Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast

The end.   Get Dr. Reba Wissner's essential A Dimension of Sound: Music in The Twilight Zone here: https://amzn.to/3xm19aE Glenn Tolle's blog post on Horace Mann: https://glenntolle.com/2017/12/11/horace-mann-vindicated/ Get Night Gallery Season 1 on Blu-ray here: https://amzn.to/30YhtlR Theme: “Neither Here nor There” performed by Twin Loops “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” performed by Thurl Ravenscroft (from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Original TV Soundtrack, copyright 1966 by MGM Records) “Snowfall” performed by the Jackie Gleason & His Orchestra (from the album Merry Christmas, copyright 1956 by Capitol Records) “Midnight Sun” performed by Duran Duran (from the album Medazzaland, copyright 1997 by EMI/Capital Records) The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

One down, one to go. In the penultimate installment of the show, host Craig does one final round of housekeeping and (not surprisingly) pimps his work on the Night Gallery Season 1 Blu-ray set. Worth your time? Only you can make that determination. It's free, for God's sake, so just download the damn thing.  Get Night Gallery season 1 on Blu-ray here: https://amzn.to/30YhtlR  Theme: “Neither Here nor There” performed by Twin Loops  “Strange Girl” performed by Hubert Laws (from the album Flute By-Laws, copyright 1966 by Atlantic Records)  “Sour Times (Cut & Paste Instrumental by Chris Blake)” performed by Portishead (from the album Dummy, copyright 1994 by Go! Beat-London Records)  “To Kill a Dead Man” performed by Portishead (from the “Sour Times” CD single, copyright 1994 by Go! Beat-London Records)  “Over” performed by Portishead (from the album Portishead, copyright 1997 by Go! Beat-London Records) “Omid (Hope)” performed by Thievery Corporation (from the album The Richest Man in Babylon, copyright 2002 by ESL Records)  “Leave It” performed by Yes (from the album 90125, copyright 1983 by Atco Records)  The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc.  Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.    

Bug-eyed monster lovers rejoice! This week Craig dives deep into the pool of primordial goo that is the Outer Limits episode “Tourist Attraction.” TOL historian David J. Schow joins in to regale us with his bottomless sea of knowledge, plus Dr. Reba Wissner gives us the lowdown on the episode's original music score. The whole affair is slimy... yet strangely satisfying.  Get your David J. Schow literary fix right here: https://www.cimarronstreetbooks.com/  Get your own Ichthyosaurus Mercurius model kit here: https://www.dimensionaldesigns.com/icme.html  My 2013 blog entry on “Tourist Attraction”: https://bit.ly/3kwEDGE    The Outer Limits is a trademark of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc.  Between Awe and Mystery: An Outer Limits Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.    

This week, host Craig checks out “Reap What You Sow,” a fan-made Twilight Zone episode in the spirit of the original series, then gazes backward at his own (sadly unrealized) dream of creating... well, something along the same lines. Friend of the show Carson Cohen returns for some much-needed fact checking, then we wrap up with some reportage on an exciting Rod Serling-related crowdfunding campaign. Oh, it's also Hallowe'en, which we're apparently not observing at all this year. Boo indeed.    Theme: “Neither Here nor There (Yet Another Revision version)” by Twin Loops (used by permission).  “Two Semi-Metallic Human Beings” composed by Howard Shore (from album David Cronenberg's Crash: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, copyright 1996 by Milan Records).  “Babylon” performed by Control X (from the album To Abort Transmission, copyright 1995 by Instinct Ambient Records).    As Timeless as Infinity: A Rod Serling Monument Kickstarter campaign:  https://bit.ly/3w1kcpH  If you haven't seen “Reap What You Sow,” go watch it before CBS issues a cease-and-desist notice!  https://youtu.be/f5GOQVgeAzk    The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc.  Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.    

Nathan Van Cleave, The Twilight Zone's most prolific composer, finally gets a well-deserved spotlighting in this special installment of the podcast, made complete by an appearance by musician and friend of the program Carson Cohen. Enjoy!    Stream William Castle's Project X (1968) here: https://amzn.to/2SuPUg4    Watch 1959's Destination: Space here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED6Z_o1vupA    Read Dirk Wickenden's interview with Fred Steiner about Nathan Van Cleave here: https://bit.ly/3neaD35    The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc.  Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.    

Have you ever wondered what the show might sound like with NO editing whatsoever? Like, NONE. And no script, either. No, really. We're talking a solid hour of off-the-cuff yammering from host Craig with ZERO pre-planning (and zero production value). Listen... if you dare.    Stephanie Griffin's Siren Song Stitchery, where awesome stuff comes to three-dimensional-hand-sewn life: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SirensSongStitchery    Kilian Melloy's magnificent short story “The Boundary” (which he dedicated to me, of all people):  https://bit.ly/3f4S273  Kilian Melloy (Edge Media Network) interviews yours truly about The Outer Limits on Blu-ray (from 2018): https://bit.ly/2NGCD1k  The TZ Season 1 “Eye Intro” saga:  https://bit.ly/399iZCy    Pick up bare•bones magazine #6 (Spring 2021), which includes my first published article (I Am Controlling Transmission: The Outer Limits on Home Video):  https://amzn.to/3edufRa  This issue also features an article by David J. Schow about Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone Magazine, so it's doubly desirable. $9.95 and it's yours.  Hell, order several copies and give ‘em to your friends as gifts.    The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc.  Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.    

