Thanks for that link, MB.  I did play the interview out of simple curiosity to see what JD would say about the series.

Maybe the simple explanation of the difference in how the script is being described is that Zanuck and Atwood are suits who don't have a clue, while Depp is a fan and reads the material through a fan's eyes?

I thought HBC looked less than excited to be playing Julia in her Oscar clip.  I chalk it up to extreme nervousness as she realizes just WHOSE shoes she's stepping into--one of the most distinguished actresses of the 20th century!

I would love a stunt cameo for Mrs Johnson--I'm thinking Kathy Bates?

G.

Um, there's this actress who was on the show named Grayson Hall... you might have heard of her...

sighing,

G.

That featured shot on the Robs board of LeviaLiz giving a completely clueless Willie the freeze today is a hoot!  Love it!

Today's slide show also features the great scene of Lt. Costa visiting the Phoenix morgue.  Sy Tomashoff really earned his bacon that week. 

G.

Just love the shot from 1796 of Natalie and Abigail.  A rare humane moment for the latter.  It's always such a treat to see Grayson and Clarice working together.

G.

Hi MSC,

Louis was a veteran stage actor and did a lot of theatre during his various times of hiatus on DS.  I believe some of it was outside the city, actually.  I don't know about his contract or whether he was allowed to request leave at certain times or how it worked.  The Craig Hamrick book, at least the original edition (I never got hold of the revision) did not give any insight into this, as I recall.

G.

Thanks for these, MB.  That shot of Roger and Carolyn having a face-off is superb!

G.

Hi Janet, I think of the scene you mention as a very "Wuthering Heights" kind of moment.

Best, G.

Yes, Gerard, it can be done.  With an ironclad determination to ignore any postulate of logic, reality, or attempts at coherent continuity with previously established plot developments.

That's the real reason why we just can't get enough of this show!

cheers,

GothEEEEK