One Imaginary Girl

True! And they wouldn't confess to things the US government didn't know about, but maybe there would be a flicker of recognition.

Not sure which thread to use. Anyhow, during the first season, the chatter was "How could these enemies of the US be sympathetic characters?" I wondered if the point deep down was for us to ask ourselves whether we would do the same for our own country, and after several seasons, my answer would be no--too many innocent people killed or injured to justify to myself. So I hope that E and P are caught, but there should be some moment where Stan and Philip's friendship--which was genuine in its own way--figures into the plot. I'd also like a denouement in which various people who are still alive who interacted with the Jenningses find out who they were. Unfortunately, Ruthie Ann Miles probably wouldn't be able to return as Young Hee, though maybe they could show Don and other members of her family..

Yes, "mellow out" jumped out at me, too. And "soccer."

I can't find any evidence on IMDB that this happened, but I remember watching an episode of Politically Incorrect in the mid '90s or so, when it was still on Comedy Central, with a panel composed entirely of women. I seem to recall Janeane Garofalo being one of them. Anyhow, Bill actually said that if he was out with a funny woman, he would "lose his woody." (Sorry for putting that image in your minds.) He had no compunctions about telling women they weren't allowed to be funny right to their faces.

Maybe I'm splitting hairs, but I don't think that the possibility of offending is a natural consequence of thinking, which is inward or inner. It's the expression of one's thoughts that could cause offense. That jumped out at me right away.

Every season of Homeland is about a mole, and I still don't think Dante is the one this time. I wondered if it was Paley, but I think in the remaining episodes there's going to be a twist and it'll be someone bigger--possibly the VP.

Really sad news about the actress who played Young-Hee: Tony Award-Winning Actress Hurt in Deadly Wreck After Driver Blows Red Light in Brooklyn

How did the therapist know about Carrie's credit card debt? If her sister ratted her out, that doesn't seem kosher. Every time O'Keefe refers to "the resistance," I cringe. I hope they aren't going to make him sympathetic in any way or I'll be otherwise occupied on Sundays at 9. Seems unlikely, though.

Ha! I was just about to post something about that. It could be a drinking game: take a drink every time one of them (usually Brittany) says they've been going out for nine years.

I think I might be done. Not really interested in watching a show about a sad sack.

There was a real-life case of Chance as hockey reporter during the NASCAR race today: former Olympic track medalist Ato Boldon , who is originally from Trinidad, was a trackside reporter. Well, he does know about speed. (NBC might have been using him on NASCAR broadcasts for a while, but I've been paying less attention since my favorite drivers retired.)

I loved this episode. LOVED it. It might be my favorite genealogy TV series episode ever, but then, I love stories of passing or other deep secrets. Part of my own family is white people who were descended from mixed-race ancestors who passed, and I see from my DNA matches that there's a surprisingly large population like that in Appalachia, long considered just plain white*. So, back to the show--Carly's and Fred's grandparents' stories were so interesting for that reason and how they must change so much of what their descendants think. Also, Christopher Walken's parts were nice because he and his family life seemed very warm, in contrast to his Walkenized roles. And he handled the news about his SS uncle without excusing it, and that is some ugly stuff to hear. (Certainly comparable to having slave-owning ancestors.) *I'd really love for Dr. Gates to do a series for PBS on the mixed-race communities of the US, such as the Melungeons, Ramapo, Brass Ankles, and the like.

Yes! Were we ever told the backstory there?

I got a little teary when Emma was hearing her diagnosis, knowing that it was true for Jessica in real life. I've been watching her for a long time, since The Best Week Ever, so I don't want to see anything bad happen to her.

And Ari Melber is in. Yay!

Do you think that really was Lord Buckethead? I believed John initially, but it would be weird to fly him over just to pose.

Warning: Breaking Bad references ahead. It would be so derivative, but I wouldn't mind if this season's finale ended with Stan having a Leaves Of Grass moment. Then next year, he would be working on what he discovered about Elizabeth and Philip, possibly without the official knowledge of the FBI and with Aderholt as his Gomie--not that I want them to meet a similar fate. But unlike Walter White, they wouldn't know what's happening.

Strait-Jacket is on TCM tonight at 10:30 EDT (actually, it follows Baby Jane if you haven't already seen it) and the Movies! channel at 8 am on Thursday.

Oh, thanks. I was going by IMDB.

There are 10 episodes in the season, so 5 more.

I see this season adopting the oversized and melodramatic style of the prime-time soaps of the era--Dynasty, Dallas, Falcon Crest--but with some insights into their relationship, the whole concept of royalty, and so on. Bring on the Laura Ashley, I say.

I never was one of those people who needed to see Martha's life after she left, but I did like her, so I thought, "Живa. Онa живa" with a little relief. Glad to see a little fan service by the producers.

It got off to a rough start for me because who's surprised at the concept of a black person from the UK? That was so irksome. Like we've never heard of Sade, Seal, Billy Ocean, Roland Gift...oh, countless musicians. And actors. And athletes. And those are just the famous ones.

So it's not just me and Hand in Hand. My people! I saw it on the CBS Children's Film Festival when I was 7 and remembered it often throughout the years yet couldn't recall the title, but when I saw the description on my cable guide, I was elated. Can't wait to watch my recording.

I wouldn't say that the KGB has Elizabeth and Philip working Stan. The Beemans coincidentally moved across the street from where the Jennings family already were living. It's not like they are keeping their eye on Stan but that they're trying to keep his eye off their activities.