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[spoiler]Today's quote:
hoDS: Scene #161 (-1967: Ep #136) - Sheriff Patterson - 'I don't understand this. Alex MUST have seen something.'

From DC's hoDS script:

161    INT:  HALLWAY OUTSIDE TODD'S ROOM - NIGHT          161        TIGHT ON TODD.  As he moves down the hallway, CAMERA        TRUCKS IN FRONT OF HIM.  He stops momentarily as he        reaches part of hall parallel to first floor landing.        CAMERA PANS LEFT with him and as he passes this spot        we see another policeman with his back to us looking        out the window on first floor landing.  Todd continues        down hall as CAMERA TRUCKS IN BACK of him.  As he gets        to the entrance to Carolyn's room he stops.        TODD - CLOSE UP        As he reacts to what he sees.        SHERIFF AND STOKES - TODD'S POV        They are both looking out the window.  The Sheriff is        on the two-way radio.  HAND HELD CAMERA TRUCKS by bothby        doors into back hallway.  During this, Sheriff can be        heard ad libbing instructions to men below.

And the script doesn't reference Sheriff Patterson's quoted dialogue because all the dialogue that appears in Scene 161 in the film is unscripted. And the way Scene 161 plays out in the film is exactly as scripted until the point that Todd reaches the door to Carolyn's room and sees the sheriff and Stokes because at that point is where the unscripted dialogue begins. After actually hanging up the phone (not speaking on the two-way radio), the sheriff says, "They've got both men out of the car." And as the camera is panning to Todd's view of the back hallway, the sheriff is heard to say, "Doctor Hoffman is looking at them now." Then as Todd begins to make a move, Stokes is heard to ask, "Are they going to be all right?" To which the sheriff answers, "Yes, I think they're just badly shaken up," as Todd makes his way to the next section of the hallway. And then we see the sheriff in the command room as he says the quoted, "I don't understand this. Alex must have seen something." And then as Stokes asks, "Yes, but what?" Todd comes into view through the doorway. And after the sheriff replies, "I don't know," Todd comes into focus as the sheriff says on the two-way radio, "Hank, I want every available man to report to," and then completes with, "the front entrance immediately," as Todd is seen watching them. And then as Todd begins to move away and closer to the stairs, the sheriff is heard to say, "I'm on my way down." And at that point Todd begins to rush down the back stairs as the sheriff is heard to say, "We better check Todd now." Umm, too late!

And as with April's hoDS screen capture, I used one taken from the VHS -

- so that it would be in keeping with the dimensions of the screen captures from the original show, but this is what the Blu-ray looks like -

And Ep #136 now joins Eps #1, #5, #124, #198, #478, #659 and #904 as ones without any "must" lines. More to come...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1204 (1841PT[-1967: Ep #210]) - Possessed Melanie - 'But it MUST go on. Don't they realize that? The lottery MUST happen again. ::laughs::'

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!"

She laughs, chillingly.

The Robservations references the quote nearly perfectly...

And this is the third quote from this ep. The first (Possessed Melanie - 'They don't pay any attention to you, do they?--you TELL them what they MUST do, and then you die!') was back on June 1st of 2020, and the second (Melanie - 'But after the funeral, you MUST set her free.') was back on April 15th.

Plus, I know I've said this before, but I LOVE this scene. This is what I wrote about it back in June of 2020:

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...

And just a reminder, we've seen notations like "(1841PT[-1967])" before and know it means that an 1841PT quote has been substituted for what should have been a 1967 quote. But this time around "(1841PT[-1967: Ep #210])" means all that plus that the quote should have come from 1967's Ep #210 but that ep doesn't have any "must" lines to quote from. So, with that in mind, it means that Ep #210 now joins Eps #1, #5, #124, #136, #198, #478, #659 and #904 as ones without any "must" lines. More to come before too long...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #407 (1796) - Josette - 'Angelique, I'm going to tell you something and I MUST beg you to understand.'

From  "#0407/0408: Robservations 03/21/02: Bedrest For Barnabas"

It's a tense scene between Angelique, Josette and Natalie as the latter two try to explain that they're concerned about Barnabas and there was nothing improper going on. Josette admits to Angelique that she left because Barnabas felt her life in danger, but Angelique essentially tells them her husband's whereabouts are not their business and orders them out of her house when they become insistent.

Because it is in the period with much less detail, the Robservations doesn't reference the quote all. However, it comes up before Josette admits why she left...

