Gordon Russell Movies
- 1971
Kendrick (John Karlen) grimly prepares for his nocturnal ordeal in the cursed room. Eavesdropping on Catherine (Lara Parker), Morgan (Keith Prentice) learns that she is pregnant with Bramwell's (Jonathan Frid) child. Episode 1,241 of Dark Shadows made its first network daytime appearance on March 29, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Daphne is finally laid to rest. Luring Bramwell (Jonathan Frid) into the cursed room, Morgan (Keith Prentice) locks him in, hoping that Bramwell will die for his "betrayal" of Catherine (Lara Parker). Upon learning this, Catherine rushes to the room -- and her own rendezvous with destiny. This episode originally aired on March 30, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
The rest of the household learns that Catherine (Lara Parker) is pregnant with Bramwell's child. Hoping to save Bramwell (Jonathan Frid) from meeting his doom in the locked room, Catherine is trapped in the same room by the vengeful Morgan (Keith Prentice). Episode 1,243 of Dark Shadows first aired on March 31, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Locked in the cursed room with Barnabas (Jonathan Frid), Catherine (Lara Parker) is possessed by the spirit of Amanda Collins. In this state, she tries to kill herself, but Barnabas intervenes -- only to be nearly killed himself by a mysterious force. Meanwhile, Morgan (Keith Prentice) awaits outside the room, prepared to shoot both Bramwell and Catherine should they survive the night. This penultimate episode of Dark Shadows originally aired on April 1, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Bramwell (Jonathan Frid) and Catherine (Lara Parker) survive their night in the dreaded room, and in the process defeat the ghost of Brutus Collins (Louis Edmonds) and break the family curse. But upon emerging from the room, the couple faces death at the hands of Morgan (Keith Prentice), whose hands are stayed by Kendrick (John Karlen). Recovering from her madness, Melanie (Nancy Barrett) leaves Collinwood with Kendrick, and Bramwell and Catherine likewise go off together. A satisfying denouement for all, except Morgan, who dies, and possibly Melanie, whose neck bears a set of all-too-familiar red marks. And thus, with several plot strands left dangling and with the cast still locked into the "Parallel Time" version of 1841, did the five-year saga of Dark Shadows come to an abrupt end on April 2, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Aware that Daphne (Kate Jackson) knows he killed Edith, Gabriel (Christopher Pennock) locks Daphne up in the forbidden wing of Collinwood, the same wing containing the portal to Parallel Time. In that "other" world, the Parallel-Time version of Flora (Joan Bennett) has a terse conversation with the terrified Stella Young (Gaye Edmond). Back in "real" time, Gabriel contemplates an escape plan, but first he must kill both Daphne and her sister, Joanna (Lee Beery). This episode initially aired on January 13, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Daphne (Kate Jackson) escapes from Gabriel (Christopher Pennock) via a secret passageway -- only to get lost in the darkness. Peering into Parallel Time, Daphne's sister, Joanna (Lee Beery), sees a curious Melanie Collins (Nancy Barrett), who looks just like Leticia Faye in "real time," asking after the whereabouts of the unfortunate Stella Young. This episode originally aired on January 15, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
On the strength of Grimes' deathbed accusation, Quentin (David Selby) is found guilty of witchcraft and sentenced to be beheaded in the public square. As a result, things don't look too good for Quentin's accused co-conspirator, Desmond, and, it also appears that Gerard's (James Storm) diabolical scheme has come to full fruition. This episode was originally telecast on January 8, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Quentin (David Selby) resigns himself to his upcoming execution. Upon finding out that his own wife, Edith (Terry Crawford), is mixed up with the sinister machinations of Gerard (James Storm), Gabriel (Christopher Pennock) kills Edith. Daphne (Kate Jackson) gets a glimpse of a strange new world populated by members of the Collins family whom she has never met, but who seem disturbingly familiar. This episode originally aired on January 11, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Having briefly glimpsed into Parallel Time, Daphne (Kate Jackson) relates this experience to Julia (Grayson Hall) and Prof. Stokes (Thayer David). In the "other" world itself, the Parallel-Time version of Julia tries to warn Morgan Collins (Keith Prentice) to get out of Collinwood. Back in "real" time -- 1841, that is -- Daphne concludes that Gabriel (Christopher Pennock) was responsible for the death of Edith, and in so doing puts her own life in jeopardy. This episode first aired on January 12, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Lamar (Jerry Lacy) decides to testify against Quentin (David Selby) despite Barnabas' (Jonathan Frid) threat, using the story of Quentin's letter to the deceased Joanna Mills (Lee Beery) as proof of Quentin's witchcraft. His testimony is instantly discredited when Joanna herself appears in court. Now Gerard (James Storm) and Charles (Humbert Allen Astredo) realize that the only way to get rid of Quentin is to use the disembodied head of Judah Zachary. Listed as the 1,181th installment of Dark Shadows (there was no 1,180 due to a New Year's Day preemption), this episode was originally broadcast on January 4, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
The "Parallel-Time 1841" story arc continues as the duel between Bramwell (Jonathan Frid) and Morgan (Keith Prentice) proceeds as planned. When Bramwell is wounded, Catherine (Lara Parker) rushes to him -- and discovers that Bramwell did not even fire his pistol. In search of his missing sister, Stella, Kendrick (John Karlen) calls upon the services of a psychic named Gerard Stiles (James Storm) -- who, of course, looks exactly like his evil counterpart in the "real" world of 1841. Episode 1,208 of Dark Shadows (there was no 1,207 due to a last-minute preemption) was first broadcast on February 10, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Flora (Joan Bennett) demands that both the women and the men be included in the dreaded family lottery, to determine who will be chosen in a desperate effort to break the curse that has loomed upon the Collinses for centuries. Determined that Catherine (Lara Parker) will not marry Morgan (Keith Prentice), Bramwell (Jonathan Frid) abducts her. This episode was first broadcast on February 1, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
