Episode 64 is another filler episode that remains watchable due to the tensions running high after the death of Malloy. Burke is the focus of attention, insistently hunting for Roger Collins but finding himself pursued in turn by handyman Matthew, who seems to have developed something of a vendetta against him.
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Matthew Morgan is like a character out of a Jack London story.
mark.waltz31 October 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Character actor Thayer David reminds me of someone that Wallace Beery or Lionel Barrymore might have played in a 1930's MGM movie, someone so salty that he might have been a pirate king in the century before. But in modern times, he's the angered estate caretaker for Elizabeth Stoddard, so devoted to her that he's willing to kill, doing almost that after ordering Burke Devlin to leave Collinsport. Fortunately, sheriff Patterson is right there to break it up as Morgan, irregardless of age, is twice the size of the strong jawed Burke.
As for Elizabeth, she's dealing with daughter Carolyn after Maggie's visit and not in the best of spirits. She's upset that Carolyn is far too involved with Burke and sure of his innocence, and in her own way, Elizabeth thinks deep inside that Burke could be innocent and her brother Roger could be guilty. For some reason, Burke verbally attacks Elizabeth as far as her sanity is concerned, a no no in Matthew's eyes. The sudden bit of violence livens this episode up, and a surprise visit at the end creates an interesting end to the episode.
As for Elizabeth, she's dealing with daughter Carolyn after Maggie's visit and not in the best of spirits. She's upset that Carolyn is far too involved with Burke and sure of his innocence, and in her own way, Elizabeth thinks deep inside that Burke could be innocent and her brother Roger could be guilty. For some reason, Burke verbally attacks Elizabeth as far as her sanity is concerned, a no no in Matthew's eyes. The sudden bit of violence livens this episode up, and a surprise visit at the end creates an interesting end to the episode.
"Stay Away from Collinwood"
wes-connors15 October 2011
At Collinwood, Liz (Joan Bennett) and Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) argue about Burke Devlin. Carolyn defends him, but wavers after hearing about the accusations he's made regarding Roger. While they talk, someone walks by outside the bay window; it can't be Matthew because he is elsewhere, but Maggie may have lost her way to the car. Sheriff Patterson (Dana Elcar) calls, looking for Burke. Meanwhile, Matthew (Thayer David) is at the Blue Whale when Burke (Mitchell Ryan) enters. The men argue until Matthew finally attacks, then Patterson walks in...
**** Dark Shadows 1966 ABC #64 (9/22/66) John Sedwick ~ Mitchell Ryan, Thayer David, Dana Elcar, Joan Bennett
**** Dark Shadows 1966 ABC #64 (9/22/66) John Sedwick ~ Mitchell Ryan, Thayer David, Dana Elcar, Joan Bennett
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