Re: UFO Episode Discussions: A QUESTION OF PRIORITIE

Greetings.

I've noticed that a couple of people wrote that Alec Freeman missed the
boat by not homing in on Ed's personal situation. But I believe that his
given assignment was to run the SHADO operation during Straker's visitation
day, and not to function as Ed's personal muse and confidant.

Jeff Kuzma

In message <[hidden email]>, Jeff Kuzma
<[hidden email]> writes
>Greetings.
>
>I've noticed that a couple of people wrote that Alec Freeman missed the
>boat by not homing in on Ed's personal situation. But I believe that his
>given assignment was to run the SHADO operation during Straker's visitation
>day, and not to function as Ed's personal muse and confidant.
>

Too right, well spoken!
--
SuzannEd Sutherland

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Jeff Kuzma wrote:
> Greetings.
>
> I've noticed that a couple of people wrote that Alec Freeman missed the
> boat by not homing in on Ed's personal situation. But I believe that his
> given assignment was to run the SHADO operation during Straker's visitation
> day, and not to function as Ed's personal muse and confidant.
>

Absolutely agree on that - Straker didn't tell him about the
personal situation, and Freeman did the right thing and diverted
the aircraft. Even if he had told him, the aircraft would still
have to be diverted.

James

> << But I believe that his
> >given assignment was to run the SHADO operation during Straker's
visitation
> >day, and not to function as Ed's personal muse and confidant. >>
>
>
> He could have easily done both without breaking a sweat. He always did. So
I
> think it's a legitimate point, that on that occasion, although he was
> carrying out his duties, he did not stay on his toes concerning the
welfare
> of Straker. In this episode, he's right on the ball. Compared with The
> Responsibility Seat, where he's made to seem fairly inaffective on duty in
> Ed's shoes. (Which isn't the way I see him at all ) He's more than
capable
> of doing both, and being sloshed while he does so <g>
> I stand by my observations.

I agree with Amelia. If fact I would go further to say that Alec did notice
something was amiss with Straker's demeanour. Both he and Ford exchanged
puzzled looks at Straker's distracted manner. Alec tried to find out what
was troubling Ed but Ed wasn't giving anything away. So Alec being a friend
respected Ed's privacy and said no more but just got on with the job in
hand.


Sheila

"A dEdicatEd Ed Strakerite"