A violent conflict rages within the great house of Collinwood between two supernatural forces. One determined to snuff out the lives of two young children, the other equally determined to save them. Only Barnabas Collins is aware that the safety of Jamison and Nora is vital to the whole future of the Collins family.
| Episode 760 | |
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| Air date | May 23rd, 1969 |
| Writers | Gordon Russell |
| Director | Henry Kaplan |
| Producers | Robert Costello Dan Curtis [1] |
| Starring | Jonathan Frid; Louis Edmonds; Lara Parker; Diana Millay; David Henesy; Denise Nickerson |
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Episode 760 is the untitled 760th episode of the Gothic daytime soap opera series Dark Shadows. It was directed by Henry Kaplan, with a script written by Gordon Russell. It first aired on Friday, May 23rd, 1969. This episode is part of the "1897 Flashback" storyline.
Notable cast members in this episode include Jonathan Frid as the vampire, Barnabas Collins, Louis Edmonds as Collins family patriarch, Edward Collins, Diana Millay as everyone's favorite whack-a-loon Phoenix, Laura Collins, Lara Parker as everyone's favorite crazy-eyed witch, Angélique, David Henesy as the ever-annoying Jamison Collins, and Denise Nickerson as the slightly less-annoying Nora Collins.
In this episode, a weakened Laura Collins makes a last desperate bid to take control of Jamison and Nora. She tricks Edward Collins into lighting a fire, which revitalizes her. However, the witch, Angélique casts a spell which ages her into the form of an old hag, causing the children to shriek in horror at her appearance.
Synopsis[]
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Frid | Barnabas Collins |
| Louis Edmonds | Edward Collins |
| Lara Parker | Angelique Collins |
| Diana Millay | Laura Collins |
| David Henesy | Jamison Collins |
| Denise Nickerson | Nora Collins |
Notes & Trivia[]
- This episode is available on disc 3 of Dark Shadows DVD Collection 14 and disc 79 of the Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series DVD collection.
- Opening narration: Louis Edmonds.
- This is the final appearance of Laura Collins; dies in this episode.
- This is the final appearance of actress Diana Millay on Dark Shadows.
Allusions[]
- Although Laura Collins is gone, her legacy lives on. She will be referenced again by Dirk Wilkins at length in episode 769 and briefly by Edward Collins in episode 770. Laura Collins will be reborn in the present-day era and return to Collinsport as previously revealed in episode 123.
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See also[]
The World of Dark Shadows
Gallery of Shadows
Miscellaneous
External Links[]
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References[]
- ↑ Executive producer and showrunner; Credited as "Created by Dan Curtis".
- ↑ Dark Shadows Wiki; Episode 760; Info box
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