selby, and Kathryn Leigh Scott. Also included are many incredible photos of Valerie and Jim’s travels, most of which are available at their website! Watching the video version is highly recommended! Jim Storm Photography Website: https://www.jimstormphotography.com James Storm Official Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2868752380057326 Please consider donating to the podcast at Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood The Playroom Theme/Gerard’s Carousel by Robert Cobert Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Bob Cobert's Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 TaC Logos by Eric Marshall

From 1966 to 1972, Paperback Library released 32 Dark Shadows novels set in a distinct version of the Dark Shadows universe, existing apart from the events shown in the television series, along with a novelization of the film House of Dark Shadows. These were all written by the prolific Canadian author W. E. Daniel Ross aka Dan Ross, under the pen name “Marilyn Ross”. Visiting the podcast to discuss the world of the DS Ross novels are Joe Escobar, Amy Roeder, and Dr. Jeff Thompson. Join us for this in-depth conversation about the classic DS novel series.Hermes Press, publisher of Dark Shadows books WEBSITE: https://hermes-press.myshopify.com/collections/dark-shadows-collectionSasqua/Luna Theater link: https://lunalowell.com/sasqua/Haunted Lowell YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzLHmG2uTyq1Nqgs5_09FQ/videosCollinsport After Dark Episode 5 – The Paperback Library Dark Shadows Collection VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7szDf8ua4oY&list=PLAw38rxqLiknuRK27GTszwbsT3AWC4ZQqNick Caputo’s Marvel Mysteries and Comics Minutiae BLOG: https://nick-caputo.blogspot.comThe Television Horrors of Dan Curtis book by Jeff Thompson on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Television-Horrors-Dan-Curtis-Productions/dp/1476675023/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZHCULXUX3VPG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VxQ4ZJmDutUAxDl6y3O22Wjfgulx63FGb4cTLQp9WVNIP8lbKUXtAkQ_YdTSSex6djM04L8nVacsPPCmVOR314RIipmmc-th0Oy0hHGUw3eEpAW6tju5KQjI7kugw-giup48mklcimgjvCGjjNGn6KkwHyErobkCxFBvbAeaiYI6Yt8ltaZ5Hp9f10W2ZxJ7hD8-56rplSVb6gpG0BxOt-uA4FEt6kHkKwd8sMBCFAA.fOKhJ5OSeDr7KdL2ySpd3-zBy4_jxp1rYhmVqpUvpdk&dib_tag=se&keywords=television+horrors+of+dan+curtis&qid=1717702521&sprefix=television+horrors+of+dan+curtis%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1Author Dan Ross on David Letterman Show VIDEO courtesy of Norman Fisher: https://archive.org/details/author-dan-ross-on-david-letterman-show Dark Shadows in the Sun Fan Club group on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/32258053815https://www.facebook.com/norman.fisher.33/videos/449142674485288/?idorvanity=32258053815Joe’s Night of Dark Shadows novelization LINK:https://archive.org/details/NightOfDarkShadowsByJoeEscobar/mode/2upDark Shadows Remembrance Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/430223276155687Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534

Volume Two of Our Shadowed Past is here and it’s a stunning book filled with fan memories, color photos, artwork, fiction, articles, and rarities! Returning to the podcast to discuss the making of the book are its editors, Bob Issel and Jeff Kenny. Be sure to get one of the few remaining copies before they disappear into the dark shadows. Amazon listing for Our Shadowed Past Vol 1 Kindle ediition:https://a.co/d/eJkiqwsDark Shadows Collectors Group listing for Our Shadowed Past Vol. II:https://www.facebook.com/groups/DarkShadowsCollectors/posts/7704086762944700/ Also, limited copies Jeff’s eBay page:https://www.ebay.com/usr/barnabas0517 CynDesigned DS jewelry on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CynDesigned?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=747808926&from_page=listing Cousin from England portrait on RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/160519561?ref=studio-promote&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1hom2vY3ja-fnLKEgKo-bN3837uTPrKrwXWhwfYJ1cEVeLOjnyiH5ppZE_aem_AQyc373to79XNAnjNaQRDHxNPQ-N4PhDy9c78n1k5qUnR11pJNE0KJJPVJ4faulwN5DM5KVzq6ztm3dvghtsHiVW Dark Shadows Remembrance Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/430223276155687 Poe in Lowell and Luna Theater Present: The Raven, hosted live by Penny Dreadful – Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/436781992340540 Dark Shad-Bros Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559151422189Dark Shad-Bros on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacAndChatThe Madbluds on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themadbludsCollinsport After Dark on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@petofi97Between the Shadows on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@betweentheshadows-adarksha407Between the Shadows Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/betweentheshadowsResident of Collinwood on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ResidentofCollinwoodDark Paradise on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GothicTopicPodcastClassic Horrors Club on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/classic-horrors-club/id1366404651Classic Horrors Club Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205542736665011DieCast Movie Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diecast-movie-podcast/id1483140186Die Cast Movie Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063695340771Monster Kid Radio on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monster-kid-radio/id643581994Monster Kid Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MonsterKidRadio Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 The Curse Goes On by Christopher Love TaC Logos by Eric Marshall

