Dear Fellow Dark Shadows Fans,
As far as I'm concerned, the selection of Miss America came five months early. The great Bathia Mapes, as portrayed by the wonderful Anita Bolster, has become a Dark Shadows icon.
Ms. Bolster was an accomplished film actress before her all-too-brief appearance on Dark Shadows. Who could ever forget her role as the elegant lady at the dinner party in the occult classic, "The Picture of Dorian Gray"?
Of course, Ms. Bolster was one of the great Alfred Hitchcock's favorite character actresses. I just loved her role as the bearded circus lady in the renowned British director's film, "Saboteur."
A note on the character of Bathia Mapes. The good witch's "departure" from the Old House may have been the first known case of spontaneous human combustion. Perhaps, Tim White, the eloquent host of "Sighting," might want to host an upcoming segment on Ms. Mapes' "unique" exit from Dark Shadows.
By the way, do you think that the ultra-suave Mr. White really believes all of those tales of poltergeists, psychics, and alien abductions?
Bob the Bartender, who reminds you that no mind is closed to an open mystery.