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Yes, the name/theme of the newest slideshow will remain a mystery for the moment. But if you've paid attention to my cryptic clues, you might figure it out on your own before it becomes obvious...
(And no, the slideshow is no April Fool)
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Great shot of Barnabas from one of everybody's favorite scenes.
Thanks, MB!
G.
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Currently we don't have a spoiler feature but I'm going to make the following post as if we do because we will at some point in the future. If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding today's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #300 - Barnabas: 'Burke Devlin MUST die!'
From "#0299/0300: Robservations 01/03/02: Mrs. Burke Devlin?"Willie nervously returns to the Old House, preceding Barnabas, who, when he comes in, wants to know what happened with Burke and Vicki. "You've lost her," insists Willie, who is sure the two will marry. Oh, no, says Barnabas, that's one wedding that will never take place: "There will be no marriage," vows Barnabas, "Devlin won't live to claim Miss Winters as his bride. Burke Devlin must die!"
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MB, I MUST say I love the theme of your new show!
Episode 2 today, I think?
Hope you and yours are safe and healthy....
All the best, G.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #2 - Liz: 'You MUST have asked the wrong person.'
From "#0001/0002: Robservations 05/17/01:Vicki Comes to Collinwood"Vicki asks Liz why she offered her the position--she's never seen her before. Does it matter? asks Liz. I'd like to know, says Vicki. Simple enough, says Liz--my brother knew someone in the foundling home where you worked--he asked for a recommendation. But I asked--they said they'd never heard of you, says Vicki. You must have asked the wrong person, says Liz smoothly.
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Great scene in a great episode. Thanks, MB.
G.
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Just wait for tomorrow's - one of my all-time favorite scenes...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #621 - Julia: 'You MUST go to that coffin.'
From "Robservations 8/26/02 - A Concerted Effort to Save Barnabas - #620/621"Adam is very weak, moaning feverishly. Nicholas hears a knock at the door but is loath to leave Adam. He decides to see who it is, and closes the living room doors before admitting Julia. He tells her it isn't a good time, but she says she has come to save Adam, so he'd better let her in. He drops his barring arm and admits her, confessing that he was wishing there was someone he could call--Adam isn't well, although he isn't sure how she knew that. Julia tells him they must be very honest with each other. He says he'll enjoy being honest with her. He leads her to Adam. She looks him over. "Help me," the big guy whispers. She assures him that both she and Nicholas will help him. He tells her he has no healing powers (what about Carolyn?), but she says he has knowledge. Is that better than medicine? he asks. In this case, yes, says Julia--where is the coffin? she asks. He smiles, "The coffin?" She asks where Angelique's coffin is, but he pretends he knows of neither coffin nor Angelique. She gets annoyed--there is one way to save Adam, and that's what Nicholas wants, and she wants to save Barnabas, if possible--you must go to that coffin, says Julia, and I have the instruments that will make both healthy again. She places a stake on the table.
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Wonderful scene! All of Grayson's scenes with Humbert were so good. Even the one from 1897 where she made a big flub but neither of them hesitated or lost their concentration in the scene for a moment. Two superb actors! And this one had very good dialogue for both. The kind of scene that non-fans often find baffling if they stumble over it. But of course that leaves more for us to love!
G.
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Another fabulous photo and quote today! You really are on a roll with this series, MB!
All the best,
Gothick
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #726 - Gregory: 'You MUST be saved!'
From "Robservations 11/14/02 - #726/727 - Barnabas Gets a Bit of Charity"Jamison tells Trask, I don't like you, and I don't want to pray with you, either. Trask, furious, suggests Jamison is doomed to grow up and become a disappointment to his father. I won't, says Jamison. You're disappointing him now, says Trask. I'm sure my father loves me, says Jamison. Does he? asks Trask. Your father is very worried about your soul. And with some reason--you must be saved! Do you want to be saved? YES! Clamors Jamison. Then I can help you, says Trask, pushing Jamison to his knees and assuming a praying posture.
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All of Grayson's scenes with Humbert were so good. Even the one from 1897 where she made a big flub but neither of them hesitated or lost their concentration in the scene for a moment. Two superb actors!
Funny, I don't remember that scene of them flubbing. But then I'm not someone who focuses on that sort of thing. So, unless it's a really big flub (like the Bathia Mapes tower scene), I tend not to remember it until I see it again.
And this one had very good dialogue for both. The kind of scene that non-fans often find baffling if they stumble over it. But of course that leaves more for us to love!
Exactly. That scene is not only fantastic, it's a pivotal moment in the storyline. The characters have been dancing around Nicholas for months but Julia finally decides to put her cards (or should that be stake? [wink2]) on the table...
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I've been following the slideshow and enjoying it very much. But I didn't have a clue as to where it was headed and how it was going to connect to the Innovation comic. But I also knew that MB had some kind of reason for doing this. Then it hit me. Could these be some of the paths that Sarah mentioned to David earlier in the book?
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Sorry if I somehow gave the impression that this slideshow is somehow related to the Innovation comics. It's not. It's a completely separate entity. [snow_smiley]
(Though there is more to come in Innovation's Book 3 topic. And there will also be a topic for Book 4.)
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #205 - Carolyn: 'He MUST be a very close friend.'
From "#0204/0205: Robservations 10/15/01: Willie Goes Too Far"Liz assures Carolyn that Willie won't bother her again. When is he leaving? Asks Carolyn. Soon, says Liz. What does that mean? asks Carolyn. In a few days, a week possibly, says Liz. A week? Asks Carolyn, dismayed. That isn't very long, says Liz, and if he stays away from you... I thought you were going to order him out of the house! says Carolyn, today! I can't do that, says Liz--Willie is a friend of Jason's and Jason is a friend of mine. I thought Jason was a friend of my father's, says Carolyn. Of mine, too, says Liz. He must be a very close friend, says Carolyn accusingly. He is, agrees Liz, not looking at her. You seem to be willing to do almost anything for him, says Carolyn. I owe Jason a favor, says Liz. Why? asks Carolyn. He was very good to me at one time, says Liz, when your father deserted me, he was a great comfort to me. And that's why you're letting Willie stay? asks Carolyn. Yes, says Liz, rising from her chair. And that's why Jason's here, says Carolyn. Yes, says Liz. It doesn't make sense, says Carolyn
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Wonderful shot of 1995 Stokes today. Thank you! I always feel a pang when I watch these episodes (and it's been well over a decade since I watched the complete 1995 storyline), since of course neither Grayson nor Thayer lived into that time. And Clarice died in that year.
Thanks, MB. Wishing you and yours safety and health today.
G.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1065 - 1995: Prof. Stokes: 'I warn you, you MUST stop going there.'
From "#1064/1065: Robservations 08/14/03: Madness & Death"Barnabas! says Eliot--in heavens name, Julia, why didn't you take my advice and leave? We're not leaving until certain things are explained to us, says Barnabas--we were at Collinwood, earlier. I must warn you, says Eliot, you must stop going there--your lives are in danger. We already know that, says Julia. Something happened to you there? asks Eliot. Yes, says Barnabas, we saw the face of a man in the living room window.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #813 - Amanda: 'You MUST be a lunatic!'
From "Robservations 2/17/03 - #813/814 - Petofi, Restored"Aristede drags Amanda backwards and turns on the light. He draws out his Dancing Lady knife and warns her, if you make one sound, you're dead. She agrees to keep quiet. Who are you, she asks--what are you doing here? All unimportant, says Aristede--but you must know what I'm doing here. She denies that. Tell me where it is, he demands, if you want to save yourself a lot of misery. I don't know what you mean! she wails. "The hand, Miss Harris, the hand!" he says. She has no idea what he's talking about, and when she tells him so, he accuses her of lying and hits her, knocking her down. I intend to get the information from you one way or another, he warns, so make it easy on yourself. Holding her hurt cheek, Amanda suggests, you're a lunatic! No, just very determined, he says
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As "thrilled" as I'm sure many are that a MUST quote from Amanda appears as today's installment of the slideshow - after all, many consider her and her lashes to be their favorites on the show, right? [wink2] - I have to confess that I originally had an entirely different quote in mind for today. I'd wanted to use "Ep #807 Jamitofi - 'Hear me, Aristede, you MUST!'" (Jamitofi = Jamison possessed by Petofi) But when I went to get the screen cap for the quote I discovered it's delivered while a shot of the Old House's basement cell's bars is on screen, and quite simply that was not going to work. So fans of Jamitofi's loss is fans of Amanda's gain, as well as other people's nightmare. [lghy]
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Hilarious shot and quote today! Fab work, MB!
G.
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Love today's photo! Great shot of Laura and Guthrie.
I'm really appreciating how you're highlighting characters and storylines which do not always get the attention they deserve in this series!
Thanks MB!
G.
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I'm really appreciating how you're highlighting characters and storylines which do not always get the attention they deserve in this series!
Well, you know me, I'm all about how the show is so not just Barnabas (especially because that invalidates pre-Barn and 1841PT, which are definitely DS). I'm trying to give all the characters their time in the spotlight...
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MB, I MUST say I love the theme of your new show!
Thanks. [snow_smiley]
And, yes, as I'm sure even others have figured out by now, the theme of this new slideshow is "MUST". I and others have frequently mentioned on the forum how often the word is used on the original series - so much so that it's often been deemed on the forum as everyone in Collinsport's favorite word, which you'll notice the title of this topic has now been changed to instead of simply a series of question marks standing in for the actual title. (We've even called attention to one way other versions of DS are truly DS is because of how they frequently use the word "must".)
"Must" is a very forceful word, and when it comes to their verbal interactions, DS characters quite often deal with each other forcefully, so using "must" is a natural outgrowth of that. And lest you think anyone exaggerates the use of "must" on the original show, as I've prepared this slideshow, I've discovered that the slideshow could and probably will go on for years because there are more examples of characters saying "must" than there are eps of the show. I haven't even combed all the eps extensively yet and I've already discovered over 3500 examples! By the time I finish, there will probably be enough examples of using "must" that the slideshow could go on for over 10 years! However, it won't go on anywhere near that long because some example are far more interesting than others, which leads to my plan to do special installments that focus on a certain use of "must". For example, the sub-theme for June will be "30 Days Of To Tell Or Not To Tell," as in quotes that feature some sort of combination of "must tell" or "mustn't tell". I've had great fun assembling those...
And lest you think I've been spending all my time watching all the eps, I actually haven't. What I have been doing is going through the Robservations summations and compiling a list of all the examples where "must" comes up. All the examples of "you," "he," "she," "they," "we," "I," "someone," "it," "there," and other words combine with "must," "must not," and "mustn't". Yes, even just combing Robservations has been time consuming, but it's also been a lot of fun.
So, hopefully everyone will enjoy this new slideshow as much as I'm enjoying putting it together...
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I'm really appreciating how you're highlighting characters and storylines which do not always get the attention they deserve in this series!
One thing I didn't say in reply #20 (because I wanted to post reply #21 first) is that I've divided up the storylines the same way they are on the "Caption This!" and "Complete This Phrase / Fill In The Blank(s)" boards. I've also mathematically weighed each storyline based on the number of eps it appears and the number of days in the year and that's how often a given storyline will show up in a given month. For example, "1995-Gerard and Daphne-Summer of '70" appears in only 53 eps, so it appears 1 or 2 times per month in the slideshow - whereas, "1897" appears in 184 eps, so it appears 4 or 5 times per month. Each storyline gets its fair share in the slideshow...
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I hope Count Petofi shows up eventually. I was talking to a friend last night via videochat and she told me how she and her husband are currently watching his part of the 1897 storyline.
Something for this time of physical isolation...
G.
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[pointing-up] Something tells me Petofi will show up multiple times. [snow_wink]
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Fabulous! You know I love our dear Count!
And maybe there will be a shot of Cassandra informing a terrified Liz: "But I MUST TOUCH you... I have puh-ROMISED YOU that..."
G.
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[pointing-up] Perhaps. Though I will let it slip that before that she'll be showing up saying something else...
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I hope my favorite Barnabas "Yoda-ism" from episode 279 shows up. It must!! (Maybe it's my second favorite of his lines overall.)
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If it's the one I'm thinking of, KMR, it IS a classic DS moment.
cheers, G.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #891 - Megan - 'It MUST be incredibly old.'
From "Robservations 4/14/03 - 890-891 - The Box Goes Whoosh; the Chosen Ones"Barnabas is very charmed they've come, and admires Megan's locket. Philip explains that he found it in an odd lot he bid on at an auction. Barnabas asks if he knows the meaning of the symbol--it's the sign of the Naga, the creature without a soul. Megan says she isn't sure she likes that. don't worry, says Barnabas--the same sign is carved on that box over there. Megan goes to check it out, as does Philip, who says he's never seen one like it. It must be incredibly old, comments Megan, and Philip can't guess what country it's from.
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Unlike the previous examples in the slideshow so far, today's installment doesn't use "MUST" as an imperative. It's the "expressing an opinion about something that is logically very likely" meaning. And just to change things up, we'll be throwing in other examples of that use from time to time...
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I hope my favorite Barnabas "Yoda-ism" from episode 279 shows up. It must!! (Maybe it's my second favorite of his lines overall.)
Oh yes, that will definitely be showing up - though I don't know when because it hasn't been scheduled yet.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #539 - Cassandra - 'Oh, I MUST win, I will win and, Barnabas, you will die!'
From "Robservations 6/26/02 - #538/539 - Nicholas Disciplines Cass"In the drawing room, Cassandra stares at the fire and thinks about time not being on her side. She wonders why she failed, and vows that whoever it was that interfered, "He will pay". David, who's been standing next to her, asks who will pay. She accuses him of sneaking up on her, but he changes the subject--he wants her to show him how to use the tape recorder Dr. Hoffman gave him. She's complains that she's too busy, isn't good with mechanical things--and has a headache. He leaves, pouting that everyone's always too busy for him. Alone again, she thinks about how she must find out what went wrong before Nicholas finds out. She thinks of the "bargain" she and Nicholas made (what the heck was that)? She must win, and Barnabas must DIE!
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Note that this is the first time the Robservations not only doesn't use the wording of the actual quote, it substitutes a "MUST" where there is none in the actual quote. While selecting screen caps for other quotes I've discovered other incidents like that but haven't used them in the slideshow yet. But I've also discovered some instances where the show uses "MUST" but Robservations doesn't indicate as such. So, I suppose it all works out in the end. But thankfully the vast majority of the "MUST" examples I've discovered in Robservations use "MUST" when the show also does...
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Another great photo! Our Favorite Witch is in deep doo-doo! Not only has she seriously irritated Nicholas at how she's degenerating into an incompetent suburban housewife, she's in grave danger of winning the Collinsport PTA's annual booby-prize for Worst Step-Mom of the Year!
I thought it was very clever how the scripts skirted around the exact nature of Cassandra and Nicholas's bargain. It was fairly obvious to me just what the terms of the bargain were, but clearly it remained a mystery to some viewers.
Just so much love for this series. It is exactly what we need in this stressful time.
G.
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Another great photo! Our Favorite Witch is in deep doo-doo! Not only has she seriously irritated Nicholas at how she's degenerating into an incompetent suburban housewife, she's in grave danger of winning the Collinsport PTA's annual booby-prize for Worst Step-Mom of the Year!
Exactly. And later in ep #539 when Nicholas asks if Cassandra's "idiotic" plan failed because she still loves Barnabas, of course she denies it, but because of the way Lara Parker plays it, the audience can tell she's lying. And if the audience can tell, of course the astute Nicholas can tell. And naturally he takes tremendous glee in previewing "a little taste" of what will happen to her. Great fun!
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #25 (1966) - Roger: 'I MUST admire you, Liz--you really have a neat way of managing people.'
From "#0025/0026: Robservations 06/05/01: Evidence Everywhere"says Liz--what are you doing with Miss Winters' letter? I rescued this from David, says Roger--you'd think that sheriff would have something to report by now. What would David want with it? asks Vicki. Just foolishness, that's all, says Roger--his latest is that he thinks I want to send him to jail. Vicki reacts. I'd keep this under lock and key if I were you, advises Roger--if it's important to you. Hasn't Mrs. Stoddard spoken to you about it? asks Vicki, surprised. No, replies Roger. Liz rises from the chair and says she thinks they should have this discussion later. But I want... begins Vicki, but Liz pushes her to the door, insisting later--go upstairs and finish David's lessons. Liz ushers Vicki out and closes the doors. Roger says he must admire her, she really has a neat way of managing people. I hope I can do as well with you, she says in her grande dame way.
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Lovely to see Humbert's handsome face today! Great shot of him in that role.
For those who haven't heard it, there's a pretty cool interview with Humbert you can listen to on the Collinsport Historical Society site. He only discusses DS at the very end of the interview. He explained there that Dan Curtis liked him so much when he read for some role or other that Dan had the character of Nicholas Blair created specifically for Humbert.
He was a fine actor and a wonderful presence.
G.
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For those who haven't heard it, there's a pretty cool interview with Humbert you can listen to on the Collinsport Historical Society site. He only discusses DS at the very end of the interview. He explained there that Dan Curtis liked him so much when he read for some role or other that Dan had the character of Nicholas Blair created specifically for Humbert.
I haven't heard it. It sounds very interesting - especially how DC created Nicholas specifically for him. I hadn't heard that, either. I'll definitely have to check out the interview when I get the chance...
Changing the topic, I forgot to mention yesterday that when it comes to yesterday's installment in the slideshow, I love how Liz says that she hopes she can use her way of managing people on Roger as well. After she says that, the look on Roger's face is priceless!!
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1141 (1840) - Charles: 'Oh, surely you MUST know who I am--you MUST have been expecting me.'
From "#1140/1141: Robservations 10/24/03: Who is Miranda?"He lies down on the bed, drifts off to sleep. He dreams: Carrie calls in to Gerard--there's the nicest man to see you--he says you expect him. Gerard answers the door to a bearded man portrayed by none other than Humbert Allen Astredo. Carrie leaves. I wasn't expecting you, says Gerard--what do you want? Surely you must know who I am, the man says--you must have been expecting me, you would have been very foolish not to--this isn't the time for games you know, and you've been playing a game, a most dangerous game, though of course sometimes they afford the most pleasure. What do you want from me? asks Gerard. I don't want anything from you--I was sent to give you something--THIS! He holds up the Judah-in-the-box. Disgusted, Gerard closes the door on him. The man knocks and knocks.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1141-4.jpg)
Gerard awakens from the dream to real knocking-- Carrie, who says, there's the nicest man to see you--he says you're expecting him. Gerard, terrified, looks around the room and answers the door. The same scene is played out as in his dream, word for word. And, as in his dream, the man holds up the head of Judah Zachary that he thought he'd sent tumbling over Widows' Hill!
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Today's installment is our first double "Must" - though only the first of many to come...
And as anyone who's read the summary saw, Robservations only mentions that once reality takes over, the scene in the dream is played out word for word. It doesn't repeat the dialogue. But, as today's capture makes obvious, I chose Charles' quote from the reality version...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #676 (1969) - Chris - 'There MUST be more reason than that.'
From "Robservations 10/4/02 - #676/677"They enter the mausoleum. You promised to take me someplace I couldn't get out of, Chris reminds him. "I did" Barnabas assures him. Looking around, Chris advises, kill me tonight--the gate won't hold me after the transformation. But this door will, says Barnabas, opening the secret panel, showing Chris the room with the coffin.
Barnabas tells him this room was originally a storage room for ammunition during the Revolutionary War. When Chris asks how he knows about it, Barnabas replies, "I am a Collins, I know a great deal about my family history," as though that's more than enough explanation. (I loved the grand way he said it, too.) Chris points to the coffin--it must have had other uses after the war, he observes. "Yes," says Barnabas, but doesn't elaborate. The coffin is empty, says Barnabas, but I don't know where the body is. Do you know and just don't want to tell me? asks Chris (sharp guy). Barnabas suavely changes the subject to the reason they are here. Why are we here? asks Chris. To prevent you from doing further violence this night, replies Barn. Why are you helping me? Chris asks gently. Barnabas softly responds, "Because I want to help you." Chris feels there must be more of a reason why he's willing to take the risk. Because I know you aren't responsible for what you do after the transformation, Barn answers.
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I thought that scene was quite slashy. Beautiful shot from it.
cheers, G.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1018 (1970PT) - Maggie - 'You MUST be able to read minds.'
From "#1018/1019: Robservations 07/14/03: Framing Maggie; Another Victim Needed"Drawing room, Maggie looks out the window and remarks to Barnabas, you must be able to read minds--you knew exactly what I was thinking--you were right--I didn't want to wait for my husband alone. His face very close to hers, Barnabas says, if I hadn't been here, someone else in the house could have kept you company. I don't think I would have felt as comfortable with them, she says. I find that hard to believe, says Barnabas--after all, you've known me such a short time. Actually, she says, smiling, I've spent little more time in this house than you have, and strangely enough, I feel I know you better than anyone else--except Quentin, of course.
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I forgot to mention earlier it's hard to know which is the wilder print in today's capture, the drapes or Maggie's blouse -
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- but then, we know how Parallel Time loves boldly colorful prints... [b003]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #718 (1897) - Quentin - 'I MUST fight him in any way that I can.'
From "Robservations 11/7/02 - #718/719 - Barnabas & Angelique in the Tower"Quentin has the cane--and the clay doll. Yes, Jamison, he says, we're ready--Barnabas deserves what he will get--I must fight him in any way I can--do you understand? I really think so, says the boy. Quentin takes a pin and starts to aim it toward the clay figure. Yes. . .yes, he says with satisfaction.
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Robservations forgot to include the word "that," as in "any way that I can" - but that's a minor issue...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #261 (1967) - Dr. Woodard - 'We three MUST be the only three in the world.'
From "#0261/0262: Robservations 11/28/01: ESCAPE!"He advises Sam and Joe that the public should be led to believe Maggie has died; he will fake both death certificate and funeral. He's going to send Maggie to a facility run by a Dr. Julia Hoffman, who is already interested in this case, so only she and the three of them will know the truth.
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This quote appears during a period in which the Robservations summaries weren't all that detailed, so that's why neither the actual quote nor even a detailed paraphrase is in the summary...
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I am loving the picture quotes with the word “MUST.” That’s probably as oft-repeated as “I don’t understand,” or an actor repeating the last word of the previous actor’s line.
Brian
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I am loving the picture quotes with the word “MUST.” That’s probably as oft-repeated as “I don’t understand,” or an actor repeating the last word of the previous actor’s line.
I'm glad you're enjoying the slideshow, Brian. [snow_smiley] I'm loving working it. And I totally agree using the word "must" is an often repeated practice on the show. In fact, I'm shocked at how many examples of it I'm discovering...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #366 (1795) - Vicki - 'I MUST be having a dream.'
From "#0365/0366: Robservations 02/21/02 - - Welcome to 1795, Vicki!"In her simple room, Barnabas asks Vicki where her luggage is, but all she's got is the Collins family history book--and she doesn't know how it or she got here! Barnabas calls her strange. This must be a nightmare, she says helplessly, shaking her head. He explains the Collinses have been called many things, but not the most nightmarish people in the Province of Maine. PROVINCE? wonders Vicki. He leaves her alone, suggesting she rest. All Vicki can think is that she's having a dream from which she can't awaken.
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Interestingly, despite what Robservations indicates, in the actual show Vicki does not use the word "must" when she thinks she's having a nightmare, but quite obviously, even though Robservations doesn't indicate it, she does use "must" when she thinks she's dreaming...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #937 (1970) - Jeb - 'David MUST understand that I can be cruel as well as kind.'
From "Robservations 5/13/03 - #936-937 - Barnabas Promises to Come Clean"Just as Barnabas opens the door, David wheels in. Barnabas, surprised, asks what happened. "You!" says David, noticing Jeb. Yes, me, says Jeb--welcome! Why did you want to hurt me? asks David--"Barnabas, he's the one-I was on my bicycle and he jumped out of the bushes!" Nodding at David's cast, Barnabas demands, "You are responsible for this?" Yes, says Jeb, stopping when he realizes Barnabas is about to leap at him. "I can do what I want now," brags the Leviathan brat, adding, "David must understand that I can be cruel as well as kind." "THERE WAS NO NEED FOR YOU TO HARM THIS BOY!" cries Barnabas. Jeb smiles directly at David and says, David and I will be very close, just as we were when I was Michael and Alexander--it's important David understand this, very important. David's eyes are locked with Jeb's.
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If only we could do a "Cheap, Insufferable Pig" slideshow - but, sadly, that's only said once by Roger...
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Nice to see Robert Rodan and Craig Slocum featured today. Neither actor gets much discussion let alone positive attention from fans. Both were important figures in the infamous 1968 storyline, often criticized but because it was my first DS storyline, still my sentimental favorite (I now think of the PT 1970 storyline as the best of the Barnabas storylines with the most sophisticated writing, but even that had its moments... the original Laura Collins 1966-67 storyline was probably the finest ever produced on the show in terms of pacing and story coherence).
G.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #609 (1968) - Adam - 'Nicholas MUST know nothing about this--nothing!'
From "Robservations 8/16/02 - #608/609 - Rivals For a Vampire's Affections"Adam asks Harry to deliver a note to Carolyn for him. Harry remarks that Adam really DIGS her, but Adam insists she's only a friend. What about Eve and Nicholas? asks Harry. Adam sternly tells him Nicholas must not know about this letter
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And once again Robservations paraphrases the quote a bit differently...
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Nice to see Robert Rodan and Craig Slocum featured today.
Originally I'd wanted to use something different. With regard to Harry in Ep #612, Robservations sayshe must do everything Nicholas tells him-he doesn't know why, but he must obey him.
However, when I went to the actual ep to get a screen cap for the slideshow, what Harry really says is, "I gotta do everything Nicholas Blair tells me to do-I don't understand why, I-I just know I have to obey him." Definitely not a "MUST" quote. But I still wanted to have Harry involved in some way in today's installment, so I checked my list for possibilities in eps around Ep #612 and came up with Adam's quote from Ep #609 in which he's speaking to Harry and both of their faces can be seen on camera. Not having the character's face on camera when a quote is spoken isn't something I want to feature in the slideshow. As I've said, I already skipped a quote from Ep #807 because of that type of situation. And I've also selected a different quote for tomorrow for the same reason.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #99 (1966) - Burke - 'No one MUST know there's ever been any connection between you and me.'
From "#0099/0100: Robservations 07/31/01: Pen-Man-Ship"I won't give up, she vows. Good, he says. I know, whatever happens, I have to stay in that house--I owe it to Mr. Malloy--you know I feel more than ever that the key to his murderer is somewhere in Collinwood. I know, says Burke--it's somewhere in that house--by the way, don't call me from Collinwood, it's too risky--no one must know there's ever been any connection between you and me. Somebody in that house already does know, she tells him. What? asks Burke.
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The Robservations passage doesn't make it clear, but you can probably already deduce that Burke is speaking with Mrs. Johnson.
And, you might think it's shocking that I don't have a quote regarding THE PEN. But trust me, those are coming. And actually, THE PEN references are in Ep #100, not this one...
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Am enjoying these very much, MB, and appreciate all the work you're putting into the slideshow!
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[pointing-up] Thanks. [snow_smiley] I'm certainly having fun...
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And I've also selected a different quote for tomorrow for the same reason.
I forgot to mention yesterday that the quote I'd wanted to use for yesterday was Burke telling Roger, "You must have talked to Evans, told him to keep his mouth shut," from Ep #54. But unfortunately Burke had his back to the camera when he delivered it.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #399 (1796) - Abigail - 'The Old House MUST be searched!'
From "#0399/0400: Robservations 03/15/02: Is My Wife A Witch?"Collinwood drawing room - Joshua tells Abigail he's had Ben locked up for stealing, but Abigail fears the witch. He was stealing her black hair ribbon, a personal item that could easily be used to cast a spell! Joshua is disdainful, but his sister begs for his help and says they must search for her at the Old House. Joshua says they will NOT set foot in that house; he might see Barnabas (which seems to scare him far more than any witch)!
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #742 (1897) - Beth - 'We haven't settled it yet--sooner or later, we MUST.'
From "Robservations 12/17/02 - #742-743 - Laura Sends Jenny After Q"Quentin and Beth kiss with great passion. They're in his room, where she tells him she must leave--I've been too long already and I'm afraid Judith will start asking questions. (It's a safe guess they just finished making love, her payment to him for keeping Jenny safe.) What would you do if that happened? He asks. Beth fixes her hair in the mirror and says, I don't know. Tell her we're in love with each other, he suggests. "Could I?" she asks (such hope in her eyes!)--"It's a very casual kind of love, isn't it?" she says. He tucks his hands in his pockets and says, I could tell something was wrong with you this evening. Not something, everything, she says--I feel a sense of hopelessness--I want to think we have a future together, but we can't as long as you're married to Jenny. We've been over this before, he says impatiently. Yes, but we haven't settled it yet, she says--sooner or later, we must. Jenny is stark raving mad, he reminds her. Yes, but still your wife, says Beth. When the time comes, he says, when I can approach Judith with the subject, I'll have Jenny committed and the marriage annulled. Are you sure it can be? Asks Beth. With the Collins money and power behind me, anything is possible exults Quentin--we must approach Judith at the right time--be patient, I promise you won't regret it--"I love you very much," he says, kissing her.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1171 (1840) - Samantha - 'Do you understand why I MUST get even with him for all the misery that he has caused me?'
From "#1171/1172: Robservations 11/18/03: Another Brick in the Wall"Samantha watches Gerard pace back and forth in Daphne's room. You are against Quentin, aren't you? she asks. Yes, he grins. That also means you're against Tad, and that's why I won't cooperate with you, she says. No, you're wrong there, he says, I'm quite fond of the boy, and he of me, oh, Samantha, he says, sitting beside her on the bed, don't you think I understand why you're against Quentin, why you've been miserable all these years? She looks at him, her defenses breaking down--I can't believe anyone knows what a living hell it has been in this house, she says--I've never been loved, not by Quentin--do you understand why I must get even with him for all the misery he has caused me? Of course I do, Gerard assures her, and that's what I'm trying to tell you--I do understand.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #271 (1967) - Jason - 'You MUST all try to be very calm.'
From "#0271/0272: Robservations 12/05/01: Digging Up Paul"Jason protests to those assembled that Liz is sick, insane, hysterical. Carolyn, in disbelief, can't believe what her mother had said (although Miss Stoddard herself was ready to commit murder, and Liz saved his miserable life with her confession). Vicki urges Liz to tell the entire story, but Roger wants to call in Frank Garner before his sister utters another word. Paul insists Liz needs a doctor, not a lawyer, she's ill! Liz insists on telling the whole story, particularly to her daughter. Judge Crathorne wisely departs, since he might well be sitting in on this criminal case and asks Liz to let him know if there's anything he can do to help. Carolyn, devastated, confesses that she was going to kill Jason
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Robservations doesn't include any sort of reference to today's quote, but Jason delivers it after the judge has left and before Carolyn confesses.
Also, when Roger says he wants to call "Garner" I took it to mean the senior Garner, not Frank. But neither is spelled out...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #484 (1968) - Jeff - 'The third door MUST be yours.'
From "#0483/0484: Robservations 05/15/02: The Return of Willie "Jeff describes his dream and how Lang was his beckoner, yadda yadda yadda. Jeff feels he would been decapitated, had he not awakened (pity he did), by the guillotine. Jeff feels relieved for having told Lang. He HAD to tell Lang and no one else, Maggie told it to him, exactly the same dream, with only one door. He got to two. The third door, says Jeff, grinning, must be yours. Lang looks solemn.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1004 (1970PT) - Hannah - 'I will do this thing because I MUST!'
From "#1004/1005: Robservations 07/01/03:"Angelique! protests Hannah. Don't call me that, warns Angelique, even when we're alone--my name is Alexis. Hannah looks away. Burn or bury the body, orders Angelique--if you don't, you, too, will feel the terrible cold of the grave--your choice. Suppose someone saw me bringing him here? asks Hannah, terrified. Then you'll tell them he has left, says Angelique coldly--he was a loner, a drifter, anyone who knew him will simply think he's gone on his way. Will they? Hannah asks. If you answer their questions correctly, yes, says Ang impatiently--"I never knew you were such a coward!" She turns to go. Don't leave me with him, begs Hannah. But I have to go! insists Angelique.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1004-1.jpg)
Don't you ever come to me again, commands Hannah; I will do this thing because I must!--but you will need warmth again--I want no part of it. My dear Aunt Hannah, taunts Angelique, picking up a crystal ball, you were always so fascinated with communicating with the dead, through the Tarot, seances, crystal balls--and yet now you have me, and suddenly all your curiosity has turned to terror--have you learned that the dead are not to be trifled with?--I hope so.
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Aunt Hannah! Perfect for a gloomy Sunday afternoon in Collinsport.
Angelexis was so totally psycho. Fun times!
G.
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Sunday was definitely perfect Collinsport weather in MA - and today is just as bad (good? [snow_wink])!
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #926 (1970) - Philip - 'You MUST not be protective about Michael now!'
From "Robservations 5/6/03 - 926-927 - Michael Must Die!"Philip arrives at Collinwood, looking for Michael. I thought he returned to the antique shop, says David. Has he come back here since then? asks Philip. Not that I know of, says David. Philip ushers David into the drawing room--I want us to have a talk--first, has Maggie been found? No, says David. Philip grabs him, sits down on the sofa and holds David's arms. You must not be protective of Michael now, warns Philip--I don't care what he says to threaten or intimidate you
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When it comes to David Henesy it's interesting that he appears in three of the slideshow's screen caps so far* this month (tying Jonathan Frid), yet none of the quotes come from his characters...
(* I say "so far" because I haven't picked out the quotes for the 29th and 30th and David features prominently in both of the storylines I'll be selecting from...)
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1201 (1841PT) - Morgan - 'You MUST not ask any more questions.'
From "#1201/1202: Robservations 12/10/03: Impassioned Lovers"Sit down, says Morgan--I must warn you. About what? she asks. You will feel impelled to ask questions, and I must ask you to refrain from doing so, at least until tomorrow, he says. I'll do whatever you ask me to do, she says. As the oldest son, I've inherited certain responsibilities, he says, one of these is most serious, and must be carried out this evening--I want you to promise that if anything happens to me... Happens to you?--what? she asks, concerned. I didn't mean to put it that way, he says, what I'm trying to say is, if I act any different tomorrow, you must not marry me.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1201-2.jpg)
She regards him with shock.
Not marry you? she asks--why should you be any different tomorrow than you are tonight? You promised not to ask any questions, he reminds her. Are you in some sort of trouble? she asks. Of course not, he says. But you're so distressed--I want to help you, she says. There's nothing you can do to help, he says, if there were, you know I'd let you know. But you can't keep me in the dark like this, it's not fair! she protests. Catherine! he says, you must not ask anymore questions. You're going to tell me what's wrong before I leave here tonight, she insists. You're a very strong-willed young woman, he says, very well--he sits her down--you're going to know sooner or later, I might as well tell you now.
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Apparently PT was 130 years ahead of RT: Morgan's helmet hairdo was already in style in 1841PT!! [b003]
And as you've no doubt noticed, Robservations was grammatically incorrect when using "anymore" rather than "any more." The two are not interchangeable. When spelled as one word, "anymore" is an adverb that refers to time. It means "still," or "any longer," whereas when spelled as two words, "any more" refers to quantities, and the latter is clearly what Morgan meant. And so ends today's grammar lesson...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #174 (1967) - Joe - 'That MUST be kind of rough on ya.'
From "#0174/0175: Robservations 09/21/01: The Missing Body; Peter vs. Laura"Joe comes to Collinwood, bearing papers from the cannery. Carolyn tells him Frank and Dr. Guthrie have gone for a walk around the grounds, but should be back very soon. I guess I can find them, says Joe. I don't think so, she says--you might be walking in opposite direction and never even know it. Did they say where they were going? queries Joe. No, she says, but you can wait for them here. I'd leave the papers here for him to sign except that I'm supposed to get them back to the office as soon as I can, says Joe. Then you might as well wait in the drawing room where you'll be comfortable, she suggests, and he enters the house and follows Carolyn into the drawing room. She tosses the papers on the desk and asks how he's been. OK, he says, you? Not so hot, she says. I can imagine, he says, how's your mother? Improved--but not very much, she says. I'm sorry to hear it, he says,. They still won't let me see her, says Carolyn. That must be kind of rough on you, he says. I'm used to feeling kind of bad, says Carolyn, but always before, my mother was here, I always had someone I could turn to.
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Robservations has Joe saying "rough on you," but Joel Crothers actually says "rough on ya" - who knows if it was simply Joel's delivery or if it was scripted that way? And speaking of scripted, Robservations also has many places where Joe supposedly says "must," but when one checks out the actual ep, he really says "got to," "gotta," "have to," and "haveta." Again, who knows if those are simply Joel's deliveries or if they were scripted that way? It's possible the writers felt that Joe wasn't the type of character who would use "must" all that often. Who knows? But I do know that there's at least one more instance when Joe says "must" rather than one of the other four, so we'll be seeing Joe at least one more time in the slideshow. (As for Nathan, there are several places in Robservations where he supposedly says "must," but I haven't checked any of them out yet to confirm (nor have I even gone through 1795 thoroughly yet to catch all the possible uses of "must."))
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When it comes to David Henesy it's interesting that he appears in three of the slideshow's screen caps so far* this month (tying Jonathan Frid)
With today's screen cap Nancy Barrett becomes the third to appear in three screen caps. They've become their own triumvirate! [snow_wink]
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And contrary to what some people have been privately saying to me, I did not base the color scheme of this theme on yesterday's screen cap:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0428ds_4.jpg)
First off, I hadn't even taken that screen cap back when I developed this theme. [ghost_nowink] It's merely an amazing coincidence. But that being said, I must admit that I thought it was a hoot when I saw the screen cap displayed on the BoardIndex page and noticed how well Morgan and Catherine's outfits fit with the theme's color scheme, so I can definitely see why people would make jokes about it.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #647 (1968) - Madame Findley - 'A war is being waged and we MUST find the one who started it.'
From "Robservations 9/16/02 - #647/648 - Madame Findlay Tries to Help"Madame F suddenly screams. Stokes tells Liz she's trying to reach her control, her guide to the other world. Madame F calls out, "Are you there? Can you tell me the secrets of this house? Are you there? That's not you." Someone else is answering her, says Stokes. Findlay continues, "Who are you? I cannot hear you plainly. Are you in this room? If you are in this room, speak to me more clearly. You are not in this room, but you are in this house, yes!"(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0647-4.jpg)
David and Amy exchange scared glances upon hearing this. "I must come to you. I must find you!" Liz calls to Madame F, who begins to toss her head from side to side, declaring, "A battleground--this house is a battleground! Yes, I see that. . .whom are you fighting? Lead me to the room, lead me!" Madame F rises from her chair, but whoever she was speaking to has disappeared. "You must show me!" Stokes asks her if she's all right, and Liz notes she isn't coming out of it. Stokes pats Madame F's hand and says, "The fight goes on between them." She doesn't know who is fighting, but will when she goes into that room. Stokes asks Liz if the woman can search the house. Of course, says Liz. Stokes takes his leave, and Madame F. tells Liz there is much happening in this house (Well, duh.)--much that Liz doesn't know--a war is being waged and they must find the one who started it.
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Cavada! La Divina!
Thanks, MB!
G.
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[pointing-up] I had a feeling you might be happy with that choice. [snow_wink]
And here's the screen cap for anyone who missed it:
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #122 (1966) - Matthew - 'Voices callin' ta me--you heard 'em, you MUST of!'
From "#0121/0122: Robservations 08/14/01: Matthew on the Brink"He hears a woman's voice calling his name: "Matthew! Matthew! Matthew!" Who's that? he asks the air--who's there? The female voice continues to call to him, over and over, echoing, and he screams out, "Who's there?" He stands, goes to Vicki, takes off her gag and demands to know where those voices are coming from. What voices? she asks, I didn't hear anything. Voices calling to me! cries Matthew--you heard 'em, you must have! I didn't hear a thing, she assures him. You're lyin' to me! he accuses, but she tells him she really didn't hear anything. T'wasn't just my imagination, he says, someone's out there, callin' to me!--you make a sound, I'll kill ya, ya understand? And he takes her throat in his huge hands to tell her he means business, scaring her.
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Robservations didn't quite get the quote the way Thayer David actually delivered it, but it's pretty close...
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I forgot to mention yesterday that Midnite, who's doing the quotes for May, had originally wanted to use Matthew's quote, "There's no other explanation, so those noises MUST be made by ghosts," which is in reference to noises David heard coming from behind the bookcase in the Old House's drawing room. Unfortunately, though, David was on screen when Matthew delivered it. [ghost_sad]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #170 (1967) - Dr. Guthrie - 'We MUST keep this circle unbroken at all times.'
From "#0170/0171: Robservations 09/19/01: Laura, Saboteur, Dream-Weaver"If you'll all sit at the table, I'll turn out the light, says Guthrie. He closes the double doors and turns out all the lights, then turns on the recorder. How very restful, remarks Roger. Make yourselves as comfortable as possible, advises Guthrie. He sits across from Roger. Vicki and Carolyn face each other. Our object here tonight, says Peter, is to summon the ghost of Josette Collins--now we're all reasonably certain that she's been trying to communicate with us (Vicki looks nervous)--now we feel if we can create the proper atmosphere and right state of mind, that she will come into this room and speak to us--she might either appear to one of us or use one of us as a medium, to speak through. Well I certainly hope she uses you, doctor, it will be something to remember, hearing her voice coming out of your mouth. (LOL!) Mr. Collins, says Peter sternly, if you want to make a joke of this, I'd be very grateful if you'd leave the room now. I'm sorry, says Roger, please proceed. Thank you, says Peter--now, let's place our hands flat on the table. (We get an overhead view.) Spread your fingers and make a circle of the fingers by touching the fingers of those next to you. We must keep this circle unbroken at all times...that's good--now the electricity of thought has been set in motion so that if will flow through us, making our minds as one--let us begin to concentrate--we must repeat over and over in our minds, "Josette Collins...Josette Collins...Josette Collins..." Thunder rolls. Everyone concentrates.
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True, we're not seeing Dr. Guthrie's face for this quote and that's been a reason in the past to skip a quote. But the moment depicted in the screen cap and the quote itself are so iconic to DS that Midnite felt it was too cool to pass up, and who among us can argue against that?! After all, the scene and the quote are both milestones in DS history: the first seance ever on the show and the first time ever that a character says the seance circle must remain unbroken. [wink2]
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Great shot today! Wonderful work, MB!
I wonder if they had to build some kind of platform to achieve that shot. Those cameras were huge and heavy, as we all know from the times when they'd accidentally show up in a shot.
G.
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Great shot today! Wonderful work, MB!
I wonder if they had to build some kind of platform to achieve that shot. Those cameras were huge and heavy, as we all know from the times when they'd accidentally show up in a shot.
Gothick: Yes, that is a great shot. DS had some really great visuals throughout its run.
For this particular shot, my hunch is that they used mirrors.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #199 (1967) - Sam - 'Roger MUSTA seen me because he came to the house the next morning and offered me $15,000 for the paintings.'
From "#0198/0199: Robservations 10/10/01: Bitter Truths Revealed!"Then everything Burke says was true, says Maggie, he wasn't driving that car. No, admits Sam. And Roger was, says Maggie. Yes. And you saw that accident? Yes, says Sam, I was out for a walk, a car was coming down a highway, it was driving very fast, swerving all over the highway, so I knew whoever was driving had to be drunk. Then the man appeared, he was walking down the highway, the car swerved and hit the man. It all happened so fast, I didn't even have time to cry out, I couldn't warn him! Then, says Sam, the car stopped for just a fraction of a second, and drove on, but in that second, I saw Roger behind the wheel--it was Burke's car, Roger was driving it. He didn't get out to help that man? asks Maggie. No, says Sam, there was nothing he could do--the man was dead the minute he hit the pavement Awful! exclaims Maggie. Roger must have seen me, says Sam, because he came to the house the next morning and offered me 15 thousand dollars for the paintings. Neither of us mentioned the word bribe, but we both knew that's what it was.
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Great shot today! Wonderful work, MB!
I can't really take too much credit for it because it was Midnite's idea that we use a screen cap of the shot. And I did notice that there's actually a potential problem with what I captured:
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Look at Carolyn and Roger's pinkies - they're not touching!! Were they defying Dr. Guthrie?! Or did I experience premature cap snap?! [ghost_embarrassed]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #425 (1796) - Josette - 'I MUST find that ring!'
From "#0425/0426: Robservations 04/03/02: Tragedy on Widows' Hill"Natalie asks Josette if she left the house voluntarily the previous night. Josette denies being with anyone. Why did you go to the Old House? asks Natalie-there is nothing but tragic memories for you there. That's not completely true, says Josette-not anymore. What caused your collapse? asks Natalie--why were you calling for Barnabas?(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0425-2.jpg)
You wouldn't understand, says Josette softly, noticing that her ring is missing. Her agitation ignites Natalie's; her aunt realizes the prophecy is starting to come true. I must go to the Old House to look for my ring! declares Josette, climbing out of bed--Barnabas will expect me to have the ring. This statement horrifies Natalie, who tries to stop her. They struggle, overturning a small table, breaking the lamp that was on top of it. "The sound of glass shattering," remembers Natalie, who glances at the sky and is aghast to see storm clouds beginning to gather, obscuring the moon.
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Hi KMR, I bet you're right about the mirror. Looking at the shot again (thanks MB for including it in your comment), I suddenly flashed back to the huge mirror Julia had hanging over her lab in 1840. (Whenever I watch those episodes now, I get totally distracted wondering just how Julia got that thing up there. A mirror that size would have been extremely heavy. Did Julia have levitation powers she never told anybody about??)
I remember reading decades ago in KLS's very first book about how they did a lot of shots in mirrors on the set, so I'm sure you're correct about this.
Thanks!
G.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #566 (1968) - Tom - 'You know now you MUST come to me here every night when I call to you.'
From "Robservations 7/18/02 - #566/567 - Barnabas Learns the Truth"Julia stands in the woods, looking like a woman who has just had the most erotic experience of her life. Tom circles her, asking if she's sure no one knows where she is. Yes, very sure, she says. He tells her she now knows she must come to him here, every night. "Yes," says Julia happily. She must tell no one, he says, and tells her to return to Collinwood. Eagerly, she tells him she will stay with him, if he wants her to, but he says no, if she's gone too long, it might arouse suspicion. Reluctantly, she leaves him. He gazes after her, pleased.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #678 (1969) - David - 'You MUSTN'T hurt him.'
From "Robservations 10/7/02 - #678/679 - Maggie Follows David Into Quentin's Lair"On the ancient phone in his room, David asks Quentin if he hurt Chris--"You mustn't hurt him!" David asks Quentin why he won't talk to him, but the ghost is apparently peeved.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #709 (1897) - Judith - 'I suppose I MUST look at her, MUSTN'T I?'
From "Robservations 10/29/02 - Barnabas Threatens Quentin - #708/709"Judith and Barnabas enter the study to see Edith. My grandmother will always be alive to me, says Judith--I wish you had known her; your life would have been enriched. Barnabas murmurs agreement. Edith raised us when our parents died, explains Judith. Barnabas comforts her. She loved us all, even Quentin, says Judith--"I suppose I must look at her, mustn't I?" she asks Barnabas. Yes, he says, leading her to the coffin. She gazes at her grandmother.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #943 (1970) - Sabrina - 'You MUST take the flower and eat it.'
From "Robservations 5/16/03 - Maggie and the Zombie; Followed By a Moon Poppy"He opens the door--who's there? he asks. He hears leaves crackling, and finds Sabrina standing there, a package in her arms. I look different, don't I? she asks him--older?--I was afraid you wouldn't want to see me--you never came to me. You know why! cries Chris. I told no one your secret, she assures him. Maybe you should have, gone to the police, says Chris--you know what's going to happen tonight! She gazes down at the box in her arms and enters the cottage. What do you want? he asks. I've often tried to picture where you live, she says. Go back to your hotel, he orders. We loved each other, she reminds him. I'm the reason you are what you are, he says, the reason your hair is white, the reason you couldn't talk. That's over now, she says, I've forgotten about those years, and so must you. (generous gal) I can't--ever, he says. She hands him the box--please open it, she says. He does so, and finds a flower inside. "It will bloom as the moon rises," she explains--it may save you, Chris--I read of it--the moon poppy--you must take and eat the flower. Only a legend, he says. No, it isn't, she says--I found a journal, a new one published in England, a study of lycanthropy, which told of someone being cured--I wrote the author--he sent me this flower, which he raised himself--it's the only one left he knows about--Chris, please believe in it! He thinks it over, holding the flower. You say it's a legend, but you're holding the flower in your hand, she says, can't you believe anymore? What if it's a fraud, the man a fool? asks Chris. Believe, she tells him, believe--if you eat this flower when it blooms, you will never become that thing again-- but you must eat the flower when the moon is shining--at dawn, the flower will die.
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And once again Robservations rephrased the actual quote...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #985 (1970PT) - Alexis - 'I can understand how much you MUST miss her.'
From "#0984/0985: Robservations 06/17/03: Exit the Bride!"We see the portrait of Angelique fade into the face of Alexis, who is admiring her dead sister's room. "It's exactly as you left it," says Hoffman hoarsely, "nothing has changed." Alexis gazes at her and asks, what are you talking about?--I've never been in this room before.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0985-3.jpg)
Hoffman confidentially assures her, I understand about telling everyone you're a twin sister. But I am Angelique's sister, insists Alexis. Hoffman shakes her head--you don't have to lie to me--I always thought Angelique would come back... Alexis interrupts her--you thought Angelique would come back--that's impossible, she's dead! She is not like others, says Hoffman coldly. She certainly wasn't like anyone else, says Alexis--nevertheless, she is dead, do you hear me, she's dead, and I'm her sister--now if you would get me a nightgown, please, I'm very tired. Hoffman gives her a look, says "Certainly," then asks, which one would you like? I really can't answer that question, can I? she asks, I've never seen any of them--pick one out for me. Hoffman says of course, I'm sorry, Miss Stokes, if I said anything... It's all right, says Alexis, I understand how much you must miss her, but I wouldn't intimate such a thing to anyone else if I were you--they might be very distressed by it--and so might you. Hoffman gives her a weird look, then opens the closet and takes out a pink nightgown with furry shoulders. This was her favorite, she says. Thank you, says Alexis, it's lovely. Hoffman drapes it over a chair, gives Alexis one final look, and leaves. Alexis gazes up at Angelique's portrait.
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Great shot of Alexis and Hoffman today!
cheers, Gothick
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1100 (1970) - Daphne - 'Can there be hope for this love of ours, or MUST we be forever apart?'
From "#1099/1100: Robservations 09/10/03: Daphne Brought to Life"Daphne, now wearing a red dress of Vicki's, paces at Rose Cottage. She's placed Quentin's picture on the table and picks it up, exulting in the forgotten feeling of being alive--of having hope, of love--oh, Quentin, can there be any hope for this love of ours?--or must we be forever apart?--oh, Quentin, Quentin! (she's taken the bows from her hair, too.)
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1150 (1840) - Randall - 'I MUST. I MUST, there is an innocent woman dying in Rose Cottage.'
From "#1150/1151: Robservations 11/03/03: Gerard Gives Daphne Dreams"Roxanne implores her brother to let her get into her coffin, but Randall says he cannot--this is the only way she will find peace. Sobbing, Roxanne begs him to let her get to her coffin, but he says he can't until the sun comes up--and it's all over. Let me live, I don't want to die, she cries, not like this, oh, please don't do this to me! I must, he says, it's the only thing I can do, after what I've seen here tonight, I can't let you go on the way you are! I'm not responsible for what I've become, she wails, Randall, I can't help myself! He asks her who is responsible for making you this way, tell me! he says. There's no time, she says, please, don't put me through this torture! I must, he insists, I must, there's an innocent woman dying in Rose Cottage, the only way to save her...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1232 (1841PT) - Bramwell - 'Daphne, nothing MUST ever happen to you. Nothing.'
From " #1232/1233: Robservations 01/07/04: Daphne Falls Ill"Bramwell comes running in, looking like a little boy on Christmas day. He races to Daphne's bedside--it's happened, he exclaims--my ship has come in and we're rich! I'm so happy for you! she says, her face lighting up. Everything is going to be so different now, he promises, holding her hand, kneeling beside her--I know I haven't been a very good husband, but I've done a lot of thinking on my way back here, and everything will be different--we'll travel, you'll have everything you wanted in life. Daphne looks at his joyous face--I always wanted to hear you talk like that, she says. You don't seem very excited, he notes. I am, she assures him.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1232-3.jpg)
Something is wrong, he says--you're pale and have a fever. It's nothing, she assures him, holding his hand, the doctor was here and he said I'd be all right in a few days--hold me, Bramwell, please, hold me in your arms. He does, tightly--nothing must ever happen to you, he insists--nothing.
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I keep forgetting to post a piece of trivia regarding the May 11th's installment in the slideshow. Most probably already know this, but for those who still might not, you might be surprised to find out that the role of 1840's Randall Drew was originally created for Don Briscoe. Unfortunately, though, he was unable to play it...
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YES! YES!! YES!!! It's THE PENS!!!!
[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #95 (1966) - James Blair - 'You MUST have a fondness for fountain pens--you've hardly taken your eyes off it.'
From "#0095/0096: Robservations 07/27/01: Roger or Burke?"Blair asks Vicki if she's from Collinwood. No, I'm not from Collinsport, she says, but I work there--at a house called Collinwood. (He made a blooper.) Collinwood? he asks--I didn't know Mr. Devlin was friendly with anyone from that house--I only know Mr. Devlin in a business way. What business are you in? she asks. I have an interest in several business--jack of all trades, he says--would you excuse me if I sign some of these contracts. Vicki notices that he's signing with an exact replica of the pen she lost. Noticing she's staring, he asks if anything is wrong. No, I was looking at your pen, she says. It's a beauty, isn't it? asks Blair. Yes, agrees Vicki. Mr. Devlin gave it to me, says Blair--noting the way she's staring at it, Blair remarks that she must have a fondness for fountain pens--you've hardly taken your eyes off it. It's strange, I found one just like it, she says, at a place called Lookout Point. I don't think that's possible, he says--there are only six of these in existence, and four are in South America. South American? Asks a surprised Vicki. Yes, that's where Mr. Devlin bought it, says Blair, including the one he has--I don't think there's another like it in this country. I found an exact duplicate of that, says Vicki. Maybe you found Mr. Devlin's pen--he could have lost it, suggests Blair.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0095-2.jpg)
Oh no, I'm sure it's not Burke's, it couldn't be--because... Don't you think you'd better mention it to him, just in case? Asks Blair--if he has lost it, I'm sure he'll want it back--these pens are expensive.
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I love today's photo. Miss Hoffman at her most insidiously reassuring. Of course Sam and Joe don't really buy any of it, but from what I recall, she manages to talk them into not rocking the boat for a while longer.
G.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #308 (1967) - Julia - 'These pieces MUST be collected in any way possible, however unorthodox it might seem.'
From "#0307/0308: Robservations 01/09/02: Vicki Puts Her Foot Down"They decide to go question Barnabas at the Old House (it's daytime), and only find Julia Hoffman. Skeptical Sam isn't very friendly towards her. She insists she's just trying to maintain her disguise as an historian and is still trying to help Maggie, but hasn't come up with anything yet.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0308-2.jpg)
Sam doesn't believe her, calls her "the master of the evasive answer," and stalks away, leaving Joe to apologize for him.
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Sadly, Robservations doesn't include any sort of reference to today's quote, but Julia delivers it as she's explaining how she's trying to help Maggie. It's really unfortunate that Robservations doesn't go into this sequence in detail because it's one of my favorites for the ways in which David Ford and especially Grayson Hall play it...
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I especially love how after Sam storms off and she assures Joe she's doing all she can and he leaves, Julia repeats that she's doing all she can with an absolutely priceless smile -
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #388 (1795) - Trask - 'The devil MUST be exorcised from your body, and his handmaiden MUST be captured.'
From "#0388/0389: Robservations 03/08/02: To Save a Child"It's Josette's turn to be interrogated, and Trask is clearly smitten by how pretty she is. She barely knew Miss Winters, she says, so his insistence that the governess is the witch and meant her harm seems to make no sense. He gazes at the pitchfork on Josette's hand, the devil's brand, he calls it, and says the devil wants to entice her. The brand comes and goes, she explains, and she does feel differently when it's there than when it isn't. She is being possessed by the devil, Trask says, and he must exorcise it from her!
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #612 (1968) - Angelique - 'You MUST not disobey me.'
From " Robservations 8/20/02 - #612/613 - Barnabas, Joe and Angelique"In the woods, Barnabas hears the howling of the dogs. "I hear you calling me," he says. "Why don't you appear?" Looking especially lovely, Angelique does. Why did you summon me? he asks. I'm very angry at you, you disobeyed me, the vampire says--you allowed Joe to live. How do you know? wonders Barnabas. Never mind, I just do, she says--I ordered you to destroy him and you didn't do it. I couldn't, says Barnabas--I couldn't let him die. I told you he WOULD die--you must not disobey me, she says sternly. I have to, he says. "You won't," she says, "You can't, and I'll see that you don't." No, says Barnabas. "Joe Haskell will die," she says, "and you will be responsible." "Me?" asks Barnabas, his face twisting with horror.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0612-3.jpg)
"Yes," she says, delightedly, "I want you to be the guilty one. I want you to kill Joe Haskell and live with the guilt for eternity."
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Psycho Vampilique was so scary! Great photo!
Thanks MB!
G.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #779 (1897) - Carl - 'There's a coffin in there, I swear it--you MUST believe me!'
From "Robservations 1/23/03 - #778-779 - One Hand Clapping"Carl enters, in a frenzy, commanding that Quentin get rid of Magda--I won't speak in front of her. She chucks Carl under the chin and asks, don't you like me anymore? Carl turns away and says, just go, please. It's always a pleasure to leave this house, says Magda--Quentin, Barnabas wants to see you this evening, at dusk. Carl reacts--dusk, yes! He asks Quentin, where are Judith and Edward? Both are dreaming of Judith's money (funny), says Q. We must wake them, says Carl, we must do something. Do what? asks Quentin--there are so many things waiting, such a choice. Not about this, says Carl--sometimes I wishes I hadn't had the dream--the one where Pansy told me the vampire isn't dead. Dream again, says Q--Edward described the staking of Dirk in great, graphic detail. No, says Carl, not Dirk, there's another, Pansy said so in my dream--she said who made Dirk a vampire. Laura, guesses Quentin. No, says Carl--I can prove it--I saw the vampire go to his coffin--I know you won't believe this. Quentin suggests, you've gone mad. No, says Carl--Pansy told me to go to the mausoleum--there's a coffin there, I swear it--you must believe me--I know who the vampire is! Tell me, demands Quentin. "Barnabas," says Carl. Quentin tips his head back and laughs; his laughter fades as realization strikes him--Our cousin we never see during the day, who always appears at dusk, says Q.
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I keep forgetting to post a piece of trivia regarding the May 11th's installment in the slideshow. Most probably already know this, but for those who still might not, you might be surprised to find out that the role of 1840's Randall Drew was originally created for Don Briscoe. Unfortunately, though, he was unable to play it...
Wow, this is definitely news to me, MB. Now I will forever be lamenting what could have been. [ghost_sad]
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I will forever be lamenting what could have been. [ghost_sad]
Indeed...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #979 (1970) - Nicholas - 'You MUST revenge this--Jeb Hawkes MUST die!'
From " Robservations 6/12/03 - #978-979 - Barnabas Turns to Ang; Widows' Hill Again"Sky returns to Nicholas, gazing in consternation at the body. A ghost rises from it, stands, and says, Sky, you are alone now--all alone!--but I will help you, you must avenge this--Jeb Hawkes must die! Sky nods, eager to comply.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1022 (1970PT) - Buffie - 'You MUST think I'm some kind of a fool.'
From "#1022/1023: Robservations 07/16/03: Yaeger Lusts For Maggie"Lab - We see the cute little lab animals in their cages. Cyrus looks through a microscope. You're always working and I'm always interrupting you, says Buffie--listen here, when I get something on my mind, I can't get it off--I mean not until I've settled it, at least--you know where John Yaeger is. I'm afraid I don't, insists Cyrus. You know a lot more than you're letting on, she says, and for some reason won't tell me--you must think I'm a fool--what kind of work could Yaeger do for you?--if he picked up a test tube, he'd break it. Cyrus finally raises his head from the microscope and looks at her, calling he "Miss Harrington." You used to call me Buffie, she reminds him (when)? Whatever association I had with Yaeger is strictly between us, says Cyrus. Buffie pursues--no it's not--you know what I think?--I guessed what he does for you--he LIVES! WHAT? demands Cyrus. Yes, he lives while you work, says Buffie--he's having a ball while you're making pretty colors in those test tubes.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1064 (1995) - Barnabas - 'We simply MUST know what happened.'
From "#1064/1065: Robservations 08/14/03: Madness & Death"Mrs. Johnson paces the dark drawing room of the Old House. She looks out the window and sees Barnabas and Julia returning. They enter the house; he begins to light candles. Mrs. Johnson comes out and asks them, did Carolyn tell you anything? Nothing at all, he says. You must not blame her, says Mrs. Johnson, she's blocked it all out--too painful. We know that, says Barnabas, we didn't try to torment her--we simply must know what happened, who this spirit is and how it got control of Collinwood. Why? she asks, what good would it do, you can't prevent it, why add the burden of those sorrows? We were just trying to tell Carolyn that we CAN prevent it, explains Julia. Can prevent it?--you're as mad as she is! exclaims Mrs. Johnson. Look at u very carefully, urges Barnabas--you noted that we haven't changed since you saw us 25 years ago--some terrible disturbance in time brought us here. And when we get back in 1970, says Julia, we can stop everything that's happening here.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1126 (1840) - Lamar - 'My father's last remains MUST be found!'
From "#1125/1126: Robservations 09/29/03: A Headless Body; a Jeweled Mask"Mr. Stiles, are you responsible for bringing Miss Faye to this establishment? asks Trask. Yes, says Gerard, I am. She has many powers which should be used for the good of man, says Trask. I'm sure she would agree with you there, says Gerard. Do you know if Barnabas Collins has talked with her recently? asks Trask. Why would he? wonders Gerard.. There are many things, perhaps, that Barnabas Collins doesn't want brought to light, says Trask--he might try to dissuade her from doing what she should consider her duty--my father's last remains must be found!--you seem a good judge of character--what is you opinion of Barnabas Collins? I have made none, sir, replies Gerard. You are in an excellent position to find out much about him, says Trask. Only if it is worth my while, says Gerard. It can be, says Trask. Smiling, Gerard praises Trask's simplicity. Then we do understand each other, grins Trask.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1234 (1841PT) - Carrie - 'You MUST believe me!'
From "#1234/1235: Robservations 01/09/04: Grisly Discovery"Cottage - I'm sorry, Melanie, for not being able to tell you more, says Carrie, unable to look directly at her. I was so certain you knew, says Melanie--when you said the image was becoming clearer, I thought suddenly you saw my mother's face and was going to tell me. Perhaps I would have if Julia hadn't walked in, says Carrie, but she did. Yes, she did, says Melanie bitterly. I'm terribly tired and would like to go to bed, says Carrie. Why are you so upset? asks Melanie. I'm not upset, I'm tired, I told you! says Carrie. Are you keeping something from me? asks Melanie. No! says Carrie immediately--honestly, you must believe me! Very well, says Melanie, I believe you
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #17 (1966) - Bill - 'That's the way it MUST have been planned.'
