Twilight Zone 63 Year-Old HUGE Detail You Never Noticed Will BLOW Your MIND!

[@ricknineg]

I also forgot to mention Mr. Bemis was a selfish and prideful man. Pride is a deadly sin. He only cared about himself and his reading hobby. He showed no sadness, empathy or concern for all the death and destruction. The fact of everyone around him dying brought him no concern. This is true for a selfish person. He was actually happy being alone with enough food and books. Once his glasses broke, he was sad and unhappy.

[@spikehunter9211]

Thank you, my only questions was, why would Bemis be in Hell? Your post here covers that. Awesome job.

[@ROBYNMARKOW]

Maybe he had ASD & people who have it tend to obsess about one particular hobby or interest. Back then , they didn't know nearly as much about it as they do now. If so, he's to be pitied ,not scorned. Btw, that's why Rod Serling was such a brilliant writer; he left things to your own interpretation( or as he so famously put it "Submitted for your approval" 😉👍)

[@Philosophy42DaysUth]

That is a good point. I have always noticed that that is one of the few Zones where it seems like the punishment isn't deserved as much as in other episodes. Because of the humor in the first part, it is hard not to empathize with him. But I agree with you that his failure to recognize our interdependence on each other is his vice! :)

[@belantww]

@@ldchappell1 I respectfully add that "art" (and I do consider good TV to be an art form) is always open to interpretation. I love Rick's interpretation of this. Head-canon is wonderful and thought-provoking.

[@bigguy1960]

One thing you should note - the circular pipe structures on the ruined steps - there is one behind and to the left of Mr. Bemis in the large overall picture of the steps. Now go watch "The Time Machine" with Rod Taylor, the part where he's in the Morlok's cave. Yeah, a LOT of MGM props and sets were re-used (particularly the stuff from "Forbidden Planet", which shows up often). I think it's just a re-use of a standing set, I need to research other MGM movies to find it.

[@zzzut]

Two of the most brilliant philosophical episodes, in my opinion. I have seen them several times, yet I had never noticed the similarities between the two. Great job once again, Rick.

[@ricknineg]

Thank you

[@Promptjock]

I never noticed those similarities 'tween the episodes. Thank you! :) Y'know, Mr. Serling repeated the "die and go to 'somewhere'" with "Night Gallery": specifically where John Astin is a "rouigh biker" who is killed on the road and winds up in a room with a record changer playing "classical, etc. (i.e., non-Rock-and-Roll) music and loaded with a record stack that goes up to the ceiling (and beyond?) and an old "farmer type" sitting in a chair chattering about "farm and country" stuff. Eventually, Astin Has Had Enough and managed to talk to Satan Himself. Astin tells Satan "what is going on here?" and Satan tells him "you're in Hell and there is an IDENTICAL ROOM in Heaven and there's someone there who thinks that the room is SHEER HEAVEN!" The episode ends with Astin screaming and "curling up on the floor" as he's forced to "His Eternal Hell". Having grown up with BOTH SERIES (on B&W and Color TV), I have a real appreciation for TV Done Right (compared to the "Reality Dreck" that passes for "popular" TV Programming) as TV shows in the 50's and 60's had INTELLIGENT AND MEANINGFUL scripts, performed by Extremely Talented Actors/Actresses, that left the viewer in "Deep Thinking" mode for a long time afterwards! There are other Classic "TZ" episodes that are worth studying: "To Serve Man", "The Obsolete Man", "Going my way?". These are just three that, though they're 60+ years old, are still relevant to TODAY'S TIME AND CULTURE.

[@ricknineg]

Thank you so much for watching this video! I really enjoy and always want to make these type videos for my channel. They are called “theory” videos and help us to reminisce and ruminate on these Classic shows and movies that we love. It’s all in good fun and aimed at asking questions. Sometimes the answer isn’t truly the most important thing. The questions themselves allow us to expand our horizons, minds, and open up what we didn’t think possible! Thanks for enjoying! BE HOPEFUL!

