It's interesting to note the filming differences between the two movies.  While HoDS was crisp and clear, NoDS had a more ethereal, misty style.

Gerard

Suki was ab-fab!  One of those great minor characters that added a real punch to the show.  I wish they would've used her character more.  I'm envisioning her going to Joshua and spilling the beans to get her rightful reward from her self-centered philandering hubby.  Joshua, of course, is concerned, but he has other items on his plate to deal with, so he tells her to take care of Mr. Forbes with his backing, and she'll receive not only her back-pay she expected from Nathan, but even more.  In the course of her making hubby's life miserable, she teams up with Barnabas who has his own reckoning to do with Nathan.  In the process, however, Suki finds out what Barnabas is but remains silent.  When both have received satisfaction from the punishment of the man they both want to pickle, Barnabas becomes concerned about Suki's knowledge of Barnabas' "condition."  Suki, however, assures him that his secret is totally safe with her.  She appreciates his help - and he appreciates hers and they can consider themselves spiritual allies against a common enemy.  So, at the end, she leaves Collinsport, now not only financially secure for the rest of her life, but with Barnabas knowing that somewhere, out there, is a friend just as devoted to him as Ben.

Gerard

Thanks, MB!  It's working fine now!  I've gotten my fix!  You're a great dealer!

Gerard

I am really saddened by this.  A great lady of the cinema is gone.

Gerard

It's their loss, Annie!  That's why this country has economically gone to pot:  because all these businesses won't hire good people like you!

Gerard

I remember hearing the urban legend that Curtis Productions was also taking a look at Joan Crawford for the role of Elizabeth, but decided not to because she was already well know for being rather - shall we say - "problematic" to work with.

Gerard

I'll break out the champagne for a toast!

Gerard

A holly, jolly Christmas to all!  I celebrated last night (Christmas Eve) and the timing was right because right now we are being inundated by rain galore!  Santa's finishing up his rounds by having put float-plane skies on his sled!

Gerard