Terror at Collinwood

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 33: Grayson Hall Celebration with R.J. Jamison and Steve Shutt

In June of 1967 Grayson Hall joined the Dark Shadows cast as Dr. Julia Hoffman, a character who went on to play a pivotal role throughout the remainder of the series. In total, Grayson played six memorable characters on the show, including Magda Rakosi and Countess Natalie DuPres. This episode of Terror at Collinwood celebrates the 55th anniversary of Julia’s first appearance and features guests R.J. Jamison, who wrote the popular biography ‘Grayson Hall: A Hard Act to Follow’, and writer & longtime fan Steve Shutt (aka Gothick). This fun and spirited discussion explores several favorite Grayson Hall scenes featuring each of her DS characters.

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9YJAJcLN_8

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 34: Collecting Dark Shadows with Jeff Kenny

A wide variety of memorable Dark Shadows collectibles have been released over the decades, surely with more to come. Jeff Kenny, a longtime DS fan, collector, and co-administrator of the Dark Shadows Collectors Facebook group, sits down for a show & tell chat about his favorite DS merchandise, rare holy grail items, and hopes for future collectibles. In addition, Jeff shares his passion for DS filming locations and discusses many important buildings and locations used in the series and films. Other topics include meeting DS actors, DS tattoos, Seaview Terrace, gatekeeping behavior in fandom, and much more!

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[Gothick]

MB, this most recent episode where Danielle interviews Jeff Kenny will interest you in one detail. Around the 42 minute mark of the interview, Jeff reveals that he was the one who found the original film footage of that 1966 DS promo that was included in the Blu Ray release of that Dan Curtis documentary a few years back. I remember that that material was very exciting for you because you had a memory of having seen the promo way back when.

As Danielle comments, the fact that this turned up in a random eBay auction gives one hope that other long lost material could someday surface. You know hope springs eternal here for Grayson's Playtex commercial--as well as her GIRL TALK interview!

G.

[PennyDreadful]

As Danielle comments, the fact that this turned up in a random eBay auction gives one hope that other long lost material could someday surface. You know hope springs eternal here for Grayson's Playtex commercial--as well as her GIRL TALK interview!

Dare to dream! In addition to Jeff's incredible DS find, the fact that I was able to track down locally-produced footage of Simon's Sanctorum, the horror host from early 70's Boston TV, gives me hope that more DS rarities might be found as well. I won't rest (in peace) until I see episode 1219 and Barnabas hula hooping on the Bozo show!

BTW, here's the newest ep of the podcast. The DS Forums & admins get a shoutout early on in the episode.

Terror at Collinwood Episode 35: Son of Listener Email!

This episode of the podcast features the return of listener email! The show kicks off with a special thanks to every forum and group where Terror at Collinwood is shared, plus plugs for other podcasts. After that, Penny Dreadful dips her claws into the Collinsport mailbag to read and address messages and comments from fellow Dark Shadows fans! Topics include: Dark Shadows memories, time travel conundrums, thoughts on Roxanne Drew, quitting the podcast over criticism of the Burton film, listening to the show while exercising, stigma of not being a first generation fan, DS and Doctor Who, what if Mitchell Ryan had played Jeremiah, and much, much more!

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[Gothick]

Also interesting to learn from Jeff Kenny's interview that HBO has been using Seaview Terrace as their production base for another season of The Gilded Age. Because of this, the house has been taken off the market for the time being.

H.

[Mysterious Benefactor]

MB, this most recent episode where Danielle interviews Jeff Kenny will interest you in one detail. Around the 42 minute mark of the interview, Jeff reveals that he was the one who found the original film footage of that 1966 DS promo that was included in the Blu Ray release of that Dan Curtis documentary a few years back.

I will be eternally grateful to him for that! Thanks for the info, particularly because I've fallen behind on the podcasts. Not only do I have yet to watch the one with Jeff Kenny, but I haven't gotten to yours with Julia99 either, despite being quite interested to learn what you two have to say. But all in good time...

As Danielle comments, the fact that this turned up in a random eBay auction gives one hope that other long lost material could someday surface. You know hope springs eternal here for Grayson's Playtex commercial--as well as her GIRL TALK interview!

We should only be so lucky...


Speaking of finding things, I recently came across something that I'd saved from the forum's old VantageNet days. I hope to recreate/share it. But more on that once everything is worked out...

[Mysterious Benefactor]

BTW, here's the newest ep of the podcast. The DS Forums & admins get a shoutout early on in the episode.

Thanks so much for that. And I can assure you that the forum isn't going anywhere. 

[Uncle Roger]

In addition to what Gothick mentioned, there are several other vintage DS clips that I'd like to see resurface. The bit of Frid showing up as Barnabas to interact with hostess Gloria DeHaven on Prize Movie on WABC would be one. Frid's guest appearance on The Mike Douglas Show, with cohost Barbara Parkins, would be another. The ultimate would be the 1969 promotion for ABC's Saturday morning lineup, with the cast of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir and a special appearance by Captain Gregg's good friend Barnabas Collins. Yeah, Frid and Charles Nelson Reilly sharing the screen. The mind reels.
I'd also like to see Nancy Barrett and Lisa Richard's as Rachel Wilson and Susan Barry on OLTL from around 1974. Clarice Blackburn was on the show as Hattie Fredericks, Dorian's housekeeper. Yeah, another housekeeper. But at least she didn't have to wear a wig as Hattie

[PennyDreadful]

Thanks so much for that. And I can assure you that the forum isn't going anywhere. 

