DARK SHADOWS FORUMS
General Discussions => Current Talk Archive => Current Talk '24 I => Polls Archive => Topic started by: IluvBarnabas on October 25, 2006, 04:27:36 AM
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Which briefly character from the list did you like the most and would have liked to have seen more of? (Or who else do you think was a welcome but all too brief addition to the show?)
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I would love to have seen much more of Suki Forbes! She had such a quick wit and fire about her, she was such a pistol! Not to mention the fact that the could have caused continued problems for the Collins family, past, present, and future! [female_skull]
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I would have liked to see more of Aunt Hannah in parallel time.
ProfStokes
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As much as I love Suki Forbes, King Johnny and Janet Findley, I would have loved to have seen more of Buffie Harrington in 1970PT. Eleven episodes was simply not enough.
(Special consideration also to ProfStokes' choice of Hannah Stokes from 1970PT and Portia Fitzsimmons from 1967, who might have been a hoot and a half had she been around longer.)
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I liked the Suki Forbes character too!!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/dsbarnabasfan/dscharacters/420suki-shocked.jpg)
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Definitely Buffy Harrington! She was the most "real" of them all, making a living, having an apartment......and one that contained the only television set seen on the entire series. You can't get more real than that.
Gerard
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I thought Suki Forbes was great. [hall_wink] She told Nathan Forbes what was what.
You know who else I like.....Juliannka. Some of you didn't much care for her, but I did. [female_skull]
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Definitely Buffy Harrington! She was the most "real" of them all, making a living, having an apartment......and one that contained the only television set seen on the entire series.
The only one in Collinsport, but not the only one seen on the series. [hall2_wink]
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I loved King Johnny, but I voted for the obvious--BUZZ HACKETT! [hall2_grin]
I also adored Hannah Stokes! Wish they'd brought her back to RT as Elliott's spinster sister or even more intriguing, his little-known ex-wife! ;)
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I loved King Johnny, but I voted for the obvious--BUZZ HACKETT! [hall2_grin]
I also adored Hannah Stokes! Wish they'd brought her back to RT as Elliott's spinster sister or even more intriguing, his little-known ex-wife! ;)
Good one! [hall2_wink] Of the choices offered I selected Suki Forbes. I didn't really consider Buffie Harrington and/or Hannah Stokes until after I voted, but I loved them both! If I recall correctly, Elizabeth Eis AND Paula Laurence were both at the 93 fest, which was my first, and I hadn't seen their storylines yet. I had no idea who they were, and, although I met them both in the autograph lines, I didn't have a thing to say to them. How I regretted that after I saw their performances! [hall2_cry]
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If I recall correctly, Elizabeth Eis AND Paula Laurence were both at the 93 fest, which was my first, and I hadn't seen their storylines yet. I had no idea who they were, and, although I met them both in the autograph lines, I didn't have a thing to say to them. How I regretted that after I saw their performances!
Indeed they were, and I missed them as well because we were running KLS's table at that Fest, this was before the stars sat at their own merchandise tables (or, for that matter, before anyone other than KLS even HAD merchandise--well, except for Terry Crawford and *maybe* Louie Edmonds was selling his CD by then), and because I too had not seen their plotline, had no interest in meeting them, so I stayed at the table while Karlenfan who HAD seen 1970 PT went to their panels. Now I want to meet them! [hall2_cry] But you know, if they didn't show up for the 40th, I have little faith they'll show up again. [hall2_cry]
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Madam Findley is definitely a favorite. Garth Blackwood makes me laugh, I love how he says "ARRRR!" I would have thought he would be more popular with today's fans because of all the Pirates insanity around those Johnny Depp films.
I was just compiling (for a friend who wants to show it to a class he's teaching) a selection of clips relating to the use of the I Ching on the series, and I finished it off with Wanda Paisley's memorable I Ching encounter. I really, REALLY wish Wanda Paisley had become a semi-regular. I think she would have made a much more interesting "girlfriend" for Quentin than that drip, Amanda Harris. Men like Quentofi, in the 1890s, tended to have more than one woman in their life anyway; there was the respectable lady friend and then the girl who was around to take care of their, uh, manly needs.
cheers, G.
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Wanda Paisley, yes! I would've enjoyed a longer stay for her on the show, and was there a character with a cooler name? And actually, I could've stood less Garth Blackwood, but that's me.
It would be great to see Elizabeth Eis return to a Fest. BuzzH, Paula Laurence passed away about a year ago.
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I forgot about Wanda.....now that I think about it she would have been a great addition to the show....she was a floozy, but a fun one. Petofi/Quentin could have enslaved her and he and Aristede could take turns bossing her around and whenever she got out of line.....sparks would fly. [hall2_wink]
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BuzzH, Paula Laurence passed away about a year ago.
