Shadows on the Wall: Episode 60

   

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/09/episode-60-91616.html

Then & Now

John: As we discussed 10 years ago, it took them 12 weeks to finally spill the beans on the story of Burke and Roger's 'accident.' Still plenty of details to come, but the greatest surprise is that Sam was willing to tell the story without any alcoholic lubrication!

Christine: Where were you during this episode? Sam made sure to pour two fingers (maybe three) to get mellow before starting in on the story of the three drunk friends. 

John: I get the sense that Sam and Maggie don't have guests over for dinner very often, and while Sam seems to accept Vicki's presence, I can't imagine he's going to be happy about Burke's 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' appearance...

Christine: I was impressed with the table Maggie set, which is finer than anything we've seen in the Collins family dining room so far, though to be fair, we've only seen the breakfast table set. 

It was nice to see Maggie and Vicki developing a friendship, smiling, laughing, and actually having fun together. We don't get to see much of that in Collinsport, where everyone usually seems to be dealing with one gloomy crisis after another. 

Shadows on the Wall

John: What were they thinking when they introduced the Betty Hanscomb portrait, only to then basically ignore it? What's particularly funny is that given how the show would evolve into flashbacks where everyone looks like their relatives, we never saw Alexandra Moltke playing Betty Hanscomb.

Christine: Now hear me out on this, but the Betty Hanscomb portrait may be evidence that Vicki had already traveled back in time. Probably as a way to finally find out about her parentage. What do you think of that?

I would like to bring your attention to another portrait in the Evans house that bears a certain resemblance to Reverend Trask. I'm not sure what to make of that. 

While Burke is demanding answers from Sheriff Patterson, I couldn't help but be fascinated watching Patterson sip his coffee, make a face indicating that it's too hot, go to the cooler for some water, sip again and wince at the heat, add more water, and then… what were he and Burke talking about?

What little details in the sets caught your eye during this episode?

Shadows on the Wall: Episode 59

   

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/09/episode-59-91566.html

Then & Now

John: Ten years later, I still believe Roger choosing NOT to drink can only be construed as a sign of his guilt.

Christine: Yes, but it's due to his guilt over the manslaughter business rather than the murder that has him reluctant to loosen his lips with his favorite beverage. 

John: At some point, you'd think Liz or Roger would have told the Sheriff that they didn't want to answer any more questions without their lawyer present.

Christine: They may have if Frank and Richard Garner had already been cast. 

John: It's pretty creepy how happy David is, until it's clear that he's just excited because he believes his father is getting arrested for Bill Malloy's murder. I do love the glance they exchange after the Sheriff leaves.

Christine: I find it more creepy that he scrubbed the dirt off his face and suited up for the occasion. 

John: I still think Roger's 'confession' is a little too detailed for him to have fabricated on the spot. Kinda like when O.J. wrote the book, "If I Did It."

Shadows on the Wall

John: No brooch for Elizabeth today?

Christine: Here I thought you'd show some enthusiasm for the Sheriff positively identifying the portrait of Benjamin Collins in the foyer. While he says that the history of the Collins family has always fascinated him, it is unusual that he knew the name of Roger's great uncle, especially considering that Benjamin doesn't appear to have been a particularly notable figure in Collins family history. 

John: I was pleased that we got a history lesson without having to ask for it!

Some memorable moments…