Submitted for your approval, part two of our epic study of Rod Serling’s World War II PTSD-demon-exorcizing Twilight Zone episodes. This time we’re neck-deep in the Pacific Theater side of things, which happens to be where Serling served---- so the episodes we’re covering (“The Purple Testament” and “A Quality of Mercy,” plus “The Encounter” for good measure) have an added bit of emotional and existential weight to ‘em. Listen with horror as host Craig tries to keep things light in the face of such grim thematic material. If nothing else, our old buddy Dr. Reba Wissner shows up to make it all worthwhile whilst sparking copious amounts of unbridled joy.   “Strange Girl” performed by Hubert Laws (from the album Flute By-Laws, copyright 1966 by Atlantic Records) “Over There” performed by Bob Crosby and His Orchestra (copyright 1942 by Decca Records) “Turning Japanese” performed by The Vapors (from the album New Clear Days, copyright 1980 by United Artists Records) “America, Fuck Yeah” and “America, Fuck Yeah (Symphony Bummer Remix)” written and performed by Trey Parker (from the album Team America World Police: Music from the Motion Picture, copyright 2004 by Atlantic Records) Main title theme from the film Detour composed and conducted by Leo Erdody (copyright 1945 by Producers Releasing Corporation) Main title theme from the film Cry Terror! Composed and conducted by Howard Jackson (copyright 1958 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)   The American Masters documentary on Serling, Submitted for Your Approval, in blurry low-resolution on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4ALNnImsmU   The Complete CBS Twilight Zone broadcast history, courtesy of The TZ Café’s Dan Hollis: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/twilightzoneworfr/complete-cbs-twilight-zone-broadcast-history-with--t312.html   My 2013 study of The Twilight Zone’s legendary Lost Five: http://mylifeintheshadowofthetwilightzone.blogspot.com/2013/02/special-report-lost-five.html   Articles on the tragic accident during the shooting of Twilight Zone: The Movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_Zone_accident https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/actor-and-two-children-killed-on-twilight-z https://slate.com/culture/2012/07/the-twilight-zone-tragedy-how-vic-morrows-death-changed-the-way-films-are-made.html   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

We’re back (after an unintentional 4-month absence) to dissect the classic Twilight Zone episodes “Judgment Night” and “Death’s-Head Revisited." Listen with horror as Craig tries valiantly to bring a sense of levity to the proceedings (spoiler alert: it doesn’t work). Achtung! Wanna hire the mega-talented Rick Sellers for some voiceover work? Hit him up here: http://www.richardsellers.com Check out the awesome Shadows and Substance: Exploring the Works of Rod Serling blog: https://thenightgallery.wordpress.com/ Pre-order Night Gallery: The Art of Darkness here: https://creaturefeatures.com/?product=night-gallery-the-art-of-darkness-hardcover “Welcome Back (theme from Welcome Back Kotter)” performed by John Sebastian (from the album Welcome Back, copyright 1976 by Reprise Records) “Submarines” performed by Charlie and His Orchestra (recorded between March 1941 and February 1943). Do you want to know more? Check it out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_and_his_Orchestra   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.  

This week Craig referees an epic bout between the classic Twilight Zone episodes “The Big Tall Wish” and “Steel.” One of ‘em will take home the championship belt, and the other will limp home with dashed hopes and shattered dreams. In between rounds, fan-favorite Dr. Reba Wissner pops in to give us the lowdown on the musical underscore. You can’t get this on Pay-Per-View, folks. A goldmine of fake product labels: http://www.theearlhayspress.com/index.html Get Dr. Reba Wissner’s essential A Dimension of Sound: Music in The Twilight Zone here: https://www.amazon.com/Dimension-Sound-Music-Twilight-Media/dp/1576472167/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=REBA+WISSNER&qid=1591390085&sr=8-1 While you’re at it, snag Ron Rodman’s Tuning In: American Narrative Television Music: https://www.amazon.com/Tuning-American-Narrative-Television-Oxford/dp/0195340248/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=tuning+in+ron+rodman&qid=1591400600&sr=8-1   “Metal Health” performed by Quiet Riot (from the album Metal Health, copyright 1983 by Pasha Records).  “This Is a Brawl” composed and conducted by Danny Elfman (from the album Real Steel: Original Motion Picture Score, copyright 2011 by Varèse Sarabande Records). “Love theme from Chinatown (End Title)” composed and conducted by Jerry Goldsmith (from the album Chinatown: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, copyright 1974 by ABC Records)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

This week Craig mines a solid two more hours of priceless conversation with celebrated screenwriter David J. Schow from their legendary 5-hour epic recording session from late April. Expect lots of twists and tangents and, as always, a lot of tongue-tripping from yours truly.   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

This week Craig welcomes the charming and erudite David J. Schow for an in-depth discussion of that venerable periodical Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone Magazine. I could go on, but really, I’d just be gushing. Just listen and be enthralled… if you dare. The Twilight Zone Vortex is on a mission to review every issue of Twilight Zone Magazine: http://twilightzonevortex.blogspot.com/2012/01/rod-serlings-twilight-zone-magazine.html?m=0 Here’s a great place to view the entire series of beautiful Twilight Zone Magazine covers: http://realmsofnight.com/2015/11/28/the-twilight-zone-magazine/ Here’s another one: http://www.luminist.org/archives/SF/TZ.htm   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Howdy pardners! This week we saddle up and transcend the shackles of time to corral the classic Twilight Zone episodes “Execution” and “Back There.” Along the way host Craig does his usual drooling over Forbidden Planet props and related gadget porn, and somehow The Smiths make an unlikely appearance. Giddyup! Mohawk Midgetape 300 gadget porn: http://vintage-technics.ru/Eng-Mohawk_Midgetape_300.htm http://www.pimall.com/nais/pivintage/midgetrecorder.html “Oscillate Wildly” performed by The Smiths (“How Soon Is Now?” single B-side, copyright 1985 by Rough Trade Records) “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Il Buono, Il Butto, Il Cattivo)” composed and conducted by Ennio Morricone (from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, copyright 1966 by Capitol Records) The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

This week Craig takes a break from social distancing and continuous hand-washing and goes spelunking into the depths of the cavernous CBS Music Library in search of sonic treasures from the greatest film and television composer of all time: Bernard Herrmann. It’s our longest episode to date, but only because it’s stuffed to the proverbial gills with music… thankfully our loquacious host lets the music do (most of) the talking.  Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards ballot: https://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/?p=890 The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

This week Craig drinks the alchemist’s longevity potion and spends an eternity analyzing the classic Twilight Zone episodes “Long Live Walter Jameson” and “Queen of the Nile.” It’s a heady blend of Ken Burns-esque Civil War side trips, Nazi Germany flyovers, and ruminations on mortality. We Sphinx you’ll really like it.   Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards ballot: https://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/?p=890    “Ashokan Farewell” performed by Russ Bareberg (from the album The Civil War: Original Soundtrack Recording, copyright 1990 by Nonesuch Records) “Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose: Dumpster” composed and performed by Mark Snow (from the album The X-files: Volume 2, copyright 2013 by La La Land Records)  “Entr’acte (Caesar & Cleopatra)” and “Taste of Death” composed and conducted by Alex North (from Cleopatra: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, copyright 1963 by 20th Century Fox Records) “Smokey Sax” by Hollywood Trailer Music Orchestra (from the album Film Noir: Vintage Cinema Classics, copyright 2015 by Megatrax Music) “Cleopatra” performed by The Skatalites (from the album Foundation Ska, copyright 1996 by Heartbeat Select Records) “Like Egypt Was” performed by Michael Penn (from the album Resigned, copyright 1997 by Epic/57 Records)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

