Dark Shadows (1966)

Name: Dark Shadows
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Soap
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Nancy Barrett, David Selby, Joan Bennett

Necking in the afternoon.

★ 7.3/10 June 27, 1966 12 seasons

Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy Soap

Creator: Dan Curtis

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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Creators

Dan Curtis

Cast

Jonathan Frid Barnabas Collins / Bramwell Collins

Grayson Hall Julia Hoffman

Nancy Barrett Carolyn Stoddard

David Selby Quentin Collins

Joan Bennett Elizabeth Collins Stoddard / Naomi Collins

Lara Parker Angelique Bouchard Collins

David Henesy David Collins

Kathryn Leigh Scott Maggie Evans

Thayer David Matthew Morgan/Ben Stokes/Dr. Timothy Stokes

Roger Davis Jeff Clark / Peter Bradford

Louis Edmonds Roger Collins / Joshua Collins

Jerry Lacy Reverend Trask/Gregory Trask

About Dark Shadows (1966)

Dark Shadows is a 1966 drama and sci-fi & fantasy TV series from the United States created by Dan Curtis, starring Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall and Nancy Barrett. It first aired on June 27, 1966. The series has 12 seasons and 1225 episodes on ABC. Episodes run about 22 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.3/10 from 96 votes — well received.

“Necking in the afternoon.”

Dark Shadows: FAQ

When did Dark Shadows premiere?

Dark Shadows premiered on June 27, 1966.

Who created Dark Shadows?

Dark Shadows was created by Dan Curtis.

Who is in the cast of Dark Shadows?

The main cast includes Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Nancy Barrett, David Selby and Joan Bennett.

How many seasons does Dark Shadows have?

Dark Shadows has 12 seasons (1225 episodes). Status: Ended.

Where can I watch Dark Shadows?

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Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 7.3/1096 votes

IMDb8.1/106,066 votes

🏆 Awards: Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 nomination total

Series Details

Seasons: 12
Episodes: 1225
Network: ABC
Created by: Dan Curtis
First aired: Jun 27, 1966
Last aired: Apr 2, 1971
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Dan Curtis Productions

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