Boo-radly's Episode Opinions

[Boo-radley]

Well not to be outdone, I guess I will start this listening log thingy.:wink_smile:

[Boo-radley]

I wasn't especially drawn in by this presentation; a story that deals with deciet, murder and reincarnaton. Not that it was a bad episode, but I just never found myself as captivated as sometime I am. Perhaps it was the fact that the story was so predictable. It takes place in the early 70's, a time when Eastern Religion was vogue and appealing to many young people. The plot was established in the introductory dialogue, and I knew from the moment Mr Moresby married Una where the story was headed and what the outcome would be. The story was entertaining enough, but not one that I will listen to again.

[Boo-radley]

An interesting loose adaptation of Poe's Classic. A young couple become borders on an Uncle's farm. The uncle is a "dirty old man" who makes unwanted advances on his nephew's wife, and has an agenda to have her for his own. Enjoyable performances, especially by Herman Munster (Fred Gwynne) who played the role of the husband. He really made what was an average strory, quite good by his portrayal.:thumbs_up:

[teeleengo]

By the way, the movie (and the book), To Kill a Mockingbird are excellent. We seem to be the newcomers around here. I wish I knew about this a few years ago. Anyway, I'm looking forward to reading your opinions on shows. I hope you enjoyed The Crack in the Wall. :whatchutalkingabout

Regards

[Boo-radley]

The story was that of Mary Todd Lincoln and the fate that she seemed to endure. After losing 3 of 4 sons before maturity, and a husband to assassination, the womans despair and depression were probably inevitable. The story focuses on Mary Todd's belief that her bloodline was cursed. It was intriguing. Having been a polititical science major, I found this story very enjoyable. Now to ramble. As a footnote, the writer made a simple mistake due to name similarity. Junius Brutus Booth, the father of John Wilkes Booth, passed away in 1852, and was not invited by Robert Todd Lincoln to the White House. Edwin Booth, John Booth's brother, had indeed, ironically, saved Robert Lincolns life at a train depot. Robert invited He and his brother, Junius Brutus Booth, JR., to the White House. Interestingly, Junius Brutus Booth, the father was perhaps the greatest actor of the nineteenth century United States. John Booth, was a Confederate Sympathizer, had performed for President Linclon nearly a year and a half before he killed the man in the very same theater. During that performance he ominously glared at Lincoln in the course of his act as a villian. Also, another interesting fact, Robert Todd Lincoln had been invited by 3 Presidents to attend their assassinations. After Mckinley was killed, he made an announcement that he would never again accept the invitation of a President. President Lincoln had no living decendants after the death of Robert Todd Beckwith in 1985 or 89 (can't recall). This story is very good in that it really inspires one to study our history. One also has to feel very sorry for poor Mary Lincoln.

[Boo-radley]

Another Poe adaptation. A couple is kidnapped and subjected to mental torture in a dungeon. The effort is to get the husband to reveal the secret formula of a biological weopon. I'd give it a 3 1/2 out of 5.