tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036343669188871053.post3483195505414902625..comments2019-07-23T22:49:00.333-07:00Barbara Alfarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01960831508817158163[email protected]Blogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036343669188871053.post-69517314803253337412012-01-28T08:28:07.715-08:002012-01-28T08:28:07.715-08:00Hi Claire, Thanks for visiting and commenting. The incredible popularity of these elegant shows that yes, you Brits do so well, ought send a message to those in charge of programming here in the states that many of us do not watch the vulgar, violent, and just plain stupid television programs they keep broadcasting.Barbara Alfarohttp://barbara-alfaro.blogspot.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036343669188871053.post-25671222974080524642012-01-27T17:59:23.:002012-01-27T17:59:23.:00You are quite right in your comments about how daft it is that the servants would be so unnaturally loyal, but it is just so lovely and relaxing to watch. I am completely hooked. Maybe it is because all the detail is so good, or maybe because I love these period dramas which I think we Brits do so well, or maybe it is because I get homesick and love to be reminded of home, and maybe it is because I get sick of all the hi-tech, fast-moving stuff on American tv, or maybe it is all of the above. Great post, Barbara.Claire Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576410137759875223[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036343669188871053.post-81613621194790874072012-01-16T22:40:13.:002012-01-16T22:40:13.:00Laura, You are so gracious and generous but I suspect I would be lace curtain Irish (not one putting on airs, just hanging pretty curtains) and I'd be writing sonnets on my days off. Er, would I get any days off?Barbara Alfarohttp://barbara-alfaro.blogspot.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036343669188871053.post-12352792284353770832012-01-16T22:27:37.637-08:002012-01-16T22:27:37.637-08:00Perhaps it was thought that anyone who remembered Wyler's film would be pushing daisies by now? PBS needs to remember TCM.Barbara Alfarohttp://barbara-alfaro.blogspot.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036343669188871053.post-31680427469466944392012-01-16T08:48:59.848-08:002012-01-16T08:48:59.848-08:00You are so eloquent. You belong upstairs! I enjoy the show immensely and am glued to the tellie on Sunday nights again. Why? Because the show takes us out of ourselves and transports us to another, beautiful age. Only, that's if we're certain we'd land above stairs. What if we landed below? You've hit the nail on the head here, Barbara, with your sly wit and your gorgeous language. Brava!Laura Novak[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036343669188871053.post-3548556946608233912012-01-16T06:47:36.:002012-01-16T06:47:36.:00I also enjoy Downton Abbey. The characxtersa re constrained by the educational and job opportunities available at the time in whcih they lived.Dianadiana newman[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036343669188871053.post-41580002318498154452012-01-16T06:18:41.813-08:002012-01-16T06:18:41.813-08:00I wanted to add that - I, too, got the flower scene and it's similarity to "Mrs. Miniver" ...hmmmm...didn't they know we'd see that and what a great film that is!suzanne rosenwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04895069537400861861[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036343669188871053.post-3704853164928265892012-01-16T06:16:35.926-08:002012-01-16T06:16:35.926-08:00I am a huge fan of "Downtown Abbey" - I love all that schmaltz!suzanne rosenwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04895069537400861861[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036343669188871053.post-32282186312948315752012-01-15T19:47:55.876-08:002012-01-15T19:47:55.876-08:00I think the Depression cuts deeper than the wars do... And even in Fred and Ginger land, they address it from time to time (they're both attempting suicide at the beginning of Let's Face The Music and Dance)Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08791314877257904422[email protected]