#falconcrest

Falcon Crest 3x15 "Queen's Gambit"

★★★★★★★★★☆

Laura Johnson’s Terry feels like the show is trying really hard to copy Abby from Knots Landing. It’s not working. She’s no fun. This is the meanest (most evil) she’s been so far this season–manipulating poor Michael and selling his secrets to Angela behind his back–but it’s not delicious in the way that Abby’s dastardly shenanigans are. This is where we learn how Michael’s wife died. Emma finds romance! Margaret Ladd is always a joy to watch. 2nd of 12 episodes directed by Robert Foxworth. Jan-Mar 1984: CBS Friday after Dallas. Against Matt Houston (ABC); The New Show (NBC). 9/10

Falcon Crest 3x14 "Sport of Kings"

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Chase loses a lot of battles in this one. Blinded by his own integrity, he really takes a battering. Robert Foxworth is excellent, particular his rage-fuelled speech at the very end. Meanwhile, Richard’s cold-blooded manipulations of Julia and Melissa are shocking/delicious. Margaret Ladd breaks our hearts a little bit when she makes an unsuccessful play for Michael. Jan-Mar 1984: CBS Friday after Dallas. Against Matt Houston (ABC); The New Show (NBC). 8/10