Shadows on the Wall: Episode 21

   

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/07/episdoe-21-72566.html

Then & Now

Christine: When Carolyn offered to make toast for breakfast, pointing out that Victoria was hired as a governess rather than a cook, it got me wondering who actually does the cooking at Collinwood — or whether the family survives on Swanson TV dinners, canned goods, and takeout from the Collinsport Inn.

John: That's right — where is Mrs. Johnson hiding? I wonder if they live off of Collinsport canned fish?

How cool would it have been if Burke was calling in Charles Bronson!

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Christine: Burke is still trying to finish the same edition of The Collinsport Star he was reading when Roger interrupted him in the previous episode. With Bill now interrupting him, I have to wonder if he'll ever make it to the issue featuring Roger's accident on the front page. 

John: Today we're introduced to two Collinwood appliances: the coffee pot AND toaster!

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

Shadows on the Wall: Episode 20

    

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/07/episode-20-72216.html

Then & Now

John: Didn't Roger just say that he wanted Vicki by his side at all times when he confronted Burke? Now he's planting her in the diner while he goes up alone? 

Burke offers Roger a drink and he doesn't immediately take him up on it. Talk about crazy behavior in Collinwood!

The real Maggie Evans has arrived! I wonder if back in the day anyone thought that they brought in a new actress. From this episode onward, she's turned the corner and is now a favorite!

Christine: Not only does he not accept the offer of a drink, but I thought Roger actually said, "I don't drink, thanks." Has Parallel Time already begun?

With all Sam's bellowing, it's no wonder Maggie has a headache. Though perhaps it was the lack of a promotion that prompted her to cut out early so she could relax at home with tea and cookies while expecting her pop to be out boozing around town.

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John: I wonder if Sam Evans was contracted to provide paintings for the rooms in the hotel.

For all the glassware that's been broken in the show in these first few weeks, Burke's glass not only sounds like a plastic cup... the sound of it hitting the ground comes far too late (it does appear to have bounced off the couch, but it still sounds off).

Sam's Collinwood portrait is the most interesting one we've seen to date.

Christine: The paintings in the hotel rooms do seem to fit his style. I think he could have done a wonderful portrait of Bill Malloy, with or without the seaweed. 

I believe this is our first look at The Collinsport Star, which will feature many dramatic headlines in future episodes.

What small detail from this episode deserves a closer look?

Shadows on the Wall: Episode 19

    

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/07/episode-19-72166.html

Then & Now

John: Do you think they were considering developing a relationship between Liz and Bill Malloy? He seems to have more than an employee-employer relationship...

Christine: Bill could have made a nice match for Liz. Perhaps if they'd become romantically involved, he might have avoided his eventual fate. 

Did anyone else choke a little when Bill insisted Carolyn wouldn't do anything foolish?

It's self-service at the Collinsport Inn restaurant today, with plain hamburgers and coffee on the menu, served up by good ol' Joe. I wonder what caused Maggie to become so ill that diners were left to fend for themselves.

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John: Is there a bronze statue near every phone in Collinwood?

Where do you think Roger stores his collection of Sam Evans paintings? It dawns on me that I don't believe we ever see Roger's bedroom. Come to think of it, do we see anyone's bedroom other than David or Vicki's?

Christine: There may be a bronze statue in nearly every room we've seen so far. I think David's room is the only one lacking bronze statuary, though perhaps I've been too fixated on his toys to notice. 

We will see the other bedrooms eventually. You must have repressed those memories, so I won't remind you of the circumstances in which we encounter them and will simply let you rediscover them in their own time. 

The Blue Whale sign from the outside really screams dive bar.

What visual detail caught your eye in this episode?