Jonathan Frid on THE LARRY KING SHOW (radio) - February, 1987

Jonathan Frid's interview on Larry King’s radio show, originally aired on February 6, 1987. Jonathan talks with Larry about DARK SHADOWS, his long acting career, and his role in the national tour of ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. This version produced in 2023 by Mary O'Leary and Will McKinley and edited by Robert Hoffman. Visit www.jonathanfrid.org for more video rarities.

[@mastersadvocate]

I would have loved to have seen that play! Arsenic and Old lace with Jonathan Frid would be amazing!! I love his voice, and loved the way he described himself, while playing Barnabas, as a scared monster! He was quite the comedien, wasn't he? I'm so glad you have shared this video! God bless! ~Janet in Canada

[@mariannedinapoli1467]

Oh that Voice!! As smooth and mellifluous as ever!! If ever there was an opposite to Larry King's gravelly voice, it's Jonathan's!!

[@FilPol-yu1es]

Frid was Special. Real Talent.

[@charlesheck6812]

As a 5th grader, I LOVED Dark Shadows…couldn’t miss an episode. Frid was The Man. All love and respect. R.I.P. Mr. Frid. ❤️

[@carolzerucha7429]

Sweet, relaxed, and happy! Lovely interview!😊❤️

[@user-yv8qf8et6k]

Just an unbelievable talent; and he probably doesn't even realize how many fans that he accumulated 😊ty, Jonathan eternally ❤

[@hippyelise1]

He was such an intelligent and beautiful man ❤

[@donnaferrier101]

What a funny, brilliant man! I do love his voice! He certainly was handsome. After all he was Barnabas!👍👏👏👏👏👏♥️

[@anneg.5177]

Great interview. Love his voice Thank You for sharing.

[@pamstubbs4699]

I didn't realize he was at the Kennedy Center then My mother and I would have gone to see him .💔💔😢😢🌠🌠Rest in peace to them both .

[@maryoleary4351]

Thank you. I hope you have all enjoyed the award-winning documentary about Jonathan's life and career DARK SHADOWS AND BEYOND - THE JONATHAN FRID STORY.

[@karendegraaf1146]

Was such a fan of DS and JF. He does have a cultured and beautiful voice

[@randolphgarcia3494]

I've seen that great documentary twice already & it holds a proud place in my DVD library & I plan to buy the Blu-Ray next month. The ending of it though is very sad though. Thanks for the great memories Mr. Frid, may you (RIP). It's also on TUBITV & PLUTOTV for an indefinite period of time I guess. The era of the great TV/Film actors & actresses are sadly gone now but their legacy on DVD & Film is forever. Dark Shadows was a unique period of TV history that brought together a fabulous group of thespians(sadly most of which have now passed on), under the direction of the late Dan Curtis, truly one of the greatest director/producer of the genre of the macabre/horror. A memorable period of time indeed. God what great TV memories, yet very sad for me.

[@JonathanFridDoc]

@randolphgarcia3494 Thank you so much. We are delighted you enjoyed the documentary and have it in your home library!

[@cathleanjohnson675]

Geeze, we would run home after elementary school hoping to watch "Dark Shadows" before it went off, RIP Jonathan forever "Barnabas Collins"..

[@karenjoslyn4051]

I would have loved to have seen him perform in a Shakespearean role!

[@pamstubbs4699]

We were always at the Kennedy Center...

[@marciahelenabustamantepare760]

Si handsome and sweet man ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christophergraves6725]

I would not say that Jonathan Frid was a character actor even though he could have been. Jonathan had the acting talent to play any number of roles. But he was a leading man on Dark Shadows. It was not that when people saw him on the street out of character that they could not place him as Larry suggested. Rather, they knew him instantly as Barnabas Collins. Jonathan made Barnabas come alive with his unique portrayal of a vampire as both tragic heroic and dangerous simultaneously. Jonathan being so well known as Barnabas very likely hurt his acting career after Dark Shadows.

[@DWor-]

Was nice to hear the nervousness or fear he had for the vampire role. That would explain a lot of how so much underlying emotion was displayed on DS by him. Trippy to hear Larry King hanging out with him here.

[@joannewatts9892]

somehow i got the idea Barnabas was dead .. then around the 25th anniversary pf Dark Shadows , i got the collection . Also bought the entire VHS collection when Vidio Droid guy sold them for 99 centd each , to me . I Loved that vid guy .

[@donna.mckirdy1514]

Why no film ?..

[@christophergraves6725]

I would imagine that this interview was on Larry's radio program.

[@marilynwillett804]

That can't be Jonathan Frid how can his face change that much. I mean from 1971 to 81. No.