Post by beesnbears on Dec 17, 2007 21:31:05 GMT -5
Very interesting post Frontier!
I have never considered the idea that David was suicidal when he wrecked the Beamer. I have always had the mind set that when he goes to Maddie's house to get the car that he really was just getting it so he would have transportation to and from work, until he gets in and sees the tube of lipstick. As he drives and the music is blaring (yes, the perfect song!) all of his emotions surface.....anger for Maddie leaving and anger for himself for not going after her......regret for all the things he wishes he could have done differently. On top of this, he feels like he caused the murder/suicide of his client, thinking he was doing the right thing and helping the "lovesick prince" find his "Cinderella". He makes it to the parking garage and exits the car and suddenly realizes that the closest to being able to hurt Maddie like she has hurt him (without really hurting her....) is to smash the car. He does have a history of smashing things doesn't he? Remember his office tirade when he found out about Sam? It is his way of dealing with emotion, as he always tries to cover up how he really feels. He has even done this with Ms. Dipesto and Viola. Always appearing to be in control on the surface. That is why, IMO, he says that he got her the night before. He knows the date was a disaster, but is covering up to save face in the office. It never occurred to him that Maddie would take off for Chicago after she left the Laundromat. He again tries to cover and appear in control when he tosses the keys to Viola and ask him to take it to the shop. IMO, this is a trait that makes him such an endearing character. He feels like crap, but knows he has to keep Blue Moon running and abide by Maddie's wishes. All the more being ready for her return. When he enters the office and says "stupid, stupid", I was thinking that he was referring to the whole messed up situation and all he wants to do is call Maddie and tell her to either come home or he is coming after her. And remember, he does not know she is pregnant yet!!
As far as GGC and writers having an agenda or a vendetta against Cybill we may never know for sure, but I would hope that they would have had more pride in their work than trying to do such a thing. We have all heard about the troubles they had behind the scenes, but, as I have posted elsewhere before, the downfall of the show, imo, was because of leadership. And it just sounds like to me----I could be very wrong----that the way the show delivered storyline and scripts and produced episodes by the last hour or minute made for a very difficult situation for all. (and I mean everyone from the suits at ABC, cast, crew, etc., etc.)
Which reminds me of something I read about the ABC show Lost and how they were dealing with the writers strike. They have decided that it would be best for the fans of the show to have fewer shows this season with fewer repeats. We all know that ML was affected by the last strike. Sounds like ABC might have learned that quality outweighs quantity in a show. Makes me wonder had GGC made the suits back then understand this that ML might have lasted a little longer by taking more time with scripts and story lines without all the pressure of deadlines. Seems like everyone involved with the show would have benefited from this.
One other thing and then I will quit my rambling--- we do have the advantage of being "Monday Morning Quarterbacks" don't you think? I bet they never thought that 20 years after the show ended that we would be watching episodes over and over and going over them with a fine tooth comb!!! And then discussing them on a thing called the INTERNET! I love it though and will always believe that there will NEVER be another show like Moonlighting again.
I have never considered the idea that David was suicidal when he wrecked the Beamer. I have always had the mind set that when he goes to Maddie's house to get the car that he really was just getting it so he would have transportation to and from work, until he gets in and sees the tube of lipstick. As he drives and the music is blaring (yes, the perfect song!) all of his emotions surface.....anger for Maddie leaving and anger for himself for not going after her......regret for all the things he wishes he could have done differently. On top of this, he feels like he caused the murder/suicide of his client, thinking he was doing the right thing and helping the "lovesick prince" find his "Cinderella". He makes it to the parking garage and exits the car and suddenly realizes that the closest to being able to hurt Maddie like she has hurt him (without really hurting her....) is to smash the car. He does have a history of smashing things doesn't he? Remember his office tirade when he found out about Sam? It is his way of dealing with emotion, as he always tries to cover up how he really feels. He has even done this with Ms. Dipesto and Viola. Always appearing to be in control on the surface. That is why, IMO, he says that he got her the night before. He knows the date was a disaster, but is covering up to save face in the office. It never occurred to him that Maddie would take off for Chicago after she left the Laundromat. He again tries to cover and appear in control when he tosses the keys to Viola and ask him to take it to the shop. IMO, this is a trait that makes him such an endearing character. He feels like crap, but knows he has to keep Blue Moon running and abide by Maddie's wishes. All the more being ready for her return. When he enters the office and says "stupid, stupid", I was thinking that he was referring to the whole messed up situation and all he wants to do is call Maddie and tell her to either come home or he is coming after her. And remember, he does not know she is pregnant yet!!
As far as GGC and writers having an agenda or a vendetta against Cybill we may never know for sure, but I would hope that they would have had more pride in their work than trying to do such a thing. We have all heard about the troubles they had behind the scenes, but, as I have posted elsewhere before, the downfall of the show, imo, was because of leadership. And it just sounds like to me----I could be very wrong----that the way the show delivered storyline and scripts and produced episodes by the last hour or minute made for a very difficult situation for all. (and I mean everyone from the suits at ABC, cast, crew, etc., etc.)
Which reminds me of something I read about the ABC show Lost and how they were dealing with the writers strike. They have decided that it would be best for the fans of the show to have fewer shows this season with fewer repeats. We all know that ML was affected by the last strike. Sounds like ABC might have learned that quality outweighs quantity in a show. Makes me wonder had GGC made the suits back then understand this that ML might have lasted a little longer by taking more time with scripts and story lines without all the pressure of deadlines. Seems like everyone involved with the show would have benefited from this.
One other thing and then I will quit my rambling--- we do have the advantage of being "Monday Morning Quarterbacks" don't you think? I bet they never thought that 20 years after the show ended that we would be watching episodes over and over and going over them with a fine tooth comb!!! And then discussing them on a thing called the INTERNET! I love it though and will always believe that there will NEVER be another show like Moonlighting again.