Dark Shadows is a 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.

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  • Dark Shadows is a 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 (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. Dark Shadows was distinguished by its vividly melodramatic performances, atmospheric interiors, memorable storylines, and an unusually adventurous music score. Now regarded as somewhat of a camp classic, it continues to enjoy an intense cult following. Directors Tim Burton, Quentin Tarantino, and pop icon Madonna have publicly stated they are fans of the series. As a child, Johnny Depp was so obsessed with Barnabas Collins that he wanted to be him. He is collaborating with Tim Burton on a theatrical film adaptation, in which he will play Barnabas. In 2004 and 2007, Dark Shadows was ranked #19 and #23 on TV Guide's Top Cult Shows Ever.
  • Dark Shadows war eine US-amerikanische Gothic Soap Opera der American Broadcasting Company (ABC), die von 1966 bis 1971 ausgestrahlt wurde. Insgesamt entstanden in fünf Jahren 1225 Episoden und zwei Filme. 1970 entstand mit Das Schloß der Vampire der Erste, ein Jahr später folgte mit Das Schloß der verlorenen Seelen der Zweite.
  • Dark Shadows was een Amerikaanse soapserie die op ABC uitgezonden werd van 27 juni 1966 tot 2 april 1971. De serie draaide vooral rond een griezelige vampier.
  • Мрачные тени (англ. Dark Shadows — Тёмные тени)— готическая «мыльная опера», которая шла по будням по каналу АВС с 27 июня 1966 по 2 апреля 1971 года.
  • Dark Shadows est un feuilleton télévisé américain en 1225 épisodes de 23 minutes, en noir et blanc puis en couleurs à partir de l'épisode n° 295 du 11 aout 1967, créé par Dan Curtis et diffusé entre le Modèle:Date et le Modèle:Date sur ABC. Ce feuilleton est inédit en France.
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  • Dark Shadows war eine US-amerikanische Gothic Soap Opera der American Broadcasting Company (ABC), die von 1966 bis 1971 ausgestrahlt wurde. Insgesamt entstanden in fünf Jahren 1225 Episoden und zwei Filme. 1970 entstand mit Das Schloß der Vampire der Erste, ein Jahr später folgte mit Das Schloß der verlorenen Seelen der Zweite.
  • Dark Shadows was een Amerikaanse soapserie die op ABC uitgezonden werd van 27 juni 1966 tot 2 april 1971. De serie draaide vooral rond een griezelige vampier.
  • Мрачные тени (англ. Dark Shadows — Тёмные тени)— готическая «мыльная опера», которая шла по будням по каналу АВС с 27 июня 1966 по 2 апреля 1971 года.
  • Dark Shadows is a 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 est un feuilleton télévisé américain en 1225 épisodes de 23 minutes, en noir et blanc puis en couleurs à partir de l'épisode n° 295 du 11 aout 1967, créé par Dan Curtis et diffusé entre le Modèle:Date et le Modèle:Date sur ABC. Ce feuilleton est inédit en France.
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