Sci Fi Channel ends Dark Shadows run

According to darkshadows.co.uk and jordannamorgan:

Sci-Fi Channel USA will not continue broadcasting "Dark Shadows" in 2004. Dan Curtis Productions comments: "Sci-Fi is pursuing different and newer programming opportunities and will not be reconsidering its decision... Sci-Fi no longer schedules older shows."

At least there's a glimmer of hope: Discussions are underway to hopefully find a new TV home for "Dark Shadows" reruns. Speaking to this site in August, Dan Curtis Productions representative Jim Pierson cited cable channel Soapnet as a possible alternative broadcaster for the show.

I have to wince reading this, especially the part about not scheduling older shows anymore. I hate their current lineup. They used to show all the obscure old shows that had brief runs. Now they're turning into the AMC of the sf set. But certainly if Soap Net can air "Ryan's Hope" and "Another World" reruns, they can include the crowd from Collinswood.

"Lot 666, then: a chandelier in pieces..."

Vampire Killing kit sold at Sotheby's auction for $12,000
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_834134.html

"The kit, a walnut box that also contained a crucifix, a pistol, a rosary and vessels for garlic powder and various serums, was bought by an anonymous phone bidder.

According to Sotheby's, some experts believe such kits were commonly available to travelers in Eastern Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries, while others think the kits were made in the early 20th century, possibly to cash in on interest in vampires sparked by the 1897 publication of Bram Stoker's "Dracula."

The vampire killing kit was part of Sotheby's sale of 19th century furniture and decorative works of art.