Below are FC scenes, which have much contribution from Lance. Angela’s grandson was the narcissistic womanizing tough guy and the contrast to the early day’s Gioberti family unit, who worked together, ate together plus generally provided the nice element, to the show. This week I will post scenes from seasons 1 to 3 inclusive. More scenes will be posted for the other seasons, in the coming weeks.
Season 1
Angela is in Rome, attending the wine tasting awards. Lance takes advantage of this and has slept with Sherrie Hyatt but Julia is aware of it. He goes to the dining room for breakfast, (a scene from season 1, 1981 – ‘82):
Julia is pouring herself a cup of tea.
Lance: “Good morning!”
Julia: “Your breakfast is cold.”
Lance: “Coffee is all I want.”
Julia: “What makes you think you can do that sort of thing, in this house?”
Lance: “What did you expect me to do mother, take her to the spring house?”
Julia says angrily: “Anywhere but under this roof.”
Lance: “It’s never stopped you!”
Julia goes to give Lance a slap on the face but he stops her.
Julia: “Don’t you ever speak to me like that again.”
Lance: “And don’t you forget whose in charge around here mother.”
Julia: “In charge. You must be kidding!!!!!”
Lance smugly replies: “Don’t push me!”
The door bell rings, as Lance says, “I’ll get it, Chao-Li.”
Angela wants to get her hands on the Agretti vineyards and sees Lance marrying Melissa as integral to her plan, (a scene from season 1, 1981 – ‘82):
Angela: “Carlo Agretti’s vineyards are some of the finest, in the valley, almost as good as ours. They belong together.”
Lance: “Carlo Agretti is a widower, right? Why don’t you marry him?”
Angela: “Like I always said, the joining of young vines is a far better investment.”
Lance: “Grandmother I don’t even know his daughter.”
Angela: “Melissa Agretti is Carlo’s only child and she’s a lovely girl. Now sit down!”
Lance: “You just think of this as one step to a merger, right?”
Angela: “Still a lovely girl and his only heir.”
Melissa and Lance are riding, over Tuscany Hill, (a scene from season 1, 1981-‘82):
Melissa: “You know I could very much do you!”
Lance: “Well let’s just say this whole thing isn’t my idea.”
Melissa: “So why didn’t you do us both a favour and stand me up?”
Lance: “Just not my style.”
Melissa: “Oh but pleasing your grandmother is?”
Lance: “My grandmother isn’t as smart as she thinks she is.”
Melissa: “She must be pretty smart, to keep Falcon Crest as big and as powerful as it is.”
Lance dismounts, while saying “could be bigger.”
Melissa rubs at her horse and says, “Wow sounds like the natives are restless.”
Lance: “Well I’ll tell ya things are moving just too damn slow. There’s no room for personal growth around here.”
Melissa laughs, saying, “And you’re too slow for me. Mariah doesn’t have the patience to stay here. Catch up when you’re ready!”
Lance salutes her, as Melissa gallops off, in the direction of one of the many Falcon Crest vineyards.”