After months of speculation, ShadowGram reports that Sci-Fi Channel USA will not continue broadcasting Dark Shadows in 2004. Dan Curtis Productions comments:
"Sci-Fi is pursuing different and newer programming opportunities and will not be reconsidering its decision... Sci-Fi no longer schedules older shows. Dark Shadows has been fortunate to be a part of the network for as long as it has."
However, fans are assured that: "Discussions are underway to hopefully find a new TV home for Dark Shadows re-runs." Speaking to this site in August, Dan Curtis Productions representative Jim Pierson cited cable channel Soapnet as a possible alternative broadcaster for the show.
Sci-Fi broadcasts will continue on weekdays until the end of 2003, with pre-emptions planned on November 11, 27 and 28, along with December 25, 26. The last transmission will be on December 30, ending roughly a month before the show's final episode.
With thanks to ShadowGram
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If this has been posted already I apologize.
Would Sci-Fi be that mean to pull DS with just one month of episodes left?