Dark Shadows

tv show

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1225 total episodes

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12 seasons

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First Aired June 27, 1966

Overview

Dark Shadows is an American gothic soap opera that originally aired weekdays on the ABC television network, from June 27, 1966, to April 2, 1971. The show was created by Dan Curtis. The story bible, which was written by Art Wallace, does not mention any supernatural elements. It was unprecedented in daytime television when ghosts were introduced about six months after it began. The series became hugely popular when vampire Barnabas Collins appeared a year into its run. Dark Shadows also featured werewolves, zombies, man-made monsters, witches, warlocks, time travel, and a parallel universe. A small company of actors each played many roles; indeed, as actors came and went, some characters were played by more than one actor. Major writers besides Art Wallace included Malcolm Marmorstein, Sam Hall, Gordon Russell, and Violet Welles.

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DS-378

Season 5 - Episode 12 - 1h 30m

Air Date

December 06, 1967

Overview

Ben is in the woods, sharping his ax, when he is summoned to come to the Old House by Angelique. He tries to resist at first, but Angelique's face appears in the woods and tells him he can't resist her. Ben goes to the Old House. Meanwhile, Jeremiah tells Barnabas that he is going to be leaving. Barnabas is upset by this because he will miss the wedding. Jeremiah orders Ben to get his bags and call a carriage for him to leave Collinwood. Ben tells Angelique this, which makes Angelique unhappy because it will ruin her plans. Ben gives her idea to have Josette plead for Jeremiah to stay and uses voodoo to make this happen. Josette goes from the room she is to Barnabas and tells him in a trancelikestate that Jeremiah must not leave. The spell suddenly seems to leave her, and Josette hugs Barnabas and tells him it's alright, his departure is for the best. Ben tells Angelique this trimupetly, and Angelique gets mad at her. Joshua overhears them, and tells him that Ben has been rude to her.