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== Disclosure ==
== Disclosure ==
I'm Scott Young, a co-creator and co-writer of "Secrets of Harridge House." I have drafted this article to provide a factual and neutral account of the series. Given my involvement, I'm fully disclosing my relationship with the series to adhere to Wikipedia's conflict of interest guidelines. Any feedback or additional editing from independent contributors is welcome.
I'm Scott Young, a co-creator and co-writer of "Secrets of Harridge House." I have drafted this article to provide a factual and neutral account of the series. Given my involvement, I'm fully disclosing my relationship with the series to adhere to Wikipedia's conflict of interest guidelines. Any feedback or additional editing from independent contributors is welcome. I haven't been paid to create this article, and will not benefit from it financially once it's published.


{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| image = [[File:Secrets of Harridge House generic title artwork.jpg|thumb|''SOHH'' title artwork]]
| image_upright = 1.2
| caption = ''Secrets of Harridge House'' title artwork
| genre = Gothic soap opera
| genre = Gothic soap opera
| creator = Scott Young<br>John Adams
| creator = Scott Young<br>John Adams
| writer = Scott Young<br>John Adams<br>Jean Graham<br>Dee Beardsley<br>Cody Lindenberger<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.ljworld.com/news/general-news/2021/jan/15/local-comic-acts-writes-in-supernatural-radio-drama-secrets-of-harridge-house/|title=Cody Lindenberger article, Lawrence Journal-World newspaper, Lawrence, KS}}</ref><br>Haley Hwang<br>Fred Hampton<br>Caleb Mertz-Vega<br>Fiona Mauchline
| director = Jeff Basa<br>Scott Young<br>Heidi Hampton<br>Cody Lindenberger<br>Kathryn Hampton
| voices = Cary Hampton<br>Asher Killian<br>Cece Dietlein<br>Heidi Hampton<br>Asher Honor Hwang<br>Rachel Anderson<br>Anita Kelley<br>Nicole Schader<br>Caleb Mertz-Vega<br>Geoff Moore
| composer = Linda & Mike Badinger
| composer = Linda & Mike Badinger
| country = United States
| country = United States
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'''Secrets of Harridge House'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/show/0a7RqYLzFXajGxWZhKKxWj?si=b588ef6695ba4b80|title=Secrets of Harridge House on Spotify|website=[[Spotify]] }}</ref> was an American Gothic full-cast audio soap opera that originally aired on KNVC 95.1 FM, Carson City’s community radio station,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://knvc.org|title=KNVC 95.1 FM homepage}}</ref> from October 30, 2020, to October 30, 2022. The show follows the Harridge family and the residents of Harridge, Nevada, focusing on their interactions and the supernatural events in the town. The series is available free of charge wherever podcasts are heard.
'''Secrets of Harridge House'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/show/0a7RqYLzFXajGxWZhKKxWj?si=b588ef6695ba4b80|title=Secrets of Harridge House on Spotify|website=[[Spotify]] }}</ref> was an American Gothic full-cast audio soap opera that originally aired on KNVC 95.1 FM, a Northern Nevada community radio station,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://knvc.org|title=KNVC 95.1 FM homepage}}</ref> from October 30, 2020, to October 30, 2022. The show follows the Harridge family and the residents of Harridge, Nevada, focusing on their interactions and the supernatural events in the town. The series is available wherever podcasts are heard.


== History ==
== History ==
Auditions for the series began on August 25, 2020, and continued for three sessions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carsonnow.org/story/08/23/2020/voice-talent-sought-carson-citys-proscenium-players-partner-knvc-produce-radio-dram|title=Audition announcement, Carson NOW newspaper, Carson City, NV}}</ref> By September 10, 2020, the main cast. The cast recorded remotely using Zencastr.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zencastr.com/|title=Zencastr homepage}}</ref> Recording for Episodes 1 and 2 started on September 18, 2020, and premiered on KNVC on October 30, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carsonnow.org/reader-content/10/26/2020/new-radio-drama-premieres-friday-knvc|title=Premiere announcement, Carson NOW newspaper, Carson City, NV}}</ref>
On April 27, 2020, Scott Young conducted a virtual table reading of a screenplay he was developing. Covid-19 lockdowns had been in effect for over a month, and he invited creative people to participate via Zoom.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zoom.us/|title=Zoom homepage}}</ref>{[Fails verification}} The table reading featured 48 people voicing the characters and lasted 4 hours. Among the participants was Joe Bly, the Program Manager at KNVC 95.1 FM, a community radio station in Carson City, Nevada.


