Season 5: Episode 234 - INTERVIEWS: The Mark B Perry Interview

The Mark B Perry Interview
 
Mark B Perry is the writer and producer of the new Dark Shadows Reincarnation series currently in preproduction.
 
Mark B. Perry grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, where his childhood love of Carl Reiner's The Dick Van Dyke Show inspired him to pursue a writing career-after all, doing what Rob, Buddy, and Sally did all day sure looked like a great way to make a living. Because the University of Georgia lacked a prestigious film school at the time, Mark cobbled his own degree together from film and TV classes in the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism, supplemented by studies in play-writing, acting, directing, and cinema in the theater department. Before graduating with a bachelor's in broadcast journalism, Mark won the Claude P. Callison Award (or "Claudie" as it was known back in the day) for excellence in filmmaking by a student. After a brief sojourn writing and producing industrials for the local newspapers and a variety of companies including Southern Bell, General Motors, and Oral-B, Mark moved to Los Angeles in 1986 where he worked as an office temp by day while churning out sample feature screenplays and television scripts by night. Two years later, a chance viewing of a new series called The Wonder Years changed his trajectory forever. Mark's spec script for that top-ten show led to a freelance episode and a staff writer gig where the highlight of his first day in the room was the announcement that his spec script, "Summer Song," was to be purchased and produced as the premiere of the 1989-90 season. After racking up eighteen writing credits on The Wonder Years, a Humanitas nomination for his Thanksgiving episode, "The Ties That Bind," and his first producer title, Mark went on to write, produce, and sometimes serve as show-runner on such diverse series as Northern Exposure, Picket Fences, Moon Over Miami, Law & Order (which still sometimes gets him excused from jury duty), Party of Five, Push (to this day a sensitive subject), Time of Your Life, Pasadena, First Years, That Was Then, One Tree Hill, Windfall, and What About Brian. After helping to successfully launch the second season of ABC's Brothers & Sisters in 2007, Mark was a co-executive producer on CBS's Ghost Whisperer, then an executive producer on the first two (and arguably best) seasons of ABC's Revenge, followed by a stint as executive producer on NBC's Heartbeat. In 2018-19, Mark wrote the first season finale of Netflix's Dolly Parton's Heartstrings, "Two Doors Down," an LGBTQ-themed episode starring Academy Award-winners Melissa Leo and Ray McKinnon and directed by Wendy Stanzler.As a writer-producer on the first season on David E. Kelley's Picket Fences, Mark shared an Emmy Award for Outstanding Dramatic Series.For his "Falsies" episode of Party of Five, Mark was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Achievement in Dramatic Writing.And for his writing and producing services on that same series, Mark shared a Golden Globe Award for Best Drama.
 
Opening Credits – Dark Shadows Theme – by Robert Cobert
 
Music Cues by Robert Cobert from Dark Shadows Catalogue
 
Closing Credits – Sorry For Writing All the Songs About You – by Clara Mae.  Taken from the EP Sorry For Writing All The Songs About You.  Copyright 2018 Big Beat Records
 
All Rights Reserved.
 
All Songs Available on Amazon

Season 5: Episode 230 - THE INTERVIEW: EG Daily aka Elizabeth Daily Interview

Elizabeth Daily is an American actress and singer from Los Angeles, California known for her roles as Buttercup from The Powerpuff Girls, Tommy Pickles from Rugrats, Babe from Babe: Pig in the City, Bamm Bamm from Fruity Pebbles commercials, Young Mumble from Happy Feet, Dottie from Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Rudy from ChalkZone and Candy from The Devil's Rejects.
You can follow her via her website:  https://egdaily.com/
Activism links can be found via her website:  https://egdaily.com/home/activism/
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QVL6A4hJlJVP44ZnvCguk
All songs are recorded by EG Daily or Elizabeth Daily.  All songs are copyrighted and owned by permission of the Songwriters and record companies and are used by kind permission.
All songs are available through iTunes, Spotify and Amazon.  
All rights reserved.

Season 5: Episode 222 - THE INTERVIEW: The Don Briscoe Tribute

Cecil Donald Briscoe (March 20, 1940 – October 31, 2004) was an American stage and soap opera actor known for starring in the TV series Dark Shadows.
 
We are joined by Roger Davis, Mrs Shawn Randall (close friend of Don Briscoe), Bonnie Jenkins (Don Briscoe’s Sister) and his great niece.
 
