In the late 1960s, “Dark Shadows” wasn’t just daytime TV—it was an obsession. The show debuted in 1966 as a moody soap set in ...
The terrifying series ended on April 2, 1971.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marc Berman is a New York-based reporter who covers media. Dark Shadows took a “bite," so to speak, out of the network daytime ...
Dark Shadows was a daytime drama like no other. From June 27, 1966 until April 2, 1971, it brought tales of vampires, werewolves, witches, ghosts and time travel to daytime-TV audiences. For three of ...
It's been 55 years since Dark Shadows ended its spooky, six-season run. The gothic soap opera aired from June 27, 1966, to April 2, 1971, on ABC. Created by Dan Curtis, Dark Shadows followed the ...