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Terror at Collinwood Episode 133: Dark Shadows Daybook Triumphant with Patrick McCray

The episode kicks off with big news about the Dark Shadows animated Gothic drama series in development from Warner Brothers Animation, newly-discovered DS studio footage from the BBC, plus announcements about the Dark Shadows Legacy pre-order and the new Big Finish audio drama pre-order, plus an announcement about The Collins Family Album from Chinbeard Books. The episode itself features returning guest Patrick McCray, who discusses his new Dark Shadows Daybook Triumphant, which is the third installment in the DS Daybooks series. We also chat about his great new line of Dark Shadows character busts!
 
AUDIO VERSION:
www.terroratcollinwood.com/episodes/terror-at-collinwood-episode-133-dark-shadows-daybook-triumphant-with-patrick-mccray-nbsp
 
VIDEO VERSION:
https://youtu.be/92EvbDGSPf4

Terror at Collinwood Episode 132: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Part Four

In the final installment of “The Shadows Behind the Shadows” series, which examines the literary, cinematic, theatrical, and other inspirations for Dark Shadows storylines, I look at the final story arcs of the series – 1995, the Summer of 1970 (aka the Ghosts of Daphne and Gerard), 1840, and 1841 Parallel Time. Influences on Night of Dark Shadows are also touched upon. The end of the episode features messages and posts from a variety of listeners who shed light on additional sources.
 
AUDIO VERSION: 
www.terroratcollinwood.com/episodes/terror-at-collinwood-episode-132-the-shadows-behind-the-shadows-part-four
 
VIDEO VERSION:
https://youtu.be/_S92JarGPK0

Terror at Collinwood Episode 130: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Part Three

Welcome to part three of Terror at Collinwood’s “The Shadows Behind the Shadows” series. This episode examines the cinematic, literary, theatrical, mythological, and other influences on the following Dark Shadows story arcs: the 1897 storyline, the Leviathans, and 1970 Parallel Time. In addition, the “housekeeping” segment features additional insights and information from past Terror at Collinwood guests, Dominique Lamssies and Stephen R. Shutt.
 
AUDIO VERSION:
www.terroratcollinwood.com/episodes/terror-at-collinwood-episode-130-the-shadows-behind-the-shadows-part-three
 
VIDEO VERSION:
https://youtu.be/rApZQVniB_I

Episode 129: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Part Two was really cool 

The 1995 storyline  . . . I can’t say I’ve known any fiction that inspired it, but asa kid and / or teen I made / played a story with my Legos where people went into the future ruined by events in the past.  They tried to bring a helpful character back with them, but it disappeared and the heroes were able to stop the future they visited from happening. 
That was even before I watched the original Dark Shadows series.  Maybe before the 1991 one too. 

So  . . . Maybe traveling to the future is fairly obvious a story, but DS did it with heart and intrigue that really made it special and spectacular.

Thanks for sharing this great childhood story, McTrooper!
Are you looking forward to the new MOTU movie?? I got my tickets for opening weekend!

Terror at Collinwood Episode 128: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Part One

This episode features part one of an overview that looks at the literary, cinematic, and other influences on the following Dark Shadows story arcs: Victoria Winters’ Arrival, Burke Devlin’s Revenge, Laura the Phoenix, the Blackmailing of Elizabeth, and the Introduction of Barnabas Collins.
 
AUDIO VERSION:
www.terroratcollinwood.com/episodes/terror-at-collinwood-episode-128-the-shadows-behind-the-shadows-part-one
 
VIDEO VERSION:
https://youtu.be/peE8KsoTr6w

Our very own Gothick was kind enough to share this very rare audio recording of Grayson Hall as the Fly in HAPPY END (1977). I've assembled a couple of videos with photos and have uploaded them to YouTube. Thanks for sharing these, Gothick!

Grayson's scenes as the Fly, some with Christopher Lloyd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfppF4mnfok&t=548s

Grayson Hall sings 'The Ballad of the Lily of Hell': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyfcFkaXqYc&t=7s

Terror at Collinwood Episode 125: A Look Back at ShadowCon and Fiction with Jean Graham

Jean Graham, née Peacock, was one of the founders of ShadowCon, the original Dark Shadows convention which started in 1977, predating the Dark Shadows Festivals by several years. With the last Dark Shadows convention on the horizon, Jean visits the podcast to talk about her memories of the very first one. She also discusses the challenges of early DS syndication days in the 70s, her DS fanfic and how that led to pro fiction publishing, her DS music arrangements and piano playing, and her fandom for The Man from U.N.C.L.E and Star Trek. Other topics include: dark fairy tales, the appeal of Barnabas, Mr. Spock, and Illya Kuryakin to outsiders, San Diego Comic Con - then vs now, sneaking into a movie theater balcony to watch House of Dark Shadows, and throwing a DS Halloween party in 1970. 
 
AUDIO VERSION:
www.terroratcollinwood.com/episodes/terror-at-collinwood-episode-125-a-look-back-at-shadowcon-and-fiction-with-jean-graham
 
VIDEO VERSION:
https://youtu.be/tilODNRtuzw