How Much Longer???

Lastly, I never got much of a sense of differentiation in the roles he played (with the possible exception of Dirk Wilkins, and then not even much).  He's always the same guy.

That's exactly my perception, Luciaphil!  I don't mind Roger Davis as an actor.  The shouting and the hair-touching never registered on me the first time that I watched the episodes, but I felt that he simply went through the motions of the script without bothering to cultivate a particular character.  John Karlen had a variety of differentiated characters that he played with finesse (Willie vs. Carl vs. Desmond, etc.)  I can easily believe that Thayer David is Ben Stokes because he really shows a dedication to the role.  On the other hand, I feel as though I'm simply watching Roger Davis deliver his lines.  That's a separate problem; he's admitted to a lot of ad libbing on the show, and it shows.  He must have flubbed at least half a dozen lines the first day that Nathan Forbes was on the stand.  Davis is a better actor than some of the people who made it on the show, but he's not exactly my favorite.

ProfStokes  

I am replying to the request that everyone mention every actor's various quirks. Craig Slocum has one that I just love. He moves his hips in a certain way that is sexy. I've seen him do it in both of his roles. A definite enhancement for my viewing experience!

Okay Craig_Slocum....you win the prize for the most observant fan!!  

I'm pretty sure I NEVER watched John Karlen that carefully!!!  

Raineypark  

Okay Craig_Slocum....you win the prize for the most observant fan!!  

I'm pretty sure I NEVER watched John Karlen that carefully!!!  

Raineypark  

Oh, come on, Rainey, everything John Karlen does is worth watching! I still like that scene where JK follows Barn out of the mausoleum in those tight black pants with that hipster walk of his. I love watching his exits!

Carol
(who is now going to take a cold shower)

Okay, Carol.....maybe I HAVE watched that closely .  

But it's so hot here today on Long Island that I think I'll skip the cold shower and head right for the garden hose!!

Rainey....who knows that it's 40 episodes and counting...
(MB....can we get a smiley that swoons?)