From "#0017/0018: Robservations 05/30/01: David's Case of the Guilts"Showing Roger a drawn diagram, Malloy explains the brakes run on hydraulic fluid and there's a master cylinder under the hood--the fluid's in there--when you step on the brake pedal, what you're doin' is forcing the fluid from the master cylinder to the separate cylinders on each brake, and that's what stops the car. Where does this piece come in? asks Roger. This piece, the bleeder valve, explains Malloy, was missing, and left a little hole where it should have been--and every time you stepped on the brake pedal, you forced a stream of hydraulic fluid out of that hole--do that a dozen times, there's no fluid left at all.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0017-3.jpg)
That's exactly what happened, says Roger--the brakes were working fine until I got about halfway down that hill. That's the way it must have been planned. I've got to be sure about this, says Roger--could this piece have come off by itself? Never heard of it happen, says Bill. Is it hard to remove? asks Roger. Easy with a wrench or a pair of pliers, says Malloy. Then that's it, says Roger--Devlin came to the house this afternoon and made arrangements for me to meet him in town tonight--what was to prevent him from going to the garage and tampering with my car to make sure I didn't get down that hill? Malloy rises from his chair and says it's possible, but neither of them can prove it.
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Great to see a shot of Bill Malloy today! I wish he'd been kept on the show longer. Apparently the actor is something of an enigma. I've read that almost no information exists about his life or career. Presumably a NYC stage actor.
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That's very interesting that there's little information about Frank Schofield's life and career - I hadn't realized that. The sad thing is that if one was to judge by Art Wallace's Shadows on the Wall bible, Bill Malloy was originally intended to be a major character on the show - if I remember correctly, I think Bill was eventually going to have a romantic relationship with Liz, and there are hints of that in his eps. But, of course, things didn't work out that way, mostly due to a decision involving Roger/Louis Edmonds. When they decided not to kill off Roger, which was the original plan, Bill was sacrificed instead. I can't say I'm upset that they decided to keep Louis on the show because I can't even begin to imagine the original show without him. But it might have been interesting to see what Frank might have gotten to do if he'd lasted long enough to get to play other characters. I wonder if he was ever approached to return as another character? The fact that he didn't return could have been due to several reasons, though chief among them may have been that he was working another job or perhaps that he might not have left the show on the best of terms when he was expecting to be around a lot longer but had his contract option dropped so soon. Though, unlike other DS actors, I can't say I've ever seen where a character was created with him in mind but he ended up not playing it...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #204 (1967) - Willie - 'You MUST be Mrs. Stoddard's brother.'
From "#0204/0205: Robservations 10/15/01: Willie Goes Too Far"Drawing room - Roger looks through the mail. Willie enters and introduces himself, saying he must be Mrs. Stoddard's brother. May I ask what you're doing in this house? asks Roger. I'm a houseguest, explains Willie. Invited by whom? asks Roger. Your sister, says Willie, it was nice of her to invite me, she's a gracious lady. Roger surveys him as if he were a cockroach, asking how long he's known his sister. Willie says since last night, Jason introduced them. In other words, says Roger in clipped tones, you're a guest of Mr. McGuire? I guess you could put it that way, says Willie, he and Jason have been friends a long time
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #429 (1796) - Abigail - 'To save us all, we MUST bear much, we MUST use every power at our command, we...'
From "#0429/0430: Robservations 04/05/02: Come Back to Me!"Collinwood, drawing room - Trask tells Abigail that the tragedies will continue to befall the Collins family as long as the witch lives. She's angry the judge is prolonging the trial--could he possibly be under Miss Winters' influence? Trask doesn't think so--Bradford is the problem. I have made repeated attempts to indicate his error, says Trask. Make it clear to him that he cannot advance without the influence of our family, says Abigail.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0429-2.jpg)
Trask decides to pay Bradford a visit. I wish we could find that book, says Abigail, to save us all, we must bear much.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #466 (1968) - Dr. Lang - 'Mr. Collins, you and I MUST talk.'
From " #0465/0466: Robservations 05/01/02: Elopement, Interrupted; Mad Doc"Lang makes sure the room is completely darkened and is sitting beside Barnabas as he awakens, asking where he is. He looks at Lang. "Who are you?" he asks. Dr. Eric Lang. Barnabas remembers the accident and is panic-stricken about Vicki. Lang assures him she's fine and will be released in a day. Barnabas tries to leave, but Lang orders him to stay here--you've had a lot of medicine and you're suffering from shock. Lie down, urges Lang. Barnabas asks the time. "Nearly four," answers Lang. Call Collinwood to send a car for me immediately, commands Barnabas.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0466-4.jpg)
Lang says, I've been trying to tell you--you've been injected with new and experimental drugs--I had no choice but to use them--you must stay so I can study the effects--this is vital to both of us. Only one thing is important to me, says Barnabas passionately. "To be home before dark?" asks Lang, upsetting Barnabas. Why are you asking--what do you know about me? demands Barn. You must stay in this room, says Lang, I must speak to you. "Tomorrow," insists Barnabas. "After dark?" counters Lang. "Then come to Collinwood," says Barnabas wearily.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #731 (1897) - Laura - 'You've been drinking again. Oh I really MUST have you very worried.'
From 'Robservations 11/18/02 - #730/731 - Quentin and His "Dead" Mistress'Quentin drunkenly sits by the fireplace and tells Angelique she made him a promise, and she owes it to him to keep it. He helped her, now she must help him! He sways around, pissed off. Laura comes in, asking if he's taken to talking to himself--a very bad habit. What are you doing Here? he demands. I'm going to be staying in the cottage, didn't Edward tell you? she asks. Yes, says Quentin, annoyed. Are you up to your old occult tricks? she asks--if you're imploring your own dark deities to get rid of me, you can forget it, she says. He walks toward her unsteadily. "You're dead," he says. She notes he's been drinking again, so she must really have him very worried. I saw you die in Alexandria, he says, his face an inch from hers. You imagined it, she insists. Quentin, pouting, says I didn't--you're dead, aren't you?--answer!
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I absolutely love Laura's scenes with Quentin. The chemistry between Diana Millay and David Selby is exceptional and their dialogue/insults just crackle. I once asked Diana Millay if they ever improvised any of it, but she insisted that it was always all on the page. A testament to how often the writing for 1897 was first rate...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #281 (1967) - Vicki(possessed by Josette) - 'He MUSTN'T catch me!'
From "#0281/0282: Robservations 12/12/01: Josette Speaks Through Vicki"Old House drawing room - As this ep begins, the seance is in full swing--Vicki is in a deep trance, apparently reliving the night Josette died. She IS Josette, being pursued by. . .who? "He's getting closer!" cries Vicki/Josette--"He mustn't catch me!" Liz and Barnabas are concerned (well, Barnabas is afraid he's going to be exposed) and try to stop what's happening. "I've got to jump!" gasps Vicki. Just when it seems Vicki/Josette is about to reveal who her pursuer is, Barnabas leaps from his chair and shouts, "NO!!!", putting a stop to Vicki's trance. She falls unconscious to the table.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #545 (1968) - Cassandra - 'You MUST not die through magic--Nicholas would surely know that I was responsible.'
From "Robservations 7/1/02 - Stokes Demands Answers - #544/545"Cassandra is listening to Lang's tape for the umpteenth time. She smiles as the music resumes, then turns off the recorder. She leaves the drawing room, weapon in hand, and goes to the West Wing, where Adam lies asleep. 2 AM - She finds the door locked, holds out her hand and opens it via witchcraft, with a gentle wave of her hand. She enters, gazes at Adam for a moment, and says to herself he must not die by magic or Nicholas will know she is responsible. She must kill him the human way-and so she raises an axe above his unsuspecting head.
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Actually, we see both of Cassandra's hands while she is in the drawing room and at no point does she have any sort of weapon in hand. However, if one is observant, one will notice glimpses of the axe handle and blade as Cassandra approaches the door to Adam's room - but if one has no idea that she's going to have an axe later on, one might not even notice those glimpses because they're very minor. Nothing is given away...
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Cassie Collins took an axe,
Give the monster 40 whacks...
Today's photo really deserves a special prize! Fabulous work MB!
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Today's photo really deserves a special prize! Fabulous work MB!
I had a feeling you might like it (and here it is again -
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Cassie Collins took an axe,
Give the monster 40 whacks...
Love it! MPI should embroider it on pillows!! [ghost_grin]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #796 (1897) - Julianka - 'I MUST begin at the moment when the moon begins to descend to the earth, the moment before the moon disappears, for when it does, it MUST take the curse with it to the underside of time.'
From "Robservations 1/5/03 - #796/797 - Quentin's Bacon is Saved; Another Curse"Barnabas lifts the box containing the hand and asks Julianka, how will you save Quentin--how? You ask too many questions, complains Julianka. I'm concerned for his safety, says Barn. You still do not trust me? she asks. I must know what will happen, he insists. You can never know, she says--my great-grandmother took pity on Count Petofi, turned him back from wolf to man, and it's her secret I know, but I am the only one who will know it, until my daughter is born--"This hand and I are the only ones who know." We tried to use the hand before, says Barn. Yes, how brave you and Magda were, scoffs Julianka, holding the hand in hers--only I can guide the hand. Must you use it? demands Barnabas. Yes, and that's all I will say, says Julianka, returning the hand to the box--there is much to be done--this must be done the moment before the moon disappears, for when it does, it must take the curse with it to the underside of time. Barnabas, puzzled, says, I don't know where Quentin is. Find him, orders Julianka--I must go get precious herbs--the leaf of the nightshade, the prickly stem of the devil's satch--in the woods--I will find them and come back in time--have Quentin here, she tells him, and leaves.
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Julianka! Even Magda was afraid of her.
There was this one fan who had a cult for actress Diana Davila. Grayson and Davila worked together again in the long lost ABC Wide World of Mystery movie, "The Two Deaths of Sean Doolittle." Perhaps one of these days that film will see the light of day once more...
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Julianka! Even Magda was afraid of her.
After a curse like the one Julianka put on Magda, anyone would have been afraid of her. [ghost_wink]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #466 (1968) - Julia - 'I MUST have an ambulance immediately.'
From "#0465/0466: Robservations 05/01/02: Elopement, Interrupted; Mad Doc"Julia, on the phone in Barnabas' room, is ordering an ambulance. Lang comes in. I knows who you are, he says, we know each other. I have been treating Barnabas, she says, who is in no condition to stay here. You can't move him, insists Lang, but Julia says only she completely understands his case. What is your diagnosis? asks Lang, and she says it's a rare blood disorder. It IS rare, he agrees, and difficult to control. What name has she give to this rare disease, he asks, but she evades the question. She starts taking Barn's clothing from the closet. Lang knows what it is--and first asks to see Julia's neck--he saw strange marks on Vicki and wonders if Julia also has them. (she wishes, sigh!) She is again evasive, demanding the necessary clearance to take Barnabas out. It's very nearly dawn, he observes shrewdly.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0466-3.jpg)
I have a lot to do, she says nervously, she isn't sure what the transfusion given in the hospital will do to him. Lang points out Barn had almost no blood, no pulse, no heartbeat--I envy you such an unusually interesting case, he says, but she insists they're wasting time. Lang has an interest in bizarre medicine and wants to discuss Barnabas, a member of the living dead, now. Your words, not mine, says Julia.
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I remember originally watching this ep like it was yesterday - it was just one exciting, on the edge of your seat scene after another. And thankfully RD hadn't yet become as annoying as he would as Jeff Clark, so the fact that he's in the ep didn't diminish it one iota. In fact, wondering if he was or wasn't Peter added to the excitement.
And today's quote marks the first time a second "MUST" quote has been taken from an episode. The first (Dr. Lang - 'Mr. Collins, you and I MUST talk.') was back on May 26th. But most certainly this is but the first example of that happening. When it comes to some eps, it seems like every other word out of the characters' mouths is "must"!! [ghost_wink]
Starting tomorrow the slideshow will begin the previously announced "30 Days Of To Tell Or Not To Tell" sub-theme. I've been having a lot of fun picking out quotes for it...
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The new theme sounds intriguing. I'm sure however there are enough examples of MUST on DS to last perhaps 2 years, not just one. It was that kind of show. You will be COMPELLED to say you MUST!
Today's shot is the prelude to one of my favorite scenes in the entire series. When Dr. Lang makes his dramatic statement to Julia, it looks as if Addison Powell is struggling not to crack up--but the weird look in his eyes actually lends credence to this doctor's truly "bizarre" concept of medicine.
Of course, just half a year or so earlier, Julia had been standing in front of a bubbling cauldron in the middle of a classic mad scientist lab in the Old House basement, dropping very peculiar looking pellets into a frothing brew...
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I'm sure however there are enough examples of MUST on DS to last perhaps 2 years, not just one. It was that kind of show. You will be COMPELLED to say you MUST!
There's more like enough to go on for ten years! Though we won't do it for that long. Maybe three years - we'll see...
Today's shot is the prelude to one of my favorite scenes in the entire series. When Dr. Lang makes his dramatic statement to Julia, it looks as if Addison Powell is struggling not to crack up--but the weird look in his eyes actually lends credence to this doctor's truly "bizarre" concept of medicine.
Exactly.
Of course, just half a year or so earlier, Julia had been standing in front of a bubbling cauldron in the middle of a classic mad scientist lab in the Old House basement, dropping very peculiar looking pellets into a frothing brew...
Yes, Julia wouldn't have much of a leg to stand on if she wanted to criticize Lang for practicing "bizarre medicine." [ghost_nowink]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1204 (1841PT) - Possessed Melanie - 'They don't pay any attention to you, do they?--you TELL them what they MUST do, and then you die!'
From "#1203/1204: Robservations 12/11/03: Naive Fiancee"Melanie comes in, laughing uproariously. Why aren't you ready for the funeral? Flora asks her daughter and she and Quentin stare at Melanie, shocked. Melanie goes over to the coffin, puts her hands on it and says, giggling, "They don't pay any attention to you, do they?--you tell them what they must do, and then you die!--but they don't have that lottery, oh, no, they're much too smart for that!" Melanie, please! begs Flora. Melanie continues, "It must go on, don't they realize that, the lottery must happen again!"(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1204-3.jpg)
She laughs, chillingly.
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I've picked one of my favorite 1841PT scenes to launch the "30 Days Of To Tell Or Not To Tell" sub-theme. No one played possessed better than Nancy Barrett, and the writers often imbued humor into those types of scenes for her. Perhaps no other scene is a better example of that than this one from Ep #1204. And it's quite obvious that NB had a field day playing it! And by contrast, the way Joan Bennett and David Selby played Flora and Quentin's horror at her behavior only makes what NB did as Possessed Melanie all the better...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1117 (1840) - Julia - 'You MUST TELL me!'
From "#1117/1118: Robservations 09/23/03: Ben Attacked--By What?"Julia waves the prism in front of Roxanne and asks, what's the last thing you remember? Eyes focused on the prism, Roxanne says, I remember leaving Collinwood to go home. What happened then? asks Julia. I got home and was waiting for someone, says Rox. What were you waiting for? asks Julia. It was...it was...says Roxanne. An open window bangs; the candles blow out. You must tell me! says Julia, suddenly aware something strange is going on. She closes the banging window, then goes to re-light the candles. Hearing something outside the room, she goes to look around, feeling a chill. Is anyone down there? she calls over the stair railing. She returns to the lightning filled room and closes the door. Roxanne is gone! Julia looks around.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1061 (1995) - Mrs. Johnson - 'You MUSTN'T ask and I MUSTN'T TELL.'
From "#1060/1061: Robservations 08/12/03: From PT to the RT Future!"Suddenly coming back to herself, looking crazed, scared, Mrs. Johnson, says, I beg your pardon--Barnabas asks if David died. Now evasive, Mrs. Johnson says yes, he just died, that's all. We've been to Collinwood and know something terrible happened, says Julia--tell us what it was. Did it have anything to do with David's death? asks Barn. I don't know what you're talking about, she replies, frightened. You do, says Barnabas, tell us what happened. Nothing, she says, shaking. That's not true and you know it, says Julia. Please don't hurt me, begs Mrs. Johnson, I never hurt anybody, you know, I only tried to help. We're not going to harm you, Barnabas assures her, but you must tell us what you know happened at Collinwood and to David. Please, I can't talk about it, she says. Julia comfortingly holds the elderly woman's arms and reminds her, you were our friend, you know how we loved everyone at Collinwood, and now they're gone. Gone, yes, all gone, agrees Mrs. Johnson sorrowfully. Where and why? asks Julia. You must not ask and I must not tell (is this the military?), says Mrs. Johnson. Why not? asks Julia. Because it was too horrible, says Mrs. Johnson--why do you think I come here at night to put flowers on his grave, why can't I come in the day and see the sun and the grass and the flowers around where he is buried?--because no one is supposed to have anything to do with anyone named Collins--you're not even supposed to mention the name!
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Despite what Robservations says, just as the quote is written, Mrs. Johnson actually says "mustn't" both times not "must not."
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I'm so glad Mrs Johnson appeared in a couple of episodes of the 1995 storyline. She was seen so seldom in any of the episodes in 1970. I think at that point, Clarice had found more regular work on another soap, but I'm not sure about that.
Good photo!
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I think at that point, Clarice had found more regular work on another soap, but I'm not sure about that.
At the time she was also on The Secret Storm. In fact, there was an article entitled Both Shows Claim Her in one of the daytime magazines. And it was her role on that soap that prevented her from being in hoDS...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #996 (1970PT) - Alexis - 'Please TELL me, I MUST know!'
From "#0996/0997: Robservations 06/25/03: Yaeger & Buffy"Trask locks the front door of Collinwood. Alexis walks halfway downstairs and asks him, who are you--what are you doing? Though stunned to see her, he covers it well--I'm Trask, the butler,he explains--I've been away. Oh, yes, she says. Surely Mr. Collins has mentioned me? asks Trask, sounding wounded. Yes, of course, says Alexis, coming the rest of the way downstairs, sorry for my abruptness. Were you told about me? she asks nervously. He identifies her as Miss Alexis, Mrs. Collins' twin sister--is there anything I can do for you? I was looking for Quentin, she says, have you seen him? Yes, he took Amy to visit the Loomis' at the Old House, says Trask. So, he decided to take Hannah Stokes' advice after all, she says--did he say why he was taking Amy there? She enjoys visiting her cousin Carolyn from time to time, says Trask. Does she always go there this time of night? asks Alexis.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0996-2.jpg)
I really couldn't say, says Trask, uncomfortable--if you'll excuse me... If Mr. Collins is out of the house, asks Alexis, why have you bolted the door? Trask stiffens--I'll open it when he comes back, he says. Is it always your habit to answer questions indirectly? She asks--why did you bolt the door? Because...I really can't talk about it, ma'am, he says. Please tell me if something happened to induce Quentin to take Amy from the house, says Alexis, i must know. I don't know what you could be referring to, he replies. Trask, she says warningly. He admits something has happened--you must help us, help all of us--we must leave this house, all of us!
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The way Robservations presents what Alexis says to Trask is different from the way it plays in the ep. What Alexis actually says is "Trask, has something happened? Something to cause Mr. Collins to take Amy out of the house? Please tell me, I must know!" That's why today's quote appears as it does...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #978 (1970) - Chris - 'Sabrina, you MUST TELL me what happened, you MUST!'
From "Robservations 6/12/03 - #978-979 - Barnabas Turns to Ang; Widows' Hill Again"Chris asks Sabrina what happened--I want to get a doctor. I want Julia to treat me, insists Sabrina. He keeps asking what happened, but Sabrina won't talk; she just asks for Julia again. Chris gets Quentin on the phone, who says, Julia went into town a short while ago. Do you know where she went? asks Chris. No, says Q--is something wrong? Hearing something happened to Sabrina, Quentin promises, I'll be right down. Chris kneels beside the weak Sabrina. You must tell me what happened, he insists, you must--but she is silent.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #837 (1897) - Barnabas - 'Try to TELL us, try to remember, think where you came from, what you knew there, what you MUST remember.'
From Robservations 3/4/03 - #836-837 - Quentin's Romantic Tangles Hit the Fan"At the old rectory, with lots of stained glass all around, Barnabas paces. Quentin comes in with Julia in tow. She doesn't recognize you, notes Quentin. Perhaps the journey through time was too much for her, suggests Barnabas. Julia looks at him. We must question her, says Barnabas, we have so little time to find out. Find out what? asks Q. Why, when and who kills you, replies Barnabas--I have a feeling that Julia, when she saw the letter, learned something about your death that was so important, she risked coming through time to tell me. Yes, but what? asks Quentin.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0837-4.jpg)
I'm not sure, says Barnabas--somewhere locked in her mind she knows something we must know before it's too late. You're really sure something is going to happen to me, aren't you? asks Q. Yes, replies Barnabas. He goes to Julia and gently asks, "What is it, Julia? Try to tell us, try to remember, think where you came from, what you knew there, what you MUST remember." I'm sleepy, complains Julia--I need some sleep--and she drifts off in the chair. I can't force the knowledge from her, says Barnabas, even if I had the time, which I don't--I must go now, it's almost dawn. Dawn, of September 10th, 1897, adds Quentin. Stay with her, says Barnabas, perhaps she will remember. And if she doesn't? asks Quentin bitterly--if Charity is right, this could be the last time we two will see each other!
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #679 (1969) - David - 'You MUSTN'T TELL!'
From "Robservations 10/7/02 - #678/679 - Maggie Follows David Into Quentin's Lair"On the landing, David stops Amy and tells her to be silent--Quentin will make them sick! Amy says the adults won't let them. David thinks they won't believe them and will punish them for going into the West Wing. Amy is insistent that they finish it, but David reminds her they must do as Quentin says. But we didn't know what he was like, says Amy. David shouts, "We do now, and don't you forget it!" He twists her arm painfully behind her back and covers her mouth.
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As you can see today's quote doesn't even appear in Robservations. The fact is that last month, as she was working on her quotes, Midnite came across it while looking for something else, so we have her to thank for finding it. [ghost_smiley]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #610 (1968) - Eve - 'Nicholas, I'll do anything you want me to do, but you MUST TELL me.'
From "Robservations 8/19/02 - #610/611 - Back in Time; Harry's Repulsive Order"She asks him to answer one question for her, she deserves an answer--who was she and where did she come from before the experiment? You were no one, nothing, he says. You're lying, says Eve--I know I lived another life--there is someone I knew in another lifetime who I recognized--I want to know more about him--he loved me, though I don't know when, where or why--tell me!(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0610-4.jpg)
Someone you knew, muses Nicholas, in another lifetime. . .that's fascinating, he says. Then it's true, I have lived before, she exults. The less she knows about that life, the better, Nicholas says--I want to know about HIM--not who he was before, but who he is now. Eve doesn't want to endanger the man, who might take her away from Adam. You're not stupid, says Nick--you know it would be foolish to let anyone take you away from Adam. What harm would it do to know about my past? asks Eve. Nicholas again asks who the man is. Jeff Clark, she replies--I know he's Peter Bradford, but I don't know how or why. Blair asks how long ago this man lived. I only know it was long ago, says Eve. If that is true, says Nick, they are one and the same--and forces are at work I don't know about. She doesn't understand; neither does Nick--I must find out. Eve says she will do anything he wants her to do, but he must tell her. Nick says he will let HER tell HIM. He has her sit at a table, turns off the lights, and assures her everything will be quite clear.
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Wonderful shot, MB!
That scene is one of many that helps make the 1968 storyline one of my favorites, even though it's often heavily criticized by fans. It is when I started watching the show (a few months prior to this moment, in the middle of the Dream Curse) so it will always be my sentimental favorite.
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Wonderful shot, MB!
That scene is one of many that helps make the 1968 storyline one of my favorites
And here it is for those -
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It's no secret that I love Nicholas and that I love Eve - and when they're in scenes together it's all the better! I was thrilled when I discovered that quote from Eve because it's perfect for what we're doing with the slideshow this month.
I started watching the show (a few months prior to this moment, in the middle of the Dream Curse) so it will always be my sentimental favorite.
I started watching DS in September of 1967, but I nearly completely missed the Eve period when it was originally on because, as I've mentioned before, back then a parent group and a religious group had successfully persuaded the two local ABC affiliates in my area not to run the show at 4pm. One moved it to 8:30am and the other canceled DS outright. In the later market it was picked up by a UHF station and shown at 2:30pm, still too early for kids who were in school. Thankfully the ViewMaster set covered a lot of the eps I missed, so that helped me to find out what was going on, but I didn't get to see the actual eps until 1987 in syndication, almost 20 years after they'd originally run.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #408 (1796) - Barnabas - 'Never TELL her, I MUST never TELL her.'
From "#0407/0408: Robservations 03/21/02: Bedrest For Barnabas"Angelique caresses Barnabas' hair. She knows he almost told Josette about her, but that isn't important. His family knows now, and will want to see him. If he doesn't keep his mouth shut about her to them, Josette will die. One word, and Josette is doomed! Barnabas agrees he must never tell her anything--he must save her.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #201 (1967) - Carolyn - 'You MUST TELL me!'
From #0200/0201: Robservations 10/11/01: Willie and James Dean, Separated at Birth?"In the study, Vicki tells Carolyn that she finally got David to bed, and it was Jason who found him, in the basement. What was he doing there? asks Carolyn. Jason claimed he was looking for David, says Vicki, because he knew she was trying to find him, at least that's what David thinks, but Vicki doesn't, especially since he said he was going up to his room and not look for David, and besides...she's got to stop thinking everything that man says is a lie. You must tell me, insists Carolyn. Vicki tells her when she came downstairs, Jason was standing, listening, outside the drawing room door--he said he wanted a book in there and was waiting for the conversation to be finished. Carolyn doesn't believe that for a moment, she neither likes nor trusts Jason; but she doesn't believe he's an old friend of her mother's, no matter what she says. It's not like your mother to lie, says Vicki, and Carolyn agrees, Jason is making her mother lie. How do you know? asks Vicki. Carolyn can tell, Liz seems afraid of him, as if he has some hold over her. Not possible, says Vicki, her mother is a strong woman, she wouldn't let anyone do such a thing to her.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0201-3.jpg)
Carolyn asks her how she explains it all--his being here, and don't say it's because he's an old friend--he isn't a friend of her mother's or hers--Mr. McGuire isn't a friend of anyone.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #150 (1967) - Liz - 'Someone MUST TELL her that she can't see David anymore!'
From "#0150/0151: Robservations 09/05/01: Strange Visitation"Everyone's against me, says David, nobody wanted me to have that painting--nobody wants me to have it now--you all hate me--you hate me! And he races from the room, upstairs, Liz calling plaintively after him. Vicki comes out of the kitchen, asking what's the matter. He just found out about the painting, says Liz, you'd better go upstairs and try to calm him down. I will, says Vicki, and heads upstairs. You certainly dealt deftly with him, says Liz sarcastically. (great father #3) I was very direct, I admit, says Roger--it's all part of the growing up process, he's got to learn it sooner or later, this is the first step. You really don't seem to care what you say to him, says Liz, how much you hurt him, how much you alienate him. That's why I'm so sure he's be much better off with his mother, says Roger. Are you? asks Liz. Absolutely, says Roger. (#4) Let me tell you something, she says, I can see right through your little campaign of giving David to Laura, but I won't let you do it--the child is frightened of her--and I've had enough of her and the air of mystery that surrounds her--someone must tell her she can't see David anymore.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0150-2.jpg)
Don't do that, says Roger. I'm going to do it--right now, says Liz, and marches off determinedly, out the door. Roger looks perturbed.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #53 (1966) - Vicki - 'You MUST have heard me TELL Joe it was seaweed.'
From "#0053/0054: Robservations 06/25/01: Collinsport, Patterson's Town"For the last time, there was no dead man down there, Vicki insists to David, who now sits on his bed, thumbing through the book--you were listening at the door, so you must have heard me tell Joe it was seaweed. Yes, says David, but I also heard you talking about Mr. Malloy. He's old enough not to have to tell people his comings and goings, insists Vicki. David makes a face and says, "Not anymore--I think my father killed him!" That's a horrible thing to say! Vicki tells him, sitting on the bed beside him. Is it horrible to tell the truth? he asks. But it isn't the truth, she says, you don't know a thing about it. I know what I saw in my crystal ball, don't I? he asks. It's in your mind, says Vicki, not true, it's all in your imagination.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1172 (1840) - Judard - 'You MUST go to Quentin and TELL him what danger you are in.'
From "#1171/1172: Robservations 11/18/03: Another Brick in the Wall"Joanna really wants to kill me! cries Daphne. What else can we think? he asks--she moved toward the bed and when she found it empty, she vanished. Do you think I should leave Collinwood? she asks. No, he says, it's the one thing you must not do--there are answers here, and we will find them. She shakes her head--Joanna was so good to me in life, she'd never try to hurt anyone--I don't understand this. There are answers, Gerard assures her, and we will find them--perhaps if we communicated with her in some way. We already tried that, we had a seance, says Daphne, she appeared, but only for a few seconds, then disappeared. If we can't communicate directly, perhaps indirectly we can, he suggests--when Quentin confided in me about the notes, he told me about the great oak tree, where he and Joanna used to meet. That's right, says Daphne, she even left two of the notes there. If Quentin would write another note, suggests Gerard, and have someone leave it there for her, a note explaining how he feels about you, then I'm sure she would understand.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1172-1.jpg)
How would we know? asks Daphne. She would be bound to answer Quentin's note, he says, and that way, we'd know everything. You may be right, she says. You sound a bit doubtful, he says. I'm thinking about Quentin, the chance he would be taking, she says, they've already accused him once of trying to communicate with the dead; if anyone should find the note, they could accuse him again. It is the only chance we have, he says--I'd do it if I were in his position--for you--you must go to Quentin and tell him what danger you are in.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1034 (1970PT) - Cyrus - 'I MUST TELL them everything!'
From "#1034/1035: Robservations 07/25/03: Cyrus' Sad End; Hoffman KNOWS!"Yaeger returns to Cyrus' lab, turns on the light, takes down the map and opens the safe. He reaches for the antidote--only enough for this one time, he says, and then... The cops knock at the door. Yaeger quickly drinks down his alibi.
The cops are still knocking. Cyrus picks up the empty bottle--this is the end, he says, the last of the potion--I must tell them everything!
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Unusually tasteful shirt and tie for Cyrus--as worn moments ago by Yeagar, perhaps; I can't recall now. I wonder if Stanley Simmons had taken over from Ramse Mostoller at this point on wardrobe duty; I believe so.
G.
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I'm also partial to that shirt - here it is for those who may have missed it:
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A lot of John Yeager's clothes were nifty. He may have been a reprehensible human being, but Yeager was highly fashionable. But then at the outset that was expressly mentioned as one of his traits.
And I checked and Stanley Simmons had indeed already taken over as costume designer...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #948 (1970) - Josette's Ghost - 'I will TELL you what you MUST know, now and forever.'
From "Robservations 5/21/03 - #948-949"Barnabas goes to Josette's grave. Everyone is ready to go, to move against the Leviathans, except me, muses Barnabas--I can't as long as I have any doubt about you, Josette. Her music begins to play. Barnabas calls, "Who is it? Who's there?--Josette, is that you?" She appears, lovely in her wedding gown and veil, minus the protruding golf eyeball. It is I, she says, and I will tell you what you must know, how and forever.
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"How" as in "how and forever" is a typo - well, unless Robin misheard it. But I strongly suspect it's the former and not the latter because Midnite and I have come across many typos in the Robservations. But considering how detailed many are and how long it must have taken to type them up, we can easily look the other way because it's a wonder that Robin got through some of them at all...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #763 (1897) - Tim - 'I MUST do whatever you TELL me.'
From "Robservations 1/10/03 - #762-763 - A Heart-Wrenching Truth"Evan snaps his fingers and Tim repeats, "I am going to kill someone." You must do whatever I tell you, says Evan, but you don't know why, only that you must--when the time comes, says Evan, you will have no memory of these plans. Who am I to kill? Asks Time. You will know when the time comes, replies Evan--we must make sure you aren't caught--there will be a signal which will give you a sense of power, of release, and you will know the time for action is at hand. Evan holds up a card--the queen of spades--and tells Tim, when you see it, the name of the person you are to kill will be in your mind, and nothing will stop you.
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Unlike the May 23rd incident in which it could mistakenly be inferred that Roger says a line that's actually delivered in Ep #17 by Bill, in this Robservations Evan is explicitly mistakenly identified as delivering a line which is actually delivered by Tim in Ep #763. In the Robservations Evan is even given the correct pronouns he would have used had it been his line even though the pronouns that match with Tim delivering the line can clearly be heard in the ep. Only Robin knows why the mix-up took place when she typed up the Robservations...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #678 (1969) - Beth - 'You MUST not TELL him. You MUST not TELL him about me.'
From "Robservations 10/7/02 - #678/679 - Maggie Follows David Into Quentin's Lair"In bed, asleep, Amy dreams, tossing her head back and forth on her pillow. Beth calls to her, her voice filled with tears. Amy asks where she is. "Oh, Amy!" sighs Beth--"What can we do?" Amy gets out of bed and asks if it's time to play the game. No games, says Beth--come to me, Amy. Amy walks toward Beth's voice, to the cottage, where Chris sits in a chair. "Don't come near the window, Amy!" warns Beth. The shade is drawn down. Amy asks if something has happened to her brother, and begs Beth to tell her. He's all right, says Beth, this time. Amy asks if she's talking about Chris. Beth tells her she saved him. "You must not tell him about me," warns Beth. "You love him as I love. . ."
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Robservations doesn't include the whole quote - but it does get the wording of the quote correctly and attributes it to the right character. (Although, Beth actually says 'Don't go near the window' - and she says it twice. [ghost_blink])
And today's quote marks the second time a second "MUST" quote has been taken from an episode. The first quote from this ep (David - 'You MUSTN'T hurt him.') was back on May 6th.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #488 (1968) - Prof. Stokes - 'If you know who the witch is, you MUST TELL me.'
From "#0487/0488: Robservations 05/17/02: Desperate Measures"Stokes says Barnabas knows witchcraft is being practiced at Collinwood and knows who the witch is. He came to him for a talisman, a protection against witches. Who is the witch? Barnabas isn't sure he should tell him, what would he gain? My help, says Stokes. He believes someone is the victim of a dream curse, it could be anyone, even Barnabas. Why me? asks Barn. The point is, says Stokes, I think I can break the curse, and you must tell me who the witch is--you have no other choice. Barn shilly-shallies a while longer, but finally breaks down and admits it's Cassandra Collins.
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Wonderful photo. I love it!
Thanks, MB!
G.
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Wonderful photo. I love it!
And here it is for anyone who might have missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0618ds_1.jpg)
Prof. Stokes scenes are always something to look forward to on the show, particularly if he's letting Barnabas and/or Julia know that he knows a lot more about what's going on than they think he does, which is the case with that scene...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #450 (1796) - Bathia - 'There is something you MUST TELL me before I can begin.'
From "#0449/0450: Robservations 04/19/02: Joshua Tries to Make it Right"Joshua sets up Barn's portrait in the drawing room. You didn't tell me everything, she says--you must trust me, tell me all--I need a name for this enemy. "My son. . .my son is a vampire," Joshua says painfully, made so by the curse--won't he be human after the curse has been removed? Nothing is sure, she says, but now she knows how to start. Joshua closes the doors on Bathia and the portrait.
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As you can see, there almost isn't any reference to today's quote in Robservations. I came across it back in April while I was looking for something else in Ep #450 that is not there, namely Bathia telling Joshua that he must trust her. It's phrased very differently in the ep - and more importantly for this "MUST" slideshow, there is no use of "'must" in the phrasing...
And Anita Bolster gets a bad wrap because of that scene in the tower room in Ep #451 in which someone off camera has to remind her of her line. And granted, that is a huge blooper. However, it really shouldn't overshadow that she also has some really effective scenes as Bathia. The ones in Ep #450 are definitely some of those...
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Fabulous shot of Bathia today! I love her.
I wonder if they ever put back in the blooper from the scene where she's exorcising Barny-boo and she is incanting ponderously "We must go..." and then obviously can't recall at all what comes next. And then from offstage you can hear a nasal male voice in a Brooklyn accent bark, "Go to the old house!" "Ahhh, we must go... to the Old House..." That was utterly classic DS but some fool excised it... from the best of intentions, of course.
G.
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I wonder if they ever put back in the blooper from the scene where she's exorcising Barny-boo and she is incanting ponderously "We must go..." and then obviously can't recall at all what comes next. And then from offstage you can hear a nasal male voice in a Brooklyn accent bark, "Go to the old house!" "Ahhh, we must go... to the Old House..." That was utterly classic DS but some fool excised it... from the best of intentions, of course.
If I'm recalling correctly, that blooper was cut from the initial DVD release of Collection 6, Disc 4. And I do seem to recall MPI restoring it at some point and possibly even offering replacement discs. The blooper is definitely part of the version of the ep that's included in the boxed set of the entire series because I just checked...
Though when it comes to edits, nothing could be worse than what you know who did to some of the eps for their Sci-Fi Channel showings. He cut lines, dropped act ending stingers, merged scenes, and even changed music cues!! ::)
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Fabulous shot of Bathia today! I love her.
And for anyone who might have missed it, here it is:
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #211 (1967) - Caretaker - 'You TELL him he MUST never come here again.'
From "#0210/0211: Robservations 10/18/01: The Courtly Cousin From England"Naomi Collins, wasn't she the woman who was supposed to be buried with all her jewelry? Asks Jason. That's the question HE asked me, says the caretaker, the man who was here last night. What did you tell him? asks Jason. I can't answer anymore questions, says the caretaker. I don't think you have to, says Jason, and everything seems perfectly OK in here, a little damp perhaps, but that can't be helped. Can't you feel anything in the air? Demands the caretaker. I can't even feel the air, says Jason--now tell me, where did this young man go after he left here? I don't know, I didn't see him, says the caretaker. Isn't it possible he wasn't here in the first place? Asks Jason. Oh, but someone was here, the lock was broken, it must have been him, insists the caretaker. If Willie had been here, there would have been more evidence than that, says Jason--he's not the kind to get this far and just stop. Stop what? asks the caretaker excitedly. Nothing, says Jason hastily, the important thing is, I'm satisfied he wasn't here--thanks for the tour. You tell him he must never come here again, says the caretaker. I was just telling you, he wasn't the one who was here, says Jason, then stops, looks down and spots Willie's cigarette butt on Sarah's coffin.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #182 (1967) - Dr. Guthrie - 'I MUST ask you to keep the greatest secrecy about everything I'm going to TELL you.'
From "#0182/0183: Robservations 09/27/01: Peter Lays His Cards on the Table, and His Head in the Noose"It wasn't Mrs. Stoddard I wanted to talk to you about, says Peter, it was Mrs. Collins. Before you begin, says Roger, if it's on the subject of keeping David from her... I'm afraid it is, says Peter. Then the discussion is over, says Roger. Please, says Peter, while you were away, certain new information was brought to our attention. And that is precisely where I would like it to remain--good morning, Doctor, says Roger, and turns to leave. Peter stops him--"Mr. Collins, do you want your son to die?": queries Peter--"I am very serious about this." Roger turns to look at him. Are you still implying that my wife offers a serious threat to my son? demands Roger. I'll do more than imply it, he says, I'll come right out and say it--we have evidence that your wife is threatening to destroy your son. Evidence?--facts? demands Roger, what are they? I must ask you to keep the greatest secrecy about everything I'm going to tell you, says Peter
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MB, what a lovely photo of John Lasell and Big Lou for today's selection. And extra nice to feature Roger given that it's Father's Day!
cheers, G.
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MB, what a lovely photo of John Lasell and Big Lou for today's selection.
And here it is for anyone who may have missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0621ds_4.jpg)
And extra nice to feature Roger given that it's Father's Day!
And what an exemplary specimen of fatherhood he is! NOT! Although, in later storylines he has his moments...
And it almost seems as if Dr. Guthrie is making more appearances in the slideshow than he did during the Laura storyline!! [ghost_wink]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #66 (1966) - Roger - 'Well, if you MUST know, she was going to TELL me about a dinner party she had with Sam Evans.'
From "#0065/0066: Robservations 07/03/01: Showdown!"That means you had 40 minutes to kill, says Burke. Roger looks at him. I really should use that word, should I? asks Burke--you had 40 minutes with nothing to do--is that better? I had a great deal to do, says Roger--we're not all like you, some of us have to work for a living--Bill Malloy brought me some papers from the office to go over--I was interrupted at first by your friend, Miss Winters, then I went back to work studying the papers, and then I left the house at 10 of 11, so, you see, I didn't have any time at all, as you suggest, to KILL! You have never mentioned papers before, says Burke. They were no concern of yours, says Roger, they were business papers. I suppose you could produce these papers, challenges Burke. My dear fellow, I could produce reams of papers if I had to, says Roger. I bet you could, says Burke So you see, it's impossible that I had anything to do with Bill Malloy's death at 10:45 since I was right here in this room at the time. I see, says Burke, it's just too bad you don't have anyone to verify this time. Oh but I do, says Roger. Your sister--I'm sure Elizabeth would swear anything for you, says Burke. Roger grins and says not at all--your good friend Miss Winters can verify it. Vicki? asks Burke, puzzled and unhappy--she's mixed up in this? It isn't a question of being mixed up in anything, says Roger--it just so happens she came downstairs about that time to tell me something. Something important, guesses Burke--then she must know what time it was. If you must know, says Roger, she was telling me about a dinner party she was going to have with Sam Evans. Oh, yes, says Burke. Surely you'll take her word for it, says Roger. Maybe, if I heard her say it, agrees Burke. Would I tell you something like that if it wasn't true? asks Roger--it would be too easy to check on! Then suppose we check on it, says Burke--go get her and tell her to come down here and say what you just said.
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Once again Robservations doesn't include a direct quote as Robin put Roger's line in her own words...
I love this scene. I especially love the look on Roger's face when he tells Burke his alibi is Vicki, as well as the look on Burke's face when he learns that. Not at all what Burke was expecting. [ghost_nowink]
And as a bit of trivia, this happens to be the second time a quote written by Francis Swann appears in this slideshow (the first (Vicki - 'You MUST have heard me TELL Joe it was seaweed.') was back on the 12th). He seems to get very little attention in fandom but he wrote some great scripts (including ones involving THE PEN, introducing Mrs. Johnson, and dealing with Josette's and Bill Malloy's ghosts, including their groundbreaking first eps in the ectoplasm, as it were). As we know Art Wallace single-handedly wrote the first 8 weeks of the show. Understandably, he said that nearly killed him, so they added another writer beginning with Ep #41. Interestingly enough, though, the last script Wallace wrote was for Ep #85 (he was replaced by Ron Sproat as scriptwriter but remained on as head writer) and Swann's last script was for Ep #113 (he was replaced by Malcolm Marmorstein). Swann only wrote 36 eps during his tenure on the show. It would be fascinating to know why he didn't last very long and if DC's notorious reputation for how he treated writers on the show had anything to do with Swann's departure. Unless I've missed it along the way somewhere, the reason(s) why he left has(have) not been revealed...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1006 (1970PT) - Larry Chase - 'I MUST TELL you that I'm even more appalled at what you're doing.'
From "#1006/1007: Robservations 07/02/03: Gladstone's Blackmail: PT From the Other Side"In the lab, Larry Chase strongly advises Cyrus, end your friendship with Yaeger--he's dangerous--I met him tonight as Chris told me to, but after meeting him, I must tell you I'm even more appalled at what he's doing. Did you get the signature for the bank account? asks Cyrus. Yes, says Chase, but I tore it up after getting it--I can't believe you won't listen to reason about him. Cyrus, shocked, says, I'm not in the mood to argue about this. Explain, be more specific, insists Larry, as to why you need Yaeger--surely someone can replace him, perform whatever services he's doing for you. I can only tell you, says Cyrus, that I'm not going to change my mind about this--I want that bank account opened in his name--and one more thing--I want you to change my will--in the event of my death or disappearance, everything that belongs to me shall go to John Yaeger.
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As you can see, once again Robservations mixes up a pronoun rather than use the direct quote. It uses "he's," as in "what he's doing," rather than the correct "what you're doing." And within the context of the Robservations that mix up can easily give the impression that Chase is appalled at what Yaeger is doing (which is the way I initially read it) rather than it's Cyrus' behavior Chase is appalled by, which doesn't become completely clear unless one watches the actual ep and hears the correct line.
And as a bit of trivia, as many probably already know, Larry Chase was never suppose to be in this ep. The script was originally written with Don Briscoe's Chris Collins continuing along the lines of his objections to Yaeger that had been established in Ep#1001. But when it became clear that Briscoe would no longer be able to appear on DS, the character of Larry Chase was quickly created, Chris' dialogue was reworked for Chase, and Ken McEwen, who actually worked as DS' Associate Director, stepped into the role.
What would be interesting to know is if Chris' fate was supposed to the same as Chase's fate. I suspect not because Chase was merely a character of convenience who had to be created to service the plot points that Chris was intended to uncover concerning Yaeger. And I suppose we'll never know what Chris' plotline beyond that might have been had Briscoe continued on the show...
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Don Briscoe's health problems and sudden departure is discussed by Danny Horn here:
https://darkshadowseveryday.com/2017/03/01/episode-1001/
Horn sometimes provides details I don't recall having read before, but most of this is familiar to me from various sources.
Francis Swann was a wonderful writer, and I guess he isn't discussed more (if at all) because all his scripts were pre-Barnabas. I read one of Swann's novels several years ago and it was a good book. I gave it away to a friend who is a huge DS fan (and also a fan of gothic fiction).
G.
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Francis Swann was a wonderful writer, and I guess he isn't discussed more (if at all) because all his scripts were pre-Barnabas.
And if that's the reason, it's a terrible shame. It certainly can't be that he wrote so few scripts because Ralph Ellis, who wrote only 2 scripts (but what amazing scripts they are), gets discussed. And when it comes to Ellis, we do know that his abrupt departure did indeed involve DC's behavior...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #813 (1897) - Nora - 'But you MUSTN'T TELL anyone!'
From "Robservations 2/17/03 - #813/814 - Petofi, Restored"Nora sleeps, Raggedy Ann at her side. Jamison stealthily enters her room, closing the door. He calls to Nora in a whisper, urging her to awaken. She looks at him, surprised, and turns on her light. What are you doing up so late? She asks. I couldn't sleep, he says, I'm worried about something--why did Tim come to see you, and left without seeing me? "Who said he came to see me?" asks Nora evasively. He did, didn't he? asks Jamison. Yes, she admits, but how did you know? I peeked out of my room and saw Tim leaving, says Jamison. "You mustn't tell anyone," cautions Nora--"he made me promise!" It's just that he doesn't like me anymore, says Jamison, acting wounded. No, says Nora--I told Tim you weren't feeling well and were resting. I bet he saw everyone else in the whole house, except for me, accuses Jamison. No, says Nora, I was the only one Tim saw. Did he tell you that? asks Jamison. Yes, she says. I bet Tim saw Charity, or Beth, says Jamison. . . He barely knows Beth, protests Nora, and he and Charity have never gotten along very well--he came specially to see me!
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Today's quote marks the third time a second "MUST" quote has been taken from an episode. The first quote from this ep (Amanda: 'You MUST be a lunatic!') was back on April 7th.
And interestingly enough, it just happened that today's and yesterday's screen caps came from kinescope copies of the episodes, which is why they're both in B&W. Though what's even more interesting is that this ep was missing when DS was shown in local syndication (and it isn't alone in that because 6 eps were missing even though Worldvision was in possession of kinescope copies of them or, in the case of 3 eps, the Master Tapes - Worldvision simply chose not to include them, which I've always found very bizarre!). This and the other missing eps weren't shown on TV again until the SciFi Channel first ran them between 1992 and 1993 (though they also came out on VHS between 1991 and 1993, and I loved how MPI called them "long-lost episodes" even though they weren't lost).
Unlike most of the other missing eps, at least this one had two photos that had been circulated. They first appeared in the February '70 issue of 16 Spec as part of their Spec Ticklers, a feature of the magazine that took various photos and gave them humorous captions and/or dialogue (DS appeared in the feature at least twice, for this ep and for hoDS). The first photo was actually from this scene (though apparently David Henesy didn't wear -
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1990's DS Companion. If a copy of the first photo ever appeared in a PomPress book, I can't recall which one, though I did scan through a few without finding it...
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Wow wow WOW, Mysterioso darling, what a FABULOUS shot of Cavada Humphrey today! I love this so much.
I don't recall anything about Ralph Ellis. Will have to try and look that up.
Many thanks to you and Midnite for a fascinating series!
G.
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this ep was missing when DS was shown in local syndication (and it isn't alone in that because 6 eps were missing even though Worldvision was in possession of kinescope copies of them or, in the case of 3 eps, the Master Tapes - Worldvision simply chose not to include them
I forgot to mention that Ep #763, which had a quote appear in the slideshow on the 16th, was also among the missing (and with that one Worldvision was actually in possession of the color Master Tape). And I also forgot to mention that a really nice thing is the Fest's Anne Wilson put together a pamphlet using the actual act summation pages from the scripts of the missing eps and offered it to fans who wanted to know what had happened in the missing eps. It was quite helpful in filling in some plot points, especially when at the time she put the pamphlet together we had no idea DS would ever come out on home video. Oh, the Dark Ages of fandom. [ghost_cheesy]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #648 (1968) - Madame Findley - 'I will aid you in your fight against the spirit you oppose, but you MUST TELL me where to look!'
From "Robservations 9/16/02 - #647/648 - Madame Findlay Tries to Help"Liz looks at the Tarot card again. Madame F comes downstairs and tells her she felt astral disturbances upstairs, but more strongly downstairs. Two forces seem to be battling one another. Madame F notes. Liz doesn't really believe in the occult, unless driven to it as she has been (how could she possibly deny it?) Madame F. walks into the drawing room. Strange, she keeps returning to this room--there are vibrations she feels no where else in other rooms. She asks if there's someone connected with Liz' family or the house's history whose first name begins with M. Liz doesn't think so. Madame F. feels the letter M strongly here. She asks to be left alone here; the person who spoke to her earlier seems to be scared of others. Suddenly, the medium says, "There is a curse on this house." Liz is shocked. Madame F is positive of her assessment.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0648-1.jpg)
Liz closes the doors, leaving Madame F. alone. The latter wanders around the room, listening, holding out her arms like antennae. She calls to "M" for help. Come to me, she calls. "I will aid you in your fight against the spirit you oppose, but you must tell me where to look! Keep trying to reach me, I am waiting for you!" Suddenly, she throws up her arms. "YOU ARE HERE!"
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what a FABULOUS shot of Cavada Humphrey today!
And here it is:
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I love the way she gestures while beseeching "M" and I was very glad to be able to capture that.
Many thanks to you and Midnite for a fascinating series!
This "30 Days Of To Tell Or Not To Tell" has turned out to be the most fun I've had so far with this slideshow. But there's so much more to come, including at least one or two more sub-theme. Midnite and I have yet to discuss what it will be and when it will be turning up, but we already have two ideas on the table. "I don't understand" gets the lion's share of attention as an often repeated phrase on the show, but there are most definitely a few others. Some are all too often used as excuses when someone doesn't want to explain something - and a couple of those tend to include "MUST" - so they're perfect for this slideshow...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #550 (1968) - Adam - 'I don't mean to frighten her, you MUST TELL her that, then she'll love me.'
From "Robservations 7/8/02 - Adam Learns His Origins - #550/551"A man must grab what he wants, says Adam. Stokes replies, "If his hands can hold it, yes." Adam explains that each man has one chance only. True for most men, agrees Stokes. Adam says he's no different, but Stokes hesitates and responds that Adam is different in some ways. Stokes isn't sure what they are talking about, but Adam says he's referring to himself. He asks Stokes if he believes in love. For some people, says Stokes. Some people should not be in love, adds Stokes, it would be most unwise. "I am in love," says Adam--with Carolyn--she doesn't understand; Stokes must tell her for him. Will he do it? Stokes seems at a loss for words.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0550-4.jpg)
"What should I tell her?" asks Stokes. How love is, responds Adam. Stokes is sure Carolyn knows that. Adam wonders why, then, is she so frightened. He doesn't mean to scare her, he must tell her that, then she will love him. It's not that simple, says Stokes. Explain, asks Adam. Carolyn is a sophisticated girl who has led an unusual life for our times, says Stokes--she has money, she can do what she likes, see whomever she likes--she has a great deal of freedom. Adam says he wants freedom, too. Carolyn will marry someone of similar background, says Stokes, but Adam says no, she will marry ME. She doesn't love you, protests Stokes. Adam insists he will make her love him. That may not be possible, says Stokes, you are quite different from her. Adam insists he learns fast, and Stokes agrees. I will learn whatever Carolyn wants me to know, adds Adam. Stokes says it's more complex than that. I hate that word, complains Adam--you must make it simple for me. Stokes wishes he could make him understand how they are born, raised, grow up, learn a little at a time; when they reach maturity, they know what they want, they've made their choices. So have I, asserts Adam. No, says Stokes, you are different
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Unfortunately, once again Robservations makes it seem as if one character delivers a line that is actually delivered by another. The summary says "Some people should not be in love, adds Stokes, it would be most unwise," which makes it appear that Stokes says both parts. But in reality after Adam asks Stokes, "Do you believe in love?" and Stokes replies, "For some people," Adam asks, "Some people should not be in love?" to which Stokes replies, "I would think on occasion it is most unwise."
I tend to really enjoy this portion of Adam's plot - it contains quite a few really poignant parts, like the scene depicted in the slideshow today. And conveying Stokes' increasing unease at what Adam wants to discuss and what he wants Stokes to do is some of the best work Thayer David ever did on the show.
It's just too bad that shortly after this point Adam all too often acts like a boorish thug!
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Stokes' increasing unease at what Adam wants to discuss and what he wants Stokes to do
Yesterday's screen caps was an example of that:
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #317 (1967) - Barnabas - 'I MUST see to it that he never TELLS anyone.'
From "#0317/0318: Robservations 01/16/02: Who Influrnces Barnabas?--Only Sarah"Barnabas tells Julia the story of his being locked in the coffin, then reveals the secret room. He shows her his coffin inside, closing the door behind them. Barnabas finds David's pocket knife on the floor and is positive David knows his secret.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0317-3.jpg)
Julia protests, insisting this isn't definitive proof at all. Barnabas, however, is stricken with fear and feels he must prevent David from telling anyone.
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Once again Robservations rephrases rather than using a direct quote, though it definitely gets the exact same point across...
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That looks like Barnabas is holding a USB drive.
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MB, thanks for re-posting that very expressive photo of Stokes and Adam. Great shot!
Your comments reminded me of the potential the Adam character had and his storyline, but it was all written into the ground, most likely because of how DC dictated the story outline at the time.
Stuff like that is why I get frustrated with the hagiographical narrative that DS was such a great show because of Curtis' artistic direction. "In spite of Curtis' interference" would be more accurate, I have often thought.
G.
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That looks like Barnabas is holding a USB drive.
Who knew David was so ahead of his time?! [ghost_grin]
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the potential the Adam character had and his storyline, but it was all written into the ground
There was certainly no reason it had to be written into the ground because Adam came under Nicholas' influence. But sadly, that's how it turned out.
Stuff like that is why I get frustrated with the hagiographical narrative that DS was such a great show because of Curtis' artistic direction. "In spite of Curtis' interference" would be more accurate, I have often thought.
As several posts by several members here attest, you're not alone in that thought...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #50 (1966) - David - 'I went down to TELL Aunt Elizabeth and they MUST have come in here.'
From "#0049/0050: Robservations 06/21/01: Where's Bill?"(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0050-2.jpg)
Vicki drags David into her room. I want you to see what you did, she says sternly. Why did you have to come and wake me up for? he asks sleepily. I don't think you were asleep, but if you were, I'm not at all sorry I woke you up, she says--look at that, go ahead--tell me what it says. He doesn't respond at first, so she asks again. Death, he replies. And who wrote it there? she asks. I don't know, he says. I've had just about enough of this nonsense, says Vicki. I didn't write it! he says petulantly. Who did? she demands--a ghost or a widow?--I want you to take these tissues--she pulls them from a box on her dresser--and wipe it off. No, says David. I'm not fooling, he says, I didn't go near your old mirror, I was asleep in my room! I want you to take these tissues and erase that, right now! she orders, thrusting them into his hand. It wasn't me, he says, it must have been the widows. What's going on in here? asks Carolyn, entering the room. Something between David and me, explains Vicki--David, listen to me. They were in my room all night, he says, I went down to tell Aunt Elizabeth and they must have come in here. That's awfully strange, says Vicki, because they seem to have the same handwriting as you. Death? asks Carolyn--that seems to be the password for the night--she grabs her cousin and shakes him, demanding to know how dare he write that? Vicki stops her and gives David once last chance--either he wipes it off right now or else they go down to his Aunt Liz. All right, he says, viciously swabbing it off--there!--satisfied? Now I want you to go to your room, says Vicki--and I'm warning you, I don't want anything like this to happen again! I didn't write it! he hurls back at her--it was the widow! He goes into his room.
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Something that I'd never really thought about until today is was it, as David repeatedly insisted, really the widows who'd put the warning on Vicki's mirror? Up to this point, the supernatural stuff on the show was all tease and considered fancifulness that was only in someone's mind, particularly David's. But that would change shortly with the actual sighting of Josette's ghost, followed fairly soon by Bill's ghost. Was Ep #50 the first concrete evidence that the supernatural really was at Collinwood? Though they did still leave it up to interpretation because David could have lied that he didn't write "DEATH" on Vicki's mirror and Vicki even remarked that the handwriting seemed to look like his - but was it? The widows definitely had Vicki on their radar because they were instrumental in saving her from Matthew, and Vicki often heard their wailing when something was about to happen. Perhaps the widows saw Vicki as someone who could be open to their communication. But I suppose we'll never really know for sure if Ep #50 was meant to be a first hint of proof of their real existence or merely just another tease...
Actually, it's too bad that the widows disappear after the first year of the show. Maybe they went on vacation and decided to never come back. Maybe they got tired that, despite all their contributions, David was the only one who truly believed in them. They probably said to themselves, "Who needs this?! We have much better things to do with our afterlives!!" [b003] Though the real reason is more likely that the writers who'd kept the widows a part of the plot simply weren't writing the show anymore and the ones who were weren't invested in keeping them in play...
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I agree MB, the Widows were marvelously creepy and one would have expected them to show up again at such points in the plot as when Liz is about to marry Jason. I think the answer, as you suggest, is that they simply got forgotten. I seem to recall that they were mentioned several times in the early Dan Ross novels, the pre-Barnabas ones, but that's a memory from nearly 50 years ago now.
G.
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I think the answer, as you suggest, is that they simply got forgotten.
Makes one wonder what DS might have been like had Art Wallace stayed on as head writer longer than he did?
I seem to recall that they were mentioned several times in the early Dan Ross novels, the pre-Barnabas ones, but that's a memory from nearly 50 years ago now.
It's over 50 years for me since I read the pre-Barn Ross novels. I don't even remember the widows being a part of them. (Though back then it would have meant less to me than it would now because, not having started to watch DS until September of 1967, I hadn't seen most of their contributions to the plots. Maybe the only instances I ever saw regarding them were when Vicki heard their wails right before and soon after Burke's plane went down in Brazil. In fact, those instances might have been the last times they were ever heard from on the show.) But it's definitely nice that Ross included them because there are so many more aspects of the actual show that Ross either glossed over or outright contradicted...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #839 (1897) - Quentin - 'You MUST TELL me!'
From "Robservations 3/5/03 - #838-839 - Julia, Prisoner of Petofi!"Roger starts to walk away, covering his face with his hand in sorrow. David's hand drops from his chest--he awakens! Roger turns. David calls to his father--what am I doing here like this? Asks the boy. Roger holds him. "Oh, my son, oh thank God!" he cries.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0839-1.jpg)
"They're gone," says David, "Quentin and Beth have gone, forever! I was with them!" Julia rises from the pillow, laughing, repeating, "David is all right!" Barnabas is relieved. Quentin asks what it means--"Quentin is gone, what does that mean? What?"
You must tell me, demands Quentin. Julia calls Barnabas. He goes to her, assuring her everything is all right--"You're here with us in the past." Julia looks around, asking if it's the 10th of September. He's saved, Barnabas assures her, this is Quentin, and he's no ghost.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0839-2.jpg)
Julia stares nervously at Q, he looks back. You look the same, she says, but there's no evil in your face. "You saw me in the year you came from?" asks Quentin disbelievingly. Yes, she says, you were with David just before... David's all right, says Q quickly--you told us that. Barnabas nods.
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Julia (back on the 2nd), Carolyn (back on the 10th) and Quentin (today) each have the distinction of having their simple "You MUST TELL me!" quotes used in this month's slideshow. Though theirs are hardly the only examples from the show. In fact, I think half of this month's quotes could have been characters simply demanding that! But I figured that would have been awfully boring after a while so I went with mostly more diverse examples of "MUST" and "TELL" combinations. Though there's nothing that says another "30 Days Of To Tell Or Not To Tell" can't pop up again somewhere down the line. There are certainly plenty more quotes to do another round...
Tomorrow's quote, like Beth's "You MUST not TELL him. You MUST not TELL him about me" from the 17th, is another definitive "MUST" and "TELL" combination for this round because it also contains two uses each of "MUST" and "TELL," though in different ways than Beth's quote so it might actually be more definitive, if such a thing is possible, because of that. It's definitely fitting that it comes up last because it sends this "30 Days Of To Tell Or Not To Tell" round out with a bang...
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I realize this is quite irrelevant to the theme, but...
My God, David Selby had pretty lips back in 1969. SWOOOOOOOONNNN.
G.
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Today's photo is very special to me. It's a shot from the very first episode of DS I ever saw, in June of 1968... just over 52 years ago now.
And the fact that Alex and Thayer both featured in it was so very important, too.
G.
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I realize this is quite irrelevant to the theme, but...
Anyone is free to comment about anything in this topic that somehow relates to the slideshow. And I presume your comment -
My God, David Selby had pretty lips back in 1969. SWOOOOOOOONNNN.
- relates to the Robservations screen cap of Quentin, so it's definitely fair game. [ghost_wink]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #518 (1968) - Sam - 'Listen to what I have to TELL you. I MUST TELL you the dream before I die. I MUST!'
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Here we have an instance where the Robservations doesn't summarize the teaser act because it's a recreation of the closing scene of Ep #517. Robin frequently did that. However, even if I'd taken the quote from its appearance in Ep #517 (though at the time I'd picked it I didn't actually know it's also a part of that ep), it wouldn't have changed things all that much because the Robservations for Ep #517 also makes no reference to it. But as I've mentioned before, the Robservations from this period of time are nowhere near as detailed as most other periods on the show.
(What is interesting, though, is that later on in Ep #518 Sam says "I must tell the dream" - and I could have gone with that because it is included in the Robservations for Ep #518 - but I didn't want to go with that as today's quote because it's nowhere near as good as the quote I did pick.)
But be any of that as it may, beyond what I wrote yesterday about today's quote, it is perhaps very fitting that we close out this sub-theme with a quote from the Dream Curse plot because, well, one of the major points of it was to be compelled to TELL the dream...
And as we look forward to what may be coming up in the slideshow in July, I feel my own compulsion to TELL and so I MUST tease that Midnite came up with a major find to kick the month off. But more on that tomorrow...
