In the interest of keeping us entertained and in the 1897 spirit while the show is on hiatus, I thought I'd create some polls pertaining to what we've witnessed so far in the Sci-Fi aired 1897 storyline.

The 1897 Favorite Moment polls will be open until December, 8th. The top 2 choices from each poll will be combined to make one final poll (to be posted to the Dark Shadows Forums December, 9th) to determine the Dark Shadows Forums members favorite moment from the aired 1897 episodes.

All Dark Shadows Forums 1897 polls final results will be posted to the Forums December, 14th.

For those of us in need of a refresher course, posted below are the corresponding Robservations to each choice.
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Barnabas meets Angelique in the tower room
Robservations 11/7/02 - #718/719 - Barnabas & Angelique in the Tower

Carl introduces himself to Barnabas
Robservations 10/28/02 - #706/707 - A Helluva Dysfunctional Family

Grandmamama receives Barnabas
Robservations 10/25/02 - #704/705 - Welcome to Collinwood, 1897! / Robservations 10/28/02 - #706/707 - A Helluva Dysfunctional Family

Quentin threatens Barnabas with death
Robservations 10/24/02 - #702/703 - Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves / Robservations 10/25/02 - #704/705 - Welcome to Collinwood, 1897!

Barnabas meets the Reverend Trask
Robservations 11/13/02 - #724/725 - Zombie Quentin and Reverend Trask

Angelique and Barnabas strike a deal
Robservations 11/19/02 - #732-733 - Ang & Barn's Bargain; Three For Worthington Hall

Barnabas makes Charity happy
Robservations 11/22/02 - #738-739 - Barnabas & Charity Look Into Laura's Past

Charity meets Angelique
Robservations 11/22/02 - #738-739 - Barnabas & Charity Look Into Laura's Past

Laura greets Quentin
Robservations 11/18/02 - #730/731 - Quentin and His "Dead" Mistress / Robservations 11/19/02 - #732-733 - Ang & Barn's Bargain; Three For Worthington Hall

Rachel meets Angelique
Robservations 11/19/02 - #732-733 - Ang & Barn's Bargain; Three For Worthington Hall

In the interest of keeping us entertained and in the 1897 spirit while the show is on hiatus, I thought I'd create some polls pertaining to what we've witnessed so far in the Sci-Fi aired 1897 storyline.

The 1897 Favorite Moment polls will be open until December, 8th. The top 2 choices from each poll will be combined to make one final poll (to be posted to the Dark Shadows Forums December, 9th) to determine the Dark Shadows Forums members favorite moment from the aired 1897 episodes.

All Dark Shadows Forums 1897 polls final results will be posted to the Forums December, 14th.

For those of us in need of a refresher course, posted below are the corresponding Robservations to each choice.
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Judith rubs it in - The reading of the will
Robservations 11/5/02 - #714/715 - Judith Rubs it In; Rachel & the Tower

Judith welcomes Quentin home
Robservations 10/24/02 - #702/703 - Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves

Judith summons Edward
Robservations 11/5/02 - #714/715 - Judith Rubs it In; Rachel & the Tower

Jenny confronts Judith
Robservations 11/6/02 - #716/717 - Jenny and Her Babies

Rachel and Trask in the mausoleum
Robservations 11/20/02 - #734-735 - Jamison Escapes the Closet; Worthington Burns

Judith interrupts Quentin and Laura
Robservations 11/19/02 - #732-733 - Ang & Barn's Bargain; Three For Worthington Hall

Rachel and Minerva
Robservations 11/19/02 - #732-733 - Ang & Barn's Bargain; Three For Worthington Hall

Trask meets Angelique
Robservations 11/22/02 - #738-739 - Barnabas & Charity Look Into Laura's Past

Judith revels in her new position
Robservations 11/4/02 - #712/713 - Angelique Toys With Barnabas

Carl searches for zombie Quentin
Robservations 11/12/02 - #722-723 - Quentin on the Rise

In the interest of keeping us entertained and in the 1897 spirit while the show is on hiatus, I thought I'd create some polls pertaining to what we've witnessed so far in the Sci-Fi aired 1897 storyline.

