You can't keep a good vampire down. As part of Pluto TV's new Halloween Hits category, we've brought back the DARK SHADOWS single-series channel for the month of October. Watch it along with THE ADDAMS FAMILY, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, and other creepy favorites all month long: pluto.tv/us/live-tv/5...

THE ABC SUPER SATURDAY CLUB SPECIAL aired #OTD in 1969. The preview of ABC’s Sat morning cartoon lineup featured a rare primetime appearance by DARK SHADOWS star Jonathan Frid. Sadly, the show is lost. But maybe somebody will find it, locked away in a secret room. #DarkShadows #ClassicTV

The film programmer at the East Hampton Library on Long Island is a DARK SHADOWS fan! Free Halloween screening of Dan Curtis' HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS (1970) — Fri Oct 31 2pm Just a 10 min walk from the LIRR station! patch.com/new-york/eas... #DarkShadows #FilmSky #Halloween

Barnabas Collins was named one of the 10 Most Iconic TV Vampires by Collider. "Jonathan Frid gave a magnetic performance as this 200-year-old aristocratic vampire." The extent to which #DarkShadows transcends recency bias is a testament to its enduring magic. collider.com/best-tv-vamp... #TVSky

A Goth beauty pageant promoting the release of HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS (1970). #FilmSky

@willmckinley.bsky.social I just watched this great documentary 'Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story' and I highly recommend it! It is streaming on several platforms including Prime Video. Jonathan mentored so many people and he must have been a joy to know and work with.

Groundbreaking director Lela Swift (1919–2015) won her first Emmy #OTD in 1977. She rose from the CBS secretarial pool to direct live dramas during TV’s Golden Age, then DARK SHADOWS and RYAN’S HOPE. 📸 w/ Jonathan Frid (Barnabas) and Grayson Hall (Julia) in the #DarkShadows rehearsal room. #TVSky

Barnabas Collins has arrived at the #MetGala. #DarkShadows

Jonathan Frid made his debut as Barnabas Collins #OTD in 1967. The Emmy-nominated documentary DARK SHADOWS AND BEYOND — THE JONATHAN FRID STORY tells the story of how a Shakespearean actor became a soap opera icon. It’s on Tubi (and I’m in it): tubitv.com/movies/63724... #DarkShadows #TVSky

On this day April 18th 1967 the vampire Barnabas Collins first appeared on the television show Dark Shadows. #DarkShadows #BarnabasCollins #JonathanFrid 🦇🦇🦇

“Don't let anybody tell you it can't be done. I did it. You can, too." — Lela Swift (1919–2015) #BornOnThisDay She rose from the CBS secretarial pool to become a groundbreaking director of 1950s live TV, then iconic soaps like DARK SHADOWS and RYAN’S HOPE (for which she won 3 Emmys).

www.youtube.com/watch?si=yrL... @nckersey.bsky.social #JonathanFrid #DarkShadows #BarnabasCollins

Born on this day in 1924, Happy Birthday to vampire Barnabas Collins, JONATHAN FRID! #DarkShadows #vampire #classicTV #classichorror #jonathanfrid #BarnabasCollins

Happy birthday to the late, #JonathanFrid! ((December 2, 1924 – April 14, 2012) #horrorcommunity #horrorsky #DarkShadows

Barnabas Collins - I mean Jonathan Frid - born Dec 2, in 1924 :) #DarkShadows

#onthisday #onthisdate #otd December 2, 1924 #actor #jonathanfrid was born (died April 14, 2012). He was best known for his role as #vampire #barnabascollins on the #tv series #darkshadows Please listen to our #daily #positive #podcast for more #popculture factoids #trivia rileyandkimmy.com

Remembering gothic horror icon and Dark Shadows star Jonathan Frid on the anniversary of his birth. . R.I.P. (1924 - 2012) . #RestInPeace #JonathanFrid #DarkShadows #BarnabasCollins #HouseOfDarkShadows #HorrorArt #Vampires #VampireArt #GothicHorrorArt #HorrorMovies #MutantFam

Today would've been Jonathan Frid's 100th birthday. @jonathanfriddoc.bsky.social shared a special video to mark the day: youtu.be/P-lQQizT-bI?... ^BR #DarkShadows

Celebrate the centenary of DARK SHADOWS star Jonathan Frid (1924-2012) w/ memories from 3 of his co-stars: Marie Wallace, Donna Wandrey and Sharon Smyth Lentz. Recorded Oct 12 at the Sleepy Hollow Film Festival. Moderated by @willmckinley.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oqw... #DarkShadows

Hello, world! ^BR #darkshadows #quentincollins

Hello! We've crossed over via parallel time to BlueSky, ready to celebrate and report on the classic 1960s horror soap opera #DarkShadows. Follow us for news, nostalgia and Gothic intrigue! 🖤

I’m thrilled to be a guest on the Mashley at the Movies podcast talking about DARK SHADOWS, the 1970 film HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS, and working w/ star Jonathan Frid as a teenager! An early Halloween treat! 🎃 www.mashleymovies.com/2024/10/13-d... #DarkShadows

Farewell to John Lasell (1928-2024) — an unsung hero of DARK SHADOWS. As parapsychologist Dr. Peter Guthrie, he battled the spooky soap's first monster (the phoenix Laura Collins) before vampire Barnabas Collins arrived. He was also a familiar face for 25 years on shows like THE TWILIGHT ZONE.

