Have TPTB learned nothing from the DS revival series? I know I'm probably in the minority here, but, IMHO, all attempts to recreate DS just sucked. You can't catch lightning in a bottle twice - unless you';re Julia . DS was, is, and always will be a Gothic classic.
I agree w/you Countess, in
theory, especially when it comes to the NBC revival, that was a piece of crap IMHO. Except for a few scenes from it, I generally disliked the NBC version intensely and wasn't at all surprised or saddened it was cancelled, I actually did a jig of joy when it was. As such, I wasn't at all impressed or excited about the WB's attempt to revive the SAME OLD STORY. However, having said that, when I saw the pilot at the Hollywood Fest, I was awestruck! It was fantastic! Not as good as the original mind you, but they definately "got it right" the second time around. And, had the show continued, who's to say that several of the former cast members wouldn't have at least made cameo's? I can definately see Johnny Karlen, KLS, Lara, Marie, Jerry Lacy, Chris Pennock, Jim Storm, David Selby and yes, even Roger Davis, all taking a turn at a guest shot. Maybe even Kate Jackson could have been persuaded. That might have been very interesting indeed!
I look forward to viewing it again in Brooklyn in a few weeks.