Radio Retropolis

Jimmy over hears a Morse code transmission from the next cabin from one of the passengers on the ship who seems to know quite a bit about where the ship will be at midnight. Commentary on the importance, past and present, of the Morse code.

Liz bought George's Christmas present, a cuckoo clock, with a rubber check, and now she needs to figure out a way to make good on it so the store owner won't repossess the clock. Commentary on why this episode betrayed the likability of the Liz character. Plus, we celebrate guest star the great June Foray who passed away just two months before this podcast at the age of 99.

For the past year a confidence man named Benton has been cheating women by proposing marriage and then stealing their money. Unfortunately the radio episode of March 29, 1951 does not exist and therefore this is the television audio from December 10, 1953. Commentary on Armed Forces Network and why this episode just missed the mark.

Roger Davis is a leading man like no other. He is imaginative, very intelligent, and extremely well-spoken.On Dark Shadows he played Vicky Winters' soulmate Peter Bradford and his modern counterpart Jeff Clark among others.The stories of Roger Davis we have all heard mostly focused on some negative antics that have been told and re-told through the years. Davis here is at his most candid and may have you thinking twice about what you always believed.

Roger Davis is a leading man like no other. With his down home demeanor and devilish charm, he is most remembered for taking over the role of Hannibal Heyes on the troubled ABC series Alias Smith and Jones. On Dark Shadows he played Vicky Winters' soulmate Peter Bradford and his modern counterpart Jeff Clark. He followed that up with Ned Stuart, then Dirk Wilkins and finally artist Charles Delaware Tate.

We continue with our second hour with the original Burke Devlin himself Mitchell Ryan! . In this podcast, we discuss his alcoholism as well as his downfall on Dark Shadows plus his fellow actors.

Burke Devlin was anti-hero leading man bent on revenge on the family who wrongly sent him to prison for five years. When Dan Curtis was looking for the right actor to lead the show, he found him in Mitchell Ryan. But Ryan's time at Dark Shadows was tumultuous much to his own doing. Even so, he was magnificent in the part leaving a huge hole when he was fired a year later. ​In part 1, we only touch the surface of Dark Shadows as Ryan's career was long, varied, and very successful

In this second hour, Lara Parker (Angelique) looks back on life and Dark Shadows. * Why Grayson Hall wasn't happy Lara got the role of Angelique. * Why she believes she wasn't good on the show. * Her career as a novelist creating new stories for the Dark Shadows characters. * Memories of Joan Bennett, Kathryn Leigh Scott, John Karlen, David Selby and her special chemistry with Humbert Allen Astredo. * Why she was glad when Dark Shadows ended. * Her biggest career regret.

A 12 part 50th celebration of the cult classic DARK SHADOWS! In this podcast, Angelique herself, Lara Parker, is interviewed. * Why she dropped her southern roots. * Why she thought they made a mistake casting her as Angelique. * How Jonathan Frid helped her win the role. * Angelique or Josette? Who was the real true love of Barnabas? * On working closely with Jonathan Frid. * Overly zealous fans and death threats. * Why she loved the Bramwell/Catherine story.

A 12 part 50th celebration of the cult classic DARK SHADOWS! In this podcast, Jerry Lacy, the Reverend Trask! * How David Ford and Nancy Barrett got him the job. * On playing Humphrey Bogart.. * How his shyness became his greatest obstacle to overcome. * The look and style of the Reverend Trask. * The Reverend Trask versus Gregory Trask. * Why he asked Dan Curtis to write him off the show. * Why Barnabas Collins and Trask were the ultimate foes.

David Selby, Quentin Collins, shares his fond memories of the show and career. The truth behind the rivalry with Jonathan Frid. Why he would have played Quentin forever. Why he had to keep his marriage under wraps. The comparisons of Elvis and Quentin. How crowd hysteria prevented him from attending his own event! His amazing connection to Abraham Lincoln! Why he turned down the role of Gary Ewing! Jane Wyman His emotional memories of Dan Curtis’ final days.

Kathryn Leigh Scott discusses the behind the scenes drama on Dark Shadows! * The turning point where Maggie Evans became the obsession of Barnabas Collins. * Maggie and Joe and the real life bond with Joel Crothers. * On working with David Ford and Grayson Hall who both tried to intimidate her. * Best advice from Joan Bennett. * Why Mitchell Ryan was fired and her reunion with him 50 years later! * Why she quit. * Becoming a popular author, publisher.

Episode 2 BACK TO COLLINSPORT is an hour long highlight from the cast. The actors speaks very candidly about their roles and the show itself. Some answers will surprise you. Most answers you never heard in this great of detail until now. Stars featured in EXCLUSIVE NEW INTERVIEWS: * Kathryn Leigh Scott * David Selby * Jerry Lacy * Lara Parker * John Karlen *Plus one SPECIAL STAR who will be heard ONLY in a full interview in one of our upcoming podcasts!

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.

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.