Shadows on the Wall: Episode 46

   

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/08/episode-46-82966.html

Then & Now

John: She doesn't appear in today's episode, but Mrs. Johnson is mentioned as Bill Malloy's housekeeper! I had forgotten how she came to be employed at Collinwood.

I don't recall Roger's laugh at Vicki's suggestion that he's the least bit concerned about her past — it was a George McFly laugh, right out of Back to the Future!

The last few episodes had me thinking about Quentin Tarantino... today's ending reminded me of the old song, "Where the hell is Bill?" by Camper Van Beethoven.

Christine: Bill Malloy had quite a large presence for someone who appeared in only 14 episodes, especially considering that two of those appearances were posthumous. 

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John: Even Roger just leaves his coat on a table in the foyer. Get a damn coat rack, Collins!

Do you think the ship on display in the drawing room is a replica of one of the Collins fleet?

Christine: It certainly could be a replica of one of the Collins fleet, although I don't know if the show ever establishes that.

John: Under the circumstances, it sure took Roger a hell of a long time to drink up today!

Christine: He's got to pace himself for what's to come! I think Roger's Spirits page is about to blow up. 

Sam is shown working on a painting that is revealed to be Old Man at the Docks. It will be interesting to see what additions he made to it in today's episode, if any. 

Acilius commented on Episode 20 that Sam's painting of Collinwood looks just like David's drawing in this episode. I went back for a closer comparison, flipping the image horizontally since we're seeing the drawing through the back of the paper, and while they are similar, Sam's appears to be much more detailed and polished. David's drawing is noticeably less sophisticated, but what do you think?

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What early hints, details, or connections stood out to you in this episode?

Shadows on the Wall: Episode 45

   

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/08/episode-45-82666.html

Then & Now

John: In the Burke and Bill exchange, I kept waiting for Burke to say, "Malloy, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship!"

And Carolyn's history lesson appears to have the wrong last name for Josette...

Christine: After seeing Roger at work, I'm going to have to disagree with John Harris' assessment in yesterday's episode that he's no businessman. While Carolyn is in the office, Roger takes a call and tells the caller, "Well now, that is not the job of this department. If you will study the work charts I drew up, you will discover that you should be talking to Hanley in the marketing department." I'd be willing to bet poor old Hanley is delegated the majority of Roger's tasks, allowing Roger more time with his dartboard.

John: I love how in this first time showing Roger 'at work,' it plays out just as we might have imagined.

Today's episode reminds me that we're approaching a Quentin Tarantino title with the show, and I'm not talking about Once Upon a Time in Collinwood...

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Christine: Look, John! Roger has a coat rack in his office! Perhaps he'll eventually recognize the need for one at Collinwood and we'll see this one turn up in the foyer. Let's keep an eye out!

John: Good to know he's at least aware of the technology! 

Christine: Today marks the first appearance of The Mustache Man, the most well-traveled portrait on the show, as he silently observes the chaos unfolding in Roger's office. 

John: I wonder if anyone has attempted to score Roger's dart game...

I know that pen will be important in the future. But does it warrant a pen tracker?

Christine: I don't think the pen merits its own page, but the Collins family history book, which Roger calls "The Holy of Holies," certainly does. 

What stood out to you during this viewing of the episode?