tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post3959276407459343324..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: Guest Blog: Stephanie Burkhart: The Appeal of Downton AbbeyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-21097577837007549552013-03-18T08:41:02.118-04:002013-03-18T08:41:02.118-04:00Steph--I've watched every minute of Downton Ab...Steph--I've watched every minute of Downton Abbey. I like all the characters because they play their parts so well.<br />The wicked O'Brian won't be on the show anymore. For some reason, they wrote her out, sort of suddenly, I think.<br />It stinks that they killed off Matthew, but he wanted out of the show to go on Broadway, I think. Mainly, he didn't want to be known for one kind of part.<br />A new man will appear next season--this season for the Brits--next season for us--bummer--and some think he will be the one to heal Lady Mary's grief over losing her husband.<br />I really wish they wouldn't being back Shirley MacLaine. She was on one show of Season Three, and made rich Americans look crass and rather dim-witted. She wasn't cute or delightful at all. Plus she ate at the table like a pig--very annoying they allowed her to portray the American mother that way.<br />Thannks, Steph...very nice blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-66901049903741308382013-03-18T08:02:01.149-04:002013-03-18T08:02:01.149-04:00Marianne,
I'd love to see the extra show to se...Marianne,<br />I'd love to see the extra show to see how they put the show all together. I'm really impressed with how the authentic the show comes across. <br /><br />Angela,<br />I love Maggie Smith. Next to Mary, Violet is one of my favorite characters. Maggie really gives her personality. <br /><br />Theresa,<br />At first I despired Thomas and OBrien, too but she has grown on me. OBrien's remorse after Cora's accident was very real and that sold me on her character. <br /><br />Jenny,<br />If you get a get a chance, check it out. Start at the beginning. I think you'll be surprised. <br /><br />Paula,<br />Ditto on Maggie delievering her one liners. She nails them.<br /><br />Smiles<br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-42711455056217899902013-03-18T07:34:05.176-04:002013-03-18T07:34:05.176-04:00We've already had Season 3 here and it was com...We've already had Season 3 here and it was compulsive viewing! My favourite has to be Maggie Smith - her delivery of one-line comments is perfect! Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-68487745578022959712013-03-18T04:40:16.847-04:002013-03-18T04:40:16.847-04:00Would you believe, I've never seen it either. ...Would you believe, I've never seen it either. The idea didn't appeal to me so I didn't start watching it at the beginning and then didn't want to start in the middle. You've made me want to watch it, but I'll have to wait for the repeat.Jenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716569675973035423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-40759700840429750172013-03-17T22:29:20.005-04:002013-03-17T22:29:20.005-04:00Hi Stephanie,
I Lovvvvvvvve the show. I have to l...Hi Stephanie,<br /><br />I Lovvvvvvvve the show. I have to love Mary & Matthew. I also love Mr. Bates & Anna's story. I'm behind on it again. I had all the seasons DVR'd so I could watch them at my leisure. However my receiver on my Satellite went out and I lost everything. I have to order all the DVD's. I watched the first two episodes on Season 3 and that was it.<br /><br />I love this show for the historical aspect and the beautiful costumes and music. Plus you can't help liking Mrs. Obrien. At first I despised her & ThomasTeresa K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02924374150166433414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-27347843644434732142013-03-17T22:27:13.289-04:002013-03-17T22:27:13.289-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Teresa K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02924374150166433414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-10516925092739681832013-03-17T21:18:15.880-04:002013-03-17T21:18:15.880-04:00I'm a total Downton fan after not watching at ...I'm a total Downton fan after not watching at the beginning and then wondering what I was missing. Now I'm totally caught up and can't wait for Season 4. Maggie Smith is amazing and you can tell the part was written for herangela britnellhttp://www.angelabritnellromance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-61436536236579400112013-03-17T14:34:50.337-04:002013-03-17T14:34:50.337-04:00I'm hooked...love this show. The characters ar...I'm hooked...love this show. The characters are all so interesting and different. I've watched the "extra" shows about costumes and the castle.<br />Waiting for the new season to start is hard!Marianne Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277593485137508765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-76382387281938534412013-03-17T08:00:44.769-04:002013-03-17T08:00:44.769-04:00Melissa,
I don't watch much TV because my sche...Melissa,<br />I don't watch much TV because my schedule is so busy. In order for me to fit in the show, I ordered it on Itunes so I could watch it on my own time.<br /><br />Cara,<br />I haven't seen the Season 3 finale but I'm looking forward to it. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by ladies.<br />Smiles<br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-31454588720009818282013-03-16T23:08:16.188-04:002013-03-16T23:08:16.188-04:00I love Downton Abbey too. I missed the first two s...I love Downton Abbey too. I missed the first two seasons and caught a retrospective on PBS before season 3. I just watched the season finale. I'd heard about Matthew before I watched it. I'm so sad. Wonder what Mary will do now.<br /><br />Your new book sounds great and I loved the excerpt.Cara Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384839120633419382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-17503998387039530192013-03-16T11:01:34.434-04:002013-03-16T11:01:34.434-04:00Would you believe I've never seen the show? I ...Would you believe I've never seen the show? I seriously don't watch much TV. Give me 10 minutes I'd rather read or listen to music than to have the TV on.Melissa Keirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247037321769755660noreply@blogger.com