The first season concluded with Episode 13 on February 5, 2021.
The next day, Young received emails from the voice actors expressing their enjoyment of the reading, with particular praise for Bly’s performance. During a subsequent conversation, Bly suggested adapting the screenplay for radio, leveraging his position at KNVC. A 6-page proposal titled ''Skeletons in the Closet'' was developed into ''Secrets of Harridge House,'' with Joe Bly leading the development efforts at KNVC.

By late July, Young and Bly partnered with Proscenium Players, Inc. (PPI), a local theater company. Jeff Basa, representing Proscenium Players, Inc. (PPI), took on the role of Executive Producer. The project received unanimous support from the PPI board on August 10, 2020, who set a premiere date for October 30, 2020, with an initial 13-episode season.

The series was developed by Scott Young<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6264729|title=Scott Young on IMDb|website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref> and John Adams<ref>{{cite web|url=https://johnamusesnoone.com/|title=John Adams website}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10796761|title=John Adams on IMDb|website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref> as an homage to the 1960s soap opera ''[[Dark Shadows]]''. Although inspired by ''Dark Shadows'', Young emphasized that the stories and characters of ''Secrets of Harridge House'' have no direct connection to the former.

== Production ==
While discussing old-time radio programs, Young and Bly developed the concept of ''Skeletons in the Closet,'' a story about three siblings returning to their family home after their birth mother's death. They soon discover that the inhabitants of the house are harboring secrets. The proposal for ''Skeletons in the Closet'' was promptly developed and embraced for further production at KNVC.

In late July 2020, Bly secured interest from Jeff Basa at Proscenium Players, Inc.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prosceniumplayersinc.com/|title=Proscenium Players, Inc. homepage}}</ref> The team had to quickly prepare for a presentation to the PPI board. Young and John Adams created a promotional script, which Bly recorded with actors and enhanced with sound effects and music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rnDTtgfP6z62Cw6zVBOZL?si=aa0927c3339d4416|title=Secrets of Harridge House sales promo|website=[[Spotify]] }}</ref> This promo was presented to the PPI board on August 10, 2020, securing their support.

Auditions for the series began on August 25, 2020, and continued for three sessions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carsonnow.org/story/08/23/2020/voice-talent-sought-carson-citys-proscenium-players-partner-knvc-produce-radio-dram|title=Audition announcement, Carson NOW newspaper, Carson City, NV}}</ref> By September 10, 2020, the main cast for the first six episodes was announced. The cast, spread across the United States, recorded remotely using the cloud-based app Zencastr.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zencastr.com/|title=Zencastr homepage}}</ref> Recording for Episodes 1 and 2 started on September 18, 2020, and premiered on KNVC on October 30, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carsonnow.org/reader-content/10/26/2020/new-radio-drama-premieres-friday-knvc|title=Premiere announcement, Carson NOW newspaper, Carson City, NV}}</ref>

The first season concluded with Episode 13 on February 5, 2021. Throughout production, Adams developed stories for upcoming episodes, while Young managed the remote recording process.

Key roles were:
* Issy – Cary Hampton
* Drew – Asher Killian
* Cate – Cece Dietlein
* Sandra – Heidi Hampton
* Blake – Asher Honor Hwang

Supporting cast included various other characters, each contributing to the unfolding drama of ''Harridge House''.

The series' sound engineering, led by Joe Bly, involved blending remote recordings using various audio techniques. Music composed by Linda & Mike Badinger<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigfigmusic.com/home.html|title=Big Fig Music - Linda & Mike Badinger homepage}}</ref> added to the show's gothic atmosphere, supplemented by other curated pieces.


