This is a great thread. Thanks for starting it. I'm really curious if anyone has a story about when they actually heard that DS was going off the air. When was that announced and where was it reported? What was it like watching the show knowing it was going off the air? I've heard all the explanations for DS' demise, but what was actually the word at the time?

Sally

Bummer. I agree it should have been left in. Anyone know why it's missing?

Adamsgirl, you are a true voice of reason!! As are Midnite, Profstokes and MagnusTrask.

It is very uninformed to say time travel is a "non-issue" and that physicists have a "but who cares" attitude about it. And who might those physicists be? That's like saying a brain surgeon has a "but who cares" attitude about the heart or lungs. Nothing negates that time travel is verified by the laws of physics. I also agree with MagnusTrask that it's arrogant to assume what kind of technology will or will not happen in the future, to state that something "can never" be invented.

I have read the book but have not seen the presentation. Adamsgirl, Midnite and Profstokes have all said the raised questions were addressed in the presentation. I know for a fact they were addressed in the book. Einstein and Hawking both take the issue very seriously. Ronald Mallett of the University of Connecticut is currently devoting himself to the issue, as are physicists Kip Thorne, J. Richard Gott, Jim Al-Khalili and more.

I agree with Adamsgirl that you should read "The Physics of Dark Shadows" available at culturalstudiespress.com. I also agree with Adamsgirl's description of the book as easily laid out for the average person to understand. Very enjoyable, especially for Dark Shadows fans.

I am still hoping for the presentation to appear on youtube, if possible.

Sally

Thank you profstokes for your information on the presentation. I could not go to the festival this year but I've enjoyed the posts about all the events. I read the book "The Physics of Dark Shadows" and heard Frank on the Coast to Coast radio show, so I was especially interested in his time travel speech. As you say, maybe he'll give it next year.

I was hoping someone would put it on youtube so I could see it.

Sally

It's interesting how in HODS the same premise was given as to why Julia was staying at Collinwood - doing research on the history of the Collins family. The only difference was in the movie she was REALLY doing it - it wasn't a cover story.

Sally

Thanks for the information about the book and the radio show, Frank. I'll be ordering the book this weekend. I noticed the great reviews you've gotten here.

I'll also try and listen to the radio show tonight. Sounds very exciting.

I watched part of the rant and I agree that it shouldn't have been put out in this manner. Now I know not to buy it. I've always been amazed at the thought processes of those who put together these DVD releases. Seems to be no sense or consideration. Why bother?

Excellent analysis, Lydia. I am recalling this episode from memory and this is not the first time Angelique claimed to be sorry, will change, and so on. When Jeremiah's ghost was haunting her she swore to Ben that she wouldn't hurt people any more. That lasted about two episodes. I'm also torn about what Barnabas should do.

Sally