tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post6251392698565920939..comments2024-03-13T23:42:41.022-07:00Comments on We Are Controlling Transmission: Spotlight on "ZZZZZ"John Scolerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15830334036783163702noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-57451412848374304342015-06-25T20:22:59.032-07:002015-06-25T20:22:59.032-07:00Joanna Frank is absolutely gorgeous in ZZZZ, and I...Joanna Frank is absolutely gorgeous in ZZZZ, and I love all 49 episodes of The Outer Limits because they have a magical quality that can't be matched with fancy effects! Part of the charm of the shows is how hard they worked on the effects! Hand puppets! The hysterically funny looking monster alien in The Architects Of Fear! I love the face on that one! The two theme songs & the music during the shows is fabulous! howiecricket52https://www.blogger.com/profile/04568965336005452543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-52167044183840290842014-11-29T19:36:11.867-08:002014-11-29T19:36:11.867-08:00The Wasp (Janet Van Dyne), partner of Ant-Man (Hen...The Wasp (Janet Van Dyne), partner of Ant-Man (Henry Pym) was created entirely by JACK KIRBY. Period. His "editor" (and I used that word loosely) had NOTHING-- repeat-- NOTHING to do with her creation.<br /><br />And if you're looking for inspirations, check out the Princess in "THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD". My God, what a CUTIE!!!Henry R. Kujawahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607373491331529952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-51538405373855557152012-10-23T18:10:43.243-07:002012-10-23T18:10:43.243-07:00The science ZZZZZ is stupid.How the hell can bee&#...The science ZZZZZ is stupid.How the hell can bee's make a chick-hot one at that.Joanna Franks certainly sexy as Regina and I'm pretty sure what Stan Lee got the idea for the Wasp character.Along with gal in the movie,the Wasp Woman,both look like Janet Van Dyne.I guess you have to watch as a story and ignor the silly idea bees made a girl.Doc Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255204147754923490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-55951116435187830652011-02-01T23:09:27.041-08:002011-02-01T23:09:27.041-08:00Episodes like ZZZZZ, and other "secondary&quo...Episodes like ZZZZZ, and other "secondary" ones, are still really fantastic. I love the look of this show (the garden, the camera work surrounding Regina), the idea we might NOT be the only intelligent things around, the great score. Marsha Hunt as Francesca, is such a sharp contrast to Joanna Frank's Regina (i.e. when they're talking at dinner about our fear of insects), both lovely ladies in different ways.Jim Barwisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621993116774388708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-19079202971830088782011-02-01T07:12:57.540-08:002011-02-01T07:12:57.540-08:00Saw that in Justman's script breakdown, LR, th...Saw that in Justman's script breakdown, LR, thanks.<br /><br />I'd never heard of <i>Great Ghost Tales</i>, probably because it wasn't syndicated and David and I were a bit too young to watch it during broadcast; I'll ask our older brothers, they might remember it. Either way, I'm intrigued.Mark Holcombnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-49815200820024541752011-01-31T22:11:21.192-08:002011-01-31T22:11:21.192-08:00Mark--
Probably no real connection between the en...Mark--<br /><br />Probably no real connection between the ending and JFK's death, since Justman's script shows that the closing scenes were filmed a few days prior to the tragic event. On Friday, Nov. 22nd, they shot scenes with Regina, the doctor, and Philip Abbott in the lab.Larry Rapchaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-5370121235659971112011-01-31T22:03:29.922-08:002011-01-31T22:03:29.922-08:00Re: "Great Ghost Tales" -- how about the...Re: "Great Ghost Tales" -- how about the headless dancing skeleton in the notorious "NUMBER 13"? I remember it like it was yesterday. In fact, 3 months earlier--in June '61---I was able to stand my ground in front of the TV and make it through the final nerve-wracking scene of Thriller's "Pigeons from Hell"...but on September 7th, 1961, I had to bolt from the room when that headless skeleton began to rise from its coffin in a decrepit, cob-webbed, mideastern hotel room. YOW!<br /><br />Those kinescopes MUST still exist in the NBC vaults. Thriller had gone into high gear during its first-season closing, so NBC quickly threw together "Thriller Light" (aka Great Ghost Tales) as a summer replacement for Tennesee Ernie Ford's show. "Ghost Tales" was supposedly the very last show to be shot live on video in New York City---50 years ago this summer.<br /><br />LRLarry Rapchaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-64372929460723646032011-01-31T20:48:01.855-08:002011-01-31T20:48:01.855-08:00If we could ever get hold of those old Kinescopes ...If we could ever get hold of those old Kinescopes (was in NBC?) has in their vaults, I could go for the 13 days of GREAT GHOST TALES, creepy summer-filler from 1961.