The Great Nick D is an award-winning, sweet-natured tale of redemption that follows a washed up 90's porn star, now a Venice Beach nobody, who gets a second chance to restart his mainstream acting career in order to win back the Oscar-nominated actress girlfriend from his past. Visiting Terror at Collinwood to discuss this exciting new motion picture are its co-director and co-writer Ansel Faraj, its star, co-writer, and co-director Nathan Wilson, who plays Nick D, actors and Dark Shadows legends Kathryn Leigh Scott and David Selby, who play Helen Zimmerman and Jim Hatton, respectively, and actress, composter, and theatre producer O-Lan Jones (Edward Scissorhands, Mars Attacks!), who plays Phyllis in The Great Nick D! Join us for a fun chat about this delightful film! Special thanks to Ansel Faraj for his help in editing this episode! Pre-order The Great Nick D Blu-Ray on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4VZ1CQX?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_JG3RTNET5B039TB9NEM4&ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_JG3RTNET5B039TB9NEM4&social_share=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_JG3RTNET5B039TB9NEM4&language=en_US&skipTwisterOG=1&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1s_vruOLW7dOFwotR4c8ylqyRATZfEC9AvKOjMEbzR6SB7nYniPWWJrTo_aem_AbaFX8rorjqIaNgRQns6qEw8PuRk6lFSYKGdzJ4we-ZeImKXEToESzABAntkX5bFOeH5GZhGgVjO9CU0Xh7hMWzH Dark Shadows Remembrance Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/430223276155687 Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 TaC Logos by Eric Marshall

Welcome to the second installment of Terror at Collinwood’s Dark Shadows Podcast of Questions and Answers! In this episode, the following questions are addressed:Why didn’t Daniel Collins know about the family secret in 1840? Did Edith Collins really die in the altered 1840? What happened to the link between Barnabas and Adam? What job did Barnabas command Willie to do in 1967? Why is David no longer afraid of Barnabas after 1795? What does the “you must intercede with Oscar” letter mean? How did Peter Bradford recognize Danielle Roget in the past when she was played by Marie Wallace instead of Erica Fitz? Sit back and listen as a mad Penny Dreadful “spackles” some of the series’ most mind-bending conundrums.RIP legendary filmmaker Roger Corman 1926-2024Support the podcast at Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwoodDark Shad-Bros Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559151422189Dark Shad-Bros YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHMIOsTi6jM&t=160sDark Shadows Remembrance Weekend event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/430223276155687Greystone garden tour event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/445751231233243Surfing the Shadows surf rock Dark Shadows theme cover by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082Barney Buss by the Young IdeasTaC Logos by Eric Marshall

Terror at Collinwood Episode 83: The Dark Shadows Podcast Summit - Welcome to the Dark Shadows Podcast Summit where the hosts of four DS podcasts come together for a convivial roundtable discussion! Christen Pierce and Cara Tillitz of Between the Shadows, Alan James Gallant of Collinsport After Dark, and Jule T. Saynes, Gordon Dymowski, and Patrick McCray of Resident of Collinwood join Penny Dreadful of Terror at Collinwood to discuss topics such as: guests’ relationships to DS and why it still resonates with them, whether or not Count Petofi survived 1897 and whether he’d be in his own body if he did, what other authors could/would Dark Shadows have adapted, would DS have incorporated trends in 1970’s horror had the show continued, is a new Dark Shadows series going to be something that we’d actually want or not, gatekeeping in fandoms, what fans need to do to keep DS awareness and fandom alive, and more! You don’t want to miss this podcast crossover episode of epic proportions! Between the Shadows on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@betweentheshadows-adarksha407 Between the Shadows on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-the-shadows/id1558982939 Collinsport After Dark on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@petofi97 Resident of Collinwood on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ResidentofCollinwood Dark Shadows Daybook Unbound on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Shadows-Daybook-Unbound/dp/B0CCCPVD2Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KHGTRBW32DRN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pG4hUJ5Mijr2nXHyrSQNo3uFlTF7M1N19tcchqw_Ip0.acj2Bm1E2ZraFz_w7oGP0qE6HICVpMiLK9HrkRRqSSU&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+shadows+daybook+unbound&qid=1714351724&sprefix=Dark+Shadows+Dayboo%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1 The Madbluds “Into the Dark Shadows” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEyeCsBsQdg Surfing the Shadows opening theme - Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082 Barney Buss - The Young Ideas  TaC Logos by Eric Marshall