So.....she won't be at another Fest? >:D
Hey, don't laugh, someone asked me and Phoebe at the '94 L.A. Fest if Joan Bennet would be attending and Phoebe said, "No, unfortunately Ms. Bennet passed away in 1990." They then asked, w/a completely strait, serious face after a pause, "So.....she won't be here?"
Phoebe and I looked at each other because we thought this person HAD to be screwing w/us, but she wasn't. WHEW....!! [hall2_rolleyes]
P.S. When she walked away I said to Phoebe, "We should have said in response 'not unless you have a Ouja Board!'" [hall2_grin]
P.S.S. I'd personally love to see (BIG SURPRISE) Michael Hadge, aka Buzz, come to a Fest. Pierson needs to get on that! [hall2_wink]
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I am curious Buzz.....do you think Carolyn should have given Buzz another chance? A couple of friends of mine who are also into DS think she should have and I know what a big Buzz fan you are [hall2_wink] What's your opinion?
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I am curious Buzz.....do you think Carolyn should have given Buzz another chance? A couple of friends of mine who are also into DS think she should have and I know what a big Buzz fan you are [hall2_wink] What's your opinion?
Oh DEFINATELY! I even wrote a story about a second chance for the two of them. ;) He was one of the few REAL characters on DS, someone who was in touch w/the times. Besides, he was funny as all get out and got some of the best one-liners on DS! See below... [hall2_cool]
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I admit I did get such a big kick out of Buzz.....I loved it the way he and Carolyn put Jason in his place when [spoiler]Jason tried to bribe Buzz into dumping Carolyn.[/spoiler] [hall2_wink] [hall2_grin]
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... do you think Carolyn should have given Buzz another chance? ...
Oh DEFINATELY! ...
Buzz most certainly would have been a huge improvement over the man she did marry. [hall2_wink]
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Buzz most certainly would have been a huge improvement over the man she did marry.
Very true! He might have been crass and common, but at least he wasn't a cheap, insufferable pig! [hall_grin]
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but at least he wasn't a cheap, insufferable pig!
Or a [spoiler]murderer - of Carolyn's father, no less. [hall2_rolleyes][/spoiler]Buzz always struck me as the type of person who would only [spoiler]commit murder in self-defense, unlike Jeb, who certainly seemed to murder for the shear pleasure he derived from it. [hall2_shocked][/spoiler]Buzz loved and enjoyed life too much to ever be so callous.
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Suki Forbes for me. I loved the way she put Nathan in his place. Julianka was another good one - I really liked her, but her personality was so harsh in the short time we got to see her. I was really hoping she would open up and we would get to know her better as the weeks went by, but alas, it wasn't to be.
Honorable mention to Ezra Braithwait (or however you spell that). That guy was a hoot.
No votes for Carl's girlfriend Panzy Fay, huh? I loved the utterly mortified look on Barney's face when she did her song and dance number [hall2_grin]
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I loved the utterly mortified look on Barney's face when she did her song and dance number
The exchange of looks between Barnabas and Beth afterward is a scream. [lghy] It's one of my favorite moments in 1897.
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I am surprised that King Johnny did not get more votes. He can wear my golden earring anytime. [hall2_kiss]
By the way, wasn't Buzz Hackett the son of the business man that Liz was going to sell property to because she needed the money. This was brought up by Burke during an exchange with Elizabeth. Buzz, the son of a classless nouveau riche business man. Carolyn becomes Mrs. Buzz Hackett which would inject some cash into the Collins family bank account and put some pedigree in the Hackett clan. [hall2_cool]
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i really enjoyed suki forbes,buffie harrington and hannah stokes.
even though i disliked the adam storyline as a whole i got a kick out of "leona eltridge" too.
and another vote for the lovely and stylish portia fitzsimmons.would have loved to see more of her.
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How about if I throw Grandmamamamamama Edith's hat into the ring? Although I loved Buffie (by the way, Midnite, where else were other TV sets shown? - I'm completely blank), Grandmamamamama was another hoot, even when she blew her line and called Quentin by his brother's name, and just ad-libbed her way out of it. It just made her character seem more real.
Gerard
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By the way, wasn't Buzz Hackett the son of the business man that Liz was going to sell property to because she needed the money. This was brought up by Burke during an exchange with Elizabeth.
It's been awhile since I watched the pre-Barn eps, but I believe Burke *did* do business w/a man named Hackett. Probably just a coincidence, but then again, what a great idea for a fan fic, Buzz as the near-do-well son of a weathy business man! [hall2_grin]
I should also mention that I rather enjoyed Bathia Mapes, blooper and all! [hall_grin]
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How about that guy Tate [spoiler]created out of thin air, who never spoke and got shot almost immediately![/spoiler]What a character!
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by the way, Midnite, where else were other TV sets shown? - I'm completely blank)
Hi, Gerard!
