And Peter North as Quentin Collins,

Chad Hunt as Willie Loomis.

Peyton Place had a primetime series, a daytime series, two feature films, two made-for-tv movies, two novels, and a release of the original movie sound-track.

Dark Shadows had a daytime series, a primetime series -- plus a second primetime pilot, two feature films, several sound-track releases, two comic book series, a newspaper comic series, three different series of novels, and numerous collector's items.

I would speculate that Dark Shadows comes-in second, only to Star Trek, in terms of the various incarnations.

Interesting observation, but I believe DOOL actually beat 'em too it, with Josh Taylor.  He has played two long-term roles -- Chris Kosichek and Roman Brady.  And as you mentioned -- none of the other characters even noticed.

To be honest, I am sure many other soaps have done the same thing.  Although the Roman Brady recast is known as the most glaring re-use of an actor, there are other less infamous, yet similar situations on soaps.  AW -- Both Vic Hastings and Reginald Love were played by John Considine.  On DOOL, both Bonnie Lockhart and Adrienne Johnson were played by Judy Evans. 

Although I don't like the idea of casting actors in more than one role on a soap, it seems to be an increasingly popular trend.  Yuck.  But, it didn't begin, nor end with DS.

Not trying to be offensive or disagreeable, folks.  But, the idea that the Collinwood mansion existed in the 1600s is simply rationalization --an admirable attempt to bring all of DS's continuity mistakes into reality.  Respectfully, I don't buy it.

I can accept most of the differences between "our" DS time and parallell time.  I accept them because, for the most part, they were written intelligently and intentionally.   Having said that -- I do not believe that ANYTHING GOES in parallel time.   There must be some level of consistancy  between "our" time and parellel time.  Otherwise, it all becomes silly.  If anyting goes in parallel time, then we  could have Mickey Mouse, Rush Limbaugh, and the Reverand Al Sharpton engaging in illicit behavior in the foyer of Collinwood, and none of us could complain, because -- ANYTHING GOES in parellel time.  Go AT IT, boys!!

Sorry, but I just can't rationalize the existance of the Collinwood mansion in the 1600s.   I'm not going to try to excuse something that was so obviously a mistake on the part of TPTB.  It was THEIR continuity error, and not our job to figure it out or to somehow rationalize it into official DS cannon.

Some have said the Old House set had already been destroyed when this scene was taped.  Others  indicate that is incorrect.  Either way, it doesn't matter.  In the mid-1600s, it's unlikely that even the Old House would have existed.  The set designer should have designed a small simple "hut-like" set for the 1600 scene.  The entire thing could have been buiilt for $250 (1970 money).  In other words, there is simply no excuse -- creatively, logically, or even fiscally, for this continuity error to have made it to broadcast.   No matter why TPTB may have chosen to use the Collinwood set for that scene -- there is no REAL excuse for it, and it shouldn't be rationalized.    It is really sort of sad to see long-time DS fans (like myself) thinking-up excuses for this lazy writing.   

Not trying to start an arguement -- but seems to me, using the Collinwood set for the 1600s scene (parellel time, or not) was a great big stupid continuity mistake in the part of TPTB.   It is most certainly not the resonsibility of the fans to "figure-out"  or rationalize.  Let's face it, TIIC screwed-up.

Interesting stuff, Gothick.  More to share?

I teach a couple of cultural diversity classes, and both have sections on Appalachian culture.  Although I find Appalachian culture fasinating (mostly because I am of Appalachian desent), I've never had much interest in Appalachian folklore.  But, you've sparked my interest!   I would love to hear more about "horror-related" (for lack of a better term) aspects of the folklore of that region.

No, it's not boring.  Obviously several people have enjoyed your post.  If you've got more, please share it.

did anyone else think Barnabas looked a bit cartoonish in his makeup toward the end?  Kinda like a Saturday Night Live version of Dracula?

I agree, ShadowsAtlanta.  I never liked Barnabas's "vampire make-up"  I thought it looked terrible and was unnecessary.  Red eyes and fangs, I can deal with -- but I never really have enjoyed the recent trend for vampires to change their appearance just before they attack someone.

A good actor can change his/her own expression and attitude, and with the addition of fangs, can scare the Hell out of viewers.  All the extra make-up is silly.  Can you imagine Jonathan Frid being painted all white, everytime he bared his fangs?

Everytime I see Ben Cross in a scene with all that make-up, I just cringe.  I don't mind a little camp on DS, but I hate it when the show does something that will make people laugh at it.

I did really enjoy the Revival series, but Ben Cross in that white make-up -- YUCK!

Question and speculation regarding the revival series --

[spoiler]Since both Professor Woodard and Joe Haskel were killed-off during the first season, doesn't it seem strange to have the show continue without those two important characters?  Do you think TPTB had plans to "replace" them in some way?  Perhaps with another professor (Stokes?), and another hunk/good-guy to replace Joe?

I'd love to hear your speculation.