Dark Shadows: 209

"My name is Victoria Winters. Strangers have come to Collinwood, strangers who threaten to uncover secrets that could destroy the Collins family. But unknown to one of them, he has stumbled onto the darkest and strangest secret of all."

Episode 209 is an untitled episode of the daytime Gothic soap opera series Dark Shadows. It was directed by Lela Swift and written by Ron Sproat. It first aired on ABC on Friday, April 14th, 1967. In this episode, Willie Loomis takes an interest in learning about the Collins family history. Mrs. Johnson makes mention of the The Legend of Naomi Collins, including reference to the fact that all of the old Collins ancestors were buried with their valuables. Willie continues to focus his attention on the mysterious heartbeat coming from the portrait in the foyer. He decides to go to Eagle Hill Cemetery and unearth whatever possible riches he might find there.

Notes & Trivia

 * This episode is included on disc four of Dark Shadows: The Beginning DVD Collection 6 and disc 24 of the Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series DVD collection.


 * Opening narration: Alexandra Moltke.


 * This is the fifth appearance of Daniel Keyes as the Eagle Hill Cemetery caretaker.