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Current Talk '02 I / "That 'place' in Brazil...?"
« on: February 06, 2002, 08:28:01 PM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on the Dark Shadows: General Discussion Forum on February 06, 2002 at 14:28:01:

Dear Fellow DS Fans,

Thank the good Lord that Mrs. Stoddard remembered the name of that "place" in Brazil at the last second, specifically Belem. Otherwise, I suspect that Dan Curtis would have had an apoplectic fit up there in the control room!

I suppose it's also fortuitous that Gordon Russell, the writer of today's first episode, did not have Burke's plane crash somewhere outside that "place" in Kazakhstan (formerly part of the USSR). Somehow, I don't think that Mrs. Stoddard would have remembered the name of that Asian city, Alma-Ata, at the last second. Mrs. S. would probably still be on the phone!

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Current Talk '02 I / Dr. H.'s "Strange Brew"
« on: February 05, 2002, 08:56:58 PM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on the Dark Shadows: General Discussion Forum on February 05, 2002 at 14:56:58:

As Julia was stiring her secret formula to cure Barnabas, it looked as if she were tossing marshmallows into that exotic crockpot in the Old House basement. Perhaps, friend Willy Loomis might have used Cracker Jacks instead.

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Current Talk '02 I / "Dark Shadows' Eavesdropping Episode"
« on: February 05, 2002, 02:22:26 PM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on the Dark Shadows: General Discussion Forum on February 05, 2002 at 08:22:26:

Let's see Barnabas eavesdrops on Vickie and Burke. Next, we have Julia eavesdroping on Barnabas and Vickie. What's next, Mrs. Johnson eavesdropping on Roger and Vickie? Jeez! (How about David eavesdropping on Carolyn and Buzz?)

I can kind of understand why Burke is so reluctant to move into the West Wing of Collinwood after he and Vickie are married. First, Burke would undoubtedly bump into his "good buddy," Roger, from time to time.
(That would be as cordial as Don Imus bumping into Howard Stern.)

Second, Carolyn might "just happen to walk into the West Wing" to ask Burke his "advice" on some trivial subject. (The new bride, Vickie, would just love that, don't you think?)

Third, young David would continually prowl through the hallways of the wing, often locking Vickie in empty rooms, just for old times sake.

Then again, if Burke didn't feel like walking all the way up to the West Wing tower room, he could yell up to his long-haired bride, Vickie, in the window, "Victoria, Victoria, let down your hair." (With apologies to Rapunzel.)

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Current Talk '02 I / "Hirsute Sheriff and the Young Lady With the Floral-Patterned Flannel Quilt"
« on: February 04, 2002, 11:06:31 PM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on the Dark Shadows: General Discussion Forum on February 04, 2002 at 17:06:31:

Today's Sheriff Paterson, portrayed by Angus Cairns, was the first sheriff to sport a full head of hair. I don't know about you, but I prefer Sheriff Paterson with a "chrome dome." Old George Patterson looks strange with the mop top look. It's kind of like seeing Col. Wilheim Klink with a thick head of hair like Charles Bronson's. As far as Collinsport's police chief is concerned, bald is best.

I'm a big fan of Maggie Evans (as my colleagues Gerard and Ringo will testify). However, Ms. Evans was wearing about the ugliest skirt I have ever seen her wear on the show. The dress looked like a L.L. Bean Flannel Blanket which Maggie had fashioned into a skirt. Maggie, please, next time wear something more becoming to you, like a pair of Jordache jeans.

Bob the Bartender, who likes Maggie most in a mini-skirt.

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Current Talk '02 I / "Looking Sharp on Today's Episode"
« on: January 30, 2002, 12:39:47 AM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on the Dark Shadows: General Discussion Forum on January 29, 2002 at 18:39:47:

Dear Dark Shadows Fans,

All I have to say that Roger was a walking example of sartorial splendor today. Attired in that matching brown check jacket and vest, with color coordinated olive slacks, I swear that Roger could have graced the cover of GQ Magazine.

I wish that Barnabas would follow his cousin's stylish example and wear more blazers and sports coats. I don't know, but with that same drab navy blue suit, Barnabas is starting to look like a cross between Richard M. Nixon and Steve McGarrett of Hawaii 5-0.

Perhaps the E-Channel should have Joan and Melissa Rivers do a fashion show on the fashion style (or lack of it) on Dark Shadows.

Sincerely,

Bob the Bartender, a proud graduate of that houte couture school, Raoul of Bayonne

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Calendar Events / Announcements '02 I / West Virginia Folklore
« on: January 26, 2002, 12:10:19 AM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on the Dark Shadows: General Discussion Forum on January 25, 2002 at 18:10:19:

Dear Fans,

Has anyone seen the new flick, "The Mothman Prophecies" yet? It's based on supposed true events in the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia (NOT Point Pleasant, NJ).

The film deals with a strange creature that presages future, catastrophic events. Richard Gere and Laura Linney star in this film. I wonder if David Selby is aware of this legend in his home state? Of course, in NJ we have the mythical "Jersey Devil" and in the Pacific Northwest, there is the legendary "Big Foot."

If Dark Shadows had continued into the 1970's, perhaps Dan Curtis would have incorporated the so-called "Mothman" into Dark Shadows. After all, DC freely admits that he just about stole every other occult idea in the book.

When I attended college in the Midwest, one of my friends told me about the Benders, a family of 19th century German immigrants who murdered new settlers as they made their way through Kansas onto California.

My friend's grandmother used to say that when she was a little girl, her mother would say to her, "If you're not a good little girl, then the Benders are going to come and get you!" There was supposed to be a film made about this cult-like family starring Jacqueline Bisset among others, but the flick never was filmed.

Sincerely,

Bob the Bartender, who says sweet dreams to all of my fellow Dark Shadows fans in the nation's heartbelt.

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Current Talk '02 I / "Regional accents"
« on: January 24, 2002, 10:35:21 PM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on the Dark Shadows: General Discussion Forum on January 24, 2002 at 16:35:21:

Dear Fans,

Who has a more pronounced regional "Down East" accent, that veritable medical-jack-of-all trades, old Doc Woodard, or that renowned innkeeper/raconteur, Mr. Robert Rooney?

Best regards,


Bobby

PS What about Harry Johnson or Susie the Waitress?

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