DARK SHADOWS CELEBRATES 60 YEARS!
July 9, 2026
Guests Kathryn Leigh Scott & Henry C. Parke
Did you rush home from school every afternoon, or arrange your afternoon coffee break, so you never missed an episode of DARK SHADOWS?
Welcome to the 60th Anniversary of Dark Shadows with our guests actress Kathryn Leigh Scott and Dark Shadows fan Henry C. Parke! Just in time for this important anniversary is the release of a new book compiled by John Logan and Kathryn Leigh Scott, DARK SHADOWS LEGACY, a photographic odyssey through the entire Dark Shadows universe, a coffee table book that presents the full Dark Shadows experience, with guest essays and rare photographs from the original 1966 series, the feature films, the 1991 revival series, behind-the-scenes pictures and more!
Join us for an engaging conversation with Kathryn about her early days growing up in Minnesota, her move to New York City, her years on Dark Shadows and beyond!
Music Playlist:
1. Theme From Dark Shadows
2. Josette’s Music Box Theme
JUST RELEASED!
For guest Kathryn Leigh Scott, acting and writing have always been twin pursuits. Like twins, they entered her life moments apart in story-telling and play-acting. Now in her eighth decade, she has just released a collection of short pieces written over the years, REFLECTIONS: A LIFE IN WRITING.
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Meet Kathryn Leigh Scott:
Writing and acting have always been Kathryn’s twin careers. Kathryn grew up on a farm in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Upon graduation from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Kathryn landed a lead role in the classic Gothic daytime drama, DARK SHADOWS (ABC, 1966-1971), and starred in 1970 MGM feature, House of Dark Shadows.
Kathryn played four roles in the series: Maggie Evans, Josette Du Pres, Lady Kitty Hampshire, and Rachael Drummond.
Website – https://www.kathrynleighscott.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kathrynleighscottauthor
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kathrynleighscott/YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@kathrynleighscott9002
Meet Henry C. Parke:
Website – https://henryswesternroundup.blogspot.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063446150739
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/henry.parke.5
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Hosts – Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell
Opening and Closing Music – Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band
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Aired July 9, 2026
