Hi tripwire!

A spoiler is a revelation of a plot or key event that's yet to come, and a spoiler warning informs readers that one is coming up so they can decide for themselves if they want to continue reading.

They're not mandatory here since the series has been around for many years and has aired in syndication in addition to being on videotape, but since the show continues to bring in new viewers and established fans may have forgotten what they've already seen, spoiler warnings are added so as to not lessen anyone's enjoyment and not make them afraid to read the boards.

In addition to adding the word SPOILER, there's also a spoiler icon in the Message icon menu.  It's the flashing S you see at the top of this post.

I won't waste my time trying to refresh your memory, Luciaphil. You'll see it when it comes on. Your bad comments about my favorite character and my enthusiasm for him don't go together.

CS, I have to confess that I don't recall any specific incidents of his breaking and entering either but then again there are a lot of scenes that I need to see again in order to refresh my memory.  

But regarding what just happened, I'm sorry her comment bothered you but I wish (easier said than done, I know!) there was some way you could not feel hurt if someone says something negative about your favorite actor.  My feeling is that in our discussions, we should be able to openly express our dislike for certain characters, actors, or performances to the same extent that others may want to express their ardor for the same things, and I honestly don't think that by expressing her lack of enthusiasm for Harry, Luciaphil set out to damper yours.  Am I making sense?, cuz I was only interrupted about 10 times since I started writing this reply.

It's not a matter of receiving an approval, Kitty_Cat60-- you're in as soon as your complete registration is submitted.  Then you're emailed a password by the board that you use to log in and that'll get you access to the username and your profile.

The most recent registration was on June 15.  I don't know what the problem has been with your registration but I'm sure MB will be able to figure it out.

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Number 80. June 17, 2002.
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Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

ShadowGram (SG) announces the following breaking news for Dark Shadows (DS).
* SG NEWS FLASH!   6-17-02:
Several of the DS actors are planning to appear on the  ABC SoapNet cable channel "Soap Talk" program, projected to air between June 25 and July 10.  

* The new print issue, SG #96, is being mailed now to all current postal-mail subscribers with the latest DS news, updates, and pictures. Following are some key highlights, plus much more:

* SG Exclusive Photos:
--- DAVID SELBY (Quentin) relaxing on-set during a filming break - 1969

NOTE: David was honored with the Distinguished West Virginian Award 3-19. He and his wife Chip share material from his appearance at the 3-18/19 premieres of the film "The Griffin and the Minor Canon."

--- JONATHAN FRID (Barnabas) in a candid photo (approximately 1969). Also: Pictures of Jonathan from his one-man show performance 9-29-01.

--- LARA PARKER (Angelique) is pictured with her daughter Caitlin.

NOTE: SG explains Lara attends the DS Festival convention, probably only Friday evening. Her oldest son Rick is being married that weekend.

--- DAVID HENESY (David, Daniel, Jamison, Tad) with his mother Jeanne Avery, who kindly provided this recent photo to SG. Jeanne also reports what David is doing now.

NOTE: Jeanne is a Saturday guest at the DS Fest and plans to talk about David's years on DS. She is a renowned past life regression therapist and astrologer; this SG notes her accomplishments.

The Fest's tentative weekend schedule is below.

* SG Rare Photos:
--- The late JOEL CROTHERS (Joe Haskell, Nathan Forbes) is pictured casually from his days on "Somerset" in the early 1970s.

--- The late CHRISTOPHER BERNAU (Phillip Todd) is pictured from 1981.

* SG #96 News Highlights:
--- Update from Dan Curtis Productions about TV Guide's recent brief DS article.

--- SG Premiere Announcement:
MPI tells SG that DVD Collection 2 expects an Aug. release, and Collection 3 is planned for Sept. "Subsequent editions will be released early next year,  continuing approximately every 3 months." The 3rd "online chat, date, and person - to be announced - should be in Aug."
Website: www.darkshadowsdvd.com

SG #96 includes DVD Collection 1 media reviews and announcements. More DVD information will be in SG #97 later this year.

--- DONNA McKECHNIE (Amanda Harris/Olivia Corey) stars in "Follies" through 6-23 at LA's Wadsworth Theater. 213-365-3500. www.reprise.org

--- Blind actor DANA ELCAR (Sheriff Patterson) is pictured with information about his recent performance for the blind in "The Devil's Disciple."

--- KATE JACKSON (Daphne) participated in a discussion as part of a 20th anniversary screening 4-18 of her groundbreaking 1982 film "Making Love" at UCLA. This SG features publicity material.

--- PAUL MICHAEL (King Johnny Romano) and his "lady," actress Marion Ross, provide publicity material for her 5-6 "Intimate Portraits" biography.

--- JAMES STORM (Gerard) is profiled in the program book for his recent play "Dog Mouth."

---BEN CROSS (1991 Barnabas) now is starring in the play "Art" in London. SG #96 has theatre publicity and a picture.

--- Publicity material and news updates for the syndicated series "Tracker" and other projects for ADRIAN PAUL (1991 Jeremiah).

--- BARBARA STEELE (1991 Julia, Natalie) participated in a discussion about her classic 1960 horror film "Black Sunday" at a 6-1 retrospective for director Mario Bava in LA. SG #96 features publicity material.