 
Opening Credits – Dark Shadows Theme – by Robert Cobert
 
Music Cues by Robert Cobert from Dark Shadows Catalogue
 
Closing Credits:  If These Walls Could Speak by Amy Grant.  Taken from the album Lead Me On.  Copyright 1988 A&M Records.
 
All songs used by kind permission.
 
All songs available on Amazon.
 

Season 5: Episode 221 - THE INTERVIEW: The Sam Irvin Interview

Sam Irvin is an American film and television director, producer, screenwriter,[2] actor, author and film teacher.
 
Irvin's directing credits include Guilty as Charged, Oblivion, Elvira's Haunted Hills, and all the episodes of two television series: Dante's Cove and From Here on OUT. His other credits include co-executive producer of Bill Condon's Academy Award-winner Gods and Monsters; associate producer of Brian De Palma's Home Movies; and historical consultant on the Tony Award-winner Liza's at the Palace. Irvin authored the acclaimed biography Kay Thompson: From Funny Face to Eloise (Simon & Schuster), the children's book parody Sam's Toilet Paper Caper! (Knuckle Samwitch Books), and the novel ORBGASM: An Erotic Pulp Sci-Fi Satyricon (Knuckle Samwitch Books). Irvin has won two Rondo Awards for Best Article of the Year ("The Epic Saga Behind Frankenstein: The True Story" published in Little Shoppe of Horrors magazine #38) and Best Interview of the Year ("Elvira Exposed!" published in Screem magazine #36). Between projects, Irvin taught graduate courses on directing at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.
 
Opening Credits:  Courtesy of Epidermal Sounds
 
Closing Credits:  Listen To The Man by George Ezra.  Taken from the album Wanted on a Voyage.  Copyright 2013 Columbia Records.
 
All songs used by kind permission.
 
All songs available on Amazon.

Season 5: Episode 216 - KINGS OF HORROR: The Stephen Langford Interview

The Stephen Langford Interview
 
We are joined by the writer, director and producer Stephen Langford whose current writing on the excellent Creepshow brought to you by Shudder discusses his career. 
Stephen Langford is an entertainment industry veteran, having written and produced for Warner Brothers Television, ABC and Sony Television. Along the way he has written for George Lucas and Steven Spielberg as well as writing producing and directing the movie Warm Blooded Killers. His film Lovewrecked was a hit on ABC Family in 2007 and is still playing in an expanded run in theaters overseas.Stephen has written or produced over one hundred and fifty hours of prime-time television. Among his credits are Family Matters, Malcolm and Eddie, and Saved By The Bell. His latest produced film is "The Nanny Express" which is running on the Hallmark Channel.Langford grew up in the Boston area and later attended Emerson College where he received a Bachelor of Science in Film. After college, he began working in the motion picture field working for such film directors as Sidney Lumet and Joel Schumacher.Stephen's Producer credits include Warm Blooded Killers, Silent Lies,Dream Factory Entertainment benefits greatly from having such talent on its executive team. Mr. Langford is passionate about his contribution to Dream Factory and holding up standards of excellence for every product that carries his name and the Dream Factory brand.
 
Closing Theme:  That’s How You Write A Song by Alexander Rybak, Single Release – Eurovision – Copyright 2018 Alexander Rybak

Season 5: Episode 213 - DARK SHADOWS: Interview with Stacey Poulos, Niece of Alex Stevens (The Dark Shadows Werewolf)

DARK SHADOWS:  Interview with Stacy Poulos, Niece of Alex Stevens, The Werewolf of Dark Shadows
 
Alex Stevens (1936-2015) was a stuntman from New York City. Born in Connecticut, he and his twin brother lived in several homes before settling in New York. He served as a stunt coordinator on the original Dark Shadows. Alex also appeared on-screen in the role of the werewolf, although he was never credited for this. As the werewolf, Alex doubled for the characters of both Chris Jennings and Quentin Collins.
 
Alex Stevens also performed stunts on the 1970 MGM feature film, House of Dark Shadows and its followup, Night of Dark Shadows. In 1970, Alex was the mystery guest on a memorable episode of "What's My Line?" where he appeared in full werewolf makeup. He signed in as the Wolfman. After the panel members were allowed to remove their blindfolds, Stevens removed his werewolf makeup for the audience.
 