<br /><br />Few have seen them, since they were retired as too few for syndication-fodder. But I saw them as a wee lad and would love to at least see again the marvelous adaptation of Blackwood's "The Wendigo"---<br /><br />"My feeet! My burning feet of FIRE!!"<br /><br />Chills me now to think of it.Ted Rypelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-64653347755673167192011-01-31T20:47:35.611-08:002011-01-31T20:47:35.611-08:00Nice spotlight Mark. Speaking of winter, I agree t...Nice spotlight Mark. Speaking of winter, I agree this is the worst winter in many years. I live in Trenton, NJ and I'm waiting now for the next storm to hit tomorrow or Wednesday. I too, love the growlers but the snow is preventing me from buying them and I have to fall back on European beers in the bottles. I no longer can drink the water that American distributers sell, like Bud, Coors, Miller.<br /><br />I hear the topic of the next show is in limbo now because Peter went crazy after seeing "ZZZZZ". John is afraid he might also lose his mind...Walker Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089880902426182100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-37179220421382705382011-01-31T19:16:12.710-08:002011-01-31T19:16:12.710-08:00True that, Ted. If this blog proves anything it...True that, Ted. If this blog proves anything it's that there are still fresh perspectives to be found on a show I've been watching and obsessing over for pretty much my entire life. OL is rare that way, and so are the WACT faithful.<br /><br />Sniffle. Seriously, along with frequent growler refills this is helping me get through the worst winter in my 11 years in NYC. What the hell happens in a few weeks when the well runs dry? Spring's coming, I guess; maybe it'll bring "A Time Tunnel a Day" or some such... Bwah!Mark Holcombnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-55055656485707997502011-01-31T17:20:12.526-08:002011-01-31T17:20:12.526-08:00Nice meditation, Mark, on an episode that's ea...Nice meditation, Mark, on an episode that's easy to dismiss as pseudo-scientific, titillating melodrama. Lots of fresh insights to ponder.<br /><br />This series is remarkable in that way, isn't it? You take something worthwhile away from every show. And the good ones are like a favorite watering hole you never tire of returning to.Ted Rypelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-37340095637992500272011-01-31T16:57:16.127-08:002011-01-31T16:57:16.127-08:00Thanks, Larrys and Bobby J. I've always found ...Thanks, Larrys and Bobby J. I've always found it impossible to dismiss this episode, even if what's good about it is obscured by silly science and set-bound cheapitude (but enhanced by, for my money, <i>The Outer Limits</i>' Babe of All Time). I have to wonder after re-(re-)reading the <i>Companion</i> if its bleak conclusion (possibly the bleakest of the entire series) didn't having something to do with JFK's assassination.<br /><br />Anyways, glad I'm not the only one in OL-dom who doesn't reach for a can of Raid when "ZZZZZ" buzzes by.Mark Holcombnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-52801482997127070122011-01-31T16:49:43.197-08:002011-01-31T16:49:43.197-08:00Excellent write-up and intriguing analysis of an e...Excellent write-up and intriguing analysis of an episode that often not looked into, for the reasons Larry states.bobby jossonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-32626623510790967132011-01-31T16:23:38.715-08:002011-01-31T16:23:38.715-08:00Mark,
When you strip away as much of this episode...Mark,<br /><br />When you strip away as much of this episode's silliness as possible (which that darn' Justman script only makes more difficult to do), you find that there is indeed a significant message lurking somewhere in it.<br /><br />The episode's highpoint for me has always been<br />the sense of emotional void in which Philip Abbott finds himself in the final scene; some of the ensuing action/dialogue enhances the atmosphere, some undermines it; obviously a tough assignment for Stefano/Dolinski to conclude this script convincingly. <br /><br />Your thoughtful analysis, though, definitely helps the viewer appreciate the (co)author's intentions, and puts the emotional weight of the story back where it belongs---on the relationship between Ben and his late wife.<br /><br />Nice work--and thanks for taking on a less-than-popular episode.<br /><br />LRLarry Rapchaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535833613343533564.post-49761410755222918652011-01-31T15:40:14.120-08:002011-01-31T15:40:14.120-08:00Mark, excellent and thought-provoking. Some cogent...Mark, excellent and thought-provoking. Some cogent arguments for a episode I've enjoyed--not as a favorite--but on an admittedly superficial level (a strange dreamlike fantasy with a magnetic central presence).<br /><br />Interesting points re: the hybrid nature of the script being in its favor and the show's context among other OUTER LIMITS episodes.<br /><br />Good stuff!Larry Blamirenoreply@blogger.com