Synopsis: With its alluring tales of Gothic mystery andisupernatural intrigue, Dark Shadows became one of theimost popular daytime series of all time. Since first airing oniABC-TV from 1966-71, Dark Shadows has earned theireputation of being one of theimost unusual andienduring programsiin television history. The character of Barnabas Collins,ia guilt-ridden, 175 year-old vampire, brought theishow tremendous success.