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Very Rod Serling attitude!

[@donalddodson7365]

"Things are not what they seem." :-)

[@sallyn2393]

I am always excited when you cover the TZ because your thoughtful analysis is so intriguing. Things I had never thought of before. The crossover between these episodes is so subtle on the surface, but after hearing your thoughts, it makes so much sense. Amazing, Rick!

[@ricknineg]

Really really fun to think about

[@lilajagears8317]

@@ricknineg There is a very good possibility that this is what Rod Serling had in mind!.

[@mikebrown5616]

I heard a lecture by Rod Serling on the subject of visualization in creative writing and he said that a large staircases and long corridors symbolic of eternity. He went on to say when these set pieces are darkly lit you are establishing the essence of purgatory. So it is, sir, your theory is pretty darn close. Job well done.

[@judithmitchell4667]

The "Time enough" episode is one of my very favorite 2 episodes. I love that premise. It makes so much sense and I totally agree. Thank you for sharing this Rick. Blessings - Judith 🎭🎵

[@Susie_Floozie]

Wow, that's some incredible texture you've added to both episodes! Whether it's intended or inadvertent, I love connections and ironies that surface later. I've created things that incorporated ironic juxtapositions I never intended--and when I listened to them later, I've blown my own mind. I richly enjoy those moments when that happens.

[@ricknineg]

Thanks Susie!

[@rivaridge7211]

Hello Susie! An up-vote for your great insight - and another for your "handle." Cheers and thanks!

[@jefff2223]

This is exactly why you're so good at what you do and why your channel keeps growing. You tied these two together in a clever way that I also completely agree with. Whether it was intentional or not, your insight and interpretation are fantastic.

[@ricknineg]

Thanks for that sentiment, Jeff. It was fun to look at this and to come up with these thoughts

[@eeriened3525]

I’m very pleased you chose to highlight this iconic episode. It’s always bothered me. Most of the episodes are centered around people getting “just desserts” at the end. In this case, yes, while Burgess Meredith is a bit aloof because of his reading habit, he is essentially a good person, and survives through sheer luck. He searches for his wife, but finally decides to make a good life for himself. The ending simply punishes a man for attempting to survive. It’s an ending that we don’t root for.

[@ricknineg]

Exactly! I loved the ending. His own personal hell

[@jdyltz]

I was born in 1959 and have seen every episode so many times. I knew the steps in both these episodes were the same set but never came up with that conclusion! It makes so much sense. Brilliant

[@rickdaystar477]

A brilliant analysis between the two. Both episodes have been my favorites punctuated by two masterful actors. I've never noticed the same steps and I appreciate your reveal. Thanks 👍

[@ricknineg]

Thanks Rick. Best name ever 😏

[@christopherkraft1327]

Hey Rick, both of these episodes are great & have a very deep meaning!!! Thanks for sharing!!! 👍👍🙂

[@teresastaggs7923]

Nice analogy! Loved both these episodes. Very thought provoking Rick.

[@rocketdude2969]

Time enough at last is my favorite Twilight Zone episode. I was just talking to a friend about this episode. I'm glad you made a video on this episode.

[@pamelahicks517]

Brilliant observation!!! I think you're right. Hell will be a different, unique experience for those that end up there, but the hopelessness, despairation, pain, torment, torture, etc will be infinitely and unbelievably worse than those 2 Twilight Zone episodes. Our minds can't comprehend how truly horrendous it will be in so many different ways.

[@ricknineg]

You’re right!