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I haven't done any statistics since the end of April, so just in case you've been wondering how many appearances each actor has been making in the screen caps, here's a chart breaking things down. The first column has the full stats for April, the second has the full stats for May, the third has the full stats for June, and the fourth and last column has the totals for each actor for the full three months added together:
| Frid | 3 | | Hall | 6 | | Frid | 6 | | Frid | 15 |
| Moltke | 3 | | Frid | 6 | | Moltke | 4 | | Moltke | 11 |
| Barrett | 3 | | Moltke | 4 | | Henesy | 4 | | Hall | 10 |
| Henesy | 3 | | Scott | 3 | | Barrett | 3 | | Henesy | 8 |
| Bennett | 2 | | Parker | 3 | | Hall | 3 | | Barrett | 7 |
| Parker | 2 | | Lacy | 3 | | Nickerson | 3 | | Parker | 6 |
| Edmonds | 2 | | Edmonds | 2 | | Bennett | 2 | | Edmonds | 6 |
| Selby | 2 | | Ford | 2 | | Briscoe | 2 | | Bennett | 5 |
| Hall | 1 | | Jackson | 2 | | Astredo | 2 | | Selby | 5 |
| Lacy | 1 | | David | 1 | | David | 2 | | Lacy | 5 |
| David | 1 | | Barrett | 1 | | Edmonds | 2 | | Scott | 5 |
| Stroka | 1 | | Lassell | 1 | | Selby | 2 | | David | 4 |
| McKechnie | 1 | | Briscoe | 1 | | Wandrey | 1 | | Astredo | 4 |
| Millay | 1 | | Henesy | 1 | | Blackburn | 1 | | Briscoe | 4 |
| Lassell | 1 | | Bennett | 1 | | Parker | 1 | | Lassell | 3 |
| Wallace | 1 | | Richards | 1 | | Lacy | 1 | | Pennock | 3 |
| Astredo | 1 | | Lindsey | 1 | | Richards | 1 | | Blackburn | 3 |
| Briscoe | 1 | | Wandrey | 1 | | Wallace | 1 | | Ford | 3 |
| Scott | 1 | | Baragrey | 1 | | Jackson | 1 | | Jackson | 3 |
| Gerringer | 1 | | Crothers | 1 | | Storm | 1 | | Nickerson | 3 |
| Pennock | 1 | | Karlen | 1 | | Pennock | 1 | | Millay | 2 |
| Rodan | 1 | | Astredo | 1 | | Scott | 1 | | Wallace | 2 |
| Slocum | 1 | | Eis | 1 | | Crawford | 1 | | Rodan | 2 |
| Ryan | 1 | | Pennock | 1 | | Bolster | 1 | | Ryan | 2 |
| Blackburn | 1 | | Cody | 1 | | Patrick | 1 | | Crawford | 2 |
| Crawford | 1 | | Schofield | 1 | | Keyes | 1 | | Storm | 2 |
| Storm | 1 | | J. Hall | 1 | | Lassell | 1 | | Patrick | 2 |
| Vestoff | 1 | | Blackburn | 1 | | Ryan | 1 | | Crothers | 2 |
| George | 1 | | Powell | 1 | | McEwen | 1 | | Humphrey | 2 |
| Patrick | 1 | | Millay | 1 | | Humphrey | 1 | | Richards | 2 |
| Davis | 1 | | Davila | 1 | | Rodan | 1 | | Wandrey | 2 |
| Bernau | 1 | | ____ | _ | | Ford | 1 | | ____ | _ |
| Prentice | 1 | | ____ | _ | | ____ | _ | | ____ | _ |
| Crothers | 1 | | ____ | _ | | ____ | _ | | ____ | _ |
| Humphrey | 1 | | ____ | _ | | ____ | _ | | ____ | _ |
When it comes to the individual months, naturally some actors are just likely to appear in more screen caps by virtue of the fact that they appear in more storylines. Plus some characters just seem to say "MUST" or to be around other characters who say it more than others are. Also, whenever actors tied with the same amount of screen caps, I've listed them in order of appearance in the slideshow.
And when it comes to the totals, I only included actors who'd appeared in at least 2 screen caps...
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And just in case you wonder how the writers break down with the quotes so far, here's a chart for that:
Russell 10 | Hall 10 | Hall 10 | Hall 29
Hall 9 | Sproat 7 | Russell 7 | Russell 24
Sproat 8 | Russell 7 | Sproat 5 | Sproat 20
Wallace 2 | Caldwell 3 | Caldwell 2 | Caldwell 6
Caldwell 1 | Marmorstein 2 | Welles 2 | Wallace 4
____ _ | Welles 1 | Swann 2 | Marmorstein 3
____ _ | Wallace 1 | Marmorstein 1 | Welles 3
____ _ | ____ _ | Wallace 1 | Swann 2
The columns all breakdown in the exact same ways as the actors' chart.
What's interesting is that this slideshow has only been active for three months, but the the writers' totals ranks are already closing in to being similar to the amount of eps they wrote for the show overall:
Russell 366
Hall 316
Sproat 214
Welles 84
Marmorstein 80
Wallace 65
Caldwell 63
Swann 36
(The above info comes from the DS Almanac. I didn't confirm its accuracy, and we all know how not everything in there is accurate, but we'll hope that is...)
And an interesting bit of trivia:
Even though it's attributed to Gordon Russell, supposedly Joel Crothers actually wrote the script for the 1796 ep (Ep #433) in which Nathan is on the witness stand. Nothing from that ep has appeared in the slideshow as of yet.
And even though they're also attributed to Gordon Russell, supposedly Violet Welles actually wrote his final series of 1841PT eps for the show. Quotes from two of those eps (Eps #1232 & #1234) have appeared in the slideshow.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #34 (1966) - Joe - 'No, I was drunk. I was just plain drunk. Your mother MUST be sore, huh?'
From "#0033/0034: Robservations 06/11/01: Into the Whirlpool"Joe sits on the sofa, holding his aching head, sipping a cup of coffee, and hesitantly asks Carolyn what he said to her mother. Just a few friendly little things, she teases, like, "She ruined my life by bringing me up in this house." "Oh, boy," Joe moans, holding his head, "I think I'll kill myself." She orders him to finish the coffee first, and he laments that he doesn't know how he could have said those things. "Because you meant them, Joe," she says candidly. He insists he was just plain drunk and suggests her mother must be pretty sore at him. "Yup," she says with mock reproach. He says he's sorry, and she points out that everyone has to blow off steam once in a while. He nods ruefully.
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And once again Robservations rephrases rather than using a direct quote - and once again it definitely gets the exact same point across...
Now, why is today's quote such a major find? Well, as I said back on April 29th when Joe made his first and only previous appearance in the slideshow, even though there are many places in Robservations where Joe supposedly says "must," when one checks out the actual ep, he really says "got to," "gotta," "have to," or "haveta." And with the hope of using one of his quotes in the slideshow, I've also checked several instances with Nathan where Robservations also has him supposedly saying "must" - but they also turn out to be Joel Crothers actually saying one of those four. So, if one can come across an instance where Joel actually does indeed say "must," it's most definitely a major find!
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #154 (1967) - Caretaker - 'You MUSTN'T go in there.'
From "#0154/0155: Robservations 09/07/01: Caretaker of the Crypt"You'd think it would smell all musty in here, says Vicki, but it doesn't--it smells of jasmine. Jasmine? repeats the caretaker. It comes from in there, says Vicki, pointing to another room. Frank darts forward. What are you talking about? he asks--let me take you home, I'm worried about you. What's in there? asks Vicki. No, not in there, warns the caretaker, you mustn't go in there. Why not? asks Vicki. That's the crypt, he replies, I never let anyone go in there. But I have to, protests Vicki, please! If the man says no, says Frank, I think we'd better take his word for it. We knocked, says Vicki, and we didn't go away, we came in--please do us this one favor.
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Jasmine? Hmmm... [ghost_wink]
Today's installment of the slideshow has two firsts: it showcases the caretaker's first appearance on the show and it's the first time Frank Garner/Conard Fowkes (just barely) makes an appearance in a screen cap...
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I didn't confirm its accuracy, and we all know how not everything in there is accurate, but we'll hope that is...
I should have known better because that hope was fruitless. Just for the fun of it, I added up the totals and they came to 1224. And once you add in Ralph Ellis' 2 eps (I didn't include him because neither of his eps appeared in the slideshow in April, May or June) the total comes to 1226. But we all know DS produced 1225 eps. So, one of the writers is apparently credited with writing one more ep than he/she actually did. But the error doesn't surprise me because, well, so what else is new...
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I think the official credits are to some extent misleading--Violet Welles said in the one interview with her I found that she wrote, apparently, all the PT 1841 episodes credited to Gordon Russell--and implied that she wrote some that went out under his name earlier on, as well (which reportedly is how she got the gig to write for the show under her own byline). I have no idea why she wasn't simply credited for writing that final group of episodes--it may have been that she, like several others who worked on the show, had some kind of argument or dispute with DC. It seems to have happened a lot. So Gordon simply paid her under the table and took the credit. According to another writer who so far as I know never worked on DS, playwright Robert Patrick (author of the fascinating novel Temple Slave, a fascinating roman-a-clef about avant-garde off-off B'way theatre culture in 1960s Greenwich Village), a lot of name writers had ghost writers churning out their scripts if they were busy developing other projects and were given assignments on deadline.
Joel Crothers also stated in an interview that he wrote, if I remember correctly, at least a couple of scripts for DS. I have no idea who got credit for writing those shows.
I doubt we will ever know more about who was actually writing for the show since most of the people involved are dead now. And even when they were living, they would have been reluctant to discuss this subject, since among other things there were potential violations of writers' guild rules involved.
G.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #203 (1967) - Jason - 'He didn't actually do anything? Well now he MUST have done something to upset Mrs. Stoddard.'
From "#0202/0203: Robservations 10/12/01: Another Boarder at Collinwood"Jason enters and looks at Willie, asking what's the matter. Get him out of here, orders Liz--I found him annoying Vicki. Willie! Says Jason, what did you do? We were just talking, I swear, says Willie, I didn't touch her! Hey, did I touch you? he asks Vicki. Well, she says... Jason insists on knowing, if anything happened here. Vicki admits he didn't actually do anything. Oh, asks Jason, he must have done something to upset Mrs. Stoddard. I was only talking to her, says Willie. That's all? asks Jason. Is that true, he asks Vicki, was he only talking. They were talking, says Vicki. Did he annoy you in any way, asks Jason. I suppose not, says Vicki. Then what's all the fuss about? Jason asks Liz, the girl has no complaint. Liz knows what she saw. Yes, says Jason, but you can't always believe the things we think we see. Jason thinks they should all forget the unpleasantness, and starts to lead Willie away to his room.
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And yet again Robservations skips using a direct quote - but between what is written regarding what Vicki and Jason say, yet again it definitely gets the exact same point across...
And considering he doesn't appear in today's screen cap and no screen caps appear in the quoted section from the Robservations, it's worth mentioning that the goings on involved James Hall's version of Willie.
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And considering he doesn't appear in today's screen cap and no screen caps appear in the quoted section from the Robservations, it's worth mentioning that the goings on involved James Hall's version of Willie.
And in the previous scene in which Vicki was alone with Hall's Willie, while it's true that he didn't physically touch her, his behavior was menacing and very unsettling! Vicki looks defeated in the image. Wonderful job, MB!
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #384 (1795) - Barnabas - 'You MUST have hated me all your life.'
From "#0384/0385: Robservations 03/06/02: Family Blood is Spilled"Barnabas' room - Barnabas is holding one of the pistols when Jeremiah comes to see him. Jeremiah tells him he's sorry, and Barnabas curtly says this really gives him a reason to hate his uncle, because if he doesn't love Josette, he's ruined their lives for nothing! Jeremiah couldn't avoid it; Josette came to him. Barnabas refuses to believe this, but Jeremiah tries to explain--he attempted to go away, but Joshua disappeared. He couldn't go to Barnabas--it was as if they were under a spell! Blaming witchcraft? Barnabas asks sarcastically. No, it was a lack of character--you saw Josette, wanted her, and made her love you. You took advantage of her--"You must have hated me all of your life", accuses Barnabas. Jeremiah, heartbroken, denies this. He and Josette HAD to be together, there was no choice! Barnabas says he has none, either, and takes the pistol from the case.
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Contrary to what the Robservations says, today's quote is correct. The word "of," as in "all of your," is not said on the show...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #517 (1968) - Cassandra - 'Hear my voice, Sam Evans. Listen carefully to what I say. You MUST not die yet. You MUST live. You MUST live until Victoria Winters is at your side and you have told her the dream.'
From "Robservations 6/12/02 - #517/518 - Stokes, Dream Police"At Collinwood, Cassandra goes to the open window with a candle and speaks to Sam Evans, casting yet another spell--"You must live until Vicki hears the dream--Vicki must hear the dream because she will take the final step and carry the dream to Barnabas."
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Obviously, Robservations doesn't include all of today's quote. And oddly, even though it's indicated as a quote because it's placed between quotation marks and, therefore, should be a word for word representation of what's said on the show, the Robservation not only has "Vicki" where it should have "Victoria Winters," its supposed "quote" isn't even phrased in the same way as it is on the show. [ghost_blink]
One thing I do find amusing about the scene is that when Cassandra enters the drawing room she's holding an already lit candle. Apparently she has no fear that anyone might see her and ask why she's going around the house with a lit candle when all the lights in the house are working. [ghost_wink]
But getting back to today's quote, it's a new milestone for the slideshow because it's the first triple-MUST quote! [milestone]
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Wow wow WOW MB. Today's photo of Cassandra is JAW-DROPPING!
STAGGERINGLY excellent work!
Thanks!!!
G.
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Wow wow WOW MB. Today's photo of Cassandra is JAW-DROPPING!
STAGGERINGLY excellent work!
Thanks. And here it is again -
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0705ds_1.jpg)
- for anyone who may have missed it. However, once again I can only take credit for it partly because Midnite is selecting all of this month's quotes, so if she didn't select that scene, I wouldn't have been able to do a capture of it. [ghost_wink]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #680 (1969) - Maggie - 'There MUST be something you're terribly afraid of.'
From "Robservations 10/8/02 - #680/681 - Maggie, Mr. Jughans and David"She informs him crisply that she saw him going to the West Wing, to the storage room--I followed you. He tells her she's made a mistake, but she assures him she didn't, she just doesn't know how he exited the storage room without her seeing him. I didn't get out, he says, because I wasn't there! She accuses him of lying. He denies it. I saw you go into the room! she cries. If you saw me go in, he asks, how did I get out without you seeing me? She blocks his way. He insists he can't tell her something he doesn't know. She warns him to stop acting innocent, he can't fool her. Hurt, he accuses her of not wanting to believe him. Stop it, she orders--it won't work--whatever it is, it's something you're terribly afraid of. What? he asks. Whatever he's trying to hide, she replies. He denies that, too. You're hiding something in the storage room, says Maggie--did you really find the phone there? David doesn't respond, then says he found it in the cellar. Why did you go to the storage room? She persists, giving him one more chance. "Maggie," he says, "I think there's something wrong with your eyes." She again orders him to stop it--you can try every trick in the book, go ahead, but in this battle of wills, I'll be the victor.
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Once again Robservations rephrases - and this time doesn't even include the word "must" - shameful! [ghost_wink] But Midnite came across today's quote while she was looking for something else. A great find.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #746 (1897) - Magda - 'You MUST release Sandor from whatever spell you have him under.'
From "Robservations 12/19/02 - #746/747 - Lovers Caught By a Crazed Wife"Old House - a dog howls. Barnabas rises from his coffin. (Get those hinges some oil!) He sits up, calls to Magda or Sandor. Magda comes down. I found Jenny, she says--she's still up there--they wanted to take her away, but I wouldn't let them. Good, says Barnabas, closing his coffin--I want to ask Jenny many questions and not be disturbed--I realize someone from Collinwood will show up soon, so I must hurry. I need to speak to you, says Magda--it's important for you to listen to me--I want you to release Sandor, it's important, we must take my sister away from here. "Your sister?" he asks. "Jenny," she reveals. Wow, says Barnabas' face. If Jenny stays here, Quentin will kill her, says Magda. I cannot let you go, says Barnabas. You must, says Magda--I know why you're here in this century, to save two lives of people living 100 years in the future--but my sister has nothing to do with that. But she DOES, says Barnabas--she ran away to this house, but I wasn't here, the house was empty except for Jenny, and I changed that, locked her in her room--you wouldn't even have known she was at Collinwood, had I not done that--the story must be played out as it was originally, or I won't be able to save either David or Chris.
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And once again Robservations conveys a quote in its own way - though there's certainly nothing bad about that so long as it gets the same point across - which it does.
And I never thought about this before, but in the above Robservations excerpt Barnabas claims to have changed history by his actions and if it wasn't for him Magda wouldn't even know that Jenny was at Collinwood. But given the way things play out, and given that Magda curses Quentin because of the way things play out, Barnabas' actions didn't really affect anything. Apparently Magda would have still found out about Jenny or else she wouldn't have cursed Quentin. But then, we all know our Barn - he always thinks he's at the center of everything even when he isn't!!
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Wow, MB, what a fabulous shot of Magda! Beautiful!
Gratefully, Gothick
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Wow, MB, what a fabulous shot of Magda! Beautiful!
I thought you might like it. And here it is again -
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- for those who might have missed it. Though once again Midnite certainly deserves part of the credit because I was merely illustrating her quote. [ghost_smiley]
And just as a tease, there's a classic Julia and Barnabas 1995 moment coming up on the 10th...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #887 (1796) - Oberon - 'It is for that reason that we MUST go on in spirit.'
From "Robservations 4/10/03 - #886-887 - 1796 Finale; Hello, Leviathans!"Thunder rolls. Barnabas opens his eyes and sits up. Oberon and Haza gaze at him hopefully as he stands, sliding down off the altar. His face looks cruel, cold. He moves his hand in the same gesture as Oberon, reciting a poem we will be hearing a lot in the months to come: "The waters shall nourish each grain of sand, wedged between ancient, sacred stones, and guide us to the threshold of a time to be and restore our flesh and bones (brrrr!) Oberon and Haza introduce themselves to Barnabas. We bid you welcome, Master, says Oberon. You have performed your tasks well, praises Barnabas. Thank you, says Haza. There is one thing that must be done before I leave, says Barnabas--do you have the ancient book? Yes, says Oberon. I will do what must be done, says Barnabas--have you made the necessary preparations? Yes, responds, Oberon, everything is ready for you. They hand him a carved wooden box, topped with the same snakes as those on the altar. This is the Leviathan box, says Haza.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0887-1.jpg)
Oberon passes it into Barnabas' hands. It is written that only this box shall accompany me, Barnabas says, but you shall be with me, in spirit--do you understand? We do, they assure him. When the time is come, how shall I know the chosen ones? asks Barnabas. It is written, in the ancient book, says Haza, that when you seek guidance, you will find it in your dreams. It is for that reason, adds Oberon, that we must go on in spirit. Before I leave, says Barnabas, is there anything else that I must know? Our task here is done, says Haza, there is nothing more we can do. Soon, says Oberon, we shall herald the arrival of a new and all powerful leader. This box, says Barnabas, must not be opened until that time. Yes, agrees Oberon. I shall not fail, vows Barnabas, the power and wisdom of 200 years will protect and guide me and that which has been prophesied will one day become reality. We see the twined serpents on the altar. Thunder booms.
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Another exquisite photo, MB. Peter Lombard was so marvelous as Oberon. I found it baffling that he only appeared in this one episode. We needed nightmare sequences where Oberon showed up to taunt and goad Barnabas--it would have made the Leviathans more of a presence in the storyline.
I'm presuming that Lombard became unavailable almost immediately due to another long-term gig, which is why another actor was brought in for a later episode in which Barnabas was again visited by a Leviathan.
Or maybe simply nobody cared...
G.
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I was surprised, upon looking him up, that IMDB says Lombard appeared in a total of 4 episodes on the show. So he must have reappeared, and I've forgotten that fact. A good excuse to re-watch Leviathans!
G.
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I would have said he's in 3 eps. Besides the one the quote comes from, he's introduced in the previous one. And then down the line in the ep where Barnabas explains everything to Julia, Oberon is seen in a flashback to a scene we never saw originally when Barnabas was first indoctrinated in 1796. But I have no memory of the circumstances of the 4th one...
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Another exquisite photo, MB. Peter Lombard was so marvelous as Oberon.
And here it is for anyone who missed it:
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And I looked up his other ep. It's actually his third appearance when he shows up in a dream Barnabas has about how he will recognize The Chosen Ones...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1005 (1970PT) - Gladstone - 'If you're Dr. Longworth's assistant, you surely MUST know how important my compound is to his experiment.'
From "#1004/1005: Robservations 07/01/03:"What is your relationship is with Dr. Longworth? asks Gladstone. I'm assisting in his new experiment, says Yaeger. He never mentioned an assistant, says Gladstone, as a matter of fact, he always stressed the fact that he worked alone. "Perhaps he was trying to tell you to mind your own business," suggests Yaeger, "now why don't you just give me this." He reaches for the package, but Gladstone pulls it out of his reach--it's only for Dr. Longworth or Miss Stuart, he says--can you call her? She's not here, says Yaeger, but I can assure you I'm authorized to accept it. I must have that assurance from Dr. Longworth, insists Gladstone. Maybe I should just take it from you, threatens Yeager. I wouldn't do that if I were you, advises Gladstone--I don't think Dr. Longworth would approve. What if I don't give a...hoot about Dr. Longworth's approval? asks Yaeger, (and one senses hoot wasn't the word he wanted to use). If you're really Dr. Longworth's assistant, says Gladstone, you surely must be aware of how important my compound is to his experiment, and if I'm threatened in any way, my cooperation will cease immediately--do I make myself clear?(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1005-4.jpg)
Very, says Yaeger, barely controlling his anger. Then I'll bid you good night, says Gladstone, taking the compound with him.
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And again Robservations does a bit of reworking of the quoted line. But at least this time it doesn't have the reworking in quotes as if it's what's said on the show.
It's hard to believe that it's already just slightly more than 17 years since this ep last aired on SciFi. Time flies. Though who knows if it will ever be seen again on TV?
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Lovely to see John Harkins today. Truly one of the unsung heroes of DS.
I remember Garth Blackwood growling MUST a lot so perhaps he'll show up in this series eventually.
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Lovely to see John Harkins today.
And here he is again for anyone who missed him:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0709ds_1.jpg)
Truly one of the unsung heroes of DS.
Indeed. I believe this was the fourth of the four roles he did. And I love how he committed to it by shaving off part of his right eyebrow and then using a piece of scotch tape to raise his brow so that it looked like whatever injury caused the scar over his right eye also disfigured him slightly. Now that's going all out.
If you look closely you can see the scotch tape. Though if you didn't know it's there, it's pretty invisible.
I remember Garth Blackwood growling MUST a lot so perhaps he'll show up in this series eventually.
Oh, I'm sure he will. If we can judge by Robservations, Blackwood has five potential "Must" quotes, so at least one is bound to make the slideshow sooner or later...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1070 (1995) - Barnabas - 'And you MUST depend upon me, not him. You MUST depend upon *me*!'
From "#1070/1071: Robservations - 08/19/03: Betrayal"Julia, says Barnabas quietly, you have been with him. (In the biblical sense?) She shakes her head-no, she says. He has done this to you, says Barnabas. No, she insists, still shaking her head. He has made you do this, accuses Barnabas. Don't talk about him, she begs. Julia, why not--are you so terrified of him? he asks. I told you to go while you can! insists Julia. And leave you to him? says Barnabas. Leave me, yes, it's the only chance you have, she wails. But why is he so terrifying that you can't mention his name? demands Barnabas-say it, Julia! No, she cries. SAY IT! he orders. NO! she repeats, shaking her head, throwing her hands out. "Then it will be my will against his," says Barnabas. Let me go, says Julia, near tears-he's watching us, I know it, somewhere outside this house, he's watching, he knows what's happening here-"Barnabas, go, go!" Look at me, Julia, commands Barnabas. She refuses, turning away. Look at me, he repeats-you can hear me, you will do as I say-"Now, look at me!" Her head swivels around with reluctance; they lock eyes. "You can escape," she says. "Not without you," he responds tenderly. "You can't take me with you," she says, shaking he head. He moves in close, almost within kissing distance, and adds, "Never without you." You won't be able to take me, she warns. I will, he insists -you must believe me, I will. I can't, she says. Once we are back in our own time, he can't get to you, he reminds her-"You must depend upon me, not him!" She tips her head back and sobs. He says it again--"You must depend upon me!" Julia falls into his embrace, crying
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Great shot from a great episode. For some fans, this is THE episode.
"Not without you... Never without you."
Thanks, MB!
G.
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And an odd thing is that during the original broadcast, my family went on a long trip during the period of the 1995 storyline--so I never saw this episode. Not until years later--I think I watched it in the actual year 1995 for the first time.
G.
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Great shot from a great episode. For some fans, this is THE episode.
"Not without you... Never without you."
It's a wonderful scene!
Not until years later--I think I watched it in the actual year 1995 for the first time.
Now that's pretty cool.
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Not until years later--I think I watched it in the actual year 1995 for the first time.
Now that's pretty cool.
I can certainly relate since I never saw most of September of 1968 until mid-January of 1969 until I got to see them in '80s syndication. I also missed a June '68 ep, a July '68 ep, and two July '70 eps because I was on a plane travelling to and from vacations. Though at least in the case of those eps I had a friend who took copious notes about them so he could fill me in on what happened. Again, I didn't to see the actual eps until '80s syndication.
The funny thing is there is still one ep that I've never completely seen again since the first time it aired. When I was recording DS on SciFi a relative who was visiting from out of town switched the cable box from SciFi to CBS to watch The Price Is Right without realizing I was recording DS. So instead of most of 1970PT Ep #1011, I got TPIR on my tape. Needless to say I wasn't thrilled. And it was an accident, so that person is still alive - I didn't kill him. [ghost_nowink] But even despite other showings on SciFi and owning the ep on DVD, I have yet to watch the whole thing.
Great shot from a great episode. For some fans, this is THE episode.
"Not without you... Never without you."
It's a wonderful scene!
It is indeed - both the "never without you" part, which is immortalized as a July 31st entry in the History -
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1970: Ep #1070 - After learning Gerard forced Julia to betray
him, Barnabas insists he would never escape without her.
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Ep #1070 (1995) - Barnabas - 'And you MUST depend upon
me, not him. You MUST depend upon *me*!'
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1111 (1840) - Daniel - 'And now we MUST play the little game again. You were always so stubborn, Harriet!'
From "#1111/1112: Robservations 09/18/03: Julia in Jeopardy"Daniel releases Julia from his stranglehold and tells her she must not leave, or they will know she's in this house(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1111-1.jpg)
--she didn't think he would recognize her simply because she's wearing that ridiculous get-up. I've never seen you before! gasps Julia. Daniel says she did it deliberately to shame him, just as she's always done--and now they must play the little game again--"You were always so stubborn, Harriet!" I'm not Harriet, protests Julia, holding her throat. Ha--how like you to say that, accuses Daniel, do you not think I recognize you?--of course you've changed, but you were always deceptive, always pretending to be someone you were not. He is clearly nuts. I should have known that when I married you! he shouts, coming closer to her. Julia warns him she will scream, she swears. You cannot scream, he insists insanely, if you scream, they will come--they will know how you haunt me, how you always come back to haunt me
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How did the wardrobe department manage not to have Julia travel back to 1840 not wearing the green suit that she did when she slipped into 1970PT and then travelled to 1995?! [ghost_cheesy] Shouldn't her trusty green suit be her go to travelling ensemble? [ghost_wink] Although, she also wasn't wearing it when she travelled via the I Ching to 1897...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1216 (1841PT) - Melanie - 'Why is there no end to the terror we MUST live through?!'
From "#1216/1217: Robservations 12/19/03: A Shocking Announcement"Who spoke to you? asks Quentin. Papa, she replies. Justin? asks Julia (redundant). He came to me from the grave and told me we still have obligations, says Melanie. I knew it, says Quentin, the curse can't be settled any other way, it's got to be a Collins--I don't know why we delude ourselves. He said we have to have the lottery again, reveals Melanie. Yes, agrees Quentin, it's the only way. Whether it's the only way or not, says Julia, we can't have it now--Flora isn't here and Morgan and Catherine are in the village. We'll have to call them back, insists Quentin. And what about Gabriel?--we'll never be able to find him, says Julia. If it wasn't for his cowardice, we wouldn't be here now, says Quentin--we're better off without him. Perhaps we should try to find him and force him to go into that room, suggests Julia. If we find him, I'm not sure he'll go into that room, says Quentin, I think perhaps I'll try to kill him first! Quentin! objects Melanie, you wouldn't do that!(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1216-0.jpg)
Why not? asks Quentin, his voice filled with venom--brother killing brother--it's not the first time it's been done in the Collins family! (who else?)--you don't have to worry about him, he's safe, because I don't know where to find him--he turns to Julia--what did Carrie Stokes tell Morgan? He said he didn't really understand her, says Julia--she was cryptic. I'll have a little talk with Miss Stokes, says Quentin, hurrying out. Why does this have to happen to us? Melanie tearfully asks Julia--why were we the ones cursed?--what could our family have done in the past that was so terrible?--why is there no end to the terror we must live through? It will end, Julia insincerely tells the growing-hysterical girl. I don't believe that, says Melanie--we have done nothing, and yet for us, there can never be any peace!
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #127 (1966) - Mrs. Johnson - 'Burke Devlin MUST be very fond of you.'
From "#0127/0128: Robservations 08/17/01: Who is that Blonde?"Mrs. Johnson looks out the window in Vicki's room and tells her that Burke Devlin must be very fond of her--he dropped everything when he heard you were missing and came right here to the house and spent the entire night searching for you. She turns down Vicki's bed. I could hear him searching for me that night, through the wall in the Old House--I was only inches away, but I couldn't cry out, says Vicki. Well, says Sarah, he didn't stop searching, he did everything he could, and then he hired special investigators, they came up here, tramped all around the grounds, must have cost him a fortune. I didn't know that, says Vicki. Of course I don't say I like the man, says Sarah, but I'd say you were lucky he was on your side. I know, I'm very grateful to him, says Vicki.
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That's our Mrs. Johnson, keeping up the appearance that she doesn't like Burke even after Bill Malloy's death has been solved.
And I wonder what Mrs. J. would say if she ever knew that Bill's Ghost had been instrumental in saving Vicki from Matthew? But I guess she would never find out because Vicki was unaware of it, and the only ones who could tell her would be Josette's Ghost, The Widows, Matthew's Ghost and Bill's Ghost himself...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #196 (1967) - Liz - 'MUST you indict everyone?'
From "#0196/0197: Robervations 10/09/01: Blackmailed by a Blackguard"Liz looks out the window, and Roger says he doesn't understand her at all--if he's a friend of Paul's, he's probably as bad as Paul, or worse. Must you indict everyone? She asks. Roger says he simply wants to know the sort of person he'll be tripping over in the hallway. Liz doubts Jason will be in anyone's way. How long will he stay? Asks Roger. Not long. Could you be more specific--one night? Two? Liz isn't certain. Roger says he'll narrow it down--will he be transient or permanent? lease, Roger. Surely you discussed it! His stay will be brief, Liz assures him, that's all I can say.
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Another classic Liz/Roger tete a tete. One questioning the other, and the other avoiding giving a straight answer. They really had it down to a science! [ghost_wink] And in this ep Roger has some great dialogue. I absolutely love his "Well, if he has to stay here to say 'Hello,' how long will it take him to say 'Goodbye'?"
And speaking of dialogue, that "lease, Roger" isn't referring to Roger asking if Jason is taking out some sort of lease for his stay at Collinwood. [ghost_nowink] It's a typo that should be Liz saying, "Please, Roger."
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THIS...is MY Dark Shadows!! LOVE IT!!!
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[pointing-up] When I saw that Midnite had chosen that quote/scene, I had a feeling you were going to be very happy. [ghost_wink]
And here's the screen cap for anyone who might have missed it:
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I love the expression on Roger's face.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #413 (1796) - Vicki - 'I know this book MUST be very hard for you to accept.'
From "#0413/0414: Robservations 03/26/02: Barnabas Visits the Docks"Peter tells Vicki he's been reading the Collins family history book
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Yup, that's all the Robservations for this ep goes into when it comes to the part of the scene involving today's quote. Apparently Robin didn't think that any of what Vicki and Peter initially say about the book merited attention even though some of the things said actually set up what comes later in the scene. But as I've said, a certain section of Robservations is nowhere near as detailed as most other periods on the show. Unfortunately, this ep falls into that section.
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Another classic Liz/Roger tete a tete. One questioning the other, and the other avoiding giving a straight answer. They really had it down to a science! [ghost_wink] And in this ep Roger has some great dialogue. I absolutely love his "Well, if he has to stay here to say 'Hello,' how long will it take him to say 'Goodbye'?"
Soon into my viewing of the series when I got the coffin set 8 years ago, I realized how wonderfully written and acted the part of Roger was. I hadn't appreciated him much during first run (but then, I was only 10 when I started watching in 1967; I was more into the spooky and eerie stuff).
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[pointing-up] I can relate, KMR, because I was only 11 when I started watching DS. Like you, I was definitely more interested in "the spooky and eerie stuff." And I paid much more attention to characters like Barnabas, Julia and Angelique than I did Liz, Roger and Carolyn. It wasn't until I rewatched DS as an adult when it was on in '80s syndication that I came to appreciate characters/actors who were less on my radar during the original run. Nowadays I realize how amazing they often were and how they added so much more richness to the show than I ever recognized originally.
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So much love for today's photo! I love how near-crazed Stokes looks in the capture. Vicki looks confused and has what I think of as her "experimental" hairstyle. I can't recall how long that lasted.
I always feel now as if I've somehow thrown the I Ching or gone down the Stairway through Time when I comment here since it's still 2019 on this board... believe me, I am not complaining.
cheers, G.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #527 (1968) - Prof. Stokes - 'Go now. Pack quickly. You MUST get away from this house.'
From "Robservations 6/19/02 - #527/528 - Cass and Nick Bickerson"Where is the painting? demands Stokes. In my room, says Vicki. Is the painting restored? asks the professor. She nods-yes. You must leave Collinwood immediately, he says, unless you do, you will have the dream. Cassandra will find some way of forcing you to have it, despite Sam Evans' death, and if you do, Barnabas Collins will be your beckoner, you will tell him the dream, and he will die. You MUST leave this very night."
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Once again this is a Robservations from the period of time when they are nowhere near as detailed as most other periods on the show. At least the summary for the selected scene is more detailed than was the one for yesterday's quote, but once again the selected quote for the day doesn't even appear in the Robservations. And I have no idea why there's a closing quotation mark to end the excerpted section because 1) there is no opening quotation mark, and 2) Stokes never says "You MUST leave this very night." What he does say is today's quote.
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I always feel now as if I've somehow thrown the I Ching or gone down the Stairway through Time when I comment here since it's still 2019 on this board... believe me, I am not complaining.
Yes, I've been very lazy in not changing the boards titles over to 2020. But perhaps subconsciously for obvious reasons I don't want to acknowledge that 2020 arrived...
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So much love for today's photo! I love how near-crazed Stokes looks in the capture. Vicki looks confused
I love how that capture turned out:
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Because of the quote Midnite picked, I could have captured what I did or a close-up of Stokes. But I went with both Stokes and Vicki because I thought it not only shows off the quote best, but because of the facial expressions/body language Alexandra and Thayer have.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #761 (1897) - Quentin - 'Now there MUST be some solution--something that can undo what the gypsy has done to me.'
From "Robservations 1/9/03 - #760-761 - Died By Fire"[A very drunk Quentin knocks frantically on Evan's door, hoping his old friend will understand the lateness of the hour. Evan points out how drunk he is. Yup, says Quentin, very--and it doesn't help. It never does, says Evan. Turn on the lights, asks Q, I don't like being in the dark. Evan demands, what do you want? Help! says Q--there's no one else I can turn to; only you understand. But I can't do anything for you, says the lawyer. There must be some way to end the curse, insists Quentin, and you have to find it. I tried twice and failed, Evan reminds him. In two nights, there will be another full moon, says Q, and we both know what that means. I know, says Evan. What you DO NOT know, Quentin tells him harshly, is the agonizing pain that comes before the change, and the guilt after--the last time it happened, I killed a woman!--there MUST be some solution to undo what Magda did. Evan has no solution. Quentin is miserable. Evan says, I'd like to help you, to keep you from suffering, but I have no supernatural powers! But you do have knowledge of the black arts, says Q, use it!--if anyone can end my misery, it's you--we must persuade Magda to stop it. We tried, says Evan--it did no good. I'm not looking for a miracle, says Q, just something, anything--I can't go through with this again, I'd rather die! He splays himself in a chair. Evan pats his shoulder and promises to try to think of something
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And yet again Robservations rephrases rather than using a direct quote - and yet again it definitely gets the exact same point across...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #908 (1969) - David - That one MUST have been taken of Carolyn just about the time you left Collinwood.'
From "Robservations 4/24/03 - 907-908 - Weaving a Web Around Paul; Return of Roger"David closes the doors and Paul impatiently asks, what do you want? I have a photo album, says David--since you weren't around then, perhaps you'd like to see it. (I had the same album!) It's some pictures of Carolyn growing up, says David. The paranoid Paul says, that's thoughtful of you. Aren't you going to look at any of them? asks David. The two of them sit on the sofa to go through the pictures. One photo shows a girl in blond pigtails. David points out, that must have been taken of Carolyn just before you left (the girl in the picture looks much older than two)!(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0908-3.jpg)
No, says Paul, it isn't. David grins at him and asks, are you going to look at any more? Of course, says Paul.
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This time there's only a slight rephrasing. However, what David actually asks is "Aren't you going to look at any more?"
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1051 (1970PT) - Claude North - 'And you MUST do nothing to reveal my presence here. Do you understand?'
From "#1050/1051: Robservations 08/05/03: Mourning; Claude North and His Dagger"Claude North orders Roxanne--keep looking into my eyes, I have the power to restore you to me--if you will it--keep looking into my eyes and come back to me, Roxanne! He repeats it twice, then grows angry--she has never resisted me before--what has been done to her?--if Stokes were here, I'd kill him with my bare hands--I'm taking her away from this place, I don't care about the deal I made with Stokes--I'll return his money to him, tell him the truth--he touches her shoulder and finishes, "That I can't live without you." Take my hand, he says, come with me. Hearing someone fumbling with the front door, he says, I must hide--and you must do nothing to reveal my presence here, do you understand? She looks at him.
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Yay, it's a Brian Sturdivant close-up! One of the very irregular players who is almost never discussed or acknowledged.
I've wondered if the Claude North character was one of the victims of Dan Curtis' bouts of sudden story switching midway through an established plotline. He's given such a huge buildup and then he's gone in 3 or 4 episodes. And so little is actually done with the character. Perhaps there was an issue with the actor. His career did not last very long... somewhere or other recently, I read that he was a personal friend of Jonathan Frid's.
G.
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A note from Danny Horn from his blog for episode 1051/1052:
Claude North is played by Brian Sturdivant, who previously appeared on the show in January as the Bellboy in Mr. Best’s afterlife waiting room. In our universe, he’s only on Dark Shadows for three episodes, and then I’m not sure what happens to him. IMDb says that in 1971, he had a small part in a Roger Corman WWI pic called Von Richthofen and Brown, and a part in a TV-movie about a social worker called The Coming Asunder of Jimmy Bright. IBDb says that in 1972, he appeared on Broadway for three months in a background role in Vivat! Viva Regina! And then I don’t know what happened to him after that. I really do actually think that he’s handsome and potentially charismatic, and I wish they’d kept him around.
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He did appear in a 1969 production of A Patriot For Me in 1969. Also in the cast were Christopher Pennock and his then wife Marilyn Joseph. No credits of any kind for Sturdivant after 1972.
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it's a Brian Sturdivant close-up!
It's a close-up, alright - an extreme close-up. But those became very popular during the show's latter period. I've seen it said that director Henry Kaplan instituted the practice. But while getting captures for this slideshow, I've also noticed Lela Swift doing the same thing (Louis Edmonds' Ep #1111 close-up (http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0711ds_0.jpg) back on the 11th is a perfect example of that). But be all that as it may, we're discussing Brian Sturdivant and here's his close-up -
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- for anyone who might have missed it yesterday.
somewhere or other recently, I read that he was a personal friend of Jonathan Frid's.
That's very interesting - I'd never heard it before.
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I had heard that as well, MB. I don't remember where though.
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On the comments thread on one of Danny Horn's blog entries about the Claude North episodes, some fans report more gossip about Frid's relationship with Brian S. I did think Brian had a very intriguing presence on camera, so it's a shame he did not pursue acting, though it is always possible he continued to act on stage. Lots of actors did that, such as Marilyn Joseph, Chris Pennock's wife at the period when the show was in production. Marilyn appeared briefly as Collinsport strumpet Lorna Bell, who I always want to call Lorna Doone whenever the topic of her character comes up.
Talking of Pennock, loved yesterday's shot of Sebastian Shaw. Trippy, man!
cheers, Gothick
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[pointing-up] I don't know what's written on that blog (and I'm too lazy to look, even at this early hour [ghost_grin]), but I would remind that just because something, particularly something of a gossipy nature, is posted online doesn't mean it's 100% truthful. Well, unless perhaps a specific/reliable source is cited and it's not just "I once read" or "a fan once said". While there is certainly the possibility that it's true, more often than not gossip that starts off like that should be taken with a grain of salt - especially if it's ever a case that there isn't necessarily anyone around anymore who can verify it. It can probably be fun to wonder if it's true - but it probably shouldn't be treated as fact. (If that were the case, for example, Joel Crothers would be porn star Wade Nichols, which was not only rumored online back in the '90s but was even actually once reported erroneously in a national entertainment magazine, instead of his Edge of Night and similarly mustachioed co-star Dennis Parker.)
As for Pennock's Sebastian, yet another extreme close-up thanks to -
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I just realized that yesterday I completely overlooked posting about yesterday's entry in the slideshow. Oops! But if you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding that entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #1081 (1970) - Sebastian - 'I'm not your husband, Mrs. Hawkes. You MUST have loved him very much to think that I was.'
From "#1080/1081: Robservations 08/26/03: Return of Roxanne!"Carolyn, seated on the drawing room sofa, reads ASTROLOGY by Louis MacNeice. She answers the door to Sebastian Shaw, who wants to talk to her about "that look in your eyes." It's the resemblance to my dead husband, explains Carolyn, I'm sorry--did you bring my horoscope? He nods. I so hoped you would, says Carolyn--I've been reading the book you gave my mother--it's fascinating, really. Isn't that a dilettante's word? he asks sarcastically--you don't believe in astrology at all, do you? I never have, admits Carolyn. You're honest, says Shaw, that will make this easier--I started your horoscope, Mrs. Hawkes, but I had difficulty finishing it--you didn't come to me for your horoscope--it was all an excuse--I KNOW why you came, because of all the questions you asked--I'm not your husband, Mrs. Hawkes--you must have loved him very much to think that I was. The dead do return, states Carolyn, I do believe that. I'm not proof of that, he says, and you must accept that. She looks sad.
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I have no idea how, even after posting the screen cap of Sebastian, I didn't immediately realize I hadn't posted this. [ghost_rolleyes] Yesterday I can understand having overlooked it because I was juggling several different things all day - but not today...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1113 (1840) - Ben - 'You MUST not. Mr. Barnabas, you MUST talk to that woman, that Julia-- she's from the future, from 1970.'
From "#1113/1114: Robservations 09/19/03: Barnabas to the Rescue!"Old House - Josette's room, where the furniture has been covered. We hear Josette's music box theme playing. Barnabas enters the room and gazes up at her portrait--how I've longed to see your face again, he says--I will never forget, but now I'm free again, I must begin a new life--forgive me--I had to say goodbye. He lifts the portrait off the mantle and puts it, face down, against the fireplace. He turns, startled to find Ben there.
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Barnabas and Ben stare at each other. You know me well, says Barnabas. Well enough to know you'd come here, says Ben. For the last time, says Barnabas. What does that mean? asks Ben. Josette can never be mine, says Barn, I will make an existence without her. You hated your life before! Ben reminds him. I will no longer condemn myself to that coffin, insists Barnabas. You've got to, says Ben. You've served me well, says Barnabas gently, but you cannot understand the eternal darkness of that tomb--I will not involve you this time as I did before--I will take whatever chances I must--alone. You must not, says Ben, you must talk to that Julia, she's from the future, from 1970. What an incredible story, says Barnabas, I do not have your naivete. She can help you, says Ben. No one can help me, says Barnabas.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #52 (1966) - Maggie - 'Oh Pop, this MUST be the purest atmosphere in the country. Why do you think all those summer people come up here every year?'
From "#0051/0052: Robservations 06/22/01: Dead Man Body Surfing"Evans cottage - Did you hear me?--Pop? says Maggie, shaking her father by the arm. He's lying on the sofa and he asks what it is. It's almost one in the morning, she says. I didn't know it was that late, says Sam. Why don't you go to bed? she asks him. For what? he asks--to toss and turn?--it's no use, I've got too much on my mind. What's bugging you? she asks, sitting on the sofa beside him--do you want to talk to me about it? I don't want to worry you, he says, with my petty little problems. It would be worse if you didn't, says Maggie. All right, if you're so inquisitive, he says--I'm worried about Bill Malloy. He's a big fella, he can take care of himself, points out Maggie. Normally, agrees Sam, I'd say yes, but these aren't normal times--there are forces loose in Collinsport that frighten me to think of--evil forces--you can smell it in the very atmosphere. Maggie laughs--this must be the purest atmosphere in the country, she says--why do you think all those summer people come up here every year?--to get away from the air pollution, that's why. This pollution lies in the souls of men, not the air, says Sam. I've never seen you so gloomy, she says. I've never had as much to be gloomy about before, he says.
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Talk about summer tourists descending on Collinsport is frequently mentioned in the background info on the show but I don't recall it being mentioned that often on the show. Today's quote may even be the only instance where it is. And what's even more interesting is that we never really see evidence of those tourists - well, unless we're supposed to presume that some of the dancers at the Blue Whale are tourists. Who knows? But maybe Sam was more right than he realized with regard to evil forces being loose in Collinsport. Maybe it was a case that before too long unsuspecting tourists fell prey to supernatural happenings around Collinsport that we never saw anything about. Start those fan fiction stories now! [ghost_wink] [ghost_cheesy]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #197 (1967) - Roger - 'Well, it MUST be very personal and very important to have such a special padlock on it.'
From "#0196/0197: Robervations 10/09/01: Blackmailed by a Blackguard"Liz holds a key in her hand, on a chain, and she hears a door slam and begins putting roses in a vase. Roger bursts in and tells her he's been searching the house from turrets to foundations, looking for paintings--has she seen them? What paintings, she asks. About a dozen, he says, some in frames, some not. Family portraits? She asked, most of them are hanging. No, says Roger, he picked them up about 10 years ago and not important, but he needs to have them--has she seen them? Liz doesn't remember them. I need them for personal reasons, says Roger, and he's searched everywhere except the locked room in the basement. (uh oh!) They wouldn't be there, she says, but Roger wants to check anyway--does she have the key? She doesn't know where it is. What do you mean? he asks. Angrily, she says, "I'm telling you, I don't know!" Take it easy, he says, staring at her strangely. The paintings aren't in there, she says, she knows. Roger wants to see for himself. You can't, insists Liz. Furious, Roger wants to know why she keeps telling him that--what's in that room? Some personal belongings, says Liz, and she doesn't want anyone poking around! It must be very personal and important, since it had a special padlock on it
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I just love today's quote - another classic Liz/Roger scene! Though the most amusing exchange in this ep might be after Roger asks Jason why he was so closely examining the lock on the basement door and Jason claims it was because he used to collect old padlocks, Roger replies that Jason looked like he wanted to add the padlock to his collection, but then Jason claims that he's switched to collecting stamps, though he still can't resist looking at an old padlock. The way Dennis Patrick and Louis Edmonds play it is priceless! [ghost_cheesy]
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I'm getting itchy to watch the pre Barns!
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Wow MB, I do not remember that scene between Lou and Dennis at all. Need to get these out again! I think technically this comes in the early weeks of Barnabas. I still remember when I finally got to see these in early syndication back in '76 not knowing what was going on with the Jason storyline... I somehow didn't have my old issues of 16 magazine conveying the "Whole True Story of Dark Shadows" (there were considerable lacunae and errors in there, as I only learned years later) at hand to check. Fans today don't realize just how little info was available back then, particularly about almost anything prior to June of '67.
Great shot of Liz and Roger!
G.
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I'm getting itchy to watch the pre Barns!
Whenever I see great Liz/Roger scenes like the ones that have recently been highlighted in this slideshow, I also get the impulse to want to see more. One of my other favorite pieces of Roger dialogue from around this same time is after he's learned Willie is staying at Collinwood, he sarcastically remarks that perhaps they should put in a revolving door in case Jason has other guests he wants to stay at Collinwood! Too funny!! [ghost_cheesy]
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Wow MB, I do not remember that scene between Lou and Dennis at all.
It's funny how things about the show will strike/stay with fans differently. That scene has been one of my favorites since after I saw it for the first time in August of 1995 (wow - almost 25 years ago) on Sci-Fi. But then I love Dennis Patrick as Jason, and I particularly love how he interacts with Louis Edmonds' Roger. I know some people dislike the Blackmailing Liz storyline, but I love it. As I've said before, it's one of my absolute favorite storylines on the show.
Great shot of Liz and Roger!
Yes! Once again, I love how Roger is looking at Liz:
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #397 (1796) - Angelique - 'Well, where is Ben with the champagne? We MUST have champagne now.'
From "#0397/0398: Robservations 03/14/02: Mr. & Mrs. Barnabas Collins"Looking like a condemnded man heading for the gallows, Barnabas returns to the festivities. Angelique is telling Naomi she wishes there had been some flowers, and Naomi wishes she'd sent some over. She tells Barnabas the wedding was beautiful and she's very happy. He says he is, too, but not very convincingly. Ben brings in champagne for the toast and as he hands out glasses, Barnabas opens the bubbly and pours the first glass for the best man, Ben's, toast--except that instead of champagne, blood pours from the bottle. Jeremiah's laughter fills the room and everyone stares in horror as Angelique runs from the room with a sob.
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Another instance where the quote isn't mentioned in any way in Robservations.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #503 (1968) - Julia - 'Willie, I know why you want to find her-- you want to tell her the dream, but you MUSTN'T.'
From "Robservations 6/3/02 - Everyone Frets Over Carolyn - #503/504"Willie tells Julia his dream, biting his knuckles, his face contorted with horror. The last door held a snarling dog, and it would have ripped him to pieces. Then Willie hears the police dogs and leaps to his feet in consternation. Julia assures him they're just searching for Carolyn. Willie awakened from the dream unable to move or think of anything else. Julia tries to figure out the significance. Willie is puzzled that telling Julia didn't help him, but she says she didn't expect it to. I must find Carolyn, says Willie, but Julia says he can't tell her the dream--if he does, she will have the dream and the curse will continue--and harm will come to Barnabas. Willie doesn't want that. So Julia tells him to stay there, but Willie screams he'll go crazy if he doesn't go. Julia suggests erasing the memory of the dream. She takes her medallion and hypnotizes the terrified man.
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And once again the Robservations doesn't include the quote - but at least in this instance there's a reference to it even if it's rephrased...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #764 (1897) - Beth - 'You MUST help him. If this keeps on-- and it will-- he's going to be caught.'
From "Robservations 1/13/03 - #764-765 - Are Silver Bullets a Solution?"Evan straightens his clothing and answers the phone--it's Beth, calling from Collinwood. Come out as soon as you can, she begs--have you seen the moon? Yes, he says. It happened again! cries Beth He can't help, says Evan. Bring something silver, says Beth, to protect yourself. I can't! objects Evan Someone must find him, she wails, before anything happens. I can't go out, insists Evan. But there's no one else, says Beth--Quentin has helped you, you owe him! Judith stands on the landing, listening in. If this goes on, he'll be caught, says Beth--we must help him! Judith asks what's wrong. Beth hastily hangs up. Nothing is wrong, she says. The conversation wasn't important--I was talking of a cousin of mine in the village who's in trouble.
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Obviously Robservations does a major rephrasing of today's quote.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1182 (1841) - Joanna - 'We MUST have many, many talks like this-- long ones.'
From "#1181/1182: Robservations 11/23/03: Samantha's Astounding Declaration"It's so good to have you back, says Daphne--when I was told you were dead, I didn't think I'd ever known such pain--or hatred--for Quentin--I blamed him at first for your death, and wanted him dead, too, it was as if a part of me died with you. Darling, you shouldn't blame Quentin, says Joanna. I don't anymore, says Daphne, I know now Quentin would never deliberately hurt anyone. Never, agrees Joanna. But then those terrible letters started coming, letters in your handwriting, explains Daphne, they were to Quentin and me, and suddenly, you became a dreadful threat to my life--and I'd loved you so much! Poor darling, sympathizes Joanna. They were in your handwriting, says Daphne, how could that be? They couldn't have been, insists Joanna, I didn't write those letters--except those I wrote to Quentin while I was in the sanitarium, but I never mailed those! But, says Daphne, taking one of the letters out of her desk--what about this one, it terrified me, I was certain you'd written it. Those aren't my esses or t's, points out Joanna--she writes, showing her sister how she makes them. I see, says Daphne, but if...it doesn't matter--I'm just so glad to have you back--she takes Joanna's hands in hers and asks--what did you do?--where did you go when you left the asylum? I went to Boston, says Joanna. What for? asks Daphne. I don't know, says Joanna, I guess I went there because I wanted to be in a city where I could be one of many. But why Boston? asks Daphne. For the obvious reason, says Joanna, I wanted to be close to that part of my life that gave me the most joy--and pain. You mean Quentin? asks Daphne hesitantly. I suppose so, says Joanna. You're still in love with him, aren't you? asks Daphne. Laughing, Joanna says, you still think of me the way you did when you were a little child--you're such an incurable romantic--we must have many, many talks like this, long ones, may I come and see you again, soon? Of course you may, says Daphne, any time--we've got to be very sure nothing ever happens to you again, never again! I promise you, my darling sister, says Joanna, nothing will. She gazes at her little sister with love.
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Yay! My favorite Barnabas Yoda-ism today!!!
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A classic line and a classic moment.
cheers, Gothick
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #279 (1967) - Barnabas - 'That night MUST go nothing wrong.'
From "#0279/0280: Robservations 12/11/01: Barnabas' Swinging Party"Old House drawing room - The house must be immaculate for the party, Barnabas instructs Willie (and is this the "tonight must nothing go wrong" blooper?) He's glad to hear Willie delivered the costumes to Collinwood, and remarks that tonight will be the most important night of his life.
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Unfortunately, Robservations gets the blooper wrong...
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(Due to circumstances that I needn't get into here, I'm not home and won't be until the end of the week. So, even though Midnite has provided me with the last three quotes for July, I don't have any way right now to get screen caps for them. But I'm going to put the code to display them in their posts in this topic and that way once I do get them, they'll show up here.)
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[spoiler]Today's screen capture:
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Today's quote:
Ep #544 (1968) - Prof. Stokes - 'If anyone else discovers you, as Mrs. Johnson's son did yesterday, you MUSTN'T panic or be frightened.'
From "#Robservations 7/1/02 - Stokes Demands Answers - #544/545"Adam is still looking at the kissing picture, saying "Carolyn" and making with the lovesick eyes. Stokes knocks and Adam admits him. They greet each other like long lost friends. Adam prefers Stokes' house; he's lonely here. Stokes observes the cheerless surroundings and hands Adam a bunch of books, a writing pad and some pencils. Adam is pleased, but unhappy Stokes can't stick around. Stokes says Carolyn will help him, but first. . .Adam admits to liking Carolyn very much, but Stokes warns him against liking her TOO much. Stokes feels ill equipped to answer Adam's why, wishing he'd had the foresight to marry and raise a family. He sits down beside Adam and orders him not to panic if anyone else discovers him. Just tell Carolyn, says Stokes, she's his friend and knows what's best for him--obey her wishes--most important are your studies, says Stokes; everyone has warm feelings toward certain other people, which is fine, but for Adam, learning must come first--the sooner he's educated, the sooner he can leave the room and go out among other people.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0544-3.jpg)
Adam agrees to concentrate on reading and writing. Carolyn joins them, asking to speak to Stokes, who promises to see Adam as soon as he can. Adam and Stokes shake hands.
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Again, the quote is barely there in the Robservations...
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(Due to circumstances that I needn't get into here, I'm not home and won't be until the end of the week. So, even though Midnite has provided me with the last three quotes for July, I don't have any way right now to get screen caps for them. But I'm going to put the code to display them in their posts in this topic and that way once I do get them, they'll show up here.)
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[spoiler]Yesterday's screen capture:
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Yesterday's quote:
Ep #778 (1897) - Pansy - 'You can't stop me, the show MUST go on. And what a revealing show it's goin' to be!'
From "Robservations 1/23/03 - #778-779 - One Hand Clapping"Carl, asleep, dreams. We see a pretty multi-colored lamp beside his bed, a ball atop the legs of a jester balancing it. Pansy hums her song. He calls to her, over and over. She's in her dressing room, getting ready for her show, dressed in spangles, all made up. Carl comes to her and she tells him he's just in time for her farewell performance--I'm going away! Why? he asks. The way things worked out, she says, it's time to retire. You can't go, he objects. It's the way things worked out, she repeats--and it ain't been all roses for Pansy, ya know--psychic powers take it out on a girl. He kneels and tells her, if you stay with me, I'll but you a big house, beautiful clothes, and we'll go around the world together! Sorry, luv, she says, it's time for Pansy's farewell, and you can't stop me, the show must go on--and what a revealing show it's going to be! she grins--come and see for yourself, luv, she invites. We hear applause, see PANSY FAYE in glitter. She stands onstage and says, "There is one answer we seek tonight, and it must be found. She asks for a volunteer, and points to Barnabas, who shakes his head, no. She asks Judith to come up, not to be afraid, give her a hand! she calls. She instructs Judith to concentrate on the answer, which will come slowly, but it will come. Judith says she can't concentrate on the answer without knowing the question. You know the question, says Pansy harshly, everyone at Collinwood does! Judith doesn't! Carl comes up and squeals, "I do!" Pansy invites him up. "The question is this!" says Carl. "Who is the vampire?!"(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0778-4.jpg)
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(Due to circumstances that I needn't get into here, I'm not home and won't be until the end of the week. So, even though Midnite has provided me with the last three quotes for July, I don't have any way right now to get screen caps for them. But I'm going to put the code to display them in their posts in this topic and that way once I do get them, they'll show up here.)
If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding today's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Today's screen capture:
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Today's quote:
Ep #535 (1968) - Barnabas - 'Willie will bring a wooden stake and a hammer, and you must drive that stake through my heart.'
From "Robservations 6/24/02 - #534/535 - The Point of Return?"At the Old House, Barnabas has a red pill in his hand (I believe it's a vitamin in real life). He swallows it with water. Julia comes in and is terribly upset to learn that he's taken the sleeping pill-she brought him a stimulant! Barnabas says he knows it's inevitable, and he wants to go with some measure of dignity. (Oh, the sad look on poor Julia's face!) He wants to get it over with. While he's awake, there's some slim hope, she says, but he denies this-and the pill is beginning to take effect. I've already given Willie his instructions, says Barnabas-after it's over, he will come to the Old House and assist him. (line mixup here, I think.) When I revert to what I was, you must help him-Willie will bring a stake and hammer and you must drive it through my heart. I can't, she says, walking away from him. He reminds her of the living hell he experienced, alive by night, dead by day-do you want me to live that life again? No, she says, and reluctantly promises to do as he asks.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0535-3.jpg)
Barnabas leans back against the chair, thanking her, and falls asleep. She calls out his name and shakes him, but his slumber is deep. She sits down in the other chair, watching, waiting.
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(I had already done the quotes/captures for August 1-6 (and a scattered few beyond that) before the situation that called me away from my house, so there shouldn't be any problems with August. [ghost_nowink])
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Thanks for these, MB. I hope everything is OK.
Sending good vibes,
Gothick
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I hope everything is OK.
I'm fine. I've been helping out others - and will be continuing to help for a while yet. In fact, though I'm home right now, in a few hours I'll be going back to where I was throughout most of the week. But then I'll be back home early Monday for a day...
Sending good vibes
Thanks - I'll pass them along...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1091 (1970) - Hallie - 'To question him directly. And you MUSTN'T. We've got to stay far away from him.'
From "#1091/1092: Robservations 09/04/03: Carolyn Finds the Playroom"Collinwood - drawing room - David, says Hallie, Maggie couldn't speak, walk or anything--it was awful! And Dr. Hoffman wouldn't tell you what happened to her? David asks. I heard her say this morning, to Mrs. Stoddard, that Maggie was attacked in the woods, by a wild animal, explains Hallie--but I wonder if she knows something about us, about the playroom and Daphne. Don't speak so loud, warns David. Maybe Gerard did this to her, to punish her, suggests Hallie--I wish we knew for certain. David considers. Why don't you go to Maggie and try to find out whatever you can, he advises--without giving too much away. What are you going to do? she asks. I'll tell you later, he says. All right, she says, but you've got to promise you won't try to contact Gerard. Why would I do a thing like that? he asks. You mustn't contact him directly, she warns, promise me, we've got to stay far away from him. Are you going to see Maggie? he demands. Just promise me that, she persists. Either you go or I'll have to, he says, not answering her question--are you going? I'll go, she says, but gives him a sad look before she heads upstairs.
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I was able to do several August quotes/captures way in advance once Midnite had done her last one for July for certain storylines. So, like I'd done for April, the quotes will be jumping around through the storylines rather than appearing in order (or reverse order, like I'd done for June's 30 Days Of To Tell Or Not To Tell).
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Today's capture really is too priceless. I love all of Grayson's scenes with Donna. The interaction between them is always fun.
Hope things are OK, MB.
All the best, Gothick
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[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #700 (1969) - Maggie - 'David, you MUST. You have to send Quentin away.'
From "Robservations 10/23/02 - Barnabas Thumbs a Time-Trip Via I-Ching #700/701"Maggie cries--Quentin, you can't have him!" she yells, vowing to not to ever let him change David--you tried and failed--"I love David, I'm going to take him away from you!"(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0700-3.jpg)
David stands at the top of the stairs, Maggie at the bottom. I'm coming to get you, she says, Quentin can't stop me, he doesn't have the courage--David belongs to me and his family. She heads slowly up the stairs, begging David come to her. In one leap, he runs into her arms. She calls out his name, hugs him, tells him there's one more thing you must do--send Quentin away. I can't, insists David. You must, she says--turn around, look into the door, and do it. He protests he can't, but Maggie reminds him he won't be free unless he does this. David turns around and looks at the door, which slams closed. "David, we won!" she shrieks, hugging him tightly. "We won!" David falls to the stairs, unconscious.
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Robservations reworks the quote a bit...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #931 (1970) - Amanda - 'No, he'll never say he loves me! Oh, he MUST! Or else...'
From "Robs 5/8/03 - #930-931 - Lung Brat Plays With Paul; Grant Sees Q's Portrait"Julia enters. I've been waiting and waiting, complains Amanda. "Wait just a moment," says Julia. Please, begs Amanda, Mr. Best is here in Collinsport--I saw him in the hotel lobby, simply looking at his watch and smiling at me--tonight he'll come for me, I only have two hours left! Go back to the hotel, Julia orders, stay with Grant, do everything you can to help him remember! He'll never say he loves me, laments Amanda--he must, or else...¦when there's a knock at the door, I'll answer it and Mr. Best will be there--and this time he'll give me no more time. Two hours! says Julia, heading for the phone--Professor Osmond said Quentin's portrait would be ready at 3--we will have to see it before then--go back to the hotel and stay with Grant, says Julia, I will call you--"Amanda, you must keep trying."
