witness
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"We're quite a pair, aren't we?"
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Post by witness on Jan 19, 2010 1:18:22 GMT -5
I think what I love most about this episode is when Maddie gets back in the elevator after meeting Alan, and David asks her: "Why did he come to see you?" Instead of employing the usual Addison hosing, smoke-blowing, smarming and charming tactics to get Maddie on board, he keeps it real. David's plea and complimentary remarks are 100% sincere, demonstrating growth in his character, and furthermore, in his respect and admiration for Maddie.
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Post by beesnbears on Jan 19, 2010 9:06:17 GMT -5
I think what I love most about this episode is when Maddie gets back in the elevator after meeting Alan, and David asks her: "Why did he come to see you?" Instead of employing the usual Addison hosing, smoke-blowing, smarming and charming tactics to get Maddie on board, he keeps it real. David's plea and complimentary remarks are 100% sincere, demonstrating growth in his character, and furthermore, in his respect and admiration for Maddie. Weird...I've been thinking about that scene! What I can't figure out is why he makes that observation and tells Maddie and then he so adamantly pursues a bombshell of a woman completely opposite from what Maddie considers a good match for Tupperman. He stands firm during the debate in the car, saying looks are the number one thing men look for and smarts, substance, even enjoying each others company is way down on his list for the perfect mate. Still, a fun episode because it is a very typical attitude David would have in this situation., competing with Maddie, wanting to win the game.
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witness
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Post by witness on Jan 19, 2010 23:59:27 GMT -5
Weird...I've been thinking about that scene! What I can't figure out is why he makes that observation and tells Maddie and then he so adamantly pursues a bombshell of a woman completely opposite from what Maddie considers a good match for Tupperman. He stands firm during the debate in the car, saying looks are the number one thing men look for and smarts, substance, even enjoying each others company is way down on his list for the perfect mate. Still, a fun episode because it is a very typical attitude David would have in this situation., competing with Maddie, wanting to win the game. bees, this is exactly what I was referring to in my previous post about Dave being so predictable throughout this episode. My favorite moment is decidedly UNpredictable and that's what makes it special. Maddie gets a surprising glimpse of Dave's appreciation for her, and of a man she could see herself with, even if he is "still full o' crap" a lot of the time.
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Post by sandra on Nov 15, 2010 17:57:51 GMT -5
I just watched this ep and I just LMAO!!! The chase with the wheelchairs - soooo funny! And the banter - just delicious. To me, this ep was not a very "deep" one that reveals a lot about the two, it's just helluva entertainment with tender moments too (Maddie's smile in the elevator when he asks her out, the was he covers her with the blanket in the plane...!)
I'd just like to put my fav quotes, here we go:
D: "I just had a thought." M: "We better get you a doctor."
M (disgusted): "Men!!" D: "You rang?" (The voice...!)
D: "Miss Me-done-a-million-bucks-off-my-physical-beauty-but-not-a-dime-off-my-emotional-substance-Hayes" Now that was hard to write down!!! Gosh, I DO love it when that man moves his mouth (to talk! Didn't I say to talk??!)
David uses Maddies shoe to break the glass of the front door to break in. M: "What's with your shoe?" D: "Nothing. Largely, because I don't let people smash windows with them."
And, never let go of a good double entendre:
M: "David! Do you realize what we just did?" D: "Found the climax?" M: "At the same time!" D: "Shall we have a cigarette now?"
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Post by jpen on Nov 15, 2010 19:10:13 GMT -5
Thanks for these, sandra...I LOL'ed all over again! And yes, it certainly is a pleasure to watch David Addison talk--whether he's doing it out loud or not! ;D
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Post by sandra on Nov 16, 2010 1:42:47 GMT -5
You're welcome, jpen... I admit I sit in front of every ep taking notes of the quotes... have to "rewind" quite often... I'd like to add a few thoughts to my recent post: I like absolutely the slightly anxious look David's got on his face in the elevator scene when they're going up again to get his coat - I can see him think "Ok, Einstein, you managed to talk her into a date, now what you're gonna do to make it work?!" Very sweet. Very funny the exchange between Maddie and Agnes right before Mr. T. comes in ("I was just coming in!" - "I was just going out!" and so forth). And the way David smiles at Maddie when he made that funny remark about getting their clothes off and rubbing themselves with motor oil to see how it felt? IMO, not a dirty smile, but a tenderly teasing one, as to break the awkwardness that's maybe come up between them (because they can't seem to agree on evening plans). Plus, Maddie's not getting mad at him about that remark or giving him the rolling eyes as she would normally do.
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Post by sandra on Dec 16, 2010 15:24:30 GMT -5
So, David devolves into a predictably lewd suggestion that they take a bath in motor oil over at her crib. Don't knock it 'til ya tried it, sister. gray, is this a serious recommendation? I'm always eager to learn and try new things!
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Post by beesnbears on Dec 16, 2010 17:53:25 GMT -5
Don't knock it 'til ya tried it, sister. gray, is this a serious recommendation? I'm always eager to learn and try new things! This gave me the giggles! And it makes me miss him! Yoohoo....gray....where ya been? I know....out saving the world, I'm sure.