Also, I feel the need to point out that when it comes to this section of the Robservations -

Nat begs them to forget the petty quarrels for now, and after again begging Angelique to help them, coldly says she hopes that, wherever Barn is, he's safe.

- while it is indeed Natalie who says it is no time for petty quarrels, she does not beg Angelique to help them, instead questioning why Angelique refuses to understand that something terrible may be happening, and it is not Natalie who says she hopes Barnabas is safe wherever he is, it is Josette who says it, and I wouldn't exactly say Josette does so "coldly."

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #508 (1968) - Sam - 'I MUST take you there.'

From  "Robservations 6/5/02 - #507/508 - Stokes Intervenes"

refusing to open the door unless the person knocking identifies himself/herself.  The knocking continues, relentlessly. "Who is at the door?" asks Stokes insistently. It's the blind Sam Evans, a friend. They are linked together, says Sam. "By whom?" demands Stokes, hearing Cassandra's laughter. Stokes refuses to allow Sam to lead him, but Sam warns him he'll die if he goes alone. "I will not die. . .here," says Stokes.

The Robservations doesn't reference the quote, but it does reference its circumstances...

Also, Sam doesn't identify himself by name: After Prof. Stokes refuses to answer the door unless the person knocking identifies themself and he asks, "Who is at the door?", the person says, "You do not know me." At that point Stokes opens the door to reveal Sam and a woman begins to laugh. Stokes asks, "Who are you?" but Sam simply says he's "a friend," which prompts Stokes to rightly question, "If I do not know you, how can you be a friend?" Sam answers that they are linked together, prompting Stokes to actually ask, "By what? By whom?" Then the persistent laughing causes Stokes to question, "Who is laughing?" and orders, "Show yourself, if you're not afraid." But no one appears. Sam then begins to beckon Stokes, but Stokes says, "No," and pushes himself past Sam saying, "I know the way." Sam says, "I will lead you," which prompts Stokes to again say, "No." And after that is when Sam delivers the quote, but Stokes insists, "No!" And then Sam claims, "You will die if you go by yourself." But Stokes replies, "I will not...die...here."

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1223 (1841PT[-1969: Ep #667]) - Jamorg - 'I'm sorry, Mrs. Collins, but I do not like to be spied on. I MUST have my privacy.'

From  "#1222/1223: Robservations 12/24/03: Morgan is Possessed"

What have they been saying about me downstairs? He asks.  Nothing, she assures him, everyone is as concerned about him as she is.  Being Collinses and suspicious by nature, he says, I expect they intend to keep me watched, don't they?  They haven't said anything about that, she tells him--if I can't appeal to you as my husband, perhaps you can try to understand me as a human being--this has come as a great shock to me--it's as thought my own husband were dead.  She sees him standing at the door.  I'm sorry, he says, but I do not like to be spied on--I must have my privacy.  He locks her in the bedroom and leaves while she bangs on the door, begging to be let out.  Stoically, he walks away.

The Robservations references the quote nearly perfectly...

And this is the second quote from this ep. The first (Jamorg - 'My mind is functioning quite well. But I MUST admit one thing, my body is tired') was back on October 19th of 2020.

And just as a reminder, Jamorg = Morgan possessed by James Forsythe.

And Ep #667 now joins Eps #1, #5, #124, #136, #198, #210, #478, #659 and #904 as ones without any "must" lines. More to come before too long...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #766 (1897) - Barnabas - 'It could be tonight, it could be tomorrow. It could be anytime. We MUST act quickly.'

From  "Robservations 1/14/03 - #766-767 - Trouble in the Future, Trouble in the Present"

I've been thinking and searching for an answer--I thought of someone who might help--an old woman who lived in the forests near Ahsjdin--she turned Count Petofi into a werewolf--she knew about everything--gypsies came from everywhere to consult with her.  She was an old woman when I was a child, says Barnabas, incredulous.  Yes, says Magda, but she had a daughter, Julianka, and if that daughter is alive, perhaps she has the knowledge--the problem is, the world is wide for the gypsies, so where might she be?  She is a member of the Romana family, and not long ago, there were some in Boston--King Johnny Romano was there, perhaps she is, too.  We must hope she isn't too far away, says Barn, we have no idea how much longer it will be before his destiny catches up with him--it could be tonight, tomorrow, anytime, we must act quickly.  Magda wants to go to Boston right away, but Barn wants to speak to Quentin first.  Magda says, I'm sorry for what's happened and wants him to know I wants the children to be healthy, well and free from the curse.  Probably remembering the baby's coffin he and Chris dug up, Barnabas looks away guiltily.  What's the matter? Asks magda--I got a cold feeling just now, as if you know something about the children I don't--something that's going to happen.  Avoiding her question, he advises, start packing for your long trip.  She stands, brooding.