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Today's capture really is too priceless. I love all of Grayson's scenes with Donna. The interaction between them is always fun.
I love how their expressions in the capture play off of each other:
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #176 (1967) - Laura - 'You MUSTN'T count every single word I say.'
From "#0176/0177: Robservations 09/24/01: Let's Go Grave Robbing!"What were you doing? he asks. Staring into the fire and thinking, she says--I must get back to it. OK, he says, I can take a hint--I won't bother you anymore. He goes to the door and opens it. David! she says, wait! She goes to him, closing the door. Don't be mad at me, she says. If you don't want me to come around, I won't, he says, hurt. Of course I want you around! she assures him. It didn't sound like it, he says. I was deep in thought, you startled me, that's all, she says. You said you wanted to be alone, he says resentfully. You mustn't count every single word I say, she says. Then how will I know whether to believe you or not? he asks. (go, David!) You can believe I love you and want you with me, she says, caressing his hair. It didn't sound like it, insists David. Darling, didn't you ever wake up and not realize what you were saying? she asks. Sometimes I've done that, he says. Well, then, there you are, that's exactly what happened to me! she says. But you weren't sleeping, he points out, your eyes were wide open! But there are times when you do sleep when your eyes are open, she says. It doesn't make any sense, he says. I apologize, she says--forgive me? I guess so, he says."
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(Laura wasn't simply staring into the fire and thinking, she was attacking Dr. Guthrie and David's arrival interrupted her.)
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Marvelous shot of Diana and David. I always love a glimpse of our Phoenix! I don't think any other horror show ever had one.
G.
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Great shot of Michael Stroka as Bruno today! I can't recall from the episode number if that's Alexis or Angelique--most likely the former, I would guess.
Thanks, MB!
Wishing you well, G.
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Another great shot today. And it's close to the end.
The ultimate curse was looming--cancellation.
G.
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Marvelous shot of Diana and David. I always love a glimpse of our Phoenix!
And here it is again for anyone who might have missed it:
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I don't think any other horror show ever had one.
The only show that comes to mind is the CW's current show, Legacies - though it has a male Phoenix...
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[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #1039 (1970PT) - Bruno - 'You MUST! You MUST!'
From "#1038/1039: Robservations 07/28/03: The Redhead With the Grand Tetons"Bruno continues, asking, what did the police say when you brought that curious diary of Cyrus' to them?--two idols destroyed, he laughs mockingly--the eminent Dr. Longworth leaves proof that he falsified Angelique's autopsy to save his friend, the illustrious Quentin Collins--when are the police going to come over and arrest him for her murder? Angelique grins enigmatically. "You did go to the police, didn't you?" he asks. I paid you five thousand dollars for the journal, she says, and it's mine to do anything I want with it. He sternly asks, do you want your sister's murderer punished?--the journal says Quentin did it--Cyrus saw the hatpin in the base of her skull... Yes, agrees Angelique, but there's no proof Quentin put it there--Cyrus only assumed that he did--well, they don't hang criminals on supposition--I want more proof before I go to the police--absolute proof. You aren't going to go to the police, are you? he demands angrily. No, she says. "You MUST!--You MUST!" he shouts through gritted teeth, grabbing her by the arms. His face trembles with the force of his insistence.
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Great shot of Michael Stroka as Bruno today!
I really liked how that turned out:
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I can't recall from the episode number if that's Alexis or Angelique
As you know now, it's Angelique pretending to be Alexis. [ghost_smiley]
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[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #1239 (1841PT) - Brutus' Ghost - 'My curse MUST be fulfilled.'
From "#1238/1239: Robservations 01/14/04: Melanie's Mother; Another Death"Melanie sleeps. A wind blows through her room. Windows open by themselves, billowing the curtains. There is the sound of tinkling glass. Melanie awakens and arises from her bed, demanding, "Who are you?" We hear Brutus' laughter, then the ghost himself appears to Melanie, who screams.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1239-4.jpg)
Brutus Collins! she cries, horrified.
Why have you come to me? she asks. My curse must be fulfilled, he says, advancing on her. Stay away from me! she begs. You will help me, he says, you have helped me before, you shall bring suffering upon them. No! protests Melanie, I don't want to hurt anyone! You can't escape me! he insists. Leave me alone, please! she pleads--leave me alone. I will have my revenge, he vows--and you shall be the instrument of my revenge--Amanda! I'm not Amanda, she says, I'm Melanie.
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Another great shot today.
I also really liked how that one turned out:
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And it's close to the end.
The ultimate curse was looming--cancellation.
Indeed! [ghost_sad]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #367 (1795) - Abigail - 'It MUST be crushed, destroyed!'
From "#0367/0368_0369: Robservations 02/22/02: Introducing Angelique"After Vicki goes back upstairs, Naomi tells Joshua she's glad he made the right decision. Abigail disagrees, and Joshua's pissed at both for eavesdropping. Abigail reminds him of something their mother taught them--when the face of evil presents itself, it must be crushed! Remember that, Abigail warns Joshua-remember it well. Naomi looks upset."
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The exact quote is missing from the Robservations. After Abigail prompts Joshua for something their mother used to say and he replies with it, she actually repeats how it must be crushed and she adds the part about it being destroyed, But once again this Robservations falls into the period when they've not as detailed as they will be...
And if that is any indication of the things their mother used to say, I strongly suspect Abigail took after her mother. [ghost_rolleyes]
Actually, my favorite line in this scene is when Joshua accuses, "Can't I have a conversation in this house without all the women hiding in corners listening to every word I say?" It paints quite an amusing picture. [ghost_grin]
And BTW, for those who may not know, when this ep was shown in '80s syndication it was a kinescope. The color Master Tape wasn't issued until Volume 28 of the MPI VHS tapes came out in June of 1991. The Sci-Fi Channel also ran the color version.
I checked my old syndication tapes and unfortunately the day Ep #367 aired I was getting terrible over-the-air reception (it's funny that happened rarely, but it did happen, often when an ep I was really looking forward to watching aired. [ghost_rolleyes]) And it didn't help that some kinescopes weren't the clearest to begin with. But the point here is to show that it really was a kinescope:
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #93 (1966) - Liz - 'You MUSTN'T jump to conclusions.'
From "#0093/0094: Robservations 07/26/01: Heartache for Maggie; Hope For Vicki"Carolyn calls the Collinsport Inn, asking for Burke--oh, is he still in Bangor? she asks--did he say when he would be back? She twists the phone wire around her fingers--no, no message. Furious, she punches the sofa. Liz comes in and tells her David's calmed down. I'm NOT! says Carolyn angrily. She stands before the fireplace. Liz asks what's the matter. I just called the Inn to see if Burke was back, says Carolyn. I thought you said it didn't make any difference to you what he did, says Liz. I wasn't calling because of him, says Carolyn, I wanted to see what she was up to--you notice she's not back yet, either. She said she'd be gone a couple of days, says Liz, that shouldn't be any surprise to you. Oh it isn't, says Carolyn, nothing she did would be a surprise to me now! You mustn't jump to conclusions, says Liz. What other conclusion can you possibly draw? demands Carolyn. Burke does have business in Bangor, says Liz. So does Vicki, tattles Carolyn--she made me promise not to tell--but then I didn't know she was going to get so chummy with Burke! (Bitch!) You'd better tell me what you know, advises Liz. She went to see Mr. Garner, reveals Carolyn.
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Beautiful shot today of Chris Pennock as Gabriel Collins--reportedly his favorite role on the series (from old interviews I recall reading).
Let's hope we have good news of Chris's health soon.
G.
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If I do say so myself, I love this screen capture from back on Saturday:
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Carolyn looks likes something is happening to her that is a lot more interesting than merely jumping to conclusions over what Vicki might be up to in Bangor - and Liz looks like she might be telling Carolyn not to do so out in the open in the drawing room!! [lghy] [naughty]
If there isn't already something similar to it on the game boards, a copy of that capture is definitely going to be added to them once we get to Ep #93...
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[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #1120 (1840) - Gabriel - 'There has been a marriage today, and we MUST do something about it.'
From "#1119/1120: Robservations 09/24/03: Elopement; A Stunning Surprise"Gerard comes in and says, "I see you're still trying. My wife is remarkably loyal woman--I admire loyalty in women." Your loyalty, promise Gabriel, is going to be tests. Why don't you just relax and accept the fact that it happened? advises Gerard.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1120-2.jpg)
Because, says Gabriel, I know you've been scheming, and plotting, and talking to my father and pretending to kill Samantha when you wouldn't. I only went along with you because I was afraid you'd try to kill her yourself, says Gerard--I saved her life, I saved her life with very little cost to me. Gabriel, squeezing his ball, warns him to watch what he says. There's a bad editing jump, then Gerard offers Gabriel a word of advice. The latter starts to wheel himself out of the room, but Gerard grabs his chair, stopping him. you'd better listen to me, says Gerard--why don't you just be a good boy from now on?--it will prove beneficial to you in the future--Samantha and I might even be a little "charitable" on your unfortunate situation. Gabriel orders him to let go of his chair. Gerard releases him and Gabriel wheels himself out, squeezing his ball. Desmond enters the house and Gabriel gestures for him to come to him. He tells Desmond he needs his help, he can't do it himself because of his legs. You'd better explain, says Desmond sympathetically. There's been a marriage today, says Gabriel, and we must do something about it.
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Beautiful shot today of Chris Pennock as Gabriel Collins--reportedly his favorite role on the series (from old interviews I recall reading).
It's certainly my favorite role of his. And he's looking particularly devilish in that screen capture:
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Let's hope we have good news of Chris's health soon.
Indeed...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #576 (1968) - Angelique - 'You MUST use me as the life force.'
From "Robservations 7/25/02 - Freud, Adam, Liz and Carolyn - #576/577"The equipment is running, lights flashing as Jeff lies in his post-bite slumber. Angelique watches him, not one spot of red on her spotless white dress (like Mack the Knife, never a trace of red). She helps him up, and he gazes at her, his vision blurry. What happened, he asks. She touches his face, and he flinches away--what did she do to him? She orders him to start now and lifts the sheet covering the body. He tells her to stop, grabbing her wrist, and she says he can't give her orders--he understands that and won't forget it, will he? My life force will go into this body--I will rise, breathe, walk, and I will be free. She wants to start now. No, protests Jeff, only Julia can do this--she'll have to deal with her. Angelique insists he try, but he says he can't alone. She knows he worked with Dr. Lang--Adam told her. He only helped in the beginning, protests Jeff, he didn't bring Adam to life. The books of Lang's, says Ang, they tell what to do. Jeff reminds her she told him she was providing the life force for the creature, and she agrees. Barnabas and Julia never told him about it, and besides, the body isn't ready. It must be, insists Ang, but Jeff says no. When will it be ready? she asks. I don't know, he says. Find out, she orders, and moves to touch him. He tells her to stay away from him, but she says no, he doesn't understand how serious and desperate she is--he must use her as the life force, she insists, her hands on his shoulders. She says what happened to Barnabas will happen to her. You may die, he warns. She reminds him that Barnabas didn't--by the way does he mind her putting her arms around him? Yes, he says, and she hugs him and tells him she will teach him not to mind. She sinks her fangs into his throat again, and although he moans in pain, he looks downright turned on, too.
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The Robservations rephrases the quote a bit by changing pronouns...
RD and LP work well in their scenes together - he doesn't seem to pull any of the tricks that he does with his other scene partners. But then they've often said that both being from the south originally was a way they felt a bond with each other, so that bond may have had a lot to do with it...
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Thanks, MB, for re-posting the Saturday photo. I completely missed that one--Saturday was a very busy day and I was offline for much of it (shocking, I know). Great shot!
Lara and Roger had that reunion on that freaky episode of GALACTICA 1980... I watched a bit of it once and meant to finish watching, but somehow never got around to it.
I do think the crazy subplot of Angelique trying to angle her way into being the Eve life-force is a real scream. Just crazy... classic Angelique.
Thanks, G.
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Thanks, MB, for re-posting the Saturday photo. I completely missed that one--Saturday was a very busy day and I was offline for much of it (shocking, I know). Great shot!
The way I managed to capture Carolyn is a real hoot. [ghost_grin]
Lara and Roger had that reunion on that freaky episode of GALACTICA 1980... I watched a bit of it once and meant to finish watching, but somehow never got around to it.
Midnite generously shared screen captures here:"The Night the Cylons Landed," Pt. 1 captures
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and here:Lara Parker on "Galactica 1980" today
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I do think the crazy subplot of Angelique trying to angle her way into being the Eve life-force is a real scream. Just crazy... classic Angelique.
Yes! But then I love VampAng!
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #720 (1897) - Jenny - 'You MUSTN'T be frightened of me.'
From "Robservations 11/8/02 - #720-721 - A Pissed-Off Wife Takes Revenge"(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0720-4.jpg)
"Your name is Quentin, she says--"And mine is Jenny." He asks what's happened to her. I thought we were going to be so happy together, she says. We still can be, he says, nothing has changed--"You're still my wife, Jenny!" (SURPRISE!!!!!!) She's excited to hear this. Yes, she says, I am--why did you go away and leave me? He suggests they discuss that on the way back to Collinwood. She pulls away from him and says they aren't allowed. Yes we are, he assures her--it's all right, you're safe. I knew you were back, says Jenny, I heard the music from that room they keep me in. He wants to take her back there. I knew I'd find you here, she teases, and you know why, don't he?--you always came here, to meet people, remember? No, he says. "To meet other women!" she shrieks. He denies it. You thought me pretty, she says, getting in close--do you still? Yes, he says--it's getting late, we must go back to Collinwood. She asks him to kiss her first--you mustn't be frightened of me! I'm not, he claims. Then kiss me! she demands. He doesn't look thrilled at the prospect, but he does, on the lips, for a brief moment. "You won't go away anymore, Quentin," she says. He looks guilty. "And you won't lie to me, either, I feel so sure of that," she says. He suggests they go now. Yes, it's time to go, she agrees, a huge, scary grin on her face.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #329 (1967) - Sheriff Patterson - 'Well, he MUST be.'
From "#0329/0330: Robservations 01/24/02: Dr. Barnabas Collins"George and Dave exit Willie's room, looking grim, and at first you wonder if Willie didn't tell them WHAT he's afraid of, as in his former vampire employer. Dave and George tell Julia and Barnabas that Willie is hopelessly insane. His mind has snapped--apparently he's been deranged all along. Now he's in his room, babbling incoherently about being afraid of a voice from a grave. So, Willie is guilty, the case is now closed, and Willie will be sent to an institution for the criminally insane. Barn and Julia express their sorrow over hearing this.
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As you can see, today's quote doesn't even appear in the Robservations. But what happens in the scene is after Patterson and Woodard go on about how Willie is "hopelessly insane" and "deranged," Julia asks, "Then you think Willie is the one responsible?" And after that is when Patterson delivers today's quote.
And I just love how Julia lights up a cigarette in Willie's hospital room like it's a perfectly natural thing to do. Though at least in this ep Willie isn't in an oxygen tent when she does it. [ghost_rolleyes]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #616 (1968) - Willie - 'I hear them too, and I know what you MUST be goin' through.'
From "Robservations 8/22/02 - #616/617 - Barnabas Flies the Coop; Roger's Terrible Nightmare"Willie hangs a cross on the cell door. Barnabas stares at him. Willie begs him not to look at him like that--say something, anything! (he was just begging Maggie to talk to him under eerily similar circumstances.) Willie tells Barnabas I hear the dogs, too, and know what you must be going through--I've got to keep you here, safe. "Please, Willie," begs Barnabas, "let me go free. As your master, I cannot command you now, I beg you--I beg you to let me go free." Willie insists he can't. Barnabas begs him again. "Can you ask for more?" Willie assures him I would do it if it would set you free, but I can't. "I beg--I beg," repeats Barnabas, "listen to them howling--but the true howling is in my blood, tearing at my heart. Please, Willie, please." (this is so hard to hear. Frid is just marvelous!) No, repeats Willie.
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The quote is correct. Unlike what the Robservations indicates, Willie makes no direct reference to "the dogs" - he simply refers to them as "them."
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1197 (1841) - Judge Vail - 'You MUST refrain from any further demonstrations.'
From "#1197/1198: Robservations 12/08/03: The End of 1840/41RT"Valerie, holding in her arms the covered box containing the head of Judah Zachary, races in at this very moment. "Stop, you're killing the wrong man!" she declares. Valerie! cries Barnabas. Let's get on with the execution, insists Trask immediately. "No!" cries Valerie, "Quentin and Desmond are innocent--there is the man who is guilty--Gerard Stiles!" Stop him! someone yells; a guard restrains Gerard. I beg you to listen to me! cries Valerie. I will listen to you, Judge Vail assures her--everyone stay right where they are until this matter is explained(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1197-0.jpg)
--and Mr. Stiles, he adds, you must refrain from any further demonstrations. Valerie places the head on a nearby flat surface and pulls off the cover. "She's insane, Your Honor!" insists Gerard. That is for me to decide, says the Judge--you have made a serious charge against this young man. And I can prove it, your honor, says Valerie.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #364 (1967) - Barnabas - 'The wicked are punished, so you MUST be good.'
From '#0363/0364: Robservations 02/20/02: ". . .So You Must Be Good"'"Sarah, my little Sarah," croons Barnabas, "you have come back to me!" He asks he why she didn't come to him sooner. Julia, recuperating from Barnabas' throttling, lifts herself painfully from the floor and into a chair by the fireplace. "You're back with me now, and you're going to stay with me, aren't you?" Barnabas hopefully asks his little sister--"we're going to be all right, and everything will be just fine, won't it?" He approaches his sister, who takes a step away from him. What's wrong? Asks Barnabas. Sarah informs him that she's very, very angry with him for hurting people. "Only when it was necessary," Barnabas responds. That isn't true, says Sarah, and both of them know it. It's over and done with, Barnabas assures her, and everything will be fine as long as you're with me. "No," replies Sarah, "you're not through doing bad things. She reminds him of a rhyme he taught her: "That wicked is wicked is well understood, the wicked are punished, so you must be good."(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0364-1.jpg)
You must be good, she tells him, or you will be punished. Barnabas implores her to stay, but she firmly tells him that she is going and will never come back--that will be his punishment! As she begins to fade from his sight, she says, "I know there is good and there is evil because I learned it from you--but you've forgotten it, Barnabas, and you have to learn is all over again--I'll never come back until you do. . .goodbye, Barnabas." "Please don't leave me!" begs Barnabas, covering his face with his hands--"I forbid you to leave--I beg you to stay, Sarah!" He begins to cry behind his hands.
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I would have quoted the entire rhyme, however, unlike what the Robservations indicates, it's not delivered in the ep without interruption because when Barnabas hesitates, Sarah jumps in and says the word "wicked," which Barnabas then repeats. Also, the rhyme does not start out as "That wicked is wicked is well understood" - it's actually "That evil is wicked is well understood".
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #776 (1897) - Gregory - 'I need Your help, oh Lord. Together, we MUST help this poor, afflicted woman possessed by an evil spirit of darkness. With Your help, we shall drive the demon back into hell from whenst it came.'
From "Robservations #776-777 - 1/22/03 - Sad Demise"Give me the gun, Judith, Edward asks. She does, docilely. He tells Trask it's her own gun, brought back from France by Grandmother. He examines it--three shots have been fired. He asks Judith again what happened. Trask feels she can't tell him anything at the moment. Where has she been? asks Edward. Judith repeats, "It has to be done." Desperate for more information, Edward presses her, pointing out that they can't help her if she doesn't help them, but she is not forthcoming. I did as he told me to do, says Judith. The vampire, states Trask. What did he tell you to do, who is he? demands Edward. I'm very tired, Judith says--I want to go inside and sit down--there's nothing pressing that needs my immediate attention.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0776-2.jpg)
Edward asks Trask, is Judith completely mad? Not mad--possessed! says Trask--by a will much stronger than her own. Edward asks, what should we do? Trask advises Edward to take her up to bed--sometimes sleep separates the real from the unreal, strengthen the mind. Edward wonders about the three missing bullets. That will come out in time, says Trask, but right now, I want to thank the powers that be for sending Judith back to us, then seek divine guidance against the evil spirit possessing her and plaguing this house--I've been successful with the higher powers in the past. I hope your success continues, says Edward--Judith needs it desperately. Edward takes Judith's arm and gently suggests she get some sleep. Yes, I must sleep, agrees Judith. Edward helps her upstairs. Trask closes the double doors and kneels, hands in a praying posture. He asks for the Lord's help; together, we must help this poor, afflicted woman possessed by an evil spirit of darkness. With Your help, we shall drive the demon back to hell from whenst it came.
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Nice shot of Joel as Joe today. Joel was such a lovely man. It was really sweet of the Doctor and K9 to post an audio recording of Joe at the circa 1983 ShadowCon last year.
Thanks MB!
G.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #465 (1968) - Joe - 'Someone MUST have lost it in the old courthouse - and the most likely person to have lost it would be you.'
From "#0465/0466: Robservations 05/01/02: Elopement, Interrupted; Mad Doc"Vicki answers a knock at the door--it's Joe. She calls him Joe Haskell, confusing him. He came to see her, he says, which makes Vicki nervous. He senses something is wrong--she seems odd. He returns to her charm bracelet Maggie gave her for her birthday. You found it in the old Collinsport courthouse, says Vicki. He's surprised she knows, but she explains that's where she last saw it--at her trial. This further perplexed Joe. It was brought there by Mr. Trask, used it as evidence against her, she adds. Joe says there hasn't been a trial in the old courthouse for over 50 years. I know, says Vicki. I went there to get old fixtures out of the condemned building, he says--he'd think her crazy if she told him she'd been there. It's falling apart, he protests, but she says it wasn't falling apart when she saw it--this might prove she WAS there, but on the other hand, someone could have stolen it from her and dropped it in the courthouse.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0465-1.jpg)
Vicki isn't making sense to Joe, and he asks again what happened to her. Something strange and terrifying happened the other night, she says. He feels she must have lost it in the courthouse herself. She agrees. I was there, she tells Joe, but not recently--I was there a long, long time ago.
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Obviously the Robservations paraphrases today's quote - though at least it does use the word "must." I came across the quote quite by accident while looking for something else that turned out not to be part of the ep. And, again, such a quote from Joel is a major find because his characters say "must" so infrequently...
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Nice shot of Joel as Joe today.
Yes, I thought that screen capture came out well...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #11 (1966) - Burke - 'He MUST have been quite a man.'
From "#0011/0012: Robservations 05/24/01: Carolyn Brings Home a Friend"They return to the drawing room. Burke tells her he's been admiring the paintings; pointing to the one over the fireplace, he asks if that one is Jeremiah. Yes, says Liz. He must have been quite a man--to build this house, says Burke.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1099 (1970) - Daphne - 'You MUST NOT ask me these questions.'
From "#1099/1100: Robservations 09/10/03: Daphne Brought to Life"Quentin enters the drawing room--Daphne? He calls--are you the stranger?--you can't be--Carolyn told me you're alive, not a spirit--oh, how I wish that were true--how I wish we could meet, touch, love. Daphne, hidden behind the open drawing room door, listens. And the children, says Quentin, you wouldn't bother them--you'd only think about me, they'd be safe--I'd be all yours. Daphne sobs. Hearing the sound, Quentin asks, who is it?(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1099-4.jpg)
Daphne comes out and softly speaks his name. He draws her into his arms. "You're alive!" he exults, hugging her. Please let me go, she says. No, he says. You must, she insists. Never, he vows. She pulls away from him--yes, she says. I must be dreaming, he says, I never walked into this room, felt your warmth. He touches her shoulder. Don't touch me, she insists--I want you to, but you can't. Why? he asks--after finally finding you, why, tell me! Sadly, she says, I can't--so many things I can't do now that I could before. You cannot love me now? he asks--why? You must not ask me these questions, she says, this is why I shouldn't have given in--I should never have appeared--I have no answers for you. Then I won't ask any questions, he says--but why can't I hold you? (That's a question.) She stares at him longingly. He smiles, ardently kisses her, long and hard. They hold each other. Yes, this is as it should be, he says--if words get in the way, then there will be no more words. You make is so simple, she says. And I'll keep it that way, he promises. You cannot, she says. Why? he asks--why did you come back here, if not for me--is it for the children?--is that why?--did you come back for them--you're going to help them, release them, they will be David and Hallie again! Oh, Quentin, she says, going into his arms. Quentin! calls Willie. Q hastily exits the drawing room, closing the doors behind him.
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David Selby's intense blue eyes and velvety lips. A beautiful sight for a Wednesday morning.
Kate Jackson's admirers have to settle for a slightly blurred phantasm. Those are the breaks.
G.
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[pointing-up] Yes, the camera had clear focus on Quentin rather than Daphne in that shot:
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #202 (1967) - Jason - 'I MUST send him some cigars the next time I'm in Manila.'
From "0202/0203: Robservations 10/12/01: Another Boarder at Collinwood"Jason is in the study, enjoying a fine cigar. He looks out at the storm, his hands behind his back, and surveys the room, then sits down, very pleased with himself as he blows smoke out of his mouth. Carolyn enters and he says to come in--he was just lighting up this excellent cigar. Uncle Roger's favorite, says Carolyn. Jason says he must send Roger some cigars next time he's in Manila, they grow the filler portion there, but the wrapping comes from Sumatra, they have a way of combining the two for a great cigar--try one? He suggest to Carolyn. They really aren't her thing, she says--he's very interested in these kind of things, isn't he? Yes, he says, it's these kind of things that give life that extra little zest, things like these that make you say life is worth living, so squeeze every ounce out of it that you can. That's your whole philosophy, she says. You may quote me, Jason replies.
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I love theses types of remarks from Jason - especially because they're complete loads of BS, something he's an expert at. [ghost_cheesy]
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Brilliant shot of Carolyn and Jason. It foregrounds the fact that she's onto his operation from the start.
G.
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Great glimpse of Yeagar and Buffy. Yeagar looks like a caricature of a Seventies white pimp--that wig and those clothes--that pornstache. Classic.
G.
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Brilliant shot of Carolyn and Jason.
Another one I was happy to see turn out so well:
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Because the room is lit so darkly, it was a bit hard to catch a frame that showed off both the cigar in Jason's hand and Carolyn's face...
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[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #1006 (1970PT) - Buffie - 'You MUST have something better to do.'
From "#1006/1007: Robservations 07/02/03: Gladstone's Blackmail: PT From the Other Side"Eagle - Yaeger, having a drink, interrupts Buffie in her duties as she cleans a table. You're not being very friendly, he accuses. I have work to do and you know that, she retorts. Are you trying to avoid me? he asks--I've never seen you so dedicated to your work. I have to make a living, she reminds him, swabbing down a table, do you mind? As long as you leave me just a little time, he says, or maybe I'll just stand here and watch you. You must have something better to do, she chides. You're so touchy today, he says
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Great glimpse of Yeagar and Buffy. Yeagar looks like a caricature of a Seventies white pimp--that wig and those clothes--that pornstache. Classic.
So true. [ghost_grin]
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I just wish they had the Master Tape for this ep rather than just the kinescope. But the kinescope is certainly preferable than not having the ep at all...
This is actually the second quote from this ep. The first (Larry Chase - 'I MUST TELL you that I'm even more appalled at what you're doing.) was back on June 23rd.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #377 (1795) - Jeremiah - 'Because I MUST!'
From "#0376/0377: Robservations 02/28/02: Andre Takes Control--He Thinks"Josette's room - Josette applies some of Angelique's special perfume, and when she answers her door, finds Jeremiah there. He swears he didn't want to be alone with her, but her flirtatious manner assures him she's very glad he stopped by. He's angry with himself, but she insists their matching brands are the result of Fate, and they should stop hiding what they feel for each other.
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Yet another example of the Robservations not even referencing the quote. What actually takes place is after Jeremiah says he promised they would never be alone and he meant to keep it, Josette coyly asks, "Why?" and then Jeremiah delivers today's quote.
This quote wasn't my first choice for the ep. I'd wanted to use a quote from Andre - but it turned out that even though the Robservations indicates his use of the word "must," he doesn't actually use it in the scene. But that's hardly the first (and probably not the last) time the word "must" appears in a Robservations when it's not in the ep. And then I came across a rather good quote from Jeremiah from this same scene, but I decided to hold off on using it because it will fit in perfectly with a future sub-theme. So I went with the quote I did...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #633_634 (1968) - Nicholas - 'You MUST listen! You MUST let me explain! I can make it right!'
From "Robservations 9/5/02 - Reclaimed in Hellfire - #632/633_634"Nicholas, standing in Widows' Hill, desperately begging Diabolos for another chance. I'll make them do it over!--you must let me explain!--I'll make it right--I'll force them to make a new woman for Adam. Give me time, that's all I need--a week is nothing to you, seven days! It's so small to you. Give me seven days and I'll give you everything you want! PLEASE!! Barnabas is hiding in the bushes, listening to this pitiful supplication as Nicholas continues, "You can take charge of Adam and his new wife--guide their destiny. Just remember that I brought them to you! Let me bring Maggie--I'll come to you!" His us surrounded by flames. "No! You've given me chances before!" he pleads. "I will not fail you this time, I swear I won't. It almost worked, It will work the next time, I swear it will. Don't take me now!" He screams as the fire reclaims him, his arms raised in entreaty.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0633_34-4.jpg)
Nicholas Blair disappears into the conflagration. Barnabas Collins, watching his enemy being snatched from the mortal world, has the biggest, most joyous smile on his face we have ever seen or will see.
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At least most of the quote appears in the Robservations...
And not everyone feels Barnabas' reaction to what he witness occur on Widows' Hill was appropriate. Check out a couple of the comments to this Robservations...
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[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #887 (1969) - Julia(reading) - 'I MUST NOT, I will not give up hope, though there seems so little left now.'
From "Robservations 4/10/03 - #886-887 - 1796 Finale; Hello, Leviathans!"The camera homes in on the lion's head doorknocker on the door of the Old House. Inside, Julia paces the room, reading from a journal--Tuesday, November 18th, 1969 - It's now been over a month since I returned from my strange and terrifying journey to another time. I've waited here every night at the Old House, hoping Barnabas would give me a sign, but there's been nothing. I had been hearing faint voices from the past that frightened me, for I didn't know if they inhabited the same world as I, or the darkened corridors of my mind, for I haven't heard the voices for several days and fear that Barnabas is trapped in the past and lost to me forever. Julia rises from her chair. A man whose face we cannot see looks in the window. His hair is gray. He wears gloves and a hat.
Julia sits at the desk, writing in her journal--I must not give up hope, although there seems so little left now! She closes the journal, recaps the pen, blows out candles and doesn't see the man looking in at her.
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From some reason the Robservations dropped the "I will not" part of the quote...
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Yesterday's capture of Julia at the escritoire with her diary was classic. Great shot and it sums up so much of what was going on with Julia during early Leviathan.
Best, G.
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[pointing-up] Yes, Julia was quite upset that Barnabas had yet to return and she was even more upset given his behavior after he did...
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[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #808 (1897) - Jamitofi - 'Perhaps Barnabas Collins had, had a premonition of danger. He merely follows his instinct--as we MUST now do.'
From "Robservations 2/12/03 - #807-808 - Women in Peril"Aristede opens the coffin--empty! Aristede swings Magda around to face him and demands, where is Barnabas Collins? He threatens her with the hammer. She looks inside the empty coffin. You had me fooled, says Jamison--I thought you were telling the truth. He left just before dawn to come here, protests Magda, I WAS telling the truth. Perhaps he stopped off on the way here, says Aristede sarcastically, but we know better than that, don't we, gypsy? I have no idea where he is, says Magda. He holds up the hammer, offering to refresh her memory, but she insists it will do no good. Perhaps you'll be surprised what you remember after I'm through with you, says Aristede. You won't do anything because I don't know anything, says Magda--I ain't lying. I'm sorry I didn't kill you tonight, says Aristede. "But I am not," says Jamison, closing the coffin--"She is telling the truth." Gypsies never do, insists Aristede. She doesn't know where he is, says Jamison. I'm sure it's a trap for us, says Aristede. I think Barnabas had a premonition of danger and followed his instincts, says Jamison--as we must now do. We must find him now, during the day, says Aristede. Not possible, says Jamison, asking Magda--no, our only chance is at night. They can't do anything to him then, points out Aristede. Yes, he will come to the gypsy, says Jamison, and tell her where his new hiding place is, and tomorrow, she can take us there--and she will, he says
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Obviously once again a Robservation rephrases a quote.
And even though I probably don't have to explain it for most fans to understand, but Jamitofi=Jamison possessed by Petofi...
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Yesterday I forgot to include the screen capture of David Henesy. I wanted to include it because I just love the expression on his face:
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I'm pretty sure he loved playing Jamison possessed by Petofi, and he was really so good at it. But then, despite his young age, he had more talent than many seasoned adult actors. It's almost impossible to believe that he was only 12 when this portion of 1897 was done...
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[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #319 (1967) - Sam - 'You MUST remember that you've gotta be careful. We're still in danger.'
From "#0319/0320: Robservations 01/17/02: A Trap is Set"Maggie returns to the cottage from a short walk to find her father worriedly pacing. She feels there's no longer any need for concern, but changes her mind when her father shows her the evening newspaper, its headline proclaiming, "Another Girl Attacked." You must be more careful than ever, insists Sam, increasing Maggie's fear.
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Again, not a very detailed Robservations. But how things actually play out is after Sam expresses his concern that even though she's not supposed to, she sneaked off alone, Maggie protests that she didn't sneak out, she just walked out the door. But that's when Sam warns her with what is quoted. Her response is to say that she can't live being afraid of her own shadow. And when Sam counters that he's only trying to protect, Maggie says she knows what he's trying to do but there's no need anymore. But that's when Sam shows her the newspaper and she sees the headline.
I went looking for Sam saying that Maggie must be more careful than ever, but he actually says "gotta be" rather than "must be." Though what I did find with Sam saying "must" was what I quoted...
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[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #450 (1796) - Bathia - 'I fight an enemy that I MUST call by a name.'
From "#0449/0450: Robservations 04/19/02: Joshua Tries to Make it Right"Joshua sets up Barn's portrait in the drawing room. You didn't tell me everything, she says--you must trust me, tell me all--I need a name for this enemy. "My son. . .my son is a vampire," Joshua says painfully, made so by the curse--won't he be human after the curse has been removed? Nothing is sure, she says, but now she knows how to start. Joshua closes the doors on Bathia and the portrait.
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Not only was there already a quote in the slideshow from Ep #450 (Bathia - 'There is something you MUST TELL me before I can begin.'), it was from the same scene. But unlike how there almost wasn't any reference to that previous quote in the Robservations, the Robservations' rephrasing of this second quote is more representative of the actual quote. Though once again there is no use of "'must" in the rephrasing...
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[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #1177 (1840) - Roxanne's Ghost - 'You MUST follow me...follow me!'
From "#1176/1177: Robservations 11/20/03: Arrival From the Future" 9:15 - Julia, asleep on the sofa, dreams: Julia! calls Roxanne. Julia rises--Roxanne! she calls, and finds her at the front door. He's dying, Julia, Barnabas is dying! cries Roxanne(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1177-2.jpg)
--follow me--follow me--she gestures for Julia to follow her. Where? asks Julia, where? Follow me, bids Roxanne, over and over, Barnabas is dying! They go to the docks. You must save him, Roxanne, says Julia. I can't, insists Roxanne, you must follow...follow me! Yes, says Julia..
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The quote appears almost word for word in the Robservations. The one thing that's missing is the word "me," as in "You must follow me"...
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[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #116 (1966) - Vicki - 'You MUST be insane.'
From "#0115/0116: Robservations 08/09/01: Prisoner of a Madman"You talk as though I made some sort of plot against you, she wails--that's just not true--I never tried to hurt you! You did hurt me! he says--you did the worst thing one person can do to another--you set friend against friend--YOU TURNED MZ STODDARD AGAINST ME! That's ridiculous, says Vicki, violently shaking her head. You made her lie for you! accuses Matthew--she tried to trick me, tried to turn me over to the sheriff--she never would have done that in the old days, before you came to Collinwood, it was all your doin'--you lied to her and she believed ya! Vicki shakes her head. Why did you do it? asks Matthew, near tears--why do you hate me? I don't hate you! Vicki assures him, and I didn't turn Mrs. Stoddard against you--I never said one word about you to her! You think I b'lieve your lies? He demands angrily--I got eyes and ears, I know what happened! you must be insane, says Vicki. DON'T SAY THAT TO ME! shouts Matthew, going for her throat, but stopping. I didn't mean it, says Vicki, tears glittering in her eyes. You're the crazy one, he says--you think I don't know what's going on?--I know what you done to me, Miss Winters, I wish I'd kilt you when I had the chance!(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0116-2.jpg)
He again encircles her throat with his hands, but she struggles, and he shoves her down on a mattress lying on the floor. She's crying hard.
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It's Garth! Garth was very much a one-trick pony but John Harkins really brought him to life.
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John Harkins was still in his thirties when he appeared on Dark Shadows. Guess that he was a born character actor.
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[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #883 (1897) - Garth Blackwood - 'You aided the prisoner years ago, you aided my murderer--now you MUST die!'
From "Robservations 4/8/03 - #882/883 - Walking the Floor With Q; Fire!"He chains Petofi's hands together and adds, "I arrest you for all your crimes, past and present." He slaps Petofi across the face, over and over, ordering him, "Wake up!" YOU! bellows Petofi, furious, then raises his hands, only to find them bound together by the chain. I waited for the proper moment to seize you, says Garth--this moment has come. Barnabas wakes up--what happened? he asks. This is the trial of Andreas Petofi, says Blackwood--how do you testify, for or against? Barnabas gazes in shock at the odd-looking man, but recovers quickly, asking, who are you? Answer the question, demands Garth. He's the master of Dartmoor, Charity tells Barnabas. Answer, how do you testify? asks Garth. Guilty, pronounces Barnabas with great glee. Good, says Garth--aiding and abetting the prisoner is punishable by death. To Petofi, Garth says, you aided the prisoner years ago, you aided my murderer--now you must die!
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It's Garth! Garth was very much a one-trick pony but John Harkins really brought him to life.
Garth is certainly a memorable character even though he was only in something like 5 eps.
John Harkins was still in his thirties when he appeared on Dark Shadows. Guess that he was a born character actor.
That would appear to be very true. And with Garth he completely disappears into his character...
And here's yesterday's screen capture:
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Wow, I don't even remember the scene shown in today's shot, though I do remember at least part of the episode.
All the fun I'm going to have that day I start watching DS from episode one again...
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Great shot and script quote today, MB.
It's a really long time since I last saw this episode--definitely over 20 years--but I seem to recall on my single previous viewing that she's saying all that while looking at a portrait that seems likely to have been painted of somebody contemporary to the period 1900-1910.
G.
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[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #642 (1968) - Prof. Stokes - 'You MUST wait for word from him. He's trying to reach you, Vicki. He's trying. You believe that.'
From "Robservations 9/11/2 - #641/642 - Insane Love/Who is Magda?"Vicki seems to contemplate suicide as she stands on Widows' Hill. She wonders--is this the only way she can be with Jeff? Liz and Stokes come upon Vicki. Liz, anxious, wants to rush to her, but Stokes grabs her, stopping her--if you do that, he warns, you might force Vicki to jump. Vicki, in the meantime, screams for them to stay away from her. Stokes asks Vicki to listen to him, please.
The wind blows Vicki's hair as she balances perilously close to the edge. She tells them she loves Jeff, and wants to be with him. Liz and Stokes beg her not to jump. Jeff wants you to live, Liz reminds her.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0642-1.jpg)
I can't, protests Vicki. Stokes reminds Vicki that Jeff isn't responsible for her standing there, but there may be another way--you must wait for word from Jeff, who is trying to reach you--as long as you believe it, let Jeff tell you what to do. Vicki bursts into a storm of crying. Stokes comes over and eases her away from the precipice. Liz follows after them.
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Once again Robservations rephrases things - but it does come close to the actual quote...
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Wow, I don't even remember the scene shown in today's shot, though I do remember at least part of the episode.
Here's the screen capture for anyone who might have missed it:
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Back when AOL was an actual thriving entity and not a mere repository for e-mail, DS had a whole community there. I remember that back in September of 2002 there was a lengthy discussion on its message board about the cliffhanger of Ep #641, the previous ep to the one above, with the majority of posters screaming "Jump, Vicki, Jump!!" Let's just say there weren't many Betsy Durkin fans on AOL. [ghost_wink]
Honestly, I've never disliked her, I've been neutral. True, Durkin's Vicki can't approach Moltke's, but she's not awful. And I do wish that it had been Carolyn Groves who'd been cast as Moltke's first replacement instead of coming in as Vicki #3 during a later 1796 flashback - I really had no trouble completely accepting her in the role. (And who knows, maybe with Grooves in the part, the audience would have accepted her Vicki and Vicki would have continued to be an ongoing character on the show - but we'll never know.) But my circumstances are different from most original fans when it comes to Durkin because I never saw any of her eps during their original run because they took place while DS had been banished to 8:30am and 2:30pm in my area. I didn't see her until I saw her eps in syndication in 1987, and by then I'd heard nothing but terrible things about her. And maybe if I'd seen Durkin in 1968, without having already heard such negativity, I would have had a more critical reaction to her, too, but in 1987 I didn't think she was anywhere near as bad as I'd been led to believe. So, I think that could explain why I'm neutral toward her Vicki...
All the fun I'm going to have that day I start watching DS from episode one again...
Half the fun of watching DS over again is seeing all the things you've completely forgotten about. I'm sure most of us remember basic things about each ep, but with 1225 eps, unless one has a photographic memory, maybe, it's impossible to remember everything...
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I did watch Betsy during the original run. I thought that she did a decent enough job, replacing a very popular character on what seemed to be very short notice. People said some pretty vicious things about her at festivals and I remember some of the blowhards saying that they wanted to meet her just to tell her what a rotten actress she was. Then Betsy did appear at a festival and charmed just about everyone by being herself. She especially liked me because I knew about her songwriting career before she mentioned it.
She told the story about how she got the job. DC was at the celebrity hangout Joe Allen's in Manhattan, moaning that he had to get a replacement for Alexandra quickly and was running out of options. Betsy Palmer overhead the conversation and recommended Betsy Durkin whom she had worked with in Cactus Flower. I mentioned this to Palmer years later. She said it was a nice thing to do but she had no memory of doing it. She wondered if it had been Betsy von Furstenberg.
It's like Night of 1,000 Betsys!
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For anyone interested, there are accounts of her appearance at the '06 NYC Fest in these posts:
Re: Had Fun at the Fest
Re: Had Fun at the Fest
Re: Had Fun at the Fest
Re: Had Fun at the Fest
Re: Had Fun at the Fest
Re: Had Fun at the Fest
Re: Fest Report
Re: Fest Report
Re: DS Fest Report: Saturday, Aug. 26
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[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #3 (1966) - Carolyn - 'Oh, good old Uncle Isaac-- Isaac Collins. He's the one who began it all: Started the whole wingding back in the 17th century, built the fishing fleet, founded the town, gave it a name-- the works. He MUST have really been something.'
From "#0003/0004: Robservations 05/18/01: Fears About Burke"Look, says Carolyn, are you sure you want to continue this grand tour?--because I'm beginning to think this place is really getting you down. Vicki assures her no, she's all right--and promises not another word about Mr. Devlin. Vicki looks at a portrait above the piano and asks who he is. Good old Uncle Isaac, says Carolyn cheerfully--he's the one who began it all, started the whole wingding back in the 17th century (does not jive with history as we come to know it)--built the fishing fleet, founded the town, gave it a name--the works--he must have really been something
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It's very interesting that Carolyn refers to Isaac as an "uncle" because that would invalidate them as his direct descendants, as we're led to believe. But then there's so much rewriting of the present day family's lineage that it's pretty much impossible to square it all. They're Jeremiah's descendants. Then they're Daniel's - and we don't even know how Daniel and Millicent fit into the 1795 family except that they were cousins from NY. How was their father related to Joshua? We'll never know...
But be all that as it may, unless I'm forgetting something, I don't recall anything on the show that ever contradicted the story that Isaac Collins founded Collinsport in the 17th century. I'm not sure what the Robservations is getting at...
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Hi MB,
I wonder if she was thinking of the version of the early history that was part of the PT 1841 storyline--just a guess. As you say, there were numerous retcons of various versions of family history as the show unfolded.
I remember at some point circa 1969 when I read the first "Marilyn" Ross novel being intrigued by the references to Isaac Collins. I don't think he was ever mentioned in any of the shows I watched in the original broadcast. I started watching in late June 1968.
Fabulous shot of Laura today. Always nice to see her!
G.
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Great shot and script quote today, MB.
I can take credit for the screen capture but the quotes this month are being picked out by Midnite. And as I've said before, the screen captures are impossible to get without a great quote to frame them. [ghost_wink]
And here's the screen cap for anyone who might have missed it:
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But what's interesting when it comes to Tuesday's screen capture is that I had a hard time deciding between two. The alternative was this:
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Though while it definitely showed off Carolyn and Vicki better, Isaac's portrait wasn't included in it. And I felt it was important to feature the portrait because Isaac was, if you will, the star of the quote even though it was Carolyn who delivered it.
It's a really long time since I last saw this episode--definitely over 20 years--but I seem to recall on my single previous viewing that she's saying all that while looking at a portrait that seems likely to have been painted of somebody contemporary to the period 1900-1910.
Exactly! That's always been one of my pet peeves when it comes to Isaac's portrait. It's expressly stated in early publicity for DS and, more importantly, on the show, that the man lived in the 17th century, though the clothes he's wearing in the portrait are anything but from the 17th century! [ghost_rolleyes] Who knows what they were thinking?! But then, knowing DC, he probably felt the audience would be too dumb to question it. That was his belief when it came to too many things on the show and it was hugely insulting...
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[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #135 (1966) - Laura - 'Yes, I think I MUST have done something to frighten him.'
From "#0134/0135: Robservations 08/22/01: David Changes His Mind" Vicki joins them. Liz asks where David is--in his room? Yes, says Vicki, then speaks to only Liz in quiet tones--I think he's awfully excited, seeing his mother, I think he's had enough excitement for one day--if it's all right with Mrs. Collins, I think we should postpone her seeing him until tomorrow. He doesn't want to see me, does he? asks Laura sadly. Yes, he does want to see you! Vicki assures her, it's just that he's excited. It's natural for the boy to be excited, says Roger, he's been talking about you for years, hoping you'd come back. You don't have to be kind, Laura says. Nobody's being kind, Roger tells her. I know he doesn't want to see me, says Laura. That's ridiculous, says Roger. No, she says, he doesn't, I think he's afraid, I could see it in his eyes. This is utter nonsense, says Roger--I'm going upstairs to have a little talk with David--he'll be down in 10 seconds. Don't do that, please, says Laura. Why not? asks Roger. Because I think it was my fault, says Laura--I think I must have done something to frighten him. You've done nothing, says Roger. I know I have, she protests--perhaps I was just too eager or anxious for his affection--he wasn't prepared, I'm a stranger to him now. You won't be a stranger once David gets to know you, says Liz. No, says Laura, I want him to get to know me, I want him to feel close to me again--David means everything to me. She sits and gazes into the fire.
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I remember at some point circa 1969 when I read the first "Marilyn" Ross novel being intrigued by the references to Isaac Collins. I don't think he was ever mentioned in any of the shows I watched in the original broadcast. I started watching in late June 1968.
Beyond Ep #3, I think Isaac *might* have only been mentioned significantly one other time when Liz tells David a bit about him. If there were other significant mentions, I don't honestly recall them. But then what was I saying the other day about it being almost impossible to remember everything from 1225 eps. [ghost_wink]
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Fabulous shot of Laura today. Always nice to see her!
And here's that shot for anyone who might have missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0902ds_2.jpg)
This Laura storyline is another of my big favorites on the show, not to mention perhaps the last one in which Vicki exhibits a good deal of smarts. Though that point is because Art Wallace was still the head writer. Once he left, sadly and apparently, he took several of Vicki's brain cells with him...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Thursday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #200 (1967) - Liz - 'You MUST forgive Roger. He's quite puzzled by it all.'
From "#0200/0201: Robservations 10/11/01: Willie and James Dean, Separated at Birth?"Roger comes over and orders Liz to tell him to leave tomorrow. Jason says yes, tell me to leave tomorrow, and I will, for that matter, tell me to leave tonight--you only need say the word. Say it, Liz, say it! says Roger. Stop it, she orders her brother, and Jason says yes, says it, Liz, I'm sure it won't reflect on our long, long friendship, and it certainly won't have any effect on the deep, deep understanding we've always shared. He gives her a significant look. The memories of other days, of your husband, Jason reminds her. Roger says she wants to forget completely about her husband, says Roger. Don't be so sure, says Jason, adding there are some memories he can't possibly LET her forget--so just say the word, the decision is yours, tell me to leave and I will-- immediately. "Liz, please!" begs Roger. Well, Liz, you must decide, says Jason, may I stay? Yes, of course you must stay, says Liz, stunning her brother. Liz! Says Roger, hurt. Jason smiles smarmily, saying if she wants him to stay, he will. "And thank you very much, Elizabeth, thank you very much indeed," says Jason, raising his glass to her. I'm very relieved, he says, looking at Roger, "now that we've had this out."(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0200-3.jpg)
And he raises his glass to Roger, who leaves the room in a huff. Liz sits on the sofa, contemplating her crumbling life.
Jason tells her he hopes her brother is satisfied--her invitation to stay couldn't have been more explicit. You must forgive Roger, she says, he's quite puzzled by it all. Jason forgives him. How generous of you, says Liz sarcastically. Jason says he would very much appreciate it if his stay here at Collinwood wasn't interrupted by these ugly scenes with him. We are not as you know a gregarious family, says Liz, surely you can understand Roger's resentment. He understands it, but doesn't enjoy it, says Jason--will you make sure he doesn't "express" it again? Liz rises from the sofa, walks over to him, and says she can tell him to stay when Roger tells him to leave, but she can't dictate his reaction to it. I suggest you try, says Jason. It wouldn't work, says Liz, Roger's one independent area is his temperament.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Friday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #449 (1796) - Nathan - 'You MUST. You will. Tonight.'
From "#0449/0450: Robservations 04/19/02: Joshua Tries to Make it Right"Millicent complains her headache is worse. She sees the light in the tower, and she asks if he sees it. He says no, and he will spend the rest of his life trying to understand her mind. Who lives up there? Nathan asks her. She should go up there and find out, he says slyly--face the reality. She couldn't, she says. There is no light in the tower, he insists, and she must check it out for her own good. She'd be afraid, but he says she must conquer her fear-for their lives. He refuses to go with her. She refuses to go. He says she made him so many promises, how can she be afraid to walk upstairs to a place she lives in? Even though she still sees the light, Millicent claims she doesn't see it anymore. He accuses her of telling him her first lie--she still sees the light, admit it!(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0449-3.jpg)
Yes, she cries, she does see it, but she doesn't want to find out what's there. You must-you will-tonight, her husband insists, and she gazes at him fearfully.
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Midnite has so much more luck finding Joel Crothers' "MUST" lines than I do. [ghost_smiley]
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Midnite has so much more luck finding Joel Crothers' "MUST" lines than I do. [ghost_smiley]
[ghost_wink] It's totally worth seeing your screen captures of him.
Karlen's Willie has been the bigger challenge for me in finding quotes. Unless there's ever a slideshow about "[you've] GOT TO" or '[you] GOTTA" quotes.
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Midnite has so much more luck finding Joel Crothers' "MUST" lines than I do. [ghost_smiley]
[ghost_wink] It's totally worth seeing your screen captures of him.
I tried to capture Nathan with just the slightest bit of the smirk Joel briefly exhibits at one point while delivering the line:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0904ds_0.jpg)
I hope I succeeded. [ghost_smiley]
Karlen's Willie has been the bigger challenge for me in finding quotes.
I guess I was lucky to find the Willie quote I used for August 13th ('I hear them too, and I know what you MUST be goin' through.')
Unless there's ever a slideshow about "[you've] GOT TO" or '[you] GOTTA" quotes.
That's the big problem I have with Joe and Nathan. Though I have come across it with other characters, so who knows, maybe we will do a GOT TO/GOTTA slideshow one day. [ghost_cheesy]
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Saturday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #552 (1968) - Barnabas - 'Adam, I did not. You MUST listen to me. I'm not even a doctor.'
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This Robservations doesn't even references the quote because for a second time in the slideshow (though it occurs many times in Robservations) we have an instance where the Robservations doesn't summarize the teaser act of an ep because it's a recreation of the closing scene of the previous ep. In this case the Robservations for Ep #551 is the only place where the quote is referenced. But what actually happens in the scene as it appears in this ep is that after Adam says Barnabas made him different from other people and calls Barnabas to task for not telling him he was a creature, Barnabas insists he was not responsible for Adam's creation and explains it was Dr. Lang. Adam says he doesn't know and has never met Dr. Lang, but he remembers Barnabas standing at the table when he opened his eyes. Barnabas then realizes that ever since then Adam thought that he created him, which Adam confirms and insists Barnabas did create him. But then Barnabas delivers the quote as his response (and it's delivered somewhat differently in Ep #552 from the way it's delivered in Ep #551 ('I didn't, Adam. Now you must trust me. I'm not even a doctor')). However, Adam believes Barnabas is lying.
And just as a reference, the previous time a similar situation to this occurred in the slideshow was for this quote:If you don't...
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Fabulous shot of Laura today. Always nice to see her!
And here's that shot for anyone who might have missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0902ds_2.jpg)
Thanks for this, MB! I'm one of those who missed it. Wonderful capture! Diana Millay certainly looks the archetypal mid-60s soap opera star!
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Love today's shot of Magda and Sandor! This was right after Magda had put the big curse on Quentin, if I recall aright.
Then she found out she'd cursed her own family. One of the best DS storylines although it pretty much got derailed once a certain Count arrived in town... a character I love, of course!
Thanks, Midnite and MB!
G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Sunday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #643 (1968) - Roger(reading) - 'You MUST intercede with Oscar. Only you can save me.'
From "Robservations 9/12/02 - #643/644 - David, Amy and Quentin"Roger goes into the drawing room and opens his briefcase on the desk. A large book falls from the piano to the floor. Roger turns and looks at it. He picks it up and opens it. He finds a piece of paper inside, a letter. He looks at it, puzzled. When Carolyn comes in, he tells her it's a letter addressed to his father, Jamison, dated 1887. He must have been a boy, muses Roger. "Dear Jamison, you must return to Collinwood, I need your help. You must intercede with Oscar. Only you can save me." They wonder what it means. It's signed "Quentin." Roger doesn't know the ancestor, who spent most of his time abroad, well. Roger describes how he found the letter in the book, which toppled from the piano. He wasn't anywhere near when it happened. They wonder how it could have fallen. Carolyn says SHE did it--Magda--she wanted them to see the letter. This name is unfamiliar to Roger, but Carolyn explains about Magda's spirit being in the house. She wanted them to see the letter--but why?(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0643-3.jpg)
Roger and Carolyn sit before the fire. I'd like to call it nonsense, he says, the seance, the book falling, but I can't--neither of us imagined what happened tonight--what is the significance of the letter? "Stop them!" bursts out of Carolyn's mouth. She doesn't know why she said it, or what it means--it was Magda speaking through me, says Carolyn, a warning. Roger doesn't understand, but Carolyn says Magda is still there, speaking through her, warning them--someone in the house is in danger, and it could be any one of them.
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A bit of trivia: Edward was originally going to be named Oscar. And like how Amy was originally going to be named Molly and that got into Ep #627, Edward being referred to as Oscar got into this ep...
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Another great photo today--the lighting on Joan's face and the drab curtain backdrop carries a hint of film noir.
The return of Paul Stoddard was another great storyline that was run abruptly into the ground, most likely due to Dan Curtis's interference with the plot. And from what I've read, that had to do with all the hate mail fans sent in complaining about a storyline in which Barnabas was evil and duplicitous--just as he had originally been in 1967.
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Diana Millay certainly looks the archetypal mid-60s soap opera star!
Definitely! Whoever cast Millay was really spot on when they did it because she's a perfect Laura.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding yesterday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #750 (1897) - Sandor - 'We MUST make plans to leave here after tonight.'
From "Robservations 1/2/03 - 750-751 - Quentin's Terror Begins"Sandor joins Magda at Jenny's grave. He helps her to her feet, telling her they will go back to the house now. Magda wants to stay longer. We must leave tonight, insists Sandor, because when the curse begins to work, our lives will be in danger. Patting her husband's hand, Magda assures him, I know of protection for us, but the Collinses will be in danger--each of them could be a victim of Quentin's curse--I don't want to leave, but stay and watch them be destroyed, one by one
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Again Robservations rephrases a quote, though it makes it appear that Sandor believes he and Magda must leave that night even though Sandor clearly says "after tonight." After all, they can't leave that night - they have to be sure that the curse has been fulfilled. [ghost_wink]
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Love today's shot of Magda and Sandor!
And here it is for anyone who missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0907ds_0.jpg)
This was right after Magda had put the big curse on Quentin, if I recall aright.
Yes, at the end of Ep #749 Magda sneakily made sure Quentin was unaware when he drank the potion that would begin the curse, and when the moon rises in Ep #750 (the one the capture comes from) Magda recites the curse's incantation...
Then she found out she'd cursed her own family. One of the best DS storylines
The look on Magda's face once she realizes what she has done says it all.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding yesterday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #899 (1969) - Liz - 'You MUST give love to get it.'
From "Robservations 4/18/03 - #899-900 - Paul's Most Precious Possession"Paul insists, I never loved any other woman. You never loved anyone, says Liz--what do you want from me now? Nothing, he says. Good, she responds, because that's exactly what you're going to get, from me or any Collins. If you still call yourself a Collins; why did you keep my name? He asks. For Carolyn, she says. I'm glad you admit that, he says, because if Carolyn has MY name, she is partly mine. Did you think of that when she was a child? demands Liz--when she was growing up? No, and it was a terrible mistake, he says. You're always willing to admit to your mistakes, she says, then make them all over again--I have made a new life for myself! You've simply returned to being a Collins! Shouts Paul--a lifetime occupation for you. There was a time you weren't ashamed of the Collins,' she cries, or did you want to be connected with them so you could steal? What did you expect? He asks--I never got love from any of you. You must give love to get it, says Liz. Carolyn loves me, I know that, he says--so I can love! Carolyn made a mistake, says Liz--get out of town, Paul, I mean it. Where shall I go? he asks, where can I find anything--answer me, where can I find anything? Go back to that successful life you were boasting about, she suggests.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0899-2.jpg)
It's true, he says, but lately, things haven't been going so well--it could happen in any man's life and will straighten itself out. I don't care if it does or not, says Liz, but if you stay in Collinsport, I will make sure it's a visit you won't forget.
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This is a spectacular scene/confrontation - definitely years in the making. And Liz certainly makes Paul's stay in Collinsport a visit he won't forget, though not in the ways she was thinking when she said it...
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Great shot of Yeagar and Buffie. It's at least a quarter of a century since I last watched these episodes. It looks somewhat early on because Chris seems to have the nose prothesis on. They had to abandon that, if I recall correctly, when it started coming off during one scene. He probably simply sweated too much for the putty to be stable. Those studio lights were hot. I always feel for Thayer in those scenes where Petofi had that big fur coat on. And he was already wearing that huge Petofi wig...
G.
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Another great photo today--the lighting on Joan's face and the drab curtain backdrop carries a hint of film noir.
And here it is:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0908ds_0.jpg)
Unlike RD with his scene partners, Dennis Patrick made a concerted effort not to block Joan Bennett's light during that section of their scene. For that he definitely deserves a [thumb]
The return of Paul Stoddard was another great storyline that was run abruptly into the ground, most likely due to Dan Curtis's interference with the plot.
As great as it was to see Joan get to play Liz under the Leviathans influence, it would have been great if we got to see Liz' relationship with Paul play out fully without the Leviathans' sway guiding things. Given the history that was established for Liz and Paul during the Jason blackmail plot, more scenes like the one the quote comes from could have made for a really engrossing story - but, of course, that's not the way they (DC, most probably) wanted things to go. Sad...
And from what I've read, that had to do with all the hate mail fans sent in complaining about a storyline in which Barnabas was evil and duplicitous--just as he had originally been in 1967.
Supposedly the show received a huge amount of hate mail regarding that. But most of it most probably came from viewers who had never seen Barnabas prior to 1795. The evil and duplicitous Barnabas seems to have come as a huge shock to them, whereas the viewers who had seen the 1967 Barnabas knew all about that side of Barnabas. Plus, they knew Frid was not only excellent at playing it, he really enjoyed playing it. But alas...
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[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #997 (1970PT) - Yaeger - 'That's an invaluable thing to know-- something you MUST learn unless... unless you want to live the rest of your life like this.'
From "#0996/0997: Robservations 06/25/03: Yaeger & Buffy"Caught in Yaeger's strangling grip, Buffie battles for her life, begging, let me go! Why should I let go? demands Yaeger, you're like all the others--you have to be trained. She frees herself, pushing his arms away. Like a dog, you have to be hit to learn, he insists. He pulls her arms behind her back. Let me go! she cries. You haven't learned your lesson yet, he says. You're hurting me! she protests. Just a little, says Yaeger, just so you'll learn to do what I say--you will, won't you? He wrenches her arms painfully behind her back. Yes, she says, falling into a chair, crying. He lifts up her head, gazes into her face and observes, how pretty your tears are. You're insane! she cries. I'm not, he says, I know how to live, how to get things from people, how to make anyone do as I say--an invaluable thing to know, something you must learn unless you want to live the rest of your life like this--you don't, do you? What do you mean? she asks, facing him. I want to give you the finest things, he says--money, furs, and riches--I'll give you anything, I want to make sure that you have everything. She pushes him away and stands. You don't want me to know how much you want them, do you? he asks breathlessly, laughing--I know you better than you know yourself, and you'll know that soon. You don't know me at all! cries Buffie angrily.
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The Yaeger/Buffie relationship is so twisted. Obviously that's to show that Yaeger and Cyrus as so different and Cyrus totally failed in his mission to "bring out the best in man"- but whoa! - Yaeger is beyond psychotic!! I seriously wonder if any show nowadays could get away with some of the things Yaeger does and says. "You're like a dog, you have to be hit to learn"!?!?! So totally beyond the pale!! [ghost_shocked] [ghost_blink] And that isn't even the worst of it...
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Nice to see Michael Stroka in the role of Laslo today. I've never understood why Stroka was written out so abruptly. I presume that he had found another work opportunity, most likely on another soap, and I'm sure he worked on DS without a contract--so many did.
Very atmospheric shot. Thanks MB!
G.
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Great shot of Yeagar and Buffie.
And here it is again for anyone who missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0909ds_0.jpg)
It's at least a quarter of a century since I last watched these episodes. It looks somewhat early on because Chris seems to have the nose prothesis on. They had to abandon that, if I recall correctly, when it started coming off during one scene.
I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if that was why they finally abandoned it. Plus, it just looked awful! Getting rid of it was the best decision they made with regard to Yaeger.
Those studio lights were hot. I always feel for Thayer in those scenes where Petofi had that big fur coat on. And he was already wearing that huge Petofi wig...
Thayer was a real trouper for his craft. [ghost_wink]
But getting back to the capture, every time I see Buffie with that hairstyle all I can think of is Cloris Leachman's Phyllis Lindstrom. The style was definitely a product of the '70s and didn't seem to outlive that decade. Probably just as well...
