SALEM'S LOT THEN AND NOW

Welcome to the SALEM'S LOT THEN AND NOW website!

Dear Visitor,

It’s hard to believe that on Sunday, November 17, 2024, it will be the 45th Anniversary of Salem’s Lot's first broadcast. It aired on US television back in 1979 as a two-part mini-series on the CBS network between 9 and 11pm (ET), with the second part broadcast one week later in the same time slot*.

With the passing of so many years isn't it amazing that it still holds such a deep-seated place in the hearts and minds of countless people around the world?

If you've read this far let me take the liberty of assuming something about your visit here today. Like me, you’ve probably been wondering for years why there have been so few websites dedicated to the production, and, now that you’ve found one, you’re probably dancing a jig and punching the air with delight (or celebrating using whatever is your preferred method). Am I right? If so, then I’m dancing a jig, etc. right along with you, because, just like you, I’ve wanted this for so long. (If I’m wrong, then please excuse the slightly embarrassing jigging and punching thing, okay? Thanks.)

Having made such a bold statement this website has now got a lot to live up to. As said already, there are countless people who saw the mini-series when first broadcast who are now aged in their 50s and beyond. There are also a great many more who have seen the re-runs and truncated theatrical release. The common response when asked about the subject is always the same – despite scaring them to death, they still have a deep affection for it.

You and I are just two of those people.

So, let’s go re-visit the quiet little town of Salem’s Lot...

Ian S. Bolton

February 2024

Welshampton, UK

Please go directly to the page listings accessed from the drop-down menu above left. Hopefully… you’ll enjoy this website, and this website will enjoy you!

* Here in the UK it was first broadcast on BBC1 on Monday, September 7th, 1981 at 9.25pm (following the 9 o'clock news) with the second part at the same time on Wednesday, September 9th.

Two views of 'The Marsten House' - 36 years divides them.

Notes: The two volumes of production notes belonging to producer Richard Kobritz. Many thanks are due to him for allowing me to visit and spend time with them. They have proved invaluable in research for this website.

Help Needed

If you can, please drop me a line here to let me know what you think of this site - I'm open to any suggestions for improving it for the future!

You can also help me by contributing anything you feel relevant. This might include knowledge of locations used; your own memories; a favourite scene; images from filming; autographs of cast and crew; memorabilia, etc.

Everything is gratefully received, and I’ll use it wherever possible with full credit and/or copyright given (where known).

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