[@elizabethhestevold1340]

I would suggest, Hell is on Earth, the end off day ,when wisdom arrives. How to deal with it. Casytratrobes here should make some Leaders today pause. No one gets out off here alive. So let's pause at these ironies, how could we change events. Space is so enormous , that we cannot imagine, ( none of us), I wonder later as Aliens, looking at Earth , some off us will feel like Aliens likely do. Why? Earth people, why this, on that beautiful planet. That's the Twilight Zone. God gave us gifts, it how we choose to use them.🌅🙏🇩🇰🇺🇸📽️

[@katherinkeegan8601]

There was a TZ episode where a hippie riding a motorcycle crashed and died. He woke up expecting to be surrounded by flames, etc.. He was approached by a man and lead into a room that was the stereotypical old people home - overstuffed floral furniture, overcrowded with nick nacks then an old lady walks in with food and drink followed by her husband. They thank the hippie for visiting and bring out the photo albums. As the man/Satan is leaving the hippie tries to leave but is told he is staying for eternity. According to Satan there's a room exactly like this one in heaven. It's occupied by someone who thinks this is the ideal way to spend eternity. When the hippie asks about the eternal flames and torture, Satan says that was public relations set up by God. Interesting concept to say the least.

[@dougcoleburn1579]

@@elizabethhestevold1340 I think the biggest tragedy is having a gift and wasting it. It’s truly what you should be doing in life.

[@jenlemon4294]

My thoughts?! You just blew my mind, Rick! I love the idea that it’s the same place. Love it! You are so good at this! Thank you 😊

[@ricknineg]

😏 🙏

[@Krypt24]

Time Enough At Last is my #1 favorite TZ episode. Such a crazy scenario, and that stunning ending is nothing less than heartbreaking, even all these years later. Brilliant acting by Burgess Meredith wearing those amazing Coke-bottle glasses. The two episodes you featured are interconnected both physically and allegorically, as they share that same huge set (the stairs at MGM) as well the story connection with the underworld theme. TEAL episode implies the underworld, while A Nice Place To Visit uses the stairs as a literal part of the underworld. In my opinion, this definitely was no accident or coincidence. I think it was something Rod Serling thought about and he it made happen. Love your classic TV videos!

[@MsBackstager]

I'm always in the ZONE for anything original TZ related. TXs for this.

[@PaulTesta]

Rick, Great episode. Thanks. Would've been great if Serling had the forethought to place Mr. Bemis in the underworld, so that we wouldn't have to theorize about it... 😉 Also, the two leads - Burgess Meredith and Larry Blyden - would end up working together on the syndicated version of "What's My Line?".

[@ricknineg]

Very cool connection there, Paul

[@tincupnickleboythe1st700]

I think youre onto something, i think these two are definatly connected !!!

[@zoltore23]

Hey Rick! I love that you have an eye for detail. You make great videos and I am enthusiastically a new subscriber.

[@ricknineg]

Thanks so much for your support! It means a lot that you subscribed. I appreciate it

[@zoltore23]

@@ricknineg You have earned it, Sir! Very impressive.

[@JohnSmith-sr8fw]

The connection "climbs" up so slowly. "My Perfect Heaven" Totally perfect and conceived ahead. Thank You!

[@glennrobbins2372]

Both were great episodes and that is an interesting idea. What I loved about the shows from back then, not just the Twilight Zone but others that seemed to use the same lots to film their own shows. A good possible example is the TZ episode of the Monsters on Maple Street seems to be the same neighborhood as the opening of Leave it to Beaver. Gee Wally, everyone in the neighborhood is acting weird since the power went out.

[@Philosophy42DaysUth]

That is the Wisteria Lane road at Universal Hollywood -- you can see it on the backlot tour! They don't always mention it though!

[@garysteves8074]

Actually I'll leave it to be where that's not Wisteria Lane as Wisteria Lane did not exist back then their colonial Street was moved in the early 80s the original Colonial Street was much closer to the Sound Stage complex and the Twilight Zone episode was filmed on the neighborhood street on the MGM lot the only Twilight Zone episode that was filmed at Universal was the pilot episode Where is Everybody?. It's Such a Pity that none of the back lots of MGM exist anymore I would give anything to walk them

[@Philosophy42DaysUth]

@@garysteves8074 one of the tour guides mentioned that the pilot was done in that town square. But interesting that isn't the same Colonial street. :0

[@PatJones82]

Never put the stairs connection together! Well done Rick! Very cool. :)

[@ricknineg]

Cool right!?

