Original Air Date: 10/30/11
Okay, have I mentioned it enough yet? I HATE Ginny! Even if Dean WASN'T going to have a thing with Colette, did he have to pick Ginny? Ew. Not only is she some other man's whore, she's just obnoxious. We open up with her and Dean, apparently continuing to sleep...er sneak around behind Mr. Henson's back. Why? Oh God, I don't know. Mr. Henson can have her.
Now, Miss Maggie. She is coming VERY close to losing her job due to her stunt at the weigh in...along with other such violations she's committed in the past. So the girl has a little problem with authority. Don't we all? Anyway, she is about to be grounded from the Rio flight, but reminds her superiors that she is fluent in Portuguese and replacing her last minute would be close to impossible. She manages to stay on the flight, but that doesn't mean she is off the hook!
Kate however, IS grounded due to missing vaccination records. She realizes that Richard is the reason for the error in paperwork. When she goes to meet him, she is given her next assignment, spying on Niko. The two seem to have formed quite the relationship. (And really, I think they are just adorable) But Richard needs to know what side he's on and what he plans to do upon his return to Yugoslavia. Kate is hesitant to take the assignment, because she cares about Niko, but who can say no to Richard?
Remember how Laura was on the cover of LIFE Magazine? Well, now they want to do a follow up. Our Laura is being followed around by a pesky photographer, who wants her to model...but look natural. It's hard to hide, when you're on a plane with nowhere to go! Maggie comes to her aid, but part of me is wondering if she isn't trying to get a little PR for herself as well... She talks the photographer into following them around Rio instead of making Laura nervous on the plane.
Okay, so I keep mentioning how much I can't stand Ginny. As it turns out, she's made her way onto this flight too! A surprised Dean asks why she forgot to mention it when they were together the night before. He seems a bit irritated with her. She hangs out in the cockpit for a portion of the flight, and the longer she is in there, the more annoyed Dean looks. What is on his mind? When they get to the hotel, he tells her that Rio is an accident waiting to happen and despite the fun they had, he will not risk getting caught. Last time must have been too close of a call huh?
So, there were a lot of Maggie moments! She seems to be quite the smooth talker! She takes some advice from a trucker and leaves her job as a waitress in Tacoma (Hey, I used to live there!) and gets a job in the registrar's office at a University (Woohoo Berkeley!) We see her first run in with Pan Am, a stewardess who needs to drop a class because her job doesn't allow the time for it. After looking at the drop slip, Maggie decides not to waste the class. In fact, it seems as she is starting to take up a bunch of dropped classes that interest her! She does really well according to the Professor, but is in a lot of trouble for her actions. We next see her smooth talking her way into a job with Pan Am.
Back in Rio, Laura and Maggie are shopping and wind up getting into trouble when it turns out some of the items they purchased are stolen. When they wind up at the police station, Laura tells Maggie to talk to the police. Maggie comes clean and lets her know that she doesn't speak Portuguese. Ted winds up coming to the rescue, but the victory is not without a cost. Laura is extremely angry with Maggie for being a "fake".
Back into the spy game, Kate enjoys the day with Niko and actually winds up getting a lot of information from him on where he stands politically. Richard doesn't seem to be done with the matter though. Niko has left to try and help his cousin who is in a lot of trouble with the government and apparently there will be more to come when he returns to the U.S. It seems that Kate is pretty upset about having to do all this behind Niko's back, I think she is falling in love (if she isn't already there!)
Rio was an uncomfortable trip for Dean, and who can blame him? He was stuck having dinner with Mr. Henson and Ginny. Personally, I think Ginny was kind of catty with Colette. Especially when she spoke French. I don't care if Ginny and Colette DID say the exact same thing, it sounded very beautiful coming from Colette and not so much coming from Ginny. The discomfort doesn't end with dinner. Dean is approached by Ginny in the cockpit after they have landed back in New York. Apparently, Ginny has fallen in love with Dean. (I let out an audible, "oh please" even though the dogs were asleep and couldn't hear me!) Maggie seems to be just within earshot and all I can think is, "I hope she's not going to do what I THINK she's going to do!
Before Maggie goes to her meeting to discuss her employment, she talks with Mr. Henson. Now, we aren't privy to hear what was discussed, but we all know exactly what went on. Maggie gets to keep her job, but at what cost?
This episode wasn't exactly my favorite. Too much Ginny/Dean, not enough Dean/Colette or Ted/Laura. I dunno, it seems like so far, several stories will start, but then just drop and go in another direction. I'm hoping they pick up again sometime soon as there are several things I would like to see pan out!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Episode 5: One Coin In A Fountain
Original Air Date: 10/23/11
Okay, so, up until now, I've been wondering what Laura did with her engagement ring. My question was answered when this episode started out with her trying to get it back, only to find that it had been sold. Her pleading falls on the deaf ears of the pawn broker.
