Episode
Day 1977
Day 1977 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered. Rex Callahan is not currently speaking to Linus Tidewater. Ned Ferris was born to Lark Ferris and Abel Callahan. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Shortcut takes a turn. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
07:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.
08:00For four seconds Truman Beaumont's radio carried a voice describing exactly where Truman Beaumont was standing.
08:00Word has gone round the kitchens: Truman Beaumont is to be given his favourite, and no bill.
09:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
10:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
11:00Marla Finch has kept at learning the orchard properly long enough that the town expects it now.
11:12The route is tested by several residents at once, which slows everybody down.
12:00It is Wednesday lunch in Founders Park. Benches are being claimed diplomatically.
12:00The Town Hall clock and the bakery clock disagree by two minutes. Both are certain.
13:00The orchard is loud with bees. Nobody has been stung in living memory.
14:00The tide is out further than usual. Milo Ferris has gone to look at what it left behind.
14:00Bea Callahan has finally had everyone round. Nobody left early.
15:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
17:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
18:00The puddle outside the Sunrise Café has returned to its usual dimensions.
19:40Toby Tanner and Bev Tanner kept their word and finished what they started.
20:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
22:00It is warm enough to sit outside. Half the town has done exactly that.
22:10Rue Callahan has begun issuing compliments in alphabetical order.
22:24Lark Ferris is teaching the room a song that appears to have no chorus.
22:26Abel Callahan has sworn undying friendship to somebody met twenty minutes ago.
What was said
00:01Abel Callahan, Rex Callahan
I am glad we saw rex and Abel lean over the dock rail comparing notes on the flickering bakery sign and the wandering garden gnome, both agreeing it's 'probably nothing.' through, Rex.
I am glad we saw rex and Abel lean over the dock rail comparing notes on the flickering bakery sign and the wandering garden gnome, both agreeing it's 'probably nothing.' through, Rex.
07:04Hal Brody, Iris Brody · Sheriff Brody's House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:18Kip Doyle, Hattie Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Morning, Hattie. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Hattie. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
07:43Bram Tidewater, Kip Doyle, Hattie Whitlow, Iris Brody, Elaine Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.★
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.★
08:02Marla Finch, Orson Ferris · Sunrise Café
Oh, hello Orson. At least the flowerbeds look pleased.
Oh, hello Orson. At least the flowerbeds look pleased.
08:32Marla Finch, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
Well if it isn't Truman. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Truman. How's the day treating you?
08:52Bev Tanner, Toby Tanner · Sunrise Café
There you are. How is it going, really?
There you are. How is it going, really?
08:55Elaine Whitlow, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
09:01Marla Finch, Iris Brody · Sunrise Café
Iris, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Iris, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
10:33Orson Ferris, Toby Tanner · Seahaven Mutual
Toby, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Toby, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
10:36Elaine Whitlow, Marla Finch · Sunrise Café
Marla! Beautiful day, isn't it?
Marla! Beautiful day, isn't it?
11:14Truman Beaumont, Jonah Ferris · East Beach
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.