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?

Shadows on the Wall: Episode 40

   

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/08/episode-40-81966.html

Then & Now

Christine: John's comment from ten years ago that Bill's enthusiasm for Sam's coffee is straight out of Twin Peaks makes me see this episode through a different lens. 

John: Roger was surprisingly cordial when he bumped into Burke. Perhaps he was too embarrassed after Bill walked in on his argument with Sam.

Funny how Sam catches on to Bill trying to get him drunk, and then he leans into it.

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John: Did Roger's scar change from a drawing to a prosthetic after yesterday's episode?

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Episode 39

Christine: The striped throw blanket takes center stage at the end of the episode when Bill drapes it over Sam's unconscious, drunken body. Could this be the Collinsport equivalent of the Log Lady's log?

John: Burke brandishing the ring reminds me of the owl cave ring from Twin Peaks. Don't take the ring, Carolyn!

Sadly (spoiler alert) Bill won't be around long enough to track his drinking... coffee or alcohol...

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

Shadows on the Wall: Episode 39

   

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/08/episode-39-81866.html

Then & Now

John: Sam must be drunk at the start of the episode, as he suggests one of his painting is worth a few hundred dollars. Of course with Burke trying to throw $1500 at him for a portrait, which is almost equivalent to $15,000 today, one might think Sam would just shut up and dance. 

I don't recall Adam having as nasty a scar as Roger has in this episode!

What good is it for Bill to clear Burke's name after he's already served jail time for a crime he didn't commit?

Christine: Right. It's only useful if it leads to identifying the person who did the crime and should have done the time.

That scar is pretty bad, but Adam had even more of whatever Roger has going on. It looks like Dr. Reeves was making tally marks on his head. My feeling from ten years ago remains the same: Put the bandage back on!

Elizabeth seemed elated to finally get a call from Ned Calder, while Bill Malloy appeared less than thrilled. Jealous, perhaps? Also, is this the first time we've seen Liz smile on the show? I hardly recognize her. 

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John: Roger stuck around Sam's place long enough to fix himself a drink.

Christine: Sam's rotgut doesn't appear to live up to Roger's refined standards of brandy. Does this qualify as a Roger's Spirits entry, or are we going to need a separate page for Sam's liquor bottle?

John: How long will it take for Roger to realize that Maggie is the only one Sam would have given his letter to?

Is that a Thinker statue on the bookshelf at Sam's place?

Christine: It appears to be similar, though I'm not sure if it's an exact replica. There are a few other interesting statues on the shelf below the window, too. 

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