We’re back! Love is in the air as Craig gazes seductively into the eyes of the first two Twilight Zone episodes he ever saw (“The Chaser” and “Jess-Belle”). Along the way he completely undermines his own efforts to be more “woke” when it comes to lusting after the opposite sex… just in time for Valentine’s Day (which was two weeks ago, so our perfect record of always being late remains intact). It’s a heady brew of Paley Center complaints, surprising Psycho tangents, and more cast connections than you can shake a silver hairpin at. Draw a warm bath, light some candles, and crack open the Courvoisier. Ooh la la!   Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards ballot: https://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/?p=890   “I’m in the Mood for Love” performed by the Jackie Gleason & His Orchestra (from the album Music for Lovers Only, copyright 1953 by Capitol Records) “Love Potion No. 9” performed by The Clovers (copyright 1959 by Capitol Records) “Every Breath You Take” performed by The Police (from the album Synchronicity, copyright 1983 by A&M Records) “The Ballad of Jess-Belle (single edit)” performed by Terrea Lea (copyright 1963 by CBS Music) “I Wonder as I Wander” performed by Terrea Lea (from the album Folk Songs and Ballads, copyright 1958 by HiFi Records) “The Ocelot” composed and conducted by Joseph Mullendore (from the album Honey West: Original Music from the Soundtrack, copyright 1965 by ABC Records) “Love Potion No. 9 (instrumental)” performed by Enoch Light and The Light Brigade (from the album Discotheque Vol. 2, copyright 1965 by Command Records)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Sheesh, astral projection phantom kids can be SO annoying, am I right?  Join Craig as he sips some hot chocolate and digs into the classic Twilight Zone episode “Nightmare as a Child,” then jumps forward 25 years into the future to give the 80’s TZ effort “Little Boy Lost” the KID gloves treatment (ha! See what we did there?). Look (well, listen) for a guest appearance by Andrew Ramage of twilightzonemuseum.com fame, then revel in the triumphant return of Dr. Reba Wissner, our very own TZ Music Guru.   Theme: “Neither Here Nor There (9/22/2019 Revision)” by Twin Loops “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “The Hole/TV People” (from the Poltergeist soundtrack composed by Jerry Goldsmith, copyright 1982 by Polygram Records) “Axel F” performed by Harold Faltermeyer (from the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack, copyright 1984 by MCA Records) “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” performed by Rupert Holmes (from the album Partners in Crime, copyright 1979 by Infinity Records/MCA Records) “Twinkle Twinkle” (from the album Nature Sounds: Forest Mystique, copyright 2018 by Simply Relaxing Tunes) “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” performed by Fabio Perry (music) and Dead-Rose (vocals) (copyright status unknown)   Terry Burnham Memorial Project 2016: http://www.twilightzonemuseum.com/actors/terrymemorial.php   Dr. Reba Wissner’s A DIMENSION OF SOUND: MUSIC IN THE TWILIGHT ZONE: https://www.amazon.com/Dimension-Sound-Music-Twilight-Media/dp/1576472167/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=reba+wissner&qid=1574613494&sr=8-1   Craig’s Twilight Zone 16mm (Mis)Adventure: http://mylifeintheshadowofthetwilightzone.blogspot.com/search/label/Hollywood%20Theatre   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Boo! It’s a word designed to scare… or to heckle a comedian. Somehow both definitions apply this week as Craig tackles his ultimate fear by watching two notoriously awful Twilight Zone comedies (“Mr. Bevis” and “Cavender is Coming”), and honestly, what’s more terrifying than that? It’s a Hallowe’en episode with a smile. Oh wait, that’s not a smile…. that’s a frozen mask of abject terror. Boo! Twitter: @ZoneCraB facebook.com/zonepod/   Theme: “Neither Here Nor There (Very Hairy Variant)” by Twin Loops “Opus 185: Descent” composed and performed by Sigmund Krähe (copyright Sigmund Krähe) “Yakety Sax” (aka The Benny Hill Theme) performed by Ronnie Aldrich and His Orchestra “The Wild Bunch: Main Title” composed and conducted by Jerry Fielding (from The Wild Bunch Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, copyright 1968 by Warner Records Inc.) “The Third Man Theme” (aka “The Harry Lime Theme”) performed by Anton Karas (single, copyright 1949 by Decca Records) “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” performed by Tears for Fears (from the album Songs from the Big Chair, copyright 1985 by Phonogram/Mercury Records) “Firewater” performed by The Astronauts (from Surf Party: The Original Soundtrack Album, copyright 1964 by 20th Century Records) “I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together” performed by Carol Burnett (probably copyrighted, I dunno)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Contest time! We’ve partnered with Fathom Events and CBS Home Entertainment to give away five pairs of tickets to The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration, which will screen in more than 600 movie theaters across the U.S., on November 14th, 2019. Along with a new short documentary about Rod Serling, they’ll be showing 6 quintessential episodes (“Walking Distance,” “Time Enough at Last,” “The Invaders,” “The Monsters are Due on Maple Street,” “Eye of the Beholder,” and “To Serve Man”). Wanna go? FOR FREE? Well, of course you do! And you can…. but you have to enter. Event details: https://www.fathomevents.com/twilightzone Contest details: Email us at zonepod@gmail.com with the following: your name, the two participating theaters closest to you (find out at https://www.fathomevents.com/twilightzone), and your favorite of the six episodes being screened at the event. Deadline is midnight, Pacific Standard Time, on Sunday, November 3rd, 2019.   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