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Post by sandra on Dec 16, 2010 18:05:52 GMT -5
Ok, after rewatching tonight I got a few more: D: "That's right, she's got her mother's eyes. Or at least, she's got somebody's mother's eyes." (watching the bride of Frankenstein) Classic: "Friday, the day people get paid, the night people get what rhymes with paid." M: "There's a french film..." D: "French?? You mean, like foreign?" M: "What else would I mean?" D (hopefully): "Dirty?" Sorry, but I gotta write the whole thing down, I love it so much: A: "Miss Hayes!" M: "Miss DiPesto!" A: "I was just coming in!" M: "I was just going out!" A: "Wow! What do you think the chances of happening again are?" M: "You came to tell us something?" A: "Did you just guess that?!" M: "What is it?" A: "I don't know, but a cousin of mine had it, too. Answered to her front door before anyone ever rang the bell." LMAO!!! Oh Agnes, you're priceless! M: "You're still full of crap!" D: "So what else is new?" D: "The reason why Tupperman himself didn't call is because he hit pay dirt last night." M: "Excuse me?" D: "You're excused." M: "Hit pay dirt?" D: "Hit pay dirt. Rounded third and slid in home." M: "I don't even wanna know what that means." D: "You know what that means." M: "You're the crudest man I've ever met." D: "You oughta get around more!" Nah, you wouldn't want that, would you? ;D M: "... a woman dealing with the pain of rejection..." D: "What are you talking about?! I asked you out!" ;D ;D cracks me up every time!! D: "You know what I can't figure out?" M: "Left from right?" D: "Find her a man?? Two minutes ago you said, all men are insensitive, uncaring and selfish!" M: "True! But they beat sleeping alone!" Hmmmm, interesting point of view, blondie! M: "Have you seen any pictures?" D " The color purple. Made me blue." And an interesting thought: Maddie accuses David of being the stereotype, like all men, go only for physical beauty bla bla bla... but, Babe, you're a bit "full o'crap" yourself here: accusing the "bombshell" Stevie of being dumb and a few other very nasty things without having spoken a single word with her, just because she's beautiful and sensuous? Ts, ts, ts! Smells suspiciously like a) envy or b) prejudice or c) both to me. Neither of it is very mature...
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Post by bluemoonshampoo on Jan 16, 2011 12:10:13 GMT -5
Love the quotes Sandra - they are indeed the best, this ep has me laughing all the way through, it's definitely one of the comic gems and I agree the chase in the wheel chair is priceless (even my husband chuckled at that chase and he's not really a fan). I would like to add one more when 'The Bride of F' is coming round 'I know her...' I don't know if you've read the interview with the guys who play the extras: Jorgenson and O'Neil (I think) - which is on the main Maddieandavid.com site but watching this made me think of something they said. Very candidly, they confessed that the supposed bomb shell (Stevie) David finds for Tupperman left them cold. They talk about when she walks into the office and they all have to don sunglasses and look at her indirectly (through a small hole in a piece of paper made with a pin) - that they didn't think that much of her. In fact they said that they thought some of the choices for drop-dead-gorgeous characters were a little odd. Just thought I'd drop that in, as I only read it a couple of days ago and quite like little bits of general Moonlighting knowledge/fodder. I agree JPen and Sandra - that because David plays the stereotypical role of chauvinist for nearly the episode's entirety - the little moment when he is sincere and sweet is all the more poignant and revealing. They did that a lot and it always worked. "And an interesting thought: Maddie accuses David of being the stereotype, like all men, go only for physical beauty bla bla bla... but, Babe, you're a bit "full o'crap" yourself here: accusing the "bombshell" Stevie of being dumb and a few other very nasty things without having spoken a single word with her, just because she's beautiful and sensuous? Ts, ts, ts! Smells suspiciously like a) envy or b) prejudice or c) both to me. Neither of it is very mature... " (Sandra): You go girl - yes, it is Maddie's little green eyes monster again I reckon. She was probably thinking, what's this Stevie got that I haven't got? She, like you said, treats her in the very way that she is accusing David of...a little dose of Hayes Irony.
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Post by iluvdavid on Jan 22, 2012 19:03:18 GMT -5
Just wondering..on the plane they were dressed casually then when they showed up at Tupperman's house both were dressed to the nines. Where did they change clothes? Did they check in at a hotel??
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Post by istanforthee on Oct 30, 2012 17:27:04 GMT -5
I love how they look at each other here. It lingers till they get interrupted by Dipesto and the client. This was after David suggests that they go to Maddie's house and cover themselves in oil. I wonder what Maddie is supposed to be thinking here? Hmm. Flirting with him? Actually considering his offer? Gawd, this two are killing me!
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Post by ilovewilliscirca88 on Jan 9, 2013 2:06:07 GMT -5
I love the scene in this episode when David is searching for the perfect woman for Mr. Tupperman (while he and Maddie are searching separately and music plays) -- and the first girl slaps him, the second girl pours a drink on his head and then when he's sitting with the third girl he's wearing a helmet. So subtle, but so effing funny. Gotta love Moonlighting!
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