From "A Vampire for All Seasons" by Robert Higgins (TV Guide, July 13, 1968)
Jonathan Frid on playing Barnabas Collins:
"There are vast inconsistencies in Barnabas's character. Being an involuntary vampire (are there any voluntary vampires?), Barnabas murders one minute and, in the next, he's joining the family to pass judgment on someone else's behavior. He is rather presumptuous. I play him as a combination Macbeth and Richard III. When he's guilty he's Macbeth and when he's cunning and ruthless he's Richard. It works out splendidly."
Dark Shadows (1966-1971) was a soap opera with an emphasis on the supernatural that has garnered a cult following in the years since it left the air. The introduction of Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) catapulted the series to enormous success, capturing the public's imagination in a way that continues to endure today. This online fanzine will provide a place for rare photos, articles, stories, artwork, and other multimedia as a tribute to the magic and mystery that is Dark Shadows.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
A Vampire for All Seasons
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