Dark Shadows' Jonathan Frid (Barnabas) dies (single, TV, fan, performance)

[WannaliveinGreenville]

No!.....RIP Barnabus....

[WannaliveinGreenville]

Barnabas Collins arrives at Collinwood - YouTube

[Minervah]

I haven't seen Johnny Depp play a vampire but Johnathan Frid really, really looked the part.

I watched Dark Shadows first run in the mid-sixties. I think it was actually broadcast live. It was the best soap opera ever.

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by jfkIII

I quit track in 10th grade...because it was cutting into my Dark Shadows time! True story.

A school chum reminded me today that I'd skip after-school Girl Scout meetings if I thought something exciting was going to happen.

Originally Posted by Minervah

I think it was actually broadcast live. It was the best soap opera ever.

It wasn't -- although they rarely did retakes -- and yes, it was!

[Sizzly Friddle]

Originally Posted by A_Lexus

Wow, what a blow! Jonathan Frid was an incredible actor. His portayal of Barnabas was legendary. He was a fine example of a person of great character, depth, passion, quiet power, class, and integrity. His portrayal of Barnabas riviled that of Shaka by Henry Cele in the movie "Shaka Zulu."

I consider Frid one of the greatest character actors of all time, a great man who captivated millions and spanned generations. Like the parting of Dick Clark, the world has been lessened somewhat by Frid's passing.

Stunningly sad news! May he rest in peace. I will forever cherish his work.

You said it way better than I could. He was all that!

I had serious fights with my brothers over "Dark Shadows". They wanted to watch "Marine Boy".
I made my husband watch DS on netflix last year. He liked it, and it was just as great as I remembered it.

I have a cat I named Tiny Barnabas.

[jfkIII]

Originally Posted by WannaliveinGreenville

Barnabas Collins arrives at Collinwood - YouTube

Thanks for that. It's amazing...you could almost feel the cold dampness of the house...penetrating right through the computer screen!

[kygman]

Originally Posted by tamiznluv

From the commercials I've seen, I think Mr. Frid would have LHAO at Johhny Depp's portrayal of Barnabus. I know I sure do.

Originally Posted by Minervah

I haven't seen Johnny Depp play a vampire but Johnathan Frid really, really looked the part.

I watched Dark Shadows first run in the mid-sixties. I think it was actually broadcast live. It was the best soap opera ever.

I read that Frid has a cameo role in the new movie. Was his last acting role.

[Minervah]

Maybe one of the oldies stations will start showing reruns if the tape/film/kinescope or whatever it was recorded on still exists.

[Summerz]

Originally Posted by WannaliveinGreenville

Barnabas Collins arrives at Collinwood - YouTube

Good times....

I loved coming home to that house everyday, R.I.P.

[nightcrawler]

Originally Posted by Summerz

Good times....

I loved coming home to that house everyday, R.I.P.

I think we all did.




I wanted to live in that house.