This week, Craig spins the cosmic roulette wheel in honor of the Twilight Zone classics “The Fever” and “The Prime Mover” while self-medicating an ongoing sinus malfunction with a single-malt Scotch. Take my advice and roll the dice, baby. “Neither Here Nor There (Viva Las Version)” by Twin Loops “The Hong Kong Triad” performed by Thievery Corporation (from the album The Mirror Conspiracy, copyright 2000 by ESL Records) “Hanukkah in Vegas” performed by Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine (from the album Cocktails with Santa, copyright 2013 by Coverage Records) Watch Robert Florey’s The Life and Death of 9413: A Hollywood Extra at https://vimeo.com/212551702 The Goldsmith Odyssey Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/159614 The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Check your bags and try to avoid a TSA cavity search as you board tonight’s double-feature flight into the unknown. Craig takes the yoke and performs aerial maneuvers over, under and through the classic Twilight Zone episodes “The Last Flight” and “The Odyssey of Flight 33.” In the final analysis, only one will emerge unscathed. Along the way Craig struggles with French pronunciations, extols the glory of stop-motion dinosaurs and powers through some kind of sinus malfunction. Mon dieu!   Theme: “Neither Here Nor There (9/22/2019 Revision)” by Twin Loops “Sunny” performed by Dave Pike (from the album Jazz for the Jet Set, copyright 1966 by WEA International) “Interlude” performed by Thievery Corporation (from the album The Richest Man in Babylon, copyright 2002 by Eighteenth Street/ESL Music) “On Danse a la Villette” and “La Vraie Valse Musette” performed by Basil Bunelik (solo accordian) “Royal Air Force March Past” performed by the Central Band of the Royal Air Force (from the album On Tour: Central Band of the Royal Air Force, copyright 1995 by Cala Records) “Serenata” performed by The Jonah Jones Quartet (from the album Great Instrumental Hits, copyright 1961 by Capitol Records)  “The Return of the Red Baron” performed by The Royal Guardsmen (from the album Snoopy and His Friends, copyright 1967 by Laurie Records)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.  

Koren Shadmi’s graphic novel The Twilight Man: Rod Serling and the Birth of Television drops on October 8th, and he was kind enough to drop by (in a virtual sense) and talk about it. As usual, Craig trips all over his tongue, breathes too hard and says “um” way too many times.   Theme: “Neither Here Nor There (9/22/2019 Revision)” by Twin Loops “Venus” performed by Sine (from the compilation album Chill Out! The Techno Evolution Continues, copyright 1993 by Instinct Records)   http://www.korenshadmi.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KorenShadmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenshadmi/ http://www.sva.edu/events/events-exhibitions/masks-mannequins-and-monsters-the-twilight-zone-screening https://rodserling.com/serling-fest-2019-schedule/   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Submitted for your approval---- Professional voice actor Mark Silverman, planet Earth’s only official Rod Serling vocal impressionist (sanctioned by Serling’s estate and everything!), who kindly spent half an hour chatting TZ with us and regaling us with his talent. Get it while it’s hot! This one’s gonna be worth money someday, gang. And download it twice, in case you misplace the first one. “Neither Here nor There (3.6)” by Twin Loops “Doors of Perception” performed by Deep Space Network (from the album Big Rooms, copyright 1993 by Instinct Records) The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Is this a podcast about a television series, or a podcast ABOUT a podcast about a television series? Craig takes a deep dive into “Blurryman,” the extremely meta season finale of the 2019 Twilight Zone reboot, then takes a shocking left turn partway through that threatens to change podcasting as we know it forever. Okay, that may be a slight exaggeration. Let’s just say this episode is not to be missed.   “Neither Here Nor There (‘Really? Another Revision?’ Revision)” by Twin Loops TWILIGHT ZONE MAIN TITLE AND END THEMES composed by Marius Constant, performed by Marco Beltrami and Brandon Roberts “Halloween (Main Theme)” composed and performed by John Carpenter, from Halloween: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (copyright 1983 by Varèse Sarabande Records) Miscellaneous cues from Hangover Square composed and conducted by Bernard Herrmann, from Hangover Square: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (copyright 1945 by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation) “The Sleeper Car” performed by Thievery Corporation, from the EP .38.45 (A Thievery Number) (copyright 1998 by ESL Music)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

This week Craig stares down the barrel of “The Blue Scorpion” as he nears the end of the new Twilight Zone’s first season. Along the way he goes off half-cocked on a 20-gauge trip down memory lane, which may have been triggered (ha!) by second-hand TV smoke (hey, weirder things have happened up in here). He also tells the triumphant tale of one man’s endless quest for a Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award… which, as fate would have it, isn’t so endless at all.  Listen first, ask questions later. Check out my appearance on Victor Gamboa’s OUTER LIMITS PODCAST here: http://thetwilightzonepodcast.com/craig-beam-interview/   “Neither Here Nor There (‘Really? Another Revision?’ Revision)” by Twin Loops “I Never Had No One” performed by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs (“Old MacDonald Had a Boogaloo Farm” B-side, copyright 1968 by MGM Records)   “It Ain’t No Easy Thing” performed by Carla Thomas (previously unissued track, recorded between 1960 and 1968, copyright Staxx Records) “Moon Love” performed by Electric Moon (from the album Lunatics & Lunatics Revenge, copyright 2015 by Sireena Records) “San and Ashitaka in the Forest of the Deer God” composed by Joe Hisaishi (from the Princess Mononoke soundtrack, copyright 1999 by Milan Records) Assorted cues from Taxi Driver composed and conducted by Bernard Herrmann (from the Taxi Driver soundtrack, copyright 1976 by Arista Records)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Join us as we celebrate the first day of summer with a light and sunny excursion into…. HA! Not even. This week, the dark and moody “Point of Origin,” the eighth episode of Jordan Peele’s new Twilight Zone series, finds itself trussed up in Craig’s interrogation apparatus. Along the way he crushes slightly on Ginnifer Goodwin (because hey, even woke dudes are weak sometimes), and somehow manages to debut yet another jingle. “Neither Here Nor There (‘Really? Another Revision?’ Revision)” by Twin Loops “CineTerra,” “Mirror Image,” “Triton” and “First Crash” composed and conducted by Howard Shore (from the album Crash: The Complete Original Score, copyright 2014 by Howe Records LLC) “This Land Is Your Land” performed by Arlo Guthrie with The Dillards (from the album Thirty-Two Cents: Postage Due, copyright 2008 by Rising Son Records) “Immigrant Song” performed by Midnite String Quartet (from the album MSQ Performs Led Zeppelin, copyright 2014 by Roma Music Group) The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Men are pigs, am I right? This time around, Craig examines his manhood (not as sexy as it sounds) in relation to the rampant toxic masculinity on display in the new Twilight Zone episode “Not All Men.” Along the way he tries to atone for horn-dogging on writer Heather Anne Campbell, valiantly chides his fellow dudes who refuse to join him on the Woke Train, and manages to debut a brand new jingle in the process. “Neither Here nor There (‘Really? Another Revision?’ Revision)” by Twin Loops “Whole Lotta Your Love” performed by Lee Hurst © 1973 by A&M Records “Hello” performed by Lionel Richie (from the album Can’t Slow Down © 1983 by Motown Records) “Mysterioso” (library cues ZR-8, ZR-9, ZR-65 and ZR-68) composed by George Hormel © Fairwest Music (USA) Inc. obo Bistro Music (administered by Conexion Media Group, Inc.) “Dream” composed by Ib Glindemann © EuroScreen Music   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

