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bry · 02-14-2004, 10:12 PM

"but this is television, so we won't get into that"

man! hard to believe that as big a fan of orson welles that i am, the one episode with him introducing it, is one of my least favourites. i mean, it's like so many shows make it a rule to have one episode where they go back in time. i always look at this as an excuse to play dressup with wardrobe of another era for the cast.
and this one had to be in black and white to give it a mood.
two versions of the same murder from the '40's. they both take sides in the argument. to me, the best part of this episode is the final scene where dave and maddie "argue" with their thoughts at each other.

i give my rating higher than i prefer, but that is because it would be unfair to rate it based on my disdain for the concept.

rating: 5

Dr. Jazz · 02-15-2004, 12:47 AM

I couldn't agree with you more Bobby. This was also one of my least favorite episodes. I feel exactly the same way you do about "dream sequence" episodes, I can't stand it when any show does one.

david&maddie4ever · 02-15-2004, 05:37 PM

Hmm...my opinion on this one is usually based on what everybody else says, because, frankly, I don't remember it that well.

A lot of people say it's their favorite episode, and others despise it. *shrugs* I really can't say.

Dutchie · 07-17-2004, 07:43 AM

Just to bump this thing again, I'd have to say I didn't like this episode at first. It was one of the first episodes I saw from Moonlighting and I didn't really get what was going on. About a year later they aired this episode again (apperantly Veronica didn't have anything else to do, better for us Dutchies LOL) and I liked it so much that I was glad I taped it. I think I liked it better then because I knew the story between Maddie and David better

I really loved to hear Cybill sing!

"I told ya I love ya now get out!"

greets Steph

CyBr · 07-17-2004, 09:03 AM

I have to disagree with those who don't like this one. I think the Dream Sequence is one of the most clever episodes of the series. I admit that when I saw it the first time, I was sort of disappointed that it wasn't "really" David and Maddie. But now I see that it was a way to push the envelope a little and allow the audience to see Bruce and Cybill in some very sexy scenes without letting David and Maddie get there yet. I love the episode!

Dutchie · 07-17-2004, 09:44 AM

Hey CyBr we think alike

Welcome to SO

greets Steph

Tazmania · 07-17-2004, 12:25 PM

And SEXY it was!!!
I love it that they both have their own version of the story.
And I think the whole thing looked really old! Very well done by the writers.
And Cyb is a classic beauty! That face looks good in color and black/white.
Bruce is like gary grant/humphrey you name it!!
Terrific epi

Tazmania · 07-17-2004, 12:27 PM

classic!!

david&maddie4ever · 07-18-2004, 02:10 PM

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Originally posted by CyBr
But now I see that it was a way to push the envelope a little and allow the audience to see Bruce and Cybill in some very sexy scenes without letting David and Maddie get there yet.

Aloha, CyBr.

Welcome to SO and the Moonlighting board!

I totally agree with this statement...it was a very smart move on the part of the writers.

-Lauren

CindyK · 07-18-2004, 04:05 PM

Oh my lord!! How can someone not appreciate this wonderful episode?

This one is just so cool with all it classic film noir moments and references. And I don't think Maddie has ever been sexier or David's lines any funnier. This 40's style romance fits Bruce and Cybill so well. They should have done more more more of these type of roles together.

I can show this episode to non-believers and they come away fans of Moonlighting.

david&maddie4ever · 07-18-2004, 06:16 PM

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Originally posted by CindyK
And I don't think Maddie has ever been sexier or David's line any funnier.

I agree with that. Mads looked absolutely stunning in the pictures I've seen (the one Taz posted was my avatar for awhile), and based on some of the lines I remember, Davey was just in his glory.

Carina13 · 07-18-2004, 06:44 PM

Yeah, I agree with you, girls... My mom and I were talking about that the other day, when we saw this episode. Cybill looks like a woman from the 40's. She´s just perfect for that time, her hair, her style... She looks wonderful in the '40s fashion, she realy does. And Bruce is also fantastic there. I really liked this episode. It was a great one.

And the part when they're arguing outside that later on they kiss, It's just amazing, in that momento we really here Maddie and David talking. Or at least, that's what I feel, that it could be them...

david&maddie4ever · 07-19-2004, 03:56 PM

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Originally posted by Carina13
Cybill looks like a woman from the 40's. She´s just perfect for that time, her hair, her style... She looks wonderful in the '40s fashion, she realy does.