The very skilled (and sometimes underrated) actress Clarice Blackburn played Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Abigail Collins, and Minerva Trask on Dark Shadows and appeared as Mrs. Castle in Night of Dark Shadows. After DS, Clarice also went on to become a successful television writer. Visiting the podcast to discuss Clarice’s DS characters is Tweetie Jackie Blackburn, an administrator of several prominent DS Facebook groups, including the Dark Shadows Appreciation Society, Angelique’s Lair (Fans of Lara Parker), and Barnabas Collins and the Old House! Other topics of discussion include: Tweetie’s experiences meeting DS stars such as Lara Parker, Christopher Pennock, and Jerry Lacy, visiting Seaview Terrace aka “Collinwood”, the upcoming Dark Shadows Remembrance weekend, future hopes for DS, and more! Join us for a fun and spirited chat! MonstahXpo Convention website: https://monstahxpos.com Dark Shadows Remembrance Event Information: https://www.terroratcollinwood.com/blog/dark-shadows-remembrance-weekend-july-5-amp-6-2024 Dark Shadows Remembrance Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/430223276155687 Dark Shadows Appreciation Society group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1659238900971971 Angelique’s Lair (Fans of Lara Parker) group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/688953526094518 Barnabas Collins and the Old House group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1146456608701967 ‘Surfing the Shadows’ surf rock cover of DS theme performed by Johnny D &The Moonlighters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082

Writer, film critic, and actor Vikrum Mathur visits the podcast to talk about his experiences as a fan of Dark Shadows and how the series connects with many people across cultures and generations. Vikrum recounts stories about his great grandmother’s love of DS and also talks about some of the creatures and folklore of India that would have worked well in the Dark Shadows setting. In addition, Vikrum reminisces about playing Dark Shadows with his friends, shares thoughts about some of his favorite characters from the original series, and discusses the various iterations of DS over the years. Join us for this fun discussion! Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards Ballot: https://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/ Dark Shadows Remembrance Weekend Information: https://www.terroratcollinwood.com/blog/dark-shadows-remembrance-weekend-july-5-amp-6-2024 Help the podcast by donating to Terror at Collinwood at Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Surfing the Shadows DS surf theme cover by Johnny D and The Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 TaC Logos by Eric MarshallTaC closing music by Rebecca Paiva

Over the course of its five-year run, Dark Shadows featured several classic monster archetypes which were drawn from the pantheon of supernatural horror and folklore. Visiting Terror at Collinwood for an overview of these dark and shadowy creatures are writer and podcaster Jeff Owens, co-host of the Classic Horrors Club Podcast, and podcaster Steven Turek, host of the DieCast Movie Podcast! Longtime Monster Kids and fans of DS, Jeff and Steven join Penny to share their thoughts about the various monsters of DS! Want to help the podcast? Please consider donating at Buy Me a Coffin: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Dark Shadows Remembrance Weekend hotel discount for the Los Angeles Burkank Airport Marriott: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1711401290940&key=GRP&app=resvlink&fbclid=IwAR0Hy98UCr3ocTkrtnZzIpswDsZtE_1z8k0ihn2PKU9WicWX6EaHUiU-cd4_aem_ASPX8R4cQjMBzbVJ9MS7cpN_2mU95uHWRKVJqBcJlDrW21xrC-n--Suj0lzRoDXaWa16Kprtt_umGNsEGOUQwXos Dark Shadows Remembrance Weekend tickets to the Jonathan Frid Centenary on Sunday July 6th, 2024: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dark-shadows-remembrance-weekend-tickets-869521511247?aff=efbevent&fbclid=IwAR00e-a71cDIHrjdcE2uYFpdy9wDhdCPeLxOhJfGrFnpXK-jfJ3z0ReT-1s_aem_ASP5Byrc9A0-oZHkzqVbnjLDNXtFRZBGqcJq_wVzbnh-Py0HrMeaedWw8q9s_ADZW-ZzOgL4z2lEaGKpPVeBkKvx Jonathan Frid Documentary Facebook Group for updated info on the DS Remembrance event: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanFridDoc Classic Horrors Club Website: https://classichorrors.clubClassic Horrors Club Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/classic-horrors-club/id1366404651DieCast Movie Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-turek Rondo Awards website: https://rondoaward.com Surfing the Shadows DS theme surf rock version by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6weg2kLc4qiFarjSYSRXTh

