1991 Dark Shadows TV series on NBC

Coming to the Memory Crypt of Castle Hills...here are some trailers and bumpers for the 1991 Dark Shadows Series that aired on NBC... The 1991 Dark Shadows revival was a short-lived, primetime gothic horror soap opera that aired on NBC for 12 episodes from January 13 to March 22, 1991. A reimagining of the original 1966–1971 ABC daytime series, it featured a high-budget production, a new cast, and a condensed storyline that quickly introduced the iconic character Barnabas Collins. Format: Unlike the original daily half-hour soap, the revival was a weekly, one-hour program with high production values, including shooting on film and elaborate set designs, such as the use of the Greystone Park and Mansion in Beverly Hills for Collinwood. Plot: The series followed a similar structure to early storylines of the original, starting with Victoria Winters' arrival at Collinwood and the subsequent awakening of the vampire Barnabas Collins, who had been locked in a crypt for 200 years. The show featured a love triangle and plot points involving time travel, witchcraft, and family curses. Cast: The revival starred Ben Cross as the "tortured" Barnabas Collins, Joanna Going as Victoria Winters, and a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt as David Collins. Other notable cast members included veteran actors Jean Simmons and Barbara Steele. Cancellation: The primary reason for its abrupt cancellation after only one season was frequent pre-emption by news broadcasts during the first Gulf War, which caused viewer confusion and low ratings. The series ended on a cliffhanger that was never resolved on television.

Dark Shadows (often called Dark Shadows: The Revival) was a prime-time gothic soap opera that aired on NBC from January 13 to March 22, 1991. A remake of the 1966–1971 daytime series, it was developed by original creator Dan Curtis as a high-budget, one-hour weekly drama. Plot: The series followed Victoria Winters, a governess who arrives at the Collinwood estate in Maine and becomes entangled with the mysterious Collins family, specifically the 200-year-old vampire Barnabas Collins. Storylines: It streamlined major arcs from the original, including Barnabas's release from his coffin, Dr. Julia Hoffman’s attempt to cure his vampirism, and Victoria's eventual time travel back to 1790. Ben Cross as Barnabas Collins Joanna Going as Victoria Winters/Josette DuPres Jean Simmons as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard Joseph Gordon-Levitt as David Collins/Daniel Collins Barbara Steele as Dr. Julia Hoffman Despite a highly successful premiere watched by nearly 1 in 4 households, the series was canceled after only 12 episodes. Gulf War Impact: The show's downfall is largely attributed to the outbreak of the Gulf War. Frequent news preemptions and special reports constantly rescheduled episodes, confusing viewers and causing a sharp decline in ratings. Fan Reaction: The cancellation sparked significant protest, with NBC receiving over 7,000 letters and fans picketing network offices in Los Angeles and New York. Dark Shadows TV Series 1991 TV-PG Ben Cross in Dark Shadows (1991) Victoria Winters comes to Collinwood, an isolated mansion in Maine, to work as a governess, but soon finds herself drawn into a strange world of vampires, ghosts and curses. Creator: Dan Curtis S1.E1 Episode #1.1 Episode aired Jan 13, 1991 Dark Shadows (1991) Victoria Winters arrives at Collinwood, a Gothic mansion on a cliff overlooking the ocean near the small seaport Maine town of Collinsport, as the recently hired governess to the 10-year-old troubled David Collins. David's gruff father, Roger, distrusts Victoria from the start When the simpleton and trouble making ground keeper Willie Loomis, the nephew of Collinwood housekeeper Mrs. Johnson, decides to break into the family crypt to look for and steal a stash of family jewels, he inadvertently opens a coffin and releases vampire Barnabas Collins who has been imprisoned inside the crypt for 200 years. Barnabas then drains part of Willie's blood and makes him his unwilling human slave and daytime protector. Barnabas then introduces himself as a "distant cousin from England" to the rest of the Collins family while plotting to prey on the population of the town. Daphne Collins, the cousin of Carolyn Collins, is Barnabas' first victim. As the body count climbs, local sheriff George Patterson and professor Michael Woodward call upon Dr. Julia Hoffman to help them investigate the mysterious vampire attacks. Barnabas then sets about to restore the Old House for him to live in and when he meets Victoria for the first time, he sees her as a reincarnation of his lost love Josette. Both Barnabas and David separately catch a glimpse of the ghost of Sarah Collins, Barbabas' long-dead nine-year-old sister. Director: Dan Curtis Writers: Steve Feke, Hall Powell, Bill Taub Stars: Ben Cross, Barbara Blackburn, Jim Fyfe

Dark Shadows (often called Dark Shadows: The Revival) is an American gothic soap opera that aired on NBC from January 13 to March 22, 1991. Created by Dan Curtis, it was a prime-time remake of his original 1966–1971 daytime series. The 1991 series condensed and modernized the original's major plotlines: Arrival at Collinwood: Victoria Winters (Joanna Going) arrives at the isolated Collins estate in Maine to serve as a governess. The Vampire's Return: Groundskeeper Willie Loomis inadvertently releases Barnabas Collins (Ben Cross), a 200-year-old vampire, from his tomb. The Modern Conflict: Barnabas poses as a "distant cousin from England" while Dr. Julia Hoffman (Barbara Steele) attempts to cure his vampirism medically. Time Travel: The final episodes feature Victoria traveling back to 1790, where she witnesses the origins of the Collins family curse and Barnabas's transformation into a vampire. Barnabas Collins: Ben Cross Elizabeth Collins Stoddard: Jean Simmons Victoria Winters / Josette DuPres: Joanna Going Dr. Julia Hoffman: Barbara Steele David Collins: Joseph Gordon-Levitt (in one of his earliest roles) Filming Location: The series used Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills to represent Collinwood. Despite a strong premiere, the series was canceled after only 12 episodes. Its ratings suffered because it was frequently preempted or rescheduled due to live news coverage of the Gulf War, which confused regular viewers. S1.E2 Episode #1.2 Episode aired Jan 14, 1991 TV-14 Dark Shadows (1991) After being bitten a second time, Daphne rises a vampire. She attacks David then her boyfriend, who falls under her spell. Dr. Hoffman discovers Barnabas's secret and offers to cure him. Roger's affair with Maggie hides an ulterior motive. Director: Dan Curtis Writers: Dan Curtis, Steve Feke, Hall Powell Stars: Ben Cross, Barbara Blackburn, Jim Fyfe

