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Forbes
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‘Dark Shadows' Debuted in 1966: A TV Flashback
Dark Shadows, poster, Jonathan Frid, 1966-. (Photo by LMPC via Getty Images) Dark Shadows took a 'bite," so to speak, out of the network daytime drama landscape. And it was the beginning of a franchise that has returned numerous times in subsequent decades. Flashback to June 27, 1966, and Dark Shadows began its five-season run on ABC. At first thought, Jonathan Frid as the vampire Barnabas Collins comes to mind. But Frid's iconic role was not introduced until 10 months into the run of Dark Shadows. From the onset, the show depicted the lives, loves, trials, and tribulations of the wealthy Collins family of Collinsport, Maine, where a number of supernatural occurrences take place. Residents at the Collinswood Mansion included brother and sister Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds) and Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Joan Bennett), their children, and the governess Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke). Actors who rose to fame in primetime in later years who got their starts on Dark Shadows included David Selby (Falcon Crest), John Karlen (Cagney & Lacey), Kate Jackson (The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King), Conrad Bain (Maude, Diff'rent Strokes) and Abe Vigoda (Barney Miller, Fish). UNITED STATES - Circa 1969: DARK SHADOWS - gallery - Circa 1969, David Selby stars in this Gothic ... More horror soap opera as several characters from various time periods, all named Quentin Collins. , (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) UNITED STATES - Circa 1968: DARK SHADOWS - 1968 cast gallery - pictured, clockwise top right: ... More Humbert Allen Astredo, Lara Parker, Louis Edmonds, Grayson Hall, John Karlen, Nancy Barrett, Robert Rodan, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Thayer David, Jonathan Frid (cast color from photo), (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) UNITED STATES - JULY 28: DARK SHADOWS - 7/28/70, James Storm (Gerard), Kate Jackson (Daphne), ... More (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) At the time, the daytime drama landscape consisted of the more traditional entries like ABC's General Hospital, The Young Marrieds and The Nurses; CBS' Search for Tomorrow, The Guiding Life, As the World Turns, One Life to Live, The Edge of Night and The Secret Storm; and NBC's Days of Our Lives, Moment of Truth and The Doctors. Needless to say, this soap opera category was considerably more visible than it is today (only four shows are on the broadcast networks at present). And the arrival of Dark Shadows 59 years ago added a new twist to the then standard storytelling. Blending soap opera and horror, Dark Shadows had a darker tone, distinguished by its supernatural elements and gothic horror themes. Unlike the other daytime dramas, Dark Shadows featured vampires, ghosts, werewolves, and other creatures. And, unlike the typical adult female audience skew, the end result was an attraction for a large teenage audience and a cult following. UNITED STATES - JUNE 27: DARK SHADOWS - 6/27/66, The story of Dark Shadows begins with newly hired ... More Alexandra Moltke (as governess Victoria Winters, left) arriving at Collinwood, the Collins' estate in Collinsport, Maine in search of her mysterious origins. Louis Edmonds (as Brutus Collins) also stars., (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) An immediate success, the original Dark Shadows was a victim, perhaps of the 'too much, too soon' syndrome. Unlike other daytime dramas that have lasted for decades (think General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives and The Bold and the Beautiful at present), series creator Dan Curtis felt the show had run out of fresh story ideas. And the show's ratings dropped significantly during its final two years. So, it was just five seasons on ABC. But there have been numerous attempts to capture the original magic. The success of the original run of Dark Shadows spawned two initial feature films: House of Dark Shadows in 1970 and Night of Dark Shadows in 1971. In 1991 came a 12-episode primetime reboot with Ben Cross as Barnabas Collins. There was a pilot produced in 2004 for a new series on former network The WB (with Alec Newman as Barnabas), but it was not picked up to series. And in 2012 came Tim Burton's film reboot of Dark Shadows with Johnny Depp as Barnabas. Jonathan Frid, who died shortly before the movie opened in theaters, made a cameo appearance. HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 07: (L-R) Chloe Grace Moretz, Eva Green, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and ... More Bella Heathcote arrive at Warner Bros.' Los Angeles Premiere of 'Dark Shadows' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on May 7, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/WireImage) Chances are we will see other attempts to reboot Dark Shadows in the future. And today we celebrate 59 years since debuting on ABC.
