Julia (Grayson Hall) arrives in 1840, unaware that Barnabas, having been captured by zombies, is unable to follow her. Meeting Ben Stokes (Thayer David), ancestor of Prof. Stokes, Julia passes herself off as a friend of the 19th century Barnabas Collins. In the course of this episode, which first aired on September 25, 1970, the viewer is introduced to the master of 1840 Collinwood, the wheelchair-bound Gabriel Collins (Christopher Pennock), who bears a striking resemblance to 20th century astrologer Sebastian Shaw (not to mention several other previous Dark Shadows characters). It is also learned that Quentin Collins and his son, Tad, have apparently died at sea; that Quentin and Gabriel's father, Daniel, has apparently lost his mind; and that the mansion is the home of a newcomer to the serial: Samantha Collins (Virginia Vestoff), Quentin's widow.
by Hal Erickson
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