In attempting to stab Catherine (Lara Parker), Melanie (Nancy Barrett) reveals that she is schizophrenic. According to Catherine's fiancé, Morgan (Keith Prentice), Melanie's affliction began the day she wandered into the "cursed" room. Later, Melanie sees Julia (Grayson Hall) trying to sneak food to someone hidden in the house. This episode initially aired on February 3, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Having kidnapped Catherine (Lara Parker), Bramwell (Jonathan Frid) hopes to persuade her to marry him instead of Morgan. Despite her initial protestations, Catherine admits that she is still in love with Bramwell, and the two spend the night together -- but in the morning, she holds fast to her original wedding plans. Meanwhile, Kendrick (John Karlen) seeks out clues pertaining to his sister's disappearance; and later, Melanie (Nancy Barrett) behaves very strangely when coming upon the sleeping Catherine. This episode first aired on February 2, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Quentin (David Selby) and Desmond (John Karlen) resign themselves to their fate as they approach the headsman's axe. Coming to the rescue is Valerie, aka Angelique (Lara Parker). Carrying the head of Judah Zachary, Angelique is able to convince the authorities that Gerard (James Storm) and not Quentin was the one possessed by the warlock Judah. Shot by Desmond, Gerard dies, but not before clearing Desmond and Quentin and apologizing for his deeds -- as Zachary's head turns into a skull. Meanwhile, in parallel time, Collinwood is visited by the former sweetheart of Catherine Harridge (also Lara Parker) -- Bramwell Collins (Jonathan Frid), who bears a remarkable resemblance to the "real" world's Barnabas Collins. This very busy episode of Dark Shadows originally aired on January 26, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Having previously been "killed" by Samantha (Virginia Vestoff), Joanna (Lee Beery) metes out justice by causing Samantha to plummet to her death from Widow's Hill. Quentin (David Selby) and Daphne (Kate Jackson) prepare their final escape from Collinsport, but Gerard (James Storm) is still hot on their heels. In Parallel Time, Kendrick (John Karlen) continues to investigate the disappearance of his sister, Stella. This episode originally aired on January 20, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Having briefly escaped into Parallel Time, where they overhear Morgan Collins (Keith Prentice) propose to Angelique lookalike Catherine Harridge (Lara Parker), Quentin (David Selby) and Daphne (Kate Jackson) return to the "real" world. Attempting to kill Joanna (Lee Beery) once and for all, Samantha (Virginia Vestoff) empties a gun into the woman -- but the bullets have absolutely no effect. Now Samantha is more certain than ever that Daphne has returned from the grave to mete out retribution. This episode initially aired on January 19, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Trying -- and failing -- to stop the wedding of Daphne (Kate Jackson) and Gerard (James Storm), Quentin (David Selby) is recaptured. Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) hopes to convince Valerie, aka Angelique (Lara Parker), to help save Quentin from the headsman's axe, but she refuses. In Parallel Time, the "other" Daphne and Catherine (also Lara Parker) discuss the cursed room at Collinwood. This episode initially aired on January 22, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Released from the cursed room, the dazed Morgan (Keith Prentice) insists that he is not Morgan. Julia (Grayson Hall) hides the truth when Melanie (Nancy Barrett) begins inquiring after the fate of her birth parents. And Carrie (Kathleen Cody) has another horrible vision of the ghostly James Forsythe. This episode originally aired on March 3, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Contrary to all appearances, Morgan (Keith Prentice) has not gone insane; rather, he has been possessed by the restless sprit of James Forsythe. Confronted by Julia (Grayson Hall), Forsythe's ghost insists that he was not responsible for the curse on the Collins family. And Daphne (Kate Jackson) becomes enraged when Bramwell (Jonathan Frid) intends to visit the impregnated Catherine (Lara Parker). This episode first aired on March 4, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Catherine (Lara Parker) is chosen in the lottery to spend a night in the cursed room. Rather than expose Catherine to danger, Morgan (Keith Prentice) gallantly takes her place -- locking himself in so that none of the other family members can interfere with his daring decision. This episode initially aired on March 1, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
While taking Catherine's (Lara Parker) place in the cursed room, Morgan (Keith Prentice) stumbles upon another room -- and a whole new set of perils. Meanwhile on the "outside," Melanie (Nancy Barrett) pours out the story of her miserable life to a sympathetic Kendrick (John Karlen). This episode was initially telecast on March 2, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Despite the protestations of ex-sweetheart Catherine (Lara Parker), Bramwell (Jonathan Frid) marries Daphne (Kate Jackson), whom he does not love. Kendrick (John Karlen) suspects that his sister was killed by the unhinged Gabriel (Christopher Pennock). Carrie (Kathleen Cody) finds -- and loses -- a letter from James Forsythe, the man who allegedly placed the curse on the Collinses back in 1680. And Catherine suffers an ominous dizzy spell. This episode originally aired on February 25, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Catherine (Lara Parker) tells Bramwell (Jonathan Frid) that she is pregnant with his child. Rather than destroy the happiness of Bramwell's young bride, Daphne, Catherine swears him to secrecy, then prepares to announce that Morgan (Keith Prentice) is the father. And as the second lottery approaches, Quentin (David Selby) and Morgan unearth more information on the curse-imposing James Forsythe. This episode first aired on February 26, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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