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Episode 144 – “What’s in the Box?”

Posted on September 7, 2019 by traiger

Joe and Phyllis Britt are not a happily married couple. Joe comes home from driving a cab tired and irritable. Phyllis is not sympathetic, and worse, she’s suspicious that Joe is cheating on her. Their interactions consist of one verbal … Continue reading →

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Episode 109 – “Jesse-Belle”

Posted on June 1, 2019 by traiger

“Jesse-Belle” is, as Serling notes in his opening narration, a familiar love triangle. Jesse-Belle and Ellwyn are each in love with Billy-Ben, who is alternatively attracted to each, but  ultimately must make a choice.   Is the selection of a lover … Continue reading →

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Episode 43 – “The Nick of Time”

Posted on May 12, 2017 by traiger

Superstition – the willingness to believe based on factors other than those normal individuals would find relevant – is an ailment suffered by Don, an up and coming office manager. At first Don is just influenced by his superstition. He … Continue reading →

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Episode 39 – “Nervous Man in a Four Dollar Room”

Posted on August 24, 2015 by traiger

A two-bit criminal is commissioned to make a hit, to commit murder on behalf of his gang. In advance of the hit he is confronted by his conscience, represented by his alter-ego in a mirror. His alter-ego critiques his life, … Continue reading →

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Episode 38 – “Man in a Bottle”

Posted on August 24, 2015 by traiger

What do we desire, and what is of value?  This episode begins with those questions. An elderly lady brings a used wine bottle to an antique/junk shop claiming it is an heirloom. But the item is something no one desires … Continue reading →

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