[@MsBackstager]

Yes, the stairs or NOT a stairway to heaven but to hell. Now I see the connection. TXS.

[@kennethrschnear6926]

I did a lot of extra calls when I lived in L.A. and I continue seeing sets redecorated in movies and T.V. shows. Nostalgia.

[@pierrelevasseur2701]

I remember "Time Enough at Last", one of my favorites but never seen the other one. The problem I always had with Time Enough is that the books would have been burned in the explosion. A great story but we need to suspend our disbelief. Now that you point out the other episode and in your comment that Bemis is a prideful man, it makes sense. He's actually in his own private hell which for all of us is a series of steps.

[@johnstone9396]

The problem I always had with this episode is he could have found a pair of reading glasses, hell they make them in a variety of strengths, might not have been perfect but he would still be able to read

[@marktwain2053]

They would not necessarily have burned, especially in a library. The library could have been well outside the flash point (which ignites flammable objects), and still been destroyed by the shock wave!

[@AKayfabe]

the books would have been ruined sure, but also Mr Beamis would have died of radiation poisoning after leaving the vault as well. It’s not really written to be accurate to the situation because they story is what’s important

[@butchs.4239]

@@johnstone9396 Agreed. I've reached the age where I need reading glasses, and break them frequently enough that I buy them by the box full. Even before I needed glasses to read, the episode ending seemed nonsensical as I couldn't imagine someone with eyesight as bad as Mr. Bemis would only have the one pair of glasses.

[@markmaki4460]

It's a morality play - like almost all westerns. No one can ever shoot as accurately as the good guys in a western, and it usually takes a fair number of critical hits to stop someone dead in his tracks too with a handgun. Point is, we know it's unrealistic yet we enjoy it anyway for the story.

[@alyssallorenstovar3304]

Time Enough At Last. My absolute favorite Twilight Zone episode. You are so right papó you are a genius you notice everything.

[@ricknineg]

Thanks 🙏

[@allisoncraig9047]

These were two of my favorite episodes and I LOVE your take it them!!!! You are the genius!!!!

[@njcurmudgeon]

While it is a fun theory, it was most-likely just a coincidence. They needed a set with stairs again and that set would have still be in storage and available from before. It is worth noting that both episodes were directed by the same person, John Brahm. Maybe he remembered they had used the set before and figured they could just use it again. I would be surprised if they gave it any more thought than it was convenient and less expensive than building something new!

[@ogarcia515]

"A Nice Place to Visit" happens to be my favorite Twilight Zone. It has such a profound message. If we easily get everything we want, they become worthless.

[@cadeevans4623]

This was a great episode Rick once again that bionic eye is doing justice again thanks for pointing this out interesting

[@ricknineg]

👀

[@cadeevans4623]

😁😁😁

[@petersilecchio4417]

I love how you connect the both shows.

[@byronbrewer33]

OMG!!! You just blew my mind 🤯 That ain't easy, my friend. Now I've got to rewatch both... mostly the Sebastian Cabot episode. The Burgess Meredith one is practically memorized frame by frame, my favorite episode. Thank you, Rick. Staying positive and hopeful. Btw. over the Covid!

[@susanramsey5026]

Hi Rick, as usual you gave a good analogy on both of these. It made me think of that old saying, "Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it." Some people have to learn the hard way. Are they the same steps also used in the movie The Time Machine? Looking forward to what you come up with next.

[@rivaridge7211]

Thank you Susan! I was just about to post the very same thought - you beat me to it. Cheers and thanks!

[@ivanabear8824]

same steps as Time Machine-yes!

[@nickimontie]

Fascinating thought, Rick! That is a very Rod Serling twist!!!!

[@kirnpu]

What a fascinating connection! Time Enough is one of the first TZ episodes I remember seeing in the 60s as a child. Since I had to wear glasses I think I cried when his broke because I knew how awful that would be. Now after listening to your video I definitely see the deeper level of his situation becoming literally Hell on earth for him. Love your insights!

