The Lateness Of The Hour - Twilight Zone Episode REVIEW

Our #twilightzone Marathon of REVIEWS continues with 'The Lateness of the Hour.' Inger Stevens, John Hoyt and Irene Tedrow star in this bizarre tale about a wealthy family living a sheltered life. Nothing is as it seems in this classic, written by Rod Serling and directed by Jack Smight.
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[@heedmywarning2792]

"constant animal grunts of pleasure" oh my.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

😉😂 Best massage ever. ha ha

[@HaveCheetahWillView]

What a sad episode,Inger Stevens was really good here as well. I wish Jana could have at least gotten to go outside once.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Patrick, I agree, this one has a bit of a gut punch. Thanks as always for checking in. Have a good day ahead. 👍

[@bnelso2833]

Hot Steven's should have been in more TZ eps than just 2.

[@MarvelandDC379]

I couldn't stop laughing at the pronunciation of "Robot" lol. I don't know what surprised more, the plot twist or what happened to Jana at the end. The acting is just absolutely incredible. This episode really makes me think about the difference between humanity and machinery, not just literally but figuratively and symbolically. You are right, people sometimes over rely on modern technology. Technology does help us, but over relying on it makes us too dependent.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Charles! Yeah man, those double twists can be a gut punch sometimes. Speaking of which I just realized, the other episode which featured the father from this one (John Hoyt) 'Will the real martian please stand up' sort of has a double twist too. The tech thing is so weird. I can still recall a time where I had no phone, no computer and now its like I can not live without those things. LOL

[@ballpeenbaby]

Don’t forget Mrs. Loren’s incessant sexual grunting (I always mute that part)

[@MoreMovies4u]

"..the robutts" pmsl. Brilliant as ever, Anthony. Loved watching this episode review. Top quality.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Thanks, this was a fun one to cover. Much appreciated! : )

[@CurlyGirlAtTheMovies]

Aww this episode sounds both creepy and sad at the same time. I really like that concept too

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey CG! I hear you, I can almost imagine a happier ending where she leaves the house. We could have an interesting message where even robots have to leave the nest eventually.

[@riverguy75]

On a somber note, when Jayna finds out she is a Robutt...Erm...Robot 😂 It always makes me choke up and feel sad when she is hitting her arm on the stairwell banister saying "No Pain!...And No Love!... Even though the mother and father are telling her that they do love her no matter what she is. It's a gift to be loved by somebody and to love someone. Love is Love. 💖

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

I agree, it's a sad moment and it works really well in the context of the show. Thanks for working your way through these riverguy.

[@khatzeye]

You have to really stop and appreciate how much he was in tune with human behavior. We are pretty much living this today. There will never be another storyteller like rod.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

I agree totally. There will never be another storyteller like Rod Serling. It's a treat to just be able to watch these and then discuss them a bit.

[@grey1951]

This is one I don't remember, and I thought I had all of the episodes ingrained in my memory forever! Great discussion! Inger Stevens and John Hoyt are both very good actors. Strange that you would compare this to a Dark Shadows episode, because John Hoyt kind of looked like Jonathan Frid in some scenes.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Mike! Up until a few years ago, this one was unfamiliar to me too. Maybe it didn't get much replay during marathons? In any case, thanks for checking in, hope you are having a nice weekend. be well!

[@Cinecrisis]

Another great review, Anthony! I almost forgot about this one since I've probably only seen this maybe once, but it's another good one (and really are there any truly bad episodes?). I really appreciated the trivia on the cast and their prior TZ appearances. And I know I've said this before, but I'll say it again, it's such a shame they had to do these videotape episodes because the video and audio quality is just not up to par with the rest. I agree with your assessment of the thematic elements here especially overprotective parents but I think you can also contemporarize it a bit more to add cabin fever from pandemic lockdown and being cooped up in your house forever, never venturing to the outside world, thankfully not the case anymore. But overall, yes, a very solid episode. It's not so much that the reveal of her being a robot is needed to be a complete shock since it's clearly building up to it, but rather ultimately how satisfying it's executed which is another reason why I love TZ.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Cinecrisis, wassup, good to hear from you! Agreed, cabin fever from the recent pandemic lockdown also came to mind while watching this. TBH, I think I've been doing my best to mentally block out that period though, lol. "are there any truly bad episodes?" Probably not, I know I have a very short list of ones I'm not a fan of. But even in those cases, once I get to them, they'll still be interesting to go over. Thanks for watching & have a good one!