So, our gals are on their way to London! The first thing I notice is that there is tension between Laura and Ted. My mind starts turning from the start. What could he have possibly done that was so horrible that Laura doesn't even want to speak to him? Is he going to have to go to my "Character Hell", a place where former favorites do unforgivable things and get shoved to the bottom of my list? I guess I'll just have to see how it plays out!
I'm going to say it right now. I did not like Ginny from the moment she set foot into the cockpit. Kate doesn't seem to care much for her either! The chatty woman is looking for Jujubes (hm...seems to be Ted's favorite too!) and takes an immediate liking to Dean. Ted makes a great, personal sacrifice and gives Dean a box from his Jujube stash to give to the flirtatious passenger.
Wow, Maggie has managed to find another gorgeous, hunk of man! Niko Lonza. Who, turns out to be part of Kate's next assignment! Mr. Anderson lets Kate know that she needs to make sure Niko is "uninterested" in Maggie so that he will invite Kate to a casino in Monte Carlo instead. Apparently, a friend of Niko's is dating a Russian spy and Kate needs to get her fingerprints! How will this pan out? I'm certain Maggie will not give up so easily!
Later at a club, Kate uses her skills playing pool against Niko. She definitely impresses him, but Maggie does NOT seem impressed! On the flight later, Maggie makes sure that Kate doesn't have any time with Niko!
Ginny is also on the flight, and as it turns out, her and Dean had quite the time in London. As it ALSO turns out, she is the mistress of a PanAm exec! Did I mention I didn't like her? Turns out, her connections don't deter Dean as they continue their fun in Monte Carlo and ALMOST get caught when Dean loses his hotel key!
So what's going on between Laura and Ted? She seems so angry! We're taken to a few days ago, when Ted finds out that Laura is headed to Harlem. He goes along to help her out and learns all about her sprint from the altar! Anyway, the make it to the pawn shop, where Laura tries to barter for her ring back. She wants to make things right between her and Greg so they can move on. Ted feels like the man is trying to take advantage of her and interferes with the deal that was about to be made. Ted and a VERY angry Laura leave the shop where she beats him with a record and tells him, it wasn't about the money, it was about making things right. She takes off for a taxi leaving Ted all by himself.
Back to Kate and Maggie. The two strike a deal, giving Kate the pleasure of two and a half weeks of made to order eggs in first class. But Kate is free to go after Niko! (Even though, as we find out, Maggie never had a date with him to begin with!) Kate, decked out in a gorgeous dress, once again catches Niko's attention and he invites her to the casino. It isn't long before his friend and his date join them. When Kate notices the woman is wearing gloves, she has to think fast and when they are getting drinks, she is sure to get red wine. Which turns out to spill right on the woman's gloves! Kate manages to get the woman to grab a glass with her bare hands, slips the evidence into her purse and continues to enjoy the rest of her night with Niko.
Laura is still upset about losing out on the ring. Making a wish in a fountain, she is approached by Ted, who FINALLY makes her stop and talk to him. It turns out, that while she was avoiding him, he had the ring the whole time! When she asks how he managed to get the ring, she discovers he traded his Rolex with the musician for the ring. This was one of my "awe" moments! What kind of a guy trades his ROLEX for a girl? I really hope this means there will be more of these two. :)
We arrive back in New York, Richard is waiting for Kate and seems impressed with her accomplishment! She leaves him to go to Niko who is at a hot dog vendor. Uh oh. Isn't that taking your work home with you Kate? I wonder what Richard would think about that?
I was a bit disappointed that Dean would go after Ginny, who is obviously skanky! Colette looked a little jealous when she saw our illustrious Captain flirting with the woman. From the previews, it looks as if Ginny is going to be with us a little longer. I hope it isn't to long!
Okay, so, up until now, I've been wondering what Laura did with her engagement ring. My question was answered when this episode started out with her trying to get it back, only to find that it had been sold. Her pleading falls on the deaf ears of the pawn broker.
So, our gals are on their way to London! The first thing I notice is that there is tension between Laura and Ted. My mind starts turning from the start. What could he have possibly done that was so horrible that Laura doesn't even want to speak to him? Is he going to have to go to my "Character Hell", a place where former favorites do unforgivable things and get shoved to the bottom of my list? I guess I'll just have to see how it plays out!
I'm going to say it right now. I did not like Ginny from the moment she set foot into the cockpit. Kate doesn't seem to care much for her either! The chatty woman is looking for Jujubes (hm...seems to be Ted's favorite too!) and takes an immediate liking to Dean. Ted makes a great, personal sacrifice and gives Dean a box from his Jujube stash to give to the flirtatious passenger.
Wow, Maggie has managed to find another gorgeous, hunk of man! Niko Lonza. Who, turns out to be part of Kate's next assignment! Mr. Anderson lets Kate know that she needs to make sure Niko is "uninterested" in Maggie so that he will invite Kate to a casino in Monte Carlo instead. Apparently, a friend of Niko's is dating a Russian spy and Kate needs to get her fingerprints! How will this pan out? I'm certain Maggie will not give up so easily!
