Dana Elcar Veteran Dark Shadows Actor dead at 77

I was reading news stories and happened across an LA Times article which announced that Dana Elcar died Monday, June 6, 2005 of complications from pneumonia at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura. The article can be viewed here. It doesn't mention anything about his role on Dark Shadows.

He was always my favorite Sheriff Patterson.

Survey - PLEASE READ AND RESPOND

Please copy and paste this and respond immediately!!!!!

"Hello Dark Shadows Fan,

ShadowGram (SG) announces the following breaking news for Dark Shadows (DS).

In cooperation with Dan Curtis Productions (DCP), ShadowGram is sending this time-sensitive online survey to dedicated fans of the Dan Curtis creation "Dark Shadows."

Beyond the original 1966-71 ABC-TV daytime series, the 1970 and 1971 MGM feature films, and the 1991 NBC-TV primetime mini-series versions of "Dark Shadows," Dan Curtis Productions remains interested in bringing the program back. Although there are no definite plans at this point, this questionnaire is intended to provide research pertaining to a possible new "Dark Shadows".

At this time, DCP invites all "Dark Shadows" devotees online to participate in the following survey, with the request that all replies be sent immediately to ShadowGram@aol.com

In order to compile the results quickly, please refrain from sending any other comments at this time. Please only answer the following questions and please answer simply "Yes," "No," or "Undecided."

Please note that all responses must be received by 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 23, 2005. You may forward this message to other fans online.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and prompt reply.

DARK SHADOWS 2005 DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

1. If a new "Dark Shadows" was to be produced for pay cable, would you be willing to pay the monthly subscription fee to receive the pay channel in order to view "Dark Shadows"?

2. Would you enjoy "Dark Shadows" as a daytime program?

3. Would you prefer "Dark Shadows" as a weekly primetime program?

Dark Shadows Festival

As a reminder, the Dark Shadows Hollywood Weekend is coming up soon - July 29-31, 2005, at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel. For details, go to www.darkshadowsfestival.com

Thank you.

Marcy Robin
ShadowGram Editor / Publisher
Marcy Robin, P.O. Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-7766
E-mail: ShadowGram@aol.com"

Thank you Marcy!

We have seen it All

Sam Hall's play was written up in the Poughkeepsie Journal. Did you know that Dark Shadows was on CBS? That Julia was Barnabas' lover? The fun never stops.

Sam Hall Play

Sam Halls' "War Games" will have it's world premier at the Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, New York in what appears to be a barn building :). Performances are at 8 p.m. April 1-3, 8-10. Tickets $20, $17 senior citizens and children. Call 845-876-3080 or go to the Center for Performing Arts website.

Anthony George passes Away

Anthony George (Burke Devlin #2, Jeremiah Collins) died on March 16, 2005 at the age of 84 from a lung condition. Jonathan Frid mentions his scenes with Geoge on his website. His credits include One Life to Live, Checkmate, Search for Tomorrow as well as numerous other appearances.

Marley Shelton Trailer

Marley Shelton (Victoria Winters-2004 WB Pilot) is going to be playing the very red Customer in Sin City. Watch the trailer with the best shot of her at Moviefone. It's Trailer No. 1 after you take the link that says, "Watch the Trailer Now" right under the picture of Jessica Alba.

Sin City is set to release on April 1, 2005.

Scandalize my Name

Alexandra Molke Isles' documentary, Scandalize My Name, will be broadcast in the New York area on WNET (PBS) at 9pm on February 28 as part of the final day of the Black History Month schedule.