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Today's scene was a dramatic, traumatic event for many viewers in 1971.
We all said, "No, it can't be! Dark Shadows MUST go on!"
But alas, this was the end of the line.
Nevertheless here we all are, fifty-some years later, still enjoying our favorite show.
Cheers! G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Thursday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #1148 (1840) - Laszlo - 'Well I, uh, I was looking for someone-- a servant. A grand house like this MUST have servants.'
From "#1148/1149: Robservations 10/30/03: Rescue; A Sibling Horrorshow"Old House - Laszlo enters very slowly, trying not to make a sound. He whispers, "Angelique." Gypsy, says Barnabas, what are you doing here?--did you come to tell fortunes again--or to steal? Laszlo stutters that he came to deliver a message. So you simply walked in the deliver it? asks Barnabas. No, I was looking for someone, the gypsy says, nervously pacing--I was looking for someone, a servant--a house like this must have servants. Who is the message for? asks Barnabas. Are you Barnabas Collins? asks Laszlo. You know I am, we've met before, says Barnabas. Laszlo says it's for him--from a man in the village--he gave him a gold dollar to tell him it would be worth Barnabas' while if he met with him tonight at the Eagle Inn at midnight. What man? asks Barnabas--how will I know him? He'll know you, says Laszlo. Your answers come too easily, decides Barnabas--describe him. The gypsy says he's tall, well-dressed, with the air of a gentleman about him. Heavy-set--with gray hair? Asks Barnabas. Yes, agrees Laszlo--you know I'll be leaving now. Barnabas grabs hold of him, saying, "There is no such man--now what do you want?--why are you telling me some absurd lie?" Let go of me! demands Laszlo. Barnabas says not until he tells him the truth. They struggle, and Barnabas catches sight of--"Julia's ring!" No, says Laszlo, it's mine, it's mine! Where is she? says Barnabas, his face more animal than human(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1148-3.jpg)
--you're Angelique's servant, aren't you?--you came to see her--tell me where Julia is!--and he begins strangling the gypsy.
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The quote is pretty well conveyed in the Robservations...
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Nice to see Michael Stroka in the role of Laslo today.
And here it is:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0910ds_4.jpg)
Very atmospheric shot.
Yes - though it helps that the scene takes place in a dark Old House.
I've never understood why Stroka was written out so abruptly. I presume that he had found another work opportunity, most likely on another soap, and I'm sure he worked on DS without a contract--so many did.
If he did get other work, I suspect it wasn't on another soap because I don't *think* he worked on another soap until he started on The Edge of Night in 1975 as Dr. Quentin Henderson. I always found it a hoot that he played a character named Quentin. And I always enjoyed him on the show.
It's quite possible he got some sort of theater role. Or maybe they just didn't need Laszlo again. [idontknow]
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Imdb lists no credits for him between DS and Edge of Night. Imdb is not always 100% accurate, so it's certainly possible that he has other acting credits that aren't listed. Anything after Edge seems to be minor roles.
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Today's photo made me smile. According to fan gossip, the dialogue originally had Barnabas musing: "I've got to find a way to make everyone relax more around me. I know, I'll throw a party and then get them all stoned on claret cup, making up some story about Willie messing up the hors-d'oeuvres and thus providing an excuse for why I haven't gotten any food for them! Then Vicki MUST feel sorry for me! It's a plan!"
G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Friday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #1245 (1841PT) - Stokes - 'She MUST have been attacked by something-- some kind of wild animal.'
From "#1244/1245: Robservations 01/21/04: The End!"The front door bursts open. Mrs. Collins! calls Harris, carrying Melanie in his arms--I found her lying in the woods. Ben Stokes is with them, too. They all run into the foyer, Kendrick calling, Melanie! He takes her from Harris. Put her on the sofa, orders Julia. Everyone gathers around in consternation. She must have been attacked by something, suggests Stokes--some kind of wild animal. Look! cries Julia, pointing to two bite marks on Melanie's neck. Harris, get a doctor, says Flora. Kendrick, horrified at the sight of the bite wounds, asks Melanie, "What caused them?--tell me!" Bramwell stares down at the marks. What could have happened? wonders Flora. What kind of animal would attack her like that? asks Julia. Says Ben Stokes, "If I didn't know better..."(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1245-7.jpg)
Yes, Stokes? asks Kendrick. "If I didn't know it wasn't possible," says Stokes, "I'd swear there was a vampire at Collinwood."
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Today's scene was a dramatic, traumatic event for many viewers in 1971.
We all said, "No, it can't be! Dark Shadows MUST go on!"
And as many of us have said, we were in denial until Monday at 4pm when Password did indeed come on. [ghost_sad]
Nevertheless here we all are, fifty-some years later, still enjoying our favorite show.
Exactly! [ghost_wink]
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Saturday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #36 (1966) - David - 'I won't do anything else bad, I promise I won't, but you MUSTN'T stop loving me.'
From "#0035/0036: Robservations 06/12/01: Will Vicki Stay or Go?"Listen closely, says Liz, you made a threat to Miss Winters, and I don't want any more of that--she's going to stay here, tutor you, and you're going to cooperate--is that quite clear?(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0036-3.jpg)
All she wants to do is get me in trouble, pouts David, arms crossed over his chest. I don't think you need her help for that, says Liz, not after what you've done. He rises from the chair and anxiously says he didn't do anything. Sit down, she says, and he does. You almost got your father killed, Liz reminds him, and that wasn't Miss Winters' fault. But I... begins David, but she warns him not to try denying it to her, not now. He sits back, angry. You hate me, just like everybody else does, he says. Liz assures him she doesn't hate him, if she did, he wouldn't still be living in her house--but she is angry with him, very angry indeed. I don't care, he says. You'd better start caring, advises Liz--the world isn't a very happy place for boys who don't care what other people think--it's lonely and cold--and I don't want you living like that. You want to send me away, just like my father does, accuses David. Annoyed, Liz asks if she hasn't already...there will be no more talk about sending him away, the accident, or any of it--that's all past--what they will discuss is the future. David rises and says, Miss Winters. Yes, says Liz, I brought her a long distance to help you--and I don't want any problems--you're going to listen to her and do as she says. What if I don't? he demands. Don't make me answer that, she says, I'm not asking much. You like her more than you like me, he says. Is that all you can say? she asks. But it's true, isn't it? he asks--you always said you loved me, isn't that what you said? Of course, I do, says Liz. Well I don't believe it, says David, wounded, not anymore! Liz rises and goes over to the boy, pulling her nephew against her chest and holding him close. Help me, Aunt Elizabeth, he pleads, holding tightly to her, help me! I'm trying, sue says, but you've got t help, too! I won't do anything else bad, I promise I won't! he cries--but you mustn't stop loving me. (Poor baby!) He looks up at her. You're my family, how could I stop? Asks Liz. Easily enough says Roger, entering the room--just look at the boy and realize what he is--a potential murderer. David's face is guarded again. Roger! chastises Liz. It's the truth, isn't it? Roger asks her, unless you prefer to ignore the truth--(with immense sarcasm) it's truly a pleasure to come home from a nice friendly chat in town to be greets by the smiling face of my beloved son!
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Roger is always such a loving father in these eps. ... Yeah, right! [ghost_blink]
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Mad Millicent... Nancy played these outrageous scripts so brilliantly, and that's a great photo of her!
I was definitely in denial about DS. I remember turning on ABC at 4 p.m. that following Monday and being devastated when Password came on. I'd liked Password. Up till then.
G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Sunday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #277 (1967) - Barnabas - 'This house MUST become a more inviting place. I know, I will invite the Collins family here for a gathering.'
From "#0277/0278: Robservations 12/10/01: Party Hearty, Barnabas!"Josette's room will be occupied quite soon, says Barnabas, but this time, his bride will come of her own free will. Barnabas doesn't want to waste any time. Aside from that, it's been too depressing around here lately, and Barnabas wants to throw a party!(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0277-1.jpg)
"This house must become a more inviting place, insists the vampire. He'll throw a costume party, and Vicki will wear Josette's dress.
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Again we're in the period where the Robservations aren't very detailed - and again the quote doesn't even appear, though at least it is referred to.
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Today's photo made me smile.
And here it is:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0913ds_0.jpg)
It definitely makes me smile, too. [ghost_smiley] Barnabas is captured with an expression one doesn't often see on his face.
According to fan gossip, the dialogue originally had Barnabas musing: "I've got to find a way to make everyone relax more around me. I know, I'll throw a party and then get them all stoned on claret cup, making up some story about Willie messing up the hors-d'oeuvres and thus providing an excuse for why I haven't gotten any food for them! Then Vicki MUST feel sorry for me! It's a plan!"
I LOVE IT!! [thumb] Too bad they didn't go with that!! [ghost_grin]
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Monday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #426 (1796) - Millicent - 'Barnabas MUST kill Nathan. Oh I, I suppose it has to be in the course of a technicality like a duel, but he MUST kill him.'
From "#0425/0426: Robservations 04/03/02: Tragedy on Widows' Hill"Millicent enters and asks for Barnabas. He's in England, says a nonplused Joshua. Surprised, Millicent says she thought they would want someone to defend her honor, and Barnabas had the dueling experience--I saw him at Jeremiah's grave. You're ill, says Joshua, and asks Naomi to take her upstairs. I have been ill all my life, says Millicent, sounding loony, but I've never been alone until now--Barnabas must kill Nathan--I suppose it would be in the course of a technicality, like a duel, but he must kill him--Nathan was married!--Suki was Nathan's wife!(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0426-4.jpg)
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Nice shot of Laura and Nora today. I feel a pang thinking of our dear Denise. May her spirit know peace.
G.
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Mad Millicent... Nancy played these outrageous scripts so brilliantly, and that's a great photo of her!
And here it is for anyone who might have missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0914ds_0.jpg)
Nancy was indeed brilliant at playing Millicent during this period of her story arc. It's just too bad there were no Daytime Emmys yet because she surely would have been nominated and she would have had an excellent chance of winning. I mean, just look at the above capture and then the capture in the Robservations in reply #350 to see the range she exhibited in just this one scene. She says with almost glee that Barnabas must kill Nathan only to sink into despair the next minute...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Tuesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #524 (1968) - Joe - 'Jeff! Wake up! Wake up! You MUST have been having a pretty bad dream.'
From "Robservations 6/17/02 - #523/524 - Jeff, Peter, Peter, Jeff"Jeff, in his bed, mutters "Forbes, where are you?-I'll kill you." Tossing and turning, he drifts off into another dream in which, he confronts Nathan Forbes with a gun. After a heated discussion, he finally fires at point blank range. Nathan does not fall, but merely laughs and laughs. Jeff/Peter looks on in amazement, wondering why the shot failed to kill Nathan. Forbes just laughs some more. You can't kill me, he finally explains- I'm already dead! Jeff, in his bed, again cries out. Joe, asleep on the sofa, hears him and rushes into Jeff's room to see what's wrong. He shakes Jeff awake.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0524-4.jpg)
Jeff opens his eyes, takes one look at Joe, then scream out. "Forbes, I'll kill you!" Leaping out of bed, he begins strangling Joe!
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Again, no reference to the quote. Though obviously it takes place when Joe wakes Jeff.
And once again Midnite is able to find a Joel "MUST" quote. But I'm not jealous. No. Not at all...
And as a side note, there's an instant when Joel is delivering the quote when I swear a smile almost comes across his face. Could RD have been doing something during Joel's close-up to try to break him, as RD often did with poor Alexandra Moltke? No. I'm certain RD would have never done that! ... Yeah, right!
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Wednesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #730 (1897) - Laura - 'Because there is something I MUST do before I can return to Collinwood.'
From "Robservations 11/18/02 - #730/731 - Quentin and His "Dead" Mistress""Of course you don't want to go!" cries Laura, kneeling to clasp her daughter's arms--"You'd much rather stay with me, wouldn't you?" Yes, says Nora. Laura asks her to get Jamison and bring him here--I don't think Edward will allow me into the house. When he sees you? asks Nora. No, says Laura, I have a better idea, a way you won't have to go to that school--bring Jamison here and the three of us will go away--and we'll be together always. Nora doesn't want it to be that way, nor does Jamison--we want you with us, as it should be--why can't it be that way, why? demands Nora. Laura doesn't know--perhaps it can. She agrees to go to Collinwood, but not right now--soon, very soon, promises Laura, and tells her daughter to go home. Nora fears if she goes back to Collinwood, her mother will disappear again! Laura assures her that won't happen--I want to be with my children--I can't come now because there's something I must do before I come back to Collinwood. You aren't just saying that, are you? asks Nora. No, Laura assures her, and gives her something to prove it--a scarab she removes from her dress--a "special good luck charm" found in a faraway place--I was told never to be without it, but I want you to keep it, as a reminder that I will keep my word. Nora examines the scarab and says, I see the same kind of symbols I made in my drawing. Father was very angry at me--he thought Quentin had taught me.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0730-1.jpg)
This disturbs Laura--is Quentin back at Collinwood? Yes, says Nora, he came back just before Edith died. "I see," says Laura--go back to the house. Nora wants to talk to her a little longer, but Laura says, keep our meeting secret--you can only tell Jamison, no one else--I want my return to Collinwood to come as a surprise--to everyone, she adds, grinning.
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Robservations may rephrase this quote, but at least it is there...
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Nice shot of Laura and Nora today.
And here it is:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0916ds_0.jpg)
Diana always seemed to have fun whenever Laura was alluding to something she was planning but didn't want to give anything away just yet. Her facial expressions and her body language are a hoot and loads of fun to watch...
I feel a pang thinking of our dear Denise. May her spirit know peace.
Indeed...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Thursday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #913_914 (1969) - Michael - 'Good. Now there are some rules you'll have to obey. You MUST be very quiet. You MUST stay awake. And you may not call for help no matter what happens.'
From "Robservations 4/29/03 - 913/914/915 - Warning for Barnabas: A Taste of Vampirism"Michael locks the shop, then turns to David and accuses, you ran to Barnabas and told him I let Amy in the room. I only did what I had to do, says David. You shouldn't have done it, says Michael--it made me very angry. He crosses his arms over his chest. David apologizes. That isn't enough, insists Michael--I'm going to have to teach you a lesson--anyone who displeases me HAS to be punished! How? asks David nervously. How would you like to spend the night right here in the shop, all alone, where it's nice and dark? asks Michael. Frightened, David says, I don't want to stay here alone. It's just an antique shop, says Michael, there's nothing here to hurt you. Where are Megan and Philip? asks David. In their room, says Michael, and that's where they're going to stay--do you understand that? Yes, David answers. There are some rules you have to obey, says Michael--be very quiet, stay awake, and you may not call for help--no matter what happens. David gulps. Good night, David, I hope you enjoy yourself, says Michael. He heads upstairs.
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Another example where a Robservations certainly references a quote but doesn't spell it out in as many words...
And we have another double-MUST quote. We haven't seen one of those in a while - not since August 23rd (Nicholas - 'You MUST listen! You MUST let me explain! I can make it right!')
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding yesterday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #1005 (1970PT) - Angelexis - 'Alexis! How many times MUST I tell you only call me Alexis?!'
From "#1004/1005: Robservations 07/01/03:"Drawing room - Hannah tells Angelique, I tried the Tarot cards, they told me nothing, and their silence frightens me more than anything else. You won't need the tarot cards, her niece assures her--I will tell you what to do. Hannah notes that Angelique looks frightened, too. I'm not, nor am I disturbed, retorts Angelique--I'm annoyed with charming Dameon, who irritated me in both life and death--I can sense him in the house, sense his presence--don't you? Yes, he's near, very near, agrees her aunt, but there's nothing I can do about it. Yes there is, insists Angelique. It's dangerous, warns Hannah. You must only call me Alexis, Angelique says sharply. I'm sorry, says Hannah, but this is too dangerous for me. Nonsense, scoffs Angelique--listen carefully. Before she can speak, Quentin joins them
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Again, referencing the quote but not spelling it out in as many words. And the Robservations doesn't even indicate that Hannah addresses her niece as Angelique, which makes the quote and even just the reference to it seem to come completely from out of nowhere. [ghost_azn]
And chances are it's not necessary to explain - especially given what's said in the quote and excerpt - but Angelexis=Angelique posing as Alexis...
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This time, even if I do say so myself, I love the capture of 1970PT's Angelexis that appeared in the slideshow on Friday:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0918ds_0.jpg)
After I'd gotten the capture I said to Midnite that if looks could kill, the look I captured for the quote might have killed Aunt Hannah right where she stood. [ghost_cheesy]
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Today's capture from episode 2: WOW! Lela Swift certainly did an outstanding job putting together the visual aspect of the show at its beginning. It's been 8 years since I saw that episode, and I had forgotten that amazing, moody angle on the foyer.
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Today's shot is one of my favorites in the entire series. It establishes the spooky grandeur of Collinwood so well. I wonder if was accomplished using a mirror.
I'm sorry I missed Nicholas if he was featured yesterday--a very busy day for me, and I may have failed to visit the site.
Great shot of Angelique, too!
cheers, GotheEEEEEEK
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Saturday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #1183 (1841) - Judard - 'Daphne, you MUST marry me.'
From "#1183/1184: Robservations 11/25/03: Another Witchcraftian Death"Marry you? asks Daphne. I've loved you from the first moment I saw you, admits Gerard, the day Quentin brought you in and introduced to me as his governess--you see, I'm not afraid to mention his name (she turns away), but you don't want to hear it, do you--tell me how you feel? Afraid, she confesses. Yes, he says--afraid to say yes, afraid of the proposal. You know me so well, she says. So very well, he assures her. Better than anyone else, I sometimes think, she says. Isn't that what love is, he asks--isn't it?--when two people know each other so very well?--I know you're upset about Joanna's return. I'm glad my sister's alive, insists Daphne. Are you? he asks--of course you are--however, it does change things around, doesn't it? She walks away from him. He pursues her--although you aren't willing to admit it right now, he says, your life is changing, isn't it?--Quentin used to mention Joanna quite a lot aboard ship. Quentin and Joanna had broken up long before that trip, protests Daphne. But he still couldn't get her out of his mind; he could never forget about her, says Gerard insidiously--does Joanna still love Quentin, Daphne? I don't know, she replies, upset. Are you sure you don't? he asks. I haven't had time to think it out, she insists. This is the time, isn't it? he asks--you see you are depending on me, and that's the way it should be--he puts his hands on her shoulders and says, "Daphne, you must marry me--I will show you new worlds you've never seen before, wondrous new lands, I know that sounds fascinating for you, doesn't it?--you will admit that, at least." Yes she says uncertainly. And under that fascination, he says, his arms around her waist, you know something is missing--something that does exist--love--and it's time, Daphne, you learned about it. They're standing at the foot of the bed now, about to kiss, but Samantha barges the room and catches them. Well! she says severely, isn't there something you should be doing, Miss Harridge, instead of looking around the house? You will remember what I told you, Daphne? murmurs Gerard with a chuckle. Yes, she says, and leaves. So this is where the lovers meet! accuses Samantha. What a suspicious woman you are! complains Gerard--I merely come here because I want quiet and peace!--and a little chance to think--she had no idea I was here--she was rather shocked at Joanna's return, so I thought perhaps I could help her. You're so concerned about her, says Sam nastily, you can't leave any woman alone, can you?
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For a change lately, Robservations actually has the quote in as many words...
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Another capture I love, even if I do say so myself, is this one of Daphne and Judard -
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Ep #1183 (1841) - Judard - 'Daphne, you MUST marry me.'
- from this past Saturday. I always try to make a perfect marriage of capture and quote. I don't always succeed - but I think I did with that one...
(And as a side note, it's really too bad that the stable scene between Tracy and Gerard never made it into NoDS. Kate Jackson and James Storm had a very interesting dynamic together on the daytime DS, yet it's not really anywhere to be seen in NoDS because all we get to see is the violence between their characters...)
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Sunday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #2 (1966) - Vicki - 'Forty rooms! You MUST need an awful lot of people to help you take care of it.'
From "#0001/0002: Robservations 05/17/01:Vicki Comes to Collinwood"Vicki apologies for being so late--she had trouble getting a taxi. Liz asks if she has her letter. Yes, says Vicki, it's in my purse. May I see it, please? asks Liz (a lack of trust)? I've never been in such a big house, says Vicki, as Liz opens the letter--how many rooms do you have? 40, but not all in use, says Liz--it's quite cold--I put on some tea--would you like to wait in the drawing room? Vicki thanks her. 40 rooms! She says, you must need a lot of people to help you take care of it. I have one man for the heavy work, we do the rest ourselves, says Liz coolly--and she heads into the kitchen area.
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This time the quote is almost word for word...
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Love the look Frid is giving Lou in today's photo.
And yes, that is a very nice photograph of Kate and Jim. Heavens, the gossip reported about the behind-the-scenes shenanigans at the studio during that period, on some of the comment threads on Danny Horn's blog...
G.
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Today's capture from episode 2: WOW! Lela Swift certainly did an outstanding job putting together the visual aspect of the show at its beginning. It's been 8 years since I saw that episode, and I had forgotten that amazing, moody angle on the foyer.
Today's shot is one of my favorites in the entire series. It establishes the spooky grandeur of Collinwood so well.
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0920ds_0.jpg)
Yes, I love how Lela shot that. Similarly interesting camera angles were done from time to time throughout the series, though not often enough. They really help to set the show apart, especially from the typical soap of the time and even today.
I'm sorry I missed Nicholas if he was featured yesterday
You didn't actually miss any Nicholas the other day. But he will be showing up tomorrow...
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At one of the early festivals in Newark, one of actors (Kathryn, i think) mentioned that Kate and Jim dated for awhile.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Monday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #304 (1967) - Willie - 'Well, I told him he MUST have gone out the back way.'
From "#0303/0304: Robservations 01/07/02: Burke Becomes Suspicious"Julia goes to the Old House and is further alarmed to learn that Burke gave Willie the third degree, too. She firmly says she's got to stop Burke, his suspicions could ruin everything!
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This Robservations is REALLY lacking in detail!
What actually happens in the scene is Willie has let Julia into the Old House. She learns from Willie that Burke had come to the Old house after following Barnabas there at sunrise. He knew Barnabas went in and he waited but never saw Barnabas come out. After Julia asks what Burke said to him, Willie delivers the quote. Julia asks if Burke believed him but Willie isn't sure. At Julia's prompting Willie then reveals that Burke asked all kinds of questions about Barnabas: what he does during the day, what kind of business deals he has, and where he goes. When Julia asks what he said to all that, Willie says he told Burke he doesn't know much about that. That alarms Julia, who thinks Willie should have been able to think up a convincing lie that would have put Burke off the track entirely. Julia vows she's got to stop Burke from becoming more suspicious, though she doesn't know what. But she's got to do something because Burke's suspicions could ruin everything.
And Midnite was thrilled to find another Willie "MUST" quote. [ghost_smiley]
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FABULOUS shot of Nicky and Cassandra today!
Thanks MB!
cheers, GothEEEEEEEK
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When it comes to Monday's capture, thank heavens that even though Julia was only making a quick trip to the Old House -
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0921ds_0.jpg)
- her gloves and purse were impeccably matched. And I mean, thank heavens she made sure to wear gloves. What would Willie have said if she hadn't?! [ghost_cheesy]
It's funny though, Julia doesn't seem to wear gloves in the later years of the show as much as she did during this period. But I suppose that was a reflection of the times because women weren't wearing gloves as often in the '70s as they had in the '60s. But along with the missing gloves we as the audience were missing one of Julia's biggest tics because she always played with her gloves when she was nervous...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Tuesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #446 (1796) - Joshua - 'If you have any sense of honor left, you will do what MUST be done.'
From "#0445/0446: Robservations 04/17/02: An Anguished Father"What kind of monster are you? Asks Joshua--did you kill Suki? Barnabas says he had to protect himself, and when he denies attacking Millicent the previous night, Joshua is angry--he believed there was an honesty between them, at least. There was, says Barn. What about your mother? asks Josh--you murdered again, to protect yourself, he accuses--you knew there would be more, shame and scandal-uou attacked your own cousin last night. This one Barnabas denies. He didn't attack Millicent--I had to kill--I couldn't stop, I'm under a curse, and couldn't help myself. You were better off thinking me dead, says Barnabas, and Josh says he'd prefer it. Barnabas agrees that he'd be better off dead, but still feels compelled to survive. Josh wants to turn his son in, but Barn asks about sitting in the courtroom admitting to be one of the living dead. They both agree it would kill Naomi. Josh calls for Ben, but Barn grabs his father from behind. Joshua pushes him away. It horrifies Josh to know Barnabas hates him so much, he would kill even him. Barnabas explains that he tried to make sure Naomi never knew--could he put the family through a trial? He asks Joshua to promise him to make Naomi believe him still dead. Joshua takes his pistol and leaves it on the coffin. "You know what you must do," he says. Taking a chance, Father? Asks Barnabas. Only one of us will leave the room alive, says Josh, and Barn must decide that for himself. Neither of us can kill the other, says Barn. If you have any sense of honor left, says Joshua to do what must be done. . .and hands his son the pistol.
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Love the look Frid is giving Lou in today's photo.
Yes!
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It's like Barnabas is saying, "Father, you can't possibly expect that a pistol is going to solve any of this!" [ghost_cheesy]
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Wednesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #543 (1968) - Nicholas - 'He will not be destroyed. Adam MUST live.'
From "Robservations 6/28/02 - #542/543 Nicholas Warns, Cassandra Plots"11:30 at Collinwood - Cassandra exits the drawing room, looking impatient. Nicholas comes in and tells her he knows how to find Adam-but he won't tell her. Cassandra says to find and destroy Adam, but Nicholas says Adam must live. But my curse! Protests Cassandra. Nicholas doesn't care; Adam is going to be the first in a whole new species of man, and he will find him, study him and learn how he was created. He orders her not to argue with him, Adam will live. If she tries to destroy Adam, HE will destroy HER, permanently-this is fair warning, says Nicholas.
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Well, at least Robservations refers word for word to half of the quote. That's most certainly better than some...
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FABULOUS shot of Nicky and Cassandra today!
It's perfect blocking for the scene, but for getting a capture -
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0923ds_0.jpg)
- I wish both of them weren't in profile. Though that's certainly better than getting one full on and only getting the other one from the back...
Cassandra does not look pleased - but given what Nicholas is telling her, why would she be? [ghost_wink]
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Thursday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #728 (1897) - Quentin - 'Edward, she's your wife. Now surely you MUST be curious as to what became of her when she followed me out of this house and halfway around the world.'
From "Robservations 11/15/02 - #728/729 - Quentin Seeks Jenny--and Beth"Edward promises not to let Jenny near him again. Quentin says it already happened once, but Edward assures him it won't happen again. "Your pomposity is disgusting," pronounces Quentin, "oh, Edward, you're so brave and proud, and enjoy your role as custodian of the family secrets." Quentin chuckles--you've conquered all of us, and we know we've been wasting our lives because you will always be here, pasting us together again, to perpetuate the myth of family honor and dignity--"You're everything each of us is not--solid, strong and honest--and your mind is hermetically sealed!" We've only discussed MY wife, says Q, we haven't gotten around to yours. And we aren't going to, insists Edward. Why haven't you asked me about Laura since I returned? Quentin asks. I don't care, Edward says. "But Edward, she's your wife--now surely you must be curious as to what became of her when she followed me out of this house and halfway around the world." (Ah, now we understand why these two hate each other so much--once again, Q was a bad boy.) Not in the least bit curious, says Edward, she no longer exists for me. Quentin tells him, flippantly, I last saw her in Alexandria, Egypt. Edward doesn't want to hear more, and forbids him to mention her name in this house.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0728-2.jpg)
Quentin laughs, liking that--it's so like you!
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Love this scene between Quentin and Edward. But then any scene involving the 1897 siblings interacting (usually arguing) with one another is special...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Friday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #926 (1970) - Megan - 'His is the only way. His cause MUST be served.'
From "Robservations 5/6/03 - 926-927 - Michael Must Die!"Megan comes down and asks, am I to be punished? This is no time for punishment, says Barnabas--you thought what you were doing was right, even though it wasn't, and I understand that--now you must try to understand--what your true responsibility to the boy is. I love him very much, she says, her eyes alight. As it should be, says Barn. Megan gushes, he's the most wonderful child in the whole world, and even though I know what I almost did was terrible, I fear I've let Michael down, and am afraid to face him when he comes back. Michael has caused a great deal of friction between you and Philip, hasn't he? asks Barnabas. Yes, says Megan defensively, but it's only because Philip refuses to understand him, makes no effort with him. And you feel your love for him requires you to do anything he asks you to do, don't you? asks Barn. Yes, says Megan, as if it's a religious experience--how can I refuse him anything, he's so wonderful? You can, says Barn, because your first allegiance isn't to him, but to me. What do you mean? demands Megan. Exactly what I said, says Barnabas. Her face changes--that's impossible, she hisses, he is the one I serve! Are you sure you're all right? he asks--perhaps it's time to--reconsider. Why? she asks, his is the only way, his cause must be served--why do you doubt that? No, I don't, says Barn, I was only testing you, making sure YOU have no doubts--you're very good for him, Megan, but you love him too much, are blind to his faults--love him less, see him as he is, be strong and firm, comfort him, discipline him, protect him--mother him. She goes into Barnabas' arms and hugs him--I'm so glad you came when you did., she says--I only wish Philip could understand me as you do--now, what are we to do? I'll tell you what is to happen now, says Barnabas--do not grieve for Michael. Megan looks ready to start grieving right now.
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This is the second time a quote comes from Ep #926. The first was back on April 27th (Philip - 'You MUST not be protective about Michael now!).
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I hope Count Petofi shows up eventually.
Don't miss Monday's installment. [ghost_nowink]
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Friday's quote was also the second time Megan appears in the slideshow -
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0925ds_0.jpg)
- but it's the first time we see her face. And ordinarily not seeing her face would have disqualified the quote I used. But the quote wasn't really about Megan - the Leviathan box was the real focus -
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Ep #891 (1969) - Megan - 'It MUST be incredibly old.'
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Saturday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #206 (1967) - Burke - 'Then what is it? They MUST have done something, tell me. What are those jokers up to?'
From "#0206/0207: Robservations 10/16/01: A Fist Fight at the Blue Whale"Tell me what happened, he says--that creep, Willie, what's he done?--he way you're acting, he must have done something. No, says Vicki. What about his friend, McGuire, asks Burke--what's he been up to? Nothing, she says. You wouldn't lie to a guy, would you--unless you thought he was asking questions that were none of his business, is that it? Not really, she says. They must have done something, he insists--what are those jokers up to? Carolyn has to use a gun to keep Willie away, reveals Vicki--she said it was the only thing that stopped him. Then there's only one thing to be done--tell Liz, says Burke. She knows, says Vicki. What's the problem--she gave him his walking papers, didn't she? asks Burke. No, says Vicki, she told Mr. McGuire about it. She told Mr. McGuire about it--are you kidding? asks Burke. No, says Vicki. That's all she did? asks Burke. Presumable Mr. McGuire spoke to Willie, says Vicki. The next thing you're gonna tell me is Carolyn had to apologize--what's going on up there? I wish I knew! she says. I can't believe Liz would allow something like that to happen and do nothing, he says. She did speak to Mr. McGuire, says Vicki. That's next to nothing, he says. Maybe Mrs. Stoddard is right, muses Vicki--maybe we do lead such a sheltered life up at Collinwood that we let people upset us when they haven't really done anything. Perturbed, Burke asks her if she believes that. No, not at all, she says.
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The quote appears pretty much intact in the Robservations. The only significant part that's really missing is the "Then what is it?"...
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It's Count Petofi! So much love! And look at the lighting in that shot. Gorgeous! Like a Mario Bava film!
G.
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Sunday's quote:
Ep #2 (1966) - Vicki - 'Forty rooms! You MUST need an awful lot of people to help you take care of it.'
I forgot to mention the other day that Midnite and I strongly suspect that quote from Ep #2 may be the first time "MUST" is used on the show. It doesn't show up in the Robservations for Ep #1. Though, as we know too well, that's not definitive proof because many times the slideshow has featured examples in which "MUST" is said on the show but the Robservations for the ep doesn't indicate it (not to mention there are so many examples of the Robservations indicating "MUST" is said but it actually isn't). The only way to get proof is to rewatch Ep #1...
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Friday's quote:
Ep #1245 (1841PT) - Stokes - 'She MUST have been attacked by something-- some kind of wild animal.'
- may very well be the last example of a character using "MUST" on the show...
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And now Diabolos and Nicholas! You're hitting all the greats this week! Who could be next--Countess du Pres? Aunt Hannah Stokes? Portia Fitzsimmons??? I MUST KNOW!!!
G.
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[pointing-up] Well, we're nearing the end of the month, so Midnite only has one quote left and it's not from any of those characters. However, I'll be starting a new month of quotes on Thursday, and I haven't picked out any of them yet (I was just getting ready to pick one for the 1st), so I will definitely keep those characters in mind as their storylines come up. [ghost_wink]
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I just planned out the order of the storylines for the first half of October and the ones featuring those three characters will first pop up on the 2nd, the 5th and the 11th. So, keep a lookout for who might show up in the slideshow on those days. Though I can't say it will definitely be one of those characters because 1) it all depends if they have any "MUST" quotes left in their storylines and 2) more importantly, if, as in the case of Portia Fitzsimmons, she has any "MUST" quotes at all...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Sunday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #494 (1968) - Maggie - 'But one thing I MUST say, though. These earrings are different.'
From "Robservations 5/22/02 - #493/494 - Baby Comes Home"Cottage - Maggie is annoyed--she can't find her keys--maybe Sam left with both sets? Joe says they can stay home, but she wants to find them. Joe suggests she check her purse, he didn't see her do so. She opens her purse--the keys are there! She also finds the diamond and emerald earrings. Josette's music begins to play. Joe swears he didn't give her the earrings; he couldn't have afforded them. Sam couldn't, either--how did they get into her purse? Joe suggests she ask Sam, and if he didn't give them to her, turn them over to the police--she'll get them back if no one claims them. Maggie admires them in the light and says the woman who wore them must be beautiful. All you need is money, remarks Joe, but Maggie says she thinks of someone lovely, elegant and--sad owned them. Joe says she has sentiment and imagination, but she says they remind her of something she's forgotten. Joe tells her to put them safely away so they can go out, but Maggie feels compelled to put them on. Josette's music plays, and she admires the beautiful, thoughtful gift. Joe wishes they were from him, and she says only a man who had gazed into her eyes with deepest love would know they were meant for her--in a very Josette-like voice. Joe eyes her uncomfortably, she's getting carried away. She thinks he looks worried--why? He's surprised--he didn't think she was the diamonds and emeralds type. Laughing, she assures him she loves a good book or a box of candy as a gift any day of the week. She hugs him and says the earrings are different. He agrees they look special. She's never felt this way about jewelry--she feels drawn to them. He agrees they're beautiful, any woman would love them.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0494-2.jpg)
It's more than that, she says dreamily, and he gets kind of angry and tells her to put them away until their owner can be found. She takes them off and says he must admit they're really exquisite--there's nothing like them in the world.
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Just the tail end of the quote is referenced in the Robservations - though that's certainly better than not at all...
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if, as in the case of Portia Fitzsimmons, she has any "MUST" quotes at all...
I just watched her ep and, sadly, she doesn't.
I guess Portia fans just have to settle for her March 22nd appearance in the History Slideshow (on page 2 and beyond on the Robservations board) when it comes up every year. Well, unless we happen to dream up some sort of new slideshow that she can appear in...
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I thought it was so unfair that Portia never came back for at least one more episode.
But that still leaves so many more tantalizing possibilities... Buzz ... Suki Forbes ... the redoubtable Minerva Trask, noted for her damson plum preserves and strict views on child-rearing... Leona Eltridge, possibly a reincarnation of the most EEE-vil woman of the Eighteenth Century... yes... the possibilities are truly numerous!
cheers, G.
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[pointing-up] Well, the possible good news is Minerva is part of the list of "MUST" lines of dialogue compiled from Robservations. The caveat is that without checking out the ep a line comes from, it isn't certain whether or not "MUST" is actually used on the show.
As for the other characters, they're not on the list. But the caveat there it that doesn't necessarily mean they don't have "MUST" lines - only that Robservations doesn't phrase them as such. But both Midnite and I have come across many incidents in which "MUST" lines don't appear in Robservations but are a part of the show. Several examples of that have already appeared in the slideshow. So, I wouldn't count those other characters out just yet...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Monday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #816 (1897) - Petofi - 'With that one name, with the knowledge of that one person, I can begin my attack-- my attack that will make Barnabas Collins realize he MUST go back to his own time, and take me with him.'
From "Robservations #815/816"Aristede finishes locking Barnabas in his coffin. Petofi exults that they can give Barnabas more attention at the mill than they could in the west wing of Collinwood. Barnabas will be surprised to find himself here when he wakes, says Aristede. I don't think so, says Petofi, putting his right hand on the coffin; Barnabas and I have been at war for sometime, this is one more battle in this war--the last one--it will go on until Barnabas gives me what I want. It will be difficult to get the vampire to give up his mission in this time, says Aristede. Difficult, admits Petofi, but he assures him, I shall do it--military strategy, doing what it takes to win any crucial battle--increase the pressure and increase the enemy's discomfort until he can stand it no longer. Petofi balls up his fist--until he has no choice but to surrender. Aristede asks, how will you increase the pressure? Thus far, says Petofi, only those whom Barnabas cares for in this century have suffered--now I shall attack from the other side, hit him from both directions and catch him in pinchers from which he can't escape until he gives me what I want. Now I will start working on those Barnabas loves in 1969. Aristede points out, you cannot see that time; how will you know who those people are? Barnabas mentioned one name with whom I can begin, says Petofi, and realize he must return to his own time, and take me along--David Collins, of course. Petofi grins in triumph.
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And yet again Robservations rephrases - and slightly confusingly, at that...
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It's Count Petofi! So much love!
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0928ds_0.jpg)
And look at the lighting in that shot. Gorgeous! Like a Mario Bava film!
Indeed!
Just like I'm certain that Nancy Barrett would have surely been nominated and probably won if there had been Daytime Emmys during DS' run, I'm certain that the lighting for DS would have been nominated and probably won. Whether it was during the B&W days or the color ones, DS' lighting was so far above what the other soaps were doing...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding yesterday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Yesterday's quote:
Ep #629 (1968) - Diabolos - 'That is the only way you and Maggie Evans can be together, Nicholas. The Black Mass MUST be performed.'
From "Robservations 9/3/02 - Angelique Sends Nicholas to Hell - #628/629"Nicholas begs for a second chance, but the Master tells him he doesn't give second chances, nor sympathize with those who do. No, Nicholas was given an opportunity, but because of a woman allowed it all to slip away.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0629-4.jpg)
Nick implores his boss for a little more time, he can prove himself. That's what every condemned man needs and never gets, sneers Diabolos, just a little more time. Nick says everything can be salvaged, but the Master reminds him that Eve is dead because of your negligence--and you can't use supernatural powers to bring her back to life. No, protests Nick, the experiment will be performed again and Eve will be reborn. Diabolos gives him 48 hours to accomplish what he must. Nick protests it isn't enough time. That's all you're getting, says Diabolos--you are free to go for as long as it takes for the experiment to be completed, then you will return here. But if I succeed? asks Nicholas. You haven't succeeded yet, Diabolos reminds him, but, if Eve is restored to life, we shall see. I don't want to return here, says Nicholas. No one ever does, intones the Master. If I give you what you want, I deserve more, insists Nicholas--to remain on earth, without my powers. How will you survive? wonders Diabolos. Perhaps I wouldn't, says Nicholas quietly--it's because I want Maggie with me, admits Nicholas--I love her very much. The Master pronounces Nicholas hopelessly lost--no wonder he made such a mess of things--when the experiment is over, you must return to hell. I won't be allowed to be with her? Asks Nicholas. I didn't say that, says the Master--your story has touched me--I mean that you can be with her. Nicholas is excited. Then the Master drops the other shoe, "But only here." "But that would mean she would have to die," protests Nicholas. Yes, says the Master--arrange it--there is something else that must be done before she can be accepted here--she must be sacrificed on the black altar. No, protests Nicholas. It's the only way you can be with Maggie, says the Master--the black mass must be performed!
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Not 100%, but the quote is referenced fairly well...
This may have been one of the few eps that I actually saw during this period back in 1968. I know for certain that I saw Ep #628 (Angelique tattles on Nicholas to Diabolos) because I was home sick the day it was on in my area (it was the 8:30am show, which was a day behind - and I also saw Ep #619 (Vicki finds Barnabas nearly unconscious in the woods) at 2:30pm, which was two weeks behind). I don't remember with any certainty if I was still home sick the next day, so I don't remember if I saw Nicholas with Diabolos because I saw the ep or because of the slide in the ViewMaster set. But I lean more toward the slide because I have no memory of seeing Ep #620 (Julia discovers Adam has the same neck wounds as Barnabas) until I saw it in '80s syndication. But who knows - if I was still home, I'm sure I would have been on cold medication. [ghost_grin]
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And now Diabolos and Nicholas! You're hitting all the greats this week!
And here they are:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0929ds_0.jpg)
Diabolos has never looked so good. [ghost_wink]
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding today's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1062 (1995) - Carolyn - 'You see? I told you. You MUST make them go. You MUST!'
From "#1062/1063: Robservations 08/13/03:"Mausoleum - Julia stands beside Barnabas' coffin. She listens outside the door, touches the coffin once more, then opens the secret panel and leaves the tomb. Carolyn darts out at her, demanding, what are you doing in there? Julia, startled, says, I was seeing who is buried there--"I am interested in the Collins family." Carolyn shakes her head, shushing her. You shouldn't say that name, warns Carolyn. It's a proud and honorable name, states Julia. Is it? asks Carolyn, who giggles and says, "Perhaps once." Julia insists, you must remember--tell me, she says, what were you doing here? Carolyn thinks that one over, grins and makes a noise, but no response. You and I used to be honest with each other, Julia reminds her, let us be again. I'm looking for my mother's grave, says Carolyn...no, my mother isn't dead--is she? You tell me, says Julia. No, of course she isn't, how silly of me, says Carolyn--I like this cemetery, don't you--I find it peaceful, so many things are peaceful I didn't expect to be--Collinwood is peaceful now. What makes it peaceful? asks Julia. Carolyn gazes at her and laughs--time, she says...time--I never go here, you know--why should I?--I have everything I want where I am--my mother's ink well, and a portrait or two...where is your friend--where is (viciously) BARNABAS? In the village, says Julia. Is he? asks Carolyn, are you sure? Quite sure, says Julia. What's he doing there? asks Carolyn, sounding like the Inquisition. Trying to find out what you wouldn't tell him, says Julia. Carolyn bursts into cackles of laughter. I think you're deliberately trying to stop us from finding out, says Julia, and are acting this way for a reason. I act the way I am, laughs Carolyn, clasping her hands together. I don't believe that, says Julia. Her laughter cuts off abruptly; Carolyn says, if my mother were dead, we would have buried her here, wouldn't we?--we wouldn't have buried her in some strange place? No, says Carolyn, answering herself, she would be here. Carolyn, says Julia. The blond says, in a warning voice, "You'd better go and find your friend, Julia--before he gets into trouble!" Julia looks uneasily around and walks away. Carolyn stares after her. A hatted, ancient Eliot Stokes exits his hiding place in the bushes and joins Carolyn. You see, I told you, she says, you must make them go--you must. He nods, and agrees: "WE must."
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If 1995 proved anything, it was that no matter how much make-up was required -
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- Thayer David and Nancy Barrett were perfectly willing to wear it in support of their craft. [hall2_wink]
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Superb. Thayer and Nancy--two of the greats.
G.
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OMGss--AUNT HANNAH!!! Just in time for the weekend!
Not only is that a fabulous shot, but I don't recall Hannah ever being seen in a skirt--I recalled her being stuck with the same pantsuit in EVERY episode in which she appeared. So I'm all the more delighted with this photo!
cheers! GothEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK [ReallyScary]
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And now it's Minerva's turn! Fabulous shot!
[candle_in_skull]
G.
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Minerva with the flames on each side of her...PRICELESS!!
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Thursday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #1184 (1841) - Carrie - 'You MUSTN'T come any farther.'
From "#1183/1184: Robservations 11/25/03: Another Witchcraftian Death"Woods - Jeremy leads Carrie home. You must not come any farther, she warns. Of course I'll come farther, he says, I'm taking you into the house. Please, she begs. It's a night to storm the citadel! He insists. Then they'll know I've been out, she protests. It's time they knew, it's time everyone knew! he says grandly--I'm willing--are you? She nods; he kisses her. The enter Collinwood together. He looks around--I feel quite at home here, he says. Go, she urges, before someone comes. A door opens; standing there is Mordecai Grimes! Jeremy! cries Carrie.
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Robservations has "must not" rather than "mustn't" - but, of course, "mustn't" is correct...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Friday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #992 (1970PT) - Hannah - 'Ah, Quentin, my dear, please don't invite me to stay. I've managed to upset Alexis terribly and MUST leave at once--no no no, don't try to see me out, I know the way.'
From "#0992/0993: Robservations 06/23/03: Has Angelique Returned?"Drawing room - It pleases me to see you looking so well, Alexis, says Hannah, especially after what you've been through. Her death came as quite a shock, admits Alexis. Death--is that all you call it? asks Hannah. I don't understand, says Alexis. My friend Bruno mentioned something about a seance, says Hannah, in which you participated, where the word murder was spoken. Alexis, who has been tearing the hell out of a handkerchief, says, I don't wish to discuss it(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0992-2.jpg)
--I'm sure you've been given the information from your dear friend, Bruno. Hannah sneaks the handkerchief off the table and into her sleeve. Only the vaguest outlines, says Hannah, I was sure I'd get the details from you. I'm afraid not, says Alexis coldly. But my dear child...protests Hannah. I don't want to seem rude, says Alexis, but I have never been your dear child, anymore than I was my father's--I'm sorry, but I do have other things to do today. I've upset you--forgive me--I can come another time, says Hannah soothingly. She runs into Quentin as she's leaving, and chirpily says, don't ask me to stay; I've upset Alexis terribly and must leave at once--no no no, don't try to see me out, I know the way. To Alexis, she says, I'll see you again--I promise we will discuss nothing troublesome--now take good care, my dear Alexis, goodbye--she closes the double doors. Sourly, Quentin asks Alexis, what was that all about? Bruno sent her, says Alexis, annoyed. Why? asks Quentin. I wish I knew, says Alexis--just harassment, I suppose--she knows I don't particularly like her, and never has, and the moment she walked in here, she immediately began to talk about Angelique, and the possibility she had been murdered--it sometimes gets to be too much. I promise to do what I can to clear things up, as soon as possible, says Quentin.
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Robservations doesn't feature the exact quote - but it is close...
And speaking of the quote, it's an absolute hoot to watch it being delivered! Hannah can't get out of there fast enough so that she can do whatever it is she's going to do with the handkerchief she's swiped. [hall2_grin]
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OMGss--AUNT HANNAH!!! Just in time for the weekend!
Not only is that a fabulous shot, but I don't recall Hannah ever being seen in a skirt--I recalled her being stuck with the same pantsuit in EVERY episode in which she appeared. So I'm all the more delighted with this photo!
And here's that screen capture:
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I don't honestly recall Hannah wearing a skirt/dress versus pants. I'll have to pay attention to that...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Saturday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #733 (1897) - Minerva - 'The innocent MUST suffer. Providence sometimes tests them. Sometimes by putting them in jail, or even putting them on a gallows.'
From "Robservations 11/19/02 - #732-733 - Ang & Barn's Bargain; Three For Worthington Hall"Drawing room - Minerva tells Rachel the day she and Tim left was the most tragic day of Rev. Trask's life. Why did you call me a murderess? demands Rachel. Minerva prefers to let her stew. It's not easy to tell of it, says Minerva, but the Reverend, that poor, fine man, has never been the same. Rachel insists. Minerva says Trask will take you to court for stealing if you don't return to the school and fulfill your contract. Rachel asks again about the murderess accusation --why? My brother died that night, says Minerva--Simon, the best man the world has known--he was killed by thieves. I never even saw the man, insists Rachel. This causes Minerva to cry "thief, murderer and liar" at her. Rachel denies all. Minerva insists, you surprised Simon in the kitchen and hit him with a fireplace poker and left him for dead. I didn't go there, cries Rachel, Tim went there for food, but...uh oh!--Tim didn't say anything about that, that anything happened in the kitchen--and he wouldn't do such a thing. Well, Minerva informs her, Tim already confessed to doing it. Rachel is horrified. Tim returned to Worthington Hall, where he belongs--where Rachel belongs, says Minerva. Poor Tim, laments Rachel. If you miss him, you can see him soon, says Minerva, let me guide you as I have before--come back with me--don't be foolish--aren't a few years with people who love you better than many years with strangers in prison? They wouldn't send me to prison, says Rachel--I'm not a murderess. Minerva tells her that the innocent must suffer, Providence sometimes tests them by putting them in jail--or the gallows-- much as the Reverend would regret it, he'd have to tell the authorities about the thieving and murdering that took place that night--it would break his heart, just as it would break Rachel's neck, but he'd have to!
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And yet again Robservations doesn't feature the exact quote - but it is close...
Minerva is one twisted character - passive/aggressive doesn't even begin to describe her behavior in this scene! She and her husband are a perfect pair!
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And now it's Minerva's turn! Fabulous shot!
Minerva with the flames on each side of her...PRICELESS!!
And here is Minerva's screen capture:
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Unfortunately, I can't add in the flames in this post because there isn't enough room.
I can't imagine that Clarice Blackburn didn't absolutely love playing Minerva. Though, of course, it helps that Minerva was written so well...
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Great shot of Vicki today. And I loved the one of Liz yesterday. I have no memory of either of these shows.
cheers, Gothick
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Great shot of Vicki today. And I loved the one of Liz yesterday. I have no memory of either of these shows.
I suspect your memory will be jogged once I get to post the excerpts from Robservations - at least when it comes to Ep #206 with Liz.
And BTW, yesterday I completed the installments for the slideshow through October 12th - look for Countess du Pres to appear on October 11th. [hall2_smiley]
Can Buzz, Suki Forbes, and/or Leona Eltridge be far behind? Only time will tell...
(Actually, I wanted to get out so far ahead so that I can rewatch those characters' eps to see if they have any "MUST" quotes...)
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Sunday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #549 (1968) - Adam - 'I love you! You MUST love me!'
From "Robservations 7/3/02 - #548/549 - Adam Proclaims His Lust"Adam practices what Nicholas told him-"Take what I want! Grab it! You are a man, men fall in love, Nicholas says so," he tells his reflection. "Take what you want! YES! YES! Carolyn! Carolyn, Carolyn, Carolyn!" (uh oh, this isn't good!) He unlocks his door and creeps out. Carolyn follows him back to his room, clearly angry. What is this about? she demands, what are you doing out of your room? Belligerent, he orders her not to speak to him that way. Anyone could have seen you, she reminds him. I shouldn't have to hide, he tells her--"I am a man!" Carolyn says she isn't arguing that, but there are reasons for him being there. She tells him she knows it can't be pleasant. When you come, it is, he says, calming down. I can't spend all my time here, she tells him, knowing he doesn't understand--my mother is ill. You're pretty, he tells her. I'm upset, she explains--I won't be able to keep you here any longer. He again tells her how pretty she is. I heard that, says Carolyn--but there are more important things to discuss. Adam disagrees. What's wrong? She asks, what happened?--are you bored and tired? I'm tired of being alone, he replies. She offers books, a radio--but someone might hear it. She offers to call Stokes to come see him. Adam refuses--Stokes teaches me to be polite, complains Adam, and no one gets what they want being polite! I don't have time for this, says Carolyn--Vicki is waiting to go into town with me. Adam locks the door. "Stay here," he orders--"Listen to me!" She orders him to unlock the door, but he refuses. You agreed to be locked in here, and understood the conditions by which you could stay here, she reminds him sharply--do you want to leave? No, he says. I'll call Stokes and tell him we must make other arrangements, insists Carolyn. I want to stay here, protests Adam, caressing her face. "I love you," he says. "No," she says. She flings his hands off her and backs away. I love you--and you must love me! He cries. You don't know what you're saying, she says--you don't understand about love. He grabs her into his arms. She orders him to let her go. He presses kisses on her hair, her face, telling her, "You do not love me--you will." "Adam, please," she begs, struggling in his grasp--"It's not possible." "Why?" he demands, still kissing her. You're hurting me! She screams--let me go!
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Poor Adam - and Nicholas' advice certainly isn't helping him. No one responds well after you violently grab them, no matter what you say to them...
But so far as the quote goes, this time Robservations gets it almost exactly right.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Monday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #206 (1967) - Liz - 'I don't need any help, and I MUST say, Vicki, I'm rather annoyed with you.'
From "#0206/0207: Robservations 10/16/01: A Fist Fight at the Blue Whale"Drawing room - I have no intention of continuing this discussion, Liz tells Burke, and I wish you'd remember that you're not welcome at Collinwood. She rises from the sofa. Burke rises from his chair. I know, he says. Please leave, she says. I didn't come up here to ask you any questions or tell you what to do, he says. Then why are you here? she asks. I came to tell you something that I know, he says. I'm not sure I'm interested, she says. He's only trying to help, says Vicki gently. I don't need any help, and I must say, I'm rather annoyed with you. Sorry, says Vicki. It's bad enough you consider it necessary to discuss what happens at Collinwood with outsiders, but to go to Burke! says Liz. She didn't come to see me because of that, at all, says Burke, she didn't want to tell me anything about what's going on at Collinwood, I had to drag it out of her--and for your information, she tried to stop me from coming here. Well, says Liz, if you won't follow her advice, then perhaps you'll follow mine--I suggest you leave. Not until I say what I've come here to say, Burke insists. Then say it quickly, says Liz. There is a very dangerous man living in this house, he tells her. Really? she asks. Yes, he says, I've seen this guy in operation, if Vicki hadn't been there, I hate to think what would have happened. Is that what you came to tell me? asks Liz--that you and Willie almost had a fight?--really, Burke! It wouldn't have been an ordinary fight, because he's not an ordinary man, says Burke--he's dangerous! Thank you for your information, she says curtly--and now may I say goodbye? She goes to the fireplace, dismissing him. Liz, says Burke, if you're in trouble... The only kind of trouble I have is with people like you, she says angrily, who interfere in things that don't concern them! I want to help, he says, I know that's hard for you to believe, but I do. Why would you want to help me? she asks--you've always hated me, you know that. I don't hate you, he says--the Collins family and what it stands for--that's what I hate--please, Liz, you need help--what kind, I don't know, but I want to give it if I can. (I always knew he liked and respected her.) I repeat, I do not need any help, just peace and quiet, she says. I give up, says Burke, exchanging glances with Vicki, but you can't say I didn't try. I'll get your coat, volunteers Vicki, and leaves the room. Burke starts to walk away. Liz thanks him for his offer--you meant it, didn't you? she asks. Yes, he says,. I'm sincerely grateful, she tells him. You mean that, too, don't you? he asks. Yes, she says.s grasp--"It's not possible." "Why?" he demands, still kissing her. You're hurting me! She screams--let me go!
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With the exception of addressing Vicki, the version of the quote in the Robservations is word for word.
And this is really quite a good scene between Liz and Burke - definitely the start of them softening to each other...
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And I loved the one of Liz yesterday.
And here it is for anyone who might have missed it:
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That scene might have actually been the last time Liz chastised Vicki...
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[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #38 (1966) - Vicki - 'But when I told you about it before, you, you said you'd never heard it-- that I MUST have dreamt it.'
From "#0037/0038: Robservations 06/13/01: Giving Carolyn a Ring"Carolyn, calls Vicki, can I ask you a question. Anything at all! says Carolyn, ecstatic. You remember that sobbing I told you about? asks Vicki. You heard it again last night, says Carolyn. How did you know? asks Vicki. Because I heard it, too, says Carolyn--I hope you had the good sense to stay in your room--that's what I always do. But when I told you about it before, says Vicki, you told me you'd never heard it--that I must have dreamt it. From the kitchen doorway, Liz listens. I didn't want to frighten you away, admits Carolyn--but now that you're one of us--sure, that ghost lady sobs--I've heard it, off and on, for most of my life--but right now, I couldn't care less! Where does it come from? asks Vicki. Ghosts! says Carolyn, and like all the rest of us kooks here, you're just going to have to get used to it--I really must change. She leaves Vicki on the landing alone.
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Robservation's version of the quote is almost exactly correct...
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Great shot of Vicki today.
And here's that one for anyone who might have missed it:
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It's really quite interesting how often the show flirted with the idea of ghosts before ghosts became an actual thing on the show. Though, of course, in this case a ghost wasn't in any way the answer to what was behind the sobbing in the basement...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Wednesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #1233 (1841PT) - Bramwell - 'Dr. Fletcher suggested that we get someone in for consultation, but he didn't hold out much hope--we MUSTN'T fool ourselves.'
From "Re#1232/1233: Robservations 01/07/04: Daphne Falls Ill"The doctor was just here! says Catherine--what did he say? Bramwell doesn't answer. Tell me what the doctor said, she commands. "He was certain only of one thing," says Bramwell--"Daphne is dying."
Catherine shakes her head--no, it can't be true! I'd give me life to make it a lie, he says, but it is true(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1233-0.jpg)
--when Mother told me the news, I went to see Dr. Fletcher myself--he doesn't know what's wrong with her. Doesn't know? says Catherine--he's a doctor, of course he knows (spoken like a doctor's daughter). He wasn't able to diagnose the illness, says Bramwell, he could only tell that she is dying--all the vital life signs are weakening, she hasn't the will to fight--unless the situation changes soon, she will not have very much time. It can't be true, insists Catherine--she's so young, she's never been sick before in her life. I know, says Bramwell--if this happens to her, then I will be responsible. Why? asks Catherine. I married her, then completely neglected her, he says--I've given her nothing to live for, and now she's dying. You mustn't blame yourself, says Catherine. But I do, he says--last night I came home with such good news--my ship had arrived--I now have as much wealth as I'd ever want, now it means nothing to me--I would gladly give it all up if I thought it would make her well again. Catherine rises from the sofa--if anyone is to blame, I am, she says--the way I've treated her since she married you--she must think I hate her by now. The fact is, says Bramwell, you are right, Daphne should have listened to you--I married Daphne because I was hurt and angry at you--but now, I feel very deeply toward her--do you believe that? Yes of course I do, says Catherine, I believe it--what I don't believe is that she is going to die--we must find another doctor, we must find someone to help her. Dr. Fletcher suggested we get someone in for consultation, says Bramwell, but he didn't hold out much hope--we mustn't fool ourselves. Does she know? asks Catherine. No, she has no idea, he says. Poor Daphne, laments Catherine, shaking her head, my poor sister--she hasn't even lived!--and now she's... She begins to cry. Bramwell starts to reach out to touch her, comfort her, then withdraws his hands without making contact and walks away.
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It's been a while since it's happened, but the quote in this Robservations is exactly word for word...
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[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #1102 (1970) - Daphne - 'But I MUST think. I MUST decide what I MUST do.'
From "#1101/1102: Robservations 09/11/03: Caught!"Quentin enters the cobweb-filled room in Rose Cottage--Daphne! he calls. He lights a candle--I know you're here--don't hide from me--I'm not going to leave this house until you come to me! She enters the room and flings off his hand. Why did you disappear? he asks--and why did you come here? There's nothing for me at Collinwood, she says. I let you go to the children, he reminds her--what happened there?--what were you trying to make them do?--Willie told me about the pentagram and candles--what were you getting them to do?--does it have anything to do with why they are now sick? Daphne whirls around upon hearing this, staring at him. They are sick, you know, he tells her, She shakes her head in disbelief. You promised me you wouldn't hurt them, she says. I didn't! she cries. Then who did? he asks. Don't ask me that, she says, turning from him again. He faces her and demands the name--say the name! Go back to Collinwood, she says--you'll only make things worse. How? he asks--by being with you, by asking questions? Please, she begs. No, he says--I will not leave until you tell me what is going on--why you've come here, what are you going to do? She looks sad. I'm very foolish, he says--also vain--I thought the reason you came here was for me--I see that isn't true, isn't it? If they are sick, she says, you must leave, let me think. Think about what--about whom? he asks--say the name. Gerard, she says. Do you love him? he asks--is that what all this is about?--I don't believe it--not when I see the love in your eyes for me. You see no love, she insists. Why are you denying it? he asks. I can't explain anything, I told you that, she says. Why?--are you so terrified of Gerard? he asks. Every moment you stay here, the worse it is for the children, she says--believe me, go! All right, he says, if I believe you, if I leave, eventually, will I find out what's going on around here? She nods--if you leave me now, I must think and decide what I am to do. He takes her hands--I promise to help you fight Gerard, he says. Don't say that, she says, pulling her hands away, don't say that here! Why, is he here? asks Quentin--do you feel his presence in this room? Just go before you make things worse, she pleads. He backs away and leaves without another word. Daphne calls to Gerard--I sent him away, she says, I'm trying to do what you want me to do--please don't punish the children for what I've done! Oh, Gerard, don't kill them--I'll do anything if you'll just let them live!
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Another quote in the rare league of triple "MUST" quotes. Though the Robservations just glancingly references the real quote - it only has one "MUST."
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[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #976 (1970) - Bruno - 'I don't like doing it, Carolyn-- But it MUST be done-- Jeb MUST be punished.'
From "Robservations 6/11/03 - #976-977 - Tragic Attack"Woods - Carolyn runs into Bruno and shrieks with fear. Where are you going? he asks To see Jeb, she says, and I will tell him about the incident at his house--I'm sure Jeb will demand an explanation from you. He isn't going to see you, warns Bruno--nor will you see Jeb. What do you mean?--what will you do? she asks. All right, I'll tell you, says Bruno--Nicholas and I warned Jeb we'd get even with him. "You two are working together," says Carolyn. Yes, agrees Bruno, and it's been decided the best way to get to Jeb is through you. Carolyn is horrified. Yes, without you, Jeb will have no reason to live, says Bruno. I don't understand, says Carolyn, shocked. And you never will, promises Bruno, "Because I'm going to kill you!"
You're insane! accuses Carolyn. I don't like doing it, says Bruno, but it must be done--he reaches for her throat--Jeb must be punished. He tightens his grip on her throat, strangling her, and she struggles--but not for long.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0976-3.jpg)
The werewolf appears and violently attacks Bruno. Carolyn runs off. The animal throws Bruno to the ground and, as Bruno screams raucously, savages him, we assume, to death.
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Similar to how the other day's Robservations didn't include Liz addressing Vicki by name, the Robservations' version of this quote doesn't include Bruno addressing Carolyn by name. But other than that, the Robservations' version is word for word.
And ordinarily, coming across a double "MUST" quote would be exciting - but not directly following a triple "MUST" quote. It's all in the timing. [lghy]
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Great photo today. It's interesting to see how Carolyn and Roger's relationship has evolved since the early 1966 episodes. And always a treat to what Nancy and Big Lou together in a scene. Sparks flew!
G.
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[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #646 (1968) - David - 'My family has made the two of us very unhappy. They MUST be made to realize that. They MUST pay for what they've done to us.'