Later at a club, Kate uses her skills playing pool against Niko. She definitely impresses him, but Maggie does NOT seem impressed! On the flight later, Maggie makes sure that Kate doesn't have any time with Niko!
Ginny is also on the flight, and as it turns out, her and Dean had quite the time in London. As it ALSO turns out, she is the mistress of a PanAm exec! Did I mention I didn't like her? Turns out, her connections don't deter Dean as they continue their fun in Monte Carlo and ALMOST get caught when Dean loses his hotel key!
So what's going on between Laura and Ted? She seems so angry! We're taken to a few days ago, when Ted finds out that Laura is headed to Harlem. He goes along to help her out and learns all about her sprint from the altar! Anyway, the make it to the pawn shop, where Laura tries to barter for her ring back. She wants to make things right between her and Greg so they can move on. Ted feels like the man is trying to take advantage of her and interferes with the deal that was about to be made. Ted and a VERY angry Laura leave the shop where she beats him with a record and tells him, it wasn't about the money, it was about making things right. She takes off for a taxi leaving Ted all by himself.
Back to Kate and Maggie. The two strike a deal, giving Kate the pleasure of two and a half weeks of made to order eggs in first class. But Kate is free to go after Niko! (Even though, as we find out, Maggie never had a date with him to begin with!) Kate, decked out in a gorgeous dress, once again catches Niko's attention and he invites her to the casino. It isn't long before his friend and his date join them. When Kate notices the woman is wearing gloves, she has to think fast and when they are getting drinks, she is sure to get red wine. Which turns out to spill right on the woman's gloves! Kate manages to get the woman to grab a glass with her bare hands, slips the evidence into her purse and continues to enjoy the rest of her night with Niko.
Laura is still upset about losing out on the ring. Making a wish in a fountain, she is approached by Ted, who FINALLY makes her stop and talk to him. It turns out, that while she was avoiding him, he had the ring the whole time! When she asks how he managed to get the ring, she discovers he traded his Rolex with the musician for the ring. This was one of my "awe" moments! What kind of a guy trades his ROLEX for a girl? I really hope this means there will be more of these two. :)
We arrive back in New York, Richard is waiting for Kate and seems impressed with her accomplishment! She leaves him to go to Niko who is at a hot dog vendor. Uh oh. Isn't that taking your work home with you Kate? I wonder what Richard would think about that?
I was a bit disappointed that Dean would go after Ginny, who is obviously skanky! Colette looked a little jealous when she saw our illustrious Captain flirting with the woman. From the previews, it looks as if Ginny is going to be with us a little longer. I hope it isn't to long!
Episode 4: Eastern Exposure
Original Air Date: 10/19/11
This is another one of my top episodes. It's very Ted-centric and he is really starting to become one of my favorite characters. It's funny, at first I wasn't sure if I'd like him and now he's climbing that ladder into my tops!
So, here, we see poor Kate trying to get her sister to hurry up. While yelling up to Laura, who is still at the apartment, Kate is approached by Richard (who I can't see as anyone else but Chase from Army Wives LOL) and as Kate tries to explain what happened, he reminds her that she needs to follow orders and if they can't rely on her, she is useless to them. He gives her another assignment to meet a contact in Rangoon, causing a quick thinking Kate to let Laura know to bring her swimsuit instead of her mittens.
We next see our girls lounging about by the pool, when they catch the attention of some Navy pilots! (Needless to say, this gal was enjoying the eye candy!) Of course, Ted jumps in to make sure these military guys leave his ladies alone! Then we find out, Ted was a Navy test pilot. (Oh, wow. Does he sure earn some points here! Shallow of me? Yes. But test pilots have guts and that's sexy!) After a flashback, we realize that Ted was in a crash that threatened his military career. Ted states the plane had a mechanical malfunction, the board states they needed to look into it more.
Kate's assignment takes an odd turn when she spies her contact, who gives her a camera and some instructions. After telling Laura she would go sightseeing with her when she returned, she takes off for Jakarta. Laura decides it's a good time to get some R&R, but meets with some of the local wildlife! Maggie quickly comes to the rescue only to be met by a snake in the bathroom. The girls decide it's a good idea to just get out of there!
Kate is stuck waiting for a message from Richard so she can drop off the camera. The guy working at the office is just a piece of work. After waiting for what seems like a better part of the day, she gets her message and then returns to the hotel room for the camera. Once there, she notices that Laura is missing, the room is in shambles and her camera is gone!
Laura and Maggie seem to just be having the time of their lives. I really think these gals are going to be close friends for a long time!