Beloved by Dark Shadows fans for her portrayal of the tragic child ghost Sarah Collins, sister of Barnabas Collins, Sharon Smyth Lentz played a very different character in the 2014 short film On a Country Road, which was directed and produced by husband-and-wife filmmaking team, and longtime Dark Shadows fans, Barry and Karen Dodd. Sharon and Barry reunite in this episode for a fun discussion! The first half of the show is devoted to the making of On a Country Road and the second half of the episode focuses on Dark Shadows. Discussion topics also include: the Ragged Isle web series, the Night is Falling comic book, Village Con, Sharon’s memories of DS castmates, London Bridge Is Falling Down, DS fandom, and much more! Donate to the podcast at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood On a Country Road on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7Q0LI4HN9g Sharon Smyth Lentz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.lentz.1 Night is Falling website: https://www.nightisfalling.com Night is Falling Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nightisfallingseries Ragged Isle website: https://www.raggedisle.com Ragged Isle web series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7T__IkjH-s&list=PLd3LdC3C9j-nyySMZYN3nkknX1Z47npkz On a Country Road with commentary track by Sharon, Barry, and Wallace McBride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFJv3f0_HVA Village Con: https://www.strideevents.com/village-con-collectibles-festival/event-information Surfing the Shadows DS theme cover by Johnny D and The Moonlighters:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCps7h53qoOmttROWazdSokA TaC logos by Eric Marshall

Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and television director Sam Irvin visits the podcast to talk about some of his monstrous adventures and his childhood love of Dark Shadows. Topics include: discussion about his books The Epic Saga Behind Frankenstein the True Story, and the 1973 film it covers, and the Rondo-winning I Was a Teenage Monster Hunter, Sam’s origins as a Monster Kid, his decades-long friendship with Vincent Price, his first meeting with Cassandra Peterson (Elvira) and how he got the job directing Elvira’s Haunted Hills, how Dark Shadows influenced his TV show Dante’s Cove, co-executive producing Gods and Monsters and being on the set during the filming of the Bride of Frankensteinscene, Famous Monsters of Filmland, collecting the Dark Shadows Paperback Library novels, and much more!The Epic Saga Behind Frankenstein the True Story: https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Saga-Behind-FRANKENSTEIN-Expanded/dp/B0CL8WQNPT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3T1I29JPH63BW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gbETXsHOju-AAzJFsOCT5rs5mfeXpMbFdjAwXO83zJKHj-uBzs0hcmfCpy3LliW7iT55NUk8Qy3zXtQwc7nE7OC-D-y3VEGWDM95lehi5yD4syq8V2AiRshuDeLaSXCVwCDvoGNHnk-Xa8KKeSvptxOoKHLEmP_ByKshjY54gPyCJjFLldNTJXyxg-jvtr8lcVfLqSf3oeX4_MCOeF8qjGPXlhVpc3r5Vy7darjZDrI.7fA6n6TesK-GnfHA6NysT-ewGZe2sHv8t_EXUY6zp6w&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+epic+saga+behind+frankenstein&qid=1710817526&sprefix=the+epic+saga+behind+frankenstein%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1 I Was a Teenage Monster Hunter: https://www.amazon.com/TEENAGE-MONSTER-VINCENT-CHRISTOPHER-CUSHING-ebook/dp/B0CLNJRHSZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PV8J0EPQEEO1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WLM1EyfBYT0J9_MLaP4bymsB1br9BODO698AVryxEEnmw4L8o7IPNMIht7hmDgTrCCyreyXD8UjzzogwsKUwas0Y6Xqbpco4_2phBUeYiNNhKg3W0NkDtTnHWLy6rFcP4UWKy_zw_zFpACvsYWOTDQSaB9DASKaODXRXOg5plff2EayezJuXF6iSwHdtIFxgbKIuRQMAzw-eUvv5Cc7naE4U0PzeZdfko0XUnEv1JU0.KcyjTzr85Eph8jmCcVKNDM1482BIB--V2HqI1an5XyQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=I+was+a+teenage+monster+hunter&qid=1710817574&sprefix=i+was+a+teenage+monster+hunter%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1 Dark Shadows News Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarkShadowsNews Jonathan Frid Documentary Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanFridDoc Hermes Press Dark Shadows Books: https://hermes-press.myshopify.com/collections/dark-shadows-collection Between the Shadows: https://www.youtube.com/@betweentheshadows-adarksha407 Resident of Collinwood: https://www.youtube.com/@ResidentofCollinwood The Gothic Topic Podcast (formerly Sole Twin Audios – Dark Paradise):https://www.youtube.com/@soletwinaudionetwork Fan Flak: https://www.youtube.com/@Fanflak Literary License Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@literarylicensepodcast3896 Collinsport After Dark: https://www.youtube.com/@petofi97 TaC Logos by Eric Marshall 'Surfing the Shadows' DS theme cover by Johnny D and the Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 Ending music by Rebecca Paiva

