Part 2 our in-depth look from concept to cancellation of the original series Dark Shadows (1966-71) 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.