We are joined by Stacy Poulos, the niece of Alex Stevens who shares her memories of her uncle.
 
Opening Credits – Dark Shadows Theme – by Robert Cobert
 
Music Cues by Robert Cobert from Dark Shadows Catalogue
 
Closing Credits – Awooo by LVCRFT – taken from the album This is Halloween Volume 1.  Copyright 2019 LVCRFT MUSIC
 
All Rights Reserved.
 
All Songs Available on Amazon
 

Season 5: Episode 208 - DARK SHADOWS: The David Selby Interview

David Selby joined us to talk about his career as a stage, film and television actor and his poetry and writing career.  He joins Vickie Rae and Jesse Fultz to discuss his roles as Quentin Collins, Abraham Lincoln, roles in Flamingo Road, Falcon Crest and Castle Rock.  Listen to an icon as he discusses his life and what is to come.  

Season 5: Episode 205 - GETTING TO KNOW YOU: The Full Interviews

Season 5 is here and we have some great stuff coming your way as we celebrate our fifth year.  We thought we would start off our new season with a Getting To Know you with interviews of all our co-hosts who share their thoughts, films and books and what they love about doing our show.  The interviews are all available separately or you can hear them all in one go.  Welcome to Season 5 as we enter our new frontier.  

Season 4: Episode 204: GETTING TO KNOW YOU: The Dayvid Grant Interview

We are joined by Dayvid Jo Grant​, our new co-host for our Season 5 - King's of Horror Book to Screen episodes.  We welcome him to the Literary License Podcast family and we can't wait to see what he adds to these episodes.  He is a true gem and we are so lucky to have him.  

Season 4: Episode 203 - GETTING TO KNOW YOU: The Jon Wilson Interview

We are joined by Jon Wilson, writer and scriptwriter.  Jon has been with us from day one and as we enter our fifth year, he has experienced alot of our teething pains.  He is a total asset and although due to work commitments he is only able to join us for one episode per month, we are so glad he continues to be a strong member of the Literary License Podcast.  

Season 4: Episode 202 - GETTING TO KNOW YOU: The Jesse Fultz Interview

We interview Jesse Fultz, artist, writer and graphic artist as he talks about his love of film and book and his life experiences.  Jesse is part of our Bewitched and Dark Shadows episodes which he handles with so much relish and passion that it really lifts our episodes.  Jesse celebrates his one year anniversary with our show and we are honoured to have him for many years onwards.  

Season 4: Episode 201 - DARK SHADOWS: Episodes 615 - 636

November 1968
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Episodes 615 - 635
 
Barnabas is reburied.  Roger catches Eve and Jeff in an intimate moment.  Vickie and Jeff plan on getting married.  Vickie Winters gets re-casted.  Adam makes a last stand.
We are joined by Jonathan Vincent, Thayer David’s nephew.
 
Opening Credits; Introduction (Interview with Jonathan Vincent, nephew of Thayer David) (1.06); Out of the Shadows (34.32); Part One (53.54); Part Two (1:16.25); Part Three (1:33.53); Part Four (1:45.54); Part Five (1:56.17); Part Six (2:12.58); Character Breaks (2:12.58); Tune In Next Time (2:21.39); Closing Credits (2:23.46)
 
Opening Credits - Dark Shadows Main Theme by Robert Cobert from the Dark Shadows Catalogue.  Used by kind permission of Universal Music.
 
Music Cues by Robert Cobert from Dark Shadows Catalogue
 
Gratitude by Danny Elfman  taken from the album So-Lo –.  Used by kind permission 1984 MCA Records
 
Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast. 
 
All rights reserved.  Copyright reserved.
 
All Rights Reserved.

Season 4: Episode 200 - GETTING TO KNOW YOU: The Tom Diamon Interview

We welcome Tom Diamon our classic horror and Dark Shadows aficionado who is a great asset to our Literary License Podcast family.  His extensive knowledge and voice over acting skills have always given our episodes that extra punch.  Many of you do not know this but our opening credits are voiced by Tom Diamon, the man behind a 1,000 voices.  

Season 4: Episode 199 -GETTING TO KNOW YOU: The Craig Johnson Interview

We are joined by our newest member of the Literary License Podcast family, Mr Craig Johnson, esteem photographer and artist. He loves film and books and we are excited to have him on board as he becomes a fixture of our Kings of Horror series and he will be jumping across to other episodes especially our The 80's Horror series.  He is passionate about his art and films and we can't wait to have him on board. 