From "Robservations 9/13/02 #645/646 - The Kids "Play" With Roger"The kids have slipped into the clothing that was in the trunk. Amy tells David he looks grown-up, and he asks, "Like Quentin?" Yes, she says. He asks her to call him Quentin, and she says to call her Beth. They can pretend this is their room. It is, says David, don't you remember --Beth? Yes, Quentin, she responds. We must keep it a secret, warns David, if we tell, and the adults came up there, they wouldn't let them play our games--we'll block the entrance to the room so no one will find it. Amy suggests they go downstairs, it's getting late and they must rise early. David agrees--they have much to do. Amy agrees. He asks what's wrong. I wonder if we will do what HE wants.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0646-2.jpg)
We must, says David--my family has made Quentin and Beth very unhappy and must be made to realize that--must pay for what they've done to them! I understand, says Amy. David touches her shoulder and asks if she's thinking of letting him do this all alone. Of course not, she assures him.
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Another double "MUST" quote. And the Robservations basically features it word for word with the exception of changing "the two of us" to "Quentin and Beth" (Robin probably felt the way it's actually phrased might be confusing) and changing "they've done to us" to "they've done to them" (for the same reason). The Robservations also drops the pronoun "they" in "They must be made" and "They must pay" - but those are minor things.
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[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #376 (1795) - Countess du Pres - 'Because someone is trying to draw them to each other, to draw Josette away from Barnabas. But who? That's what I MUST find out before it's too late.'
From "#0376/0377: Robservations 02/28/02: Andre Takes Control--He Thinks"Outside the Old House - Natalie ponders--she knows Jeremiah and Josette don't love each other, why did they say it? Someone is trying to draw Josette away from Barnabas, but why? And who? She must find out before it's too late.
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Well, even though this is one of those less detailed Robservations, it does an excellent job in conveying the bulk of the quote. Though in the actual ep and within the contest of the quote Countess du Pres doesn't ask "but why?" - only "But who?" She actually asks "Why?" before the quote begins...
An interesting aside is that back on September 30th I checked out Pluto TV to see how they offer DS and discovered that the show was indeed running while I was there - and the scene that came up when I clicked on DS was this very scene. I don't know how many hours they show of DS on their Live TV schedule, but on September 30th I checked things out at about 9:15am and today as I was writing this post I checked the schedule and DS is on right now as well. In fact they were running Ep #417. And in addition to watching the eps they run on their DS Channel (Classic TV #535) fans can also watch DS on demand. Apparently what's currently available (in the Top TV Shows section) are the eps on DVD Collection 1 (starting with Ep #210) through Collection 8 (ending with Ep #532_533)...
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Nice to see Horace Gladstone appear in yesterday's slideshow, though the shot (presumably the best available for the line) wasn't a terribly clear portrait of him.
And I'd forgotten about Beth's spirit appearing to "dear Gregory" at a crucial moment in 1897...
Wonderful series, Midnite and MB!
G.
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[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #161 (1967) - Roger - 'Your mother MUST have been out of her mind! Leaving a half-grown girl with such enormous responsibilities.'
From "#0160/0161: Robservations 09/12/01: Calling Dr. Peter Guthrie"Drawing room - I think the time has come for me to tell you exactly where you stand, says Carolyn. I think my dear nice is about to deliver a speech, says Roger, frowning. A brief one, and to the point, she says--the reason Dr. Guthrie will stay on here, despite your rumblings. Crossing his arms over his chest, Roger tells her he should be very glad to hear it. My mother is in a hospital bed in Boston, begins Carolyn, right now, she's the most important thing in the world to me--she's placed a very heavy burden on me--she's left the entire responsibility of the entire Collins family to me--not to you. And now you are drunk with power? he asks. No, this is what she planned in case anything happened to her, says Carolyn, and I intend to see it through. How do you intend to force whatever little policies you devise? he asks. (nasty!) Mother left a specific document with the attorneys, says Carolyn, that will advise and support me whenever necessary--please, Uncle Roger, don't make it necessary. I see, he says--and exactly where does that leave me? Life won't change for you, she assures him, you'll continue to be what you've always been--I don't want to fight with you, but you must respect my wishes when it comes to the running of this house!--she sighs--her instructions about the business were quite clear, too--hesitantly, she adds--with everyone's help, I'm to be in charge until she gets back--now if you'll excuse me--and she takes down her coat and slips it on. Roger follows her. Your mother must have been out of her mind, he says angrily, leaving a half-grown girl with such enormous responsibilities. She had to entrust them to somebody, points out Carolyn. Why not entrust them to me? asks Roger, I'm a member of this family. A very extravagant one, says Carolyn. (get him!) How extravagant can you get in Collinsport? he asks. Somehow, you manage, says Carolyn. I'll have to talk to the attorneys about this, insists Roger--I can understand your running the house, but being involved in the business is just too absurd!--that's my department. My mother ran both--and I'm going to run both, Carolyn informs him. You are getting more and more like her every day, he says (before he said she was getting more like HIM). Thanks, murmurs Carolyn--I think you ought to support Dr. Guthrie in whatever he's doing. You may be in temporary control of this estate, says Roger, but you're not in control of my mind. Please! begs Carolyn, it might help Mother. How can he help your mother when she's not here? demands Roger. Please don't question it, asks Carolyn--my mother's life may depend on it. She turns and leaves Roger standing there, fuming. He sighs, steepling his fingers.
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Another Robservations in which the quote is word for word...
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Great photo today. It's interesting to see how Carolyn and Roger's relationship has evolved since the early 1966 episodes. And always a treat to what Nancy and Big Lou together in a scene. Sparks flew!
They certainly flew in the excerpted scene from Ep #161. And I love Carolyn's -
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- body language as Roger insults both her and her mother. But as frustrating as it was for him, Roger never gets the better of Carolyn in the situation - and it's a delight to watch! [b003]
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[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #1114 (1840) - Lamar - 'But it is my livelihood, and it MUST NOT be treated frivolously.'
From "#1113/1114: Robservations 09/19/03: Barnabas to the Rescue!"On the terrace, by the fountain, Lamar complains, Roxanne, you don't think too highly of my profession, do you? Did I offend you? she asks, I'm so sorry--(sarcastically) just that the thought of making one's living from the death doesn't fascinate me. Death is a fact of life, my dear, he says, and it must be dealt with tastefully, and with reverence--the Trask Chapel is an institution in Collinsport. Would you mind if we don't discuss the Trask Chapel this evening? she requests. But it is my livelihood, he reminds her, and it must not be treated frivolously--but, he smiles, we are not here to discuss my profession--the fact is, there is very little time left before your father returns--I think I'm entitled to an answer from you. You mean you think you're entitled to the answer you and father have already decided upon, she says bitchily--well, you're not, Lamar, my answer is still no--you're not the man for me! Insulted, he asks, might I assume there is someone else? You may assume NOTHING! she says--but someday, I will meet a man--a stranger, his goodness and gentleness will overwhelm me--and I'll be amazed by an air of mystery that surrounds him--and he will be courtly and charming--and he will love me as I want to be loved--I've always dreamed of such a man, and I know that we're destined to meet. At the gate, Barnabas watches and listens as Roxanne goes on about her perfect man. He smiles..
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And another Robservations in which the quote is word for word...
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[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #993 (1970PT) - Cyrus - 'Now also, you MUST take safeguards against any impurities or unbalances within the synthesis-- I mean, I have indicated how important and delicate this chemical is!'
From "#0992/0993: Robservations 06/23/03: Has Angelique Returned?"Gladstone says, I checked the compound and found a minor impurity, but I can't believe it could cause anything as extreme as amnesia--I know so little of your work, perhaps you could tell me MORE (and he sounds suddenly fanatic). You DID find an impurity! Says Cyrus--even something infinitesimal could be enough!--the chemical balance is extremely delicate. If only I could know how you're using this synthesis, says Gladstone, looking loony again.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0993-2.jpg)
I don't discuss my work with anybody, insists Cyrus. On whom--or what--were you performing the experiment? asks Gladstone--how did you measure its effects? I can't discuss this with anybody, repeats Cyrus--please leave immediately. He opens the door and adds, take safeguards against impurity in the synthesis--you must--I indicated how important and delicate this chemical is! Yes, says Gladstone, beaten, you indicated that much--good night, I'll see you very soon; meanwhile, you have the best of my good wishes. Cyrus locks the door after him.
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This Robservations reworks the quote, switching some words around and leaving others out...
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Nice to see Horace Gladstone appear in yesterday's slideshow, though the shot (presumably the best available for the line) wasn't a terribly clear portrait of him.
No it wasn't:
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But believe it or not, it was almost worst because the first capture I took was very close to this -
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- in which he was even more in the shadows. I wasn't paying attention to him since I was more concerned with getting Cyrus, but I didn't want him to be so in shadow unless I had to, so what I did was play the sequence in slow motion and I was lucky enough to come across the moment that I used for the slideshow. It was the best it was going to get. But so far as Gladstone goes, at least he had a great capture back on July 9th when -
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Ep #1005 (1970PT) - Gladstone - 'If you're Dr. Longworth's
assistant, you surely MUST know how important my compound
is to his experiment.'
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All that being said, though, I do love how that part of the scene in Cyrus' lab is shot. The shadows definitely give it a perfect atmosphere. Plus, the whole point is that Cyrus wants Gladstone kept in the dark about what he's doing with the compound Gladstone is providing, and there is Gladstone literally mostly in the dark...
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[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #880 (1897) - Beth's Ghost - 'Quentin. Where is Quentin? Quentin. I MUST find him.'
From "Robservations 4/7/03 - #880-881 - Plenty 'o' Deaths; Petofi Tries--Again"He hears the door squeak. The ghost of Beth appears. "No, you're dead!" he gasps, terrified. "Quentin!" calls Beth. "Where is Quentin? Quentin, I must find you!" Yes, calls Trask--find Quentin, tell him I'm here, tell him...to come to this room, you can make him come, please! Beth fades away. Trask presses against the solid brick wall, freaking out with fear.
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Unlike what the Robservations indicates, Beth's Ghost's doesn't address Quentin directly while then saying "I must find you." What she does do is call out to Quentin a second time and then say "I must find him."
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And I'd forgotten about Beth's spirit appearing to "dear Gregory" at a crucial moment in 1897...
Yes, that is a great -
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- sequence. (Ep #880 is really a great ep all around - especially when Judith calls to taunt Gregory - Joan Bennett plays it to perfection, with her voice all sincerity and concern that Gregory be sure to take the time she's afforded him to enjoy his "retreat" and to be sure he takes advantage of the time he has to meditate "under ideal circumstances." [lghy])
Wonderful series, Midnite and MB!
We're loving doing it. A slight though sometimes maddening drawback is that occasionally Robservations indicates a "MUST" quote where there is none. But we mostly manage to find something with the character we had in mind. And it's especially satisfying whenever we find something that isn't even indicated by the Robservations...
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[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #475 (1968) - Dr. Lang - 'No! No! No one else MUST know!'
From "#0475/0476: Robservations 05/09/02: Give Me Jeff Clark's Face!"Barn asks about this permanent cure. Do it now, tonight, begs Barnabas, but Eric says the experiment isn't ready. Stop tormenting me and at least tell me about it, pleads Barn--don't give me hope then take it away--I'm afraid, she'll do anything. Eric swears he'll do anything to save him, but he can't yet. He can't risk failure. What about money, help? asks Barnabas eagerly. No, no one else must know, insists Eric, but agrees he must tell Barnabas of the risks and decisions involved in this plan. Barnabas fears Angelique turning him back into a vampire.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0475-4.jpg)
Eric says he's going to do something no one else has ever done before, an effort at which all other doctors have failed--if I do fail, warns Lang, you will be a hollow shell, unable to rise or walk. But if you succeed? asks Barnabas. You will still leave your body, explains Lang, but will live--the witch will think you've escaped your body by death, when in reality you will have escaped by living.
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The Roberservations gets the quote pretty much word for word, only dropping an initial "No!" Though it does leave out details when it comes to other parts of the scene...
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[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #200 (1967) - Jason - 'Well, Elizabeth, you MUST decide.'
From "#0200/0201: Robservations 10/11/01: Willie and James Dean, Separated at Birth?"Jason pours himself a drink at Collinwood and once again surveys the drawing room with a proprietary air. He lies on the sofa, feet up. Roger comes in and glares at him. Jason asks Roger to join him in a nightcap. No, says Roger, I've come down for a book. Trouble sleeping, eh? Asks Jason. No, I simply enjoy reading at night, says Roger. Jason says he favors the taste of good brandy, a warm fire--ah, the comforts of home! So I see, says Roger sarcastically. Traveling on the seas really makes a man appreciate a house like Collinwood, says Jason. Doesn't Collinwood, in turn, make you miss your travel? Asks Roger. Not in the least, Jason assures him. Then you won't be resuming them shortly? Asks Roger. Can't say for sure, says Jason. Perhaps you will allow me to say you're resuming them soon, says Roger, I suggest you leave first thing in the morning! Jason says he doesn't expect it to be that soon. If you will pardon my bluntness, says Roger, I'm ASKING you to leave in the morning. All right, says Jason, I will. You'll leave? asks Roger. No, I'll pardon your bluntness, says Jason evenly. My sister might allow you to impose on her, says Roger, but I will not--I find your presence here a terrible imposition. Then maybe we should try to keep out of each other's way, suggests Jason. Furious, Roger tells him he has no intention of keeping out of anybody's way--now look here, McGuire. "MR. McGuire!" corrects Jason, no longer acting affable. You are a guest in this house, begins Roger. Treat me like one! Jason says. Perhaps if you acted like one, instead of acting like you own the place, says Roger. Jason springs from the sofa and tells Roger he doesn't own the place, Elizabeth does, and Roger is absolutely right, he's only a guest in this house, Elizabeth's guest, and he wonders how often he's going to have to remind Roger of that. How often do I have to remind you you're not welcome at Collinwood? demands Roger. Liz enters, asking what's going on. Your brother has just been reminding me I'm not welcome at Collinwood, tattles Jason. Is that true? Roger tells Liz he's been reminding him that, welcome or not, he's a guest in this house, and the least he could do is act accordingly. Perhaps I misinterpreted your invitation to feel at home? Jason asks Liz pointedly. Yes, you certainly have, says Roger. That's enough! commands Liz, her face twisted with anger. Jason apologizes, saying the last thing he wants to do it bring dissension to Collinwood. I doubt that! says Roger. Liz orders him to stop it. Roger says it's time to have it out--he's been telling her this in private and now he's telling her in front of Mr. McGuire. This isn't the time, says Liz. It's past time! insists Roger--he's taking a terrible advantage of you, and I want him to leave! Advantage? questions Jason, well of course I am, taking advantage of this woman's warm, extraordinary hospitality, why shouldn't I, when it's so freely offered. He's mocking you, barks Roger, can't you tell it in his voice? Mocking? Asks Jason, pouring himself another drink. Please, begs Liz of Jason, it's very late. No, says Jason, I think your brother's right, it's time we had this out. Roger comes over and orders Liz to tell him to leave tomorrow. Jason says yes, tell me to leave tomorrow, and I will, for that matter, tell me to leave tonight--you only need say the word. Say it, Liz, say it! says Roger. Stop it, she orders her brother, and Jason says yes, says it, Liz, I'm sure it won't reflect on our long, long friendship, and it certainly won't have any effect on the deep, deep understanding we've always shared. He gives her a significant look. The memories of other days, of your husband, Jason reminds her. Roger says she wants to forget completely about her husband, says Roger. Don't be so sure, says Jason, adding there are some memories he can't possibly LET her forget--so just say the word, the decision is yours, tell me to leave and I will-- immediately. "Liz, please!" begs Roger. Well, Liz, you must decide, says Jason, may I stay?
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And it's yet another quote that Robservations gets word for word. But then the dialogue in this scene is so good that you wouldn't want to sacrifice any of it. In particular, I absolutely love this exchange from above:If you will pardon my bluntness, says Roger, I'm ASKING you to leave in the morning. All right, says Jason, I will. You'll leave? asks Roger. No, I'll pardon your bluntness, says Jason evenly.
Jason and Roger share some great scenes together, and as I've said before, the way Dennis Patrick and Louis Edmonds play them is priceless.
Also, this is the second quote that's been used in the slideshow from this ep. The first (Liz - 'You MUST forgive Roger. He's quite puzzled by it all.') was back on September 3rd....
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Lovely to see a shot of Keith Prentice and Grayson on today's entry. I know most fans do not like 1841 PT (to severely understate), but the last time I viewed it--which was far too many years ago--I found plenty to enjoy. James' caustic exchanges with Julia are some of the parts that made me smile.
G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Sunday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #54 (1966) - Burke - 'He MUST have had a terrible worry on his mind.'
From "#0053/0054: Robservations 06/25/01: Collinsport, Patterson's Town"I'm going to ask you the same questions I asked Sam Evans, Burke tells Roger--and I hope you have the same answers. I had nothing to do with Evans, insists Roger. That won't do, says Burke, you and Evans were thick as thieves! I don't know what you're talking about, says Roger. You set me up on that manslaughter charge, accuses Burke, and you know it! I know nothing of the kind, says Roger. And if Bill Malloy hadn't conveniently disappeared he would have proved it, says Burke. You not only jump to conclusions, you leap over them! says Roger--number one, Malloy hasn't disappeared, he has simply not appeared. I don't care what words you use, says Burke--the fact is, he's not here, he's no where to be found. Maybe he doesn't want to be found, suggests Roger. Oh, you think he's hiding someplace, says Burke--why would he want to do that?--why would he set up this meeting between you, me and Sam Evans? I can't answer that, says Roger, but I do know he was drinking that day. I'm aware of that, says Burke--he must have had a terrible worry on his mind--to make him do a thing like that--he must have been faced with a tremendous decision--the same way Sam Evans was. I told you again and again I don't know anything about Sam Evans! shouts Roger. But Sam Evans knows something about you, says Burke. That's absurd, says Roger. And Bill Malloy knows what that something is! insists Burke. I won't be badgered and bullied, says Roger. Yes you will, says Burke, because Malloy made me a proposition(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0054-3.jpg)
--he wanted me to leave your sister and Carolyn alone, stop delving into the past. In return for what? asks Roger--what could he possibly offer you? He offered me you, says Burke--YOU on a silver platter!"
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Another Robservations with a word for word version of the quote...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Monday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #1223 (1841PT) - Jamorg - My mind is functioning quite well. But I MUST admit one thing, my body is tired.'
From "#1222/1223: Robservations 12/24/03: Morgan is Possessed"Did something happen to you up in that room, asks Catherine fearfully. I presume the Morgan you keep referring to is a Collins, he says. She gazes at him, stunned. Yes, of course, he would have to be, says Morgan--how unfortunate--but a man in my position can hardly be selective. Morgan, please! begs Catherine. He again demands she stop calling him Morgan. Terrified, Catherine opens the double doors and calls for Julia. He asks if Julia is the mistress of the present family. Present family? Asks Catherine. I see you're confused, he remarks--well, the less you know, the better off you'll be. Less I know about what? asks Catherine. Julia enters, asking what's wrong, Melanie right behind her.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1223-1.jpg)
Something did happen to him up in that room, reports Catherine to the two women, but he won't tell me what it was. Morgan wanders the room, looking around. Morgan? asks Julia. Catherine tells Julia and Melanie that he keeps saying that isn't his name. Poor Morgan, says Melanie, suggesting that he now has the madness. Madness, did you say? he asks--if you're referring to me, you're wrong!--oh, yes, there is madness in this house, but not from me, and it has been going on for years--do you understand that? Yes, says Melanie, I'm sorry. Julia tells him to leave Melanie alone. He repeats the latter's name, remarking that it's pretty--too bad it has to belong to a Collins--you are a Collins, aren't you? You know I am, says Melanie. I know nothing of the sort, he says, and frankly, care even less--I want nothing to do with any of you--if you don't mind, I'd like to be left alone to do what I must do. And what might that be? queries Julia. I don't believe that's any of your business, he says. You're quite certain you're not Morgan Collins? asks Julia. Quite certain, he says, arms crossed over his chest. Then who are you? she asks, but he says he doesn't believe he has to tell her that. Are you aware you just spent the night in a locked room in the West Wing? She asks. Yes, he says, staring at a portrait of a Collins ancestor, my mind is functioning quite well, but I must admit one thing my body is tired. Do you know anything about the curse and the connection with that room? she asks. Nothing, he says. You're lying, she accuses. Very well, he says, I'm lying, if that will make you happy--now if you don't mind, I'm very tired and would like to rest."
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And another Robservations with a word for word version of the quote. (We're getting spoiled by all these word for word quotes in a row. [hall2_wink])
And given the excerpt above, it may be unnecessary, but it doesn't hurt to point out that Jamorg = Morgan possessed by James Forsythe...
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Lovely to see a shot of Keith Prentice and Grayson on today's entry.
And here it is for those who may have missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1019ds_0.jpg)
I know most fans do not like 1841 PT (to severely understate), but the last time I viewed it--which was far too many years ago--I found plenty to enjoy.
It's definitely true that many DS aficionados aren't necessarily fans of 1841PT. In fact, back in the late-'90s when AOL's DS Online had Internet fans vote in various categories, 1841PT came out as one of the three least favorite storylines. Though like you, I find plenty to enjoy.
James' caustic exchanges with Julia are some of the parts that made me smile.
Indeed...
(And as an aside, given his portrait hangs in the drawing room in PT, I wonder what, if anything, Isaac Collins' claim to fame is in PT. In RT we know he founded Collinsport in the 17th century. That could still work in PT. In fact, given that it already exists in 1680 in PT, he could have even been the one who built Collinwood. Though I suppose we'll never know...)
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If I remember aright, today's photo is from a scene in which Carolyn was possessed by Magda at a seance. Which was Magda's pre-debut moment in the show--a preview of coming attractions. And fittingly perhaps, though I'm sure nobody was aware of the circular movement of events, the last time Magda's voice was heard on DS was while Julia was standing in the drawing room in 1969. One of my favorite scenes--a Grayson in stereo moment.
G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Tuesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #889 (1969) - Sabrina - 'Alone. I MUST speak to you alone.'
From "Robservations 4/11/03 - #888-889 - The Todds, the Box, the Mysterious Stranger"Rest home - Carolyn tells Eliot, I couldn't refuse your request to visit Sabrina, given the circumstances--you have no idea why she spoke my name? No, says Eliot, I was hoping I'd find out. He introduces Carolyn to Sabrina. Carolyn smiles at the other woman, greeting her cordially. Alone! demands Sabrina, I must speak to Carolyn alone. It's most important that I hear what you want to tell Carolyn, says Stokes. Sabrina is insistent--alone! ALONE! Carolyn says I don't mind, if it's OK with you. He agrees to leave the room and goes out into the hall. Sabrina smiles crookedly at Carolyn, who sits down. Sabrina asks, are you really Carolyn? Yes, answers the blond. Ned, my brother, told me about you, says Sabrina--and you are in danger! What kind of danger? asks Carolyn. "Even though he loves you," says Sabrina, leaning forward in her wheelchair, "he will try to kill you!" Who? demands Carolyn.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0889-3.jpg)
Chris Jennings, says the other woman urgently.
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Well, we knew the word for word quotes wouldn't last in Robservations. Even though in the actual ep/quote Sabrina speaks to Carolyn directly, the Robservations makes it appear otherwise.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Wednesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #642 (1968) - Carolyn(possessed during a seance) - 'He MUST NOT come back!'
From "Robservations 9/11/2 - #641/642 - Insane Love/Who is Magda?"If there is a spirit, says Stokes, tell us who you are and why you came here. Liz felt someone turning her head, eyes staring at her, a hand. . .Stokes asks if she wants to end the seance. No, says Liz, she's gone--it was definitely a woman's hand. She tells Stokes to go on. He starts again, asking whoever is in the room to tell them what it wants, they will help it find rest. Speak to us!(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0642-3.jpg)
It's Carolyn who goes into a trance. Chris is concerned, Stokes reassures him. Carolyn says, "I heard the widows wailing. You must. . .you must. . .stop him!" Who? asks Stokes. "He must not come back!" cries Carolyn. Stokes asks if it's Jeff. "No," intones Carolyn, but she can't seem to say who.
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So many "MUST"s - can use only one quote. Though if Stokes hadn't broken up things with his questions, there could have been a quintuple "MUST" quote...
But as it is, we're back to a word for word quote...
Also, this is the second quote from this ep. The first (Prof. Stokes - 'You MUST wait for word from him. He's trying to reach you, Vicki. He's trying. You believe that.') was back on August 31st.
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today's photo is from a scene in which Carolyn was possessed by Magda at a seance.
Magda was indeed the one who spoke through Carolyn at the seance. And here's the capture for anyone who might have missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1021ds_0.jpg)
NB did a wonderful job, as she always does. But wouldn't it have been interesting if Julia had taken part in the seance rather than Carolyn and Magda had spoken through her. Though if that had been the case, the Chris angle certainly wouldn't have played the same way, which would have been a definite loss...
Which was Magda's pre-debut moment in the show--a preview of coming attractions. And fittingly perhaps, though I'm sure nobody was aware of the circular movement of events, the last time Magda's voice was heard on DS was while Julia was standing in the drawing room in 1969. One of my favorite scenes--a Grayson in stereo moment.
Yes, it's quite circular when one thinks that Magda was both the first and last 1897 character to be heard from. And I've always thought it was interesting that Julia could still hear conversations from 1897. The I Ching made some fascinating connections...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Thursday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #377 (1795) - Jeremiah - 'It MUST! Or everyone will know!'
From "#0376/0377: Robservations 02/28/02: Andre Takes Control--He Thinks"He's angry with himself, but she insists their matching brands are the result of Fate, and they should stop hiding what they feel for each other. She caresses him, and even though he shakes her and reminds her, roughly, that she loves Barnabas, they end up in a passionate clinch. She tries the rosewater on his hand, to no avail, and he tells her Naomi dreamed of this "brand for lovers." Their hands touch, they kiss again.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0377-4.jpg)
He walks away, tells her that when he's alone in his room, he doesn't feel this fever for her; then returns to her side and kisses her face.
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Yet another example of the Robservations not even referencing the quote. And while the circumstances under which the quote occurs are referenced, those circumstances aren't described in quite the same way as they take place in the ep.
What actually takes place is after Jeremiah shakes Josette and she comes back to her senses, he shows her the mark on his hand and asks how her mark disappeared. Josette explains that Angelique took it off with the rosewater she has on her vanity and so she attempts to get the mark off of Jeremiah's hand. As she does so, Jeremiah explains that Naomi had a dream about the mark and that it's a brand for lovers. Josette panics at hearing that but the mark won't come off. To that Jeremiah then delivers the quote. And you'll note that nowhere in that description of what transpires between the point that Jeremiah shakes Josette and Jeremiah delivers the quote as Josette tries to remove the mark is there anything resembling the two of them ending up in the "passionate clinch" that Robservations indicates takes place. Though at least after the whole business with trying to remove the mark and then their hands touching, they do indeed kiss again as the Robservations indicates.
But be all that as it may, this is not only the second quote from this ep, it's the second quote from this scene. The first (Jeremiah - 'Because I MUST!') was back on August 22nd. And interestingly enough there are actually several "MUST" lines in this scene. And as I mentioned back on August 22nd, one that we're still holding onto will fit in perfectly with a future sub-theme. Though while we know what that sub-theme will be, we've yet to decide when it will come up...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Friday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #155 (1967) - Laura - 'I MUST say, you're very good at making threats, aren't you?'
From "Robservations / #0154/0155: Robservations 09/07/01: Caretaker of the Crypt"Right now I'm not so concerned about you and Burke, says Liz--I'm concerned about what you're doing to David. What am I doing to David? asks Laura. Encouraging him to lie, to meet with you secretly, says Liz. Did he tell you that? asks Laura. I won't have it, says Liz--I've tried to be patient with you, but my patience has come to an end--I'm asking you to leave. But you already have, says Laura. But you haven't done anything about it, says Liz. That's only because I haven't had enough time, says Laura--I need more time! You've had plenty of time, says Liz--I want you to please go! Tonight, in the middle of this storm? Demands Laura. Tomorrow at the latest, says Liz. Is that an ultimatum? Asks Laura. Call is what you wish, says Liz--I've had enough from you--you're not welcome here anymore. And if I refuse to leave? asks Laura. It won't do you any good--you'll never get David, says Liz. How will you stop me? asks Laura. I'll take you to court, says Liz. I must say, you're very good at making threats, aren't you? asks Laura. It's more than a threat, vows Liz--I'll take action--you'll never get David. Never? asks Laura. That's right, says Liz--I'm convinced more than ever that you're not good for him. I think you should know something, says Laura, that if I decide to take David, no power on earth will stop me! What do you mean? asks Liz. You'll find out, says Laura. Will I? asks Liz. Mmm-hmm, says Laura, and I think you'll be very sorry that you tried to interfere with my plans. We'll see, vows Liz--now I want you to leave--do you hear me? Oh yes, says Laura, I hear you.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0155-4.jpg)
Good, says Liz, and leaves the cottage without a backward look. Laura goes to the fire. She throws another log on it, then sits down and stares into it..
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Considering the problems with the Robservations when it came to the previous quote, it's nice to see a quote that's word for word in this Robservations except - not to mention how the circumstances surrounding it are explained perfectly.
I love Diana Millay's performances. I've said this before but she has great chemistry with every actor she shares a scene with. She is positively perfect casting as Laura...
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Lovely shot of Nicholas today. He handled that moment very smoothly ... as was his wont.
G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Saturday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #709 (1897) - Quentin - 'You MUST be able to hear it now. You MUST!'
From "Robservations 10/29/02 - Barnabas Threatens Quentin - #708/709"All the lights go out, and there's the sound of a heartbeat. Quentin demands to know who is in the room and darts into the outer-room. "Who are you?" he cries. He dashes into the hallway and orders Dirk to get him an oil lamp. The heartbeat grows louder. Dirk enters with the lamp, asking why the lights are only out in this room. Quentin asks Dirk where the sound is coming from, but Dirk doesn't hear the heartbeat. You must hear it! insists Quentin--it sounds like a heart!(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0709-4.jpg)
Have you been drinking? Dirk asks. Quentin, terrified, tells Dirk, get me a carriage--I must go into town. It's late, the stable boys are asleep, says Dirk. Wake them up! demands Quentin. I'm overseer of the grounds, Dirk reminds him, and that isn't my job--you should wake them yourself. The heartbeat is louder, but Dirk still doesn't hear it. Quentin grabs and shakes Dirk, accusing him of being in on this, of lying. They get into a scuffle; Dirk tosses Quentin aside and orders him never to call him a liar. He leaves Quentin alone in the room with the heartbeat. "Stop it!" begs Quentin.
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Another Robservations in which "MUST" lines are indicated where they don't exist and ones that do exist aren't indicated.
... but Dirk doesn't hear the heartbeat. You must hear it! insists Quentin ...
Nope - Quentin actually says, "Of course you do."
... Quentin, terrified, tells Dirk, get me a carriage--I must go into town. ...
Nope - Quentin actually says, "I have to get out of here, go into town."
Then there's where/how the quote pops up. What actually happens in the scene is that after Dirk tells Quentin that waking the stable boys is not his job, that Quentin should go do it, and that he's the overseer and that's all and Quentin shouldn't forget it, the heartbeat sound grows louder. And it's shortly after that point that Quentin delivers the quote. After that is when Dirk still denies hearing anything and he and Quentin get into a scuffle.
Given how Roger Davis could never seem to keep his hands off of his female co-stars, I wonder if David Selby took satisfaction in manhandling Roger Davis? [hall2_grin]
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I love the way David Selby used his finger (in both the screen capture for the slideshow and the one above in Robservations) for emphasis in this scene -
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1024ds_4.jpg)
- while he delivered the quote. It's almost as if Quentin is pointing to the sound of the heartbeat. But the sound fills the room, so he can't really point to it. But nonetheless, it's an effective gesture...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Sunday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #527 (1968) - Nicholas - 'Well, I MUST go and thank her for it. Where did she find it?'
From "Robservations 6/19/02 - #527/528 - Cass and Nick Bickerson"Drawing room, Collinwood - Nicholas is very pleased with the denouement to this evening, and feels he's now free to leave, and to let Cassandra make more errors. Jeff bursts in and warns Blair to keep away from Vicki. I don't know what you're talking about, insists Nicholas. You're missing a button, says Jeff-and Vicki was carrying it.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0527-1.jpg)
Really? asks Nick coolly-I must thank her for it-I was out walking earlier, and it IS possible to lose a button, you know. Jeff gives Nicholas a warning glance-Vicki will regain her memory, he tells the warlock, and when she does, he, Peter, will do what's necessary. (Ballsy, isn't he?)
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Another Robservations with less detail than usual. But it does reference half the quote even if it skips over Nicholas asking where Vicki found the button and Jeff's explanation...
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Lovely shot of Nicholas today.
And here it is:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1025ds_0.jpg)
I would have loved to have captured him with his patented smirk, but he didn't fully smirk until after he'd delivered the entire quote. But the smirk was starting...
He handled that moment very smoothly
Indeed!
... as was his wont.
Exactly.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Monday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #313 (1967) - Caretaker - 'No. No, there is no help for you. No help is possible. You MUST rest. Rest. Rest.'
From "#0313/0314: Robservations 01/14/02: Incestors Galore"The cemetery caretaker, a real hoot of a guy, finds the mausoleum gate open and goes to investigate. When he hears David's voice calling, "Help!" from behind what is supposedly only the back wall to the tomb, his eyes widen as he responds,(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0313-2.jpg)
"No, there is no help for you, you must rest!" to what he assumes are ghosts. He runs off, leaving poor, lonely David losing hope. He falls asleep again against the stone steps.)
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Considering this Robservations was also done during the period when they really lacked detail, it's almost amazing that so much of the quote is included.
This was one of the first DS eps I ever saw. To this day I distinctly remember my 11-year-old self relaxing on the couch and watching David trapped in the mausoleum. But what I distinctly remember from watching my very first ep is Barnabas and Willie panicking in the drawing room of the Old House, and because I know I started watching the same week that school started again in September, that means the first ep I ever saw was Ep #312, the one before this one. Of course, I don't remember the details of what they were panicking about (that David might know too much about Barnabas or that Joe and the sheriff wanted to search the house because all of that meant little to me at the time) but I've never forgotten how much Willie was going off the deep end, as he often did.
Now, the funny thing is one might think what would have really stuck in my mind from Ep #312 was how Barnabas, in full fang mode, had almost attacked Vicki out on Collinwood's terrace. But I had no memory of that until I saw it again in '70s syndication. Apparently even when it came to my very first ep it was the character elements that made the strongest impression on me and not the horror bits, despite how exciting those always were. Though that being said, I strongly suspect that Barnabas almost attacking Vicki helped to make me want to watch the show regularly...
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Great shot of Carl today. Such a good role for Johnny Karlen, and showed how versatile and nuanced an actor he was. Well, when he wasn't hysterically swinging on rubber tombstones, LOL.
MB, for some reason I thought you'd started watching DS right from episode 1 in 1966. I didn't start until June of '68 so you were still well in advance of me!
G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Tuesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #32 (1966) - Bill - 'Well, he MUST have just had a humdinger of a fight with his father.'
From "#0031/0032: Robservations 06/08/01: Son vs. Father"Police station - He's just a kid, says Bill. I realize that, says Carter, what did he say? He must have just had a humdinger of a fight with his father, explains Bill, and I heard him say, "I hope he dies."--look, all kids go through that emotional... I'm not interested in all kids, says Carter--just one--did they have these fights often? What are you getting at? demands Bill. Do you think David's the kind of boy who would REALLY hate his father?--I don't mean kid stuff, I mean hate, the real thing. I don't think he likes him, says Bill. Before the accident, says Carter, did they have any particular arguments between them? I think you'd better tell me what you're after, suggests Bill. Carter again asks if there was an argument--could be important. Roger said something about sending him away, says Bill, to boarding school, I guess, and David was pretty upset about that. How upset was pretty upset? asks Carter. Jonas, says Bill, you're out of your mind! I sincerely hope so, says Carter. David's unpredictable, sure, says Malloy, a little wild, maybe, but he would never...I can't even say it. I haven't said it yet, says Carter, but I'm thinking it.
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Another Robservations that's pretty much word for word when it comes to the quote...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Wednesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #771 (1897) - Carl - 'Oh, she MUST have ate it. I gave you the wrong one. Well, you know how women eat when they're nervous.'
From "Robservations 1/16/03 - #770-771 - Pansy, Carl's Tart; Dirk Causes Trouble" We must find and get control of him, says Barn--come, he orders. He closes the secret door, and assures Beth, Dirk will not harm either you or me when you are with me. Beth starts to ask questions, but Carl enters the house, all excited. He's frazzled, flustered, unsure if it's a good evening or not. What a time I've had, he blathers--do this for me, Barnabas, it's the only way out, you can't imagine what a time I've had, sitting on that train, not sure of what I'd do or say, and then I thought of my cousin, and it made all the difference. Barnabas asks, what are you talking about? Carl searches through his valise for "a gift I got for you, fresh from Atlantic City, NJ--salt water taffy!" Carl goes on about how a taste of it is like feeling fresh air blowing from the sea. Barnabas thanks him. Beth reminds Barn, there's something we must do. Carl has other concerns, however--first, open the box, and then I will tell you what happened to me. That's got to wait, says Barn--Dirk has disappeared mysteriously. Then Judith will just have to find someone else, babbles Carl (ah the mind of a child)!--open the box. Barnabas does--it's empty! Oh, she must have ate it, says Carl, you know how women eat when they're nervous, I gave you the wrong one. He takes back the empty box and searches for another in his valise. Barnabas, anxious to search for Dirk, suggests Carl return to Collinwood. I'm too nervous, insists Carol--I must have your assurance that SHE can stay here. (Carl looks like Sherlock Homes in his cloak.) Carl decides there's no reason Beth can't know, she will anyway, everyone will--I thought this would never happen to me, I thought I'd go through life being one of the unmarried Collins brothers. "You've gotten married?" guesses Barnabas. Oh, no, says Carl, I wouldn't do anything like that behind my family's back, as if I'm ashamed--you don't know Carl Collins, or for that matter, Pansy Faye.
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The Robservations transposes part of the quote, but at least it's all there.
This has to be one of the funniest scenes on DS - and it just gets funnier the longer it plays. It was definitely a gift from Sam Hall to all involved and they all play their respective parts wonderfully.
And a bit of trivia about this ep: When this ep was shown in '80s syndication, it was shown a year out of sequence. Believe it or not, it showed up between Eps #511 & 512. One minute it's 1968 and Trask's ghost has Barnabas prisoner in the alcove in the basement in the Old House, the next it's 1897 and Barnabas and Beth are fretting over Dirk and Carl is announcing his engagement to Pansy, then it's back to 1968 and Trask continues his revenge against Barnabas. And what was amazingly frustrating is that WorldVision was told the ep was out of sequence but they never corrected its placement. Thankfully things were corrected for the Sci-Fi showings. (But then WorldVision managed to screw up the sequence of some other eps when they were shown on SciFi. Though at least those were only a few eps from the same storyline (Leviathans) that were misarranged.)
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Great shot of Carl today.
Yes, I love how he looks into the box as if -
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- he can't believe it could be empty.
(And BTW, yesterday I forgot to mention that my English Minor mind wondered if it was ever considered correct English to say "must have ate it" rather than "must have eaten it"? At times forms of verbs change or evolve, but I looked through several dictionaries and none said that "ate" was an arcane form of the past participle of eat. It would seem that it's not been anything but "eaten." Then I discovered all sorts of grammatical Web sites that said "ate" is never to be combined with "have" or "has" - always use "eaten." So that brings up the questions: Did the writers write the line that way for some reason because they thought Carl would say it that way, or did John Karlen simply make an honest mistake when he delivered it? Though I suppose that in the long run only people who majored or minored in English would care. [hall2_wink])
Such a good role for Johnny Karlen, and showed how versatile and nuanced an actor he was.
So true - it was definitely a departure for him. And I don't know if he ever played another role similar to it. Nothing I'd ever seen him in comes to mind. But Carl was a complete hoot, especially during the Zombie Quentin period!
Well, when he wasn't hysterically swinging on rubber tombstones, LOL.
Also so true. [hall2_grin]
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MB, for some reason I thought you'd started watching DS right from episode 1 in 1966.
Nope - I didn't start watching until September of 1967. On the Monday before school restarted I ran into a classmate (we were both out somewhere celebrating Labor Day with our families) and knowing that I enjoyed all things horror, he asked me if I was watching the afternoon show with the vampire. When I said that I'd never heard of it, he explained a bit about the show and said that he'd gotten hooked over summer vacation. It definitely sounded like something I might enjoy, so I tuned in the next day, which as I explained was Ep #312, and the rest is history. [hall2_wink]
I didn't see the earlier Barnabas eps until they ran in syndication in the mid-'70s. And I didn't see the pre-Barn eps until their second run on Sci-Fi in 1995...
The funny thing is that if I'd ever seen that promo that I love, the one with Vicki running across the lawn and which was finally released on the Master of Dark Shadows DVD/Blu-ray, chances are I might have actually tuned in on my own because I love the Gothic genre in general. And the fact that DS started in June might have meant that I would have had most of that summer vacation to get into the show. But I never saw that promo back then or any other that I'm aware of having seen. (I actually didn't see that promo until 1968 when I caught it 2 or 3 times when the local ABC affiliate ran it during their own local programming. But by then I was already hooked on DS.)
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[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #573 (1968) - Angelique - 'You can't resist the call-- you MUST come to me!'
From "Robservations 7/23/02 - Joe & Maggie Finale? - #572/573"Joe and Maggie sit together on the sofa. She asks him how he feels. He's OK, he says, and she offers coffee. She leaves to make it and that's when Ang summons Joe. Come to me, she wheedles. He begs her to leave him alone, but she says he can't resist her call. Maggie hears Joe calling, "NO!", but Ang tells him he can only hear her voice. It's started, says Joe, and he asks Maggie to hold onto him. All you can hear is my voice, Joe, says Angelique, all you can see if my face--come to me now! He begs Maggie not to let go of him and she promises she won't. Ang demands he come to her--you want me! Joe vows to fight and pleads with Maggie to stay. Joe calls out "NO!" and feels confident it will work if he concentrates on Maggie and his love for her.
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At least the first half of the quote is referenced in the Robservations. And another in which the "MUST" line isn't indicated - I came upon it completely by accident while looking for something else that turned out not to be there. But there's been a lot of finding quotes by accident lately...
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One thing that can't pass without saying is just how effective it often was when the show used a double exposure for the sequences where a vampire was summoning a victim:
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The audience got to see the call from both sides and how each reacted to how the summonsing went down, which is this case was Angelique desperately insistent but Joe just as desperately insistent that he was going to fight it.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Friday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #307 (1967) - Joe - 'I guess Sam's right, though. It MUST be difficult for her to understand that.'
From "#0307/0308: Robservations 01/09/02: Vicki Puts Her Foot Down"Joe finds Vicki waiting alone at a table for Burke, and joins her.
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Yup, that's all that the Robservations says when it comes to the part of the scene that relates to the quote. So, probably needless to say, the quote is another one that I came across by accident while looking for something that turned out not to be there.
Now, what actually happens at the beginning of the scene is first we see that a couple at the Blue Whale has selected Theme From A Man and a Woman from the jukebox. As they walk back to their table we then see Vicki drinking by herself at a table. (I'm almost surprised Bob Rooney even served her without a male companion. After all, this was still the mid-'60's in a small village, not the swinging '60s in a big city. People could have gotten the wrong idea about a women at a table drinking alone. But then I suppose few would ever confuse the virginal Miss Winters as a woman of ill repute. [ghost_nowink] Nope. But anyway...) Joe comes in, and seeing Vicki he goes over to her table. Joe asks Vicki if she's alone, but she explains it's just for the moment as Burke should be there any moment. (A likely story - but thank heavens that was explained because, well, otherwise... [wink2]) Joe asks if she minds if he joins her and she tells him to please do so. Joe then notices Vicki's demeanor and comments that she looks about as cheerful as he feels and then asks if they should have a drink and spill their troubles to each other. Vicki thanks him but says she'll stay with the drink she has. After Joe orders beer, Vicki asks why Joe is so depressed. He denies being depressed, just angry because Maggie is unhappy about the way he and Sam have been treating her - she refuses to understand that they're just trying to protect her. And after that is when Joe delivers the quote.
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[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #884 (1897) - Lady Kitty - 'Why did I change my dress? I MUSTN'T! I know I MUSTN'T!'
From "Robservations 4/9/03 - #884-885 - Farewell, 1897; 1796 Redux"Kitty thinks to herself, I must hurry and get ready, he's on his way. She's put on the white gown she found. "What am I doing?" she asks herself, feeling the material--why did I change my dress, I know I mustn't! She begins to drift into Josette's portrait, her body growing ethereal, ghostly. She's startled at what's happening. Barnabas enters the room just in time to see his fiancee meld into the portrait Kitty! he cries, reaching for her hand, and she reaches out for his....
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Well, almost all of the quote appears in the Robservations...
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[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #2 (1966) - Roger - 'If Elizabeth says so, then it MUST be true.'
From "#0001/0002: Robservations 05/17/01:Vicki Comes to Collinwood"Roger Collins approaches from behind. "Not planning to jump, are you?? he asks, smiling(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0002-5.jpg)
--"You wouldn't be the first, you know. She identifies him as Roger Collins, and he admits it--he's brother of Elizabeth, father of David and terribly sorry if I startled you. She tells him she's getting used to surprises. We're quite a strange crew, he says, but I think you'll find most of us rather nice--it's quite different from New York, isn't it?--they both look out over the ocean--I hope you won't be too lonely here. If I am, she says, I'll blame it on you--Mrs. Stoddard said you're the one who arranged for me to come here. Roger looks at her. You don't say, he says. It's true, isn't it? she asks. If Elizabeth says so, he smirks, then it must be true--do you know that on a cloudless day, you can see 20 miles out to sea? Vicki looks where he's pointing. As a boy I used to bring a picnic lunch out here and dream for hours. Maybe I can do the same with your son, suggests Vicki. With David? asks Roger doubtfully. Doesn't he like picnics? asks Vicki. I'm not exactly certain what he does like, says Roger, but if you intend to follow that plan, stay away from the edge. Vicki chuckles--really, Mr. Collins, she says.
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We're back to the full quote being in the Robservations. And we've also hit a new milestone because Ep #2 is the first to have three quotes taken from it. The first (Liz: 'You MUST have asked the wrong person.') was on April 2nd. And the second (Vicki - 'Forty rooms! You MUST need an awful lot of people to help you take care of it.') was on September 20th.
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I love the way Roger gives Vicki the side eye -
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- to Vicki as he delivers the quote...
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[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #157 (1967) - Frank - 'Well then you MUST have fairly complete burial records of this whole area.'
From "#0156/0157: Robservations 09/10/01: Liz in Serious Trouble"Would you--I know you're very busy, says Vicki, but would you please do us a favor--these books, they're the records of all the people buried in this cemetery. This cemetery and the one seven miles to the north, he says, the one they dug up when the town got too big to hold the living and the dead--the living, they stayed, the dead they gave to me--their names are here. Then you must have fairly complete burial records of this whole area, says Frank. They're all here, says the caretaker, the dead who were once the living.
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Another word for word quote in the Robservations...
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Unlike the last time that Frank Garner appeared in the slideshow (back on July 2nd) -
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- and he was barely seen in the capture, at least this time around he's featured -
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- prominently.
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[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #336 (1967) - Dr. Woodard - 'It MUST have been a very extraordinary reason that brought her back after all these years. I think once we've uncovered that reason, Julia, we'll... we'll finally have arrived at the truth in this twisted situation.'
From "#0335/0336: Robservations 01/30/02: Woodard on the Scent"When Vicki tells her Woodard is in the study looking at Collins family books, Julia becomes concerned and hastens to the study. Woodard is there, poring excitedly over the many volumes. The original Barnabas had a sister named Sarah, he points out, and he, Dave, met Sarah himself at the mausoleum! Ridiculous, she says, looking very fearful at this turn of events, and she suggests he's tired and overwrought. Dr. Fisher thinks David is hallucinating. Woodard reminds her Sam saw Sarah, too, and Julia retorts Sam probably saw Sarah instead of pink elephants, being the drunkard he is. Well, he knows he saw Sarah and he intents to find out why she came back and get to the truth of this situation--he won't rest until he knows.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0336-4.jpg)
Julia's lip curls with dismay.
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Well, in this Robservations the quote is merely paraphrased with detail left out.
What actually happens in the section leading up to the quote and afterward is that after Julia makes her rather condescending remarks about Sam's reliability (though we know she would say anything and impugn anyone to protect Barnabas), Dr. Woodard says that he doesn't care if Julia discredits every bit of evidence he mentions. To that Julia claims she's not trying to discredit him and attempts to appear sympathetic by saying she's worried about him - he needs rest. Though while Dr. Woodard appreciates her concern, it's not necessary - he insists he's not tired, upset or conjuring up ghosts. Dr. Woodard then insists that he saw Sarah as clearly as he sees Julia. He talked to Sarah and she talked to him. Now that he knows she exists, he's going to find out why. Julia questions that and it's then that Dr. Woodard delivers the quote. Julia then remarks that Dr. Woodard appears to really believe that, and after he confirms he does, she asks what he's going to do about it. He doesn't know exactly - but he does know he's not going to rest until he finds out why Sarah Collins has come back to earth. Julia is far from happy to hear that and her lips curl in dismay.
I love how Dr. Woodard refers to the situation as "twisted."
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I love the look on Julia's face in the screen capture I chose for the quote. -
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- She's fighting so hard to hide her panic at what Dr. Woodard is saying, but some of it certainly slips through...
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[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #368_369 (1795) - Barnabas - 'But I MUST go immediately. Come in. You MUST be wet.'
From "#0367/0368_0369: Robservations 02/22/02: Introducing Angelique"There's a knock at the door, and since servants seem hard to come by (Curtis didn't want to pay extras at this point), Barnabas opens the door. It's Angelique, the duPres' gorgeous blonde, blue-eyed servant, bringing word that the Countess' carriage is stuck in the mud. She seems REALLY happy to see Barnabas and even though he says, "You must be wet" (I ain't touching that one with a ten-foot pole, folks!) insists on accompanying him back to the carriage, gazing at him with proprietary interest.
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Obviously the Robservations ignores about two thirds of the quote (not to mention most of what is one of my favorite exchanges of dialogue -
Barnabas - 'Why are you walking?'
Angelique - 'Oh, your roads, Monsieur. Pig stys the Countess calls them. The carriage is in the mud, stuck.'
- from the scene - a shocking omission, IMO, especially because it perfectly sets up the Countess) - but what's also obvious is that Robin was most focused on the reference to Angelique being wet...
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I forgot to mention this the other day - and I think that somewhere along the way we may have mentioned this before - but it's a bit odd that on DVD Collection 4, disc 1 the 1795 teaser promo (that on Friday we'll begin a strange and terrifying journey to the past to learn about the secret of the chained coffin) is sandwiched between Eps #336 and #337 when those eps originally ran in October of 1967 and the Friday ep in question, Ep #365, didn't originally air until November 17th. It's not like that promo ran in October - it ran the week of November 13-17. One might think it would have appeared on that same collection's disc 4 because that's the disc that includes Eps #361 through #365. But no. Though I'm sure there had to be some reason they included it so early. And, of course, it's much better to have it early than not at all. Though the promo is also an extra elsewhere on the DVDs, but at this point I've forgotten which one and I'm too lazy to track it down...
Something else that's interesting with regard to Ep #336 is that Alexandra Moltke does the voiceover for the DCP copyright at the end of the credits. I wonder if that was because Ep #336 was taped during the NABET strike and the announcer who normally did it refused to cross the picket lines (like actors like Robert Gerringer and Daniel Keyes refused to do and DC replaced them). Many eps taped during the NABET strike have no copyright voiceover, but Ep #338 also has Alexandra doing it. However, she appears in both Ep #336 and #338 and we all know how DC would have balked at paying her for copyright voiceovers in eps she wasn't in because that's why the show switched from having her do all the opening voiceovers and to having an actor actually in the eps doing them, so that's the very likely reason why Alexandra only does those two eps. Though why the copyright voiceovers in the eps with none weren't done by one of the actors in those eps, just like one of them did the opening voiceovers, is anyone's guess. But so often there's no logic to DC's behavior...
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Wonderful photo of Magda today! And Magda brought good luck with today's excellent news!
cheers, GothEEEEK
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[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #576 (1968) - Liz - 'You MUST open your eyes. You are not dead! Try to open your eyes! Try to move! You MUST show them you aren't dead! You MUST!'
From "Robservations 7/25/02 - Freud, Adam, Liz and Carolyn - #576/577"Liz dreams. Angelique is laughing, the wind blowing her hair and dress. Angelique tells Liz she needs something to think about--death!--death, your own death--that will occupy you, and when you have thought about it as long as you can, you will think you ARE dead, as will others. You will be lying in a coffin and everyone will think that you are dead! Angelique's laughter goes on and on. We see candles, smoke, a beautiful coffin topped with flowers. Carolyn and Roger, dressed in funereal colors, stand by the coffin. Roger wants to know why the coffin was open, he ordered it closed. Carolyn remarks that Liz, lying in the coffin, looks beautiful. Liz speaks to herself--she isn't dead! She must open her eyes, try to open your eyes, try to move. You must show them you aren't dead-you must. Roger tells Carolyn he's closing the coffin. No, says Liz silently. Liz can neither speak nor move--they're going to bury her alive. Carolyn asks if Roger must close the coffin now, and he says yes. He closes it over Liz. Carolyn sobs, and Liz silently begs them--I'm not dead, I'm not, don't bury me! Roger leads the crying Carolyn away.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0576-4.jpg)
Cruelly, Angelique laughs. Liz tells herself she must scream, she isn't dead.
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Almost the entire quote is represented in the Robservations.
The thing I've always wondered about Liz' dream in this ep is why is Angelique in it and not Cassandra? Cassandra is the case when Liz dreams of being buried alive in Ep #655. Granted, Angelique is not in that ep. But Angelique only appears in the beginning of Ep #576, so I've never seen why Lara Parker couldn't have transformed into Cassandra after her Angelique scenes were taped - even if it was just to wear Cassandra's wig and to be shot from the neck up.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Friday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #670 (1969) - Amy - 'I MUST have been dreaming just now. I dreamt that I was with Chris and he was saying goodbye to me.'
From "Robservations 10/1/02 - #670/671 - Carolyn, Liz & the Werewolf"Amy keeps calling for her brother, asking him not to go away again. Maggie assures her he's coming over soon to see her. Amy comes to fully, and is surprised to hear she fainted. Maggie wants her to spend the rest of the day in bed, but Amy protests this decision. I won't let anything happen to you, Maggie vows--you were dreaming, she adds, about Chris and that he was saying goodbye to you. Maggie tells her that Carolyn went to call Chris. She should be back by now, says David--she had plenty of time to make the call. Perhaps he's already left, speculates Amy. Maggie goes downstairs to see what happened to Carolyn.
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Who knows why this Robservations says Maggie is the one who says Amy was dreaming that Chris was saying goodbye to her? Quite obviously, given the quote, it's Amy who says all that. Maggie does vow that she won't let anything happen to Amy - but then it's Amy who delivers the quote - and then Maggie explains that Carolyn went to call Chris.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Saturday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #763 (1897) - Magda - 'You MUST go and get a pentagram. You MUST put it around the little boy. He MUST wear it always-- always-- all the days of his life.'
From "Robservations 1/10/03 - #762-763 - A Heart-Wrenching Truth"Magda looks unhappy--you would marry him, knowing his son, if he has one, will suffer the same fate as Quentin. "You're mad!" says Beth, horrified. That's the curse, says Magda. "Then" says Beth, "you have cursed your own kin." But Jenny had no children, says Magda. "Remember the dolls, Magda?--dolls I gave her because her own children were taken from her." You're lying! Magda accuses. I'll take you to them, offers Beth--twins, a boy and a girl, who live 20 minutes away--shall we go now? I wouldn't believe it if I saw them, says Magda. You'd have to, says Beth--the little girl looks exactly like Jenny. How could anyone not know of this? asks Magda. Edward and Judith are the reason, explains Beth--I will tell you everything, but you must not tell Quentin. Magda agrees--I must know! Jenny was aware of Laura trying to steal Quentin from her, begins Beth--when Edward found out, he forced Quentin to leave--Laura left right after--Jenny was never herself from then on--Edward decided to pay her money and get rid of her--she told him something no one else knew--she was pregnant. Why didn't she come to me? laments Magda. We'll never know, says Beth--Jenny was quite mad by then, and when the children were born, Edward refused to see them, wanting no reminder of his own brother, none--it was as if his own life was based on the idea Quentin had never existed.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0763-3.jpg)
"So, there is a son?" cries Magda. "God forgive me, Jenny, forgive me! Can you hear me, my sister, forgive me?" Grief-stricken, Magda asks to be left alone. Help them now! begs Beth. Magda tells her, go to town and get a pentagram, put it around the little boy--he must wear it always, all the days of his life. "You can't end it!" realizes Beth. "Oh, a child," sobs Magda, her face collapsing with misery. "A child! I did not know. . ." She asks Beth to leave her alone, sobbing.
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This Robservations references pretty much the entire quote - and unlike yesterday's, it attributes it to the right character. Though to be fair, assigning dialogue to the wrong character would seem to happen infrequently. Although, we have come across examples where the Robservations doesn't quite make clear which character is speaking...
One thing I've often wondered is if Magda is saying that if Quentin's son had worn a pentagram all of his life (well, if he had not died as a baby) the curse would not have affected him? He would have still been under it, but he wouldn't ever transform into a werewolf. I've never heard as part of werewolf lore that if a cursed individual wore a pentagram, it could prevent a transformation. Though, of course, DS was always free to make up its own rules. But if that was what Magda was saying, imagine how easy it would have been for Chris just to wear a pentagram. However, that would have been so simple a solution and it would have completely ruined all the dramatic tension in his storyline. Plus, maybe for the pentagram to be effective the cursed individual would need to have been wearing the pentagram before the curse took effect, in which case suddenly starting to wear one wouldn't have helped Chris. Though we'll never know because obviously Chris never learned of the possibility and, thus, never tested it. And actually, I don't think anyone ever told Barnabas that wearing a pentagram might have helped Quentin's son. All Barnabas knew was that the baby was buried with the pentagram...
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Wonderful photo of Magda today!
I was very happy with it too. And here it is:
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The expression on her face only complicates what I was examining regarding Magda's quote.
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[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #969 (1970) - Sky - 'She MUST. You MUST convince her because, you see, you are responsible for what is happening to me.'
From "Robservations 6/5/03 - #968-969 - Miserable is the Bride; A Bit 'o' PT"Barnabas rises for the evening and begins to light the candles in the drawing room. Sky Rumson stands in the shadows. Mr. Collins, he says, I didn't mean to frighten you--do you know how much I hate you? Is that what you came here to tell me? asks Barnabas. I hate you for so many reasons, says Sky. Beginning with Angelique, says Barnabas. Where is she? demands Sky. I honestly don't know, says Barnabas. She told you to tell me that, guesses Sky. "Angelique asks me nothing and tells me nothing," says Barnabas, "we are not friends." "You're much closer than friends, you're enemies," says Sky, "and I know that neither of you can resist torturing each other--she's known you for a long time, she'll remember you long after she's forgotten me, I know that!--you've got to get me to her, because she's the only one who can help me." She would no more help you than she'd help me, Barnabas points out. She must, insists Sky--you must convince her, because you are responsible for what is happening to me. Nothing is happening to you, says Barn, Jeb destroyed the box, all of you are released. Not me, says Sky, I made my deal with a Mr. Strack, but that's not what I blame you for--what I blame you for is this--and he yanks away the scarf covering his throat and shows Barnabas' Megan's handiwork. Megan! cries Barnabas. Yes, says Sky.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0969-2.jpg)
Barnabas, ashamed, looks away.
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Once again almost the entire quote is referenced in the Robservations...
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[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #1012 (1970PT) - Will - 'I MUST do your bidding?'
From "#1012/1013: Robservations 07/09/03: Stranger in a Sea of Familiar Faces"Blood dripping from his throat, Will, realizing what has happened, tries to escape the secret room behind the bookcase.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1012-1.jpg)
"You're leaving, Mr. Loomis?" inquires Barnabas ironically. The author gazes at him with terror. I've got to get out of here, insists Will. I'll let you go, says Barnabas, but first we must have a brief talk. Why did you do this to me? asks Will. Why did you do what you did to me? counters Barnabas angrily--hold me in a coffin, forced me to tell my story, make me reveal, night after night, the depth of my shame? Literally spitting with fear, Will says, I wanted to tell the truth about Barnabas Collins. The Barnabas of your time is lying peacefully in his grave, says Barnabas--his name and spirit and should be left in peace. Please let me go, begs Will, and I won't tell anything about you. Go if you want to go, suggests Barnabas. Gasping for breath, Will says, I can't, and you know it--what are you going to do with me? Surely you've learned enough from your conversations with me recently to realize the position you're in, says Barn. "I must do your bidding?" asks Will. Precisely, responds Barnabas. I won't be your slave, insists Will. Would you rather be held captive in a closed coffin? demands Barnabas--it can easily be arranged. You wouldn't, moans Will. Why not? asks Barnabas--you did the same thing to me! Please, implores Will, I'll do anything you say, anything you want, I will. Very well, relents Barnabas--gather all you have written--and burn them.
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Another Robservations with a word for word version of the quote...
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That was a great scene between Barnabas and Will. Payback! Great dialogue.
Lovely to see Samantha today (with the back of Quentin's head turned at a really odd angle). Virginia Vestoff was superb--one of the most talented artists ever to work on the show. She was so believable at portraying Samantha's complicated depths and general unlikeableness that I don't think Vestoff has ever been very popular among fans. But whenever I get around to watching 1840 again, it is to her performances that I will look forward among the more memorable, and successful, elements of this troubled storyline.
G.
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That was a great scene between Barnabas and Will. Payback! Great dialogue.
Yes, indeed - fabulous dialogue. I particularly love it when Barnabas asks, "You're leaving, Mr. Loomis?"
As far as Will's close-up when he delivers the quote goes -
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1109ds_0.jpg)
- it has to be one of the closest close-ups Henry Kaplan ever had a cameraman do. But then about the only thing that might have moved in closer is maybe a shot of just John Karlen's nose. [hall2_grin]
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They did lots of those super-tight close-ups during the last year or so. Most of the time it was just the actor's eyes. I think it works well in traditional television.
Love today's snapshot of Julia and Morgan having another dramatic encounter!
G.
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They did lots of those super-tight close-ups during the last year or so. Most of the time it was just the actor's eyes. I think it works well in traditional television.
I agree - they often worked quite well. But at the same time it's a bit odd that, in the case of extreme close-ups like the screen capture I used for Will, we could practically count the actors' nose hairs! [hall2_wink]
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[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #1109 (1970) - Barnabas - 'Children, you MUST tell me. If you know where Quentin was originally buried, you MUST tell me.'
From "#1109/1110: Robservations 09/17/03: Back to the Past"Tad and Carrie burst in. It's all happening the way it did before, says Tad. That means we're lost! wails Carrie. First Gerard killed Quentin, says Tad, and soon after that, Carrie and I died. Gerard has forced history to repeat itself! realizes Barnabas--children, if you know where Quentin was originally buried alive, you must tell me--do you know if Quentin was buried in 1840 and where? If Quentin dies, says Tad, we'll die, too, this is our only chance. Then we might as well tell them, says Carrie. He was buried in an unmarked grave, reveals Tad, near the part of the cemetery that was fenced off.
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The version of the quote in the Robservations isn't quite the same as it's delivered in the ep - but it's close.
On the other hand, Carlie (Carrie in Hallie's body) doesn't say, "That means we're lost!" She says "Tad, that means we're next! We're next!"