Powys County Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Powys cabinet member steps down for medical reasons
A SENIOR councillor has stepped down from Powys County Council's Cabinet due to medical reasons. Cabinet member for a more prosperous Powys, Cllr David Selby (Liberal Democrat) announced his decision at the council's annual general meeting on Thursday, May 15. A visibly emotional Cllr Selby said: 'The reason I'm standing down is because I've developed a medical condition which means that I cannot continue to provide the energy required as a cabinet member. 'However, I am very much committed to continue my role in Newtown (Newtown Central) as an active councillor. 'I owe it to my family and myself to take a bit of extra time to tackle what I need to tackle.' Outgoing council chairman Cllr Jonathan Wilkinson (Conservative) said: 'I would like to thank on behalf of Powys County Council for your service as a cabinet member. ' Following Cllr Berriman's election as leader he unveiled changes to the cabinet portfolios which sees a blend of fresh faces and continuity at the top table. It was revealed that former council leader Cllr James Gibson-Watt (Liberal Democrat) would take over the prosperous Powys brief until September 30 when he is expected to pass the role on to Cllr Glyn Preston (Liberal Democrat). Cllr Berriman will take over the briefs for performance, people services and partnerships, while continuing to be responsible for property and strategic planning. Deputy council leader Cllr Matthew Dorrance (Labour) will have responsibility for refugees added to portfolio as cabinet member for a fairer Powys. Cllr Raiff Devlin (Liberal Democrat) is brought into cabinet to take over responsibility for customers, digital and community services, leisure, and cultural services. Cllr David Thomas (Labour) the cabinet member for finance and corporate transformation is now responsible for delivering the sustainable Powys programme. Liberal Democrat Cllr Sian Cox continues as cabinet member for a caring Powys (Adult social services). Liberal Democrat Cllr Richard Church will be looking after legal and regulatory services and due to this his job title as cabinet member for a safer Powys is set to change. Cllr Peter Roberts (Liberal Democrat) continues as cabinet member for a learning Powys. Cllr Jackie Charlton (Liberal Democrat) continues as cabinet member for a greener Powys.
Powys County Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Review recommends reconfiguring Powys sixth form provision
A MAJOR review of post-16 education in Powys will be revealed next month - and could see new centres set up in two Powys towns. One of the options for the review could see new centres for over-16s' education established in Brecon and Newtown in partnership with the NPTC Group of Colleges and other external providers. The review, which overall sets a long-term vision for post-16 education in Powys, will be reviewed by the council's learning and skills scrutiny committee on May 2 and received by the cabinet on May 13. The review recommends reconfiguring sixth form provision in the county, and is driven by the need for better outcomes for learners, provide equitable access to education for both Welsh-medium and English-medium learners, to improve the curriculum offer and to support financial sustainability. It examined Powys school-based provision and does not affect other providers that deliver post-16 education in the county. The review has identified three options to rationalise sixth form provision and recommends engagement with key stakeholders to support the development of a preferred way forward. It comes as the council continues to tackle the fall-out of a critical assessment of education in the county by Estyn. The council says it would would gather feedback from headteachers, learners, school staff, governors, parents/carers, Welsh Government and other stakeholders. Students' views on the preferred way forward to ensure any proposal would be "central", the council adds. Cllr David Selby, cabinet member for a more prosperous Powys, said: 'While the review concludes that schools and partners are committed to delivering post-16 provision through the Powys Chweched Sixth initiative, significant change is needed if the county is to deliver a post-16 education that meets the vision set out in the Learner Entitlement Criteria and the aspirations of future generations. 'It is recommending that stronger collaboration is fostered between all providers to offer a broader range of courses and improve learner outcomes, that support local businesses and assist the development of emerging technologies. 'The review identifies several options that we should consider if we are to meet the demands of the future, including the creation of a two-centre post-16 model. 'Powys sixth forms have performed well in the past but need to significantly change to meet the demands of the future and deliver truly world class provision for future Powys learners.