The 1991 version of Dark Shadows (also known as Dark Shadows: The Revival) is a prime-time gothic soap opera that aired on NBC from January 13 to March 22, 1991. Created by Dan Curtis, it was a remake of his original 1966–1971 daytime series, updated with a higher production budget and a weekly hour-long format The series features a star-studded ensemble cast, many of whom played dual roles in the present day (1991) and the 18th century (1790): Ben Cross as Barnabas Collins, a 200-year-old vampire. Joanna Going as Victoria Winters and Josette du Pres. Joseph Gordon-Levitt in one of his earliest roles as David and Daniel Collins. Jean Simmons as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard and Naomi Collins. Barbara Steele as Dr. Julia Hoffman and Countess Natalie du Pres. The story follows Victoria Winters' arrival at the Collinwood estate in Maine. She is soon caught in the middle of supernatural events involving the newly-freed Barnabas Collins and a time-travel arc that takes her back to 1790 to witness the origin of the Collins family curse. Despite strong initial ratings, the series was cancelled after only 12 episodes. Its performance was severely hampered by frequent pre-emptions and scheduling changes due to news coverage of the Gulf War, which led to viewer confusion and declining numbers. The show ended on a cliffhanger, with Victoria trapped in the past. It has since gained a cult following. S1.E3 Episode #1.3 Episode aired Jan 14, 1991 Ben Cross in Dark Shadows (1991) Dr. Julia Hoffman begins her experiments to cure Barnabas of his vampirism. Meanwhile, Professor Woodard attempts to uncover the identity of the vampire and begins to suspect Barnabas, but Julia will do anything to keep him from finding out. Victoria begins to fall for Barnabas who becomes haunted by his guilt and of his lost love Josette. Also, David begins having nightmares about Daphne, Carolyn and Victoria turning into vampires and attacking him. Sarah later tells David that a newer evil exists. Director Dan Curtis Writer Jon Boorstin Stars Joanna Going, Ben Cross

The 1991 version of Dark Shadows (also known as Dark Shadows: The Revival) was a prime-time gothic soap opera that aired on NBC from January 13 to March 22, 1991. Developed by the original series creator Dan Curtis, it was a high-budget reimagining of the cult classic 1966–1971 daytime drama. The revival condensed the sprawling original storyline into a 12-episode arc. Plot: The series begins with governess Victoria Winters arriving at Collinwood, the isolated Maine estate of the wealthy Collins family. The story quickly shifts to the release of Barnabas Collins, a 200-year-old vampire, from his family tomb. Key Arcs: Major plot points include Dr. Julia Hoffman’s attempt to medically cure Barnabas's vampirism and Victoria’s eventual time travel back to 1790, where she witnesses the origin of the Collins family curse. Atmosphere: Unlike the low-budget look of the original soap opera, the 1991 revival was noted for its cinematic style, detailed set designs, and atmospheric lighting. The revival featured several notable actors, including a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt in one of his earliest roles: Ben Cross as Barnabas Collins Joanna Going as Victoria Winters / Josette DuPres Jean Simmons as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard Barbara Steele as Julia Hoffman Joseph Gordon-Levitt as David Collins / Daniel Collins Lysette Anthony as Angelique Despite a strong premiere with over 20 million viewers, the series was canceled after only one season due to inconsistent scheduling. The "Gulf War" Effect: Broadcasts were frequently pre-empted by news coverage of the Gulf War, causing weeks-long gaps between episodes that frustrated viewers and led to a rapid decline in ratings. Ending: The series ended on a cliffhanger with Victoria Winters still trapped in the year 1790. S1.E4 Episode #1.4 Episode aired Jan 18, 1991 TV-14 Ben Cross in Dark Shadows (1991) Dr. Hoffman continues her treatments with Barnabas Collins. Victoria is led to Sarah Collin's diary. An apparition from the past haunts Barnabas and Willie. Elsewhere, clairvoyant Maggie Evans believes young David is possessed. Director: Dan Curtis Writers: Dan Curtis, Steve Feke, Sam Hall Stars: Joanna Going, Ben Cross, Barbara Blackburn, Jim Fyfe

Dark Shadows TV Series 1991 TV-PG Ben Cross in Dark Shadows (1991) Victoria Winters comes to Collinwood, an isolated mansion in Maine, to work as a governess, but soon finds herself drawn into a strange world of vampires, ghosts and curses. Creator: Dan Curtis Stars: Joanna Going, Ben Cross, Barbara Blackburn, Jim Fyfe S1.E5 Episode #1.5 Episode aired Jan 25, 1991 TV-14 Ben Cross in Dark Shadows (1991) After learning of Barnabas' affection for Victoria, a jealous Dr. Hoffman decides to sabotage the progress of the cure for Barnabas which results in his blood-cravings returning as well as aging to his true 200 year-old-age. Meanwhile, Carolyn resumes her romantic pursuit of Joe. Director: Armand Mastroianni Writers: Dan Curtis, Steve Feke, Matthew Hall Stars: Joanna Going, Ben Cross, Barbara Blackburn, Jim Fyfe