Actress and writer Kathryn Leigh Scott, admired by Dark Shadows fans for her portrayals of Maggie Evans, Josette DuPres Collins, Rachel Drummond, Kitty Soames, Parallel Time Maggie Collins, and Maggie Evans from MGM’s House of Dark Shadows, returns to the podcast to chat about a variety of fascinating topics! Along the way, Kathryn shares stories about her childhood in Minnesota, her Norwegian heritage, her teen years, and being New York in the 60’s. She also offers touching memories of several DS cast-mates including Mitchell Ryan, Joel Crothers, Joan Bennett, Jonathan Frid, and Lara Parker. Other highlights include: Kathryn’s opportunity to interview Carl Sandburg, NYC and The Bunny Years, training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and reuniting with Dan Curtis in England for the 1974 production of The Turn of the Screw TV movie. We also talk about some exciting things coming up in the future, such as this summer’s Dark Shadows Remembrance event and Ansel Faraj’s upcoming film, The Great Nick D! Also, Terror at Collinwood has been nominated for Best Podcast in the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards. You can vote by sending an email to taraco@aol.com. Be sure to include your name in the email for your vote to be counted! See the full ballot here: https://rondoaward.comKathryn’s website: https://www.kathrynleighscott.comKathryn’s Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/kathrynleighscottauthorSmartphone Theatre YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SmartphoneTheatreJim Storm Photography website: https://www.jimstormphotography.comRondo Awards Ballot: https://rondoaward.comPlease consider donating to the podcast at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Terror at Collinwood YouTube Channel for VIDEO versions of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/terroratcollinwood'Surfing the Shadows' intro theme - surf rock cover of Robert Cobert's DS theme performed by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082

Award-winning playwright and screenwriter John Logan created the Showtime series Penny Dreadful, and has written numerous plays, including Red, Never the Sinner, and Peter and Alice. In addition, the prolific Mr. Logan has written screenplays for major motion pictures such as The Aviator, Hugo, Gladiator, Sweeney Todd, and many others. John also happens to be a passionate Dark Shadows fan! He visits the podcast to talk Dark Shadows, Showtime’s Penny Dreadful, Universal Monsters, classic horror, DS collectibles, and much more! In the process, John discusses the impact DS has made on the terror and speculative fiction genre and how it inspires his own work as a creator. This is one episode you will not want to miss! Bonus question for you at the end: So, you want to live in Collinwood? Enjoy the show? Help support TERROR AT COLLINWOOD at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Article about John’s play, DOUBLE FEATURE: https://stageberry.com/john-logans-double-feature-to-make-world-premiere-at-hampstead-theatre/  Falmouth Theatre Guild’s CLUE: https://falmouththeatreguild.org/buy-tickets-now/ ‘Surfing the Shadows’ surf rock version of Robert Cobert’s DS theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082 TaC logos by Eric MarshallTaC ending music by Rebecca PaivaTaC website: https://www.terroratcollinwood.com