There is a lot of tension between Ted and Dean in this episode. Ted is trying to figure out how Dean jumped the line. Honestly, I wasn't really all too pleased with Dean in this episode. He was exceptionally douchey through the whole trip.
For most of this episode, Ted is trying to fix what seems to be the only television in Jakarta. This is where it gets really fun for me. He's watch the Mercury launch. For most of my high school life and a good part of my adult life, I wanted to be an astronaut. Too bad the eye doctor squashed that plan!
So you can imagine, that my heart dropped with Ted's next flashback. His father is trying to get him to accept the Navy's offer of an honorable discharge, while telling him that Ted was right, there was a mechanical error. However, because he does not want to risk losing his contracts, he refuses to tell the Navy. Ted knows that if he's out of the Navy, he will have missed his last shot, but his father simply tells him that it's over. My heart really did break for him. It really sucks to want something so bad, only to realize you will never get it.
When Laura finally returns, Kate frantically asks if she's got the camera. When Laura says yes, Kate takes it and runs to make her drop, only to find that the doors are locked. A man approaches her, grabs the camera and scolds, "you're late". Kate returns to the hotel and lays into Laura, telling her to "grow up". The two have a fight, causing Laura to run out. Bunny slippers and all!
This has got to be one of my favorite Laura/Ted moments so far. Laura comes down to where Ted is watching the launch. After a struggle with the antenna, Laura agrees to hold it in place for him. There are a couple glances, almost as if the two are seeing each other in a whole new light. So, yes, I'm pretty obsessed with this pairing...if you couldn't tell!
Tensions are high on the flight to Hong Kong. Laura and Kate are obviously still angry with each other and Ted and Dean have an issue over a less than stellar landing. Once everyone is off the plane, Ted and Dean get into a heated argument which leaves our pilot with a nice shiner!
Things are semi-wrapped up when they return to New York. Ted sort of apologizes for the shiner and Dean lets him in on the secret of how he jumped the line.
Kate gets a lecture from Richard for being late and explains that it took forever to get his message. He hands her some pictures that Laura had taken of her and Maggie's night out. Richard tells Kate that they are going to have her sister reassigned, but after seeing a photo Laura had taken of her, she tells him no. Before going home, Kate stops to buy a camera for Laura. When she returns home though, Laura is gone.
So where did Laura go? Maggie opens the door to her apartment and we see that Laura is now going to be staying with her.
Again, one of my personal favorites! I'm left wondering, is the hatchet truly buried between Ted and Dean, or will it sprout up again later? Truly, Ted believes that he belongs in that seat. What does Kate think of Laura moving in with Maggie? Will that last? So far, Laura and Maggie seem to have bonded rather well. I think the two are in for tons of fun in future episodes!
And what of Laura and Ted? I still think they are the most adorable pairing to date. :)
This is another one of my top episodes. It's very Ted-centric and he is really starting to become one of my favorite characters. It's funny, at first I wasn't sure if I'd like him and now he's climbing that ladder into my tops!
So, here, we see poor Kate trying to get her sister to hurry up. While yelling up to Laura, who is still at the apartment, Kate is approached by Richard (who I can't see as anyone else but Chase from Army Wives LOL) and as Kate tries to explain what happened, he reminds her that she needs to follow orders and if they can't rely on her, she is useless to them. He gives her another assignment to meet a contact in Rangoon, causing a quick thinking Kate to let Laura know to bring her swimsuit instead of her mittens.
We next see our girls lounging about by the pool, when they catch the attention of some Navy pilots! (Needless to say, this gal was enjoying the eye candy!) Of course, Ted jumps in to make sure these military guys leave his ladies alone! Then we find out, Ted was a Navy test pilot. (Oh, wow. Does he sure earn some points here! Shallow of me? Yes. But test pilots have guts and that's sexy!) After a flashback, we realize that Ted was in a crash that threatened his military career. Ted states the plane had a mechanical malfunction, the board states they needed to look into it more.
Kate's assignment takes an odd turn when she spies her contact, who gives her a camera and some instructions. After telling Laura she would go sightseeing with her when she returned, she takes off for Jakarta. Laura decides it's a good time to get some R&R, but meets with some of the local wildlife! Maggie quickly comes to the rescue only to be met by a snake in the bathroom. The girls decide it's a good idea to just get out of there!
Kate is stuck waiting for a message from Richard so she can drop off the camera. The guy working at the office is just a piece of work. After waiting for what seems like a better part of the day, she gets her message and then returns to the hotel room for the camera. Once there, she notices that Laura is missing, the room is in shambles and her camera is gone!
Laura and Maggie seem to just be having the time of their lives. I really think these gals are going to be close friends for a long time!
There is a lot of tension between Ted and Dean in this episode. Ted is trying to figure out how Dean jumped the line. Honestly, I wasn't really all too pleased with Dean in this episode. He was exceptionally douchey through the whole trip.
