Shadows on the Wall: Episode 43

   

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/08/episode-43-82466.html

Then & Now

John: No one wants to talk about the events of 10 years ago, but Maggie seems to have her finger on the pulse of what's going on. If she only took the time to read her father's letter, she might know everything.

I don't recall Sam helping himself to a donut. The way she offers up free food and drinks, it makes me wonder if Maggie owns the joint, or just works there and doesn't really care about such things.

I love how when Sam wants to talk to Bill about a private matter, they pull up chairs at the bar right next to the only other people in the Blue Whale.

Christine: That certainly didn't seem very discreet. Especially in a small town that likes to gossip about whatever is happening up at the big house. I think we can trust Bartender Bob to keep bar secrets to himself. Then again, perhaps he's only silent during working hours and spends his free time catching everyone else up on what he's heard. He could be responsible for half the gossip in Collinsport. 

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John: Maggie jokingly calls the diner the Collinsport Gourmeteteria, but as far as we know, it may actually be the best food in town. Of course it may be the only food in town.

So we can assume Sam blew all the money from 'selling his paintings' 10 years ago on alcohol, right? 

Christine: Sam's wife was sick and he needed the money for medical bills, but after she died, he eventually drank it away. 

I was really interested in seeing the changes Maggie was making to the order menu. Hopefully we'll get a glimpse of the menu sometime to compare to what was listed in Episode 7. Maybe she was increasing the prices to make up for all the free donuts and coffee she gives to her pop.

John: Is Bill Malloy trying to worm his way into the Collinsport drink tracker? And speaking of tracking drinks, did you notice that Vicki paid for the soda she didn't drink?

Is it just me, or have the knock sound effects on the door at Collinwood become more spooky of late? Or maybe they installed a doorbell that makes a spooky knocking sound...

Christine: What do you suppose the ornate box next to the door might be? Is it a mailbox? I don't think I've ever noticed it before. 

What did you notice this time that you had never noticed before?

Shadows on the Wall: Episode 42

   

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/08/episode-42-82316.html

Then & Now

John: I wonder if it was today's slate holder who walked into the microphone during the prologue...

Christine: I really wish Roger had walked in on Sam enjoying his fine brandy. Elizabeth appears to be taking the Bill Malloy approach to loosening Sam's lips. 

John: Liz offering Sam a drink, talking smack about Roger, and Sam downing it regardless of what it was she poured, is classic! When they cut back to Sam finishing his drink, I wondered if that was still his first one.

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John: Restaurants in Bangor are classy — down to the nice piano music playing in the background. I wouldn't have assumed Carolyn could hear what Burke was saying if he hadn't made a point of shouting his lines.

Christine: They really went all out on the Bangor restaurant set, complete with fancy carpeting, wall coverings, and quite a few extras, to make it feel like we were no longer in the sleepy artists' enclave of Collinsport but enjoying fine dining in the bustling city of Bangor.

I thought it was odd that a tree was growing so close to the entrance to Collinwood that it could be seen behind Sam while he was standing at the front door. As he entered, though, I realized it was actually a pillar covered in vines. I don't think I've ever noticed that before. 

What did you notice this time that you had never noticed before?

Shadows on the Wall: Episode 41

   

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/08/episode-41-82266.html

Then & Now

Christine: Does anyone on this show actually do any work? Maggie left work to babysit Sam, Vicki is answering the phone instead of tutoring David, and Roger leaves for the office only to take a detour to scream at Sam. Joe appears to be working hard enough to make up for everyone else. 

John: Sam's hard at work — drinking. But time is weird on soap operas. They refer to things that happened days or weeks ago to having just occurred yesterday. With that many hours in the day, no wonder they can wander around so much.

I do have to wonder how many times is Roger going to try to talk to Sam before he realizes he's not going to get what he wants from him? 

Do you think Roger drank his entire inheritance?

After Sam tells her that she may have risked his life, wouldn't Maggie be compelled to read his secret letter?

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Christine: The striped throw blanket is back on the arm of the couch after surviving Sam's inebriated slumber, ready to provide aid and comfort, which appears to be sorely needed in the Evans home long before its colorful, quilted replacement arrives. 

John: Joe's office is pretty cluttered. Not Sheriff department cluttered, but close.

Were you able to count how many drinks does that make for Sam today? I'm still amazed Roger didn't take a swig after he took Sam's glass away from him.

Christine: At this point, I'm not sure it's possible to keep up. We'll have to leave his drink tracking to Maggie. 

A surprising first for Roger, who heads to the decanter after telling Liz he forgot to mention Ned Calder's call, only to abandon the brandy entirely when she tells him she called Ned herself.

What did you notice this time that you had never noticed before?