Mitchell Ryan Movies
Square-jawed American actor Mitchell Ryan was born in Cincinnati and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. During a 1951 Navy hitch, Ryan was assigned to a special services entertainment unit; he liked the experience so much that he decided to pursue acting as a civilian. He went to New York, accepting bit roles in over two dozen plays; he then moved on to leading roles at the Barter Theatre in Abington, Virginia. More New York work (under the direction of Joseph Papp) followed, and finally Ryan attained a small recurring role on the TV serial Dark Shadows (1966-70). A stage appearance with Irene Papas in Euripedes attracted critical attention and better jobs, including a supporting part in Monte Walsh (1970), Ryan's first film. Jack Webb utilized Ryan quite often in the '70s in his series O'Hara United States Treasury, then hired the actor as one of the four leads of the 1973 series Chase. In 1976 producers top-billed Ryan on the TV series Executive Suite. While the series didn't last, Mitchell Ryan subsequently received solid roles on such TV series as The Chisholms (1980) and High Performance (1983) and in such made-for-TV films as Flesh & Blood (1979) and Margaret Bourke-White (1989). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide- 1966
Roger's suspicions about the cause of his "accident" would seem to be confirmed. Meanwhile, Victoria has disturbing run-ins with both of the suspects in the case: Roger's longtime enemy, Burke, and his own son, David. This episode first aired on July 20, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Roger and Victoria confront Burke with evidence of his complicity in Roger's so-called accident. Maggie is distressed by the apparent fact that her father, Sam, is in some way linked to the seething hatred between Roger and Burke. This episode first aired on July 22, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Victoria has a run-in with Carolyn's hotheaded boyfriend, Joe, who remains jealous of Burke. And why is David snooping around in Victoria's room during her absence? This episode was originally telecast on July 14, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Burke has a showdown with Roger -- and the bone of contention is Burke's recent prison sentence. Victoria tries to pump handyman Matthew for information concerning Elizabeth's curious business transactions. Later on, Elizabeth warns Victoria that Matthew is not as harmless as he seems. This episode first aired on July 13, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
What caused the auto accident which nearly killed Roger? And who is responsible: Roger's sworn enemy, Burke, or his own son, David? Meanwhile, Carolyn has another clandestine meeting with Burke. This episode first aired on July 18, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Despite everyone's warnings, Carolyn finds herself attracted to the sinister Burke Devlin. Still, she wants to find out Burke's reasons for seeking revenge against the Collins family. As for Carolyn's mother, Elizabeth, she begins legal maneuvers to institutionalize her disturbed nephew, David. This episode first aired on July 8, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Escorting Carolyn back to Collinwood, Burke confronts Carolyn's mother, Elizabeth, with an ultimatum. If his demands are not meant, Burke threatens to reveal a secret that will destroy everyone in the Collins family. This episode first aired on July 11, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Has Burke Devlin returned to Collinswood for revenge? This answer is not immediately forthcoming, nor are the answers to the questions posed by Victoria, who hopes that her old foundling home will provide a key to her clouded past. Episode seven of Dark Shadows originally aired on July 5, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Burke (Mitchell Ryan) wants Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) to find out the truth concerning his arrest ten years earlier on a manslaughter charge. He hopes that by getting to the facts, he will be able to prove that Roger killed Malloy. And housekeeper Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn) becomes a key player in the drama. This episode first aired on September 27, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
When all else fails, Roger (Louis Edmonds) tries to bribe Sam (David Ford) into leaving town. Barely escaping Matthew's wrath, Burke (Mitchell Ryan) arranges a meeting with Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) at Collinwood. Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) agonizingly awaits Roger's return. This episode first aired on September 23, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Burke (Mitchell Ryan) is now convinced that Roger (Louis Edmonds) is guilty of Malloy's murder. His accusations hinge on the memory of Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) -- but suddenly she proves unreliable. Visibly shaken, Burke warns that Collinwood hasn't heard the last from him. This episode originally aired on September 26, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Matthew (Thayer David) orders Burke (Mitchell Ryan) to get out of Collinsport -- or else. A fight ensues, with Burke getting the worst of it. Will the Sheriff (Dana Elcar) arrive in time to prevent further mayhem? This episode was originally telecast on September 22, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) tells Burke (Mitchell Ryan) that Roger and Malloy quarrelled on the night of Malloy's death. Burke offers his version of the auto accident which sent him to prison ten years earlier. Sam (David Ford) tries to retrieve a letter which he'd written to his daughter, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott). This episode originally aired on September 19, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Sam (David Ford) insists he is innocent of Malloy's murder; Burke (Mitchell Ryan) believes him, claiming that he knows who is really guilty. Roger (Louis Edmonds) offers Victoria a job in Florida, but only to get rid of her. This episode originally aired on September 20, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Burke (Mitchell Ryan) tries to convince Sheriff Patterson (Dana Elcar) that either Sam (David Ford) or Roger (Louis Edmonds) is responsible for Malloy's death. Sam begins "opening up" about his involvement in the tragic events which sent Burke to prison several years earlier. This episode first aired on September 16, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Burke tells Sheriff Patterson that Malloy was probably murdered to prevent certain facts from being made public. Victoria prepares for a meeting with Maggie and Sam, while Maggie tries to pump the Sheriff for additional information concerning Malloy's death. This episode first aired on September 13, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Burke demands satisfaction for Roger's treachery, claiming that he, Burke, could have been cleared of manslaughter charges with evidence gathered by the missing Malloy. And Matthew offers further details of finding Malloy's corpse. This episode first aired on September 8, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
It turns out that the missing Malloy may have had evidence against Roger and Sam, but has disappeared. As Burke investigates Malloy's disappearance, a frustrated Maggie -- unable to determine the connection between Malloy and her father, Sam -- is moved to a rash and reckless act. This episode originally aired on September 1, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Roger, Sam, and Burke show up at the meeting arranged by Malloy, but Malloy himself is nowhere to be found. Elizabeth asks some pointed questions of Roger. The fountain pen given to Carolyn by Roger turns up missing. This episode first aired on August 30, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
At Malloy's insistence, Burke arranges a meeting with Roger and Sam to clear the air about Burke's manslaughter charge. Roger orders Victoria not to have dinner with Maggie. This episode first aired on August 29, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Malloy threatens to "tell all" about Roger's false testimony unless Roger agrees to arrange a meeting. Roger reacts strangely -- and violently -- when he sees the pen that Burke gave to Carolyn. This episode first aired on August 26, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Carolyn meets Burke during a trip to Bangor. He hands her an expensive fountain pen, for reasons that presently remain unclear. Sam stops short of revealing the truth about Roger to Elizabeth. This episode originally aired on August 23, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
While drunk, Sam makes a startling confession to Bill Malloy. If made public, this confession could radically reverse the situations of the "respectable" Roger Collins and ex-jailbird Burke. Meanwhile, Burke has another rendezvous with Carolyn, who is wearing a strange ring. This episode first aired on August 19, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Roger doesn't want Sam to paint Burke's portrait, but Sam is impervious to Roger's threats. Indicating he knows where the bodies are buried (in a manner of speaking), Bill Malloy attempts to dissuade Burke from wreaking further havoc on the Collins family. This episode originally aired on August 18, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Investigating the locked room whence she heard the mysterious sobbing, Victoria is confronted by Matthew (played by Thayer David, replacing George Mitchell). His guard down, he tells her about the Collinwood ghosts. Meanwhile, Elizabeth's highly suspicious behavior is capped by another phone call to Ned Calder. This episode first aired on August 17, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