The 1897 Favorite Moment polls will be open until December, 8th. The top 2 choices from each poll will be combined to make one final poll (to be posted to the Dark Shadows Forums December, 9th) to determine the Dark Shadows Forums members favorite moment from the aired 1897 episodes.

All Dark Shadows Forums 1897 polls final results will be posted to the Forums December, 14th.

For those of us in need of a refresher course, posted below are the corresponding Robservations to each choice.
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Meet Magda & Sandor
Robservations 10/23/02 - #700/701 - Barnabas Thumbs a Time-Trip Via I-Ching

Quentin reacquaints himself with Magda
Robservations 10/24/02 - #702/703 - Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves

Barnabas meets Magda
Robservations 10/24/02 - #702/703 - Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves

Jamison and Sandor in the cottage
Robservations 11/1/02 - #710/711 - An Old Enemy Joins the Party

Laura confronts Trask
Robservations 11/20/02 - #734-735 - Jamison Escapes the Closet; Worthington Burns

Laura and Minerva talk shop
Robservations 11/19/02 - #732-733 - Ang & Barn's Bargain; Three For Worthington Hall

Quentin torments Laura
Robservations 11/21/02 - #736-737 - How Will Dirk "Warm" Laura?

Magda the fortune teller (Who'll kill Quentin?)
Robservations 11/7/02 - #718/719 - Barnabas & Angelique in the Tower

Sandor, my big fat hero
Robservations 11/13/02 - #724/725 - Zombie Quentin and Reverend Trask

Magda reads the tarot for Carl
Robservations 10/28/02 - #706/707 - A Helluva Dysfunctional Family

Who do you think is haunting Quentin?

I've been wondering if it is actually Grandmama's ghost. My first thought is that it was Barnabas that was creating the heartbeat. After all, it is one of his trademarks. And his warning to Quentin (about restless spirits) was made in a very cryptic manner. Then I had wondered who ransacked Quentin's quarters. I figured it was Barn as well, but then the thought did occur to me that it may have been Dirk. I figured he may have done it because he is jealous of Quentin's pursuit of Beth. It's obvious (to me) that Dirk is the man Beth has been seeing up until now. Grandmama's glove has got me stumped. I'd chalk that trick up to Barnabas as well. I really can't pinpoint why, but I don't get the feeling that Grandmama is doing the haunting. I don't remember if this is resolved in the story.

dom

P.S. My two favorite Quentin moments today were the blooper and the slobber. The saliva spilling over his bottom lip as he choked his Grandmother in his dream added such intensity to that scene. It was rather startling.

I had to lol when he referred to Barnabas Collins as Barnabas Cousin. I'd forgotten about this blooper and it caught me off guard. I just know as soon as my head hits the pillow tonight I am going to think of it and start giggling uncontrollably.

Karlan does the opening voice-over. At first I didn't pick up on the fact that it was Karlan. It was kind of cute - his (unWillie-ish) diction and somewhat sinister interpretation was totally distracting (but in a good way - it was "fun").

Did anyone else expect to see Barnabas beat Ned Stewart silly with his cane? Somethiing tells me that if he had, it may have cured Sabrina instantly. But no, Barn had to be diplomatic. Too bad.

Speaking of knocking someone silly, I expected Willie to shake the spirt out of Amy when he grabbed and threatened her at the Old House.

I'm sorry, but the handle of Barn's cane does not resemble a wolf. I kept thinking of how funny it would have sounded to hear Ned exclaim, "Greyhound! Greyhound! She's responding to the sight of a greyhound! My sister must have hit by a bus! And Chris must have been behind the wheel!"

And what's with Sabrina's eye makeup? Is Ned a cosmetologist? Obviously not! That poor girl. You'd think that if Ned had the desire to beautify his dear sister that he would first start with dying her hair back to it's original color.

I loved Roger today. The characters's role was written just as it should have been. And Louis played it to the hilt.

Maggie's hair - very Viki and very nice. A fall?. Now, about those curls when she was "possessed." Are we supposed to believe that they were styled from her own hair? If so, they should have used the same color as Maggie's own hair - at least. But maybe the color difference was for the best as it drove home the fact that this was a possession.

My favorite mystery of the day is who Quentin is trying to have Maggie become? Judith (because of the 'do) was my immediate thought but that makes no sense to me. Jenny perhaps? I also wonder if there is any significance to the fact that Maggie's dress was burned in Liz's bedroom fireplace? I hope they follow up on this. I am dying to know.