They say a picture is worth a thousand blah blah blah...
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How about if I throw Grandmamamamamama Edith's hat into the ring? Although I loved Buffie ... Grandmamamamama was another hoot, even when she blew her line and called Quentin by his brother's name, and just ad-libbed her way out of it. It just made her character seem more real.
Excellent choice! I've just started watching the 1897 storyline again and saw Ep. 705. That's when Barnabas comes to meet grandmama and she recognizes him! Oh what a delicious scene/episode. Here's a few splendid shots:
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How about that guy Tate [spoiler]created out of thin air, who never spoke and got shot almost immediately![/spoiler]What a character!
He was played by an actor named Alexander Cort! Don't ask me how Karlenfan found that out, because I don't *believe* he's even credited on any of the eps (2 I think) he was in. [hall_grin]
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How about Haza and Oberon, those two Leviathans, who shanghai Barnabas?
I don't believe that we ever got to hear Haza (or Hazar?) ever actually speak. However, Oberon was quite loquacious. In fact, Oberon was so talkative and downright grandiloquent, that he even made the haughty Diabolos sound like comedian Norm Crosby by comparison! [hall2_wink]
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I loved Death!
[spoiler]aka Mr. Best[/spoiler]
No, not literally.
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I loved Death! [spoiler]aka Mr. Best[/spoiler]
I expect Sheenasma and/or Criseyde to ring in here w/a hearty agreement seeing as [spoiler]it was Death who killed Amanda Harris![/spoiler] [hall2_grin]
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Oh, I just thought of another. That guy who sold the drugs to Cyrus in PT1970. He was such a sleazy, creepy, icky guy, and he did sleaze, creep and ick so well!
Gerard
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I'm nuts for Gordon Russell in the last episode as second coachman.
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I expect Sheenasma and/or Criseyde to ring in here w/a hearty agreement seeing as [spoiler]it was Death who killed Amanda Harris![/spoiler] [hall2_grin]
I suppose it goes without saying that this week when I saw another appearance by Emory Bass on DVD set 25 as a minister a smile crossed my lips. [hall_wink]
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King Johnny was certainly the most colorful and entertaining brief character with his fiery Meditteranean temper (and unusual, an Italian in a primarily WASP-ish cast of characters).
The CUTEST brief character was Suki Forbes ( a hot blonde cutie - unfortunate that she ended up with a scoundrel such as Nathan Forbes).
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King Johnny just escapes me. I don't mind him, but I don't really like him either. I guess he just wasn't on there for too long like Julianka, not long enough for me to form an opinion.
Grandmama Edith was so awesome! Such quick wit and a very sharp tongue for her age! She was a true classic character! [female_skull]
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King Johnny just escapes me. ... I guess he just wasn't on there for too long like Julianka, not long enough for me to form an opinion.
Umm, King Johnny was in 5 episodes and Julianka was in 4. Not much difference there. [hall2_wink]
Why do I suspect that, like MagnusTrask, your brain isn't the only part of your anatomy influencing your preference for Julianka? [hall2_grin]
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King Johnny just escapes me. ... I guess he just wasn't on there for too long like Julianka, not long enough for me to form an opinion.
Umm, King Johnny was in 5 episodes and Julianka was in 4. Not much difference there. [hall2_wink]
Why do I suspect that, like MagnusTrask, your brain isn't the only part of your anatomy influencing your preference for Julianka? [hall2_grin]
(Sarcastically) Hey, while we're at it, why don't we start a whole thread about my wang. Sheeesh. But come to think of it..... naaah.
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(Sarcastically) Hey, while we're at it, why don't we start a whole thread about my wang. Sheeesh. But come to think of it..... naaah.
Well, until you just came right out and named the body part, no actual names had been used - though I'll certainly concede the part WAS strongly implied. [hall2_wink] And true, that particular comment did single you out - but as I recall, my original remark referenced the influence that body part has on EVERY man. I simply referenced you while replying to Brandon Collins because the original remark had been connected to you in a later response to what you had said in reference to Julianka. So, one could actually say you made the connection to your own body part with your own reference to Julianka before anyone else did. [hall2_tongue] [hall2_cheesy] And when someone makes that sort of humorous reference, well, it's fair game for others to run with - especially in a similarly humorous manner. [hall2_grin]
As for starting a whole thread, though, well, that would probably be a bit too OT for this forum. [hall2_smiley] But there are plenty of other forums/blogs that would welcome it. And if you ever do decide to go that route, well, by all means feel free to post a link for any forum readers who might be interested in it. [b003]
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[bonny_hand]
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King Johnny just escapes me. ... I guess he just wasn't on there for too long like Julianka, not long enough for me to form an opinion.
