Episode Trivia
Connor checks himself
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In 4.14 Release, Connor is seen in front of the mirror, checking himself for signs of vampiness. This scene was described in the script as:
CLOSE ON CONNOR as he bares his teeth, feeling for fangs. He relaxes into a normal face. Then -
A SERIES OF RAPID SHOTS: cut together a bit jarringly, as we watch Connor wrinkle his brow; push his forehead in with his fingers, then his palms; as he looks under his eyelids to check for yellow; examine his teeth for new pointyness again.
Dark Shadows
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The following is from 4.14 Release:
Gunn: “All I’m saying is he tries dancing in here and pulling a Dark Shadows again, he’s gonna get a dart up his evil ass.”
Dark Shadows is a Gothic television soap opera that originally aired weekdays on the ABC television network, from June 27, 1966 to April 2, 1971. The show was created by Dan Curtis, who tells of a dream he had in which a girl takes a long train ride to visit a large mansion. The story “bible”, which was written by Art Wallace, does not mention any supernatural elements. It was considered daring (and unprecedented in daytime television) when ghosts were introduced about six months after it began. The series became hugely popular when, a year into its run, vampire Barnabas Collins, played by Jonathan Frid, appeared. In addition to vampires, Dark Shadows featured werewolves, ghosts, zombies, man-made monsters, witches, warlocks, time travel, both into the past and into the future, and a parallel universe. A small company of actors each played many roles and, as actors came and went, some characters were played by several actors. Major writers in addition to Art Wallace included Sam Hall, Gordon Russell, and Violet Welles.
Minnie Mouse
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Gunn references the Disney cartoon character Minnie Mouse in 4.14 Release:
Fred: “I should’ve had him.”
Gunn: “Fred, you got out of it alive so—”
Fred: “Because he let me! Why not? All the little mouse could do was squeak at him.”
Gunn: “Then next time Minnie will take a chunk out of his cheese.”
Strom demon
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In 4.14 Release, in a demon bar, Wesley shoots a Strom demon in the face, saying:
“Strom demon. Face should grow back. Eventually.”
This suggests the demon has regenerative powers.
Taser girl
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In the Angel episode 4.14 Release, Fred is holding a tranquiliser gun and Connor says to her:
“Thought you were more of a taser girl”.
He’s referring to the episode 4.01 Deep Down, in which Fred attacked him with a taser after discovering he’d harmed Angel.
The Brady Bunch
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In 4.14 Release, Angel compares the Angel Investigations team to the wholesome family from the 70’s TV show The Brady Bunch when he says:
“Oh, come on. Why the stall, huh? You whipped up a rain of fire, blotted out the sun, earthquakes… all to maneuver the Brady Bunch into releasing Angel’s inner me.”
VAST
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While Angelus is in the demon bar in 4.14 Release, the song playing is ‘Here’ by VAST (Video Audio Sensory Theater).
[Goof] Cordy’s hand
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In 4.14 Release, when Cordy reaches out to touch Connor’s hair, she does so with her right hand, but in the next shot she is using her left hand.