The day has arrived. After four decidedly underwhelming episodes and one pretty good episode, Jordan Peele’s new Twilight Zone series offers up a bona fide masterpiece: “Six Degrees of Freedom.” Mission to Mars, or incredibly authentic simulation? You decide. And while you’re deciding… GET YOUR ASS TO MARS! “Neither Here Nor There (‘Really? Another Revision?’ Revision)” by Twin Loops “Family” performed by The Interrupters featuring Tim Armstrong (from the album The Interrupters, copyright 2014 by Epitaph/Hellcat Records) “Don’t Blow It” composed and conducted by Cliff Martinez (from the Solaris soundtrack, copyright 2002 by Superb Records) “Music of the Spheres” performed by Human Mesh Dance (from the album Mindflower, copyright 1994 by Instinct Ambient Records) The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! This week’s episode has… um, nothing whatsoever to do with honoring mothers. Instead, Craig asks the age-old question: what do Christmas Eve in Alaska and a kid running for President have in common?  The answer may surprise you. Episodes 4 and 5 of the new Twilight Zone series (“A Traveler” and “The Wunderkind”) are our research subjects this time around, and we’re gonna get all up in their business with our brand new microscope (from Whipple Industries™, of course).   “Neither Here Nor There (‘Really? Another Revision?’ Revision)” by Twin Loops “Here Comes Santa Claus” performed by Bing Crosby with The Andrews Sisters (copyright 1949 by Decca Records) “Jingle Bells” performed by the Jackie Gleason & His Orchestra (from the album Merry Christmas, copyright 1956 by Capitol Records)   “Here Comes Santa Claus” performed by Doris Day (copyright 1949 by Columbia Records)   “Rock Your Body” performed by Justin Timberlake (from the album Justified, copyright 2002 by Jive Records)   “A Rod-Damned Massacre” performed by Incurable Dog Cancer (from the forthcoming album Canine Inch Nails, copyright 2019 by Butterscotch Eclipse Records)   “Utrom (Kandis Mix)” performed by Tied & Tickled Trio (from the album Ea1 Ea2 Rmx, copyright 1999 by Moor Music)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc.   Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

This week Craig hits the 'rewind' button on the third episode of the new Twilight Zone and, well... the third time’s the charm, as they say. With "Replay," the series (mostly) overcomes its rocky start and presents a worthwhile--- and important--- episode about the black experience in America…. and not from a historical standpoint, either. This is now. This is real. There’s less humor this week than usual, which is completely appropriate.    “Neither Here Nor There (‘Really? Another Revision?’ Revision)” by Twin Loops “Oogum Boogum Song” performed by Brenton Wood (from the album Oogum Boogum, copyright 1967 by Double Shot Records) “Oogum Boogum Song” performed by Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star (from the album Lowrider Baby! Lullaby Versions of Cruisin’ Classics, copyright 2019 by Roma Music Group) “On Danse a la Villette” performed by Basil Bunelik (solo accordian) “Steganos” performed by The Honey Sacrifice (from the album Nights in Columbus, copyright 2010 by Neo Ouija Records) “Backspace Unwind” performed by Lamb (from the album Backspace Unwind, copyright 2014 by Butler Records)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Left turn! Host Craig suspends his plan to resume covering the first season of the classic Twilight Zone series to instead dive head-first into the first season of the brand new Twilight Zone series from Jordan Peele. This week he gazes suspiciously at the first two episodes (“The Comedian” and “Nightmare at 30,000 Feet”) and shares his knee-jerk reactions with little preparation or time to truly reflect in a meaningful fashion. Are the new episodes worth checking out? You’ll have to listen to get the full scoop. “Neither Here Nor There (‘Really? Another Revision?’ Revision)” by Twin Loops “You’re the Inspiration” by Chicago (from the album Chicago 17, copyright 1983 by Full Moon/Asylum/Warner Bros) “Medulla Oblongata” by The Dust Brothers (from the Fight Club soundtrack, copyright 1999 by Restless Records) “Someone Is Watching You” by Andrea Terrinoni (from the album Pulsating Mind: Dreamy Instrumentals and Soundtracks, copyright 2018 by Andrea Terrinoni) “Unsettling Perspectives” by Andrea Terrinoni (from the album Cinematic Cues Volume 3: Dark Drama, copyright 2016 by Flipper Srl Edizioni Musicali) “Gloom” by Andrea Terrinoni (from the album Lifeline: Contemporary Emotional Ambient, copyright 2016 by Deneb Records) TWILIGHT ZONE MAIN TITLE AND END THEMES composed by Marius Constant, performed by Marco Beltrami and Brandon Roberts   Vote for us in the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards! The details can be found here: https://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/?p=741  The deadline to vote is midnight on April 20th, 2019. Don’t delay, vote today! Like, right now. Go do it before you get sidetracked and forget. C’mon!   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Sometimes the self is the biggest hurdle, and usually we’re too close to see it. This week Craig gets a much-needed smack upside the head and gets his priorities straightened out (finally, right?).   Theme: “Neither Here nor There (Series 3 Revision)” by Twin Loops “Ambient #1” performed by Control X (from the album To Abort Transmission, copyright 1995 by Instinct Records) “Coming Back to Life” performed by Pink Floyd (from the album The Division Bell, copyright 1994 by Capitol Music/EMI) Jordan Monsell’s amazing Twilight Zone collage: https://i2.wp.com/bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/twilight-zone-poster.jpg?ssl=1 The key to said collage, should you need it: https://i1.wp.com/bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/episodes.jpg?ssl=1 Tom Elliot’s epic treatise on Rod Serling’s teleplay for Planet of the Apes (in which I provide the voice of producer Arthur P. Jacobs): http://thetwilightzonepodcast.com/rod-serlings-planet-of-the-apes/ Vote for us in the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards! The details can be found here: https://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/?p=741  Don’t delay, vote today!   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.  