For most of this episode, Ted is trying to fix what seems to be the only television in Jakarta. This is where it gets really fun for me. He's watch the Mercury launch. For most of my high school life and a good part of my adult life, I wanted to be an astronaut. Too bad the eye doctor squashed that plan!
So you can imagine, that my heart dropped with Ted's next flashback. His father is trying to get him to accept the Navy's offer of an honorable discharge, while telling him that Ted was right, there was a mechanical error. However, because he does not want to risk losing his contracts, he refuses to tell the Navy. Ted knows that if he's out of the Navy, he will have missed his last shot, but his father simply tells him that it's over. My heart really did break for him. It really sucks to want something so bad, only to realize you will never get it.
When Laura finally returns, Kate frantically asks if she's got the camera. When Laura says yes, Kate takes it and runs to make her drop, only to find that the doors are locked. A man approaches her, grabs the camera and scolds, "you're late". Kate returns to the hotel and lays into Laura, telling her to "grow up". The two have a fight, causing Laura to run out. Bunny slippers and all!
This has got to be one of my favorite Laura/Ted moments so far. Laura comes down to where Ted is watching the launch. After a struggle with the antenna, Laura agrees to hold it in place for him. There are a couple glances, almost as if the two are seeing each other in a whole new light. So, yes, I'm pretty obsessed with this pairing...if you couldn't tell!
Tensions are high on the flight to Hong Kong. Laura and Kate are obviously still angry with each other and Ted and Dean have an issue over a less than stellar landing. Once everyone is off the plane, Ted and Dean get into a heated argument which leaves our pilot with a nice shiner!
Things are semi-wrapped up when they return to New York. Ted sort of apologizes for the shiner and Dean lets him in on the secret of how he jumped the line.
Kate gets a lecture from Richard for being late and explains that it took forever to get his message. He hands her some pictures that Laura had taken of her and Maggie's night out. Richard tells Kate that they are going to have her sister reassigned, but after seeing a photo Laura had taken of her, she tells him no. Before going home, Kate stops to buy a camera for Laura. When she returns home though, Laura is gone.
So where did Laura go? Maggie opens the door to her apartment and we see that Laura is now going to be staying with her.
Again, one of my personal favorites! I'm left wondering, is the hatchet truly buried between Ted and Dean, or will it sprout up again later? Truly, Ted believes that he belongs in that seat. What does Kate think of Laura moving in with Maggie? Will that last? So far, Laura and Maggie seem to have bonded rather well. I think the two are in for tons of fun in future episodes!
And what of Laura and Ted? I still think they are the most adorable pairing to date. :)
Saturday, October 29, 2011
To Anyone Who Is Reading So Far
I have two more episodes to catch you up on, which I will probably post tomorrow. From then on out, I will be posting my recaps on Monday evenings (giving everyone a time to catch up...I know we all can't watch Sunday nights!) and then I will try and make some posts during the week, depending on what fun Pan Am stuff I can find and share from the net. Be warned, if you haven't seen the most current episode, my posts will probably spoil it for you, so you should most likely watch it first!
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Episode 3: Ich Bin Ein Berliner
Original Air Date: 10/9/11
Okay, this has got to be one of my personal favorites. So many things are going on in this episode, that I'm not even sure where to start!
So, I'll start from the beginning. Seems as good a place as any. Kate has got another assignment! She needs to bring a book back from Germany. The only German I know is the bad words, so couldn't put my knowledge to use here. Haha. But still, Germany is a place I've always wanted to visit. ANYWAY! So, I was like, "um...okay. What is the importance of a book?" I never really did find out what they wanted with it, but oh well. Who are we to question the government?
The rest of the stewardesses are buzzing about Berlin. Everyone seems excited...except Colette. I had my theories (being a WWII enthusiast LOL) because even though the end of the war was almost hitting that 20 year anniversary, wounds take a long time to heal. I mean, I know people who STILL haven't recovered! I can't say I know first hand what Berlin was like in the 60's, but I can't imagine it would be a very joyful place.
There is another cute Dean/Colette moment, but it kind of feels like she's shooting down the idea of their relationship to be anything more than "a moment". It was a cute moment, but perhaps, that's all it was. Maybe...we'll see. I hope there is more of them later!
Maggie is just hilarious in this episode. I can't blame her. Despite my political beliefs, I must say that meeting the President in 2004 was one of the highlights of my life. It's one of those once in a lifetime things that you really just can't pass up if the opportunity arises. So, our Maggie, on a plane full of reporters, goes to work, trying to find that one gem that will get her in with the press. Because she MUST.MEET.PRESIDENT.KENNEDY. I must say, listening to her story about working on his campaign was amusing. She did manage to meet a young (very good looking) reporter named Mike and she begins to work her charms. Needless to say after some finagling, she got her Press Pass.
