▶ "One Step Beyond": The House of the Dead. (rare episode)

SEASON (2) EPISODE (37). June 7 1960.

[@ToniHunterOne]

I admit it. I don't really understand this one.

[@one-step-beyond-1959]

@ToniHunterOne: I re-uploaded this video recently with an improved quality version. Unfortunately, that deleted old comments that had helped explain the story for those that were unsure about it. The rickshaw driver at 18:44 . . . is the same person as the dying man at 21:56. He was in two places at the same time, guiding Fraser to Mai LIng; there are different ways to interpret how that bilocation/NDE/OBE might work. Enough people get confused about this that the script should have made it clearer by emphasizing the rickshaw driver's appearance (with a closeup, for example) . . .

[@ToniHunterOne]

@@one-step-beyond-1959 Thank you, OSB, I sort of got it. Thanks so much for these. Many of these I've seen many times over the years. A few I've never seen. I appreciate your hard work on these.

[@marianneodell7637]

I dont understand why Mei Ling left after agreeing to marry Harry. He eventually tracks her down just in the Nick of time,and she states again that she wants to marry him. I don’t understand why she fled? Oh,another thing, she referred to him as “You Englishmen...” He has an American accent.....?

[@ToniHunterOne]

@@marianneodell7637 Yes, he does have an American accent. Could be an error in the writing. Maybe she was just supposed to comment on his speaking English, not on him being and Englishman. Then again, maybe we all look and sound alike to her? /j

[@one-step-beyond-1959]

@@marianneodell7637 Mei Ling has second thoughts about potentially ruining Fraser's career by his having an Asian wife. This was a topical issue in the 1950s after WW2 and Korea. The plot of the musical "South Pacific", for example . . .

[@ArizonaAirspace]

The rickshaw driver’s soul came back and drove the Lieutenant to Mei Ling as his one last act worthwhile doing. There are many tales like this throughout this world.

[@nutcracker2916]

I love the ethereal music during the poignant parts in this series.

[@multicaruana]

Besides the story line that moves along so suspensefully, this gem is a study in cultural sensitivity and diversity, the meeting of two cultures so respectfully presented..

[@rosannacellini2158]

Good episode. I see actor, James Hong, as the tour guide. OSB was one of the best shows to ever come out. Still today It is chilling. 👍

[@TheStuport]

Very Beautifully told Story Of LOVE! ❤ Cheers and Blessings From Ohio

[@user-ij6vg8xq2r]

Always a pleasure to see or hear James Hong (Lo-Pan etc. etc.)

[@movierun]

This show is iconic and in the same class as the Twilight Zone and Outer Limits. It's a shame that only one season has been restored and properly released on DVD.

[@one-step-beyond-1959]

@movierun: Right. The 35mm prints for Seasons 2 & 3 are just sitting in storage somewhere in southern California. No incentive for Paramount to release them on DVD. Only hope: one of us wins the lottery and buys them out . . .

[@ruthcisneros9471]

@@one-step-beyond-1959 I have all the episodes on DVD quality not that great. Bought it around 2014.

[@kathrynbellerose3925]

The man in the bed received the grace to grant the wish of the soldier to be with his girl.

[@1stshepherd]

I love how the dead man's spirit let the body and reunited the couple. She comforted him and his last act was to help her. I think 🤔. Loved it anyway ⚘️📺

[@Aline44840]

That Chinese tour guide from the begining of the show is called James Hong, same actor from Seinfeld's episode "The Chinese Restaurant (season 2, ep 1)". He plays the Restaurant Maitre. Lol... how cool.

[@one-step-beyond-1959]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hong

[@Aline44840]

@@one-step-beyond-1959 yup. That's him. Wow he's a 92 years old gentleman. God bless🙂

[@osirisandilio]

He was also in Big Trouble in Little China with Kurt Russell

[@jrcrawford4]

Recognized him, too; he's been in lots of stuff.

[@annebishop9634]

James Hong has been in everything, just everything!

[@marianserra8371]

What a beautiful story, I will think about this for a long time. Thank you once again, for the fabulous work you've put out remastering the best of KZbin!

[@Broken_Arrow58]

Appreciate also that you include the season and episode numbers, and the original air dates. Makes it easier for organization freaks like me to swap these improved episodes for the old ones.

[@JohnAnglin]

The mystery lies with the rickshaw man.

[@dianewinnicki8115]

Unusual story. Thank you for showing.

[@kevmodee1866]

Unless I missed it, her leaving and not letting him know is a bit confusing; but this was yet another great episode. Thank you!

[@stephensorenson5364]

a great episode.i love it!

[@junespence7546]

Me too!!!

[@Grantorius]

0:51 "Tumultuous Hong Kong" - the song remains the same

[@Danimal77]

Thank you!

[@briancoleman4864]

Love that show

[@edmonddantes3640]

That is a fact, in Hong Kong and Kowloon, before a fortune is revealed, one must agree to accept it, whether good or bad and not blame the seer.

[@TREVASLARK]

That sounds fair enough !

[@rachelstratman1405]

Oh wow! At 1:20 James Hong when he was young! He aged so well, it was easy to recognize him. He did some great voice work, most recently as Po's father in Kung Fu Panda!

[@one-step-beyond-1959]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hong

[@denisesisk3925]

That was AWESOME! I had never seen this episode.

[@MartyKarczynski-mw3tk]

I love it

[@elenavonpavel-pitts3442]

Reminds me a little of "Sayonara" the book and the movie with Red Buttons and Marlon Brando.

[@joelee662]

One step Beyond indeed was not really able to figure this one out first time that happened to me oh well thanks for sharing video 👍🇺🇸

[@christopherbonanno1120]

Big trouble in little China. Man. And he’s still alive

[@justsaying6092]

Mi running off was more strange.

[@annastansfield1317]

oh hey, it's James Hong!

[@post1113]

British Lieutenant Fraser, stationed in Hong Kong, is returning home to England and wants to take with him his Chinese fiancée, but when she disappears hours before their departure, a frantic Lt. Fraser finds himself searching through Hong Kong's mysterious side streets and encountering even more mysterious people.

[@christinecabana4169]

I get it! I loved it ❤

[@one-step-beyond-1959]

This is an under-appreciated episode . . .

[@dustygrant3043]

I loved Big Trouble IN Little China a really excellent movie!!!!!!!!!! I think he WAS also in the original Kung Fu with David Caradine

[@dustygrant3043]

He's a veteran character actor from way back

[@stephaniehand503]

thanks

[@jodyjojo1381]

Wow, this guy has been acting in America since black and white TV. Wow

[@jamesgrant9858]

The year of the cat 🐈‍⬛

[@MickyTubbs1985]

The unvarnished and unequivocal " TRUTH " of Mei Ling's words and subsequent actions is " the STUFF " that many find unpopular and unpleasant and unpalatable to say the very LEAST.

[@kurtschlesinger8257]

How kool That’s powerfull