My point exactly, should a film version be done lovingly tounge in cheek , in the style of The Brady Bunch films, rather than a serious updated version, Busch would be a great choice for the role.

I agree, both versions are wonderful but the first had a much more haunting quality to it.

Apparently, Farnon had no idea they were using the tune on the show during the run. I think it was during the shows syndication or home Video released that he did. He also saidhe never recieved a royalty check for it's use on DS.  This dispells the rumor that when Farnon "found out" it was being used  and asked for his rightful royalty's  Dan Curtis told Cobert to compose his own theme.  It's more liekly that Robert C. realized it was not a composition of his and wrote the new one.  It's a great tune and has the same feel as the Farnon version.

The oriiginal tune was part of the Farnon songbook. It was released on a series of farnon albums(sometime in the late 50's/early 60;s)and simply called "Music Box".  Another fan and myself have been searching for the album for years, in order to have a clean cut of the track. Incidentally the song itself is about 3 minutes long .  Sybil just looped the first 26  seconds or so for the music box.

I hoped against hope, that it would be released on "The Prisoner" cd but no such luck. If it were to be relased with DS music , MPi would merley have to pay the Farnon estate a royalty fee. 

Did you miss Nancy Barretts run in "Judy and Bea...and Nancy Makes 3" ? Well, here's another shot.

As of May 13th Nancy will be back on stage with Judy and  Bea. You will be delighted as Nancy shares the songs of some her favorite composers with you. You won't want to miss as she chats with Judy about her days on Dark Shadows, Broadway and television. Starting on Friday May 13th through May 20th and May 27th at 11 pm.

At Helens's Cabaret room . Located at 169 Eighth avenue between 18th and 19th streets (in Manhattan). If you make your reservation and mention "SHADOWGRAM" and/or Dark Shadows you are entitled to a discounted admission of $10. That is more then half off the normal price. The club does require a $15 food and/or drink minimum. Their extensive and reasonably priced menu includes mouthwatering burgers and a popcorn chicken that is addictive! For reservations call 212-206-0609 .

Nancy B. finished her first run with the cabaret musical last night. When asked about her experience in "Judy and Bea" , she had this to say:

"It's the most fun I have ever had on any stage. Working with two of the most talented performers I have ever worked with "- Nancy Barrett, April 2005

For more information visit: www.judyandme.com . Have a question? Email webguru@judyandme.com

To those fans from the DS Forums who attended Nancy's first run at Helen's. Thank you for your kind words and support. Much gratitude.

thanks, Midnite !