[@rongendron8705]

I'm 76 & saw these episodes when they were new, in '59 & also wear glasses! Anyone who wears that thick of glasses, usually have a second pair close! p.s I saw Burgess Meredith in 1979 at LAX when he was boarding a plane to Sacramento! He was friendly & talking to anyone in line! p.p.s. Larry Blyden (Valentine) died in Morocco, on vacation, in a car crash in 1962! " The Twilight Zone " was a groundbreaking show!

[@mattc3696]

Both strongly use irony, which is why the stories are similar, perhaps? Thanks, Mr. Nineg, as ever, for reminding us of new and interesting facts from these timeless programs.

[@DrMattiLabbratt]

Loved this Rick. I have always loved sci-fi since I was a child & think deeply about every story to find hidden & greater meaning. You have a new subscriber 😊xx

[@djwak59]

Two classic episodes and I never put the two sets together. Very interesting concept of two possible Hells. Thanks for pointing it out and making me think about it !

[@michaelgalea5148]

Thank you Rick, I loved both of these episodes. There are others of course. Great observation.

[@ricknineg]

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[@GaryTBuffalo24]

I have watched these episodes a thousand time and I have never noticed the that the sets were the same. Thanks for posting.

[@ricknineg]

So cool right?!

[@stephene.barbin8036]

I think you're spot on: not a coincidence or simple re-use of a set. You're very observant! Thanks for all your videos and insight.

[@ricknineg]

Thanks so much Stephen

[@kathybest741]

What a fascinating take on it! I'd never looked at it that way.

[@lisahorsepony]

That's awesome Rick. I never even noticed the staircases. I bought the whole series and have been watching them and I never even noticed this. Thanks for pointing this out! 😁👍

[@Mr.Glidehook]

Stunning! Very well done!

[@ricknineg]

🙏

[@BBQDad463]

Thanks for this video. You may be right. Rod Serling was truly a genius, so it is entirely possible that he did as you surmise.

[@georgespottiswood4660]

WOW! MIND = BLOWN.

[@alfredodoardi2717]

wow Rick! your post is like a tz all of its own! it is a revelation, and im with ya on this one.

[@ceprona989]

I totally agree!..It would be interesting to analyse if each episode has a relationship

[@ricknineg]

There may be. I’ll have to look

[@jasonesler2716]

Great job on so many classic shows. Totally love the thought! It’s definitely a cool point.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Fascinating observation... I never made that connection, but once pointed out, it sure has a ring of plausibility to it.

[@Jared_Wignall]

It’s cool to see another Twilight Zone video Rick. Hope you’re doing well and keep up the great work. Take care!

[@ricknineg]

Thanks so much

[@leestoner4337]

I think it's a bit of a stretch, although an interesting theory.I loved the Twilight Zone I especially like the ones involving space or time travel.. Thanks again Rick and as you always say, Be Hopefull.

[@wesleyhackney]

It’s an interesting premise but feel you might be over thinking this. Never the less these are both great episodes from an epic tv show

[@brendah.6366]

This is great!!! I think this theory is totally plausible!!! Rod Serling is a genius!!! Yes! I agree, 1000%!!! Excellent video!!!

[@ricknineg]

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[@sandybruce9092]

I love TZ as there always was something underneath the story - I probably didn’t know that when I first saw the series as I was fairly young, but as I rewatched them over and over, I really understood the true story.

[@charlesachurch7265]

Great presentation thanks xxx

[@masonbricke4568]

A novel idea. Original and thought-provoking. Nice work!

[@joyousfive]

We have ALL !!! 5 seasons on DVD !!! 👀❤ Thanks for pointing this out to us. I watch your show often !!! - 4/07/23 🤠Canada .

[@gpr8695]

Wow, that's so cool Rick !!!

