This week, we're talking about the Twilight Zone episode "Mr. Bevis." It's the story of a man who is both cluttered in home and mind. But, when the Twilight Zone steps in to try and clean things up, Bevis is left with an important decision to make regarding his identity. Does he accept the special help he is currently receiving, or does he go back to the way things were? In this KOI episode, we're going to take a look at whether or not "Mr. Bevis" should be considered a comedy episode; we'll dive into a bit of a character analysis of Bevis himself, and see if he is portrayed as a likeable figure or not; and I'll reveal my moment of awe, which has to do with cars, emissions, and a 1924 Rickenbacker. So, grab your keys, and let's unlock this door to the fifth dimension. As always, spoiler alert. If you have note seen the episode, go check it out and then come back here for the analysis. We're walking through Rod Serling's class Twilight Zone series and asking difficult questions about life. So, if you love The Twilight Zone, science fiction, or even just philosophizing about life, consider joining us on this journey. There's always room for more.
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Episode outline:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Plot synopsis
02:15 Episode Specifics
02:36 Episode tidbits
04:09 My initial thoughts
04:35 Question 1
13:46 Question 2
20:20 Question 3
21:51 Episode rating
24:01 Next episode and your questions
24:25 Listener shout-outs and messages from me
26:47 How to get involved and how to support the show
No show did a better job than The Twilight Zone at generating awe and wonder within its audience. It just so happens that awe is exactly what we need in these difficult, divisive times. So, join me, Joe Meyer, and let's walk through the fifth dimension with Rod Serling. Along the way, we'll discuss big questions and relate them back to our Twilight Zone episodes.
Opening and Ending theme: by Jacob Williams @jakeproduces on Fiverr
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