In which I remark on the fact that Christopher Bernau is playing his character as Jack Benny.
Tag: dark shadows
Episode 938: The Dunwich Cuckoo
In which I say that watching Dark Shadows always of necessity involves rewriting Dark Shadows. I also list cast members in common with 1776, so it’s not all fancy-pants theory.
Episode 940: Those Whom the Gods Would Destroy, They First Give an Ascot
I mention that in these episodes the writers seem unusually attentive to basic soapcraft.
Episode 940: Those Whom the Gods Would Destroy, They First Give an Ascot
Episode 943: From Within
In which I agree with Danny’s assertion that “empty boxes don’t magically rewrite people’s personalities.” As every Dark Shadows fan knows, only music boxes can do that.
Episode 946: Universal Monsters
In which I comment on the apparent self-awareness of the show at this point.
Episode 947: A Helping Hound
Why Jonathan Frid’s acting style and Malcolm Marmorstein’s writing were uniquely suited for each other.
Episode 948: War Games
A couple of funny moments from the episode.
Episode 949: The Last Days of the Guthrie Brothers
I praise John Lasell.
Episode 958: The Not Normal
Why one might have hoped to see Bill Malloy again.
Episode 960: Time and Temperature
In which I say that the episode needed to be more depressing, and suggest a change that might have accomplished that.
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