Then & Now
John: Elizabeth tells Victoria that David is unlike any boy he has ever met, but is he, really?
I completely forgot about Vicki saying 'Boo!' to the portrait in the foyer! And Elizabeth playing the piano — that was pretty impressive. I'll assume that was Robert Cobert's work?
Christine: The pre-Barnabas episodes remain among my favorites, and I'm reminded how effectively they draw us into the lives and relationships of the Collinsport characters. One small detail I had completely forgotten was that Bartender Bob Rooney has one of his rare speaking roles when he calls the police to break up Joe's altercation.
My original comment questioned whether the dancing at the Blue Whale could actually be called dancing. Ten years later, I still have my doubts.
Shadows on the Wall
John: Victoria arrives at Collinwood with one suitcase. Should we count how many different outfits she managed to squeeze into that?
Will we ever have another scene with so many cast members in a single shot as when Carolyn is first introduced, dancing in the Blue Whale? I counted at least 13 folks, maybe more, and now I'll be interested to see if that's a record for Collinsport!
Christine: Windows are another visual element that caught my attention in this episode, sometimes with characters looking in and at other times looking out. As Victoria stands at the drawing room window, she pauses to take in the expansive ocean view. It's another visual motif I'll be watching for as our rewatch continues.
I also noticed what may be the first appearance of the Petofi box as Elizabeth shows Victoria to her room. The box will later play a pivotal role in Episode 821. Knowing where the story eventually leads, it's hard not to imagine that the box is already keeping its secrets.
John: Good catch!
What visual detail caught your eye in this episode — something you had never noticed before or something that stood out in a new way?
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