Kate earned some MAJOR points in my opinion in this episode. As she's getting ready to go into the bookstore, a young woman pulls up and frantically tells her to get in the car. Once inside, the girl tells her that the Secret Police have discovered her and she failed to make the drop. Kate realizes that they probably know her car, so in an attempt to make a run for it, they ditch the car and make their way back to the hotel. Kate is made aware that nothing will be done to help the girl, but she can't accept that, and tries to come up with a plan to save her. However, before she can think of something, Laura comes by so they can leave to go see the President's speech. The German girl tells Kate to go, as the others will suspect something is wrong if she doesn't. Leaving the girl in the room, Kate joins Laura, Colette and Ted to go see the speech.
They are lost in a sea of people, trying to make their way to get a good spot. An elderly gentleman notices them and asks if they are Americans. He takes them to a building where they watch Kennedy's speech from a window. Best seat in the house in my opinion!
We learned in this episode that Colette was three when the Nazi's invaded. She lost her family in the war and has some flashbacks of soldiers storming up the stairs when they were climbing upwards in the building. It was a very powerful moment and a glimpse into some of the horrible things Colette had to endure growing up.
Everyone was moved by the speech. I was actually quite shocked when I saw Ted cross into what Kate referred to as "restricted airspace". He took Laura's hand and they shared a glance. It was really one of those "awe" moments for me. My heart jumped when he tried to kiss her. Of course, Laura turned away and dropped his hand. The "awe" moment had passed. It was the first time I really thought much of the Ted/Laura pairing and I hoped they would revisit that in future episodes.
At this point, Maggie still had yet to meet the President. She is such a smart lady though! She came up with a plan for the girls to get into the party at the U.S. Mission!
Kate uses this as a way to help her German counterpart. She dresses the girl up in her Pan Am uniform and the two join the rest of the group to get in. Dean vouches for the girls and Maggie of course goes into full on President hunting mode. Kate takes the German courier to find someone to help her, a move that saves the girl, but gets Kate reprimanded. I think Kate did the right thing though. It took guts!
A slightly intoxicated (but who can blame her) Colette runs into Dean. She is still very bitter about the war and winds up saying things that needed to be said, but probably shouldn't have been said. After an apology, she sings the German National Anthem. I'm actually surprised she didn't burst into tears before she began, but she muscled through it.
Miss Maggie still has yet to meet the President. He had left the party just before the girls arrived. When she and Laura are at the airport, they spot Air Force One and Maggie knows it's her last chance. She tells Laura to tell the girls she got sick, grabs some Cubans from Ted and is off! In the end, she doesn't MEET him, but gets a wave from the President after he is given the cigars. I guess that was enough for her. She is obviously extremely happy!
There is a bit of tension between Ted and Laura as they arrive home and are welcoming passengers back to New York. He offers her breakfast, but she declines. Ted is clearly hurt, but I have a sneaky suspicion he won't give up so easily! He tells Laura that she is "different from other girls". And this girl was just saying, "AWE!"
Friday, October 28, 2011
Episode 2: We'll Always Have Paris
Original Air Date 10/2/11
In this second episode, Colette is stranded on the side of the road, only to be rescued by none other than Dean. They strike up a nice deal, putting her in the driver seat and Dean possibly regretting he gave her the keys?
We come into a weigh in. I love how the show has started off with that so far. The lovely (sarcasm) woman in charge is just SO sweet! (more sarcasm) But this gives us a look into some of the things Pan Am stewardesses had to go through. Now, I think the only people who can get away with weigh ins are the Military. Everywhere else, it's discrimination. I can see their point, but I'm not here to get into a political debate.
Maggie is in trouble at her weigh in for insubordination and then later, for stabbing a passenger with a serving fork. In her defense, he did have it coming for trying to force himself on her! Ted "comes to her rescue" but in her eyes really only makes things worse. (Hey, so, I think Maggie really let him off easy. I would've popped open that emergency excit and let him fall out!)
Laura and Kate are forced to face their mother who has managed to get on their flight. We get some insight on what happened after Laura ran out on her wedding and the conflict between Kate and their mother. What made me smile was the fact that Laura was pretty much certain she'd been disowned, only to be assured that her mother missed her. It's always nice to know that your family doesn't hate you.
Once in Paris, the cuteness between Dean and Colette just gets better. He is looking for Bridget of course, but there is no denying that these two have chemistry. Their dance at the end of this episode is simply adorable and has this girl hoping for more of this pairing! (And the more I watch this show, the more I realize how much I REALLY remembered from 9th Grade French class. More than I thought!)
Ted continues to taunt Maggie until he delivers the final straw, a roll that has been stabbed by a serving fork, just like the man on the plane. (While I find the gesture was funny, it was inappropriate) Maggie let him know that she could handle everything except the fact that he basically made it okay for the man to try it again with another girl. (He did NOT earn any brownie points from me in this episode. I know he probably thought he was doing the right thing, and he DID difuse the situation, but crossed the line when he continued to tease Maggie for most of the episode.)
