"Dark Shadows DVD Collection Complete Series Collection 1 - 26 With its alluring tales of gothic mystery and supernatural intrigue, Dark Shadows became the most popular daytime series of all time during its run on ABC from 1966-71. Much like the show's character Barnabas Collins, a guilt-ridden vampire released from his chained coffin after nearly 200 years, Dark Shadows retains an immortality that time steadfastly fails to erode"
(Not that this need factor into posts, but keep in mind that Carolyn seems to have no memory of the disaster and believes that Liz, David, and Hallie are simply away on vacation.)