* Interview excerpts, news updates, and publicity material for DAN CURTIS (Creator/Director/Producer), JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT (1991 David, Daniel), EDDIE JONES (1991 Sam Evans), ADRIAN PAUL (1991 Jeremiah), ROY THINNES (1991 Roger, Rev. Trask), MICHAEL T. WEISS (1991 Joe Haskell, Peter Bradford), ELLEN WHEELER (1991 Phyllis Wick), and more.

* Also in SG #96: DS in the Media references; DS Filming Locations' pictures and information; DS Books and Merchandise; DS Fan News; and more.

* Last-minute DS Fest update: NANCY BARRETT, PAUL MICHAEL, and JIM STORM are unable to attend as planned.

Also:
* The Fest asks SG to pass along the schedule of events for this year's convention at the Anaheim Marriott, 700 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA.
714-750-8000.

Please note the schedule is subject to change.

Schedule Of 2002 Dark Shadows Festival Events - Anaheim Marriott Grand Ballroom (Main Level)

Friday, June 28

4:00 Registration Opens
6:00 Opening Ceremonies/DS Skit I
6:30 Sci-Luv: Dark Shadows
7:00 Guest: Lara Parker
7:30 My Favorite DS Bloopers
       with Kathryn Leigh Scott
8:15 The Best Of Willie Loomis
       with Guest: John Karlen
9:00 Autographs/Best Of Dark Shadows 1991
10:00 House Of Dark Shadows
       (with Jonathan Frid video
        interview and more)

Saturday, June 29

11:00 DS Panel: What's New
12:00 Remembering Louis Edmonds
1:00 Guest: Roger Davis
1:30 Guest: Jeanne Avery
       (mother of David Henesy)
2:00 Charity Auction I
2:45 A New Look At Night Of  Dark Shadows
3:30 Guest: David Selby
4:00 DS Cast Reunion
5:00 Autographs/DS In The Media
6:00 Evensong - Vampire Musical
7:15 Premiere: DS Documentary
8:00 Costume Party
       with Free Refreshments/DS Skit II
10:00 Night Of Dark Shadows
      (with behind the scenes
       interviews and more)

Sunday, June 30

11:00 DS Fan Videos
11:30 Greetings & Song From Donna McKechnie
12:00 DS 35th Anniversary Tribute
         video with Dan Curtis & Cast
1:30 DS Video Vault
2:00 Charity Auction II
3:00 DS Skit III
3:15 Guest: Chris Pennock
4:00 Guest: Diana Millay
4:30 Guest: Robert Rodan
5:00 Guest: Marie Wallace
5:30 DS Dramatic Showcase
       with John Karlen and
       Kathryn Leigh Scott
6:00 Autographs
7:30 Banquet With The Stars*
       (dinner/door prizes)
10:00 Farewell

SG print issues have detailed the Fest since last year and this Updates List has noted Fest developments.

* Note: Those who have not pre-registered may pay at the door. Unlike last year's Fest in NYC, which sold out due to space limitations, there is ample room at the Anaheim Marriott for walk-in attendees. All Banquet payments must be received in advance by June 21. Send check/money order payment of $40 per person to: Dark Shadows, P.O. Box 92, Maplewood, NJ 07040. Please include the full name of each person.
Website: www.darkshadowsfestival.com

SG invites fans attending the Festival to send their reports, in-person photos, and video footage to the SG postal- or e- mail addresses below. These are shared with SG's international readership and the DS cast/crew, who directly receive complementary copies of each SG print issue. A Contributor's Copy of SG is given in thanks for major donations.

The next print issue SG #97, subsequent SGs, and this SG Updates List will have more information on the above, reports and photos from the 2002 DS Festival, and all the DS news and developments.

Thank you.

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Bob recently pointed out to me that it's my 6th Fest.  Hard to believe!

Regarding meeting up with each other, do please check the bulletin board near the Festival registration/information area.  PatrickM from the SciFi boards will be posting a notice sometime on Friday with info on where and when the meeting will be on Saturday.  Pat (Prez of the Florida fan group) has generously invited dsboards users to join them.  He'll either be reserving one of the rooms that Jim Pierson usually sets aside for fan events, or he'll find some other appropriate place (the bar?  hee hee!!).

BTW, I understand there's a piano in the convention area that guests are allowed to use.  Ah, Gerard, if only you were coming out so we could be treated to that duet with Ben we were once promised, <sigh>.

I think there's a very good reason why Dan Curtis and the writers NEVER got God involved in their story lines.  It's treading dangerous waters.

I agree.  Though DS often made allusions to Christian faith, I can't recall that they were ever so overt as with the symbolism and dialogue of Trask's exorcism.  I never understood, though, why Trask is suddenly a powerful witch hunter in death.  (I'm ignoring the lame excuse that he got the jump on Cassandra because of her love for Barnabas.)  Trask had NO power whatsoever, divine or otherwise, when he was alive, so is this simply the power of a crazed ghost?

Hi Richard!

First off, I hope you don't mind that I moved the post here.

The feature does work, but some email servers don't allow mail that's generated by the board to get through to users, and that's how the response notifications are sent.  I'd have to check to be certain, but I think you're the only member that's currently registered using prodigy.net, so I don't have any other reference as to whether Prodigy is one of those email servers except that I recall you didn't receive your password when you registered.

MB may have more to add, but you might want to consider checking with Prodigy about the problem.

Adra,

If you like having your story on the DS Creative Board, you'll need to first register with SciFi if you haven't already and then can post your next 4 chaps by going to http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/browse.cgi/1/1/1645?pnum=109 and clicking on Post Article for: Dark Shadows Creative Board #25.  Good luck to you!