The Return of Yet Another New Slideshow (Sort of) [** Now featuring unshot Julia material - see reply #194**]

Starting the current sequence (which will last for the rest of this month and well into next month):

114   EXT. COLLINWOOD - MAIN HOUSE - NIGHT       A low-moaning wind in the tall, dark pines. A cold moon shining       down through the fleeting clouds.       A beat ... and then a dark FIGURE with a SILVER WOLFHEAD CANE       ENTERS THE FRAME. His back to us, he stops, looks at the house       for a moment, then slowly heads for the main entrance. 115   EXT. GREAT FRONT DOOR       As the stranger's hand ENTERS SHOT, rings the doorbell. WE       NOTICE the BLACK STONE RING on his finger. 116   INT. COLLINWOOD - FOYER       As Mrs. Johnson enters from the Great Hall, crosses to open the       door. She squints strangely at the CALLER (CAMERA).

And that's when Wednesday's first quote -

Page 47/Scene 116 - Caller (OS): 'Good evening ... Is Mrs. Collins at home?'

- comes up, followed by Wednesday's second quote -

Page 47/Scene 116 - Mrs. Johnson: 'Who shall I say is calling?'

- coming up, followed by today's first quote -

Page 47/Scene 116 - Caller (OS): 'You may tell her it is her cousin... Barnabas Collins from England.'

- coming up, followed by today's second quote -

Page 47/Scene 116 - Mrs. Johnson: 'England?! Oh yes, sir. Please come in.'

- coming up, followed by the script continuing with:

BARNABAS (OS)                 Thank you.       Mrs. Johnson glances back at CAMERA, then crosses into the great       hall, CAMERA FOLLOWING. WE WATCH as she disappears into the       drawing room.

And when it comes to what's different, we don't see a moon or clouds in Scene 114, but there's certainly wind and leaves flying around. Scene 115 doesn't appear in any version of the pilot (no doubt it was included in the script because of a similar scene in hoDS - and it's interesting how there's much less detail paid in the pilot to the ring (and even less so in the '04 pilot) than there was in hoDS and the original series). And with this start of Scene 116, after Mrs. Johnson answers the door, she actually asks an unscripted "Yes?" of the Caller before he speaks - and after he does, Mrs Johnson actually asks "Who may I say is calling?" - and after Barnabas introduces himself, Mrs Johnson actually says "From England?! Yes, sir. Please come in", as she motions for him to enter and then steps out of the way as the camerawork indicates that he does so - then Mrs. Johnson comes back into view and explains in an unscripted bit of dialogue that "They're having dinner. I'll tell them you're here" - and as she goes off in the direction of the dining room, rather than the drawing room, the camerawork indicates that Barnabas also goes into the Great Hall.

Continuing on with the current sequence:

Now CAMERA BEGINS A SLOW PAN of the area, then slowly moves       toward the PORTRAIT of Barnabas on the wall... STOPS THERE       looking up at it. 117   ANOTHER ANGLE       As Elizabeth enters from the Drawing Room. 118   FROM BEHIND BARNABAS       As he turns to her, she crosses to him, extends her hand,       smiles.

And that's when yesterday's quote -

Page 47/Scene 118 - Liz: 'Barnabas Collins from England ... I'm stunned. I had no idea we had any relatives left in England!'

- comes up, followed by the script continuing with:

BARNABAS                 I am the last, I'm afraid...                           LIZ                 Welcome to Collinwood, Mr.                 Collins. 119   CLOSE ON BARNABAS       And at last WE SEE him. Sensuous, handsome, a feeling of danger       in his dark brooding eyes.       He takes her hand, looks deeply into her eyes.                           BARNABAS                 Thank you dear cousin,

And that's when today's quote -

Page 48/Scene 119 - Barnabas: 'I've been looking forward to this moment for so long.'

- comes up, followed by the script continuing with:

Elizabeth is transfixed.

End of scene.

And when it comes to the differences here, of course Liz doesn't enter from the drawing room, she enters from the direction of the dining room, and she actually says "Barnabas Collins from England ..." and then things switch to Scene 119 and Liz says "Welcome to Collinwood", though she doesn't cross to him, or extend her hand, or smile - and everything about Liz being stunned because she had no idea they had any relatives left in England and about Barnabas being the last is dropped in the pilot - and after Barnabas thanks Liz for her welcome, he is actually the one who extends his hand to her - and after he offers that he's been looking forward to the moment for so long, the camera stays on Barnabas so we don't actually see Liz looking transfixed, though she certainly looked transfixed when she first sees him.

