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Matt McDaniel @themattmcd.bsky.social · 8d

You can't keep a good vampire down.

As part of Pluto TV's new Halloween Hits category, we've brought back the DARK SHADOWS single-series channel for the month of October. Watch it along with THE ADDAMS FAMILY, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, and other creepy favorites all month long: pluto.tv/us/live-tv/5...

Watch Dark Shadows: Live TV Channel for Free | Pluto TV

Much like the show’s lead character Barnabas Collins - a guilt-ridden vampire released from his coffin after nearly 200 years - gothic soap opera Dark Shadows retains an immortality that time cannot e...

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · Sep 5

THE ABC SUPER SATURDAY CLUB SPECIAL aired #OTD in 1969.

The preview of ABC’s Sat morning cartoon lineup featured a rare primetime appearance by DARK SHADOWS star Jonathan Frid.

Sadly, the show is lost. But maybe somebody will find it, locked away in a secret room. #DarkShadows #ClassicTV

Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins, looking thrilled.

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · Aug 31

The film programmer at the East Hampton Library on Long Island is a DARK SHADOWS fan!

Free Halloween screening of Dan Curtis' HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS (1970) — Fri Oct 31 2pm

Just a 10 min walk from the LIRR station!

patch.com/new-york/eas... #DarkShadows #FilmSky #Halloween

Local Event: Movie Screening: House of Dark Shadows (1970)

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · Aug 27

Barnabas Collins was named one of the 10 Most Iconic TV Vampires by Collider.

"Jonathan Frid gave a magnetic performance as this 200-year-old aristocratic vampire."

The extent to which #DarkShadows transcends recency bias is a testament to its enduring magic.

collider.com/best-tv-vamp... #TVSky

Not to be that guy, but this photo of Jonathan Frid as Barnabas (with Kathryn Leigh Scott) is from the movie HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS (1970), not the TV series.

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · Jun 8

A Goth beauty pageant promoting the release of HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS (1970). #FilmSky

The Handsome Hobo🇨🇦 @thehobo.bsky.social · Jun 7

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The Handsome Hobo🇨🇦 @thehobo.bsky.social · Jun 7

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Anita Bischoff @gemini53.bsky.social · Jun 4

@willmckinley.bsky.social I just watched this great documentary 'Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story' and I highly recommend it! It is streaming on several platforms including Prime Video. Jonathan mentored so many people and he must have been a joy to know and work with.

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · May 13

Groundbreaking director Lela Swift (1919–2015) won her first Emmy #OTD in 1977.

She rose from the CBS secretarial pool to direct live dramas during TV’s Golden Age, then DARK SHADOWS and RYAN’S HOPE.

📸 w/ Jonathan Frid (Barnabas) and Grayson Hall (Julia) in the #DarkShadows rehearsal room. #TVSky

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · May 5

Barnabas Collins has arrived at the #MetGala.

#DarkShadows

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · Apr 19

Jonathan Frid made his debut as Barnabas Collins #OTD in 1967.

The Emmy-nominated documentary DARK SHADOWS AND BEYOND — THE JONATHAN FRID STORY tells the story of how a Shakespearean actor became a soap opera icon.

It’s on Tubi (and I’m in it):

tubitv.com/movies/63724... #DarkShadows #TVSky

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MindyGraz @melkleingraz.bsky.social · Apr 18

On this day April 18th 1967 the vampire Barnabas Collins first appeared on the television show Dark Shadows.
#DarkShadows #BarnabasCollins #JonathanFrid
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ABC Network promotional photo for series "Dark Shadows" featured Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins which premiered April 18, 1967

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · Feb 2

“Don't let anybody tell you it can't be done. I did it. You can, too." — Lela Swift (1919–2015) #BornOnThisDay

She rose from the CBS secretarial pool to become a groundbreaking director of 1950s live TV, then iconic soaps like DARK SHADOWS and RYAN’S HOPE (for which she won 3 Emmys).

