I think it's a bit of a stretch to think Angelique was around in the original timeline, since she was only summoned to take care of Barnabas. She was the one who reversed Event A. It makes perfect sense that Event A couldn't have happened in the original timeline. Especially since we have seen the later episodes and know how Quentin really died in the original timeline.

But when Beth's ghost reveals [spoiler]how she and Quentin died on Sept. 10, 1897, Angelique figured prominently, which indicates that Ang was present in the original, unchanged timeline, probably summoned from the flames by Evan and Quentin for some other reason.

Of course, this brings up even more questions and possible inconsistencies; for example, if Petofi wasn't in that timeline to stop the events of Sept.10, what reason would Quentin have had to agree to marry Angelique before Beth shot him in a jealous rage since Jamison would not have been possessed by David and therefore, Quentin's bargain wtih Angelique to remove Petofi's spell would not have been necessary?[/spoiler]

The person who wrote this report even provides visual aids to prove his point that he can think of no one better than Depp to play Barnabas.

That's so amusing!

Nice one, IluvBarnabas!

I'm only on the first collection I have the whole series to look forward too.

Lucky you!

I also think, in addition to hearing the show on the radio, you can listen straight through the internet.

The podcast is archived here (for Windows Media or Real Media;a test link is provided for each) but only for subscribers.  For nonsubscribers, there's a link to a brief recap.

Friday's show originally aired on several affiliates across the country and Canada, and even on XM satellite.  Nice!!!

Don't ever underestimate Jim Pierson's resourcefullness to have his name placed somewhere. jk Actually he is certainly the man to critique the script.

I think that's a safe bet, jimbo, considering Pierson's ties to Producer David Kennedy.  And this is from the article "Johnny Depp to Portray the Angst-Ridden Vampire Barnabas Collins?" at http://mpimedia.com/wp/?p=19 --

Producer Jim Pierson of Dan Curtis Productions and MPI Media Group will serve as a consultant on the project.

Master Tad Collins,

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