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Title: ABC 50th Anniversary Special to Include Dark Shadows
Post by: MsCriseyde on January 16, 2003, 05:41:23 PM

ABC Television announced plans yesterday at the Television Critics Association meeting for their upcoming three-hour 50th anniversary special this spring. It will be taped at the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. in March for broadcast in May.

The press release lists a multitude of programs that will be included in the special. Dark Shadows is included in the daytime category.

Title: Re: ABC 50th Anniversary Special to Include Dark Shadows
Post by: joe integlia on January 16, 2003, 07:30:22 PM

thats great news. i remember watching the 25th anniversary special in the 70s hoping DS would be mentioned. it was not. i dont think they mentioned any of the daytime shows.

Title: Re: ABC 50th Anniversary Special to Include Dark Shadows
Post by: jennifer on January 17, 2003, 05:42:45 PM

It's about time the show got it's due!

jennifer

Title: Re: ABC 50th Anniversary Special to Include Dark Shadows
Post by: Julianka7 on January 17, 2003, 09:27:42 PM

Cool! Do you know when this will air?
Julianka

Title: Re: ABC 50th Anniversary Special to Include Dark Shadows
Post by: Annie on January 17, 2003, 09:35:09 PM

Wow this is great i can't wait till spring !!!
HOPE THAT THE Q-MAN WILL BE ON!!!!!!!!!!
        LOVE ANNE

Title: Re: ABC 50th Anniversary Special to Include Dark Shadows
Post by: Raineypark on January 17, 2003, 09:41:38 PM

It's nice to know that they're going to acknowledge a program that did well for them, but which they never gave due.  However, when you consider they're covering 50 years of programming in a three hour special, (less than 4 minutes per year?!) I wouldn't hope for much.  We're going to have to watch REALLY carefully to catch it!

rainey

Title: Re: ABC 50th Anniversary Special to Include Dark Shadows
Post by: Bette on January 18, 2003, 02:01:40 AM

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It's nice to know that they're going to acknowledge a program that did well for them, but which they never gave due.  However, when you consider they're covering 50 years of programming in a three hour special, (less than 4 minutes per year?!) I wouldn't hope for much.  We're going to have to watch REALLY carefully to catch it!

And hope they don't edit it out all together because of time constraints. :(

Bette

Title: Re: ABC 50th Anniversary Special to Include Dark Shadows
Post by: VictoriaWintersRox on January 18, 2003, 02:04:41 AM

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Cool! Do you know when this will air?
Julianka

It will air sometime in May 2003.

I hope they focus on their classic shows from the 50s through 80s, granted the only really classic show from the 50s they showed was The Lone Ranger, lol (and the first four seasons of Make Room for Daddy). NBC's 75th Anniversary was good, but it focused a little too much on all their current programming. IMO at least.

Title: Re: ABC 50th Anniversary Special to Include Dark Shadows
Post by: Patti Feinberg on January 18, 2003, 03:24:01 AM

Glad to see DS get some recognition.
If you think about it, daytime should get some serious attention.
I've been watching OLTL since 1973!!

And, who can ever forget 'Maeve Ryan' singing "Danny Boy" each year on my b-day (St. Patrick's Day).

Who over the age of 25 doesn't know who 'Luke and Laura" are?

IMHO,

Patti

Title: Re: ABC 50th Anniversary Special to Include Dark Shadows
Post by: MsCriseyde on January 18, 2003, 03:36:34 AM

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I've been watching OLTL since 1973!!

And, who can ever forget 'Maeve Ryan' singing "Danny Boy" each year on my b-day (St. Patrick's Day).

Who over the age of 25 doesn't know who 'Luke and Laura" are?

You'll be pleased to know that every show you mentioned is also supposedly getting a nod on the special.

Title: Re: ABC 50th Anniversary Special to Include Dark Shadows
Post by: Misty on January 18, 2003, 03:43:45 AM

About time. There aren't too many shows that can match the charisma of DS. May it live forever!
                                            Misty

Title: Re: ABC 50th Anniversary Special to Include Dark Shadows
Post by: The Ghost of Sarah Collins on January 18, 2003, 07:15:06 AM

Wonderful news! I will be sure to watch, hopefully record as well.
Dark Shadows will always be one of a kind. ;)


    Sarah