Jonathan Frid Documentary

Celebrate the centenary of DARK SHADOWS star Jonathan Frid (1924-2012) w/ memories from 3 of his co-stars. Recorded Oct 12, 2024 at the @SleepyHollowFF. Moderated by @willmckinley. youtube.com/watch?v=9Oqwj8… #DarkShadows

NEW EPISODE! A 200-year-old vampire returns to stalk his descendants, in this film version of the popular daytime soap opera. @willmckinley joins us to discuss 1970's House of Dark Shadows. buzzsprout.com/253031/episode…

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

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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

This scene — where Barnabas sees the sunlight for the first time since 1795 — was one of Jonathan's favorites! #DarkShadows

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

Jonathan rehearsing Barnabas Collins’ “cure" by Dr. Eric Lang in 1968. #DarkShadows

Tonight in 1960 — Jonathan debuted in HENRY IV, PART 2 off-Broadway. He also appeared in a TV version of this production. A 20-minute excerpt is on the @JonathanFridDoc DVD and Blu-ray as a special feature! #DarkShadows

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! #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

On this day in 1887, McMaster University opened in Toronto. The university moved to Hamilton in 1927. Notable alumni include Tommy Douglas, Dalton McGuinty, Cyrus S. Eaton, Syl Apps, Roger Nielsen, Jonathan Frid, John Candy, Dave Thomas, Martin Short and Eugene Levy.