It was an honor to moderate a panel at the Sleepy Hollow Film Festival celebrating DARK SHADOWS and the centenary of star Jonathan Frid. I interviewed cast members Donna Wandrey, Marie Wallace and Sharon Smyth, along w/ Mary O'Leary, producer of DARK SHADOWS AND BEYOND — THE JONATHAN FRID STORY.

This month in 1964 — Jonathan made his Broadway debut! He was upgraded from understudy to a featured role in ROAR LIKE A DOVE. #DarkShadows

Remembering John Karlen, who would have been 91 today Here he is with Jonathan at the 1989 DARK SHADOWS Festival in L.A. #DarkShadows

This month in 1951 — Jonathan produced YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU at the Players Guild of Hamilton, Ontario. In his early days he also stage managed, produced, and did all he could to learn about theater! #DarkShadows

Today in 1967 — Barnabas Collins bared his fangs for the first time….almost. Jonathan Frid had a “fang malfunction," so he flashed a wicked grin instead! #DarkShadows

Rare photo of Jonathan Frid rehearsing #DarkShadows in April, 1968.

Today in 1969 — Barnabas met Jenny Collins in 1897 on DARK SHADOWS. And here’s Jonathan and Marie Wallace meeting with the press in 1969. They remained friends for the rest of Jonathan's life! — Mary O #DarkShadows

Jonathan Frid rehearsing with Nancy Barrett in April, 1969 during the 1897 storyline. #DarkShadows

This month in 1958 — Jonathan starred in THE SCYTHE AND THE SUNSET at the Poets' Theatre in Cambridge. The drama by Irish playwright Denis Johnston also featured John Lasell — Dr. Peter Guthrie on DARK SHADOWS! #DarkShadows

Today in 1989 — Jonathan was invited to celebrate the anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth w/ a performance of JONATHAN FRID’S SHAKESPEAREAN ODYSSEY in Stratford, Connecticut. #DarkShadows #ShakespearesBirthday

This week in 1941 — Jonathan Frid made his acting debut at age 16. He played Sir Anthony Absolute in Sheridan’s THE RIVALS in a high school production. “I really found myself,” Jonathan said later. #DarkShadows

This week in 1954 — Jonathan starred in A SLEEP OF PRISONERS in Hamilton, Ontario. This Barnabas-esque publicity shot was taken 13 years before his debut on DARK SHADOWS! #DarkShadows

Jonathan Frid made his debut as Barnabas Collins on April 18, 1967. And an icon was born! #DarkShadows

Spring, 1969 — Jonathan in front of the Plaza Hotel in New York. From a photo shoot for the book “Barnabas Collins: A Personal Picture Album” #DarkShadows

Today in 1982 — DARK SHADOWS returned to TV in New York City for the first time since 1971. Jonathan supported the syndicated reruns w/ personal appearances, including one at a disco — a fundraiser for a blood bank! 🩸 #DarkShadows

Today in 1968 — DARK SHADOWS episode 473 was taped. Barnabas meets Cassandra (Lara Parker). “We’ll see each other again soon,” he says. “Inevitably,” she replies. #DarkShadows

This month in 1969 — Jonathan appeared (twice) on the ABC primetime game show THE GENERATION GAP! DARK SHADOWS was at the height of its popularity, and Jonathan was one of network's biggest stars! Watch a clip: tinyurl.com/55tbxae9 #DarkShadows

Today in 1982 — Jonathan appeared on WNBC’s LIVE AT FIVE to promote the syndicated re-launch of DARK SHADOWS reruns! #DarkShadows

This week in 1987 — Jonathan began a month-long run of ARSENIC AND OLD LACE in San Francisco! Here he is at Fisherman’s Wharf. #DarkShadows

“I treasure the memories of DARK SHADOWS and especially those people, who were so special.” Humbert Allen Astredo (1929-2016) would have been 95 today. #DarkShadows

This month in 1964 — Jonathan starred in THE WHITE ROSE AND THE RED. This off-Broadway adaptation of Shakespeare’s historical plays also featured Jonathan’s future DARK SHADOWS co-star David Ford (Sam Evans)! #DarkShadows

This week in 1969 — Jonathan appeared on THE MERV GRIFFIN SHOW. “I play [Barnabas] as a man with a hang-up,” he told Merv. "And maybe people sympathize with the fact that he’s got something to fight.” Watch the interview: tinyurl.com/2s47e5nd #DarkShadows

Join us in commemorating Lara Parker and Jonathan Frid. Tickets: www.facebook.com/events/43022... #DarkShadows

This week in 1963 —Jonathan began a month-long run in Shakespeare’s THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. #DarkShadows

Today in 1971 — DARK SHADOWS taped its final episode. After 5 years and more than 1,200 episodes, the series finale would air on April 2. #DarkShadows