No clever intro here. Just listen to the damn thing. Here’s how to vote: http://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/ Theme: “Neither Here nor There (3.6)” by Twin Loops “Come Back (Slow Version)” performed by the Depeche Mode (from the album Sounds of the Universe copyright 2009 by Mute Records)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Baseball and robots: two examples of classic Americana. This week Craig oils up his glove and manhandles some (base)balls when he takes the mound against “The Mighty Casey” from The Twilight Zone’s legendary first season, then keeps the mandroid vibe rollin’ with a loving examination of the nuts, bolts and artificial hide of the season four classic “In His Image.” Put on your cleats and tune in… and yeah, you’d best wear a cup.   David K. Frasier’s write-up on Robert Sorrells: http://davidkfrasier.blogspot.com/2013/10/robert-sorrells-dont-fuck-with-cowboy.html Craig’s appearance on Brandon Cruz’s Submitted for Your Approval podcast: https://www.apatheticenthusiasm.com/s4ya-s2e17-twenty-two/http://geekade.com/newsfeed/2017/2/9/s4ya-s2e17-twenty-two   Theme: “Neither Here nor There (Mecha Variant)” by Twin Loops “Get Schwifty” performed by Justin Roiland (copyright 2015 by Cartoon Network) “I’m Not Tired Yet” performed by the Mississippi Mass Choir (featuring Mosie “Mama” Brooks; from the album Not by Might, Not by Power, copyright 2005 by Malaco Records) “I Will Not Forget You” performed by Sarah McLachlan (from the album Solace, copyright 1991 by Nettwerk Records) “The Dirty Games of Dr. Love” performed by Alex Puddu (from the album The Golden Age of Danish Pornography, copyright 2011 by Al Dente Records) “Robot Man” performed by Jamie Horton (copyright 1960 by Joy Records) “Mr. Roboto” performed by Styx (from the album Kilroy Was Here, copyright 1983 by A&M Records)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

You say last week’s chat with The Twilight Pwn's Fred left you wanting? Too short? Not enough delicious Fredness to sate your Fred-centric appetite? Say no more---- herein you’ll find the entire unedited conversation, tongue-clicks and ‘ums’ horrifically intact. It’s raw, sloppy and unpolished, the perfect aural accompaniment for a raw, sloppy and unpolished New Years Eve. Cheers!   OPENING MUSIC: ‘Neither Here Nor There (3.6)” by Twin Loops “Captain Picard sings ‘Let It Snow’” created by James Covenant (used without permission)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

It’s Christmastime again, so of course we’ve cooked up a special treat for y’all---- two, count ‘em, TWO special guests grace our RSS feed this week: Dr. Reba Wissner talks shop about the music score for the Twilight Zone classic “What You Need” (which we’re covering this week… I probably should’ve mentioned that first), then the irrepressible Fred from The Twilight Pwn returns to lend us some much-needed TZ ‘cast credibility. It’s a heart-warming holiday special for the whole family (assuming they’re all over 18 and aren’t easily offended), so pour yourself a tumbler of your best cherry brandy and prepare to get festive. Oh, we’re also unveiling two new jingles this week, for those keeping track. And hey, make sure you stick around after the credits for a last-minute tribute to Outer Limits composer Dominic Frontiere (1931-2017).   Tom Elliot reads Lewis Padgett’s “What You Need”: http://thetwilightzonepodcast.com/special-tom-elliot-reads-need-2/ The Twilight Pwn’s coverage of “What You Need”: http://twilightpwn.libsyn.com/episode-78-what-you-need   Theme Music: “Neither Here nor There (3.6)” by Twin Loops “Nature Boy” performed by Stan Getz (from the album Cool Velvet, copyright 1960 by Verve Records) “Sex and Candy” performed by Marcy Playground (from the album Marcy Playground, copyright 1997 by Capitol Records/EMI) “Home (Where Shadows Fall)” performed by the Jackie Gleason & His Orchestra (from the album Merry Christmas, copyright 1956 by Capitol Records)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.      

Christmas comes a bit early this year as Craig turns the mic over to listener Dylan Vance, who presents his audio drama adaptation of Rod Serling’s “Escape Clause.” It’s his gift to the podcast, which we're thrilled and delighted to share with all of you. Enjoy! Opening theme: “Neither Here Nor There (3.3)” by Twin Loops The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

This week author Steven Jay Rubin drops by to discuss his marvelous new book The Twilight Zone Encyclopedia. Along the way, Craig practically falls over himself gushing over the book, repeatedly trips over his own tongue, and commits the ultimate interview sin… but you’ll have to listen to find out what it is (actually, there are two pretty egregious faux pas committed herein… oh, the shame!). Steven's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Twilight-Zone-Encyclopedia-Steven-Rubin/dp/1613738889/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512615168&sr=81&keywords=twilight+zone+encyclopedia Steven's book on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-twilight-zone-encyclopedia-steven-jay-rubin/1126059697#/ Steven's book at Portland’s own legendary Powell’s Books: http://www.powells.com/book/the-twilight-zone-encyclopedia-9781613738887/62-0   Theme Music: “Neither Here nor There (3.4)” by Twin Loops “The Unknown," "Invitation,” “The Moon Is Low,” “Shangri-La” and “The Twilight Zone” performed by Marty Manning and His Orchestra (from the album The Twilight Zone: A Sound Adventure in Space, copyright 1961 by Columbia Records)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.  

Heaven. Hell. What’s the difference? The lines are blurred this week as Craig spins the roulette wheel on the Twilight Zone classic “A Nice Place to Visit” and can’t decide between a halo or a brimstone necklace. He then descends to the cheap and cheesy bowels of 70’s hell for the Night Gallery quickie “Hell’s Bells.” It’s groovy, man. Theme music: “Neither Here nor There (3.5)” by Twin Loops “Strange Girl” performed by Hubert Laws (from the album Flute By-Laws, copyright 1966 by Atlantic Records) “Destroyer” performed by The Kinks (from the album Give the People What They Want, copyright 1981 by Arista Records) “The Girl with the Long Black Hair” performed by Sandy Warner (from the album Fair and Warner, copyright 1961 by Mayfair Records) “Sacrifice” performed by Elliot Murphy (from the album Unreal City, copyright 1993 by Razor & Tie Records) “Hell Hotel” performed by They Might Be Giants (demo; copyright information unknown) “Lighten Up” performed by Beastie Boys (from the album Check Your Head, copyright 1992 by Capitol Records) “Hell” performed by Squirrel Nut Zippers (from the album Hot, copyright 1996 by Mammoth Records) The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