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[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #1128 (1840) - Samantha - 'I MUST be with the man I love.'
From "#1127/1128: Robservations 09/30/03: The Chosen One"He points out that she has everything she could ever want in this house. Except love and happiness, she says. He asks how many people she knows have that? This is my chance to get it, she says, I must take it! Have you forgotten, he says, that four years ago, I also had the chance for happiness, and you denied me that opportunity. I haven't lost sight of what happened four years ago, she says, even though I didn't give you freedom to go with another woman, I was grateful for your honesty--I told you that then!--I don't think I understood what you were going through then, but I do now, believe me I do. Do you love Gerard? he asks her. Very much, she says. Does he love you? asks Quentin. Yes, she replies, please try to understand, don't hate me. I don't hate you, he assures her with a small smile, I know I haven't made your life very happy--but I thought that somehow, you'd want to go on, as I do--for Tad's sake. She rises from the bed and insists she must be with the man she loves.
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Though it doesn't use the direct quote, the Robservations perfectly references it...
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Nice to see Mr. Wells today! Poor guy... he wound up being eaten by the werewolf!!! (Recalling the story amusingly told by Conrad Bain--thankfully he was captured on video talking about this!)
Interesting that the DS Wiki says Wells was known as one of the most notorious gossips in Collinsport. I don't recall that side of the character. Sounds like something Roger would have insinuated while reaching for the brandy decanter.
G.
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Lovely to see Samantha today (with the back of Quentin's head turned at a really odd angle).
And here's the screen cap:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1111ds_0.jpg)
As for the odd angle of Quentin's head, moments prior to Samantha delivering the quote she was sitting on the bed with Quentin so he's still in the position he was when he was looking at her.
Virginia Vestoff was superb--one of the most talented artists ever to work on the show. She was so believable at portraying Samantha's complicated depths and general unlikeableness that I don't think Vestoff has ever been very popular among fans. But whenever I get around to watching 1840 again, it is to her performances that I will look forward among the more memorable, and successful, elements of this troubled storyline.
You know you're definitely preaching to the choir when it comes to me and Virginia Vestoff. I never miss an opportunity to say how much I enjoy her work on the show. It's nice for her that she left to do the film version of 1776, but it's sad for the DS fans who loved her because it could have been very interesting to see how her 1841PT Samantha might have figured into things had Virginia remained with the show...
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[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #1206 (1841PT) - Morgan - 'I MUST get to him.'
From "#1205/1206: Robservations 12/12/03: Wedding Interruptus"Morgan mumbles, "Bramwell" and tries to rise from his bed. Julia tries to stop him, ordering, stay in bed. Morgan climbs out of bed, insisting, I must get to him. Julia stands there, scared.
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Again, though it doesn't use the direct quote, the Robservations perfectly references it...
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Love today's snapshot of Julia and Morgan having another dramatic encounter!
They had quite a few of those. And here's their latest in the slideshow:
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Grayson and Keith worked very well together...
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Wonderful glimpses of 1967 Laura yesterday, and 1949 Liz today! Beautiful work.
Thanks, MB!
G.
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[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #61 (1966) - Mr. Wells - 'Well it MUST be. She asked me very clearly not to give this to anyone.'
From "#0061/0062: Robservations 06/29/01:An Unwelcome Guest" It was an envelope about this big, with Maggie's name on it, says Sam. I remember it, says Wells, she asked me to put it in here a couple of days ago. Here she is, says Wells, but when Sam reaches for it, the clerk says not so fast--he has to call Maggie first--is she home?(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0061-1.jpg)
What do you mean? asks Sam. House rules, says Wells, nobody can get anything out of that safe 'cept the person that put it in there. That's my letter, I wrote it, says Sam. Maybe you did, but you wrote it to Maggie, and that makes it hers, insists Wells--ask the mailman if you don't believe me. The devil with the mailman! says Sam, I want that letter. And you can have it, as soon as I talk to Maggie, says the clerk--is she home? Sam's brow furrows. No, he says, and I don't know where she is. I'm afraid you'll just have to wait, says Wells. Please, begs Sam, it's important! It must be, agrees Wells, kneeling to return the letter to the safe--she told me very clearly not to give this to anyone. I need that letter! cries Sam. And I need this job, counters Wells, I'd lost it if I broke the house rules--sorry. Sam stands there, licking his lips, really upset.
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And yet again, though it doesn't use the direct quote, the Robservations perfectly references it...
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Interesting that the DS Wiki says Wells was known as one of the most notorious gossips in Collinsport. I don't recall that side of the character. Sounds like something Roger would have insinuated while reaching for the brandy decanter.
While it's often said that the town thrives on gossip, I don't recall any other character ever saying that Mr. Wells specifically was a notorious gossip. Though that being said, I can see where one of them could have because he often revealed more than he should have about characters' lives to other characters. But then, so far as the show goes, his lack of discretion was all in service to the plot. Characters learned things they might not have otherwise learned without Mr. Wells telling them.
And here's his screen cap:
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Now, on the other hand, early Maggie makes Mr. Wells look like he never breathed a word about anything he knew because often all she did was gossip!!
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[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #178 (1967) - Laura - 'MUST you reduce everything to its lowest common denominator? An investigator of psychic phenomenon.'
From "#0178/0179: Robservations 09/25/01: Tales From the Crypt"What do you think of this Dr. Guthrie? she asks angrily. Not very much, he says, What do you think he is--why do you suppose he's here? she asks. He's some sort of psychologist who's trying to find the cause of Liz' illness, says Roger. And does that make any sense to you? she asks. Frankly, no, says Roger, but it's what Carolyn wants and I can't question it--Liz is her mother. He's not just a psychologist, she says, he's a parapsychologist. One of those ghost chasers? asks Roger. Must you reduce everything to its lowest commons denominator? she asks sourly--an investigator of psychic phenomena. Why didn't Carolyn tells me this? demands Roger, angry now. Because she doesn't trust you, says Laura. Who else knows about this? asks Roger. I don't know, says Laura--Vicki, Frank Garner, everyone, I suppose. Except me, says Roger, isn't that just fine!--why is he here? If you want to know the answer to that, you'd better ask Carolyn, she says. Of course, says Roger, it all fits in now--a seance--whoever heard of a real psychologist trying to commune with the spirit world?--but why?--what's he up to? I have no idea, says Laura. It's all so confusing, says Roger--he turns to Laura--but then, everything that's happened since your return is confusing. You're not going to start that business up again, are you? she asks. What business? he asks. Everyone's favorite game around here--guilt by innuendo, she says--this is New England and obviously witch hunting is still your favorite sport. Why did Vicki scream out during the seance? asks Roger. Ask Vicki, not me! says Laura. And that body in Phoenix, continues Roger, why did it disappear? She rises to her feet. Surely it is apparent by now I am here, not there, she says, so how would I know? She lights a cigarette. And Liz, says Roger, you were the last person to see her. I didn't hit her over the head, says Laura--I wanted to often enough, but I never did it. (LOL, delicious!) Why didn't you mention it immediately? he asks. It was a very confusing day, she says, there was no reason for me to assume I was the last person to see her. Are you telling me everything? he asks--there's nothing you're hiding?--you'd better tell me because I'll find out anyway(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0178-0.jpg)
--whatever it is, you'd better tell me, Laura. She turns to face him. There is nothing, she says, nothing! She walks away from him and sits by the fire, cigarette in hand. (their head to head here was marvelous--guilt by innuendo indeed!--and she is the closest thing to a witch we have until Angelique makes her entrance)
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And yes, again, though it doesn't use the direct quote, the Robservations perfectly references it. We're getting spoiled...
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Re: Mr Wells being a notorious town gossip, embellishment is all that is. Anyone can write whatever they want and upload it to the internet as fact.
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[pointing-up] Yes, it could easily just be embellishment.
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Wonderful glimpses of 1967 Laura yesterday
Yes, I also liked that screen cap - and here it is for anyone who might have missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1114ds_2.jpg)
Plus, two things I'd wanted to mention when I posted the quote/Robservations but forgot to:
I absolutely love this:
From "#0178/0179: Robservations 09/25/01: Tales From the Crypt"And Liz, says Roger, you were the last person to see her. I didn't hit her over the head, says Laura--I wanted to often enough, but I never did it. (LOL, delicious!)
Delicious indeed! The writers give Laura such great dialogue!! [hall2_grin]
And:
(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0178-0.jpg)
It's interesting that the dress Laura is wearing in the scene came up so soon after it was mentioned a little over a week ago (in reply #147 of the "Innovation's '91 DS Comic, Book 4, The Book That Never Was" topic) because it sold for $1200 at the '95 NYC Fest. I wonder if the person who bought it has ever worn it and if they still have it. I suspect the answer to both questions is yes. (Though I also suspect there might be fans who would be willing to pay even more for it because of it's Cassandra connection. Though it just occurred to me that Cassandra never wore it in 1970 (as the section from SG #74 says) - Cassandra wasn't even on the show in 1970 - she wore it in 1968. In fact, she's seen wearing it in the screen caps for this slideshow's -
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- May 29th installment.)
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[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #271 (1949) - Liz - 'MUST I?'
From "#0271/0272: Robservations 12/05/01: Digging Up Paul"He assured her that, for Carolyn's sake (the bastard), he would bury the body in a trunk in the basement, and she would have to stand guard from then on to make sure no one found out (explaining her 18 year self-imprisonment; as the keeper of the key to the crime, she had to stick around and protect it).
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Well, the streak comes to an end. But I suppose that's what happens after you say you're getting spoiled. Plus this is one of the Robservations where there is little detail.
So, as for what actually happens in the scene, after Jason comes up from the basement, he finds Liz still pretty much out of it as she leans against the wall near the entrance to the foyer. Thunder echoes around her. He informs her that he did what they planned and now no one will ever know. Liz echoes, "No one?" "No, no," he assures her. Then after taking her arm he instructs, "Come with me." "Where?" Liz asks as she resists. Jason says he has to show her where it is. "No," she protests. But Jason explains that she has to close up the room and lock it and not let anyone in there because otherwise they'll find out. Liz still protests, "No. You lock it. You do it. And then give me the key." Then it's Jason's turn to protest, "No, no, no, I have to show you where it is so that you'll know. You'll know I did my work. Now come on." And it's at that moment that Liz asks the quote. A loud clasp of thunder rumbles as Jason replies, "Yes, ma'am, ya must." Liz sighs like going down the basement is the absolute last thing she wants to do but she then begins to move off followed by Jason.
This is actually the second quote from the ep. The first (Jason - 'You MUST all try to be very calm.') was back on April 24th.
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Wonderful glimpses of ... and 1949 Liz today!
And here it is for anyone who might have missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1115ds_0.jpg)
Given how the black velvet dress that both Laura and Cassandra wore was auctioned at the '95 NYC Fest, I wonder what ever happened to what Liz wore in the 1949 flashback?
Then again, maybe it was recycled into a feather duster...
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[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #663 (1796) - Nathan - 'Barnabas MUST be destroyed before it's too late!'
From "Robservations 9/25/02 - #662/663 - Barnabas & Yet Another 18th Century Doxy"Millicent badgers Nathan about why he's in jail. You haven't been listening, he says--you haven't heard one word I've said. She assures him she has, but it makes no sense. Take my word and trust me, please, begs Nathan. I did that before, she says, and I'm sorry. Forget the past, he says, we'll make a new start. I'd like that, she says. Something must first be done about Barnabas, insists Nathan. That's the part I don't understand, says Millicent--I was so sure Barnabas was dead. Impatiently, he reminds her--you saw him taking me out of the house tonight, didn't you? Yes, she agrees. Then he can't be dead, right?, asks Nathan. No, he can't, says Millicent, but why did we all think he was? Nathan paces the cell and says "because of what he's become." I'm confused, Millicent says. I can't say why, Nathan explains, but Barnabas is trying to kill me, and you must help me--I will tell you how Barnabas can be destroyed, but you must promise to do something about it. (Isn't she one of Barnabas' victims herself by this time?--Naomi committed suicide because she caught her son feasting on his cousin's throat.) I promise to try, says Millicent. Find a wooden stake and hammer, orders Nathan, and go to the tower room during the day, where he sleeps in a coffin--you must take that stake and drive it through his heart. Millicent stares at him, horrified. She says she thinks she understands and again promises to try. Barnabas must be destroyed before it's too late, says Nathan. She complains about the chill and says she'll return to Collinwood, but come to see him tomorrow. He stares after her, shaking his head, knowing his wife is whacked out..
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We're back to the quote being perfectly referenced in the Robservations...
And this is actually the show's third trip to 1796. And interestingly enough, because I only got to see DS sporadically between September of 1968 and mid-January of 1969, I never saw the second trip and most of the third trip until I saw them in syndication in 1987. The only ep from the third trip that I saw was Ep #666 because January 13th was when the local ABC affiliates finally returned DS to 4pm. So much for 666 and 13 being bad numbers! [hall2_grin]
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Lovely to see Colin Hamilton featured today. It was like DS suddenly becoming an Agatha Christie play when Inspector Hamilton showed up. I wish he'd been brought back in another role.
G.
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because January 13th was when the local ABC affiliates finally returned DS to 4pm.
Speaking of that return, several years back I'd shared the transcripts of two promos Jonathan Frid did for the January 13th return on Boston's Channel 7, which was the ABC affiliate in 1969 (it's since become Channel 5). But I didn't share the transcript of a voiceover Channel 7 played from time to time to herald the return on the 13th. I'd meant to share it in yesterday's post but I forgot (mostly because I was trying to get the post done as soon as possible because I needed to go out to do some errands). But here it is:
Played over a photo of Barnabas:
"At 4 pm on Channel 7 drop in on Barnabas Collins, TV's hottest cadaver, and the other weird members of the Collins clan. Mystery and suspense dominate television's spookiest series, Dark Shadows...
"So get the beat of Channel 7's early evening entertainment starting January 13..."
As you may recall, Frid's promos were a lot more interesting, though neither of them mention January 13th because they didn't start running until the 13th.
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[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #530 (1968) - Cassandra - 'For a moment when I first saw him, I felt a stirring in me. The love I felt for him once was beginning to return. I MUST guard against that feeling. I MUST feel nothing but hatred toward Barnabas Collins. I MUST concentrate on nothing but vengeance.'
From "Robservations 6/20/02 - 529/530 - A Ghost Carries Out His Orders"In the woods, Barnabas meets Cassangelique. In an icy voice, he asks why and how she came back.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0530-3.jpg)
This is my home, of course, she says, feigning ignorance. Angelique, he says, I had hoped you had decided to leave me alone. She replies that, as always, she doesn't know what he is talking about-and he's insane! Barnabas goes on to tell her that he doesn't care what she does to him, but Vicki has never harmed you--she should be left alone. Cassangelique suggests that they should avoid each other since he can't seem to get along with her. He tells her that would be a good idea, then exits. After he leaves, Cassangelique tells herself that a spark of her old feelings for Barnabas may be stirring, but she must fight them and concentrate on vengeance.
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Another triple "MUST" quote. And the Robsevations references the quote pretty well - though, obviously, not in as much detail...
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[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #722 (1897) - Rachel - 'I know how close you were to him, but you MUST be brave now and help Nora. It won't be as bad if you stay together.'
From "Robservations 11/12/02 - #722-723 - Quentin on the Rise"Rachel's eyes in closeup. She's in her room, sitting on her bed. Jamison, holding a locomotive in his arms, comes in and asks if she's seen his other trains. She sits him down, bad news evident in her face. Jamison first asks if it's Nora, then his father, then Quentin--something's happened to Quentin--he's been hurt. Much worse, says Rachel. Jamison stands. "He's dead." I know how close you were, says Rachel, but you must be brave--help Nora, stay together. He walks away from her. She asks where he's going, but he doesn't respond.
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Again the Robservations references the quote pretty well...
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[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #932 (1970) - Mr. Best - 'You MUSTN'T try to understand all I say. My mind is much more complex than yours, or anyone's for that matter. I pride myself on that.'
From "Robservations 5/9/03 - #932-933 - Mr. Best Has a Busy Day"Best checks his watch and tells Amanda, I'm truly sorry--but you've asked me to break the rules too often, I'm afraid--come. Not yet, she pleads, not yet. It won't be unpleasant, he assures her. I'll never see him again, she wails. Perhaps you will, he comforts her. She looks at him--you're only saying that so I will come with him, she accuses. Don't try to understand everything I say, he says, my mind is much more complex than yours, or anyone's--I pride myself on that. Just one moment with him, please, she cries, one moment.
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The Robservations references the quote pretty well but it uses "Don't" instead of "MUSTN'T"! SHAMEFUL!! DISGRACEFUL!! INEXCUSABLE!! [nono]
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[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #1056 (1970PT) - Inspector Hamilton - 'Mr. Collins, I'm a simple police inspector. I MUST of necessity deal with things that are real. Things that are unreal I leave to the writers of fiction. As far as I'm concerned, the only reality in this case is the increasingly apparent guilt of Quentin Collins.'
From "#1056/1057: Robservations 08/08/03: More Death; A Near-Miss Rescue"Barnabas leads Hamilton down into the basement, but Roxanne is gone. Barnabas looks around for her, to no avail. Well, says Hamilton, where is this strange young woman you were telling me about? He must have taken her away from here, laments Barnabas. If she ever existed, sniffs Hamilton. But she DID exist, insists Barn, why should I lie to you about this?--look around you--why do you think this equipment is here?--Julia got it so she could revive that girl. I'm a simple police inspector, says Hamilton, and must of necessity deal with things that are real--things that are unreal, I leave to the writers of fiction--as far as I'm concerned, the reality of this case is the increasing guilt of Quentin Collins. He leaves the basement; Barnabas follows.
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The Robservations references the quote almost word for word...
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Lovely to see Colin Hamilton featured today. It was like DS suddenly becoming an Agatha Christie play when Inspector Hamilton showed up.
Yes!
And here's his screen capture:
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I wish he'd been brought back in another role.
Alas, not in a big role, but he did come back as a doctor in 1841PT. Why don't you remember that? Well, it's because it was in Ep #1219, the only lost ep. Though at least the audio of the ep is part of the recreated version on DVD...
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Gosh, MB, I did play the restored version of episode 1219 once, but had completely forgotten that Colin appeared in it. Thanks!
Love today's shot. That might be my favorite of all the seances--Frid talks French, supported by Grayson and Thayer. I might have to get that episode out again over the holiday...
Best, G.
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[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #1134_1135 (1840) - Angerie - 'Valerie, Barnabas. You MUST remember to call me Valerie. I don't want an embarrassing scene from the rest of the family.'
From "#1133/1134_1135: Robservations 10/21/03: Valerie Threatens Roxanne"You can't do this to Roxanne, insists Barnabas--she has done nothing to you. I said she would die from YOUR attack! says Valerie, not from anything I will do. Angelique, please! he begs. Valerie, Barnabas, she corrects--you must remember to call me Valerie--I don't want the embarrassment of being seen by the rest of the family. She closes the double doors--what is your decision? Listen to reason, pleads Barnabas. I want what I know I want, she says. Let me at least see her and talk to her, says Barn. I've known you a long time, she reminds him, you double crossed me more than once, betrayed me. I guarantee that I will not betray you this time, he says. Perhaps not, she agrees, picking up and looking at a feather pen, at any rate, to avoid unpleasantness, I think you should write your dear Roxanne a letter--don't go and see her--she throws the pen on the desk.
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Unfortunately, the quote was misheard when the Robservations was being written...
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[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #255 (1967) - Barnabas - 'And you MUST be Josette in every detail.'
From "#0255/0256: Robservations 11/21/01: Sarah and Maggie"When Willie brings Maggie upstairs, Barnabas orders Willie to leave them alone. She's thrilled to be out of the cell and begs the vampire to let her stay. He's annoyed--Josette was above petty begging, and she must be like Josette in every detail, and sincere. They admire the fresh flowers. She wants to see even a blade of grass so much, to be free and accept her destiny! At Barnabas' request, she opens the music box, and although you sense she despises that tune, listens to it as if it's angels themselves singing to her. Listen to it, he says, be happy, be mine, look in my eyes, be my bride. . .(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0255-2.jpg)
Maggie seems eager to be what he wants, but once he kisses her hand, she draws it away from his icy lips. This angers him. When will she forsake that common creature, Maggie Evans? Hearing her true self thus insulted, Maggie slams the music box closed and says, through gritted teeth, "NEVER!" She's Maggie Evans, that's all there is to it, so he might as well just kill her. Barnabas is just about to give her what she wants when Willie bursts in
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While not a direct quote, the Robservations references the quote well...
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I think I missed the shot of Barnabas and Maggie from the creepy 1967 Maggette storyline. Whenever I see shots from that one, I find myself wondering just who did Maggie's hair up like that. One of those mysteries to which we'll never know the answer... perhaps Barnabas bribed the unknown stylist who came to Collnwood each week to work on Mrs. Stoddard's hair to come to the Old House and do a "classic French lady of quality" job on Maggie's do. It would make a good fanfic tale.
Wonderful photo of Laura today!
cheers, G.
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I forgot to mention Monday (back in Reply #495) that even though it's the scene that ends Ep #1133 (though restaged in Ep #1134_1135 as the (teaser) scene previous to the one that contains Saturday's quote), I have to mention how thrilling it was to see it on The Best of Barnabas compilation tape back when it came out in 1990. A classic Angelique/Barnabas confrontation scene that Lara Parker and Jonathan Frid play to perfection. And it was made even more thrilling to see by the fact that at that point it hadn't been seen in 20 years since it originally aired because the final year of DS hadn't been released into syndication. In fact, in 1990 we had no idea if we would ever see the final year of DS eps...
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I think I missed the shot of Barnabas and Maggie from the creepy 1967 Maggette storyline.
Here it is:
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Whenever I see shots from that one, I find myself wondering just who did Maggie's hair up like that. One of those mysteries to which we'll never know the answer... perhaps Barnabas bribed the unknown stylist who came to Collnwood each week to work on Mrs. Stoddard's hair to come to the Old House and do a "classic French lady of quality" job on Maggie's do. It would make a good fanfic tale.
I've often suspected that perhaps Willie, though rough around the edges when he first arrived in Collinsport, had worked in a hair salon that Jason once ran as a scam to exploit rich matrons. [hall2_wink] Little did Barnabas know how much Willie's talents would come in handy! [hall2_grin]
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MB, that's a riot! I wish we could have had at least one episode of Willie as the hairdresser. They could have intercut footage of Mrs. Stoddard running the vacuum cleaner at Collnwood while in full evening dress drag.
Needless to say, I adore today's shot of Colin Hamilton with Thayer David! As you know, I'm quite a fan of Tim Stokes, mad scientist.
cheers, G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Monday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #600 (1968) - Prof. Stokes - 'No, you MUST tell us who lives in that house.'
From "Robservations 8/12/02 #600/601 - A Chilling Summons"Stokes puts out candles as Julia and Barnabas watch. A table and three chairs has been set up. Stokes holds Julia's chair while she sits down. They touch fingertips and Stokes tells them to concentrate. He calls to Philippe Cordier, asking for a sign, calling to him to "Make your presence known!" We need your help as you need ours. The candle on the table blows out. Barnabas goes into a trance, which concerns Julia. Stokes tells her to leave him alone. Barnabas begins to speak in French; Stokes asks for English. I am Philippe Cordier, says the ghost, speaking through Barnabas. Stokes asks about Danielle Roget. "Danielle, mon amour," moans the spirit. Stokes asks if he was in love with her and he says, in French--accented English, "I AM in love with her, she is mine and has been taken away." Another man has taken her, I don't know his name, but he stole her spirit away. I am very lonely without her, and have come back to find her. Stokes asks if her spirit was in this room tonight, and Philippe says oui, but it's not here now. Where has it gone? asks Stokes. To another house, a house by the sea, replies Cordier. "Nicholas Blair's house!" bursts out Julia. "Danielle, I am coming for you, we will be together again," cries Philippe. Stokes begs him to reveal who lives in that house. "Wait for me, I will come for you. And when I find you, I will do what I have to do. Danielle, I will revenge your honor--I will kill the man who says he loves you."(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0600-3.jpg)
"Adam!" cries Julia. "He will die this night for what he has done for us--attendez! Attendez, mon amour, je viens, je viens! Danielle, c'est moi, Philippe. Je viens, mon amour!" Barnabas collapses on the table. Stokes says the spirit is gone, there is no chance to learn more--Julia should have kept silent, they were making remarkable progress. Julia is only interested in helping Barnabas sit up, making sure he's all right, checking his pulse. Julia heard all she needed to, she says, patting Barnabas awake.
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Again, while not a direct quote, the Robservations references the quote well...
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Love today's shot. That might be my favorite of all the seances--Frid talks French, supported by Grayson and Thayer. I might have to get that episode out again over the holiday...
And here's the screen capture:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1123ds_0.jpg)
Sadly, Julia wasn't completely in the shot when Stokes delivered the quote...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Tuesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #736 (1897) - Laura - 'O hear me, Master, bearer of warmth and fire, giver of light and destroyer, hear me. Grant me through your flame the energy and the sustenance that I MUST have.'
From "Robservations 11/21/02 - #736-737 - How Will Dirk "Warm" Laura?"At the gazebo, Laura drops her snake bracelet on the ground when she goes to a pedestal with a weather vane contraption on it. She opens it and takes out her urn. When Nora calls to her, she hastily shoves it behind her back. Why didn't you come and say good night to me? asks the little girl. I was going to, Laura assures her--I came out here alone to look for something I hid here a long time ago. Is that what you have behind your back? asks Nora eagerly--"Can I see it?" Yes, says Laura, but it will mean nothing to you. She shows Nora the urn. The little girl is disappointed--oh, it's just an urn. Yes, agrees Laura. Why did you hide it? asks Nora. It's a secret, says Laura. I like secrets, says Nora. Go home to bed, says Laura--I'll come and tell you a wonderful story about the urn. Nora wants her mother to come back to the house with her.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0736-3.jpg)
I want to stay here a while, says Laura--I can't explain why, but it's necessary and I will see you later. Nora promises to wait for her. After the child leaves, Laura lifts up the urn and calls to her master--hear me, bearer of warmth and fire, giver of life and destroyer, and grant through your flame the energy and sustenance I must have.
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And once again, while not a direct quote, the Robservations references the quote well...
One thing I do wonder about the quote and figure someone here must know the answer: When it comes to "bearer of warmth and fire, giver of light and destroyer," should that actually capitalized as "Bearer of Warmth and Fire, Giver of Light and Destroyer"? I know that if those are titles, then they should be capitalized - but if they're simply descriptors, they wouldn't be capitalized...
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Wonderful photo of Laura today!
And here it is for those who may have missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1124ds_0.jpg)
Love the look in her eyes...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Wednesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #1057 (1970PT) - Timothy Stokes - 'I want to cooperate, Inspector, but I MUST refuse to participate in such obvious idiocies.'
From "#1056/1057: Robservations 08/08/03: More Death; A Near-Miss Rescue"Hamilton arrives; Stokes invites him in--I've been expecting you. Hamilton apologizes for bothering him this time of night. I understand you're going to accuse me killing Claude North, says Stokes. I merely want to ask a few questions, says Hamilton. I think you'd do better protecting people against the insane accusations of a madman like Barnabas Collins, here, says Stokes, and drinks some more. Perhaps, says Hamilton, that's why I'm here--Mr. Collins, I have your story, now I want to speak to Mr. Stokes alone, if you don't mind. Of course, agrees Barnabas--if we can find the girl, she'll be able to give us the answers we need. And with a disdainful glance at Stokes, Barnabas departs through the hanging bead door. Are you aware, Mr. Stokes, of what Barnabas told me was your role in the incidents happening at Collinwood? Maniacal ravings, says Stokes, surely you don't take them seriously? Whether I do or not is beside the point, says Hamilton--I'm merely investigating a series of deaths. Did Barnabas tell you about the "life force" of the girl I kept in my storeroom back there? He mentioned it, says Hamilton. Stokes takes him into the room, which is now choked with furniture. Is this the room he told you about? queries Stokes, where I supposedly conducted all manner of mad experiments, transferring the life force of that girl into my daughter? I suppose this is the room, says Hamilton. I want to cooperate, says Stokes, but I must refuse to participate in such obvious idiocies. I have to admit, says Hamilton, your daughter died in a very strange manner. She had a heart condition, says Stokes, we were always afraid something like this might happen. If that's the case, says Hamilton, it will show up in the autopsy. AUTOPSY? repeats Stokes, now very upset.
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And yet again, while not a direct quote, the Robservations references the quote well. Once again we're getting spoiled. How long will it last this time?
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I wish we could have had at least one episode of Willie as the hairdresser.
If only! [hall2_wink]
They could have intercut footage of Mrs. Stoddard running the vacuum cleaner at Collnwood while in full evening dress drag.
That would have been a hoot and a half to see!! [hall2_grin]
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Needless to say, I adore today's shot of Colin Hamilton with Thayer David! As you know, I'm quite a fan of Tim Stokes, mad scientist.
I suspect most Thayer David fans are also fans of Tim Stokes. Thayer was excellent when it came to all his characters. But one thing that sets Tim Stokes apart is that he was just so seedy (perhaps even the seediest DS ever had) - and that was due in no small part to the way Thayer portrayed him (and I'm not quite sure what exactly it was about them, but the mustache and the pinky ring definitely helped [hall2_wink]).
And here's the screen capture for anyone who might have missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1125ds_2.jpg)
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Thursday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #212 (1967) - Liz - 'Now you MUST promise to come whenever you like. You're not a stranger, you know-- you're a member of the family.'
From "#0212/0213: Robservations 10/19/01: Barnabas Uses His Charms"Drawing room - You must promise to come whenever you like, Liz tells Barnabas, you're not a stranger, you know, you're a member of the family. Vicki enters, sees the stranger and apologizes--she didn't know Liz was busy.
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And still while not a direct quote, the Robservations references the quote nearly word for word. We're really getting spoiled. But no doubt it won't last...
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Love today's shot of Evan. So slinky and malefic. I bet that was a Violet Welles script. She actually seems to have bothered to do occult research, unlike the other writers.
G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Friday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #650 (1968) - Vicki - 'Please, Jeff, the watch MUST tick. I MUST know that you're close to me.'
From "Robservations 9/17/02 - #649/650 - A Tumble Downstairs; A Rejected Proposal"Vicki is sitting at her vanity, holding Jeff's watch, begging for it to tick. Please, let me know you're here, she begs--give me a sign. Vicki vows to close her eyes--when I open them, the watch will tick and Jeff will be with me. It has to happen, she sobs, leaning against her arm and crying. She gazes at the watch and, overjoyed, sees it has begun to tick! You're here in this room, she croons--Jeff, Jeff, I know that you're here! I know you're very close to me now. Please, come to me!
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Well, this Robservations references the quote pretty well, but nowhere near as well as others have recently...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Saturday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #791 (1897) - Evan - 'Spirit of darkness, I now dismiss you and you MUST do as I say for it is I who have summoned you. Disobey and I will smite you eternally with the blasting rod of the great Ariel and Jehovam. Begone.'
From "Robservations 1/31/03 - #790-791 - Master of Collinwood!"Trask leads Judith to the tower room, Minerva following behind. Judith says, she must go, at once, I dismissed her--good ladies' maids are hard to find, she says, she must go, she talks nonsense. Can you hear her talking? asks Trask. She says, "Beware of berries in the early spring," says Judith. "They can be poisonous. In the winter, the snows are deep. Send her away at one or I will dismiss you," says Judith, looking at Minerva. "Please hear me--she frightens me."(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0791-2.jpg)
Evan dismisses the spirit of darkness, saying it must do as I say because I summoned you--disobey or I will smite you eternally--begone!
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This Robservations references the quote fairly well, but again, nowhere near as well as others have recently...
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Joan looked fabulous in the scene where Minerva's spirit was driving her insane. If you're going to go bonkers, be sure to wear your finest drop earrings!
Love today's snapshot of "Kitten" with Uncle Roger, too!
G.
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Love today's shot of Evan. So slinky and malefic.
And here it is to be enjoyed over and over:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1128ds_0.jpg)
I bet that was a Violet Welles script. She actually seems to have bothered to do occult research, unlike the other writers.
A very acute observation. And Midnite made a very similar one when she sent me the quote because Ep #791 is indeed a Violet Welles script...
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Love today's portrait of Julia, struggling desperately to keep her cool and not just claw Dr. Lang's eyes out...
Superb!
G.
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Joan looked fabulous in the scene where Minerva's spirit was driving her insane. If you're going to go bonkers, be sure to wear your finest drop earrings!
Exactly!! [b003]
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Great shot of Crazy Jenny today!
Thanks MB!
Best, G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Sunday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #194 (1967) - Carolyn - 'Well from the minute Mother began to get well, she was in an absolute panic to get back here. I thought it MUST have been because of Collinsport Enterprises-- because the business was in some kind of trouble and the two of you were keeping it to yourselves.'
From "Robservations 1/31/03 - #790-791 - Master of Collinwood!"Carolyn softly asks to see Roger alone, and he gladly gives "kitten" an audience. She closes the doors and asks Roger if there's trouble with the business, something she should know about? No, says Roger. Carolyn explains that from he minute her mother woke up, she was in an absolute panic to get back here--she thought it must be because of Collinsport Enterprises, that there was trouble with the business and they were keeping it to themselves. All in your imagination, Roger says, the business is doing fine--the business is thriving, just look at the latest financial reports if he doesn't believe him. Why was Mother so anxious to get home then? wonders Carolyn. Worry over David, suggests Roger. No, it wasn't David, she says, it was something else, something she wouldn't discuss, but very important to her--what could it be. Roger says he's the wrong person to ask--Liz may be his sister, but there are lots of things about her he doesn't understand. Getting back here was the most important thing in the world to her, says Carolyn, before she went into the trance, she kept saying over and over that she couldn't leave the house, no matter what--she was willing to risk her life to stay here--and before that, she never left the house, not even once in 18 years. Why, Uncle Roger, why?!
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This Robservations references the quote quite well - hopefully we're back on track...
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Love today's snapshot of "Kitten" with Uncle Roger, too!
And here it is for those who may have missed it:
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They were a lot more friendly with each other in that ep than they were in Ep #161 back on October 12th (see Replys #418 & #419).
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Monday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #466 (1968) - Julia - 'Alright. But there are certain precautions that MUST be taken. Under no circumstances MUST he be exposed to any light.'
From "#0465/0466: Robservations 05/01/02: Elopement, Interrupted; Mad Doc"Lang wonders how long Barn has been in this condition--time is passing, he says, which is important to both of them--what have you been doing, experimenting on a cure for a legendary condition? Do you want him to die? asks Julia desperately. He can't die, says Lang. He'll die if he stays here, she says. Why? asks Lang. If she tells him all, will he let her move him? Asks Julia. No, responds Lang, and she picks up the phone, threatening to go over Lang's head. He reminds her of the rules and she puts down the phone--you have no choice but to tell me the truth, Lang says--don't kidnap him, or I'll call the cops. Julia agrees to tell, but says Barn can't be exposed to any light--an eye condition, she lies. Lang accuses her of lying. I'm only trying to protect my patient. "He's a vampire, isn't he?" asks Lang calmly. That's ridiculous, says Julia. Lang knows otherwise.
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Well, we're obviously not back on track with this Robservations because it only references the quote about halfway. The most important half. But still...
And this is now the second time that an ep has had three quotes turn up in the slideshow. (The first was Ep #2.) And not only that but it's the second time the same scene from Ep #466 has turned up. (Though that has happened before with Eps #377 & #450.) The first quote from this ep (Dr. Lang - 'Mr. Collins, you and I MUST talk') was from back on May 26th and is from a scene later in the ep. And the second (Julia - 'I MUST have an ambulance immediately') was from back on May 31st and is from early in this same scene. Also, interestingly enough, all three quotes have been picked during the months when Midnite has been selecting the quotes. Other incidents of multiple quotes have involved either both of us or only me - though I'm way ahead when it comes to me picking two quotes from the same ep. In fact, twice I've picked quotes from the same character in the same scene...
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Love today's portrait of Julia, struggling desperately to keep her cool and not just claw Dr. Lang's eyes out...
That is definitely the subtext!! [hall2_wink]
And here it is for anyone who missed it:
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Tuesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #743 (1897) - Jenny - 'You MUST be very solemn and respectful of the dead.'
From "Robservations 12/17/02 - #742-743 - Laura Sends Jenny After Q"Jenny hums the pretty little horses songs to her twin dolls, shushing them, patting them. She cuddles them and tells them not to cry, to be brave. It's not allowed at funerals, she says, you must be very solemn and respectful of the dead. Dirk enters her cell. She tells him they're burying Quentin today and she's getting the babies ready for the funeral. Dirk closes the door and leans back against it.
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This Robservations references the quote quite well. Maybe we're back on track...
While watching this I was really struck by just how sad a character Jenny is. She's gone mad because of Quentin's betrayal and she doesn't even realize the difference between her actual children and her dolls. If things hadn't ultimately worked out the way they did for her, no matter how old she may have become, would she have still been stuck in a never changing world in which her "babies" never grew up and she continually cared for them? If so, that would have been beyond sad...
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Fab photo of Laura tonight! I love how much Laura you've been including of late.
cheers, G.
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Great shot of Crazy Jenny today!
I was also happy with how it turned out:
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Wednesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #119 (1966) - Joe - 'We MUST have criss-crossed each other's paths about a dozen times.'
From "#0119/0120: Robservations 08/13/01: Roger vs. Burke; Carolyn vs. Joe"Liz asks Burke if he has any idea where Vicki might be. If I did, I would have gone there, says Burke--have you heard anything about Matthew? No, the sheriff hasn't a clue to where he is, says Liz. I'd expect that of the sheriff, says Burke. I can't believe Matthew's gone very far, says Liz, he's not the kind of man who adjusts well to new situations. He adapted very well to being a murderer, chuckles Roger, you can say that much for him. That's why I'm so worried about Vicki, says Liz. I don't know where else to search, says Burke, Joe and I covered the entire area, didn't we, Joe? Yeah, says Joe, rubbing his forehead, we must have criss-crossed each other's paths about a dozen times. Well, we've got to find her, says Burke--I don't know where else to search. The tide was in, says Joe, maybe in the morning we can cover the beach and lower part of the cliffs. You're on, says Burke--I'd like to change into something drier and warmer--would you drop me off at the hotel? Sure, says Joe, maybe I can get some of the fishermen to come along with us tomorrow.
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This Robservations references the quote perfectly. Another step in the right direction...
(This ep also contains some of the best exchanges between Roger and Burke. If you check out the Robservations, you'll see a great capture of Roger and Burke with Roger displaying a completely priceless smirk because of what he and Burke are saying to each other. And in the same scene that the quote comes from, before Joe delivers his quote (which I was shocked to come across even though it's been on our list all these months) there is this extremely amusing exchange:Joe comes in and Liz hands him a cup of black coffee, as he likes it. He thanks her. She offers sandwiches, too. Shouldn't you have served them the coffee in the kitchen? Roger sarcastically asks Liz. If I didn't dislike you so much, says Burke, I'd probably find you a very amusing person. I didn't intend to be amusing, says Roger. That's just the point, says Burke, drinking his coffee.
Malcolm Marmorstein was definitely on a roll with this ep...)
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Thursday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #133 (1967) - Laura - 'I MUST solve my own problems first. Then and only then will I be able to, to uh, deal with the other practical realities.'
From "#(0131_)0132/0133: Robservations 08/21/01: Burke and Laura"How do you stand with Roger? asks Burke. I've asked him for a divorce and custody of David, she says. And if you get those things, what then? asks Burke. I'll make a new life for David and myself, says Laura. Let me talk about the practical realities for a moment--I came back to Collinsport to prove my innocence, he says--you're the key to that, Laura--how do you feel about that? I must solve my own problems first, she says, then and only then will I be able to deal with the other practical realities.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0133-3.jpg)
But they will be dealt with, won't they? asks Burke. They will, she assures him, rising--it's been very nice seeing you--I trust we'll meet again. We will, I assure you, he says. They say goodbye and she leaves. Burke sits back down, smokes, and ponders this.
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Once again the Robservations references the quote perfectly...
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Fab photo of Laura tonight!
And here it is:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1203ds_0.jpg)
I love how much Laura you've been including of late.
Laura has such great quotes and both Midnite and I have been picking them. [hall2_wink]
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Friday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #204 (1967) - Vicki - 'You MUSTN'T get into a fight with him.'
From "#0204/0205: Robservations 10/15/01: Willie Goes Too Far"Blue Whale - Burke is shocked to learn from Vicki that the punk they saw here the other night is staying at Collinwood, invited to stay by Liz. Vicki says she doesn't understand it, and both she and Carolyn are afraid of him. If he bothers either one of you, let me know, I'll handle it, promises Burke. Vicki tells him she believes Willie is dangerous. He knows punks like that, says Burke, a good beating is all he needs. You mustn't get into a fight with him, says Vicki, he hasn't really said anything. Then why are you afraid of him? asks Burke. The way he looks at me and Carolyn, he hasn't done anything much, Vicki begins to explain, then stops. Burke asks what's the matter. Willie has just entered the bar.
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And once again the Robservations references the quote perfectly...
And this is the second quote from this ep. The first (Willie - 'You MUST be Mrs. Stoddard's brother') was back on May 24th.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Saturday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #422 (1796) - Josette - 'I don't want to be free of you--I'm yours--I MUST go with you. Not to death and darkness, but to a world of unending joy. Come, take my hand and we'll go together.'
From '#0421/0422: Robservations 04/01/02: "Lit Only By Our Love"'The panel opens behind her and Barnabas enters.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0422-3.jpg)
"They tried to keep us apart, she tells him--nothing can keep us apart, ever again. This night will fulfill all my longings." She asks him if he's come to take her away. Yes, he says. Then come-let us go and never return, she says. Never, agrees Barnabas. Show me the way and I will follow, she murmurs. It is a road with no return, warns Barnabas, a world of darkness. Lit only by our love, says Josette-we will share eternity together. Yes, eternity, agrees Barnabas. Are you certain? He asks, it's not too late-you can still be free of me-you can have life, find love, perhaps, in the world of light and the living. The time for questions is long past, she says-I don't want to be free of you-I'm yours-I must go with you, not to death and darkness, but to a world of unending joy-come take my hand and we will go together. They clasp hands and enter the corridor beyond the secret panel.
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And yet again the Robservations references the quote perfectly...
This ep might just contain some of the most romantic dialogue Ron Sproat ever wrote - not to mention this may just be one of the most romantic scenes he ever wrote, certainly so far as DS is concerned...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Sunday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #550 (1968) - Adam - 'What do you mean I didn't exist? I MUST have existed!'
From "Robservations 7/8/02 - Adam Learns His Origins - #550/551"what is your first memory? Barnabas, says Adam--I saw him long ago. Two months ago, that's all, says Stokes. Adam asks where he was before that, and Stokes replies, "You tell me." Adam insists he doesn't know, and he wants Stokes to tell him--where was I before, tell me! Stokes, reluctant, finally burst out, "You did not exist!--that is the truth. I only hope you are mature enough to hear it." Adam doesn't understand this--I must have existed, where did I come from? Stokes tells Adam he knows as much as he needs to know, but when Adam demands more, Stokes finally relents. "There was a man who had a unique dream," he says, "he believed he could create a human being. He believed his creation would have the strength of a lion and the mind of a genius. Two months ago, his dream became reality--an incredible experiment was performed and it was successful. The result was that you began to breathe, to live.
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Well, this time the Robservations references half of the quote...
And this is also another instance where not only is this the second quote from an ep, it's the second from the same scene. The first (Adam - 'I don't mean to frighten her, you MUST TELL her that, then she'll love me') was back on June 26th.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Monday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #678 (1969) - Beth - 'But Quentin had made up his mind that Chris MUST die. That Chris MUST die! That Chris MUST die!!'
From "Robservations 10/7/02 - #678/679 - Maggie Follows David Into Quentin's Lair"Amy refuses to believe Chris is all right and runs into the cottage, where Chris is slumped over in his chair. She begs Beth to tell her he'll be all right. This time, repeats Beth, this time, but tomorrow. . .tomorrow! What will happen then? demands Amy. He will try again, says Beth. Who? asks Amy. The murderer, replies Beth--he's coming, he's coming! The door opens. "Stop him!" Beth cries. Amy sees no one there, and tries to tell that to Beth, but she's disappeared. Hearing Quentin's music, she tells Beth it's only Quentin--come back, Beth! Amy asks Quentin to show himself--did you come to see Chris?--he's all right now, she assures him. Then Amy screams.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0678-1.jpg)
Chris is dead in his chair, a knife protruding from his chest. David, his face swimming, tells Amy, I tried to stop Quentin, tried to tell him he's wrong--I didn't want this to happen, you've got to believe me. David begs Beth to tell Amy what he's saying, and Beth says he did try, but Quentin had made up his mind that Chris must die! Amy wakes up, screaming, staring wildly around.
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This time it's another triple "MUST" quote - and once again the Robservations references the quote perfectly - well, at least the part that it includes...
And this is not only a triple "Must" quote but it's also the third quote from this ep. The first (David - 'You MUSTN'T hurt him') was back on May 6th- and the second (Beth - 'You MUST NOT TELL him. You MUST NOT TELL him about me'), which is also from this scene, was back on June 17th.
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[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #883 (1897) - Charles - 'I have a message to take to Quentin and I MUST get it to him. You see, if Quentin is not there within the hour, Charity Trask will die.'
From "Robservations 4/8/03 - #882/883 - Walking the Floor With Q; Fire!"Barnabas answers the door at Collinwood. It's Tate. I'm glad to see you, says Barn--we have something to talk about. Not now, says Tate. I still believe the portrait of Quentin is in your possession, says Barnabas. Charles tells him, again--I don't have it. I don't believe you, says Barnabas. Charity doesn't have a moment to spare, says Tate--she's being held hostage by Petofi. Barnabas is all set to go to her. No, says Tate, I have a message for Quentin that I must get to him--if Quentin isn't there within the hour, Charity Trask will die.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0883-1.jpg)
Barnabas stares in horror.
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The Robservations references the quote pretty well, though not perfectly...
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MB!!!! What a GORGEOUS photo!!!
One of my absolute fave Hoffman moments, I MUST write to tell you how much I adore your capture of it!
It MUST be said that Hoffman MUST be one of Grayson's finest hours on DS.
G.
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[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #898 (1969) - Mr. Prescott/Paul - 'But you MUST promise not to give it to anyone but Carolyn.'
From "Robservations 4/17/03 - #897-898 - Terror For Megan; David, Book-Keeper"The door opens--Paul walks in, asking for Carolyn. I haven't seen her all evening, says Philip. Paul, anxious, asks, will you be seeing her later this evening? David looks thoughtful. I don't know, says Philip. I must get her a message, insists Paul. Call Collinwood, suggests Philip. David greets "Mr. Prescott." Oh, you're David Collins, says Paul, we met the other day. Yes, agrees David, I must go home--would you like me to bring her your message? Mr. Prescott? Yes, says Paul, handing him an envelope, but you must promise not to give it to anyone but Carolyn. David promises. Tell her I'll be back in my hotel room within the hour, says Paul. OK, says David. Paul leaves after thanking Philip. Did you get the feeling he was frightened of something? David asks Philip. Yes, I did, answers the latter.
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Once again the Robservations is back to referencing the quote perfectly...
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[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #984 (1970PT) - Hoffman - 'Oh, this house needs you more than it's ever needed anyone. If there is some way for you to come back to us, please try to do it. You MUST find it, we're waiting!'
From "#0984/0985: Robservations 06/17/03: Exit the Bride!"Hoffman, startled to find Maggie in Angelique's room, asks, were you talking to someone? Only to myself, says Maggie icily. I came to apologize, says Hoffman--I'm sorry for what happened. Maggie accepts. I want to explain why I did what I did, says Hoffman--I've been very concerned about Daniel's state of mind, and felt it imperative that you and he become friends--I guess I just forgot that Mr. Collins loved her so much...everyone loved her...who cam blame them, look at her. Maggie looks at the portrait. She was the heart, soul and lifeblood of Collinwood, blathers Hoffman--she was that rarest among human beings, a legend in her own life.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0984-3.jpg)
You're a rare person yourself, says Maggie coolly--you're the only person I've ever met who could turn an apology into a testimonial. (go, Maggie, go!!) If you'll excuse me, adds Maggie, I have an apology of my own to make--to my husband--I was foolish to get so upset, I should have had the presence of mind to tell Quentin who was responsible for my buying that recording--well, I've make my mistakes, and will make more, but I'm learning--you bear that in mind, Hoffman--I'm learning. She leaves. Hoffman gazes up at Angelique's portrait and says, "Oh, this house needs you more than it's ever needed anyone--if there is some way for you to come back to us, please try to do it--you must find it--we're waiting!"
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And yet again the Robservations is referencing the quote perfectly...
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MB!!!! What a GORGEOUS photo!!!
One of my absolute fave Hoffman moments, I MUST write to tell you how much I adore your capture of it!
And here it is:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1210ds_4.jpg)
It's one of my most favorite moments, too. [santa_thumb]
And I also love Maggie's part of the scene in which she tells Hoffman that she's a rare person because she's the only person Maggie has ever met who could turn an apology into a testimonial. Priceless! Gordon Russell was on fire when he wrote the scene. [santa_thumb]
It MUST be said that Hoffman MUST be one of Grayson's finest hours on DS.
Agreed...
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[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #1069 (1995) - Barnabas - 'There MUST be some reason why this has been locked. It was opened earlier.'
From "#1068/1069: Robservations 08/18/03: More Death"Barnabas goes to the playroom (cool stained glass window in the hall up there). He only carries one candle now. The playroom door is locked. Julia returns with the sheriff. The door has been locked from the inside, reveals Barnabas-sheriff, I want to force the door. The sheriff, however, has some questions. Not now! insists Barn. Look here, says the sheriff, if you two were in the foyer, no one could get a body out of the drawing room, it's not possible. No one knows what's possible or impossible in this house, points out Barnabas--sheriff, you try it-there must be some reason why this is locked-it was open earlier. The door opens immediately for the sheriff, who turns to Barnabas and asks, just how much of this is your own imagination? Barnabas looks at Julia and goes into the room first. The sheriff and Julia follow."
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And the Robservations references the quote almost perfectly...
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[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #1127 (1840) - Desmond - 'If I destroy The Head, the body is bound to die. I MUST do it before they are reunited!'
From "#1127/1128: Robservations 09/30/03: The Chosen One"Rose Cottage - Desmond, hatchet in hand, quietly approaches the head, thinking it he destroys that, the body is bound to die--he must do it before they are reunited. I must do it! he tells himself, but when he opens the curtains, he finds the head gone.
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The Robservations references what's quoted almost perfectly, though follows it with an extra "I must do it!" that is not actually a part of the scene. [santa_undecided]
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[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #1218 (1841PT) - Josette - 'You MUST answer that as honestly as you know how.'
From "#1218/1219: Robservations 12/22/03: Unfortunate Timing"Old House - Josette is shocked when Bramwell tells her he proposed to Daphne. You and Daphne Harridge? she asks. Is that all you have to say, Mother? he asks. No, she says, I can't say I haven't seen it coming--but do you think it's fair to the child? Daphne's not a child, says Bramwell. Whether she is or not, do you think it's fair? asks Josette. So you're against it, too, says Bramwell. The question is, says Josette, is it what you truly want? If it weren't, I wouldn't even consider it, and you know that, says Bramwell angrily. I know you better than any other person alive, says Josette--I know all you've been through, especially these past few weeks--and the question is one you and only you can answer--are you marrying for love or to get back at Catherine and the others at Collinwood? (She is a practical and gutsy lady; score one for her.) When he doesn't reply, she sternly says, you must answer that as honestly as you know how. I do not think I'm doing anything wrong, or being unfair to anyone, states Bramwell--that's all I can tell you.
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The Robservations references this quote perfectly...
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[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #195 (1967) - Liz - 'Oh, I know what you MUST have heard. You heard Vicki.'
From "#0194/0195: Robservations 10/05/01: Enter Jason McG"No, says Carolyn, your door has a very specific creak, as do several of the floorboards in the hallway.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0195-0.jpg)
You must have heard Vicki, says Liz, she came to check on me a few times last night--didn't you, Vicki? Yes, I did, Vicki agrees after a moment.
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Rather than reference the quote directly, the Robservations combines the two parts of the quote into one - though at least it does use the word "MUST". Though the one place where the Robservations excerpt indicates a use of "MUST" but the show doesn't use it there is after Carolyn protests that what she believed happened didn't seem like a dream and Liz actually says, "Well, it was because I didn't get out of my bed."
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[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #462 (1968) - Vicki - 'I MUST go to him and you can't stop me!'
From "#0461/0462: Robservations 04/29/02: 1968 - Julia Sports a New 'Do"Julia sits on Vicki's bed, hypnotizing her, sending her back in time, twirling her medallion in front of her face. Vicki doesn't want to go back, but Julia promises protection. Vicki thinks Julia is Abigail, and talks about using the book in the trial. Peter says they should use it--it will make the judges believe she came from the 20th century. Where is that book? asks Julia.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0462-1.jpg)
Vicki wishes Barnabas were here, he'd help, he'd get Peter out of jail. It's important, coaxes Julia, try to remember, but Vicki says she doesn't. The bat, says Vicki, Josette said the bat at the window had. . .she won't help her, she thinks she's a witch, too. Then Vicki says the Countess doesn't think she's a witch, and begs her to help Peter. She must go to him, cries Vicki. Julia swirls the medallion, trying to wake Vicki, but Vicki persists in saying she has to help him, don?t stop her.
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Where do we start with the problems with this Robservations except. Well, the biggest problem is that at no point does Vicki confuse Julia with Abigail - practically right from the start and then all throughout she confuses her with Countess du Pres. And when it comes to the quote, as one can clearly see in the capture I took for the quote -
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1215ds_4.jpg)
- Julia is not swirling her medallion as Vicki delivers it - though, to be fair, Julia does swirl it shortly thereafter. Also "can't" and "don't" don't have the exact same meaning and are not interchangeable...
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[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #707 (1897) - Edward - 'You're so easily amused, Carl, you MUST be a frightfully happy person.'
From "Robservations 10/28/02 - #706/707 - A Helluva Dysfunctional Family"Edward, wearing a black mourning armband, comes downstairs at Collinwood and checks his mustache in the mirror. He glances at the newspaper and puts it down, then goes to the desk, take a pipe, and sticks it in his mouth. He opens his can of tobacco only to have fake snakes fly out. Carl comes bouncing out from behind the drapes, laughing wildly. Coldly, Edward asks that he be warned about other booby traps he may have hidden in the room. Carl says that would take all the fun out of it. For you, yes, says Edward--you're so easily amused, you must be a very happy person. Carl gathers up his fake snakes and says, I am, most of the time. Edward suggest he can be happy ALL the time, in a sanitarium, where he can show his fellow inmates one prank after another. This turns Carl serious. Edward rants about him playing the buffoon--and only the day after a family member has died.
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The Robservations references this quote (almost) perfectly...
And I just love how Edward can take a seemingly innocent comment and turn it into a threat! [b003] But then the writing during 1897 is so spectacular - all the writers were so inspired...
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[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #20 (1966) - Sam - 'You MUST be joking, it's after midnight!'
From "#0019/0020: Robservations 05/31/01: Tension Escalates Everywhere"Crickets chirp a greeting outside the Evans cottage as Sam returns home. Maggie, wig gone now, calls out, "Pop, is that you?" He removes his jacket, asks how she's feeling and suggests she go back to sleep. The phone rings. Sam checks his watch and answers it. It's Mr. Wells, Maggie's boss. "You must be joking," Sam says, "it's after midnight! Yes, I'll tell her, but next time, will you please send a get-well card?" Sam, none-too-pleased, slams down the phone. "Idiots!" he shouts. Maggie trails out, slipping into her robe, wanting to know who was on the phone. "Our idiot friend, the hotel clerk," Sam sniffs. "He calls here, wakes you up and wants to know how you are." Sam's quite riled, and when Maggie encourages him to forget it, he refuses. Evasive, Maggie says it's not the hotel clerk's fault. They go back and forth about the man's lack of sense--Maggie came home with a headache, after all--but she finally stops her father's tirade by admitting Mr. Wells called because she asked him to--and when Sam answered the phone, said the first thing that came into his mind. He was probably embarrassed, Maggie says, because...and she stops, looking uncomfortable. "Oh, I see," Sam says, catching on. "So now you're getting reports on me, huh?"
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And again the Robservations references this quote perfectly...
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Only some viewers will be aware of how significant today's photo is. I recall Dr. Reeves being mentioned from time to time in the post 1967 scripts, but so far as I am aware, this was his only appearance on screen.
Excellent photo, MB!
G.
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[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #158 (1967) - Dr. Reeves - 'It MUST be done - and quickly!'
From "#0158/0159: Robservations 09/11/01: Liz Loses All Her Marbles"Roger and the doctor troop downstairs. I don't understand it, says Roger--what makes my sister's case so unique? She seems to be a very ill woman, says the doctor, is that right/ How ill is very ill? Asks Roger--let's say it seems something is wrong with her. That's just it, says the doctor, there isn't--there's nothing physically wrong with her--organically, she's in perfect shape--everything I can possibly test here in this house--heart, pulse, eyes, lungs, they all check out fine--there are other things I can't possibly test here--with your permission, I'd like to move her to a hospital in Boston, where they have the necessary equipment to give her a thorough going over. You not only have my permission but my blessing, says Roger--I think it would be a very good thing for Elizabeth to get out of Collinsport for a while. Good--I'll make the necessary arrangements, says the doctor. There is one obstacle, says Roger, helping the doctor into his coat--you have my permission, but you don't have' Liz'--I sometimes think it would take a stick of dynamite to get her out of this house. Then you have to convince her it's of the utmost importance, says the doctor. Thank you very much, says Roger ironically--but how?(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0158-0.jpg)
That's up to you, says the doctor--get help from her daughter--do anything to help--it must be done--and quickly.
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And again the Robservations references the quote perfectly...
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Only some viewers will be aware of how significant today's photo is.
Yes, some fans might ask themselves why I picked such a minor character and a cryptic quote? But as you say, in that moment Dr. Reeves and what he says is quite significant, and the Robservations excerpt shows just how significant it all is.
I recall Dr. Reeves being mentioned from time to time in the post 1967 scripts, but so far as I am aware, this was his only appearance on screen.
Believe it or not, Dr. Reeves makes his debut in Ep #17 as the doctor who treats Roger after his car accident. Though in that ep he's more significantly used to clue the audience into some of the background concerning the hit-and-run accident of 10 years earlier. I particularly like this scene:
Malloy returns to Reeves' office and knocks at the door. He enters and joins Roger and the doctor. It certainly was a fast half hour, says Reeves, I barely got this stuff finished. I saw what I wanted to see, says Bill. Hanky panky? asks the doctor. Didn't say that, says Malloy to Roger, I just said I saw what I wanted to see. Someday I'm going to write a book about Down-Easterners, myself included, says Reeves, I'm going to write about all those words that never get said. I don't know what you're talking about, says Malloy. I'm a freak around here, says Reeves, putting on his jacket, that's what I'm talkin' about--I open up and tell people what I'm thinkin'--for instance, me and Mr. Collins just had a chat about his old friend, Burke Devlin. What about him? asks Malloy. Am I through, Doctor? asks Roger. See what I mean? says the doctor--as soon as the conversation gets onto important things, we hold up a sign: no trespassing. (I adore this doctor's honesty.) Some things are nobody's else's affair, says Malloy. That's all an illusion, says Reeves, in this case, anyway--it was a public trial 10 years ago, wasn't there--and now Burke Devlin's back--do you honestly believe there's not one person in this town that knows why? I can't worry about what people think, says Roger. No, no, I know, you can't do that, says the doctor, all you can do is roll downhill in a car and get yourself nearly killed.
When Dr. Reeves brings up Burke, the expression on Bill's face speaks volumes - and at the mention of the public trial the look Bill and Roger exchange is priceless! [b003] Quite often it's little moments like those that make watching the pre-Barn eps so much fun...
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[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #212 (1967) - David - 'He MUST have heard a lot of stories.'
From "#0212/0213: Robservations 10/19/01: Barnabas Uses His Charms"David returns home, where Vicki helps him off with his coat. Here you are, says Liz, just in time for dinner. Did Mr. Loomis come back? asks David. No, says Vicki, and I want you to stop asking about him. I thought I saw him earlier, says David--but only it turned out to be somebody else--my cousin--I met him at the Old House, where I was playing. Barnabas was at the Old House? asks Liz. Yes, says David, hoisting himself up onto the foyer table--at first I thought he was the ghost of the man in that portrait, but then I was disappointed to find out he wasn't. Why would he go to the Old House? wonders Liz. I don't know, says David, but he certainly knows his way around, for someone who's never been there before. He told me he was brought up on stories of Collinwood, says Liz. He must have heard a lot of stories, says David. Not only stories, but perhaps he saw pictures and drawings, suggests Liz. Maybe, says David
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And yet again the Robservations references the quote perfectly...
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[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #397 (1796) - Reverend Bland - 'No no, I MUSTN'T. My dear wife will be concerned. She expected me back for the ladies' prayer group.'
From "#0397/0398: Robservations 03/14/02: Mr. & Mrs. Barnabas Collins"Drawing room - As Naomi and Ben stand in as witnesses, Barnabas and Angelique are married in a simple ceremony, with the groom saying a solemn "I do". He places a ring on her finger, the minister declares them husband and wife, and the reluctant bridegroom plants a chaste kiss on his wife's mouth. The minister offers his best wishes; Naomi kisses Barnabas and tells him to love Angelique, and Barnabas heartily calls Ben to get champagne. Bland takes his leave, saying, "I didn't expect to be this long, as delightful as it was." Barnabas closes the door after him, leaning against it for a moment as though he wishes he could disappear along with the Reverend Bland.
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And Robservations is back to completely ignoring the quote.
What actually happens in the section leading up to and somewhat beyond the quote is that after Barnabas and Angelique kiss at the close of the wedding ceremony, Rev. Bland congratulates the couple, shakes Barnabas' hand as Barnabas thanks him, and tells Angelique what a beautiful bride she was and offers his best wishes and then shakes her hand. After Naomi advises Barnabas to love Angelique and to be happy and Barnabas thanks her, he then tells Ben that they must have champagne. Ben says he knows where it is and leaves the room to retrieve it. Barnabas then asks Bland if he will stay and have a drink with them, but that's when Bland delivers the quote after which he turns to Naomi to express his hope that Joshua will be happy with the union and that she will pass along his warmest wishes. Barnabas looks miserable as all that takes place. After Naomi thanks Bland for the lovely ceremony, Bland says he's happy that it turned out rather well. Bland then expresses his best wishes to Barnabas, and after thanking him again, Barnabas moves with Bland to retrieve his coat as he says that if Bland will wait a moment, he'll have Ben get his horse. But Bland says that isn't necessary because he tied the horse to the hitching post. And it's then that Bland says that frankly he didn't expect to be so long, as delightful as it was. Barnabas and Bland exchange good nights and Bland leaves.
Rev. Bland is such a hoot in this ep, especially when 1) he has no idea what's going on with Ben while he's reacting to Angelique summoning him to come to save her by speaking to her yet, of course, Bland sees no one, and 2) when Jeremiah's ghost causes a disturbance to occur in the drawing room and Bland feels he shouldn't conduct the wedding because "something is very wrong" in the house but Barnabas insists "there will be a wedding tonight and you will stay, Reverend!"
