The Nemesis, Part 2

078: The Nemesis, Part 2

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Airdate

July 15, 1989

Last Aired

Date Recorded

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Album

05: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes
Blackgaard Chronicles

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Theme

Trusting God

Genre

Blackgaard Saga

Scripture

Psalm 46:1

Written By

Phil Lollar

Directed By

Phil Lollar

Produced By

Bob Luttrell
Dave Arnold

Executive Producer

Chuck Bolte

Post-Production

Bob Luttrell

Engineer

Dave Arnold

Music By

Martie Echito

Songs By

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Summary

Dr. Blackgaard and Richard Maxwell work (through some immoral and some illegal methods) to get Blackgaard's Castle approved by the town council.

Meanwhile, Connie and Whit make up, but Lucy becomes more closely attached to Richard Maxwell.

Plot

Dr. Blackgaard interviews Connie, smoothly suggesting that her firing was all Whit's fault. Regis cleverly maneuvers the conversation around to the Applesauce computer program. Connie barely keeps from telling the men what the program did. Then Blackgaard offers her a job, and she says she needs to think about it.

After Connie leaves, Blackgaard asks Richard Maxwell how "the plans" are proceeding. Richard says getting Whit out of the way for the vote is no problem, but he's nervous about the plan for Tom Riley. Blackgaard unleashes his wrath on Maxwell, who crumbles under the pressure and promises not to let down Blackgaard.

Meanwhile, at the Riley farm, Tom and Whit discuss the upcoming vote and the situation with Connie, agreeing that much prayer is in order.

Back at Whit's End, Richard Maxwell is spinning Blackgaard's web of deceit - and his vehicle is Lucy. First, Richard charms Lucy into calling Connie's house to tell her that Whit wants to meet with her. Then Maxwell persuades Lucy to deliver a note to Whit saying that Connie wants to meet with him. This meeting is planned for the same time as the city council vote. Finally, as for Tom Riley, Richard takes care of him in a much more direct fashion-by setting his barn on fire. The ploys work - Whit and Tom miss the vote. Dr. Regis Blackgaard gets his license...and is here to stay.

Discussion Questions

1. Why were Whit and Tom opposed to “Blackgaard’s Castle”?
2. Why was Lucy so influenced by Richard Maxwell?
3. Connie got her job back because Lucy lied. Is it okay to lie if something good can result from it?
   • Why or why not?

Cast

Characters	Actors
Connie Kendall	Katie Leigh
John Whittaker	Hal Smith
June Kendall	Maggie Malooly
Lucy Cunningham-Schultz	Genni Long
Philip Glossman	Paul McCusker
Regis Blackgaard	Earl Boen
Richard Maxwell	Nathan Carlson
Tom Riley	Walker Edmiston
Mr. Fenster	Unknown
Mr. Hernsby	Unknown
Mr. Donahue	Unknown

Notes

• It's interesting to note that Tom's two horses are named Rachael and Leah, and when Whit gives Rachael sugar, but none to Leah, he comments that Leah is jealous of Rachael. This seems to be a reference to Rachael and Leah from the Bible.

Trivia

• "The Nemesis" introduced Dr. Regis Blackgaard, the series' villain.

Goofs

The current album cover contains several goofs that contradict this episode:

• Dr. Blackgaard is seen in the background. During this scene, he was at the council meeting.
• In the episode, Whit lets the horses out of the barn. On the cover, Whit is still running up to the barn, but the horses are already out.

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Quotes

Richard Maxwell: Well, what do you think? Are you going to hire her?
Regis Blackgaard: No. Whittaker's hold on her is too great. However she can still be used for our immediate purposes.
Richard Maxwell: You mean to get Whittaker out of the way for the vote.
Regis Blackgaard: Yes. But it must be done carefully so they don't suspect anything.

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Regis Blackgaard: You silly little coward!
Richard Maxwell: What?
Regis Blackgaard: You dare even think about disobeying my orders. Just remember, my fine young man, that I hold your future. We both know that you're guilty of far worse acts than changing a few grades of a few eggheads at the college. Perhaps you'd like me to pick up the phone and tell the authorities about them?
Richard Maxwell: No-no, please!
Regis Blackgaard: That's better. You're a smart fellow, Richard. I'm going to need people like you when I take over this town.

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Connie Kendall: Hey, look at that!
John Whittaker: What? My goodness look at all that smoke!
Connie Kendall: Someone must be having one huge barbecue!
John Whittaker: That's no barbecue, something's on fire! Something near Tom's place!

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