Well, I'm certainly glad to hear that!

Here's the newest episode, featuring the charming and delightful Marie Wallace!

Terror at Collinwood Episode 36: Marie Wallace Interview-Dark Shadows Star: Eve, Jenny Collins, Megan Todd

Actress Marie Wallace played the memorable characters Eve, Jenny Collins, and Megan Todd on Dark Shadows. In this episode of Terror at Collinwood, the charming Marie sits down for a fun chat about her career in theatre and television. In addition to discussing her memories of DS and the characters she portrayed on the show, Marie talks about her early theatre experiences, reuniting with Jonathan Frid for ‘The Lion in Winter’, her interactions with ‘Dark Shadows’ fans, photography, her autobiography, painting, and more! 

Listen or download at the ‘Terror at Collinwood’ website here: https://www.terroratcollinwood.com/episodes/terror-at-collinwood-episode-36-marie-wallace-interview-dark-shadows-star-eve-jenny-collins-megan-todd

Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZegGJfjLFI

And it should be hitting Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and all of the other podcast apps very soon!

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 37: 1970 Parallel Time with Cara Tillitz, Christen Pierce, & Jule Saynes
 
The 1970 Parallel Time storyline introduced Dark Shadows viewers to a strange and fascinating parallel universe inhabited by alternate versions of familiar characters who, in this mirror timeband, made different choices in their lives. Visiting to discuss this unique story arc are fellow DS podcasters Cara Tillitz and Christen Pierce of the Between the Shadows podcast and Jule Saynes of the Resident of Collinwood YouTube podcast channel. In addition to discussing the plotlines and characters of 1970 Parallel Time, and their inspirations, Cara, Christen, and Jule also talk about their introductions to Dark Shadows and why they launched their own DS-focused podcasts.

*Note: Apologies for the audio echo at certain points in this episode
 
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[Gothick]

Penny Dreadful will probably post about this soon--I'm excited to see that the new issue of Scary Monsters magazine has a horror host theme! It includes a lovely feature on Penny Dreadful with some great photos, as well as a sidebar all about "Terror at Collinwood."

cheers, Gothick

[Mysterious Benefactor]

I will definitely have to check that out. Thanks for the heads up, Gothick. 

[PennyDreadful]

Terror at Collinwood Episode 38: DS Trivia with Charles Ellis

Trivia facts about Dark Shadows plotlines and the show’s cast and crew are discussed with the master of DS trivia, Charles Ellis. Charles was a regular at the Dark Shadows Festivals and his DS devotion and knowledge is well-known to both fans and actors! This fun discussion runs the gamut from DS syndication, fanzines, storylines, characters, DS stars, the lost episode, cancellation, autograph collecting, Lovelady Powell as Dr. Julia Hoffman, and much, much more!

Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDWwGFicDn0

Audio version: https://www.terroratcollinwood.com/episodes/terror-at-collinwood-episode-38-ds-trivia-with-charles-ellis

And it should be hitting Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, etc. very soon.

Penny Dreadful will probably post about this soon--I'm excited to see that the new issue of Scary Monsters magazine has a horror host theme! It includes a lovely feature on Penny Dreadful with some great photos, as well as a sidebar all about "Terror at Collinwood."

cheers, Gothick

Thanks for sharing the scaring, Gothick!  xo

[PennyDreadful]

Terror at Collinwood Episode 39: The New Jonathan Frid Website with Mary O’Leary, Will McKinley, Michael Giglio

The new Jonathan Frid documentary website features many exclusive video clips, interviews, photographs, merchandise, and more! Returning guests, Mary O’Leary and Will McKinley, are joined by Frid documentary editor and post-producer Michael Giglio to discuss behind-the-scenes stories about ‘Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story’. After that, Mary and Will share some inside scoops about what fans can expect from the new Jonathan Frid website. Mary and Will also discuss their experiences regarding Jonathan’s recording of ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ for MCI’s Halloween Hotline in 1991. The show ends with that very audio recording of Jonathan Frid reading ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’.

Audio Version:
https://www.terroratcollinwood.com/episodes/terror-at-collinwood-episode-39-the-new-jonathan-frid-website-with-mary-oleary-will-mckinley-michael-giglio

YouTube Version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x95U-i5uZXw

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 40: Robert Cobert’s Dark Shadows Music with Ben Alba

Robert Cobert’s iconic music themes for Dark Shadows were integral to the identity of the entire series and its two film spinoffs. Musician, author, and college professor, Ben Alba, visits the podcast to discuss and celebrate some favorite Cobert pieces. Throughout the course of episode, Ben even plays a few bars from several of the themes on his keyboard. Topics include: Ben’s lifelong fascination with the music from Dark Shadows, playing on the piano for fans at a Dark Shadows Festival, Bob Cobert’s incredible range as a composer, Dark Shadows soundtrack albums, and much more!

Special Video Version on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL42OV82fZI

Audio version – download or listen here:
https://www.terroratcollinwood.com/episodes/terror-at-collinwood-episode-40-robert-coberts-dark-shadows-music-with-ben-alba

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