The Plot Against America
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Life trudges on even as the country changes, and for most people, it barely registers.
Speech fills the house, takes up space, and lingers even if the camera leaves the room.
Yet it doesnt matter.
Scenes like this repeat throughout Part 2.
Its Bess who futilely attempts to maintain the peace within the home.
Its only when Bess asserts herself that she regains control.
Unfortunately, its headed in that direction anyway.
Lindbergh has infected the Levins quicker than any one of them could have anticipated.
Meanwhile, Herman and Alvin listen at home and fume.
Hes still sketching Lindbergh in private.
Who do you think is gonna fall for this stupid barnstorming stunt?
Then theres Philip, whose slow introduction to the dangers of the world continues unabated.
Those types of distractions cant hold sway when Jews are in peril.
Theres a new president in office, and, despite the good rabbis assurances, hes coming for you.
Other Stars & Stripes
Theres a few other early-40s pop-culture references this week.
Its Stanwycks favorite shade, according to Louella Parsons, an influential Hollywood gossip columnist of the era.
The episode closes with Frank Sinatras cover of I Dont Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You.