Kate and her mother deal somewhat with their issues (her mother showed her that she got a passport the same summer Kate became a stewardess, then told her "I need you too"), but before that, Laura has a falling out when she realizes her mother brought Greg, the man Laura was supposed to marry, causing Laura to believe that her mother's only intention was to bring her home. Laura and Greg part ways, with him telling her "Bon Voyage". I have a feeling we will be seeing more of him later though as I don't think Laura is someone he'll be able to get over so easily.
We do see a bit more of Bridget in this episode. She is Kate's contact for her current mission. She tells Kate that she messed up on one of her assignments and for her safety, she was given a new identity and life. Kate now knows what can and will happen if she does not follow her orders, but decides ultimately that she will take on the assignment. (And I think they picked the right girl for the job!)
So, this was another great episode. I especially loved the moments Colette and Dean had. Was that dancing scene not the most adorable ever? Ted earned my skunk award for this episode and to be honest? At this point, I was still on the fence on whether or not I liked him. More to come in the next episode. :)
In this second episode, Colette is stranded on the side of the road, only to be rescued by none other than Dean. They strike up a nice deal, putting her in the driver seat and Dean possibly regretting he gave her the keys?
We come into a weigh in. I love how the show has started off with that so far. The lovely (sarcasm) woman in charge is just SO sweet! (more sarcasm) But this gives us a look into some of the things Pan Am stewardesses had to go through. Now, I think the only people who can get away with weigh ins are the Military. Everywhere else, it's discrimination. I can see their point, but I'm not here to get into a political debate.
Maggie is in trouble at her weigh in for insubordination and then later, for stabbing a passenger with a serving fork. In her defense, he did have it coming for trying to force himself on her! Ted "comes to her rescue" but in her eyes really only makes things worse. (Hey, so, I think Maggie really let him off easy. I would've popped open that emergency excit and let him fall out!)
Laura and Kate are forced to face their mother who has managed to get on their flight. We get some insight on what happened after Laura ran out on her wedding and the conflict between Kate and their mother. What made me smile was the fact that Laura was pretty much certain she'd been disowned, only to be assured that her mother missed her. It's always nice to know that your family doesn't hate you.
Once in Paris, the cuteness between Dean and Colette just gets better. He is looking for Bridget of course, but there is no denying that these two have chemistry. Their dance at the end of this episode is simply adorable and has this girl hoping for more of this pairing! (And the more I watch this show, the more I realize how much I REALLY remembered from 9th Grade French class. More than I thought!)
Ted continues to taunt Maggie until he delivers the final straw, a roll that has been stabbed by a serving fork, just like the man on the plane. (While I find the gesture was funny, it was inappropriate) Maggie let him know that she could handle everything except the fact that he basically made it okay for the man to try it again with another girl. (He did NOT earn any brownie points from me in this episode. I know he probably thought he was doing the right thing, and he DID difuse the situation, but crossed the line when he continued to tease Maggie for most of the episode.)
Kate and her mother deal somewhat with their issues (her mother showed her that she got a passport the same summer Kate became a stewardess, then told her "I need you too"), but before that, Laura has a falling out when she realizes her mother brought Greg, the man Laura was supposed to marry, causing Laura to believe that her mother's only intention was to bring her home. Laura and Greg part ways, with him telling her "Bon Voyage". I have a feeling we will be seeing more of him later though as I don't think Laura is someone he'll be able to get over so easily.
We do see a bit more of Bridget in this episode. She is Kate's contact for her current mission. She tells Kate that she messed up on one of her assignments and for her safety, she was given a new identity and life. Kate now knows what can and will happen if she does not follow her orders, but decides ultimately that she will take on the assignment. (And I think they picked the right girl for the job!)
So, this was another great episode. I especially loved the moments Colette and Dean had. Was that dancing scene not the most adorable ever? Ted earned my skunk award for this episode and to be honest? At this point, I was still on the fence on whether or not I liked him. More to come in the next episode. :)
Episode One: Pilot
Original Air Date: 9/25/11
So, the first episode of Pan Am had me hooked. In this episode, we begin to meet our characters.
First thought? Sixty eight cents for a magazine and chewing gum? I was truly born in the wrong decade. :)
It truly was a different world back in the '60's. But I'm not writing this blog for a history lesson.
I think this first episode was a great start to a great show. Everything begins to soar when we meet Laura at her weigh in. Colette comes to her rescue over a pair of pantyhose. We're introduced then to Kate who seems to be taking an assignment, but of course, they don't really divulge what she's doing until later in the show.
Once on the plane, we meet Dean who is a new Captain and taking this new plane on its maiden voyage. A rush for a missing stewardess then brings us Maggie. I knew from the start that Maggie would be one of my favorite characters. She is strong and sassy. What more could you ask from a working woman in the 60's?