While the Robservations doesn't reference the exact quote, it references it well...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #916 (1969) - Liz - 'Barnabas, I've often heard you talk about the goal we MUST achieve, but you've never mentioned what it is.'

From  "Robservations 4/30/03 - #916-917 - Is Grant a Werewolf?: Paul Into the Fire"

What is our goal? asks Liz--can you tell me? What makes you ask that now? queries Barnabas.  Something Julia said, reveals Liz--what is our goal?--what are we trying to do?--and what does Paul have to do with it? You will know when the time comes, promises Barnabas--but this I can tell you--we will bestow on a particular person a very great honor. He smiles. Who is this person? she asks.  Someone we will all be very proud of, says Barnabas, and that's all I can tell you.

The Robservations doesn't reference the exact quote, but it does reference the circumstances under which it's delivered...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #972 (1970PT) - Barnabas - 'Something exists and I MUST understand it. And I will understand it, no matter what happens.'

From  "Robservations 6/9/03 - #972-973 - On the Run From a Shadow"

I don't think you ought to look for anymore surprises, advises Willie uneasily--they're no good--take that book and burn it.  The problem can't be disposed of as easily as that, says Barn--something exists, and I must understand it--and I will understand it no matter what happens--now let me read. All right, agrees Willie, but don't forget--I warned you!  Willie goes. "Of one thing there is no doubt," reads Barnabas, "Barnabas Collins was born in the middle of the 18th century, heir to Collins lands that spread from..."  He reads further ahead "...and so, rich in years, he died in 1830, grieved by his descendants, and most particularly by his loving wife, Josette. "Josette!" murmurs Barnabas aloud, entranced.

The Robservations references the quote perfectly...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1083 (1970) - Sebastian - 'But you MUST remember that Mrs. Stoddard is not under any obligation to live her life according to my projections.'

From  "#1082/1083: Robservations 08/27/03: Barnabas Strikes Out"

I understand you prepared Elizabeth's Stoddard's horoscope in great detail for the rest of the year 1970, says Stokes. Yes, agrees Shaw. And according to your observations, you saw nothing that would indicate a disaster of any kind at Collinwood in that time? queries Eliot.  As far as Mrs. Stoddard was concerned, no, replies Shaw. You are aware, says Stokes, that there are those who disagree with you?  I'm aware that Mrs. Stoddard harbored certain fears when she first came to see us, says Shaw--about the two children at Collinwood, I believe. That's correct, says Stokes, but you managed to convince her those fears were groundless--Mr. Shaw, are you absolutely certain that your projections are correct? Shaw looks uncomfortable.  He stands and walks away, remarking, no one can be absolutely certain of anything--I think I made the best interpretations of the signs I could--but you must remember, Mrs. Stoddard isn't under any obligation to live her life according to my projections--she may live any way she wants. How much did you charge her for her horoscope? asks Stokes. No charge, says Shaw. Are you independently wealthy? asks Stokes. My clients are told to give me whatever they feel my services are worth, explains Shaw. And what did Mrs. Stoddard feel your services are worth? asks Stokes (I love his nosiness). I suggest you ask HER that, Professor, advises Shaw. Stokes rises from the sofa with one more question--when and how did you acquire this ability of your? Shaw smiles--I like a man who is direct--but why don't we just skip my background for the moment and get right to the point--the fact is, you think I'm a charlatan, don't you? To be quite frank, I don't know, says Stokes, but I am concerned about your influence on Mrs. Stoddard. Let me put your mind at rest, says Shaw--I'm quite honest, quite legit--as a matter of fact, I'm something more than just an astrologer. What do you mean by that? asks Stokes.

I'm a clairvoyant, says Shaw, I have the ability to see into the future.

The Robservations references the quote almost perfectly...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1137 (1840) - Julia - 'We MUST be very careful. If everything continues to function, then the body will be alive.'

From  "#1136/1137: Robservations 10/22/03: Julia & Leticia Tend to Zachary"

Leticia reverently removes the mask from Judah's face--he's alive! she proclaims--soon he will be able to talk with us!  Julia listens to his heart, first with the stethoscope, then her ear-- all the vital organs are just barely functioning, she reports, we must be very careful--if everything continues to function, the body will live.  What should we do now? asks Leticia.  Keep watching, says Julia, check his pulse and heartbeat to see there's no change.  How long will he stay like this? asks Leticia.  All through the night, answers Julia

The Robservations references the quote almost perfectly...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1217 (1841PT) - Catherine - 'Morgan, you MUST tell her, now.'

