Posted by Michael on
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> As I stated in the 'Desert Island Episodes' thread, 'Confetti Check... A-OK' is one of two episodes from the series that I'd take with me.  The thing that appeals to me most about this episode is what seems to turn others off; the psychological glimpse at Ed Straker.



And not just at Straker.  This is my favorite Alec Freeman episode simply on the basis of the opening scene.  Everyone's milling about and celebrating the arrival of the new baby, and Freeman's eyes and attention are on Straker.  He eventually moves in as he senses Straker's mood.

To me this emphasized Freeman's unofficial role at SHADO: that of watching Straker's back psychologically.  Certainly, out of all the people in the organization, Freeman understood the sort of pressures Straker was under, and accepted that part of his job was to try and handle potential problems before they got out of hand.


Michael