This time around we deviate (almost) completely from The Twilight Zone to examine Richard Matheson’s short story “Prey,” which MAY have been inspired by Matheson’s earlier “The Invaders.” Voice actor Karen Cenon lends us her talents for a dramatic reading of Matheson’s story, after which Craig faces yet another series of lashings for errors committed in past episodes.   Check out Karen Cenon as E.R.I.S. in The Haven Chronicles: https://thehavenchronicles.com/   Opening music: “Neither Here nor There (Zuni variant)” by Twin Loops “Moo-Wy-Yeh,” “Hee-le-lee Song,” “Ha-Ha-Wu Dance,” “Rain Dance Song” and “Harvest Dance Song” by Leo Quetawki (from the album Zuni: Traditional Songs from the Zuni Pueblo, copyright 2004 by Canyon Records) “Fast Comanche Dance” by Leslie Shebala (from the album Zuni: Traditional Songs from the Zuni Pueblo, copyright 2004 by Canyon Records) “Herbal” by Simon Boswell (from the Hardware Limited Edition soundtrack, copyright 2014 by Flick Records)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

This year’s Hallowe’en episode isn’t about monsters, or ghosts, or demonic dolls. It’s about doppelgängers, which should clue you in to the fact that we’re covering the Twilight Zone classic “Mirror Image” this week, plus the related 80’s TZ episode “Shatterday.” Along the way host Craig challenges Jimmy Stewart to a fight, invites listeners to a Vera Miles-related self-pity party, and goes a bit (or a lot) overboard with the Bruce Willis jokes. So… it’s a different kind of horror, basically.   www.twinstrangers.net www.findmydoppelganger.net www.ilooklikeyou.com   Opening Music: “Neither Here nor There (Doppelgänger-we’en variant)” by Twin Loops “Ghostbusters” performed by Ray Parker Jr. (from the Ghostbusters soundtrack, copyright 1984 by Arista Records) “Pitkin County Turn Around” performed by Steve Martin (from the album The Steve Martin Brothers, copyright 1981 by Warner Bros. Records) “Angel Eyes” performed by Frank Sinatra (from the album Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely, copyright 1958 by Capitol Records)     The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Two stone-cold Twilight Zone classics get the full body cavity search this week: “Third from the Sun” and “The Invaders” are compared and contrasted to determine definitively which is more classic than the other. Or will we see a historic first-ever tie…? Along the way Craig regales with a dramatic reading (okay, maybe “regales” is the wrong word. “Attempts to regale,” maybe?) and places a last-minute call to fan favorite Dr. Reba Wissner… but doesn’t talk about music. Intrigued? Commence downloading and check it out!   The notorious Invaders thong: http://www.cafepress.com/+twilight_zone_invaders_classic_thong,322482279   Opening music: “Neither Here nor There (Earth/Not Earth Variant)” by Twin Loops “Discipline 27 II: What Planet Is This?” performed by Sun Ra and His Space Arkestra (from the album What Planet Is This? © 2006 by Golden Years of New Jazz) “Earth Floor” performed by Michael Brook (from the album Hybrid, © 1985 by EG Records) “Fever Bomb” performed by The Technicolors (from the album Metaphysical, © 2017 by The Technicolors) “I’m Afraid of Americans (Nine Inch Nails V1 Clean Edit)” performed by David Bowie (additional production by Trent Reznor © 1997 by Virgin Records). “Third from the Sun” performed by Psilonaut (from the Pi original motion picture soundtrack, © 1998 by Thrive Records)   Between Light and Shadow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zonepod/   Between Light and Shadow on Tumblr: https://zonepod.tumblr.com/   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

This week, Craig watches helplessly as two different spaceship crews make emergency landings and get themselves into all sorts of crazy unpredictable jams. Strap yourselves in, kids, ‘cuz it’s gonna be one helluva bumpy ride when we launch the Twilight Zone episodes “Elegy” and “People are Alike All Over” into orbit simultaneously and see which one comes back unscathed... and which one burns up on reentry. Along the way, Craig marvels at the fashion choices of future astronauts and struggles with the pronunciation of Liebfraumilch.     Marc Scott Zicree’s “Rod Serling and Ray Bradbury: The Untold Story”: https://youtu.be/8bhvb8Tmi38 Marc Scott Zicree’s “Mr. Sci-Fi” YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkKt7gHnZpcY0nreBdPhwmQ Brandi Jackola reads ‘Brothers Beyond the Void’ (Tom Elliot’s The Twilight Zone Podcast): http://thetwilightzonepodcast.com/the-twilight-zone-podcast-brandi-jackola-reads-brothers-beyond-the-void-2/ Jim Moon Reads ‘Elegy’ (Tom Elliot’s The Twilight Zone Podcast): http://thetwilightzonepodcast.com/jim-moon-reads-elegy-2/   Theme Music: “Neither Here nor There (3.3)” by Twin Loops “Phoenix.beacon10” performed by SETI (from the album Pharos, © 1995 by Instinct Ambient Records) “Is It Wrong” performed by Golden Suits (from the album Kubla Khan, © 2016 by Hit City USA) “Don’t Wanna Fight No More” performed by Alabama Shakes (from the album Sound & Color, © 2015 by ATO / Fontana North / MapleMusic Recordings) “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” performed by Smashing Pumpkins (from the album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, © 1995 by Virgin Records) Elton John’s “Rocket Man” performed by William Shatner (The Science Fiction Film Awards, 1978) “Lost-Found” performed by Space Monkey Death Sequence (from the album People Are Alike All Over, © 2015 by Space Monkey Death Sequence) Check out Space Monkey Death Sequence’s full catalog at: https://spacemonkeydeath.bandcamp.com Elton John’s “Rocket Man” performed by William Shatner (The Science Fiction Film Awards, 1978)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and a Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.  

This week Craig lets the music do the talking as we explore composer Jerry Goldsmith’s musical contributions to The Twilight Zone’s musical landscape, specifically his jazz compositions. You’ll want a drink or two for this one… three fingers of your best bourbon, or maybe a dirty martini with three olives. Cheers, mates.   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and a Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.  