[@LisaLoves]

Another excellent episode Anthony. That ‘robet’ was really irritating me, so you gave me a good giggle when you corrected that. I’d have been very disappointed if it hadn’t of had that ending. They had to do it.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Robot, robet, ha ha, it's all in good fun. Thanks for watching Lisa! Hope you are having a good day! : )

[@riverguy75]

4:44 You're Too Much Sir! LOL 🤣

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

😂

[@samus88]

Hands down the best of the videotape episodes of season 2. I love the lead actress, I feel for her so much.

[@tapeduk]

Inger Stevens was a wonderful actress, it's a shame she died so young........This episode is one of my very favorites, and along with 'Twenty - Two', another of my favorites, I think it works very well being done on video

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Yeah this was one I don't even think I did a poll on, I just wanted to cover it. I've always been a fan too. It's pretty underrated & Inger Stevens was great in it. Thanks Tapeduk! Have a great weekend ahead!

[@debbieanne7962]

Great review. I think we all realised Jana was a robutt. She was a grown woman, not once it seems she didn't try to just open the front door and head out herself! Maybe how she was programmed. Liked the end twist, an entertaining episode

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Ha ha, I hear you. I don't not care how bad the storm is, I could not deal with that house. As you noted, she was likely programmed that way.

[@PaxPanic]

Your narration was exceptional with this one!!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Aw, thank you Pax, I'm always trying to improve on that front. Much appreciated, have a good day ahead.

[@AnthonyMason-ur8zw]

What a groundbreaking and excellent. She is the GrandMa of AI. ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@terencemiguana]

Superb video. Surprised this one passed me by. Probably I skipped passed it as it’s that video picture that I find off putting with these. Beginning to really appreciate these ones thanks to this brilliant channel. Well done dude

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey T! Thanks for swinging by, yeah picture quality aside, from the six video-taped ones, I love Night of the Meek, Twenty Two and this one has some fun / interesting ideas as well. Long Distance Call I have to rewatch whenever review time comes, but I recall liking that as well. Take care man, hope you are having a good week.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I don't know if it's coincidence, or perhaps Serling was trying even harder than usual with these to make up for the lesser image quality, but I just really dig these shot on video episodes. Five of the six are true stand outs for me. This one being among the five, all obvious reasons aside. And interesting comparison to Dark Shadows. Great job in the episode production as always, Ant-Man.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Heeey wassup Rob thanks! I think I'm pretty much with you on digging at least 5 of the 6. The only one I recall I wasn't into as much was one about a car salesman, but who knows maybe whenever I review it and rewatch it, I'll enjoy that one more. Hope you are having a good week! BTW your Friday vid drops are something I always look forward to man. Be well!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater Oh, I dig the car salesman one. But I tend to be a fan of the lighthearted and funny episodes. It's Static that I thought was just fair. Not bad. But not a standout. And I appreciate that. I try to keep a regular schedule.

[@ScofieldStudios]

Wow. This episode was tense, bleak, surprising, and interesting. This is possibly your best video. There are some parts that made me laugh out loud. Good job, and now I want to see this episode.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Wow, thanks Scofield! Much appreciated man.

[@FoxtailCinematics]

Late was the hour. Then a new video from Fever Dreamland drops. Then all was right with the world. Another banger of a video bro 🦊👍

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

ha ha, thank you man!

