Post by queensgirl on Sept 28, 2005 11:46:58 GMT -5
Even in a show that usually had a happy ending, there were moments that could bring you to tears. Let's name some...
I'll go back to one of my favorites. It's a corker.
If I'm not mistaken, there's a scene in "Sam and Dave" where the very inebriated Mr. Addison tries to pick up the tab, and his card is rejected. He tries to laugh it off, and he's pretty well lit up at the time so he may feel insulated from some of the pain of the instant, but then Sam covers for him, and even in his state that had to be very embarrassing. It just had to be crushing, to be 'outclassed' by the other man. David had so wanted to impress Maddie and tell her the truth; but on every point that came up in that conversation--money, school, background, career--the other fellow had him beat. At this stage it looked like Sam was going to be the winner of the day.
What's odd is that Sam doesn't call security and have David escorted out. He doesn't ask him to step outside. In fact, the two men just keep drinking (smart move, eh?! ) Never, in fact, loses his cool...not until the end, when he has to drop David home.
Is this emotional flatness a sign to us from the writers that Sam, rich and important or not, was not man enough to protect Maddie? David is known for his boldness, he's a man of action; he continually tries, even in ways that drive you crazy, and he sometimes fails, but at least he always takes a shot at everything. Sam, for all his brains, is really just kinda there. (Well, you do have to be brave to be in the space program, but you know what I mean! Personality-wise, Crawford is something of a wet blanket and doesn't do anything until the last minute.) In the garage brawl, it was David who took the first swing. Hmmm. Stupid thing to do, but you realize his motive is that he just can't take it anymore and doesn't want to lose Maddie. There is more than the feeling of being outmanned by his rival; having finally realized he loved Maddie, she was about to walk right out of his life.
And then there's the matter of her after all. Notice she's the only one who tries to get Dave to put the stop on the binge? David is laughing and says, "Guess there's no (something or other) in outer space." Maddie, who flinches deeply, says "And no drinking."
Our man is nearing the end of his rope. Frustration, stubbornness, fear, the potential for violence, the difficulty with happy and peaceful self-expression, and under it all, the most intense love he'd ever felt: what a kettle, and about to boil over.
I'll go back to one of my favorites. It's a corker.
If I'm not mistaken, there's a scene in "Sam and Dave" where the very inebriated Mr. Addison tries to pick up the tab, and his card is rejected. He tries to laugh it off, and he's pretty well lit up at the time so he may feel insulated from some of the pain of the instant, but then Sam covers for him, and even in his state that had to be very embarrassing. It just had to be crushing, to be 'outclassed' by the other man. David had so wanted to impress Maddie and tell her the truth; but on every point that came up in that conversation--money, school, background, career--the other fellow had him beat. At this stage it looked like Sam was going to be the winner of the day.
What's odd is that Sam doesn't call security and have David escorted out. He doesn't ask him to step outside. In fact, the two men just keep drinking (smart move, eh?! ) Never, in fact, loses his cool...not until the end, when he has to drop David home.
Is this emotional flatness a sign to us from the writers that Sam, rich and important or not, was not man enough to protect Maddie? David is known for his boldness, he's a man of action; he continually tries, even in ways that drive you crazy, and he sometimes fails, but at least he always takes a shot at everything. Sam, for all his brains, is really just kinda there. (Well, you do have to be brave to be in the space program, but you know what I mean! Personality-wise, Crawford is something of a wet blanket and doesn't do anything until the last minute.) In the garage brawl, it was David who took the first swing. Hmmm. Stupid thing to do, but you realize his motive is that he just can't take it anymore and doesn't want to lose Maddie. There is more than the feeling of being outmanned by his rival; having finally realized he loved Maddie, she was about to walk right out of his life.
And then there's the matter of her after all. Notice she's the only one who tries to get Dave to put the stop on the binge? David is laughing and says, "Guess there's no (something or other) in outer space." Maddie, who flinches deeply, says "And no drinking."
Our man is nearing the end of his rope. Frustration, stubbornness, fear, the potential for violence, the difficulty with happy and peaceful self-expression, and under it all, the most intense love he'd ever felt: what a kettle, and about to boil over.