Shadows on the Wall: Episode 97

 

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/11/episode-97-11866.html

Then & Now

John: Why would Vicki choose to keep a secret with Roger over telling Liz the truth? That makes zero sense given the power dynamic in Collinwood.

Christine: It was funny how Roger intimated to Carolyn that Vicki had called him because of some romantic interest, but was sure to offer Elizabeth an entirely different explanation. 

John: I love how Vicki calls Carolyn, "Carolyn Stoddard — My BEST Friend" before pointing out that Carolyn was responsible for Burke showing up at the diner. Though it is nice when she uses Carolyn as a means to an end at the end of the episode when showing her the portrait!

Christine: Two delicious moments indeed! 

John: So nobody in Collinsport knows the relationship between Hanscombe the butler and Betty? It suggests that they don't bother to get to know their long-time staff well in Collinwood, if they're not even sure whether he had a daughter!

Christine: It seems like the writers may have been keeping their options open regarding Vicki's parentage. Perhaps Betty Hanscombe had an affair with Paul Stoddard, resulting in Vicki's birth and prompting Liz to send checks after Paul disappeared. Alternatively, Liz may have had an affair with Butler Hanscombe, which might explain the genetic resemblance between Vicki and Betty. 

Shadows on the Wall

John: Holy smokes, Sam! Is it time for a sing-a-long-tracker? Perhaps the residents of Collinsport (alive AND dead) should stick to sea shanties.

Christine: Sam had quite a number of his works on display today. The painting of schooners is not one I remember seeing featured so prominently before. I'm glad to see he's still keeping Burke's paint-splattered portrait around. 

A few more scenes from today's episode…