Those are really fantastic prices. I checked it out in comparison to MPI, and well, there is no comparison. MPI is way more expensive. Thanks for the heads up.

Oh, Jimbo - this is a great article! It is done with so much admiration and respect -- for the show itself, for the character of Barnabas and for Frid, the actor. What a delightful treat this Halloween day! Thanks so much, Jimbo. Barnabas Collins, was, indeed, one of the greatest vampires of the 20th century, unique in his angst and self-loathing and ability to make us sympathize with his plight rather than simply fear him and wish him dispatched to the bowels of hell. Wonderful!

I'm so sorry, Annie. As ProfStokes said, it seems no one's safe from these types of things these days. May I suggest this? Instead of looking for a job in the same field as you were in or along those lines, rethink everything. What are your passions? What really appeals to you? Perhaps you can reinvent yourself and go in a completely different direction. Sometimes, we tend to have tunnel vision where our lives and careers are concerned. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time.

I'm of two minds here, Jimbo. One is that, yes, homage should have been paid to Dark Shadows and Frid's ground-breaking interpretation of the vampire as self-loathing and tortured, something that's been emulated ever since. However, it would appear, at least from the article, that this Vampire-Con was kind of a freak show. I'd rather see our beloved show and Barnabas treated with a lot more respect.

I'm so happy to hear this great news! Congrats to Jonathan Frid -- very richly deserved award!

Yes, indeed, Magnus -- Frid's interpretation of the vampire's angst and self-loathing was the first such characterization. It was certainly ground-breaking. Of course, a lot of credit also has to go to Dan Curtis who had to scramble to change the storylines when it was obvious Barnabas Collins drove the ratings through the roof. He had to be redeemed in some way. All in all, it was brilliant and changed the map for the vampire genre all the way around. EW really dropped the ball here, but what can you expect from a bunch of green kids? Really -- kinda reminds me of the TMZ crowd.

Jimbo, I doubt the 2004 DS pilot will ever be released on DVD. Isn't that what Jim Pierson has been saying at the festivals? Dan Curtis was very unhappy with it and felt it was "unfinished" and that he wasn't given enough time to fix it. Even the music wasn't set. I've seen it a few times now, and although I can see some similarities to the 1991 series, I can't see a lot to recommend someone buying it, even if they haven't seen it. I bet, though, it'll be shown once again at this year's fest. See you there!

I'll be there again this year, and I look like the picture I have up here. Also, those who go regularly should recognize me from the Collinsport Players skits. Last year, I played Elizabeth. The two years prior, I was Blanche Devereaux. I would love to finally meet you guys in person. Thus far, I haven't really been that successful. It's only been by happenstance that I've bumped into some forum members.