Season 4: Episode 198 - GETTING TO KNOW YOU: The Joe Randazzo Interview

We are joined by Joe Randazzo, scriptwriter and film aficionado as we explore what makes Joe his very unique personality.  We celebrate him being part of the Literary License Podcast family and we speak films and books and the joy of Podcasting.  

Season 4: Episode 197 - GETTING TO KNOW YOU: The Keith Chawgo Interview

We interview our own Keith Chawgo, Co-Host, writer and producer of the Literary License Podcast and a big member of our family.  He discusses his interests in books, films and learn some exciting stuff which makes him an important asset to our show. 

Season 4: Episode 196: GETTING TO KNOW YOU: The Vickie Rae Interview

We interview our own Vickie Rae, Co-Host of the Literary License Podcast family.   She is also the producer and appears in almost every episode.   We discuss her interests, books, films and learn exciting stuff which makes her an important part of our show. 

Season 4: Episode 195 - GETTING TO KNOW YOU: Leandro Ghezzi Interview

We interview our own Leandro Ghezzi, Co-Host of our Book to Screen episodes and part of our Literary License Podcast family.  We discuss his interests, books, films and learn exciting stuff which makes him an important part of our show. 

Season 4: Episode 192 - DARK SHADOWS - The Marie Wallace Interview

Born and raised in New York City, Marie Wallace found herself drawn to the footlights at an early age. She appeared in her first professional production, off-Broadway, as a teenager. She also modeled, both on the runway and in print.In 1959, Marie landed her first Broadway show: as one of the showgirls in the original production of "Gypsy", starring Ethel Merman. Her list of Broadway credits grew to include The Beauty Part (1962-63); Nobody Loves an Albatross (1963-64), with Robert Preston; The Right Honourable Gentleman (1965-66) with Coral Browne and Frances Sternhagen; Sweet Charity (1966-67) starring Gwen Verdon and Ruth Buzzi, and directed by Bob Fosse; Mert and Phil with Beverlee McKinsey and Estelle Parsons, and directed by Joseph Papp; and The Women (1973) with Myrna Loy and Kim Hunter. She also toured the U.S. with Jackie Gleason in a production of Sly Fox.On TV, Marie guest-starred on Car 54 Where Are You?, The Phil Silvers Show, The Perry Como Show, and Victor Borge's 20th Anniversary Show, among others.She played three roles on the Gothic soap opera Dark Shadows, beginning in 1968: evil Eve, demented Jenny Collins, and antique shop-owner Megan Todd.Megan became a vampire, and the day the character met her demise, Marie got a call from her agent with another job. "I said, 'I've just been staked,' I'd better take it!," she recalled years later. Marie then moved to NBC and originated the character India Delaney on the 1970 Another World spin-off Somerset. She remained on the show until 1972. In 1978, she played Johnsie Lafite on The Guiding Light.In the early 1980s, Marie went to Los Angeles on a television assignment and stayed for two years, making guest appearances on several shows, including Fame and Fantasy Island. While there, she also appeared in commercials.The actress returned to New York and established a career as a professional photographer, shooting assignments for many clients in New York. She also continues to act on stage and television.In the winter of 1993, Marie worked with Dark Shadows star Jonathan Frid as he made his directing debut on a stage production of The Lion in Winter, at the Georgia College Theatre in Milledgeville, Georgia. Heading up a cast of students, Marie played Eleanor of Aquitaine.In 1999, she had a brief role as Molly O'Day on One Life To Live. She's been a fan favorite at the annual Dark Shadows Festivals, often performing dramatic one-woman shows and readings.She is currently working on a book about her stage career, In Shadows and On Stage, with publication planned for late 2004. Read a preview at Marie's official site, part of Dark Shadows Online.

Season 4: Episode 191: The Ellen Foley Interview

Ellen Foley, actress, songstress, rock and roll icon, Broadway actress, singer and songwriter joins us to discuss her career and her new album which is out now.  She has lent her vocals to The Clash and Meatloaf’s Paradise By The Dashboard Light and released phenomenal solo albums that are excellent.  She stops by to discuss her career and her new album.  Excellent album and to find out more, click on the link below to receive your own copy.  You will not be disappointed. 
 
https://ellenfoley.com/