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collinwoodof.bsky.social @collinwoodof.bsky.social · Dec 3

www.youtube.com/watch?si=yrL... @nckersey.bsky.social #JonathanFrid #DarkShadows #BarnabasCollins

Jonathan Frid Discussion with Will Mckinley and Nancy Kersey

YouTube video by Resident of Collinwood

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Lamont A. Turner @lamontaturner.bsky.social · Dec 2

Born on this day in 1924, Happy Birthday to vampire Barnabas Collins, JONATHAN FRID! #DarkShadows #vampire #classicTV #classichorror #jonathanfrid #BarnabasCollins

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Holidaze Halloween Radio @queenhalloween.bsky.social · Dec 2

Happy birthday to the late, #JonathanFrid! ((December 2, 1924 – April 14, 2012) #horrorcommunity #horrorsky #DarkShadows

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Classic Movie Hub @classicmoviehub.bsky.social · Dec 2

Barnabas Collins - I mean Jonathan Frid - born Dec 2, in 1924 :) #DarkShadows

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The Riley and Kimmy Show @rileyandkimmyshow.bsky.social · Dec 3

#onthisday #onthisdate #otd December 2, 1924 #actor #jonathanfrid was born (died April 14, 2012). He was best known for his role as #vampire #barnabascollins on the #tv series #darkshadows Please listen to our #daily #positive #podcast for more #popculture factoids #trivia rileyandkimmy.com

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Schlockluster Video @schlocklustervideo.bsky.social · Dec 2

Remembering gothic horror icon and Dark Shadows star Jonathan Frid on the anniversary of his birth.
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R.I.P. (1924 - 2012)
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#RestInPeace #JonathanFrid #DarkShadows #BarnabasCollins #HouseOfDarkShadows #HorrorArt #Vampires #VampireArt #GothicHorrorArt #HorrorMovies #MutantFam

Pen drawing of Jonathan Frid as a vampire baring his fangs menacingly drawn on a black background.

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David Selby @davidselby.com · Dec 2

Today would've been Jonathan Frid's 100th birthday. @jonathanfriddoc.bsky.social shared a special video to mark the day: youtu.be/P-lQQizT-bI?... ^BR #DarkShadows

"The Final Curtain" A Tribute to Jonathan Frid

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Jonathan Frid Documentary @jonathanfriddoc.bsky.social · Dec 3

Celebrate the centenary of DARK SHADOWS star Jonathan Frid (1924-2012) w/ memories from 3 of his co-stars: Marie Wallace, Donna Wandrey and Sharon Smyth Lentz.

Recorded Oct 12 at the Sleepy Hollow Film Festival. Moderated by @willmckinley.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oqw... #DarkShadows

Jonathan Frid Centenary Tribute at Sleepy Hollow International Film Festival on October 12, 2024

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David Selby @davidselby.com · Nov 12

Hello, world! ^BR #darkshadows #quentincollins

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Dark Shadows News @darkshadowsnews.bsky.social · Nov 16

Hello! We've crossed over via parallel time to BlueSky, ready to celebrate and report on the classic 1960s horror soap opera #DarkShadows. Follow us for news, nostalgia and Gothic intrigue! 🖤

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · Oct 26

I’m thrilled to be a guest on the Mashley at the Movies podcast talking about DARK SHADOWS, the 1970 film HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS, and working w/ star Jonathan Frid as a teenager!

An early Halloween treat! 🎃

www.mashleymovies.com/2024/10/13-d... #DarkShadows

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · Oct 15

Farewell to John Lasell (1928-2024) — an unsung hero of DARK SHADOWS.

As parapsychologist Dr. Peter Guthrie, he battled the spooky soap's first monster (the phoenix Laura Collins) before vampire Barnabas Collins arrived.

He was also a familiar face for 25 years on shows like THE TWILIGHT ZONE.

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