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Dark Shadows (1966)

1966-06-27 · 22m · EN
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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.

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Jonathan FridJonathan FridBarnabas Collins / Bramwell CollinsMitchell RyanMitchell RyanBurke DevlinFrank SchofieldFrank SchofieldBill MalloyNancy BarrettNancy BarrettCarolyn StoddardGrayson HallGrayson HallJulia HoffmanDavid SelbyDavid SelbyQuentin CollinsJoan BennettJoan BennettElizabeth Collins Stoddard / Naomi CollinsLara ParkerLara ParkerAngelique Bouchard CollinsDavid HenesyDavid HenesyDavid CollinsDana ElcarDana ElcarSheriff George PattersonDiana MillayDiana MillayLaura CollinsKathryn Leigh ScottKathryn Leigh ScottMaggie Evans

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Genre affinityDrama · Sci Fi Fantasy · SoapDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference561210 · 886902 · 289127Actor preference827557 · 96850 · 1509344Country preferenceUs

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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.

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Dark Shadows has a runtime of 22 minutes.

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