== Episodes ==
== Episodes ==
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== Broadcast History ==
== Broadcast History ==
''Secrets of Harridge House'' originally aired on KNVC 95.1 FM on Friday evenings, repeating on Sunday following the station’s top-rated show, ''Pop Culture Kaboom''. The Sunday time slot was chosen to reach a broader audience. In the second and third seasons, ''Secrets of Harridge House'' aired on KNVC on Sunday evenings following ''Pop Culture Kaboom'', then repeated on Fridays.
''Secrets of Harridge House'' originally aired on KNVC on Friday evenings, repeating on Sunday following the station’s top-rated show, ''Pop Culture Kaboom''. The Sunday time slot was chosen to reach a broader audience. In the second and third seasons, ''Secrets of Harridge House'' aired on KNVC on Sunday evenings following ''Pop Culture Kaboom'', then repeated on Fridays.


Starting with the second season, the show expanded to a full half-hour format. In addition to the core episodes, five special episodes were produced, enhancing the series' storylines and engaging the audience.
Starting with the second season, the show expanded to a full half-hour format. In addition to the core episodes, five special episodes were produced, enhancing the series' storylines and engaging the audience.

Episodes were also made available as podcasts shortly after their broadcast, reaching a wider audience and contributing to the show's popularity.

== Storylines ==
The series follows the Harridge family and other town residents as they navigate through complex relationships and uncover supernatural secrets. Major storylines include:

* **The Siblings Return:** The central plot revolves around the three siblings who return to their family home and uncover dark secrets.
* **Mysteries of Harridge:** Various town mysteries are explored, including the origins of the supernatural forces at play.
* **Interpersonal Dynamics:** The show delves into the intricate lives and loves of the characters, blending gothic elements with soap opera drama.


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
''Secrets of Harridge House'' received positive reviews for its engaging storylines and innovative production methods during the COVID-19 pandemic. In September 2023, it was named one of the Top 100 Indie Dramas of all time by Goodpods.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://goodpods.com/leaderboard/top-100-shows-by-category/fiction/drama?period=alltime&indie=true#41341450|title=Secrets of Harridge House on Goodpods Lists}}</ref>
''Secrets of Harridge House'' received positive reviews for its engaging storylines and innovative production methods during the COVID-19 pandemic. In September 2023, it was named one of the Top 100 Indie Dramas of all time by Goodpods.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://goodpods.com/leaderboard/top-100-shows-by-category/fiction/drama?period=alltime&indie=true#41341450|title=Secrets of Harridge House on Goodpods Lists}}</ref>

''Secrets of Harridge House'' recently achieved 600,000 downloads through distribution as a podcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C81kvaeO3RQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==|title=Instagram post announcing 600K downloads}}</ref>


Online reviews commented positively on the plot and audio production quality.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.siennaeggler.com/final-thoughts-on-secrets-of-harridge-house/|title=Secrets of Harridge House review by blogger Sienna Eggler|date=16 May 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secrets-of-harridge-house/id1540909790?see-all=reviews|title=Secrets of Harridge House verified reviews on Apple Podcasts|date=7 August 2022 }}</ref> The show’s podcast format also garnered a significant audience, reflected in strong download numbers and listener feedback.
Online reviews commented positively on the plot and audio production quality.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.siennaeggler.com/final-thoughts-on-secrets-of-harridge-house/|title=Secrets of Harridge House review by blogger Sienna Eggler|date=16 May 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secrets-of-harridge-house/id1540909790?see-all=reviews|title=Secrets of Harridge House verified reviews on Apple Podcasts|date=7 August 2022 }}</ref> The show’s podcast format also garnered a significant audience, reflected in strong download numbers and listener feedback.


== Media ==
== Media ==
''Secrets of Harridge House'' is available in digital format as an audio series. Episodes can be accessed through various podcast platforms, and the series has yet to be released on physical media.
The series has yet to be released on physical media.


