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Title: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Bob_the_Bartender on April 02, 2002, 07:03:42 PM
Dear Fellow Dark Shadows Fans,

Although she appeared in only a few episodes, Suki Forbes made an indelible impression on us all.  I admired the way that, even in her last moments on Earth, Suki had the presence of mind to hold on to her wig as Barnabas let her slip down to the floor.

At least, Suki had more air time to demostrate her feminine wiles than that other Dark Shadows vixen, Pansy Faye(but much more about the vocally "talented" Ms. Faye next year).  Thankfully, we have not quite seen the last of Mrs. Forbes, for:


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the ghost of Suki will reappear as a witness for the prosecution in the case against Barnabas Collins, with the ghost of the dishonorable Rev. Ian Trask presiding.  
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Gerard on April 02, 2002, 09:52:20 PM
I really, really liked good, old Suki.  Like Lou Grant would say, she had spunk.  She also reminds me of one of my old prom dates.  You wouldn't wanna cross her.

Gerard
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Nancy on April 02, 2002, 11:25:16 PM
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I really, really liked good, old Suki.  Like Lou Grant would say, she had spunk.  She also reminds me of one of my old prom dates.  You wouldn't wanna cross her.

Gerard



Suki Forbes . . . I was so hoping Barnabas would strangle this really annoying character before I did.

Nancy
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: VAM on April 03, 2002, 03:16:47 AM
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Suki Forbes . . . I was so hoping Barnabas would strangle this really annoying character before I did.

Nancy

So glad I was third in line!
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: AllenCollins on April 03, 2002, 03:30:15 AM
And we didnt even get one, "hon" out of her in her short stay with us.

Hey does anyone know whatever happened to Jane Draper?????

B
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Blue_Whale_Barfly on April 03, 2002, 03:56:35 AM
According to the Internet Movie Database - absolutely nothing.

http://us.imdb.com/Name?Draper,+Jane
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Luciaphile on April 03, 2002, 04:40:47 AM
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Suki Forbes . . . I was so hoping Barnabas would strangle this really annoying character before I did.


I enjoyed the whole Suki experience and was sorry to see her go--she was a hoot and a half  :D

Luciaphil
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Nancy on April 03, 2002, 04:48:24 AM
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I enjoyed the whole Suki experience and was sorry to see her go--she was a hoot and a half  :D

Luciaphil



You're just saying that to irritate me.

Nancy
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Luciaphile on April 03, 2002, 05:07:21 AM
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You're just saying that to irritate me.

Nancy


LOL, no, Nancy, I'm not.  I truly got a huge kick out of the Suki character and was sorry they never did anything more with her.

BTW, no one's said anything about her bizarre death.  Last time I checked, strangling doesn't allow for last words  8)

(and Robin, it's great advice you gave in reference to the candles being lit, but I'm too obstinate to take it :D)

Luciaphil
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Josette on April 03, 2002, 06:41:18 AM
I really enjoyed her and it's a shame they didn't keep her around for at least a little while.  That scene when she waltzes into Collinwood, in that outfit (and how perfectly color coordinated with her husband-brother, as I mentioned the other day) and how nervous she makes him is a marvel.  It certainly livened up a gloomy story!!
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Nancy on April 03, 2002, 06:54:40 AM
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LOL, no, Nancy, I'm not.  I truly got a huge kick out of the Suki character and was sorry they never did anything more with her.




I can go even further - I actually applauded when Barnabas strangled her, though it was a bit botched.  He hasn't gotten that strangulation thing down yet though the first doxie was more expert.   The Suki character annoyed me no end (in case I didn't make that clear before) and the sound of her voice  . . well, don't get me started, other than to say I'm glad I don't hear it anymore. :)

But I see I am being warned she turns up again . . .

Nancy
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Gerard on April 03, 2002, 05:30:36 PM
You know who Suki reminds me of?  Nellie Olson from "Little House on the Prairie".  Maybe that's why I liked her.  I thought Nellie was kinda cool, too.

Gerard
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Midnite on April 03, 2002, 09:21:03 PM
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BTW, no one's said anything about her bizarre death.  Last time I checked, strangling doesn't allow for last words  8)

Oh, I agree.  It seems they could've found a more plausible way to reveal a killer's identity-- even the tired dropped cufflink scenario that the writers use later was an improvement.

But Suki's last words don't bother me nearly as much as later in the series when victims utter their last words while being strangled.  Argh!


P.S.  Love your new custom title, btw.  I'm so impressed you solved MB's math problem! :D
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: VAM on April 03, 2002, 09:26:16 PM
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Oh, I agree.  It seems they could've found a more plausible way to reveal a killer's identity-- even the tired dropped cufflink scenario that the writers use later was an improvement.

Midnite, you gave another answer to my "jewelry" post!
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: jennifer on April 03, 2002, 10:01:08 PM
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You know who Suki reminds me of?  Nellie Olson from "Little House on the Prairie".  Maybe that's why I liked her.  I thought Nellie was kinda cool, too.

Gerard


I lked Suki too Gerard! was Nellie the blond one with all the curls?

jennifer
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: ROBINV on April 03, 2002, 10:01:45 PM
I thought Suki was neat.  Perhaps it is the Nellie Olsen connection, 'cause I thought her a great foil for the saintly Laura Ingalls.  Suki's voice tickled me, and her evil plan to wrest money from her cheating hubby was amusing.  She and Forbes deserved each other.

As for your obstinate nature, Luciaphil, I bow to it, but I sometimes wonder why you like this show.  It just doesn't seem to be your cup of tea--or sherry.

Love, Robin
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Gerard on April 04, 2002, 01:01:32 AM
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I lked Suki too Gerard! was Nellie the blond one with all the curls?

jennifer


She sure was, Jennifer.  Mean Nellie.  And I loved her mother, too, who was just as mean!

Gerard
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Karen_#2 on April 04, 2002, 02:39:04 AM
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BTW, no one's said anything about her bizarre death.  Last time I checked, strangling doesn't allow for last words  8)
Luciaphil



See my explanation on "Suki's Strangulation" on another post/thread. It is possible, but, IMO, she didn't do a very good job of it (acting like she had been strangled hard enough to kill her, that is).

my personal feeling about her in a few words:

nah nah nah nah
nah nah nah nah
hey hey
goodBYE!

:P

Karen #2
Title: Re: Suki Forbes, We Hardly Knew Ye
Post by: Paul on April 05, 2002, 07:45:42 AM
;D I hated Suki so much I couldn't stand it. Her voice made me hurt from the top of my head to the tips of my toes. I was never so happy to see a character die as I was her. I never read the spoilers, but I am guessing she does return. If and when she returns I will have to have a few hot toddys ready to stand her awful voice. Paul >:(