If this wasn't a quote from the movie, it should have been. Bravo!

Yeah, that sure does look like a photo of Sarah, they took the time to make a sketch for Sam to present but not one for the family album. I wonder if this lack of authenticity remained throughout the run of the series? Probably so, I remember something about zippers...

Interesting and logical take on the Sarah/Julia 'thang' Lydia. I know it was Sarah, but I half expected someone else to materialize or be lurking in the shadows.

So I'll ask this; Is Josette's ghost still around? Would I be way off base to expect J's ghost to pop up and throw a wrench into Barn's plans?

And here we go-go again-gain. Are vampires predictable or unpredictable? Barn's back to treating Julia like crap -- well, that's karma for that sinister smile yesterday. (Grayson hammed it up a bit and I loved it. Frid floundered a bit and I hated it.) I hope that Jules has figured out that mentioning Sarah momentarily distracts Barn from violence, a trick that will surely come in handy in the predictable future.

Vicki & Burke: CORNY. Burke is so full of crap, AG's acting did him well here because it was so unbelievable that it made Burke look like he was BSing Vicki and barely able to hide it. This scene reminds me of what Lydia mentioned a few episodes ago, that the lines seemed as if they were written for Mitch Ryan's Burke.

OMGoodness! That smug look on Barn's face after his truce with Burke. I'm sure it was meant for us (which is dumb) but if I were Burke and saw that smug grin I would have punched Barn in his f'n face.

I liked Vicki's and Burke's parting scene. Nicely written and acted and believable. Burke played all the right cards and deserved his parting kiss.

I could have done without Julia's meandering branch grabbing search for Sarah.

It was weird how they had Barn show up at the Old House in the very next take from the scene of him and Vicki at Collinwood. I didn't understand the way Grayson played the last scene with Frid as they spoke of Sarah. She played it with glee and I am wondering why? What are we supposed to take from that? I sort of felt like she wants to please Barn and if she can figure out the riddle she will get on his good side but I really didn't sense any fear behind it. Perhaps it's just another realm to conquer? Maybe a selfish glee? Or maybe just plain old fascination.

What's with Vicki's boyish sideburns? Is that natural on some women or are they there on purpose? Was that a fad or style back then? In some weird unsettling way, I like it.

And has anything ever been said about that suit on Frid? Is it supposed to fit like that? It reminds me of the time Herman Munster had to wear a corset to fit into his old army uniform. I guess if you're playing a stiff in a suit, that's the suit to play it in.

Oh, great now I totally dislike Julia because of that sinister smile. Grayson was excellent in this episode! What a joy it was to watch a pro in action. I wonder if Sam is writing yet?

At first I was somewhat shocked by Sam's attitude toward Julia but when I re watched the ep I saw that everything was leading up to the confrontation. Julia's really in the hot seat. Even Carolyn is becoming suspicious of her.

And my thoughts exactly, DL, regarding Carolyn & 'the little monster', they've both come a long way in a year.

The swing, dear lord, the swing. I guess Sarah ran off to hide in the family crypt. Why she didn't materialize her self there is anyone's guess. Someone needs to oil that gate.

And speaking of Sarah, why would she give Maggie back the doll? I know it's a woman's prerogative, but sheesh, kid, make up your mind! So many possibilities as to why. My question is, is Sarah communicating with us or the Evans family?

He certainly was very respectful toward Liz IIRC.

Isn't there a line in the early episodes somewhere along the lines of "As long as they pay most of the taxes in this town...." No wait, I think that was Attack Of The 50 Foot Woman. Thank goodness DC didn't try that sci-fi gimmick! Fun thought for a new thread, though.

Well, at least they had the wherewithal to leave the half empty (or half full if you will) drinks on the table. Poor Maggie can't catch a break.

Oh yeah! Was this the first and last episode we actually here normal everyday songs on the jukebox?! We hear A Man & A Woman by Francis Lai, and I Caught the song BRAZIL, made famous by Xavier Cugat and a third lounge number I couldn't identify.

Oh yeah! And something else really caught my attention! Anthony George gave a practically flawless performance. Well, I believe he remembered all his lines and never skipped a beat. His delivery was just above mediocre but I still think a footnote is warranted in future literature.

And one more thing, I thought Alexandra looked lovely. I'm thinking I might have seen freckles had I not been watching a VHS tape.

Oh, and one more thing, it seemed odd to see Joe smoking-- just sayin'.

Vicki should have put the Old House, Sarah & Barnabas together if not during, then after the round table discussion, when Burke started explaining his theories. Even a moment of pause would have been nice.