Dark Shadows: 276

"Collinwood is a legend for those who know it. The Great House represents a heritage of fabulous wealth. There have been many men driven by avarice who have wished to plunder its walls. Such a man has attempted to seize a large part of the Collins' fortune. But through his own avarice, has failed. Now, in another house on the great estate, he is engaged in a last desperate plot to satisfy his greed. And in doing so, he is courting his own destruction."

Episode 276 is the untitled 276th episode of the daytime Gothic soap opera Dark Shadows. The episode was directed by Lela Swift with a script written by Ron Sproat. It first aired on ABC on Monday, July 17th, 1967.

Notes & Trivia

 * Dark Shadows was created by Dan Curtis. Story written and developed by Art Wallace. Copyright Dan Curtis Productions, Inc., 1966.


 * Opening narration: Kathryn Leigh Scott.


 * Opening still: Collinwood exterior, night. Close-up alternate shot from standard. Transitions to exterior of the Old House, night.


 * Closing still: Collins family mausoleum; Interior with three coffins.


 * This episode was recorded on Thursday, June 29th, 1967.
 * Willie Loomis is the first character seen in this episode.


 * Final appearance of Jason McGuire; dies in this episode.