[@ricknineg]

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[@747jpaul]

I like your take on this. It is exactly what they both deserved. One has stolen, gambled and probably killed while the other was a selfish, self centered butt. When he came out of the vault he never thought about feeling bad for all those who died just his own self indulgence. Hell won't be as nice as depicted here, according to the bible, but to both men it was their own torment. Thanks for pointing this out. I love the "Twilight Zone". I use to watch it with my dad back in the early 60's and my wife and I have watched every episode together. Again THANK YOU!!! Not only for this but for all the videos you have made.

[@xander6464]

I really like your theory. There is one small problem, though. Henry Bemis is, presumably, going to die. So his stay in the Underworld would be temporary, making it more like Purgatory than Hell. But that problem could be resolved with a short piece of fan-fiction. Or even a longer piece of fan-fiction that really ties the two episodes together.

[@ricknineg]

Very cool thought

[@PamperedPetz]

Whoa that's deep. So cool. Why not anything is possible in movie's and tv! Nice work Rick 👏

[@ricknineg]

So cool to think these things

[@alcozome]

Excellent job!

[@epsteinisms1483]

Trivia : we all saw those very same steps in the 1960 "The Time Machine". They lead up to the entrance to the arena.

[@MsBackstager]

It must be the same studio and time frame. OT: in my numerous involvements in community theaters, I've noticed that both outfits and sets are reused countless times. The only meaning is budget restrictions and cutting costs.

[@scotpens]

@@MsBackstager The stairs were on the huge MGM backlot in Culver City, CA. They were originally built for Kismet (1944).

[@karearoto4294]

Thank you 💕

[@CaptainSisko1972]

One of the best episodes!

[@ricknineg]

Which one?

[@CaptainSisko1972]

@@ricknineg Oh sorry, "Time Enough at Last" although both were great episodes!

[@mitchmack5223]

Knowing how strict the studios were in his time, just like Roddenberry was forced to do episodic television. I doubt they mean much. Though I do credit you for giving us this relationship. That cruel irony was top notch Sterling. Hotel California. . . For real.

[@joanclaytonjohnson3630]

Wow, great take on these 2 videos. Like the way your mind works, true sifi geru.

[@williamhaynes4800]

"Mr. French" Pip laughing evilly at Rocky's fate at the end of A NICE PLACE TO VISIT" was quite haunting.

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Excellent observation. Rod took the steps 🚶‍♂️

[@brianrebmann5398]

Very good video with a clever topic. I think you are right it makes sense in a way. Thanks for a great video

[@susanwheat9910]

2 of my favorite episodes! I totally agree with your theory!

[@DaddyOfTheSugarVariety]

I love it! 😄

[@fatcat8033]

You just blew my mind 🤯

[@ritahertzberg5762]

Brilliant!

[@knottreel]

Brilliant analysis!

[@stuleathers809]

The great thing about art is it is open to interpretation. I think your interpretation is very plausible. Thanks for the insight. I've seen both episodes but never made that connection.👍

[@gooberzmom]

Wow! I want more. Thanks.

[@ricknineg]

Be sure to browse the channel as I have 1,500 video with behind the scenes info on the classics

[@cjmarshall0221]

These comments hit home. When I was a kid, I was a voracious reader, like Mr. Bemish. It would be many years before I was diagnosed as have Asperger's Syndrome - a type of autism. One big problem is my condition made it almost impossible to make friends. I totally lacked social skills and people just thought I was too weird. With no friends, I turned to books as a way to spend my time and forget the pain of loneliness I had to endure. Unfortunately my father - thinking I just didn't care - sometimes chastised me saying if everyone but me disappeared it would make no difference to me. I know, that's the plot of the episode, but its true. The truth is - at least about myself - is its difficult to be empathetic when you are so locked out of human contact. Yes, I had my family - but I hated sports and that's all my dad and brother did was watch it on television. I loved cheesy monster movies, but nobody else in our house did. I used to get some derision which I wanted to watch them. That's only a small sample - it's too complicated for me to list everything here. But I can understand why Mr. Bemish showed no remorse upon learning the human race had been destroyed. It's practically impossible, given the fact he had never formed any bonded relationships with anyone. He even had nothing in common with his wife - whom I might add treated him very cruelly during the episode. Still, we all pay for it. Mr. Bemish was perfectly happy when he realized there was no one to bother him as he read contently for the rest of his life. When his glasses were broken, he then understood the grim side of it all - that we are all dependent on each other and cannot stand alone without help.

