I've just realized that my life is forever destined to be incomplete.

I have never heard of, or seen, the antics of the Creature known as Spongebob Squarepants.

However, my Dad's name is Bob, and although he is a good humored chap, I do not think he would appreciate this program as described.

Gothick

Well, I personally LOVE the Leviathans storyline, especially the first 6 weeks or so.  I enjoy it because it is so different and yet also brings up some themes from previous storylines.  And, unashamedly, I love it because in these first weeks, JULIA is at the center of the storyline!  Some of my favorite Julia shows are the ones that are going to be broadcast in the next few weeks.

Though I hesitate to challenge the canonical statements of the Dark Shadows Companion, I strongly disagree with the statement that the Leviathans was the beginning of the end.  The reality is that the ratings were dipping already during the latter half of 1897 as the story became too complicated for many who had become fans in 1968.

In 1970 the ratings went down and I think a lot of it had to do with ABC affiliates dropping the show.  When the movie came out in the Summer of '70, it both stimulated interest and also horrified parents many of whom felt the series was inappropriate material for their children, based upon what they saw in the movie.

Finally, I may never be able to produce proof in print, but I do not believe that DS was canceled due to low ratings.  It IS documented fact that the ratings were climbing again during the widely-viewed-as-disastrous PT 1841 storyline in 1971.  I think the real reason the series ended was because Dan Curtis wanted to close it down so he could move on to other projects.  There were others as well who were ready to move on--I believe Jonathan Frid, Lela Swift and the Halls among them.  Also, DC was ready to film the second DS feature, and I think he preferred closing the series down to having to go through the strain of doing the movie AND running the series at the same time, as had been the case in the Spring of '70.

I'll make a separate post at some point as to why I think the Leviathan storyline should be rated as among DS' best moments...

Gothick

I always lose it when poor John Harkins is all trussed up wriggling on the floor sputtering "Argh!" and the ropes are practically falling off him, they're tied so loose, and he's struggling to roll the other way so it won't show on camera.

I keep thinking he must have been pondering just how much harassment he was going through that day for a paycheck!

Interesting, of course, that he appears in two further roles on DS, so he must not have minded too much.

Can anyone name his previous appearance on the series?

Tiresomely trivial,

Gothick

Connie,  How nice that dear Quentin's lost his headache.
My theory, of course, is that shirtless Tim has everything to do with same.

*smiles* Gothick

Hmmmmmm I was idly minding my own business, not even noticing this thread, and then someone had to have Tim take his shirt off!

I love it when he gets all sweaty and the sun gleams on that delicately chiseled wereboy chest of his.  Hmmmmm!

Nice to have some HEAT on a soon to be snowy day like today!

Thanks, Jennifer!

Gothick

That's good news about the Instant Messaging update.

Now when do I get access to Instant Massaging?  I'd like my masseur to be my height, not too built, and into fronttage please.

That Darn Gothick

Hi Luciaphil,

Yes, I heard about a proposed US remake of The Wicker Man starring Nicolas Cage.  It sounded like a revolting idea.  Hopefully, nothing ever came of it.

Plans were for Riding of the Laddie to be filmed last Autumn in the UK. I do not know whether this happened or not. It's been a year since the IMDB page on the film was last updated, but the concept sounded fabulous, and the idea of Lee and Redgrave chewing scenery in tandem is the sort of stuff of which my dreams are made.

Thanks for your great comments on Joan's dress today!

Gothick