Moving on:

120   OMITTED 121   INT. DRAWING ROOM - NIGHT       CLOSE CAROLYN as she looks in amazement BY CAMERA.

And that's when today's quote -

Page 48/Scene 121 - Carolyn: 'I can't get over it. You look exactly like the man in the portrait.'

- comes up.

And as for what's different, I'm going to hold off until part of the next scene gets posted before getting into the changes. The reason will become clear then...

Continuing with Scene 121 as scripted:

LIZ (O.S.)                 It is amazing, isn’t it? 121A  FAVORING BARNABAS       As he smiles ever so slightly. In the b.g., WE SEE that       Elizabeth and Roger are also in the room.

And that's when today's quote -

Page 48/Scene 121A - Barnabas: 'The Collins blood does have a rather persistent strength. (a smiles) And I must admit, I, myself, have always been quite fascinated by the resemblance.'

(And yes, it's written as "a smiles" in the script.)

- comes up.

And now for what's different. As we saw with yesterday's screen capture -

- Roger was already seen in the background in Scene 121 - and as today's screen capture clearly shows, the start of Scene 121A does not favor Barnabas -

- it's a long shot featuring Liz, Barnabas, Roger, and Carolyn in the drawing room - and Liz is not heard off camera in Scene 121 saying that Barnabas' resemblance to the portrait is amazing because she delivers it on camera at the start of Scene 121A - and Barnabas doesn't simply smile after her remark, he actually chuckles, though he doesn't smile between saying the Collins blood has a rather persistent strength and that he's always been quite fascinated by the resemblance.

Continuing with Scene 121A:

He holds up the hand with the BLACK STONE RING.                           BARNABAS (CONT'D)                 As a matter of fact, this ring                 belonged to my ancestor...                      (raising the silver                       headed cane)                 ...And this cane. They’re my most                 treasured possessions.                                               (CONTINUED)       Revised 2/28/90 121A  CONTINUED:                           LIZ                 This is all so extraordinary.                      (then)                 We knew of course, according to                 the various journals, that the                 original Barnabas went to England                 in the late 1700s, just after the                 election of John Adams.                           BARNABAS                 A man he helped to elect, along                 with Thomas Jefferson as Vice                 President.                           LIZ                 Yes.                      (she smiles, impressed)

And that's when today's quote -

Page 49/Scene 121A - Liz: 'But whatever brought you to Collinwood?'

- comes up.

And when it comes to what's different, Barnabas doesn't actually hold up his hand to show off the ring, nor does he raise the cane, and he actually says "You will recognize this ring, of course, in the portrait... And this cane... They’re my most treasured possessions" - And the expression on Liz' face makes clear that she's quite fascinated before she even remarks "This is so extraordinary" - and though there are several camera angle changes along the way in this portion of the scene, none of them are indicated in the script as everything continues to be listed as Scene 121A.

Continuing with more of Scene 121A:

Barnabas replies to Liz' question with Wednesday's quote:

Page 49/Scene 121A - Barnabas: 'I recently arrived in Boston on business and knowing I was so close, I couldn't resist coming.'

And then the script continues with:

ROGER                 What kind of business?                           BARNABAS                 I'm investing in a ship building                 firm. If the business environment                 proves beneficial, I may stay                 on.

And then that's when Thursday's quote -

Page 49/Scene 121A - Roger: 'Where in London do you live?'

- comes up, followed by Friday's quote -

Page 49/Scene 121A - Barnabas: (a beat) 'Cadogan Square.'

- coming up, followed by Saturday's first quote -

Page 49/Scene 121A - Liz: 'Really? Roger's just come back from London...'

- coming up, followed by Saturday's second quote -

Page 49/Scene 121A - Roger: 'You don't happen to know the Bromwells do you? They live at number 33...'

- coming up. And then the script continues with:

(CONTINUED)       Revised 2/28/90 121A  CONTINUED: (2)

And then that's when today's quote -

Page 49A/Scene 121A - Barnabas: 'I'm afraid I don't. My business has always been rather... consuming.'

- comes up.

And when it comes to differences, there's really not much to speak of. There's an occasional word changed or added here and there, but nothing really worth noting.

And more of Scene 121A:

(CONTINUED) 121A  CONTINUED: (2)       A moment as Barnabas looks around the room, intently.

And that's when Monday's quote -

Page 50/Scene 121A - Barnabas (CONT'D): 'I've heard so much about Collinwood over the years.'

