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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #30 on: April 19, 2012, 11:55:22 PM »
Johnny Depp said to JF, upon meeting him on the set of the new DS movie, "None of us would be here without you."  I think that we fans can all say the same thing, because there would be no DS Forum or fandom if not for the indelible impression that Jonathan Frid made in the role of Barnabas Collins.  And so, while I am quite saddened by the news of his passing, what I really want to say is, "Thank you, Mr. Frid, for all you have given us."
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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #31 on: April 20, 2012, 12:02:27 AM »
Tweeted earlier today:

Seth Grahame-Smith ‏ @sethgs
Godspeed to the great Jonathan Frid, the original Barnabas Collins (though in DARK SHADOWS, no one's ever really gone forever).
12:01 PM - 19 Apr 12
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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #32 on: April 20, 2012, 12:35:31 AM »
Godspeed to Jonathan Frid, the one and ONLY Barnabas Collins,,,,it was my good fortune to know him for a brief time in the 80's. May you Rest in Peace.
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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #33 on: April 20, 2012, 12:48:24 AM »
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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #34 on: April 20, 2012, 01:09:06 AM »
Very nice remarks from Depp. Thanks so much for the link, jimbo.  [ghost_smiley]

Frid's passing was almost mentioned on Access Hollywood. And I say 'almost' because it started to go across the bottom of the screen during the show, but the crawl only got as far as 'Jonathan Frid, best known as "Dark Shadows'" Barnabas' before it was cut off for the commercial break.  [ghost_wacko]  So, unless you already knew why he was being mentioned, you had no idea it was because of his passing. Though it was more than any of the other entertainment shows did tonight. However, I have yet to see Entertainment Tonight (and I won't see that one until midnight).
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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #35 on: April 20, 2012, 01:18:04 AM »
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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #36 on: April 20, 2012, 01:22:29 AM »
Quote from: Uncle Roger on April 19, 2012, 06:14:22 PM
Hopefully they will put a credit in the film dedicated to his memory. That would be a classy thing to do.

That would be awesome for sure...

I feel as though someone has punched me in the guts! Don't think its really hit me just yet but just so hard to believe he's no longer with us...

Thank you Mr. Frid for being at your best and making Dark Shadows the phenomenon it became! And thanks for the many hours, days and years I've spent watching you to my heart's content. You will be missed sir!!

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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #37 on: April 20, 2012, 01:26:57 AM »
That wasn't respectful of Access Hollywood to do that. I'm not surprised that happened knowing how greedy the networks are to squeeze every second of commercials for profit.
Johnny Depp's complete statement is here although he may be speaking to several entities: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20588621,00.html

I thought this was a good article if it wasn't already posted. http://www.cleveland.com/tv-blog/index.ssf/2012/04/jonathan_frid_transformed_the_vampire.html

That was a touching tribute by David Selby. Thanks Cousin MsCriseyde.
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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #38 on: April 20, 2012, 01:40:51 AM »
Very, very touching tributes from Johnny Depp and David Selby, two first class gentlemen.
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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #39 on: April 20, 2012, 01:46:23 AM »
RIP Mr. Frid.  Thank you for all the wonderful memories. 
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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #40 on: April 20, 2012, 01:46:53 AM »
Thanks to everyone for all the links to such sweet statements by various people.  It's unfortunate that the Access Hollywood crawler was cut off, but that might've been due to the local affiliate rather than the show itself. 

I'm happy to report that there was a very nice little segment about Jonathan on our DC area all-news radio station, WTOP, while I was driving home tonight.  They took their time, and even played a little of the DS theme.  They also mentioned the film and how Jonathan has a cameo in it.  They don't report a great deal of entertainment news so I was pleased that they spoke about him so nicely.
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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #41 on: April 20, 2012, 01:59:45 AM »
Quote from: madscntst on April 20, 2012, 01:46:53 AM
It's unfortunate that the Access Hollywood crawler was cut off, but that might've been due to the local affiliate rather than the show itself.

It would be nice to think that, but sadly it's not the case. When I saw it get cut off on the channel I was watching, I recorded another showing of the show on a channel that runs it 30 minutes later, and it played the exact same way on that channel too.
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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #42 on: April 20, 2012, 02:07:18 AM »
I really don't know what to say. I'm in shock.

Thank you, Mr. Frid.

I think I'll go watch you and cry.
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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #43 on: April 20, 2012, 02:17:54 AM »
Was crushed this morning when I read this. Godspeed to a lovely man, he and his friends and family are in my thoughts and prayers tonight. ♥
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Re: Jonathan Frid, Our Barnabas Collins, Has Passed
« Reply #44 on: April 20, 2012, 02:40:14 AM »
RIP dear jonathan (the only and only Barnabas Collins for me as a 10 year i thought he was hot [ghost_wink])

i was so upset by this news today. i have been reading his website site
and he appeared to be doing well so glad he enjoyed his latter years.
i feel like i lost another family member. [ghost_sad]

jennifer (aka PattiV)
can't get past think the New DS movie looks horrible (trying to keep open mind) [ghost_undecided]
but was texting my daughter about it yesterday and today this news going to watch
House of DS now
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