Umm, King Johnny was in 5 episodes and Julianka was in 4. Not much difference there. [hall2_wink]
Why do I suspect that, like MagnusTrask, your brain isn't the only part of your anatomy influencing your preference for Julianka? [hall2_grin]
What I meant by my statement was that he and Julianka were both on for a short period of time. A week's worth of episodes isn't that long compared to some of the other characters that were short-lived. And I didn't get to judge either of them really that much because we didn't get to see what they were like outside of the situations that they were presented in, which were largely the same.
I dunno, Magda is the only gypsy for me. [female_skull]
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What I meant by my statement was that he and Julianka were both on for a short period of time.
Thanks for clarifying. Though, given several other posters seem to share his opinion, MagnusTrask obviously isn't, um, "standing" alone. [hall2_grin] (Though, given a few other opinions that have been shared through the years, Julianka might have a bit of competition from King Johnny's widow. [hall2_wink])
I dunno, Magda is the only gypsy for me.
Same here. [hall2_smiley]
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(Sarcastically) Hey, while we're at it, why don't we start a whole thread about my wang. Sheeesh. But come to think of it..... naaah.
When someone makes that sort of humorous reference, well, it's fair game for others to run with - especially in a similarly humorous manner. [hall2_grin]
Oh, did I forget once again to do: "j/k"? Sorry to put you to the trouble of devoting two long paragraphs to that.
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AAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!
This thread speaks to me, in some indefinable way.
Egad PD. I can't believe you did this. You cheered me up a bit, which is hard to do. This is just plain nuts.
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Oh, did I forget once again to do: "j/k"? Sorry to put you to the trouble of devoting two long paragraphs to that.
Can't you tell yet when I'm pulling your, uh, leg and joking with you? (I tried to cram as many winking/smiling/laughing smileys in all that as possible. [hall2_wink]). And when it comes to joking, I'll write paragraph after paragraph if I'm inspired - and you definitely inspire me to joke with you. I mean, I'm STILL laughing over one of my favorite captioins of yours on the Captions This! board:
Carolyn: "Oh mother, I know you've disapproved of some of my relationships in the past, but for once, trust me! This chain-link fence and I are going to be very, very happy together!"
OMG, that's so absurd, it's hysterical! [stfl]
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Tony Peterson
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[bonny_hand]
Leaves you speechless, eh?
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Tee hee. >:D
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What I meant by my statement was that he and Julianka were both on for a short period of time. A week's worth of episodes isn't that long compared to some of the other characters that were short-lived.
I hear ya man, my Buzz was only in FOUR episodes, but MAN, what a four ep arc that was! [hall2_wink]
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Really? Sure as hell made an impression, out of proportion to his brief screen time, didn't he?
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Seriously, I want to know why the entire board isn't having heated discussions about my wang. I'm beginning to take this personally. So is Miniature Magnus. He's been so sad and droopy lately.
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true buzz's episodes might have been few in number but the impact of the "rebel without a clue" storyline should not be minimized.
if nothing else it introduced us to "drunk carolyn"...perhaps the most ridiculous character ever! [hall2_rolleyes]
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I would LOVE to have Michael Hadge visit and share his memories with us I know he was scheduled to attend some years back but couldn't make it.
Buzz, have you ever seen Hadge's all-too-brief cameo as a philosophical coffeehouse waiter in Mister Buddwing(1966)? The same movie also includes a fun cameo by Nichelle Nichols.
I wish my memory weren't so tattered. I'm delighted with the snapshot of "Mrs Purdy" in today's slideshow and trying to recall the name of the wonderful actress who portrayed her. She also had a brief role during Leviathan and, of course, appeared as Mrs Pettione in hoDS.
G.
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...I finished it off with Wanda Paisley's memorable I Ching encounter. I really, REALLY wish Wanda Paisley had become a semi-regular. I think she would have made a much more interesting "girlfriend" for Quentin than that drip, Amanda Harris. Men like Quentofi, in the 1890s, tended to have more than one woman in their life anyway; there was the respectable lady friend and then the girl who was around to take care of their, uh, manly needs.
Speaking of Wanda Paisley and Quentin's uh, manly needs, when I recently went through 1897 again, I couldn't help but notice Oh Wicked Wanda's resemblance to Marilyn Chambers, particularly her mouth. >:D
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Sophie Baker.
Because in 1975, I had a fling with a struggling New York actor whose name I can no longer remember.
He was a movie theatre usher in between gigs.
His roommate, who I got to know, was KC Townsend, who played Sophie!
About 10 years later I hooked KC up with our own Joe Integlia, who provided her with a tape of her 1897 episode.
That was my last contact with her.
I'm sad to report that I later found out that KC died in 1989, RIP.
David
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i remember sending her the tape and i think i got a thank you letter from her. too bad i dont know what i did with it or if i even kept the letter.