[@Galantski]

Hi, Anthony, I hope you're doing well. It good to see your review. I intend to respond, but that's been delayed because an automatic update of my computer wiped out everything that had been written (I hate when that happens😕). In any case, until I can rewrite it, I have a quiz I hope you and your viewers will find challenging and fun. In the past you've done a couple of retrospectives on episodes featuring death or the devil, and which personifications were best represented. The quiz is as follows: Name an episode in which both are mentioned, but neither is seen (as far as it's the only such episode in the original _Twilight Zone_ but I may have overlooked one). One of the main characters made some sort Faustian bargain before the action on the screen started, but it's outcome is unlike the usual one we see on such "made a deal with the devil" scenarios. I'll leave the hints there for now, so, once again: 🤔 *Can you name a **_TZ_** episode in which both death and the devil are mentioned and have key roles, but are never seen?*

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Galantski, always good to hear from you & happy holidays. I'll consider that new question. Not sure abotu it off the top of my head, wow, you tend to come up with tough ones. And sorry to hear about your computer, I've lost many over the years as well. Be well & thanks for checking in!

[@gerdz101]

when I heard @0:06 I thought I had another tab playing an orgasmic sound. lol It didn't help that I was watching it inside the library lol

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

🤣😅🤣 LoL this episode cracked me up on a first watch. Orgasmic sounds is the last thing I expected to hear on this show.

[@DoneRandomLee]

I think the ending fits for the twilight zone format of ironic punishment but i don't think it fits the reading they intended. With the over reliance on machines of the ending naration i don't think it fits. The way the story is it feels more about humilitiy and not looking down on others. Jana sees the workers as lesser than herself and her family because they are robots and I think it can be used well agianst racist who don't realize their ancestors was that race they despise or more accurately the rich looking down on the working class just trying to do their best. I think her going from a privleged life and using it to demean the workers with ending up having to take their place. But I don't think the story fits outside of the twilight zone just because I don't think the parents would reprogram her and use the model of their daughter as their new maid. For what i'd change is add in lines that all the robots have known her since birth because i really liked that grin the maid did after being pushed down, like the maid already knew the daughter was a robot. Have the daughter demand he get rid of the robots and he just says he can't bring himself to do it and when the daughter ask why is it so hard, they're just dumb robots, have the maid say that it's because "we're his children". Have her say thta's dumb that they're just robots and that maid spites back with "that didn't stop them from loving you" and that's when the parents come clean. Jana can't handle it and tries to prove she's real and that causes her to break from a fall. Have the parents reveal that's another failed attempt and hopefully the next jana isn't so hateful. Yes it's a obvious twist but that doesn't mean it's bad to use. And I think it fits the story and characters better.

[@IAmBettyJGathers]

Hello I am back. I saw this one too Lateness of the hour and know what is going to happen at the end .Inger Stevens wasnt she in 77 Sunset Strip? Anthony you did a great job for sure. Yes replaces the daughter for the maid. Cray Cray. Why not just take her memory away and make her another daughter and bring the old robots upstairs. Strange. Great episode. Another great one Anthony. 4 out o5 for me.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Betty! I'm actually not too familiar with that series 77 Sunset Strip. Looked it up on IMDB, I see an actress named Carla Stevens who looks similar. Thanks so much for swinging by. Loved the stream the other day btw! : )

[@IAmBettyJGathers]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater 77 Sunset strip was when I was a little girl.😂

[@NyesBizarreCinema]

Ooooh. I don't remember this episode. Chilling. 😬

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Nye! Agreed, this one has an eerie vibe throughout. Thanks for watching!

[@nctsoftware5272]

Got to love the robot…ah, robut, episodes.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

😆🤣😆 Exactly.

[@cirespeedreviews]

Robots, Robits 🤣 awesome breakdown Anthony, I watched this episode, and yeah the beginning was a little uncomfortable 😅 and how it ended I did not expect either. I can see this as inspiration for future movies such as Blade Runner and some others, Great video bro 🙂👍

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Thanks Cirespeed, yeah my first time ever watching this one I was LMAO 😅 at the random orgasmic moaning. It's just not something I ever expected to hear in a classic Twilight Zone of all places. Thanks for watching man, be well.