From  "#1216/1217: Robservations 12/19/03: A Shocking Announcement"

we've got more important things to worry about now--how am I going to tell Mother about Gabriel?  Haven't you? she asks, incredulous.  I didn't want to upset her after the things she's been through, says Morgan.  You must tell her, now, insists Catherine--shall I come with you?  No, I've got to do this, he says--you go to bed.

The Robservations references the quote nearly perfectly...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1189 (1841) - Joanna - 'But they MUST!'

From  "#1189/1190: Robservations 12/02/03: Prison Break!"

Fishing shack - Told the news, Leticia is thrilled to hear Joanna's plan--I've been pondering and pondering what I can do about Desmond and Quentin--and you have it all figured out!--oh, me, and they say I got second sight--11:30.  The light leaves Leticia's eyes when she has a premonition--I have a feeling it isn't going to work--they're never going to get on that ship. But they must! cries Joanna.  No, says Leticia, something is going to happen.  Don't even say things like that! begs Joanna.

The Robservations references the quote perfectly...

On the other hand, the unfortunate thing is that Joanna delivers the quote while she's off screen and it's Leticia who's on screen, which is why today's screen capture features Leticia -

- rather than Joanna. And normally we would just skip a quote if the character saying it isn't on screen. But this year I'm focusing on quoting from eps that we've never quoted from before and the reason why Joanna's quote is being used for the ep is because it's the only "MUST" line in the entire ep and, therefore, the only option.

You'll also note that the screen capture has red bars on the left and right sides of it because that's something that we're using to further indicate that a character other than the character delivering the quote is on screen. Maybe a situation like the one in Ep #1189 won't pop up again. But if it does, we'll handle it the same way...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1055 (1970PT) - Angelique - 'She MUST NOT speak, Barnabas. She MUST NOT be allowed to speak.'

From  "#1054/1055: Robservations 08/07/03: Everyone in Jeopardy!"

Collinwood drawing room - Tell me what you've done with Julia Hoffman, Angelique!  demands. Nothing, she responds weakly, I don't know what you're talking about. Is she dead?--have you murdered her, too? he asks. Perhaps I have, she taunts--and perhaps not. You're  feeling faint, he comments although you deny it. No, she says, but he catches her mid-swoom. You are weak, he says, helping her into a chair. It's Roxanne, says Ang, something is happening to her--she must not be allowed to speak, Barnabas. For once we agree, he says, she must not speak, at least not yet. He leaves her almost unconscious in the chair.

The Robservations combines the two parts of the quote into one...

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A preview of the scene that will be quoted from tomorrow:

Caption This! - Leviathans

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #970 (1970) - Barnabas - 'I MUST. We MUST find her coffin during the day. We MUST stop her the only way she can be stopped.'

From  "Robservations 6/6/03 - #970-971 - Willie's Thankless Task; An Odd Book"

Roger enters and weakly greets Barnabas--I was looking for the two of you, he says, but can't quite remember...  Are you all right? Julia asks.  Yes, he says, why shouldn't I be?--the light is so bright...Elizabeth, I must find Elizabeth--I just ran into Megan Todd--terrible about her husband. Barnabas' eyes shoot open; he looks at Julia, who immediately catches what he's conveying.  Roger, says Julia, let me give you something for your headache.  Certainly not, insists Roger--I can take care of it myself. Roger, dazed, leaves. We've got to help him, insists Julia.  He's under her spell, says Barnabas, what can we do; one by one, we will watch others come under her spell--we must stop Megan. She turned down the injections, Julia reminds him. You know what we must do, insists Barnabas, we must find her coffin during the day and stop her the only way she can be--with a stake and a hammer.

The Robservations drops a bit of the quote but still conveys it well...

Something the Robservations doesn't mention is that after Barnabas says to Julia, "You know what we must do," Julia replies, "You can't do it." That's why the quote starts out with Barnabas saying "I must." (And it's also why I have Julia reacting the way she does in the caption I posted on the "Caption This! - Leviathans" board that I linked to above.)

And this scene alone has 8 uses of "must," some referred to in the Robservations, others not. In fact, there are 18 uses of "must" in this ep, and no doubt some of those unused examples will show up in the slideshow at some points down the road...