Shadows on the Wall: Episode 26

  

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/08/episode-26-8166.html

Then & Now

John: David was awfully rough with Vicki. I don't know why she didn't go right to Liz. And then David tells his Aunt that Vicki tried to hurt him. Like she'd believe that. 

Christine: I was wondering who came away from that altercation with more bruises. Vicki did land a good elbow to David's face, so he was not lying when he said she hit him. 

John: The Sheriff is right. Why would Roger think Burke would hang on to the bleeder valve if he was the one to remove it?

Christine: Poor Sheriff Carter was having a bad day, with mustard on his ham and rye, and Roger Collins throwing the weight of the Collins family name around while threatening his job. 

John: It's disappointing that Liz is so blinded by her love of David that she can't fathom Vicki's story is true. As if Vicki had something to gain by making up such a story. If David were sent away, she'd be out of a job.

Christine: David sneaks out of the closed-off wing at the beginning of the episode, though it's unclear how he gained access when we've been led to believe that the door is always locked. If he could slip in and out with Vicki's letter, he could have just as easily hidden the bleeder valve there. 

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John: Do we know who is in the painting we pan past in the hall outside David and Vicki's rooms during Vicki's opening narration?

Christine: I'm assuming you are referring to the painting hanging above the Petofi box and not the one we see briefly after the opening shot of Collinwood, where what appears to be the reflection of the chandelier is visible. We don't know who is in the painting, but let's just say it's Millicent Collins. 

John: I wish we could read the details on the FBI wanted poster in the sheriff's office!

Christine: The sheriff's office has a number of wonderful details to enjoy, and quite a number of criminal posters for a town that purportedly doesn't have very serious crimes...for now. I was wondering if the photo hanging on the bulletin board by the water bottle is showcasing the officer of the month. 

Ten years ago, I noted that the portrait of Isaac Collins had gone missing from his usual location, and there was no sign of him in this episode. However, I discovered that he was indeed hanging to the right of the drawing room windows again. I'm beginning to believe that Isaac Collins may be the most important character on the show.

What did you notice during this viewing that you had never noticed before?

 

Shadows on the Wall: Episode 25

    

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/07/episode-25-72966.html

Then & Now

John: Where's Vicki at when David is snooping around her room? It seems like this is during the time when she should have been teaching him. 

Liz is awfully worked up over Vicki potentially finding out the truth about why she was hired.

Christine: I'm assuming that's because she doesn't want anyone to find out that she's really Vicki's mother. If this theory is correct, it raises the question of who Vicki's father is and whether his identity is the reason why she wants the secret to remain undiscovered. 

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John: Roger walks into the drawing room holding a letter, and Liz somehow knows it's Vicki's letter, and no one asks him what he's doing with it!

Is that the same issue of Mechano David was reading last time?

There's a nice view of the desktop robot today. 

Now that Vicki's got the bleeder valve, she holds all the cards. Will she use it against David? Burke? Or will she find the wreck wherever it's at and replace it, blowing a hole in Roger's story? 

Christine: David is reading a new issue of Mechano magazine this time. Since he gave Vicki his last issue, she may indeed have learned the skills needed to replace the bleeder valve and undermine Roger's claim.

We actually get a good view of all four robots as Vicki searches David's room for her letter. Or is that five? Did the robot from the desk migrate to the bookshelf beside the table with the globe, or is this a new addition to David's robot army?

Are those travel pamphlets on top of David's dresser? Perhaps it's evidence that he's planning to skip town.

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

Shadows on the Wall: Episode 24

    

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/07/episode-24-72866.html

Then & Now

Christine: Considering the number of packages Carolyn has spread across the table at the Collinsport Inn, it appears she's bought herself a new dress, hat, shoes, and handbag. Shopping seems to have provided a welcome distraction from the day's events. 

John: That's what happens when a young girl is tormented by increasing doubts and uncertainties...

I don't recall the constable getting up and walking into a camera while interrogating Burke!

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Christine: It's quite a full house at the Collinsport Inn, and Maggie appears to be taking orders, serving customers, and running the register all by herself. Where's Susie when she needs her?

John: I want to know who's cooking those burgers.

Christine: It's interesting to see what passes for a meal at the Collinsport Inn in 1966. Not only is it almost entirely devoid of fruits and vegetables (with the exception of the lone lettuce leaf Burke chooses to remove from his ham and cheese sandwich), but the portions are surprisingly modest. The plates are small, the doughnuts are bite-sized, and coffee seems to accompany every meal. Perhaps that diet explains a thing or two about why everyone in Collinsport seems so easily agitated. 

John: Butter and mustard on a sandwich? Maybe Burke truly is crazy.

(Charles?) Bronson is one step closer to Collinwood. I can't remember what Burke is planning.

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