Between Light And Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast

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 Metaphysi

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://thetw

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 P

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) “

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

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 str

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 Tw

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 tradema

Jesus, does every single episode need show notes? I say no. Morrissey also says no. Theme music: “Neither Here nor There (3.1)” by Twin Loops “You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby” by The Smiths (from the album The World Won’t Listen, copyright 1987 by Rough Trade 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.

We’ve been nominated for a major award! Craig pauses his sabbatical to provide all the gory details, then breaks his silence about the future of the podcast (spoiler alert: it’s good news. I mean, it’s good if you like the show. If you don’t, well… what the hell are you doing here? Haters back off!   GO HERE TO VOTE: http://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/?p=674 OPENING THEME: “Neither Here Nor There (2nd variation)” by Twin Loops “Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want” by The Smiths (from the album Hatful of Hollow, copyright 1984 by Rough Trade Records) “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey (from the album Escape, copyright 1981 by Columbia) 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 Cop

We’re back!  Well, kinda sorta: this week frequent guest Dr. Reba Wissner seizes control of the podcast to bring us Music in The Twilight Zone: Hearing Rod Serling’s Vision, a multimedia presentation she gave at New York’s Ithaca College on February 17, 2017. Turns out it translates almost perfectly to the audio-only realm, and we’re immensely grateful that she’s granted us exclusive permission to present it here. Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/events/1754057821587712/   Opening theme: "Neither Here Nor There" (2nd Revision) 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.

Joey Crown’s the name, swilling cheap whiskey and bugle-blowing’s the game. This week we immerse ourselves in the Twilight Zone classic “A Passage for Trumpet,” then revisit past episodes of the podcast to write a few wrongs Quantum Leap-style. Elsewhere, martial tensions run high at Casa de Craig, leading to a shocking (yet probably inevitable) conclusion.     American Masters Presents Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4ALNnImsmU   Opening music: “Neither Here nor There (2nd Revision)” by Twin Loops “In Limbo” by Radiohead (from the album Kid A, copyright 2000 by Capitol/EMI Records) “James Session” by Harry James (from the album Harry James in Hi-Fi, copyright 1955 by Capitol)   “My Way” by Frank Sinatra (from the album My Way, copyright 1969 by Reprise Records) “Satanic Blues” by Max Kaminsky (from the album When the Saints Go Marching In/Jazz on Campus, copyright 2007 by Membran Entertainment Group) “Stormy Weather“ by Billy Butterfield (from the album Pandora’s Bo

Shalom aleykham! Christmas may be over, but those eight crazy nights of Chanukah are still in full swing! Join us for a delightful conversation with our good friend Dr. Reba Wissner, author of A Dimension of Sound: Music in The Twilight Zone. This is strictly a BYOL affair (Bring Your Own Latkes). L’Chiam!   Opening music: “Neither Here nor There” (2nd Revision) by Twin Loops “Chanukah, Oh Chanukah” performed by Theodore Bikel (from the album A Taste of Chanukah, copyright 1999 by Rounder) “Maoz Tzur” by JivingGerbil (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO0r3cA3O5g)   http://www.jewornotjew.com/profile.jsp?ID=662 http://uudb.org/articles/rodserling.html   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

Season’s greetings! This week Craig peers beneath the tinsel on “The Night of the Meek,” not just a Twilight Zone classic but a perennial holiday must-see, then flashes forward 25 years to see if the 80’s remake can hold a candle to it (spoiler alert: it can’t). He then wraps (har har) things up with a reading of a classic Rod Serling piece on his most memorable Christmas. Grab some egg nog or spark up a doobie (whatever gets you all warm ‘n fuzzy), curl up by the fire… and bask in the glow. Happy holidays, y’all. Opening theme: “Neither Here nor There” (2nd Revision) 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.

Shape-shifters of the world unite! This week Craig takes on the Twilight Zone classic “The Four of Us Are Dying” (and the George Clayton Johnson short story that inspired it) as well as the not-quite-so classic “The Self-Improvement of Salvadore Ross” in a jazz-fueled free fall into the neon-splashed netherworld of film noir. Along the way he enjoys an enlightening chat with Mr. Stephen Pickard, the man largely responsible for the HD-sourced transfers (and the bumper crop of isolated music tracks!) commissioned for the glorious Definitive Edition DVD sets… which makes him a true hero in our eyes.   Opening theme: “Neither Here Nor There” (Revision #2) by Twin Loops Closing music: “The Four of Us Are Dying” by Nine Inch Nails (from the album The Slip, copyright 2008 by the Null Corporation)   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

Yeeeeeeehaw! This week Craig travels to the Old West this week for a tense showdown with the Twilight Zone classic “Mr. Denton on Doomsday” and discovers a whole mess o’ similarities between it and “An Echo of Bugles,” the pilot episode of Rod Serling’s post-TZ series The Loner. Saddle up, dudes and lasses… and let’s ride!   Opening music: “Neither Here nor There” (Revision 1) by Twin Loops Closing music: “The Lone Wanderer” by Antti Martikainen (from the album Creation of the World, copyright 2013 by DistroKid) “Rural Ruin” by NineOneOne (found online; I couldn’t track down any info on the artist) “Get’cha Head in the Game” performed by the cast of High School Musical (from the High School Musical soundtrack, copyright 2006 by Disney/EMI Music Distribution) “Shadowland” by Network Music Ensemble (from the album Film Noir, copyright 2011 by Network Music)   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 excerpt

This week, Craig celebrates his birthday by spotlighting two of his all-time favorite Twilight Zone episodes: “Perchance to Dream” and “Shadow Play,” two masterpieces from the mind of Charles Beaumont. Tangents include Craig’s unresolved crush on Maya the Cat Girl and his lamentable inability to dream in the third person.  Fan favorite Dr. Reba Wissner pops in to set him straight about the curious lack of the Theremin in The Twilight Zone, and of course he gets the usual familial abuse from Teresa and Kendyl. Happy birthday, my ass.   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?ie=UTF8&qid=1478659363&sr=8-1&keywords=reba+wissner   Dr. Reba Wissner’s We Will Control All That Your Hear: The Outer Limits and the Aural Imagination https://www.amazon.com/Will-Control-All-That-Hear/dp/1576472531/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478659363&sr=8-2&keywords=reba+wissner   http://www.dreams.ca/in