Later through the show we get flashbacks into the lives of the crew. We learn that Kate is doing undercover work for the government and that she is on her first assignment. She is also on this flight with her sister, Laura, the newest stewardess. It's revealed that Kate helped Laura run away from her wedding, prompting Laura to decide to become a Pan Am stewardess. There is an obvious sibling tension that plays through the whole episode. Let me just say, that I can relate. I was always under the impression that my sister was "perfect" despite her flaws. I'm not going to get into it here, but let's just say I got over it and we are very close now. But the tension between Laura and Kate really hit home. Kate seems to be annoyed that she is in the position of "sister's keeper" and Laura seems to just be trying to win Kate's approval. It's very clear that they love each other, but in their own way, share a jealousy of one another.
Colette has had what she thinks is the fortune of meeting up with a fling that she had in Rome a few weeks prior. Come to her surprise, he is on this flight with his wife and child. She acts as if it doesn't bother her, but Maggie can see right through it and asks if they should spike his drink or his food. With a smile, Colette tells her "both". Part of me feels bad for the wife, until it is obvious she knows about the affair and tells Colette off. It wasn't as if Colette KNEW the man was married! And she seems genuinely upset to make the discovery. Besides, the wife seems kind of like a bitch.
So, the first episode of Pan Am had me hooked. In this episode, we begin to meet our characters.
First thought? Sixty eight cents for a magazine and chewing gum? I was truly born in the wrong decade. :)
It truly was a different world back in the '60's. But I'm not writing this blog for a history lesson.
I think this first episode was a great start to a great show. Everything begins to soar when we meet Laura at her weigh in. Colette comes to her rescue over a pair of pantyhose. We're introduced then to Kate who seems to be taking an assignment, but of course, they don't really divulge what she's doing until later in the show.
Once on the plane, we meet Dean who is a new Captain and taking this new plane on its maiden voyage. A rush for a missing stewardess then brings us Maggie. I knew from the start that Maggie would be one of my favorite characters. She is strong and sassy. What more could you ask from a working woman in the 60's?
Later through the show we get flashbacks into the lives of the crew. We learn that Kate is doing undercover work for the government and that she is on her first assignment. She is also on this flight with her sister, Laura, the newest stewardess. It's revealed that Kate helped Laura run away from her wedding, prompting Laura to decide to become a Pan Am stewardess. There is an obvious sibling tension that plays through the whole episode. Let me just say, that I can relate. I was always under the impression that my sister was "perfect" despite her flaws. I'm not going to get into it here, but let's just say I got over it and we are very close now. But the tension between Laura and Kate really hit home. Kate seems to be annoyed that she is in the position of "sister's keeper" and Laura seems to just be trying to win Kate's approval. It's very clear that they love each other, but in their own way, share a jealousy of one another.
Colette has had what she thinks is the fortune of meeting up with a fling that she had in Rome a few weeks prior. Come to her surprise, he is on this flight with his wife and child. She acts as if it doesn't bother her, but Maggie can see right through it and asks if they should spike his drink or his food. With a smile, Colette tells her "both". Part of me feels bad for the wife, until it is obvious she knows about the affair and tells Colette off. It wasn't as if Colette KNEW the man was married! And she seems genuinely upset to make the discovery. Besides, the wife seems kind of like a bitch.
There isn't much on Maggie's back-story in this episode. It's almost as if she is a bit of a mystery. Her home seems to be full, but not much is said about the other tenants...or guests...not sure which yet! I really can't wait to learn more about her past and present. :)
We briefly get a glimpse of Bridget and Dean. We know that he's asked her to marry him and that she's inexplicably vanished. When they get word that she resigned, he takes it as a sign that it was her way of saying "yes" to his marriage proposal.
Things really start to clear up when we realize that Kate is Bridget's replacement courier. While we are still unsure of what happened to her, Dean realizes that her resignation was not a "yes". We catch sight of her looking sadly at Dean through a window, and then, she is gone again. I have a feeling that though she is gone, she will not be missing from future episodes!
So far, Colette is my absolute favorite. She is beautiful...and though quiet has proven that she can smile even through a personal crisis.
I can't wait to see how this all plays out!
As always, I would love to hear what you think!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
So Far
So, since I am already a few weeks behind, I am going to spend the next few days doing a recap of the episodes thus far. Each episode will have it's own post. As always, your thoughts are welcome!!!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Welcome!
Welcome to the all new Pan Am fan blog! For all those who may wind up reading this, be aware that if you are watching via DVR or On Demand, there MAY BE SPOILERS IN THIS BLOG! I will warn before all spoilers. :)
This will be a work in progress and things will get better as I go along. Keep your eyes peeled for show updates, cast profiles and hopefully this will grow into a Pan Am super center!
This will be a work in progress and things will get better as I go along. Keep your eyes peeled for show updates, cast profiles and hopefully this will grow into a Pan Am super center!
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