- comes up, followed by Tuesday's quote -

Page 50/Scene 121A - Liz: 'And what do you think of it?'

- coming up, followed by Wednesday's quote -

Page 50/Scene 121A - Barnabas: 'It's just as I remember.'

- coming up, followed by the script indicating:

Roger and Elizabeth exchange a glance, he frowns.

After which today's quote -

Page 50/Scene 121A - Roger: 'What do you mean, remember?!'

- comes up.

And before we get to the differences, yes, the script does indicate that we're now on page 2 of Scene 121A even though it should be page 3.

And as to what's different, there's very little. Barnabas gives out an unscripted sigh as he looks around the room intently before he remarks that he's heard so much about Collinwood - and Liz and Roger don't actually exchange a glance after Barnabas says Collinwood is just as he remembers, nor does Roger frown before picking up on the word "remember."

And picking up with Scene 121A from where we left off, things continue with Friday's quote -

Page 50/Scene 121A - Barnabas: 'It's the stories ... the stories have been so ... so vivid that it almost seems I actually have been here.'

(Good save.  )

- followed by Saturday's quote -

Page 50/Scene 121A - Barnabas (to himself, as much as to them): 'Collinwood was first built on the moors near Lyme Regis on the southwest coast of England. The truss and cherrywood railings were hand-carved in Germany. The marble floors cut from the finest Tuscan quarries in Carrara. The masonry, the fireplaces and the steps created by the finest Italian craftsmen. (motions around him) This wainscotting was fashioned from the richest Baltic woods and the windows were purchased from the grandest baronial estates of Europe.'

- followed by Sunday's quote -

Page 50/Scene 121A - Barnabas: 'It was all transported, piece by piece, by sailing vessel to Boston, then driven here along the rocky coast by ox-drawn cart to be reassembled.'

- followed by the script indicating:

Elizabeth and Roger exchange another look, amazed. She turns       back to Barnabas.

And then today's quote -

Page 50/Scene 121A - Liz: 'I thought I was an expert on the family history. But Cousin Barnabas, your knowledge of our heritage is extraordinary.'

- comes up.

And this time there are some significant differences. Barnabas actually says "It's the stories ... the stories were so ... so vivid. It almost seems I actually have been here" - and he stands before he begins relating Collinwood's history - then he's already walked over to the fireplace before he gets into the marble floors (and one might consider that a dangerous thing to do given there's a mirror hanging above the mantle - but he goes there regardless and to his favor no one takes notice that he lacks a reflection (though a certain someone will notice in Ep #2 of the series)) - however, the parts of his scripted speech explaining about the masonry, the fireplaces and the steps, and the wainscotting are all dropped in the pilot, which also means that, because he never gets into them, he obviously doesn't motion around to indicate them as the script says he does - and once again Liz and Roger do not share a look, amazed or otherwise because we don't see their shared reaction - what we do see, though, is an amazed smile on Liz' face when she gives her astonished reaction.

And even more of Scene 121A:

(CONTINUED)       Revised 2/28/90 121A  CONTINUED: (4)       A moment, then Roger gets up and motions toward a small table       with some decanters.                           ROGER                 Can I offer you a drink?                           BARNABAS                 No thank you. As a matter of                 fact,

And he continues with the first part of last Tuesday's quote -

Page 51/Scene 121A - Barnabas: 'I've taken enough of your time. (a beat) But there is one other matter I'd like to discuss.'

- and then the script explains:

Roger goes to pour himself a drink while Elizabeth listens       carefully.

And then the second part of last Tuesday's quote -

Page 51/Scene 121A - Barnabas (CONT'D): 'It concerns the family's first home.'

- comes up, followed by Wednesday's quote -

Page 51/Scene 121A - Liz: 'The Old House? What about it?'

- coming up, followed by Thursday's quote -

Page 51/Scene 121A - Barnabas: 'You know the original Barnabas was born there... I took the liberty of visiting it this afternoon. (a beat) This may seem presumptuous, but I'd like the opportunity to restore it to its original condition.'

- coming up, followed by the script indicating:

Roger turns in surprise.                           CAROLYN                      (grins)                 Cool....       Roger crosses back to him with his drink.

After which Friday's quote -

Page 51/Scene 121A - Roger: 'But that would cost a fortune. It's a complete wreck.'

- comes up, followed by the first part of Saturday's quote -

Page 51/Scene 121A - Barnabas: 'The money is of no consequence.'