Absolutely...

david&maddie4ever · 07-19-2004, 03:57 PM

BW...

david&maddie4ever · 07-19-2004, 03:57 PM

02-14-2004, 10:12 PM	#1
bry Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 21, 2003 Location: n.c. Posts: 819	"the dream sequence always rings twice" "but this is television, so we won't get into that" man! hard to believe that as big a fan of orson welles that i am, the one episode with him introducing it, is one of my least favourites. i mean, it's like so many shows make it a rule to have one episode where they go back in time. i always look at this as an excuse to play dressup with wardrobe of another era for the cast. and this one had to be in black and white to give it a mood. two versions of the same murder from the '40's. they both take sides in the argument. to me, the best part of this episode is the final scene where dave and maddie "argue" with their thoughts at each other. i give my rating higher than i prefer, but that is because it would be unfair to rate it based on my disdain for the concept. rating: 5
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02-15-2004, 05:37 PM	#3
david&maddie4ever ...the hard way... Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 01, 2003 Location: ...staring at my calendar, counting the days until the release of Moonlighting on DVD... Posts: 3,580	Hmm...my opinion on this one is usually based on what everybody else says, because, frankly, I don't remember it that well. A lot of people say it's their favorite episode, and others despise it. shrugs I really can't say.
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07-17-2004, 12:27 PM	#8
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07-18-2004, 04:05 PM	#10
CindyK Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 10, 2004 Location: Panama City Beach Florida Posts: 639	Oh my lord!! How can someone not appreciate this wonderful episode? This one is just so cool with all it classic film noir moments and references. And I don't think Maddie has ever been sexier or David's lines any funnier. This 40's style romance fits Bruce and Cybill so well. They should have done more more more of these type of roles together. I can show this episode to non-believers and they come away fans of Moonlighting.
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07-18-2004, 06:44 PM	#12
Carina13 ML is all around Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 20, 2004 Posts: 211	Yeah, I agree with you, girls... My mom and I were talking about that the other day, when we saw this episode. Cybill looks like a woman from the 40's. She´s just perfect for that time, her hair, her style... She looks wonderful in the '40s fashion, she realy does. And Bruce is also fantastic there. I really liked this episode. It was a great one. And the part when they're arguing outside that later on they kiss, It's just amazing, in that momento we really here Maddie and David talking. Or at least, that's what I feel, that it could be them...
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02-15-2004, 12:47 AM	#2
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,085	I couldn't agree with you more Bobby. This was also one of my least favorite episodes. I feel exactly the same way you do about "dream sequence" episodes, I can't stand it when any show does one.

07-17-2004, 07:43 AM	#4
Dutchie I <3 Moonlighting! Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 09, 2004 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 815	Just to bump this thing again, I'd have to say I didn't like this episode at first. It was one of the first episodes I saw from Moonlighting and I didn't really get what was going on. About a year later they aired this episode again (apperantly Veronica didn't have anything else to do, better for us Dutchies LOL) and I liked it so much that I was glad I taped it. I think I liked it better then because I knew the story between Maddie and David better I really loved to hear Cybill sing! "I told ya I love ya now get out!" greets Steph

07-17-2004, 09:03 AM	#5
CyBr Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 17, 2004 Posts: 515	I have to disagree with those who don't like this one. I think the Dream Sequence is one of the most clever episodes of the series. I admit that when I saw it the first time, I was sort of disappointed that it wasn't "really" David and Maddie. But now I see that it was a way to push the envelope a little and allow the audience to see Bruce and Cybill in some very sexy scenes without letting David and Maddie get there yet. I love the episode!

07-17-2004, 09:44 AM	#6
Dutchie I <3 Moonlighting! Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 09, 2004 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 815	Hey CyBr we think alike Welcome to SO greets Steph

07-17-2004, 12:25 PM	#7
Tazmania An addict! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 19, 2004 Location: Holland Posts: 1,135	And SEXY it was!!! I love it that they both have their own version of the story. And I think the whole thing looked really old! Very well done by the writers. And Cyb is a classic beauty! That face looks good in color and black/white. Bruce is like gary grant/humphrey you name it!! Terrific epi

07-19-2004, 03:57 PM	#14
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07-19-2004, 03:57 PM	#15
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