[@cirespeedreviews]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater 🤣🤣🤣

[@SciFirstMovieTalk]

Sounds like it`s full of twists and turns! :) Awesome insight as always! :)

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Thanks SciFirst! Hope you a having a nice weekend man. Be well. : )

[@karenhall4645]

I like this episode but I have to admit that one time I was watching it late at night, and when the twist comes at the end for some reason it scared me and I had to quickly change the channel. I'm not sure why so I just avoid watching this particular one at night.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

I hear you, this one ends on a disturbing note.

[@user-mz1sp3wi9b]

The set is the dark shadows set 😮

[@thencasti]

Lol animal grunts of pleasure!! 😆

[@HildaDC]

Glad to see u posting Anthony here watching

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Heeey wassup Hilda, hope you've been well. Thanks for coming by. : )

[@CitizenKane359]

I so love your Twilight Zone reviews! Would you ever consider reviewing episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents?

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey CitizenKane, thank you! That's great to hear. Hitchcock Presents, yes I'd love to touch on that show too. I've still only seen a few of those unfortunately, but it's a great series. Do you have any recommended episodes to watch?

[@CitizenKane359]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater I do! My three favorite episodes are "Specialty of the House" (from season 5; so, so creepy!), "Man With a Problem" (from season 4; brilliant twist ending), and "The Day of the Bullet," (from season 5; deeply moving). Best!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

@@CitizenKane359 💪Very cool, thanks!

[@spiritsnscreams]

This is awesome, I’ve never seen this episode and I can’t wait to watch it. Great review Anthony!!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Heeeeey Karen, wassup. Thanks for swinging by. Much appreciated. : )

[@mr.danandhorror4230]

Awesome review Anthony. I think every anthology series had an episode about “Robits” 😉😂 This may be among the most original though as it even predated the source novel for Blade Runner by several years. I agree the director did well with the tape format in this one.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Yes true, I think 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' is from the late 60s. Thanks as always for swinging by Mr. Dan!

[@riverguy75]

LOL! You mentioned the classic Dark Shadows soap opera! Would you consider reviewing any of the characters or episodes from that? Also, would you possibly do any episode reviews of Boris Karloff 'Thriller' especially the episodes "The Hungry Glass" and "Grim Reaper"? 🙏💖🙏

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Dark Shadows has always been highly recommended so yeah, maybe....But the Boris Karloff 'Thriller' episodes "The Hungry Glass" and "Grim Reaper" you noted sound intriguing and up my alley. I'll try to check them out. Thanks!

[@riverguy75]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater Thanks Sir! And the two classic Thriller episodes stars the great William Shatner among other classic TV actors. 👍💯

[@williamp3591]

Great review

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Thanks William.

[@Reverend_Nada]

Hey Anthony, the first thing about this episode that hit me was film stock appeared to be different. I had read about the reason why, maybe you’ll touch on this later. But regardless of this, I enjoyed this episode of TZ a lot. I’m pretty sure I saw this one when I was a kid on CBS late at night. For this one, I’d give a 3.5. It’s an easy one to watch and I like the look of the transfer.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Heeey wassup Leslie, thanks for swinging by. Six episodes in S2 were shot this way mainly due to a budget issue. In the end, the savings from shooting on video wasn't substantial enough and Rod wasn't a fan of this format, so they returned to just shooting on film.

[@bruceburch8301]

Never saw this one!nice😊

[@allenjones3130]

Another "TZ" episode recorded on videotape instead of film.

[@FilipinaGeinItaly]

beautiful video new friend here

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Thanks!

[@rkrueger8009]

😂😃😂 animal grunts of pleasure 😉

[@prodigal1970]

I just love me some inger Stevens. ❤

[@artoffacts96]

It's kinda clear of the innuendo they were doing with the old woman moaning plus you could say the maid was her "personal massager" 🤢🤢

[@susanb2015]

No. It's in your head.

[@susanmctavish6639]

That would be crazy if the father and mother were robots themselves. AI creating other AI's.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

😱 Yes! That would be an interesting additional twist.