== Revivals, Remakes, and Sequels ==
== Revivals, Remakes, and Sequels ==
In 2024, discussions began on continuing the series with a new format or a potential television adaptation. A one-hour TV pilot that could lead to a full series was written by Young and series writers Jean Graham and Joe O'Connell.
In 2024, discussions began on continuing the series with a new format or a potential television adaptation. A one-hour TV pilot that could lead to a full series was developed by writers from the original audio series.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* The name ''Harridge'' references a character from the TV show ''Dark Shadows'', though the story and characters of ''Secrets of Harridge House'' are original.
* The name ''Harridge'' references a character from the TV show ''Dark Shadows'', though the stories and characters of ''Secrets of Harridge House'' are original.
* The series was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing remote recording techniques to ensure safety.
* The series was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing remote recording techniques to ensure safety.

== See also ==
* List of Secrets of Harridge House episodes

== References ==

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  • Comment: Entirely promotional, no indication of notability and no independent reliable sources. Theroadislong (talk) 07:38, 14 July 2024 (UTC)

Disclosure

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I'm Scott Young, a co-creator and co-writer of "Secrets of Harridge House." I have drafted this article to provide a factual and neutral account of the series. Given my involvement, I'm fully disclosing my relationship with the series to adhere to Wikipedia's conflict of interest guidelines. Any feedback or additional editing from independent contributors is welcome. I haven't been paid to create this article, and will not benefit from it financially once it's published.


Secrets of Harridge House
GenreGothic soap opera
Created byScott Young
John Adams
ComposerLinda & Mike Badinger
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes46 (list of episodes)
Production
ProducersJeff Basa
Scott Young
Joe Bly
Heidi Hampton
Running time20-30 minutes, 60 minutes
Production companiesDiaz Media Group
KNVC
Proscenium Players, Inc.
Original release
ReleaseOctober 30, 2020 (2020-10-30) –
October 30, 2022 (2022-10-30)

Secrets of Harridge House[1] was an American Gothic full-cast audio soap opera that originally aired on KNVC 95.1 FM, a Northern Nevada community radio station,[2] from October 30, 2020, to October 30, 2022. The show follows the Harridge family and the residents of Harridge, Nevada, focusing on their interactions and the supernatural events in the town. The series is available wherever podcasts are heard.

History

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Auditions for the series began on August 25, 2020, and continued for three sessions.[3] By September 10, 2020, the main cast. The cast recorded remotely using Zencastr.[4] Recording for Episodes 1 and 2 started on September 18, 2020, and premiered on KNVC on October 30, 2020.[5]

The first season concluded with Episode 13 on February 5, 2021.

Episodes

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Season 1 (2020-21)

