Dark Shadows - The Making of Return to Collinwood

[@CJ-hc9ud]

David Selby said it best. I watched as a child. But now at 68 years old. Im watching the whole series. Start to finish, i find it fascinating. Im drawn into the world of collinwood. I watch for hours. It's hard to stop. I even get angry with villians root for the good guys. ❤

[@user-kf8wb2cq4f]

The Dark Shadows Actors have always been exceptionally kind and generous to their loyal fanbase. ❤

[@gymnastix]

There is still something very sensual about David Selby all these years later, that curvy-lipped smile and gleam in his eyes. And Lara Parker has a sense of wicked playfulness that is not just in the "Angelique" character, but something clearly in her own self. And Kathryn Leigh Scott, still beautiful as ever, but with maturity commanding an almost regal presence once associated with Miss Joan Bennett in the original series. It's great to hear and see these fine actors and actresses found so much fun and pleasure in re-creating their roles almost half a century later. When they first began their "Dark Shadows" journeys, these actors were at the beginning of their careers and their first audience was mostly older children and teenagers, who comprised the bulk of the serial's viewership. It also cannot be a coincidence David Selby named his own son after the "Dark Shadows" character portrayed by David Henesy, a character with whom Selby's "Quentin" had been so intimately involved in at least one storyline. A pity Mr. Henesy could not have participated, but perhaps in another radio drama, or even in a live staging? And great if they could also persuade Denise Nickerson to reprise her role of "Amy Jennings," Roger Davis to return as "Charles Delaware Tate" (or one of his other characters), and maybe even Jerry Lacy to return as "Reverend Trask" and Alexandra Moltke Isles to return as "Vicky Winters" too. Even with so many of the former players having, sadly, passed away, there are still many still alive who it would be great to see reunited with their old "Dark Shadows" castmates. And perhaps Matt Hall--son of original "Dark Shadows" scribe the late Sam Hall and the late actress Grayson Hall, whose "Dr. Julia Hoffman" (among several other characters in different storylines) often carried the show along with the late Jonathan Frid's outstanding "Barnabas Collins" portrayal--could also become involved as a co-writer with Jamison Selby. I know I would enjoy having the opportunity to see a live staging of "Dark Shadows" myself, should this same cast find it in themselves to offer a reprise, adding some other former castmates. In fact, it wouldn't be a bad idea to make a road company of the concept for one last "Dark Shadows" hurrah. Even better if they could do it all in costume, and with lines memorized and blocking rehearsed, just like the old daily TV show. Just imagine, "Dark Shadows," coming live onstage soon, to a theater near you! Pass the word around!!

[@bettykitts2411]

Still love dark shadows all the actors since age 13 yr old David Selby still good looking Man...love this

[@CuteLesbo69]

If you haven't picked this up I encourage you to get it, it is fantastic.

[@heavenbounddaughter1125]

Dark Shadows rules!

[@robw2640]

Everyone is perfect . Thanks for the memories . I wish there were more ....I watched the whole series on prime ....I am going through withdrawals .

[@linncarpenter3936]

David Selby is one of the handsomest and sexiest men alive!

[@adolphlopez7735]

even regardless of David Selby as in showing off of some of his gray, with is beard and hair cut short, he still show off his young age.

[@robw2640]

His son is adorable and did a great job

[@marciamornay1089]

Thanks so much for posting this very interesting behind the scenes look at the Making of Return to Collinwood. I was one of the 2,000+ in the audience that wonderful day back in 2003. The play captured so much of the "DS spirit" than fans so enjoyed from the original series.

[@Collinsport1966]

+Marcia Mornay Your welcome, I wish I could have been there.

[@hollyb6885]

Marcia Mornay OMG. I am so jealous. It would have been so wonderful to be in the same room with that group of wonderful talent.

[@valoriehauge5171]

Welcome back Quintin Collins

[@juliejensen7370]

I think Jamison Selby and all the cast did a tremendous job!

