"Ghost Story"--(S1, Episode #11) Discussion Thread - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

BensonFan · 09-27-2007, 10:19 AM

A series of strange, unexplainable events at the mansion cause mischief for the staff. Everyone is confused as to how the teapot ends up near Katie’s bedroom door, how the Governor’s speech ends up in the cupboard and why the power keeps going out.

When Kraus acts strangely about it (well, more strangely than usual anyway!), she is summoned to the Governor’s office to spit out the secret she is apparently hiding: A ghost has been haunting the mansion. It is the ghost of the former Governor Roger Hartwick, who was murdered inside the mansion over 100 years ago. The story was that Governor Delaney stole Hartwick's wife and his job (was he the murderer then?) and evidently the spirit of Hartwick is unable to rest in peace because of it.

Of course, Benson and Taylor are quick to think she is off her rocker, but the Governor and Marcy are considering the possibility. Eventually they all agree to have a séance to hopefully contact Hartwick and get to the bottom of it.

I really like this episode a lot; it never fails to amuse me. A lot of funny lines and just an interesting scenario in general. It especially cracks me up that Katie is excited about the ghost and actually wants to see it while her dad is totally scared and freaked out by it.

Favorite quotes:
Governor: "There you are, Katie. I was worried about you, you poor thing. Were you frightened? You’re trembling."
Katie: "I’m not the one who’s trembling."

Governor: "Well, Katie's all tucked in. She wanted me to leave some milk and cookies for the ghost, but I told her there was no such thing as a ghost."
Benson: "That must have disappointed her."
Governor: "Yes, but it made me feel better."

Kraus: "Someone go and shut the window."
Taylor: "Benson, shut the window."
Benson: "Taylor, shut your face."

Governor: (About the power outages) "I think it has something to do with those crows that perch outside on the wires. You know, the way they grip the lines with their little feet. Well, I have never been able to understand how they keep from tipping over."

Kraus: "Hear me out!"
Benson: "I’d rather throw you out."

This one’s always fun to watch for me.

catlover79 · 09-27-2007, 10:33 AM

This episode to me was just OK. Nothing really stood out to me, but I didn't hate it either. I guess there were just episodes I liked better!

BensonFan · 09-27-2007, 10:06 PM

Oh, I know what you're saying. I know it's by no means one of the best episodes of Season 1; I just happen to enjoy it.

svt65 · 09-28-2007, 01:28 AM

11 -- Ghost Story

I have to admit Katie looks very cute with the little teapot!

Benson: Miss Kraus, we don’t have all day to spend with this, whatever it is you can’t say, say it and let’s get on with it.
Kraus: You’ll think that I’m a lunatic.
Benson: In that case, you’ve got nothing to lose.

The falling portrait is not the usual one on the wall, is it?

Wonder how many governors were good ones? We tend to hear the worst of the lot. Wonder if Delaney was the Lt. Gov.? If so, boy, the state’s has had bad luck with them, too.

Interesting point: Gene is still a little afraid of being governor. Still growing into the office.

An OK episode for me, with some cute lines and moments. I got a chuckle over the fact that the Mansion doors just happen to squeak eerily in the dark. Great timing of the phone ringing during the séance and the “he’s holding hands with the Governor” line.

Favorite quote:
Benson: He killed for the office, the wife came with the furniture.
The Governor: No, he must have killed for the wife. Nobody’d kill for this job.

BensonFan · 09-28-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by svt65

The falling portrait is not the usual one on the wall, is it?

Wonder how many governors were good ones? We tend to hear the worst of the lot. Wonder if Delaney was the Lt. Gov.? If so, boy, the state’s has had bad luck with them, too.

You're the history buff here (I'm pretty sure!)...do you know who that is in the portrait?

Good question about Delaney....Kraus does say "Rumor has it he was poisoned by an ambitious aide", so I'm not sure if the allegation is that Delaney was the aide in question, or if maybe that was just an arbitrary rumor that might not have had anything to do with Delaney.

I did like the name "Governor's Park". Thought it did have a nice ring to it.

svt65 · 09-28-2007, 09:53 PM

I've given that pic more than a couple of looks but it didn't ring a bell with me. I had that scene paused for a while! :-D

BensonFan · 09-29-2007, 09:49 AM

I just remembered another quote I liked...at the end after the seance is over:

Marcy: "Taylor, would you mind driving me home?"
Taylor: "Why? Your car's here."
Marcy: "Under the circumstances I'd like a little companionship."
Benson: "Well, you'd be better off buying a goldfish."

catlover79 · 11-12-2007, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BensonFan

I just remembered another quote I liked...at the end after the seance is over:

Marcy: "Taylor, would you mind driving me home?"
Taylor: "Why? Your car's here."
Marcy: "Under the circumstances I'd like a little companionship."
Benson: "Well, you'd be better off buying a goldfish."