- coming up, followed by the script detailing:

Roger stares at him, can’t believe what he’s hearing.       Elizabeth, however, is becoming intrigued.                                               (CONTINUED)       Revised 2/28/90 121A  CONTINUED: (5)

And then Barnabas continues with the second part of Saturday's quote -

Page 52/Scene 121A - Barnabas (CONT'D): 'But of course, you must have time to consider my proposal.'

- after which the script explains:

Elizabeth looks at Roger.

And then Sunday's first quote -

Page 52/Scene 121A - Liz: 'Roger, I have no objection to this, do you?'

- comes up, followed by Sunday's second quote -

Page 52/Scene 121A - Roger: '(a beat) No ... I guess not. Not if he wants to take it on.'

- coming up, followed by Sunday's third quote -

Page 52/Scene 121A - Barnabas (smiles): 'Then it is settled.'

- coming up, followed by the script indicating:

Elizabeth is glowing.

After which Monday's quote -

Page 52/Scene 121A - Liz: 'I can't believe it! ... Our family's first home in America, come back to life.'

- comes up, followed by today's quote -

Page 52/Scene 121A - Barnabas: 'Yes ... come back to life ...'

- coming up.

And as for the differences, I'll get into those in my next post...

When it comes to the differences between what was in the excerpt from the latest scripted part of Scene 121A and how it ended up playing in the pilot, Roger actually asks "Can I get you a drink?" - to which Barnabas actually replies "No thank you. As a matter of fact, I have an engagement. I've taken enough of your time. (a beat) But there is one other matter I should like to discuss" - and when it comes to Liz' line questioning about the Old House, the "What about it?" part is dropped in the pilot - and Barnabas actually begins his reply with "Yes. You know, of course, the original Barnabas was born there..." and he actually concludes with "but...I'd love the opportunity to restore it to its original condition" (love being much stronger than like) - and Carolyn's line about that being "Cool" is completely dropped - and Roger actually turns to Liz in surprise before he tells Barnabas "It would cost a fortune. The place is a complete wreck" as he walks back to where he was previously standing rather than staying by Barnabas' side - and Roger sits after looking at Barnabas as he can't believe that the money to restore the Old House is of no consequence to Barnabas - and Roger and Liz share a glance before she asks if he has any objection - and the "I guess not" part of Roger's scripted reply is dropped in the pilot - and Barnabas actually reacts with "Good. (smiles) Then it's settled" - and after Liz marvels that their original family home in America will come back to life, Barnabas simply responds with a sly "Yes", which, being subtle, makes it more effective.

I love the extended description Barnabas gives of Collinwood's building materials.  It reminds me of the similar scene in the 2012 film, which was a highlight of that movie. 

And yet more of Scene 121A:

Given the graphics for them, it'll come as no surprise that yesterday's quote -

Page 52/Scene 121A - Liz (getting excited): 'And you could stay here while the work was being done. God knows we have the room.'

- and today's quote -

Page 52/Scene 121A - Barnabas: '(a beat) A generous offer ... But I've already taken rooms at the Inn. (a beat) I may even be able to make a portion of the house inhabitable soon enough so that I could actually move in there.'

- are dropped from the scene in the pilot.

I love the extended description Barnabas gives of Collinwood's building materials.

I agree.

It reminds me of the similar scene in the 2012 film, which was a highlight of that movie.

It also reminds me of the scene in Ep #214 of the original series where Barnabas describes many details about the building of the Old House.

Love that episode!  Even in those earliest episodes in the storyline, Frid really started making the Barnabas character his own. 

And even yet more of Scene 121A:

(CONTINUED) 121A  CONTINUED: (5)       Suddenly, David bursts through the foyer door, closely followed       by Vicki. She stops when she sees the family.

And that's when today's quote -

Page 53/Scene 121A - Vicki: 'Oh ... I didn't mean to interrupt. Come along, David ...'

- comes up. And while the entrance of David and Vicki might seem like it starts a new scene, Vicki's line is actually the conclusion of Scene 121A - though certainly not the conclusion of the current sequence (which began way back with Carolyn's quote from Scene 121, which was the May 10th installment of the slideshow). But more on that with tomorrow's quote...

And as for what's different, running footsteps are actually heard right after Barnabas delivers his sly "Yes" and then David actually bursts in through the doorway from the Great Hall, closely followed by Vicki - and what Vicki actually says is "I'm sorry ... I didn't mean to interrupt. Come along, David ..."