Rest in peace, Barnabas
It was with a heavy heart that I heard today that Jonathan Frid, the man who made Barnabas Collins famous on the '60s ABC-TV classic "Dark Shadows," passed away, ironically on Friday the 13th.
A relative said his health was declining in recent weeks and he died peacefully in his sleep.
"Dark Shadows" was my favorite show when I was a kid. The theme song is my cell phone's ringtone.
I'll write more after I have collected my thoughts. I can't help but wonder if this Tim Burton/Johnny Depp train wreck didn't hasten Mr. Frid's death.
Rest in peace, Barnabas. You'll never know how much this kid liked you and adored Dan Curtis's crazy dream.
Labels: Barnabas Collins, Dark Shadows, Johnny Depp, Jonathan Frid, Tim Burton
posted by Jake Mabe at 8:16 PM
4 Comments:
Jake, you must be a little older than I thought if you were running home to watch Barnabus! I had the Dark Shadows board game - one of those many collectibles I wish I had saved. My father took me and my friend to see the Dark Shadows movie in the 70's (House of Dark Shadows, I think). I remember him telling my mother how bloody it was. Of course, my friend and I loved every minute of it. Thanks again for the memories!
No, I'm about as old as you think I am. I caught "Dark Shadows" in re-runs probably about 15 years or so after it went off the air. I'd run home from school, just like people did during the original run, to watch it. I was obsessed with it. So funny you mentioned "House of Dark Shadows." My wife and I watched that movie (I still have a VHS copy; it's never been released on DVD) the night I heard Jon Frid died. "Dark Shadows" was a great and original show for its time.
I'm sure you probably know this, but, Lara Parker is from Knoxville. Not sure how many years she lived here.
Yes, her real name was Mary Rickey (I think I have that spelled correctly). Like you, I have no idea how long she lived here.
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