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David Selby @davidselby.com · 25/09/2026

(1/2) Today is being celebrated as Dolly Parton Day (9-2-5) throughout her home state of Tennessee. We would like to acknowledge this fellow child of Appalachia for the important work she has done to uplift her own community and communities throughout the world. ^BR #DollyDay #GiveLikeDolly

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 04/09/2026

The Air Dates page of David's official website has been updated. Find out where you can see David on linear TV by visiting davidselby.com/airdates.htm ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 03/09/2026

David has posted some comments on the passing of Gloria Steinem on his blog: www.davidselby.com/blog/2026/09... ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 13/08/2026

Director Ansel Faraj's THEATRE FANTASTIQUE anthology series arrives on Blu-ray on August 18. It features SCREENING AFTER MIDNIGHT, the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award-winning short film starring David Selby. Currently available for pre-order from Movie Zyng: moviezyng.com/products/the... ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 11/08/2026

(2/2) To mark the 60th anniversary of the original television series, Big Finish has released DARK SHADOWS: RETURN TO COLLINWOOD / VENGEANCE AT COLLINWOOD. Visit www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/d... for complete information including an audio trailer. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 11/08/2026

(1/2) Did you know that David Selby's son Jamison wrote two audio drama sequels to #DarkShadows that were performed at DS Festivals? RETURN TO COLLINWOOD received a studio recording and was previously released on CD, but VENGEANCE AT COLLINWOOD has not been available until now. . . ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 07/08/2026

(2/2) The image featured is actually a production photo of David Selby as James Tyrone in LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, presented at Hartford Stage in 1999. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 07/08/2026

(1/2) From our archives, a promotional postcard for Conor McPherson's ST. NICHOLAS at Hartford Stage in the summer of 2000. The one-man play is about a theatre critic who falls in with a group of vampires. It was directed by Michael Wilson. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 04/08/2026

(2/2) Prior to its premiere on August 4, 1971, director Dan Curtis was forced to cut over a half hour of footage from his finished film. Fans remain hopeful that a restored director's cut will someday be released. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 04/08/2026

(1/2) Today marks the 55th anniversary of the release of NIGHT OF DARK SHADOWS. The second film based on the gothic soap opera began production shortly after the series ended and featured David Selby, Lara Parker, and Kate Jackson. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 04/08/2026

Thank you to everyone at the #DarkShadows 60th Anniversary event this past weekend who stopped by to contribute well wishes to the jumbo-sized card. (We ran out of space & had to insert additional sheets. So many greetings, so many awesome fans.) We hope you enjoyed the weekend's events. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 26/07/2026

(2/2) He would like to thank the fans for their unwavering support and understanding. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 26/07/2026

(1/2) Unfortunately, due to pressing family commitments, David will be unable to attend the Dark Shadows event at the LAX Westin on July 31 through August 2. He sends his love and hopes those attending have a wonderful time celebrating the show that has meant so much to all of us for 60 years. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 24/07/2026

We're celebrating National Cousins Day with a photo of David Selby as Quentin Collins from Dark Shadows and a man who claimed he was a cousin, Barnabas Cousins, err, Collins (Jonathan Frid). 😆 ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 20/07/2026

(2/2) When the play transferred to Broadway, minus David, who opted to appear in the film UP THE SANDBOX with Barbra Streisand, STICKS AND BONES won a Tony Award for Best Play and Wilson won for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 20/07/2026

(1/2) In 1971, David appeared as Vietnam War veteran David in STICKS AND BONES at the Public Theater. Elizabeth Wilson portrayed his mother, Harriet. Eagle-eyed #DarkShadows fans may recognize her as Mrs. Hopewell, director of the Hammond Foundling Home, from the first episode of the series. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 15/07/2026

Today's Turner Classic Movies daytime theme is "In the Shadows." Catch Kate Jackson and David Selby in NIGHT OF DARK SHADOWS at 4 PM ET. (HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS starring Jonathan Frid will precede it at 2 PM ET.) ^BR #DarkShadows @tcmtv.bsky.social

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 14/07/2026

The cat's out of the bag. David has been an animal lover his entire life and has enjoyed being a pet owner of countless cats and dogs. ^BR 🐈🐾🐕

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 28/06/2026

David sends his deepest regrets and looks forward to seeing everyone at the #DarkShadows 60th Anniversary Celebration on July 31-August 2 at the Los Angeles Airport Westin Hotel: www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 28/06/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, David will not be able to attend the #DarkShadows UCLA Film & Television Archive event this evening at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. Kathryn Leigh Scott will be participating in his absence. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 27/06/2026

Sixty years ago today, on June 26, 1966, DARK SHADOWS premiered on ABC. (David Selby made his first appearance as Quentin Collins on December 16, 1968.) You can watch the first episode of the series for free on Tubi. tubitv.com/tv-shows/504... ^BR

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Dark Shadows: The Beginning S01:E01 - Episode 1

Victoria Winters travels to Collinsport and arrives at Collinwood to serve as governess.

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 24/06/2026

David Selby having makeup applied for #DarkShadows in 1970. David will be at the Hammer Museum to mark the 60th anniversary of the series premiere at a screening presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive on Sat., June 27, at 7:30 PM. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 18/06/2026

Q&A with David and Jim Pierson of Dan Curtis Productions ends evening. Free admission. All attendees advised to arrive early to secure tickets. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 18/06/2026

Doors open 6:30 with DARK SHADOWS NOIR book signing in lobby. Dinner & drinks available at courtyard Lulu restaurant connected to theater. Screening at 7:30 of restored #DarkShadows episodes in high definition for first time ever along with rare surprises.