I think the goldfish BOWL would be better company than Taylor!!

catlover79 · 12-16-2007, 09:02 PM

I was

at Taylor's comment about Xerox.

09-27-2007, 10:33 AM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	This episode to me was just OK. Nothing really stood out to me, but I didn't hate it either. I guess there were just episodes I liked better!
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12-16-2007, 09:02 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I was at Taylor's comment about Xerox. Attached Images

09-27-2007, 10:19 AM	#1
BensonFan Board Psychologist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 16, 2004 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 2,733	"Ghost Story"--(S1, Episode #11) Discussion Thread A series of strange, unexplainable events at the mansion cause mischief for the staff. Everyone is confused as to how the teapot ends up near Katie’s bedroom door, how the Governor’s speech ends up in the cupboard and why the power keeps going out. When Kraus acts strangely about it (well, more strangely than usual anyway!), she is summoned to the Governor’s office to spit out the secret she is apparently hiding: A ghost has been haunting the mansion. It is the ghost of the former Governor Roger Hartwick, who was murdered inside the mansion over 100 years ago. The story was that Governor Delaney stole Hartwick's wife and his job (was he the murderer then?) and evidently the spirit of Hartwick is unable to rest in peace because of it. Of course, Benson and Taylor are quick to think she is off her rocker, but the Governor and Marcy are considering the possibility. Eventually they all agree to have a séance to hopefully contact Hartwick and get to the bottom of it. I really like this episode a lot; it never fails to amuse me. A lot of funny lines and just an interesting scenario in general. It especially cracks me up that Katie is excited about the ghost and actually wants to see it while her dad is totally scared and freaked out by it. Favorite quotes: Governor: "There you are, Katie. I was worried about you, you poor thing. Were you frightened? You’re trembling." Katie: "I’m not the one who’s trembling." Governor: "Well, Katie's all tucked in. She wanted me to leave some milk and cookies for the ghost, but I told her there was no such thing as a ghost." Benson: "That must have disappointed her." Governor: "Yes, but it made me feel better." Kraus: "Someone go and shut the window." Taylor: "Benson, shut the window." Benson: "Taylor, shut your face." Governor: (About the power outages) "I think it has something to do with those crows that perch outside on the wires. You know, the way they grip the lines with their little feet. Well, I have never been able to understand how they keep from tipping over." Kraus: "Hear me out!" Benson: "I’d rather throw you out." This one’s always fun to watch for me.

09-27-2007, 10:06 PM	#3
BensonFan Board Psychologist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 16, 2004 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 2,733	Oh, I know what you're saying. I know it's by no means one of the best episodes of Season 1; I just happen to enjoy it.

09-28-2007, 01:28 AM	#4
svt65 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 07, 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 147	11 -- Ghost Story I have to admit Katie looks very cute with the little teapot! Benson: Miss Kraus, we don’t have all day to spend with this, whatever it is you can’t say, say it and let’s get on with it. Kraus: You’ll think that I’m a lunatic. Benson: In that case, you’ve got nothing to lose. The falling portrait is not the usual one on the wall, is it? Wonder how many governors were good ones? We tend to hear the worst of the lot. Wonder if Delaney was the Lt. Gov.? If so, boy, the state’s has had bad luck with them, too. Interesting point: Gene is still a little afraid of being governor. Still growing into the office. An OK episode for me, with some cute lines and moments. I got a chuckle over the fact that the Mansion doors just happen to squeak eerily in the dark. Great timing of the phone ringing during the séance and the “he’s holding hands with the Governor” line. Favorite quote: Benson: He killed for the office, the wife came with the furniture. The Governor: No, he must have killed for the wife. Nobody’d kill for this job.

09-28-2007, 09:53 PM	#6
svt65 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 07, 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 147	I've given that pic more than a couple of looks but it didn't ring a bell with me. I had that scene paused for a while! :-D

09-29-2007, 09:49 AM	#7
BensonFan Board Psychologist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 16, 2004 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 2,733	I just remembered another quote I liked...at the end after the seance is over: Marcy: "Taylor, would you mind driving me home?" Taylor: "Why? Your car's here." Marcy: "Under the circumstances I'd like a little companionship." Benson: "Well, you'd be better off buying a goldfish."