Gordon Russell (August 15, 1929-January 19, 1981) was a television soap-opera writer known for his works on Dark Shadows beginning in 1967, who would make an appearance on the final episode of Dark Shadows on April 2, 1971. He later took over head writing duties for Agnes Nixon after she left One Life To Live. He also co-wrote the House of Dark Shadows screenplay with Sam Hall. He died in New York City from cancer, he was only 51. August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... January 19 is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dark Shadows is a cult TV soap opera that aired weekdays on the ABC television network from June 27, 1966 to April 2, 1971. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... Dark Shadows is a cult TV soap opera that aired weekdays on the ABC television network from June 27, 1966 to April 2, 1971. ... April 2 is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 273 days remaining. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... Agnes Nixon Agnes Nixon (born Agnes Eckhardt on December 27, 1927) is a Daytime Emmy award-winning writer and producer. ... One Life to Live is a soap opera which has been broadcast on the American ABC television network since July 15, 1968. ... House of Dark Shadows is a 1970 feature-length horror film by Dan Curtis based on his Dark Shadows television series. ... Nickname: The Big Apple Official website: City of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area Total 468. ... When normal cells are damaged beyond repair, they are eliminated by apoptosis. ...