Gerard,

Perhaps Istvan, the mute gypsy of King Johnny's clan, could be a long-lost ancestor of Miss Cleo of Jamaica (by way of the Golden state).

Craig Slocum,

I'm sure that the "Sightings" staff would refer to "star" eyewitness Harry Johnson, as "a noted Collinsport raconteur and ufologist."

By the way, I'v seen "Sightings" host Tim White host a heady program on PBS dealing with technological breakthroughs and their political ramifications.  And I believe that  former "Sightings" correspondent Carla Wohl is now a reporter for the ABC Network.  I'm sure both of them probably wish that the Sci-Fi channel stopped televising a schlocky show like 'Sightings.'  The show is hardly a boost to their image as "serious, responsible journalists."

Bob the Bartender, who believes that the Star is the definitive source for highly credible news.

Dear Fellow Dark Shadows Fans,

Here's an episode of the paranormal show, "Sightings," that I'd like to see:

"On this edition of 'Sightings':

Does a 237-year-old vampire still exist in the tiny coastal town of Collinsport, ME?  Join host Tim White and executive producer Henry "The Fonz" Winkler as they motorcycle into this quaint New England town to investigate claims of vampirism, witchcraft and time travel.

Mr. Winkler, in his Arthur Fonzarelli attire, will interview local resident (and yenta) Buzz Hackett about the eerie goings on in this quiet Maine town.  Mr. Hackett, a longtime friend of the prominent Collins family of Collinsport, will elucidate on the legend of the so-called 'Collins Curse,' and, answer the question, is the curse still in effect today?

Host Tim White will discuss the rumors of Satanic rites and, a still active coven of witches with noted local historian and academic, Prof. T. Elliot Stokes.

As an extra feature, famed ghost-hunter Peter James will attempt to communicate with the spirit of the good witch, Bathia Mapes, rumored to have suffered a fiery death at the hands of the most evil witch of the Colonial period.

Finally, 'Sightings' correspondent Carla Wohl will attempt to detemine if, in fact, local doctor Julia Hoffman is, as rumored, one the masked surgeons seen performing the medical examination on the so-called Roswell- Alien Autopsy Film.

Don't miss this riveting edition of 'Sightings'!"

And remember, no mystery is closed to an open mind.  Isn't that something like, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste"?  (I think that either Dirk Wilkins or Jeremy Grimes once said that.)

Hey Patti,

How about the avaricious Rev. Gregory Trask as the Von Trapp family's money hungry agent, Max?

Bob the Bartender, who remembers when "Adel Weis" was the most frequently played song on the Blue Whale jukebox.  

Brian,

I believe that in "The Picture of Dorian Gray," Anita Bolster was the refined woman sitting at the dinner party, whom actor George Sanders pays a compliment to her "unique" beauty.

Bob the Bartender, who still believes that Anita Bolster also appeared in Robert Wise's sci-fi classic, "The Day The Earth Stood Still" Gort Barrada, Nektu!!!

Hey Gang,

Let's not forget:

Sam Evans and Portia Fitzsimmons

T. Elliot Stokes and Madame Findley

Steve the PT longshoreman and Buffie Harrington

The Eagle Hill Cemetery Caretaker and Mrs. Johnson

Dirk "People Are Strange" Wilkins and Laura Collins

Carl Collins and Pansy Faye

Jeb Hawkes and Megan Todd (albeit briefly)

Aristede and himself

PT Roger Collins and Angelique Stokes-Collins

Dr. Eric Lang and Leona Eltridge

Young Ezra Braithewaite and Julianka, the hot-blooded gypsy

Bob Rooney and Blue Whale waitress Mary Delaney (who unfortunately made the acquaintance of Chris Jennings on one bright moonlit Collinsport night)

Dear Fellow Dark Shadows Fans,

I would have to say that my two favorite Dark Shadows props are: Number One -  the stogie which Bob Rooney has clenched in his teeth for seemingly the entire the nearly five-year-run of the show, and Number Two - Bob Rooney's stylish flannel shirts, which he even wore during the dog days of summer (Bob's royal stewart flannel shirt is my personal favorite).

Sincerely,

Bob the Bartender, who says the heck with the Big Game, bring on the Mega-Millions Game!!!

It's toot-a-loo time for Maude Browning, Collinsport's number two trollop to buy the ranch (or, perhaps more accurately, to sleep with the fishes).

You know, when Nathan looked down upon Maude's corpse in the Rev. Trask's bed, I was half expecting a moment of inner dialogue, in which Nathan said to himself, "Gee, I always knew that this guy Trask was a little strange, but I never thought that he was into necrophilia."  

To which an indignant Trask, sensing what Nathan was thinking, waved a crooked finger at him, and declared vehemently, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Ms. Browning!  I never told anyone to lie, not a single time.  Now, Nathan, I have to go back and do the witch-hunting business of the people of Collinsport, blah, blah, blah, ad nauseam."

So, as Maude Browning, a gal with a heart of gold, was wont to say, "Cheerio!"

Dear Fellow Dark Shadows Fans,

After much soul-searching, I have come to the conclusion that it was Joshua Collins' faithful manservant Riggs and Suki Forbes, who were the first couple to "get it on" in the great, new house of Collinwood.

Sincerely,

Bob the Bartender

PS Lookalikes: the Rev. Trask and the late, great Freddy Mercury from the rock group Queen.