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11"Episode 1"Jeff BasaScott YoungOctober 30, 2020 (2020-10-30)
Issy Braddock, Drew Stoneman, and Cate Streetor, siblings separated as infants, are unexpectedly visited by a private investigator who delivers a summons from their birth family. Each sibling leaves their current life to travel to Harridge House in Nevada. Issy arranges for a substitute teacher for her class, Drew plans to leave his partners in Kansas City, and Cate temporarily leaves her husband and children.
22"Episode 2"Jeff BasaScott YoungOctober 30, 2020 (2020-10-30)
The siblings arrive at Harridge House and are greeted by their aunt Sandra. She hints that the mansion will fulfill all their needs and subtly suggests that they may never want to leave.
33"Episode 3"Jeff BasaHaley HwangNovember 6, 2020 (2020-11-06)
Sandra shares the Harridge family history and explains the terms of their grandfather’s will, which prevent the siblings from selling the estate or any family properties. This revelation leaves Issy, Drew, and Cate feeling trapped.
44"Episode 4"Heidi HamptonJohn Adams and Fred HamptonNovember 13, 2020 (2020-11-13)
As Issy explores Harridge House, Drew and Cate venture into town and encounter the locals' strange reactions. Issy meets Blake and Emaline, ghosts who reside in the mansion.
55"Episode 5"Heidi HamptonJohn Adams and Fred HamptonNovember 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
The siblings discover that Harridge House defies logic with its shifting hallways, disappearing doors, and impossible rooms, heightening the sense of mystery surrounding the mansion.
66"Episode 6"Scott YoungCody LindenbergerDecember 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)
Cate's visit to the town library results in a tense encounter, but Deputy Ben shows her the hidden wine bar. Drew tries to access their grandfather's office, and Issy's game of hide and seek with Blake leads her to find his remains in the basement. Richard surprises Cate with his arrival as she returns from town.
77"Episode 7"Heidi HamptonHaley HwangDecember 11, 2020 (2020-12-11)
Issy struggles with the reality that Blake is a ghost and meets Olivia, another spirit in the house. Drew receives alarming news from Kansas City, while Cate and Sandra adjust to Richard’s unexpected presence.
88"Episode 8"Jeff BasaHaley Hwang and Fiona MauchlineDecember 18, 2020 (2020-12-18)
Drew confronts his parents about his adoption in Kansas City. Meanwhile, Cate and Richard explore Josiah’s laboratory in the mansion. Issy demands answers about Blake from Sandra, with Roxie offering her help.
99"Episode 9"Scott YoungHaley Hwang and Fiona MauchlineJanuary 8, 2021 (2021-01-08)
Cate seeks more information from Sandra as Blake and Olivia clash over Josiah’s journal. Drew, worried about his sisters, considers returning to Harridge. Roxie proposes a seance to help Issy communicate with Blake.
1010"Episode 10"Heidi HamptonCody LindenbergerJanuary 15, 2021 (2021-01-15)
Issy and Cate lament Drew’s absence at Harridge House. Sandra plots to eliminate Richard, while Drew’s partners attempt to prevent him from returning to Nevada.
1111"Episode 11"Jeff BasaHaley HwangJanuary 22, 2021 (2021-01-22)
Drew returns from Kansas City. As preparations for the seance unfold, Issy and Roxie are eager, but Sandra and Cate are anxious about the event.
1212"Episode 12"Scott YoungJohn AdamsJanuary 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
The seance brings to light deep, long-hidden secrets, drastically changing the lives of everyone at Harridge House, both living and dead.
1313"Episode 13"Scott YoungJohn AdamsFebruary 5, 2021 (2021-02-05)
In the wake of the seance, Richard is dead, and the siblings face new mysteries. Sandra discovers who killed Richard and initiates actions that set up the second season, while parts of their grandfather’s journal remain unreadable.

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Season 3 (2022)

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Broadcast History

[edit]

Secrets of Harridge House originally aired on KNVC on Friday evenings, repeating on Sunday following the station’s top-rated show, Pop Culture Kaboom. The Sunday time slot was chosen to reach a broader audience. In the second and third seasons, Secrets of Harridge House aired on KNVC on Sunday evenings following Pop Culture Kaboom, then repeated on Fridays.

Starting with the second season, the show expanded to a full half-hour format. In addition to the core episodes, five special episodes were produced, enhancing the series' storylines and engaging the audience.

Reception

[edit]

Secrets of Harridge House received positive reviews for its engaging storylines and innovative production methods during the COVID-19 pandemic. In September 2023, it was named one of the Top 100 Indie Dramas of all time by Goodpods.[6]

Online reviews commented positively on the plot and audio production quality.[7][8] The show’s podcast format also garnered a significant audience, reflected in strong download numbers and listener feedback.

Media

[edit]

The series has yet to be released on physical media.

Revivals, Remakes, and Sequels

[edit]

In 2024, discussions began on continuing the series with a new format or a potential television adaptation. A one-hour TV pilot that could lead to a full series was developed by writers from the original audio series.

Notes

[edit]
  • The name Harridge references a character from the TV show Dark Shadows, though the stories and characters of Secrets of Harridge House are original.
  • The series was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing remote recording techniques to ensure safety.
  1. ^ "Secrets of Harridge House on Spotify". Spotify.
  2. ^ "KNVC 95.1 FM homepage".
  3. ^ "Audition announcement, Carson NOW newspaper, Carson City, NV".
  4. ^ "Zencastr homepage".
  5. ^ "Premiere announcement, Carson NOW newspaper, Carson City, NV".
  6. ^ "Secrets of Harridge House on Goodpods Lists".
  7. ^ "Secrets of Harridge House review by blogger Sienna Eggler". 16 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Secrets of Harridge House verified reviews on Apple Podcasts". 7 August 2022.