Also, I have to wonder if the writers intended, as they often do, a dig against the clergy by giving the reverend the name Bland. Though, considering what they do with 1795/96's Trask and 1897's Gregory Trask, that would have been but a mild dig. [santa_wink]
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Digressing from the theme of the slideshow but still in keeping with the screen capture for Sunday's quote and the one on July 24th, I don't believe we've ever talked about Angelique's wedding gown, or rather the one that Naomi provides Angelique with after her encounter with Jeremiah's ghost ruins her original gown:
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Does it look familiar? It should because it's the same gown that during the Barnabas kidnapping Maggie plot we were led to believe was Josette's wedding gown and we often saw Maggie dressed in it.
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It's so funny when Angelique comments to Naomi about how plain the gown is when it was supposed to be so magnificent when we saw Maggie wearing it. Magnificent enough that Josette even wears it in her portrait.
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One has to wonder what Angelique would have thought if she had known the gown was supposedly what Josette was going to wear to marry Barnabas. Would she have been horrified? Or would she have felt it was perfect poetic justice that she should wear it to marry Barnabas? Though, of course, Angelique hadn't seen Josette's portrait before she married Barnabas because it hadn't arrived yet (despite the fact that we mistakenly see it hanging over the mantle in Josette's room when we first see the room in 1795 in Ep #374, but thankfully it's been replaced when next Josette's room is seen in Ep #377 and in subsequent eps [santa_wink]). Plus, despite how we were led to believe it had been Josette's wedding gown, when Josette dresses for her rushed marriage to Barnabas she wears an entirely different gown.
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But of course I presume we're not supposed to notice that. And given what DC thought of the audience, no doubt he thought everyone in the audience was too dumb to notice the difference, if he even thought of it at all! [santa_rolleyes] Though the fact that Josette did wear a different gown is a perfect reason why it never would have entered Angelique's mind that Naomi had presented her with what was supposedly Josette's wedding gown...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Monday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #655 (1968) - Cassandra - 'But I MUST touch you. And when I do, it will be as though you are dead.'
From "Robservations 9/19/02 - #654/655 - Joe Unhinged"Liz begins to moan and twist in her sleep, and she finally dreams: Amy, in night clothes, is singing "Rockabye Baby," in the middle of the woods. Liz approaches her and asks if she came to see "her," too. I heard her voice, telling me to come here, says Amy. Liz isn't sure if she heard the voice, but figures she must have. Liz is nervous and wants to go back, but Amy tells her "she" wants to see them. A woman's giggling voice fills the air, getting louder; Liz is afraid. She sees Cassandra, in her very green coat, come out from behind a tree. Liz calls to Amy, but Cassandra tells her the child can't save her. Liz tells Amy she must return to the house. Cassandra tells Liz Amy can't leave unless she tells her to. "You must know of my powers now, Mrs. Stoddard," taunts Cassandra. Liz retorts, "You have no power over either of us." Cassandra orders Amy to go. The child leaves, to Liz' dismay. We have an account to settle, declares Cassandra. Amy wanders off, to Liz' consternation. You are beginning to think of death, just as I told you you would, taunts Cassandra--death is the only thing you can think of, and the closer I come to you, the nearer you are to it! Liz orders her not to come nearer. Cassandra insists, I must touch you, and when I do, it will be as though you are dead--I promised you that. "No!" cries Liz, but Cassandra, reaching out her hand, tells Liz, you can do nothing, Amy will disappear from you and I will come closer, and closer. Screams fill he air.
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And again the Robservations references the quote nearly perfectly...
The dream in this ep is why Liz' dream in Ep #576 is so confusing. As I said before (see Reply #461), it's very odd that Angelique, and VampAng at that, appears in Ep #576's dream when it should be Cassandra. But then, the simple fact of the matter may just be that DC didn't care and felt no one in the audience would question it. After all, to DC's way of thinking, what's a little thing like continuity - and besides, no one's ever going to see the eps again and people in the audience surely have short memories... [santa_rolleyes]
Something I discovered while I was working on the quote from this ep is that it's not even listed on the jacket in the Limited Edition boxed set or on the disc itself in that set. The jacket and the disc indicate that the eps included are "645-654." I presume the error was made because there's a double-numbered ep on the disk (Ep #652_653) and I wondered if the same mistake might have been made on any of the other discs containing double-numbered eps? But no - that's the only instance, which makes it odd. But is it surprising? Well, no - seemingly every piece of DS merchandise has to have some sort of error associated with it and the missing listing for Ep #655 just happens to be this one's error. And chances are I never would have even noticed that the listing for the ep was missing if it wasn't for the fact that I was looking for the disc with Ep #655 on it, Ep #655 is the last ep on the disc, and yet the jacket and disc list Ep #654 as the last ep. Interestingly enough, though, Ep #655 is listed in the set's booklet as being on the disc. At least the booklet is correct...
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[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #675 (1969) - Carolyn - 'The police took him about a half an hour ago, Mr. Garner. There MUST be something you can do!'
From "Robservations 10/3/02 - #674/675 - Donna Friedlander, Bullseye!"Barnabas surveys a headline in the COLLINSPORT STAR--"Mystery Murder." Julia and Barnabas feel responsible for Donna's death--if we hadn't let Chris take Donna with him, could we have stopped it? queries Julia. Barnabas doubts it--wherever Chris and Donna went last night was Donna's fault--she must have delayed him until the moon was up--the werewolf can't help it--he doesn't choose his victims. Carolyn bursts in to tell them Chris was taken to the police station. Patterson is making a terrible mistake, insists Carolyn; Chris had nothing to do with Donna's death.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0675-3.jpg)
Julia asks if she's positive. Of course I am, says Carolyn. Barnabas asks her if she knows where Chris was last night. At home, says Carolyn defensively--since he didn't go to Bangor. Barnabas tells her Chris wasn't at home--we went to the cottage last night when we saw the car was still here--when I invited him to dinner, Chris insisted he had to go to Bangor. Carolyn accuses them of thinking Chris is involved. Julia says we don't know. I'm sure he's not, insists Carolyn. Are you. . .interested in Chris? Asks Barn. Carolyn tosses back an accusation that she'll disgrace the family by liking a man being questioned by the police. Of course not, says Barnabas, I just wondered how much you like him. She just gives her cousin a look. Quite a lot, comments Barnabas. Carolyn admits I DO like Chris enough that it's important I know everything about him--I want you to tell me if there's something you know that I don't. Julia lies and tells her they don't know anymore than she does. I'm going to call our lawyer, Garner, and ask his advice, says Carolyn. (while you're at it, send the son back in time to wrest Vicki away from doofus Peter Bradford!) She closes the double doors and picks up the phone out in the foyer.
Back in the drawing room, Julia asks Barnabas what they're going to do--that poor girl! We can't worry about her now, he says--I want to go to the cottage since I'm sure someone from the sheriff's office will be there to search it shortly, and I want to get there first.
On the phone, Carolyn asks for help from their lawyer--I'm concerned Chris doesn't know his rights, she says--the police might get him to say anything--call the sheriff and go there if necessary. Gardner tells her yes, and she's relieved.
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And again the Robservations doesn't reference the quote at all. And once again I discovered the quote quite by accident after checking Ep #675 for a "MUST" quote that the Robservations indicated was in a scene but it didn't pan out that it was actually there. I kept the ep playing to see if some sort of "MUST" line might crop up and sure enough what I quoted did. And I picked it because I suspect it's the last time lawyer Garner is ever mentioned on the show. Though the interesting thing about Carolyn calling Garner is that in Ep #577 Liz hires Tony Peterson because Richard Garner will no longer handle her legal matters. Did Liz subsequently smooth things over with Garner? Was Garner no longer Liz' personal attorney but he was still the family's? Who knows? Though knowing how the writers often had minds like sieves, when it came to Ep #675 they probably didn't even remember that Liz had dropped Garner in favor of Tony...
But how the scene in the foyer with Carolyn on the phone actually plays is that Carolyn delivers the quote as Barnabas and Julia exit from the drawing room with the intention of going to check Chris' cottage. We hear Barnabas say, "We'll be back, Carolyn," and the sounds of the outside door opening and closing as Carolyn tells Garner that she doesn't think they're charging Chris, that they can't because he's innocent. But as the Robservations does actually indicate, Carolyn goes on the say that she's just afraid that Chris may not know his rights - she wouldn't in the same situation - and they may get him to say anything. Carolyn then asks if Garner will call the sheriff's office, tells him to say he spoke with her, and if he can speak with Chris and Chris wants to see him, she asks if he will go there. Apparently after hearing that Garner agrees to all that (at no point during the conversation do we hear him say anything), with a great deal of relief Carolyn thanks him and says he's very kind. She asks him to call her back and then says goodbye. Though the funny thing about all that is that later in the ep when we see Sheriff Patterson and Chris at the sheriff's office there's absolutely no mention whatsoever of Garner contacting them to offer his services. In fact, they pretty much behave as if nothing like it ever even happened...
Garner references aside, though, why do I strongly suspect that certain fans most probably remember Ep #675 for an entirely different reason? [santa_wink] And you all know who you are! [santa_grin]
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Wednesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #707 (1897) - Sandor - 'There MUST be gypsy blood somewhere in your family. ::laughs::'
From " Robservations 10/28/02 - #706/707 - A Helluva Dysfunctional Family""What are you doing here?" Carl asks Sandor. The gypsy makes sure Carl returns to the drawing room, then locks the basement door. "I live here," answers Sandor. In the cellar? queries Carl.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0707-2.jpg)
What do you want? asks Sandor. I'm looking for Barnabas, says Carl. He isn't here right now, says Sandor, and I don't know where he is. Why are you still living here, now that Barnabas has taken over? asks Carl. We made a bargain, says Sandor--in exchange for certain duties, Barnabas lets us stay (yes, vampire protection being chief amongst them). He's hired you as his servants, says Carl. You could say that, agrees Sandor. Carl laughs, remarking of Barnabas, "He is a weird one, isn't he?" Sandor frowns at him. No offense, Carl assures him. Barnabas will be back tonight, says Sandor. I can't wait that long, complains Carl. Go away and return tonight, suggests Sandor. I can't do that, either, says Carl--I can't return to Collinwood without Barnabas, and they won't believe I can't find him--Edward doesn't believe anything I say. Sandor roars with laughter and pounds the furniture, suggesting, there's gypsy blood in you somewhere. Carl giggles along with Sandor, asking him what he means, and both continue to laugh as Sandor says no one in the family trusts anyone else.
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The Robservations references the quote fairly well, though not perfectly...
And this is the second quote from this ep. The first (Edward - 'You're so easily amused, Carl, you MUST be a frightfully happy person') was only a week ago on December 16th.
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Also, I have to wonder if the writers intended, as they often do, a dig against the clergy by giving the reverend the name Bland. Though, considering what they do with 1795/96's Trask and 1897's Gregory Trask, that would have been but a mild dig. [santa_wink]
Is Bland the only sympathetic clergyman ever depicted in DS? If so, that makes their naming decision even funnier.
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[pointing-up] If he's not the only one, he's certainly one of the very few. You make an excellent point. [santa_wink]
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Thursday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #934 (1970) - Philip - 'Megan, I don't know how we got into this, but I do know that now is the time to get out. If he won't go, then we MUST, right now!'
From "Robservations 5/12/03 - Enter Jeb; Quentin Mourns - #934-935"Philip waits down in the shop. Megan comes downstairs--he won't leave, she says--he won't go! Did she explain it was to his advantage? asks Philip--it would be safer. I explained exactly, and he was contemptuous, she says. Did you lock him in? asks Philip. No, she says, he doesn't like being locked anymore, besides, there's no point--no lock will hold him. She looks at Philip's face and says, "You ARE frightened of him, aren't you? Yes, admits Philip, frightened of him upstairs and of those who are hunting him--and I'm sick to death of the whole situation!--Megan, I don't know how we got into this, but do know now is the time to get out--if he won't go, we must, right now. Run and leave him? asks Megan, disconcerted. Leave him, everything, get out with our lives and consider ourselves fortunate, says Philip. Maybe I consider myself fortunate having what I have here, she says--maybe I can't leave him.
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And the Robservations are back to referencing the quote just short of perfectly (only the "I" and "that" in "but do know now" are missing)...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Friday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #977 (1970PT) - Chris - 'Roger, whatever you may have felt about Angelique, you MUST remember that Quentin is bringing Mrs. Collins back.'
From "Robservations 6/11/03 - #976-977 - Tragic Attack"Bruno is a brilliant pianist, says Roger, or Angelique never would have encouraged him. He gazes up at Ang's painting--her taste in music, as everything else, he adds, was exquisite, thanks to me. You won't stop deluding yourself, will you? asks Liz. It's no delusion, says Roger, Angelique and I shared something very special--our minds met and changed each other--yes, Angelique was my very own creation, that's why I understand her sending for Bruno. Sending for Bruno? questions Liz--Angelique is dead, she can't send for anyone. Chris enters--hello, Cousin, he says to Liz. Bruno is back, says Liz, if you haven't heard. I have, says Chris. You manage the estate for Quentin, says Liz, there must be some way of stopping Bruno from moving into the cottage. Moving in? asks Chris--I'd assumed he was merely passing through. No, says Liz, he plans to stay, says he belongs here. He never belonged here, especially not now, says Chris. You'll do something about it then, says Liz.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0977-1.jpg)
Of course, Chris assures her. Quickly, says Liz warningly--Quentin will be back with his bride soon! Roger laughs evilly--you make me laugh, Liz, talking so earnestly, trying to put together a plan to protect Quentin and his little bride from big bad Bruno and all the others--and it's all useless. Whatever you felt about Angelique, says Chris, you must remember Quentin is bringing Mrs. Collins back. Roger gazes up at Angelique's portrait, and repeats what Chris said--don't you realize that Mrs. Collins never left, not for a moment. Chris and Liz look at the portrait, too. Roger asks to be excused and exits the room, smiling. He walks toward Barnabas and Roger, standing out in the hall, seeming as if he's going to literally bump into Barnabas--and the room abruptly changes back to dark emptiness. Roger and Barnabas gaze into the room.
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And the Robservations references the quote almost perfectly...
And as fascinating as watching PT must have been - especially watching your own counterpart - one might think Roger might have been at least as curious as to why Barnabas was suddenly sporting his Pepe Le Pew hair? But no one on the show ever questioned it. I suppose it's only several in the audience who wonder why no one commented on the change. Polite breeding must run through all of Collisport! [santa_wink]
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Saturday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #1125 (1840) - Gerard - 'The suspense is killing me - I MUST find out what the future may hold for me!'
From "#1125/1126: Robservations 09/29/03: A Headless Body; a Jeweled Mask"Gerard finds Leticia sitting in a chair, staring into the fire at Rose Cottage. Do you feel a little better? he asks. Look who wants something now, she says. I can't hide it, he admits, I do. And what might it be? she asks. I'll be honest, he says--the suspense is killing me--I must find out what the future holds for me! She looks at him and asks, "You want me to tell you?" Yes, he says forcefully, then adds, "Please." You weren't willing to help me at Collinwood, she says, I don't believe I'll help you now. I would help you, he says but you wouldn't tell me anything--I'll help you now, if you want to say anything to me. It's all right, luv, she says, I don't need your help now--you'll just have to manage your little problem by yourself. Now, you don't mean that, he says. Yes I do, she insists--you haven't treated me right, Gerard.
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The Robservations references this quote (almost) perfectly (simply missing the word "may," as in "may hold"...
However, I suspect we'd all agree that Gerard is better off not knowing what the future holds for him...
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Nice photo of Quentin today. Looks as if he's ready to celebrate New Year's Eve early!
Best, G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Sunday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #1221 (1841PT) - Daphne - 'Now, I know we've had our differences but they must be put aside now.'
From "#1220/1221: Robservations 12/23/03: Morgan's Sacrifice"Catherine closes the drawing room window and wanders around for a few moments. Daphne rushes in--Catherine, we must put our differences aside now--"You're my sister, and I do love you, and I don't want to see anything bad happen to you--please Catherine, don't go into that room tonight!"
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The Robservations references the quote for the most part but leaves out bits...
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Ah, the insidious Nicholas Blair at his most eeee-vil! Excellent choice for today.
G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Monday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #881 (1897) - Quentin - 'MUSTN'T sleep. MUSTN'T. Too much to do before I leave Collinwood. But maybe...just for a minute...'
From "Robservations 4/7/03 - #880-881 - Plenty 'o' Deaths; Petofi Tries--Again"Charity realizes there really IS no time to lose--the minute Quentin falls asleep, Petofi will have him--forever! Horrified, Charity slides out of bed and goes down to the drawing room, where Quentin is drinking his brandy. Mustn't sleep, he tells himself drowsily--too much to do before I leave, but maybe...just for a minute... The glass begins to fall, as in Charity/Pansy's vision."
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The Robservations references the quote well but once again it leaves out a bit...
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Nice photo of Quentin today. Looks as if he's ready to celebrate New Year's Eve early!
Out of context it definitely looks that way:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1228ds_0.jpg)
[santa_cheesy]
Though in context things are a lot more dire for poor Quentin!! Someone's about to have their way with him - and not in a good way that he'll enjoy!! [nodno]
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Tuesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #554 (1968) - Nicholas - 'Too bad you had to open that door, Jennings. I could almost pity you, knowing what MUST be in store for you now.'
From "Robservations 7/10/02 - #554/555 - Guess Who's a Vampire Now?"Tom Jennings appears, startling Nicholas. I finished the wiring, the handyman says--was there anything else you wanted, Mr. Blair? No, says Nicholas, it's late, you'd better go. Tom wants to check out the cellar, see what else needs doing, but Nicholas assures him the cellar is in good condition. Tom wants to check the foundations and barges into the room Nicholas never had a chance to lock. He's surprised to see the coffin, which Nicholas says was there when he moved in.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0554-2.jpg)
Tom is surprised and rather grossed out, but Nicholas says it's empty and he's getting rid of it--it was probably left as a practical joke. Tom doesn't find it funny. He says he'd better be going, and leaves, quickly. Nicholas says, "Too bad you had to open that door, Jennings. I could almost pity you, knowing what must be in store for you now."
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The Robservations is back to referencing the quote perfectly...
And I've mentioned this before, but this is one of my all-time favorite eps. I love how it all unfolds because there are so many great moments, and citing but a few: Barnabas' panic at the howling dogs, Tom Jennings being attacked in the woods, and Julia proclaiming that "Somewhere in our midst there is another vampire." All very gripping and signalling the show was taking a new and exciting turn...
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And BTW, when it comes to today's quote, Burke isn't referring to his virginal virtues. [ghost_nowink] [ghost_cheesy]
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Ah, the insidious Nicholas Blair at his most eeee-vil!
And here's the screen capture for anyone who missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/1229ds_4.jpg)
Though as evil as he is in that scene, I think he's even more eeee-vil in the scene is which he taunts an already distraught and confused Barnabas about having seen him behaving oddly in the woods while presenting it in a guise of concern for Barnabas. Love it!
It's Nicholas, who asks for Carolyn. She went to town, says Julia, and Nicholas observes how distressed she is. She tells him about Vicki's disappearance, and he expresses his concern and hope she's all right. That accounts for Barnabas' odd behavior in the woods, says Nicholas. He saw him running, and he had a strange expression on his face, distorted as though he were angry or frightened, and he seemed to be running from something--curious, most curious, says Nicholas, smiling, and Julia watches this scene intently.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0554-3.jpg)
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Wednesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #209 (1967) - Mrs. Johnson - 'Oh, you MUST have meant the Collinsport cemetery. That's the regular town cemetery.'
From "#0208/0209: Abbreviated Robservations 10/17/01: Collins Family Jewels"Mrs. Johnson enters the study to find Willie looking through Collins family history books.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0209-2.jpg)
He shmoozes her up and learns the location of the family mausoleum in Eagle Hill Cemetery.
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We're back to the Robservations that barely have any detail, which is why there's no reference to the quote at all. So, it's probably needless to say that I found the quote completely by accident. Once again I was checking an ep for a "MUST" quote that turned out not to be in the ep it was indicated to be a part of. But I'd decided I wanted something with Mrs. Johnson so I just let her eps on the disc play and I was rewarded with finding the quote that I did.
But anyway, what actually happens in the part of the scene leading up to and a bit after the quote is that after mentioning that David got him into stories about the Collins family, Willie tells Mrs. Johnson about the one that Naomi Collins was supposedly buried with jewels that were given to her by a pirate. When he asks if she's heard that one, Mrs. J. says she's heard all the legends but she also says that she wouldn't know if it's true because she doesn't think about things that don't concern her (since when?! [santa_grin]). She then adds that the dead should rest where they belong and adds that she's buried on Eagle's Hill. And after Willie questions that, Mrs. J. explains Eagle's Hill is a cemetery just outside of town. Willie asks if that's where all the Collinses are buried, but Mrs. J. explains that's the only Collins family buried there because the rest are in the regular Collins cemetery (funny how we never ever seem to have seen that cemetery). Curious, Mrs. J. wonders why Willie asked, to which he says that he thinks he passed it the other afternoon when he was out for a drive and adds that it's a couple of miles to the south. But Mrs. J. corrects him that it's five miles north. And after Willie says he guesses he was mistaken is when Mrs. J. delivers what's quoted and shortly adds that she doesn't want to talk about cemeteries and death because she doesn't like it. To that Willie says he's only interested in the old legends, like the one about Naomi and the pirate. And when Mrs. J. wonders what's so interesting about that, Willie says he just wonders if it's true, if the pirate did give her those jewels, if she did take them with her to her grave? And after Mrs. J. says she wouldn't know, then tells him to be sure to put away the books, and then leaves, Willie's mind is definitely racing with the possibilities.
Willie cleverly manipulated Mrs. Johnson to tell him the exact info he wanted to know. But then, once someone gets Mrs. Johnson talking, it's often quite easy to get her into imparting almost any sort of info in spite of herself...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding today's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #76 (1966) - Burke - 'Well, I didn't give them away. I didn't sell them or lend them, therefore, they MUST have been stolen.'
From "#0075/0076: Robservations 07/13/01: No More Pretense"Because you don't happen to agree with the jury, accuses Roger, you think you can come here and steal Collinwood! Not steal, says Burke, I've never stolen anything--not even five years out of a man's life. Are you insinuating that I stole five years from your life? asks Roger. I didn't give them away, says Burke--I didn't sell or lend them, therefore, they must have been stolen--by you--you should have served that time, not me. You have not one iota of proof for what you say! says Roger. I will have, says Burke, see, I don't put much faith in the old adage that murder will out--because I don't think it will out by itself, it has to be pried out with some sort of lever. And you think you have found that lever, says Roger. I think Bill Malloy found it, says Burke--and what he can find, I can. It is all dead, buried and forgotten, says Roger. Not forgotten, not for one minute, says Burke, not have I forgotten the reason I came to Collinsport!
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The Robservations references the quote pretty much perfectly again...
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Soon 2020 will be in all our rear view mirrors (thank heavens) and with the arrival of 2021 will come this slideshow's second sub-theme. We're calling it "31 Days Of Come, I Must Be Going - Stay, I Must Be Leaving". Quotes will of course feature "MUST" but also some form of "COME," "GO," "STAY," "LEAVE" or even combinations thereof. lt will become quite clear once Midnite's quotes start to play out...
I hope Midnite enjoys picking out quotes for this sub-theme as much as I did for "30 Days Of To Tell Or Not To Tell" back in June. And I hope you all enjoy it as well... [santa_smiley]
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding today's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #95 (1966) - Vicki - 'He told me that he'd been killed by someone in Collinsport, and I MUST LEAVE Collinwood because I'm in danger.'
From "#0095/0096: Robservations 07/27/01: Roger or Burke?"You saw a ghost? he asks--are you serious? I told you you'd think I'd lost my mind, says Vicki. I don't think that for a minute, he says, but I do think you'd better explain. How can I explain something that defies description, something that was unreal, something I KNOW couldn't exist? asks Vicki--I saw the ghost of Bill Malloy--he ran the cannery for Mrs. Stoddard--he was killed on Lookout Point, and he fell from the rocks. I know all about him, my dad told me, says Frank--this thing you saw, it looked like Malloy. It was Mr. Malloy, says Vicki, it even sang his favorite song, "What Do You Do With a Drunken Sailor"--and it spoke to me. It SPOKE to you? he asks. Yes, he told me he'd been killed by someone in Collinsport, and I must leave because I'm in danger, explains Vicki. Where did you see this whatever it was you saw? he asks. In a locked up room in the closed-off section of the house, she says--it appeared from no where.
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And again the Robservations references the quote perfectly...
(And apparently someone forgot that nowhere is one word. But then, that's not the first typo we've come across in the Robservations. And it sometimes happens to the best of us...)
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #156 (1967) - Liz - 'Inside the cottage, Laura. Laura, GO. Not David. Laura MUST GO.'
From "#0156/0157: Robservations 09/10/01: Liz in Serious Trouble"2 AM - The clock beside Liz ticks. Walking up the stairs, I was walking up the stairs, she murmurs--the storm, lightning, I was walking through the storm, yes, walking--where?--the cottage--that's right--inside, Laura, inside the cottage! Laura! She sits up. Laura, go, not David, Laura must go!--threaten--don't threaten me!--inside the cottage--I remember now--Vicki, Roger, come quickly, I remember, inside Laura's cottage, that's where it was, inside Laura's cottage! She leaves her bed and puts on her robe, then spots a dark figure in front of the window, silhouetted in lightning. Roger? Vicki? asks Liz. Is that you, Carolyn? Who's there? The figure comes closer. Who is it? Answer me! Who's there? Who is it?(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0156-3.jpg)
Answer me! Liz screams, covering her face. The figure disappears. Liz grabs onto the bedpost and clings to it, sinking down.
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And once again the Robservations references the quote perfectly...
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I'm sorry I missed Willie and Mrs. Johnson! I will have to go back and watch that episode.
So, Eagle Hill cemetery, at least in the Spring of 1967, was five miles outside town. Yet later on, I seem to recall, people living at the Great House visit the cemetery on foot. Fascinating. Of course, not nearly as extreme as the space-warp between Collinwood and Windcliff--I think it varied from being around 100 miles away to a lengthy afternoon stroll from the estate...
G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding today's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #211 (1967) - Caretaker - 'Oh no, the living MUST LEAVE. They MUST NEVER COME here again.'
From "#0210/0211: Robservations 10/18/01: The Courtly Cousin From England"A dog barks as Jason touches a tombstone outside the mausoleum. Go away! calls the caretaker. Who's there? asks Jason. Only the dead, says the caretaker, now go away. He joins Jason outside. I'm looking for someone, says Jason, a young man, he might be here. The living must leave here, insists the caretaker, must never come here again--he should never have come here, I should never have let him stay--the last living man I'll ever allow here, mumbles the caretaker, no one may ever come here again. Look, old man, I don't know who you are, says Jason, but if there was a young man here, I want to know what he did, when he was here and where he went.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0211-3.jpg)
Sacrilege! Says the caretaker, resentfully, disturbing the dead!--criminal, that's what he is--he pretended to be someone he wasn't. If that were a crime, we'd all be in jail, says Jason--now, what did he want here--what did he do? He said he was a Collins, but I knew he wasn't, says the caretaker, he said he wanted to pay his respects--but he has no respect.
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And again the Robservations references the quote almost perfectly...
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I'm sorry I missed Willie and Mrs. Johnson!
This was the screen capture for you and anyone else who may have missed it:
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding today's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #377 (1795) - Jeremiah - 'I MUST LEAVE this room! LEAVE this house! LEAVE this town!'
From "#0376/0377: Robservations 02/28/02: Andre Takes Control--He Thinks"He walks away, tells her that when he's alone in his room, he doesn't feel this fever for her; then returns to her side and kisses her face. Let everyone in the house know, insists Josette. we must be together! Jeremiah succumbs, then cries out this can't be--he is leaving Collinsport, now, tonight. He races from the room. Josette is upset and confused.
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The Robservations barely references the quote but at least it does reference it slightly...
And this is not only the third quote from this ep, it's the third quote from this scene. The first (Jeremiah - 'Because I MUST!') was back on August 22nd and the second (Jeremiah - 'It MUST! Or everyone will know!') was back on October 22nd.
And interestingly enough there are actually several "MUST" lines in this scene. And as I mentioned back on August 22nd, one that we're still holding onto will fit in perfectly with a future sub-theme. Though while we know what that sub-theme will be, we've yet to decide when it will come up...
This "MUST" line is the one we were holding onto - and we were holding onto it for this "31 Days Of Come, I Must Be Going - Stay, I Must Be Leaving" sub-theme...
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That's a wonderful shot of Mrs Johnson with Willie! I love the angle.
Thanks, MB!
cheers, Gothick
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding today's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #661 (1969) - Barnabas - 'This time she went to the gallows and died. What I MUST do now is GO back a few hours before that time to save her.'
From "Robservations 9/24/02 - #660-661 - A Trip Back to the Past"Barnabas kneels besides Vicki's grave and tells Julia he must go back in time to help her. Julia kneels with him and says it's isn't necessary--Vicki went to the past once before and when she was about to be hanged, she was somehow returned to the present.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0661-1.jpg)
Only because there was someone in the present to take her place, says Barnabas--and the tombstone is proof--this time Vicki went to the gallows and died--I must go back a few hours before that and save her. What would you do? she asks. I'd change the events that took place the day she was hanged, he replies.
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The Robservations references the quote fairly perfectly...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding today's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #642 (1968) - Carolyn(speaking as Magda) - 'You MUST stop them! He MUST STAY where he is.'
From "Robservations 9/11/2 - #641/642 - Insane Love/Who is Magda?""You must stop them!" she begs--"He must stay where he is." Stokes asks who she is, and she responds, "Magda! My curse. . .my curse!" She screams the words. Stokes asks what curse. Carolyn screams and Chris grabs her into his arms, halting everything. "Stop it!" cries Chris. Stokes tells them all that whoever was there, is gone.
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The Robservations references the quote perfectly...
And this is the third quote from this ep. The first (Prof. Stokes - 'You MUST wait for word from him. He's trying to reach you, Vicki. He's trying. You believe that.') was back on August 31st - and the second (Carolyn(possessed during a seance) - 'He MUST NOT come back!') was back on October 21st.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #796 (1897) - Julianka - 'I MUST GO in one moment. I MUST find the one thing that will draw them here-- it will not fail-- the new blood of the orris root.'
From "Robservations 1/5/03 - #796/797 - Quentin's Bacon is Saved; Another Curse"Old House - Julianka lights candles (including a black one, of course). She holds up a glass of nightshade, "a gift of the devil god for those who hunt rest without peace." The devil's thatch, a gift to remind us that agony is not only human, for the spirit lives on, and when there is spirit, there is agony. Great god of the distant mountains, beloved of my people, help me tonight when the moon begins its downward path--give me the power that was my mother's--let me help this man." She holds her hands in prayer. Barnabas and Quentin enter. She looks at the latter and says, I see the sign over his head. Rest, she tells Quentin. He sinks down on the purple thing and asks, can you cure me? She nods. Are you sure? he asks--if you use the hand, might I not turn into something even more frightening?(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0796-3.jpg)
Not if the ancient gods are with us, she says--and they will be--I must go in a moment, find the one thing that will draw them here--it will not fail-- the new blood of the orris root. Quentin turns away, disgusted. "You do not believe me," says Julianka. "You will..
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The Robservations references the quote almost perfectly...
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Oops - I forgot to mention that today's quote is the second from the ep. The first (Julianka - 'I MUST begin at the moment when the moon begins to descend to the earth, the moment before the moon disappears, for when it does, it MUST take the curse with it to the underside of time.') was back on May 30th.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #976 (1970) - Roger - 'I am... but I'm, um... there's something I MUST do before I GO to bed.'
From "Robservations 6/11/03 - #976-977 - Tragic Attack"Liz paces the foyer. Roger, it must be the animal I've seen before, she says, but it's not an ordinary animal--it wears clothes and walks like a man! I've got the police combing the grounds, says Roger--how's Carolyn? I put her to bed, she says, and had Julia give her a sedative--you should go to bed yourself, you're tired. There's something I must do before I go to bed, says Roger--just something I promised Barnabas I'd do. He bids her good night. Liz, seemingly puzzled by his mysterious errand, goes into the drawing room.
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The Robservations references the most important part of the quote perfectly, though it skips the introductory part...
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Nice photo of Big Lou today.
Thanks, MB and Midnite!
G.
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Nice photo of Big Lou today.
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Thanks. I tried to capture him in a classic Roger stance...
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #993 (1970PT) - Hannah - 'All I know is I MUST LEAVE this house.'
From "#0992/0993: Robservations 06/23/03: Has Angelique Returned?"Quentin races to Hannah's side. What happened? he asks. "My throat!" she cries. "Light the lights, quick!" He does as she asks. Whatever is throttling Hannah lets go. She gasps out to Quentin, a hand was choking me!. Sounding as if he doesn't believe her, he insists, tell me what happened. She flatly informs him, I can't do anything to help you, because the spirit that roams these rooms won't be driven out--it wants to stay--and it's powerful--believe me, most powerful! There must be something that can be done, protests Quentin. Look! says Hannah, pointing to the desk drawer, which is opening by itself. What does it mean? asks Quentin. Look inside and see! blares Hannah. Quentin opens the drawer and takes out Bruno's sheet music, which has blood on it.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0993-4.jpg)
There's a note, says Quentin--"It must be tonight." In whose hand? she asks. I can't make that out, he says--it's printed; it's all got to mean something--Bruno, the music, the message. All I know is, says the terrified Hannah, I must leave this house! You mean you can't explain anymore of this? asks Quentin angrily. I'm too frightened to try, she admits. Promise me, he says, don't mention any of this to Bruno. Do you think he's implicated in some way? she asks. PROMISE ME! he shouts. She agrees--if I can, but please, I must go. He grabs her arm and orders, tell me if you find out anything more about this. She nods, pulling away, but cautions, expect nothing at all from me. Sounding as if she's going to cry, she runs off. The clock shows 10:10.
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The Robservations references the quote perfectly...
And this is the second quote from this ep. The first (Cyrus - 'Now also, you MUST take safeguards against any impurities or unbalances within the synthesis-- I mean, I have indicated how important and delicate this chemical is!') was back on October 14th...
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Aunt Hannah! Always great to see her, though she understandably is not at all happy here.
G.
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Aunt Hannah! Always great to see her, though she understandably is not at all happy here.
She's definitely not happy:
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But then, who would be after what had just happened? [snow_wink]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1092 (1970) - Julia - 'On October 14, 1839, the original Quentin wrote: "Tonight I do what I dread-- I MUST GO and see G at the cottage." G MUST mean Gerard, and the cottage MUST mean Rose Cottage-- Gerard MUST have lived there.'
From "#1091/1092: Robservations 09/04/03: Carolyn Finds the Playroom"Julia gets excited--listen, she says, and reads from the book, "On October 14th, 1839, the original Quentin wrote, “Tonight I do what I dread--I must go and see G at the cottage." G must mean Gerard, says Julia and the cottage must mean Rose Cottage--Gerard must have lived there. Yes, says Barn, and it also could be the cottage on the estate. If we only knew what Gerard's connection with the family was, says Julia--and he wasn't a servant, he wouldn't be living here--the original Quentin's diary doesn't mention him as a friend--I'll go to town tomorrow and check the real estate records again--I am sure, of all the clues, Rose Cottage seems to be the most important. I'm not sure it is, says Barnabas--the murder fascinates me--you'd think there would be some record of it in one of the diaries, but there hasn't been. If we learn about Rose Cottage, says Julia, we'll know about the murder, too, I don't know why I feel so strongly about it, but I do.
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Again the Robservations references the quote perfectly - and it's the very first quadruple "MUST" quote. Perhaps even the only such quote we'll see...
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Great post, as always, MB. The Robservations made me wonder what might have happened if Barnabas had also bitten Maggie. Would she have revealed who the mystery vampire was? Would Barnabas have had the same power over her as he did earlier? It would have given Frid and KLS (and Wandrey, if the Roxanne reveal came earlier) something interesting to play. And it would have been a twist that the show had never done before.
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[pointing-up] Oh, I like that idea a lot! It's too bad you weren't writing the show. [snow_wink]
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The reason why two recent days were missing in the slideshow is because I had a quite unexpected health issue and I needed to have it treated at a hospital and they kept me there two days to make sure things were fully dealt with. And if there was at least one upside, I found out I don't have Coronavirus. Not that I thought I did, but where I live cases are currently raging. They gave me a rapid covid test so that if I was fine they could put me in what they termed the "clear" section of the hospital and thankfully that's where I went. In fact, I was practically completely clear of any other patients because my room was at the end of a corridor and as quiet as it could be. I barely had contact with anyone who didn't need to check my vitals or serve me food. And honestly, it was almost like a vacation because I was completely waited on. [snow_wink] But now I'm back to reality where I have to do everything for myself again. [snow_cheesy]
The slideshow entry that would have shown up on the 11th will be posted right after I get the capture for it...
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I'm sorry that you had to go into the hospital but I'm very relieved that everything worked out.
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[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #1116 (1840) - Gerard - 'Now Samantha, you MUST STAY here and take care of yourself. Everything will be all right once we find her.'
From "#1115/1116: Robservations 09/22/03: Roxanne in Love"Collinwood - Samantha sits on the sofa, sniffing smelling salts. She tells the pacing Gerard, you shouldn't worry about me--you've got to go to the police. Yes, he says, I'll help the police search the grounds--you must stay here and take care of yourself, everything will be all right as soon as we find her. He leaves. Sam leans back with the smelling salts.
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And again the Robservations references the quote almost perfectly...
And this is the capture for it:
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I'm very relieved that everything worked out.
Thanks. Everything definitely worked out, and my stay was almost enjoyable. Everyone who stays in a hospital should be as lucky as it to be as pleasant. And another upside was that it was a nice change of scenery. Not that I don't leave my house, but these days I only do so a few times a month and only to do necessary errands like buying food...
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[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #1221 (1841PT) - Catherine - 'Morgan, the lottery has been held. We agreed on the move beforehand. I MUST GO into the room.'
From "#1220/1221: Robservations 12/23/03: Morgan's Sacrifice"The lottery has been held, she says, we agreed on the rules beforehand, I must go into the room. Oh, but darling, he objects, hugging her, it isn't fair!--we've only been married such a short time--you don't understand, one thing or another may happen to you--you may die or go insane--I can't bear the thought of that, and won't let it happen to you--I want to take your place. The family would never allow it, she insists. He rises from the sofa--I'll order a carriage, he says, we can be gone long before dusk. What are you saying? she demands. I'm going to take you away from here--as far as it will go. Do you think that will solve anything? she asks. If it will keep you out of the room, I'm willing to do it, yes, he says. This family has believed in this curse for a very long time, she says, and they all say that you can't run from it--it will find you wherever you go.
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And the Robservations references the quote perfectly...
And this is the capture for it:
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MB, I am so relieved you are OK! And that feels truly miraculous that you had a quiet room and mostly pleasant stay in the hospital. Great as well that you got a clean bill of health on Corona. I have to take a rapid test weekly because I'm working on site (in a huge building, usually with only 2 or 3 other people on the same floor as me).
Today's shot of Liz is gorgeous! Thank you so much for your diligent efforts.
Best wishes for a smooth, comfortable convalescence,
G.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #51 (1966) - Liz - 'I suppose we have to expect that if Mr. Malloy DOESN'T COME back soon. He MUST have known his absence would cause people to wonder.'
From "#0051/0052: Robservations 06/22/01: Dead Man Body Surfing"Matthew sips tea or coffee in his cottage. He has just turned off the light when Liz comes to the door. He invites her in and turns the light back on. Is there something wrong? he asks. I don't know, she says, is there? Not that I know of, he says. She sits in a rocking chair and says it seems odd--Carolyn and Miss Winters were so positive. It's tricky light, says Matthew, at first glance, I thought I saw what they were taking about--even with the flashlight, I couldn't tell from the top of the hill--that's why I went all the way down--t'wasn't easy, not knowing what I'd find there. What did you expect to find? asks Liz. To tell you the truth, says Matthew, I expected to find Mr. Malloy. Liz sits up in he chair--why? she asks. His disappearance isn't exactly a family secret, says Matthew, siting across from her--he has lots of friends in Collinsport--all of them wondering. What are they saying? she asks. Not much of anything, just wondering, says Matthew. Don't they simply assume he's away on business? asks Liz. No, says Matthew, they don't, he was a man of habits--one of them was to drive into Bangor in his own car, yet it's sitting in front of his house. Where do you imagine he might have gone? asks Liz. I couldn't say, says Matthew. It doesn't make sense, she says, he was looking into something very important for me--he wouldn't just walk off without saying anything. No, he wouldn't, agrees Matthew. Then what do you think what has happened to him? she asks. I'd like to know that myself, he says, I'd like to find out before they start making a lot of inquiries at the house, tromping on the grounds and takin' pictures and messing around with things that don't concern them. I suppose we have to expect that if Mr. Malloy doesn't come back soon, says Liz--he must have known his absence would cause people to wonder--why do you suppose he's staying away like this? Maybe he was kept away by something he couldn't help, suggests Matthew. Maybe, says Liz--would you mind very much showing me what it was you saw, so I can at least get rid of Carolyn's fears? He goes to find the flashlight and they leave the cottage.
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And the Robservations references the quote perfectly
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MB, I am so relieved you are OK! And that feels truly miraculous that you had a quiet room and mostly pleasant stay in the hospital. Great as well that you got a clean bill of health on Corona.
No one is more surprised that my hospital stay was so pleasant than I am. I really lucked out by getting the "clear" section of the hospital and the room that I did.
I have to take a rapid test weekly because I'm working on site (in a huge building, usually with only 2 or 3 other people on the same floor as me).
What may have surprised me more than my stay was how the rapid test felt. They warned me that many people find it quite unpleasant but I didn't think it was that bad. Maybe that's because they built it up so much that when I did feel it I didn't think it was as terrible as they made it sound. But better it work out that way...
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MB, sorry about your health issue, but glad it came out the right way!! And nice that your hospital stay was "pleasant"!!
I thought the rapid test wasn't too reliable, so I'm surprised a hospital would use that to determine being in the "clear" section.
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Today's shot of Liz is gorgeous!
And here it is for those who may have missed it:
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I tried to capture Liz when she looked like she was really trying to figure out why Bill was so incommunicado?
For reasons that aren't apparent at the time, the best part of that scene is the Matthew part of it. [snow_wink]
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I thought the rapid test wasn't too reliable, so I'm surprised a hospital would use that to determine being in the "clear" section.
(There are a few different rapid tests now, some much more reliable than others. The hospital didn't administer the saliva test, it was the full swab the nose version. That's why they tried to warn me about how unpleasant it could be.)
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Today's capture of Barnabas and Maggie is really good. I don't feel it's ever been really emphasized just how transgressive that storyline was in 1967. Maybe daytime writers don't think that much about it because kidnapping storylines became so popular later, I guess from the 1970s onwards. I've often wondered if DC or the writers deciding to put Maggie through yet another kidnapping storyline in PT 1970 influenced KLS's decision to leave.
I read on a social media group a few months ago about a kidnapping storyline (maybe from a 1980s or 1990s soap opera) where this woman was buried alive but in a coffin with HVAC. The kidnapper, some madwoman (sorry can't recall the soap) would visit her periodically to gloat about how she was taking the woman's man and other possessions away from her. Sounded really whacky. I believe the victim was eventually released, no doubt with hair, eyeliner and lipstick flawlessly styled.
G.
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #239 (1967) - Barnabas - 'You MUST learn to never LEAVE me. You MUST STAY with me always.'
From "#0239/0240: Robservations 11/8/01:"Barnabas, sad and angry, accuses Josette of lying to him and trying to leave him.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0239-4.jpg)
"You must never leave me," he warns, and lurches at her menacingly. Maggie screams.
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The Robservations (which is again in a period where there isn't as much detail as there will be) references the first half of the quote pretty well but ignores the second half completely...
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Today's capture of Barnabas and Maggie is really good.
Thanks. And here it is for anyone who might have missed it:
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I don't feel it's ever been really emphasized just how transgressive that storyline was in 1967. Maybe daytime writers don't think that much about it because kidnapping storylines became so popular later, I guess from the 1970s onwards. I've often wondered if DC or the writers deciding to put Maggie through yet another kidnapping storyline in PT 1970 influenced KLS's decision to leave.
An interesting possibility. Though if some soap actresses had problems with their characters being kidnapped multiple times they wouldn't have had jobs. [ghost_nowink] And it wasn't even limited to soap actresses because for example, take Kate Jackson's run on The Rookies. Even though the show was on for four years, the events on the show supposedly took place over 9 months, and during those months Jackson's Jill Danko was kidnapped three or four times. If that had happened in real life I can't help but think that by the end of those 9 months Jill would have been in a padded room, quite possibly babbling to herself! [ghost_wink] Though, of course, she was nowhere near that traumatized on the show. I mean, by the end of the series it was like Jill single-handedly ran the entire hospital all by herself, showing up in any and every section of the hospital whether it made sense or not! [ghost_cheesy]
I read on a social media group a few months ago about a kidnapping storyline (maybe from a 1980s or 1990s soap opera) where this woman was buried alive but in a coffin with HVAC. The kidnapper, some madwoman (sorry can't recall the soap) would visit her periodically to gloat about how she was taking the woman's man and other possessions away from her. Sounded really whacky. I believe the victim was eventually released, no doubt with hair, eyeliner and lipstick flawlessly styled.
Not that I was watching then, but that was Days of Our Lives (and the kidnapper/madwoman was played by the brilliant Louise Sorel). And you're probably dead on that the victim was released with hair, eyeliner and lipstick flawlessly styled. I mean, after being trapped in a ragging fire, Erica Kane on All My Children eventually escaped with every hair in place and not a smudge of soot of her face or even her white dress! [ghost_grin]
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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #381 (1795) - Angelique - 'You MUST GO downstairs first. We wouldn't want them to think that we've been up here together, would we?'
From "#0380/0381: Robservations 03/04/02: Wedding Interruptus"Angelique, watching from the fire, tells Ben now they have to wait--Barnabas will be changed. Upset, Ben says he doesn't want to see his master different, sad, but Angelique wants him to view her bitchy handiwork. He tells her again how mean she is. She says they must go downstairs separately, and he leers, "Why? Do you think they'll think there's somethin' between us?" She orders him not to make her angry, or she'll turn him into a moth, and he calls her a mean, unmerciful woman. Respect me, she warns.
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The Robservations references the spirit of the quote but not the specifics...
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[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #537 (1968) - Prof. Stokes - 'Julia, you MUST COME. It's Adam. You remember that name, don't you? Adam?'
From "Robservations 6/25/02 - #536/537 - Separate Sets of Mourners"The cat fight is interrupted by a knock at the door. It's Prof. Stokes,looking for Julia. He is glad to see her, and says he was playing chess with a friend of his, and the friend was taken ill. He wants Julia to come with him. He notices how upset she is, and she says he must find someone else. No, he insists, I can't. She says she's just come in from a case, she'll find him someone else, she says distractedly, and Cassandra tries to plead exhaustion on Julia's behalf-she's been saying incredible things to her tonight and she thinks Stokes had better not bother her. "Yes, and you know that exactly, don't you?" Julia says as Stokes gazes back and forth between the two women. Cassandra tells Julia to get some sleep and heads upstairs, telling Stokes she's sorry she can't help him. Stokes and Julia go into the drawing room and he closes the doors. He is perplexed, and she says she's had enough. He tells her the patient is Adam, and she must come. He's had a strange attack-I think he's dead--think it, but don't believe it-you must come.
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And again the Robservations references the spirit of the quote but not the specifics...
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[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #750 (1897) - Beth - 'I'm sorry, Quentin, but I MUST GO.'
From "Robservations 1/2/03 - 750-751 - Quentin's Terror Begins"Beth has packed her belongings in a suitcase, which she closes. She glances through the window.and begins tying a hat on her head. Quentin comes in, joyously holding and pawing her. "You decided to come with me, eh?" he asks. Yes, she says, pulling away from him. You don't sound very enthused, he complains. Beth turns to look at him, then asks, why do you want me to go with you? That's obvious, he says, for a long time--"I love you, Beth." I've been thinking about us since the other night, she says, and if we are going away, you must be honest--you don't want me along because you love me, because I'm not sure you love me--or anyone (wise gal). Quentin doesn't answer, but turns away from her when he denies what she said. You want me with you, says Beth, because you're the kind of person who can't ever be alone or do anything alone--people mean nothing to you, you use them and when you're tired and bored, you discard them in favor of new ones. If that's the way you feel, he asks gently, why have you decided to come with me? I love you, she says, and care about what happens to you--every instinct tells me not to go, but I'm going anyway. He takes her in his arms and assures her, you won't regret it, then plants a big kiss on her. I'll take you back to the carriage, he says. I have something to do, she says, a personal matter in Collinsport. There isn't time, he says desperately--it will be dark soon, we must leave. Beth, however, insists, I must go.
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And again the Robservations references the quote but not all of it...
And BTW, Quentin doesn't say "we must leave," he actually says " we gotta get out of here."
And this is actually the second quote from this ep. The first (Sandor - 'We MUST make plans to leave here after tonight') was back on September 7th. It could have been a part of this month's sub-theme but, obviously, we didn't start the "31 Days Of Come, I Must Be Going - Stay, I Must Be Leaving" sub-theme until this month. [snow_wink]
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[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #979 (1970) - Jeb - 'We MUST LEAVE here. We MUST.'
From "Robservations 6/12/03 - #978-979 - Barnabas Turns to Ang; Widows' Hill Again"Jeb returns to Collinwood. I wonder if the shadow will still be awaiting me in this house?--has she tricked me? Hesitantly, he enters the house, looking around the dark foyer warily. He turns on the light and stares around himself, then enters the drawing room, turns on lights there, but sees no shadow. Carolyn! he calls eagerly. She comes running downstairs. It's all over, he says, dancing her around, the shadow is gone. She hugs him. We're free! he exults, it's gone! They hug enthusiastically. Are you sure? she asks--what happened? I had to put it on Nicholas, says Jeb--he's dead--he was going to kill me, explains Jeb, trying to hypnotize me, I took the shadow from my pocket, placed it on his heart--he screamed, and I ran out, I didn't even see the shadow--it's over!--when I think of all I put you through when all I wanted to do was give you happiness--now I will--we must leave here; go to anyplace, away from all this. Where would that be? she asks, will we find one, or will there be someone there who hates you as much as Nicholas Blair does? No, says Jeb. How will you be sure? she asks--why did he hate you so? It's all gone, in the past, insists Jeb, no point in discussing it--let's just leave here tonight. We ran away once before, she reminds him. The shadow was on me then, says Jeb--this time it's different, we can forget everything that happened here. Yes, says Carolyn, hugging him, we can. I promise you that wherever we go, it will be different, he says. She looks unsure.
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And once again the Robservations references the quote but not all of it...
And this is actually the second quote from this ep. The first (Nicholas - 'You MUST revenge this--Jeb Hawkes MUST die!') was back on May 18th...
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[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #1057 (1970PT) - Roxanne - 'No. I can't STAY here any longer. I MUST GO.'
From "#1056/1057: Robservations 08/08/03: More Death; A Near-Miss Rescue"Roxanne enters. Why did you kill him? she asks Barnabas, who rises to his feet, delighted to see her. Are you referring to Claude North? he asks--I didn't kill him, Stokes did! I don't believe you, says Roxanne--you killed him and you must die for it! She holds up the dagger at stabbing height. Barnabas recognizes it as the dagger he saw in the secret room--where did you get it? he asks. It was Claude's, and mine, says Roxanne, it belonged to the two of us--it brought us together in a way no two people have been brought together before (so romantic)! He made me take a vow on it--that I would kill anyone who harmed him(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/1057-3.jpg)
--and I intend to keep that vow. Claude is dead, says Barnabas, and no longer has a hold over you, you are free. I made a promise, she says. He forced you to make it, says Barn, you didn't do it freely--you cannot hold to it any longer. I've GOT to, she insists, raising the dagger, but instead she drops it and begins to cry. Barnabas puts his hands on her shoulders--it's all right, he assures her. Am I free, really free? she asks. Yes, you are, he says. I don't know, it frightens me, she says, I'm lost without him! There are others to comfort you, says Barn. No, I needed Claude, and he's dead, dead, she says. Sit down, he suggests. I can't stay here anymore, insists Roxanne, I've got to go. I need your help, he pleads. I can't help anyone, she says. Yes you can, he says, you can tell Hamilton exactly what you know. The police? she asks. Yes, says Barn, you must tell prove to them... I can't talk to them, she objects, I wouldn't dare. You must--they won't hurt you, he assures her. I can't stay here any longer, she says, I must go--they couldn't keep me, I couldn't stand it! She runs off. Barnabas, begging, I need your help!, runs after her.
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The Robservations references the quote practically perfectly...
And this is actually the second quote from this ep. The first (Timothy Stokes - 'I want to cooperate, Inspector, but I MUST refuse to participate in such obvious idiocies') was back on November 25th...
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Today's episode brings up memories--it was one of 2 released by MPI on a special promo tape back circa 1992 as "the 1840 Flashback." It was exciting to see these at the time. I didn't get the Sci Fi Channel and hadn't seen these since 1970.
It was strange that I learned there was a rumor in fandom that Grayson played the ghost of Harriet Collins. The actress doesn't resemble Grayson at all. I figured the confusion occurred because nobody had seen this show since 1970 and people's episode log notes did indicate that crazy Daniel for some reason thought Julia was Harriet come back from the grave to haunt and taunt him.
G.
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Wednesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #1131 (1840) - Angerie - 'Harriet Collins, return again to the waters that are your grave, but know, you MUST COME to Daniel whenever he thinks of Angelique.'
From "#1131/1132: Robservations 10/20/03: Julia Under Zachary's Control"Don't let her touch me, says Daniel, you must make her go away! If I do, says Angelique, will all your memories of Barnabas and Angelique disappear with her? Yes, yes, please, please! he says. You must understand, warns Ang, that anytime you start to remember, she will come to you. I won't remember, he swears. No, says Ang, you will not remember anything, even this!--but it will lie deep in your consciousness. Daniel, nearly sobbing, Harriet still reaching to touch him, promises he will not remember. Angelique says she will send Harriet back to the waters that are he grave, but know that she must come to Daniel whenever he thinks of Angelique. Daniel is sobbing as Harriet's ghost fades.
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The Robservations references the quote quite well though not as a direct quote...
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Today's episode brings up memories--it was one of 2 released by MPI on a special promo tape back circa 1992 as "the 1840 Flashback." It was exciting to see these at the time. I didn't get the Sci Fi Channel and hadn't seen these since 1970.
Yes, the 1840 Flashback VHS was probably my my favorite of all the tapes MPI released back then for the same reasons you state. It was definitely thrilling to see two eps that hadn't been seen since 1970. And back then we had no idea if we would ever see the full 1840 storyline.
It was strange that I learned there was a rumor in fandom that Grayson played the ghost of Harriet Collins. The actress doesn't resemble Grayson at all. I figured the confusion occurred because nobody had seen this show since 1970 and people's episode log notes did indicate that crazy Daniel for some reason thought Julia was Harriet come back from the grave to haunt and taunt him.
For that reason plus the fact that in her 1840 Concordance Kathy Resch had identified Grayson as having played Harriet. But I strongly suspect that because all she had was audio tapes to go by, that mistake can also be traced back to the scene in which Daniel mistook Julia for Harriet...
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[spoiler]Wednesday's quote:
Ep #1131 (1840) - Angerie - 'Harriet Collins, return again to the waters that are your grave, but know, you MUST COME to Daniel whenever he thinks of Angelique.'[/spoiler]
Oops - I forgot to mention yesterday that Angerie = Angelique posing as Valerie. [snow_smiley]
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Thursday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Thursday's quote:
Ep #1232 (1840PT) - Josette - 'But you know what the doctor said. You need complete rest— you MUST STAY in bed.'
From "#1232/1233: Robservations 01/07/04: Daphne Falls Ill"Old House - Daphne, wearing a pretty white nightgown, comes downstairs. Josette, shocked to see her out of bed, asks, what are you doing? I want to be here, insists Daphne, to greet Bramwell when he comes home. But you know what the doctor said, protests Josette--you need complete rest--you must stay in bed. When is he coming home? asks Daphne. Soon, promises Josette, very soon. She helps the ill young woman slowly back upstairs..
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Again the Robservations references the quote quite well though not as a direct quote...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Friday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Friday's quote:
Ep #61 (1966) - Maggie - 'My Pop. He's not in the kitchen. He MUST HAVE GONE out the back way.'
From "#0061/0062: Robservations 06/29/01:An Unwelcome Guest"This is just about empty, Sam says of the bottle, I'll go get another one from the kitchen. He leaves. Burke watches after him--that's my story, he tells Vicki. It's just so hard to believe Mr. Collins would lie, says Vicki. Why not? asks Burke--it was his neck or mine. You could be wrong, says Maggie--you say you don't really remember. Yes, agrees Burke, I could be wrong--but I'm not. He smiles. Well, he says, I hope I haven't ruined your dinner party with all this ancient history. I'll see about getting dinner on the table, says Maggie, somewhat resentfully. And would you tell Sam to come out for a minute? Asks Burke--I miss his company. Maggie goes into the kitchen. Do you believe my story? asks Burke of Vicki. I don't know what I believe, she says. That's a beginning, anyway, says Burke. Maggie rejoins them and says he Pop isn't in the kitchen, and must have gone out the back way--what is it, Burke, I've got to know what's happening? He's running, says Burke. From what? demands Maggie. Himself, says Burke--from Sam Evans!
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Again the Robservations references the quote well though not as a direct quote...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Saturday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Saturday's quote:
Ep #200 (1967) - Liz - 'Yes. Yes, of course you MUST STAY.'
From "#0200/0201: Robservations 10/11/01: Willie and James Dean, Separated at Birth?"Roger comes over and orders Liz to tell him to leave tomorrow. Jason says yes, tell me to leave tomorrow, and I will, for that matter, tell me to leave tonight--you only need say the word. Say it, Liz, say it! says Roger. Stop it, she orders her brother, and Jason says yes, says it, Liz, I'm sure it won't reflect on our long, long friendship, and it certainly won't have any effect on the deep, deep understanding we've always shared. He gives her a significant look. The memories of other days, of your husband, Jason reminds her. Roger says she wants to forget completely about her husband, says Roger. Don't be so sure, says Jason, adding there are some memories he can't possibly LET her forget--so just say the word, the decision is yours, tell me to leave and I will-- immediately. "Liz, please!" begs Roger. Well, Liz, you must decide, says Jason, may I stay? Yes, of course you must stay, says Liz, stunning her brother. Liz! Says Roger, hurt. Jason smiles smarmily, saying if she wants him to stay, he will. "And thank you very much, Elizabeth, thank you very much indeed," says Jason, raising his glass to her. I'm very relieved, he says, looking at Roger, "now that we've had this out."
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And the Robservations gets most of the quote word for word, even if it skips the first "Yes".
Also, this is the third quote that's been used in the slideshow from this ep. The first (Liz - 'You MUST forgive Roger. He's quite puzzled by it all') was back on September 3rd and the second (Jason - 'Well, Elizabeth, you MUST decide') was back on October 17th. And not only are these three quotes from the same ep but they're from the same sequence in the ep...
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Before we move on to the next quote in the slideshow I have to say that I was very happy with how the screen capture for Saturday's quote turned out because I was able to capture each character at a point in their performance that was perfect for the moment -
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0123ds_0.jpg)
- Liz is trapped into there being only one way for her to respond, Roger is shocked by her response, and Jason is so smug about her response. It's the sort of screen capture you can only hope to be able to get...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Sunday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Sunday's quote:
Ep #378 (1795) - Josette - 'Oh I did not COME to discuss that. It's Jeremiah I wish to talk to you about. He MUST NOT GO.'
From "#0378/0379: Robservations 03/01/02: Get Married NOW!"Josette immediately runs downstairs to Barnabas, who spots the mark on her hand. She dismisses it as a bruise. Trancelike, she tells him to stop Jeremiah from leaving. She knows why he's going--he hates her and disapproves of her marriage to Barnabas!
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Once again we're in the Robservations period where there's very little detail so the quote is barely referenced - but there is enough detail to get across the main points leading up to the quote and what comes a bit after it so I don't need to explain those things myself...
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Monday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Monday's quote:
Ep #608 (1968) - Angelique - 'You MUST COME, Barnabas. You HAVE TO COME. I don't know what to do. You MUST COME to me now. Now. Now. Now. Now.'
From "Robservations 8/16/02 - #608/609 - Rivals For a Vampire's Affections"The dogs howl. Barnabas, at the Old House (in my favorite red smoking jacket and a scarf to hide his fang marks), is writing something. He is perturbed to hear first the dogs, then Angelique summoning him. You have to come to me, she pleads, I don't know what to do--come to me NOW! Barnabas tries to resist, but it's futile. Now! She demands. Barnabas, in a trance, heads out the door.
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The Robservations does a good job of referencing most of the quote - though, interestingly enough, it doesn't use the word "MUST," which is quite unusual for a Robservations because they often use "MUST" where no such use is in the actual ep...
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Great photo of Count Petofi and Magda. I'd forgotten that he expressed a "certain fondness" for her. It doesn't seem to make her feel any better. Great storyline!
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If you don't want to know the circumstances surrounding Tuesday's entry in this slideshow, then don't read any further...
[spoiler]Tuesday's quote:
Ep #820 (1897) - Petofi - 'I hope your brethren will not be too intemperate when they finally catch up with you. I have a certain fondness for you, uh, but you MUST GO now.'
From "Robservations #819-820"You know, says Petofi, as I do, that the gypsies are coming here--I suspect the town will be swarming with them. You already knew? she asks, perturbed. It wasn't an act of clairvoyance, I learned by accident, he replies. What will you do? she asks. Nothing, he says--they won't be looking for me unless they know I'm here--and they don't--the note suggests they are looking for you, he says. Help me, protect me, she says. If I protect you, says Petofi, they may find me, he points out--I'm reluctant to endanger my own life. Maybe they will find out you are in Collinsport, she suggests. They won't know unless you tell them, he says, and you won't betray me because you won't be able to speak or write my name! He touches her mouth with the magic hand--try to say it, he suggests. Magda can't do it! And you will not, he warns--is that quite clear?--I hope your brethren won't be too angry when they find you--I have a certain fondness for you, but you must go now. I don't want to go back to the Old House now, insists Magda. I have another visitor, he says, so get out.(http://www.dsboards.com/epimgs/0820-3.jpg)
She sneers, "I hope it's King Johnny himself!" then turns and leaves.
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With only a couple changes again it's a case that the Robservations does a good job of referencing the quote...
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Those are great, great, GREAT captures of Magda and the Count. And I know what I'm watching tonight.
Thanks, MB!
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Great photo of Count Petofi and Magda.
And here it is for those who may have missed it:
(http://www.dsboards.com/MUSTquoteimages/0126ds_0.jpg)
I'd forgotten that he expressed a "certain fondness" for her.
You're not the only one because I'd forgotten about that too. But as I always say, there's no way to remember everything about all the eps. Rediscovering these forgotten bits is the fun of watching the show over and over again.
It doesn't seem to make her feel any better.
No, not exactly. And judging by the expression on his face, Petofi doesn't have much sympathy for the position he's put Magda in. But then it's all about HIS safety...
Great storyline!
You're preaching to the choir there!! [snow_wink]
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Those are great, great, GREAT captures of Magda and the Count.
I particularly love Magda's sneer - no one could sneer like Grayson, not even James Storm as Gerard's Ghost.
And I know what I'm watching tonight.
I hope you enjoyed yourself. [snow_smiley]