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Dark Shadows: Into The Light #1- Anatomy of a Cult Classic Part 2
Episode 1
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
Description
Part 2 our in-depth look from concept to cancellation of the original series Dark Shadows (1966-71) with Jim Pierson, creator Dan Curtis' right hand man. He's been associated with Dan Curtis Productions for over twenty years as promotional director and producer. Topics discussed include:
* How Jonathan Frid's nervousness helped Barnabas Collins be a success.
* How ABC almost cancelled the series after 6 months.
* Why Joan Bennett decided to do the show.
* Why certain actors were fired and replaced.
* How this soap changed daytime television.
* How a phenomenon gets cancelled.
* plus much more behind the scenes analysis.