Duck and cover! This week we peel back the radiation-blistered skin of the Twilight Zone classic “Time Enough at Last” to see if Craig still hates it much as he did back in his blogging days. Fan favorite Dr. Reba Wissner stops by with a fascinating report on All Things Atomic TV, and along the way Craig is forced to do his mea culpa routine not once, but twice (it’s not fair… it’s not fair at all!). Make sure you’re wearing your radiation-proof hazmat suit before you hit Play…!   Tom Elliot reads Marilyn Venable’s “Time Enough at Last”: http://thetwilightzonepodcast.com/special-tom-elliot-reads-time-enough-last-2/   Dr. Reba Wissner’s talk on “Shelter Anxiety and Civil Defense on Television” (9/28/2017 at NYU): http://www.nyu.edu/library/bobst/research/tam/pub-programs.html   Opening theme: “Neither Here nor There (3.3)” by Twin Loops “Life’s Not Fair” by Supmikecheck (from the album You Are Who You Think You Are, © 2015 by Supmikecheck) “Radiation Ruling the Nation (Protection)” by Massive Attack vs. Mad Professor (from the album No Protection, © 1995 by Virgin EMI records)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and a Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Neighbors, am I right? Buncha a-holes. This week the classic Twilight Zone episode “The Monsters are Due on Maple Street” faces off against the not-quite-as-classic “The Shelter” in a suburban grudge match for the ages. Along the way Craig unwraps a mint copy of Twilight Zone Magazine (for research purposes) and discovers that every good idea he has for the podcast… well, Tom Elliot had it first.   Tom Elliot’s coverage of “The Monsters are Due on Maple Street”: http://thetwilightzonepodcast.com/the-monsters-are-due-on-maple-street-2/ Tom Elliot’s coverage of “The Shelter”: http://thetwilightzonepodcast.com/the-shelter/ Forbidden Planet uniform replicas: http://www.fabgearusa.com/forbidden-planet/   Opening theme: “Neither Here nor There (3.3)” by Twin Loops “Pretty in Pink” by The Psychedelic Furs (from the Pretty in Pink soundtrack, copyright 1986 by A&M Records) “Chant of the Moon” by Robert Drasnin (from the album Voodoo: Exotic Music from Polynesia and the Far East, copyright 1959 by Tops Records) “Monster Radio Man” by Skinny Puppy (from the album Back and Forth Series Vol. 2, copyright 1992 by Nettwerk)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and a Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.  

The engaging Mark Dawidziak, author of the wonderful Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Twilight Zone: A Fifth-Dimension Guide to Life, stops by for a fascinating and enlightening chat. Highly recommended. Buy Mark's book from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Need-Know-Learned-Twilight/dp/1250082374/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500927619&sr=8-1&keywords=mark+dawidziak   Buy Mark's book from Barnes and Noble:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/everything-i-need-to-know-i-learned-in-the-twilight-zone-mark-daniel-dawidziak/1123683392?ean=9781250082374   Opening theme: “Neither Here nor There (3.4)" by Twin Loops Closing music: “Little Girl Lost: Where Are You?” composed and conducted by Bernard Herrmann   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and a Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.  

So much awesomeness on deck! The wonderful Tom Elliott (The Twilight Zone Podcast) gives a dramatic reading of Richard Matheson’s “Disappearing Act,” the genesis for the classic Twilight Zone episode we’re focusing on this week, “And When the Sky was Opened.” We’ve also got Dr. Reba Wissner on speed dial to school us on the musical stylings of Leonard Rosenman. Somehow this week’s episode ended up almost two hours long, so… sorry in advance. Opening theme: “Neither Here Nor There (rare 3rd Variation)” by Twin Loops “Smooth Operator” performed by Sade (from the album Diamond Life, © 1984 by Epic Records) Radiohead’s “How to Disappear Completely” performed by Made of Wood (from the album Narcotherapy Hypnosis, ©2017 by Made of Wood)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and a Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.  

Witness a boy, a girl, a department store at night… and a whole lotta creepiness. Craig celebrates vintage radio with a special look at “Evening Primrose,” a 1947 episode of Escape based on the classic John Collier short story…. Which kinda maybe sorta inspired Rod Serling’s “The After Hours.” Opening theme: “Neither Here Nor There (3rd Revision)” by Twin Loops “Take Me to the World” (from Stephen Sondheim’s Evening Primrose; performed by Neil Patrick Harris and Theresa McCarthy; copyright 2001 by Nonesuch Records) The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and a Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

Two words: MANNEQUIN CHALLENGE. ‘Nuff said.   The notorious “eye intro” saga: http://mylifeintheshadowofthetwilightzone.blogspot.com/2010/06/tz-spotlight-alternate-season-one.html   William Tuttle’s “The King of the Duplicators” short (MGM, 1960): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH0JgLTDeR0   Opening theme: “Neither Here nor There (3.3)” by Twin Loops (from the forthcoming album Between Light and Shadow: The Official Soundtrack, copyright 2017 by Butterscotch Eclipse Productions) “Short Skirt/Long Jacket” by Cake (from the album Comfort Eagle, copyright 2011 by Columbia Records) “Possession” by Harry Revel and Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman (from the album Perfume Set to Music, copyright 1948 by RCA/Victor) “Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd featuring Gucci Mane (from the album SremmLife 2, copyright 2016 by Interscope Records) “Showroom Dummies” by Kraftwerk (from the album Trans-Europe Express, copyright 1977 by Kling Klang Schallplatten)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and a Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.  

Our pal Dr. Reba Wissner returns to further educate us on All Things Twilight Zone Music. The focus here is Bernard Herrmann’s chilling score for the classic radio drama “The Moat Farm Murder,” which would go on to appear in several Twilight Zone episodes. After the chat, stick around for the radio drama itself, an unsettling account of a murder that takes place, if the title is to be believed, on a farm of the moat variety. Opening theme: “Neither Here Nor There (3.3)” by Twin Loops. The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and a Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

This week Craig (finally) kicks off a new batch of episodes with “I Shot an Arrow into the Air” and “The Rip Van Winkle Caper,” two classic Twilight Zones in which Rod Serling doles out cosmic justice like a true karmic badass. And make no mistake, there will be blood: casualties include a few bottles of water and a small watermelon (don’t worry, it’ll make sense when you listen).   Roger Alford’s Twilight Zone/Planet of the Apes fan edit: http://theforbidden-zone.com/media/tzone.shtml   Sal Capirchio’s Twilight Zone on Location (Death Valley) article/slideshow: http://www.lightpainter.us/2012/11/twilight-zone-on-location-part-1/   Direct link to Paul Giammarco’s related video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dDK1T3ScTg   My appearance on That Twilighty Show About That Zone, discussing “The Rip Van Winkle Caper”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tf_1qlj2Pg&list=PLzvprwjzdCs7R4DBWBxUgsKhPft-5lxk8&index=12   Opening theme: “Neither Here Nor There (3.3)” by Twin Loops.   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and a Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.