I'm wondering about each member's opinion regarding...

[spoiler]the demise of Burke Devlin? I don't remember it being conclusive that Barnabas caused the plane crash that claimed Burke's life over South America. I know Barn was about to do away with him and it was my first thought when Liz got the awful news. (I should have mentioned this in the thread about the saddest scenes, Joan played that scene to the hilt along with everyone else as I recall. Or was it Roger that took the call? Carolyn? Mrs.Johnson? Whoever it was, it was gut-wrenching.) As I stated, I remember thinking it was Barn at first, but I can't recall if it was just Barn catching a lucky break (as horrible as that sounds) or if we were supposed to walk away from that scene knowing it was Barn's doing. I remember him being glad about it but then being very upset about it because it hurt Vicki so.[/spoiler]

Along with opinions, if someone can state that it was conclusive either way. Or not at all conclusive; which at times seems to be one of DS many trademarks. I'd like to know.

I've read, heard, or saw on video that Dan Curtis admitted that he should have had Vicki be the catalyst for the Josette/Barnabas plot, (not Maggie). This was done in the 91 edition, I believe.

I am curious as to how you think this would have changed the original series.

I guess they could have gone the way of Vicki being Angelique's maid who had a tryst w/Barn in Martinique, arrives in Maine reigniting their passion. Angelique would be the fiance who finds out and uses witchery, etc. It would be fun to see an Angelique with power and wealth behind her going over the top in a jealous rage.

I wonder what would have been done with Maggie pre 1795? And would it have made sense for Maggie to be present at the seance that would transport her back to 1795?

AM's eventual departure would have killed the Josette subplot for future arcs. So much would have been different.

Has anyone ever mulled this over? I'd be very interested in your thoughts.

dom