I thought for sure that Barn and Willie were going to find Quentin's room. It was moments like this that kept me on the edge of my sofa (and drove me bonkers) as a kid.

Dom

It's a miracle, I tell ya! Here a cyclone comes along, sweeps up the whole Collinwood estate, plops it down in OZ, and not a hair is out of place, nor a single window broken, nor piece of furniture overturned! (Not even that absolutely stunning quadro swan necked and headed bench at the foot of Carolyn's bed!) Yes, a miracle, by gosh!!!

How'd y'all like that burst of Oz-like color we were treated to in episode two today? It was reminiscent of those first color saturated episodes when the show first changed over to a color format - though not nearly as severe. I actually liked the richness of the look the second episode had today (7/29). I belatedly wish they had kept that look for the rest of the run. Carolyn looked even more gorgeous than usual (if that is even possible). It even brought out the best in Adams scars! (Not to mention his new very green sweater!)

Any of you Dark Shadows Techies have any idea why some of these episodes are color drenched? Different brand of film? New camera? I can't think of a single plausible reason. Oh, but what a treat!

Dom

P.S. "FURNITURE" is not in the spell-check dictionary - and it has no suggestions!  

Today's eps. weren't too bad;

As always, I enjoyed the scenes with Angelique and Nicholas. The sarcasm between them is anticipatory and never a disappointment for me.

Are we to assume that Nicholas and Angelique knew each other before 1968? I missed Nicholas' introduction this time around and I can't recall the answer. Will someone please tell me if and how they knew each other before 1968? Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know why Nicholas is so into grey? (Loved that silk robe (smoking jacket?) he was wearing at the start of episode one.) Does the color grey have a specific meaning in the world of the occult? I know that certain colors symbolize particular things, as in the case of candles used in rituals.

Anybody notice that Nicholas' widows peak is receding?

They were very careful not to have Angelique's reflection appear in the magic mirror today, even though we did catch a glimpse of her shoulder at the very beginning of the scene. (BTW the MM didn't seem to be reflecting much of anything. Come to think of it, it seems to be stuck in it's transitional phase of blur.) But in episode two, they used  the lab mirror to frame her face quite prominently - go figure.

A question for the ladies of the forum: Did they have smudge proof makeup in '68? I am wondering if Ange puts on her lovely makeup daily? Before or after rising from her coffin? Or if it is the original stuff she had applied before her transformation into a vampire? Just wondering.

Jeff Clark is one strange (and downright eerie) dude! He is the only vampire victim I can recall whose bite wounds disappear between meals! He also seems to have no reaction (weakness, confusion, etc.) to being drained of blood. It appears that he doesn't even know he's been bitten! Not only was he feisty with Ange after the bite but he hadn't a clue of how or why she had the power to control him. Very strange. Maybe it has something to do with where he came from and how he ended up in 1968. I hope time will tell, though I am not counting on it.

Carolyn's dress in Episode two was absolutely hideous.

Why all of a sudden is Eve's body strapped to the gurney? According to Julia, the corpse (can we call it that?) is on the verge of rotting. It's not like it's going to get up and flee. Perhaps it is a sign that the experiment is ready to go, it just seemed a little odd that all of a sudden she's majorly strapped down.

Adam really seems to be coming into his own. I actually enjoyed all his scenes today. I don't know if he is changing or if it is my attitude toward the character that is changing. I saw this storyline once a few years ago and I was so disappointed with the corniness of it all that I basically dismissed everything about it, watching halfheartedly. RR's acting was exceptional today, it really drew me in. I am even finding it hard to hate Adam anymore.

Me thinks that this separation between Jeff and Vicki is a good thing. Jeff has obviously been hanging out with the governess a bit too much as he blurted out several of Vicki's classic lines today - "I don't know," & "I don't understand?" And more than once! I didn't notice if he touched his hair though. I guess I'd better check the tally.

Nancy Barrett is gorgeous.

Dom

P.S. Some free advice to Adam who today proclaimed, "I don't wanna mate anymore!" Adam honey, DON'T KNOCK IT TIL YOU'VE TRIED IT!