The first of twelve installments celebrating the 50th celebration of the cult classic DARK SHADOWS!  Series commentary and exclusive interviews with answers to questions you have always wanted to know highlight the revealing secrets behind this amazing television phenomenon! 

Episode 1 is a two-part in-depth look from concept to cancellation with Jim Pierson, creator Dan Curtis' right hand man. He's been associated with Dan Curtis Productions for over twenty years as promotional director and producer.  Topics discussed include:

* How Jonathan Frid's nervousness helped Barnabas Collins be a success.

* How ABC almost cancelled the series after 6 months.

* Why Joan Bennett decided to do the show.

* Why certain actors were fired and replaced.

* How this soap changed daytime television. 

* How a phenomenon gets cancelled.

* plus much more behind the scenes analysis.