Description
Since Dark Shadows first aired on ABC-TV from 1966-1971, the Gothic supernatural series has established itself as a unique and enduring television classic. The character of Barnabas Collins, a guilt-ridden, 175-year-old vampire, brought the show tremendous success. This special release offers a variety of rare and unusual material.
Bloopers Like other daytime dramas of its period, Dark Shadows was produced live in sequence, without stopping to correct any mistakes. This was before modern videotape editing, so the "bloopers" featured here were all part of the shows as broadcast. You'll see actors forget lines, crew members walk on camera, sets fall apart and dozens of other hilarious mishaps -- plus outtakes.
Treasures The haunting and melodic Dark Shadows score, composed by Robert Cobert, became a Top 20 album in 1969. Dark Shadows Music Videos combine episode clips with the most popular tunes, such as the Grammy®-nominated hit "Quentin's Theme (Shadows of the Night)."
Dark Shadows In Salem finds Lara Parker (Angelique the witch), on location in Massachusetts, recalling where the actual witch trials took place.
Also included is long-lost footage of Dark Shadows actors appearing on game shows, promotional spots with Jonathan Frid (Barnabas the vampire) and much more.
Synopsis
Few soap operas have offered as many chills as Dark Shadows, and in this release featuring a generous collection of bloopers and other show-related footage, fans can finally shake off the terror with a hearty laugh as they take a fun-filled look back at the gothic-themed drama. Of course any live broadcast is bound to have its fair share of memorable bloopers, and Dark Shadows is certainly no exception. From flubbed-lines to visible crew members, fragile sets, and any number of memorable mishaps, this hilarious collection is sure to put a smile on the face of even the gloomiest Dark Shadows fan. Once viewers have had a hearty laugh at the various bloopers and outtakes, they are next invited to take a nostalgic look at the history of the show with a detailed profile of Robert Cobert's unforgettable title, a trip to the sight of the Salem Witch Trials with star Laura Parker, a winning collection of promotional spots, and variety of game show clips featuring members of the cast. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