[@littlechick73]

Thanks for posting this! I'll definitely have to get that! Too bad in doesn't include Barnabas, though.

[@FilPol-yu1es]

Frid wanted no part of reviving Barnabas for the audio dramas...but he was convinced to do one several years later. It was interesting with John Karlen.

[@adolphlopez7735]

Kathryn Lee Scott also shows off her sensually classy sophisticated romantically beautiful Maggie Evans, but more in a younger classy sensational manner of a newer style.

[@georgiannasoto7575]

I love dark shadows i am watching it for the 6th time and i hope they make another return to collinwood i heard the first on and it was amazing

[@adolphlopez7735]

yeah, Heavenbound Daughter. Alexandre Mothke was an awesomely strangest journey memorable adventurous, experience sweetest heavenly angelic actress.

[@robw2640]

Amazing

[@alancoker1459]

A return would be great but a lot of the original actors have passed

[@deborahwayman9614]

I loved Quintin david shelby

[@hollyprincipato3287]

It would make an interesting movie

[@66collinwood]

Love this video!

[@hollyb6885]

paul sousa Me too. I love the Dark Shadows characters and the stories and SO appreciate how these wonderful actors brought them to life. There is NOTHING else like the original Dark Shadows!!

[@thejupiter2574]

DS actress Kathryn L Scott is friends with actor Johnny Depp and she gave him a copy of this audio CD from MPI because he was a huge fan of the show. She said that Johnny loved it. How cool is that.

[@secondcomingofbast9908]

Reading over some of the comments on this post, I think that some of you, instead of running home from school to see the latest episode of Dark Shadows, would have been better advised to stay over after class just a little bit longer

[@hollyb6885]

Second Coming Of Bast Why? Because we are fans of Dark Shadows? I’d bet you’re a fan of something

[@missem8759]

wow, bitchy much?

[@keidumps]

THANK U WOW

[@adolphlopez7735]

David Selby looks pretty different in looking more younger by been less hairy from shaving off his sideburns, but there's still seem to be a beard growing in his chin, and of course, whiter hair.

[@adolphlopez7735]

well, Michele Moore, there are some times that as when Barnabas Collins who has back off because of he sometimes has shy away from the Dark Shadows convention talk show.

[@barneygartner7994]

Lara parker,angelique,still a beauty!

[@natashamariestannard4423]

Is Return To Collinwood available on CD still?

[@hollyb6885]

Tasha S I was wondering where I could get it too

[@ConnerNecromancer]

It’s a bit late now, but you can find it on Amazon

[@SuperPussyFinger]

It’s posted here on KZbin.

[@SuperPussyFinger]

Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIOynJigh5yMqqc

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Were the sequels made?

[@joepettengill1021]

what radio station is it on

[@hollyprincipato3287]

I ran into it on KZbin a little while ago. Pretty interesting.

[@heavenbounddaughter1125]

Where is Alexandra Moltke????? They need to bring her back!

[@secondcomingofbast9908]

Heavenbound Daughter Not one chance in hell of that

[@bobbynear]

I think Alexandra pretty much distanced herself from the show. She was at only one (maybe two) Dark Shadows Festivals from what I've heard. She had children, found religion and started writing kids' books. She even looks a lot different now. Her hairstyle, lack of makeup and demeanor is almost like a character you'd see on "Little House on the Prairie". I liked her on Dark Shadows. She was so pretty, so sweet. Now she reminds me of a nun.

[@adolphlopez7735]

I've seemly learned better on how to moreover and improvingly learn to become a better writer since watching DS and the aftermath of watching all the video comment results of it.

[@8794ab]

2:40

[@DocSeville]

Sorry, without Jonathan Frid it's not really DS.

[@user-kf8wb2cq4f]

Frid was asked to participate and replied....."No."

[@adolphlopez7735]

and of course, a little more lighter hair.

[@Renshen1957]

Who is the butthead who has thumbed down everyone of the interviews? If you don't like Dark Shadows don't watch.