Black and white photograph of actor David Selby as Quentin Collins on Dark Shadows. Superimposed text: 60th Anniversary Screening: ABC-TV's Dark Shadows. Sat., Jun. 27, 7:30 P.M. Free admission! Q&A with actor David Selby, historian Jim Pierson. Introduction by actor Kathryn Leigh Scott (via video). Presented by UCLA Film & Television Archive. Billy Wilder Theater, Hammer Museum. cinema.ucla.edu

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 14/06/2026

Today, we celebrate Flag Day. (Late 20th century fashion choices? Not so much.) ^BR #FlagDay

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 10/06/2026

With a little bit of Zorro. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 10/06/2026

David Selby in THE NIGHT RIDER (1979), an ABC television movie with Kim Cattrall, Percy Rodrigues, and Pernell Roberts. Written by Stephen J. Cannell. David plays a New Orleans gentleman by day and a masked crimefighter by night. Intended as a series pilot, it was not picked up. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 06/06/2026

The limited edition (500) blue & white vinyl version of the 60th anniversary expanded 2-LP #DarkShadows soundtrack may be pre-ordered here: www.specialeditionmusic.com/products/dar... Once it sells out, Notefornote will be selling black vinyl only via their website and elsewhere. ^BR

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Dark Shadows: 60th Anniversary Edition by Robert Cobert (Limited Editi

PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING: PREORDERS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED. ANTICIPATED RECEIPT OF THE VINYL LP INVENTORY IS MID TO LATE JULY. WE WILL SHIP IMMEDIATELY AFTER WE RECEIVE THEM FROM THE PLANT. LIMI...

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 06/06/2026

The first writer asks where s/he can get a photograph of David and is given the ABC address in NYC. The response to the second writer references David's time at Southern Illinois University. The pensive headshot is one we have never posted before. ^BR #DarkShadows

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 06/06/2026

Before the internet, if you wanted to know anything about an actor, you could write in to Q&A columns in the entertainment sections of newspapers. Here's a sample from an Illinois newspaper in 1969. ^BR #DarkShadows

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 04/06/2026

Both Roy Thinnes and David Selby are scheduled to appear at the 60th anniversary #DarkShadows celebration at the Westin LAX on July 31 through August 2. Tickets available through Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/dark-shado... ^BR #FalconCrest

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DARK SHADOWS 60th ANNIVERSARY

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the debut of the television series "Dark Shadows" on ABC-TV on June 27, 1966

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 04/06/2026

The Tuscany Valley Branch of the Collins Family: In 1982, Roy Thinnes (future Roger Collins on the 1991 #DarkShadows series) and David Selby (former Quentin Collins on the original DS series) shared screentime on #FalconCrest as Nick Hogan and Richard Channing. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 03/06/2026

Cover art for upcoming 60th anniversary 2-LP blue vinyl release of the #DarkShadows soundtrack featuring "Quentin's Theme" from NoteforNote Music. This item will be sold at the upcoming DS 60th Anniversary gathering in LA. We'll post ordering info when it becomes available. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 02/06/2026

Here's a previously unpublished photograph of David Selby taken at the Dark Shadows studio in 1969 for Tiger Beat magazine. To go along with it, we've posted a new message from David on his blog: www.davidselby.com/blog/2026/06... ^BR #DarkShadows #TigerBeat

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 01/06/2026

Happy Monday! Just a quick note to let everyone know to be on the lookout for a new blog post from David Selby tomorrow morning. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 30/05/2026

Four weeks from today, David Selby will be marking the 60th anniversary of #DarkShadows at a special screening presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. How will you be celebrating the 60th anniversary of the classic gothic daytime soap? ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 28/05/2026

Remembering the late John Karlen on his birthday. This photo of John with David Selby was taken at a 2006 Dark Shadows audio drama recording session. ^BR #DarkShadows

Photograph of actors John Karlen and David Selby

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 21/05/2026

Since it's graduation season, we thought we would mark #ThrowbackThursday with this image from 2004 when David delivered the West Virginia University commencement address. David's alma mater also presented him with an honorary doctorate. Speech is here: www.davidselby.com/blog/2004/05... #tbt ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 19/05/2026

Pennock, Selby, and Storm appeared together in NIGHT OF DARK SHADOWS (1971), the second feature film based on the gothic soap opera #DarkShadows . The first film, HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS, starring Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins, was also filmed on the Lyndhurst Estate. ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 19/05/2026

The late Chris Pennock along with David Selby & Jim Storm at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, NY. David & Jim are among the scheduled guests for the upcoming #DarkShadows 60th Anniversary event this summer in LA. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/dark-shado... ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 18/05/2026

We've updated the Air Dates page of David's official website. David's appearances on COLD CASE, RIZZOLI & ISLES, and THE WALTONS will be airing in the coming days. www.davidselby.com/airdates.htm ^BR

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 13/05/2026

Watch the Rondo Award winning SCREENING AFTER MIDNIGHT for free on YouTube: youtu.be/ERHirJDajnc?... ^BR

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SCREENING AFTER MIDNIGHT (2025) - Short Film

YouTube video by Hollinsworth Productions

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 13/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that Ansel Faraj's SCREENING AFTER MIDNIGHT won the 2026 Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award for Best Short Film. Thank you for voting for the film. ^BR #rondoawards

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David Selby @davidselby.com · 30/04/2026

David does not interact directly with fans online. He will not slide into your DMs. David's direct messages to fans are posted on his blog. Additional information: davidselby.com/social_media... ^BR

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Social Media | The Official David Selby Website

Official David Selby social media accounts

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