[@DAVEROD84]

Interesting, never thought that. Love Twilight zone

[@ddavenpAZ]

“I’m going to take it a step further.” I saw what you did there! 🤣 But hey, GREAT theory! The pictures definitely coincide with what you are saying. That and one of the books was indeed Dante’s Inferno. (Ok, I made that last part up. 😉) Still, that’s the same awesome thinking I do, so definitely agree with you on everything! Fist bump! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@raoularmagnac2037]

You took the words out of my mouth. I was also going to also comment on the "take it a STEP further!" Good one! 👍

[@Tim-57]

Cool addition to your last one on the "Penguin" 🙂

[@ricknineg]

🐧

[@Tim-57]

@@ricknineg 😃

[@a9ball1]

Brilliant! I love to see there are still people who use their brains. I noticed this year's ago but I'm a odd one. Just ask the wife. Love your channel 💕

[@Dallas_K]

Enjoyed your imaginative speculation. I am sure, though, that was a studio fixture intended for use in many productions. It could easily be the steps to the Supreme Court or any other civic building, or even part of a park. Imagine it as an Egyptian pharaoh's throne room! Season 1 episode 1 featured Earl Holliman running amok on the town square set that stood for decades and later appeared in "Back to the Future" with the redressed courthouse. You have a vivid imagination and I enjoy your take on everything you present, even when I sometimes disagree. Only your youth limits your knowledge, and as time passes you will be amazed how much you learn. You WILL learn. You have the gift of a creative mind. You add much to the sometimes bleak and depressing world of KZbin and the internet. Keep up the good work!

[@jamesmurray8558]

My favorite, I have an old pair of glass old.They break apart as I do it. Gets lot of laughs.

[@gailwatson4927]

I loved both episodes, but I never noticed it. Thanks Rick.

[@i-thalhawkins9813]

Good work I’ve been wondering for years Why?! Now I know He eventually new he was dead After the reality check But This sorrow was off screen Thank you

[@lindasprenkle5203]

Very interesting Rick. I remember the first episode where the guys glasses broke and he couldn't read. I don't remember the 2nd episode.

[@MrUndersolo]

Damn... You really opened these episodes up for me. Hell can be many things to many people...and I think my Hell might be a little similar to Mr. Bemis' fate! New sub, definitely...!

[@robescalante6352]

Great analysis! Perhaps future writers will use this theme.

[@frankkirby7046]

Very interesting! I never thought of that angle.

[@davidtyler3221]

There is a saying i received from my grandfather , If you get what you want and want what you get is the getting as good as the wanting or is the wanting as bad as the getting . vanity is one of the things which leads us astray.

[@laureldevine]

Oh wow! I think you're right!!

[@bernie2231]

Fun "out of the box" take on two episodes, that were shot on the same set.

[@jerrygrimes5678]

You are so right. I worked from Diebold. At that time safes could not be opened in the inside.

[@leesanna7835]

Rick, your research is miraculous, you're quickly becoming a National Treasure, Pal...

[@ricknineg]

Thank you Lee! Much appreciated

[@gns423]

Cool perspective on two great episodes. Very plausible for sure.

[@BrooksWachtel]

The steps were originally built for the film Kismet. In Time Enough at Last you can see the remains of the Eloi Palace set from the Time Machine which also used the steps and concluded filming close to the time the episode was filmed. In fact, some of the debris on the staircase are props also used in The Time Machine.

[@frankmckinley1254]

Great observation.