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\(co 1987 Michael L. Brown
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Chronological
First Season
1 - Ghost Train 9/29/85 7:00 24:37
2 - The Main Attraction 10/06/85 7:00 24:38
3 - Alamo Jobe 10/20/85 7:00 24:36
4 - Mummy Daddy 10/27/85 7:00 24:34
5 - The Mission 11/03/85 7:00 46:01
6 - The Amazing Falsworth 11/05/85 8:00 24:36
7 - Fine Tuning 11/10/85 7:00 24:37
8 - Mr. Magic 11/17/85 7:00 24:37
9 - Guilt Trip 12/01/85 7:00 24:32
10 - Remote Control Man 12/08/85 7:00 24:39
11 - Santa '85 12/15/85 7:00 24:36
12 - Vanessa In The Garden 12/29/85 7:00 24:30
13 - The Sitter 1/05/86 7:00 24:36
14 - No Day At The Beach 1/12/86 7:00 24:25
15 - One For The Road 1/19/86 7:00 24:37
16 - Gather Ye Acorns 2/02/86 7:30 24:38
17 - Boo! 2/16/86 7:00 24:37
18 - Dorothy And Ben 3/02/86 7:30 24:38
19 - Mirror, Mirror 3/09/86 7:00 24:20
20 - Secret Cinema 4/06/86 7:00 24:37
21 - Hell Toupee 4/13/86 7:00 24:37
22 - The Doll 5/04/86 7:00 24:36
23 - One For The Books 5/11/86 7:00 24:33
24 - Grandpa's Ghost 5/25/86 7:00 24:25
Second Season
25 - The Wedding Ring 9/22/86 7:30 23:40
26 - Miscalculation 9/29/86 7:30 22:32
27 - Magic Saturday 10/06/86 7:30 23:34
28 - Welcome To My Nightmare 10/13/86 7:30 22:31
29 - You Gotta Believe Me 10/20/86 7:30 23:32
30 - The Greibble 11/03/86 7:30 23:39
31 - Life On Death Row 11/10/86 7:30 23:32
32 - Go To The Head Of The Class 11/21/86 7:00 46:07
33 - Thanksgiving 11/24/86 7:30 23:35
34 - The Pumpkin Competition 12/01/86 7:30 23:07
35 - What If...? 12/08/86 7:30 22:25
36 - The Eternal Mind 12/29/86 7:30 23:50
37 - Lane Change 1/12/87 7:30 23:23
38 - Blue Man Down 1/19/87 7:30 23:35
39 - The 21-Inch Sun 2/02/87 7:30 23:18
40 - Family Dog 2/16/87 7:30 23:35
41 - Gershwin's Trunk 3/13/87 7:00 23:38
42 - Such Interesting Neighbors 3/20/87 7:30 23:27
43 - Without Diana 3/27/87 7:30 22:37
44 - Moving Day 4/03/87 7:30 23:35
45 - Miss Stardust 4/10/87 7:30 23:52
Alphabetical
39 - 21-Inch Sun, The 2/02/87 7:30 23:18
3 - Alamo Jobe 10/20/85 7:00 24:36
6 - Amazing Falsworth, The 11/05/85 8:00 24:36
38 - Blue Man Down 1/19/87 7:30 23:35
17 - Boo! 2/16/86 7:00 24:37
22 - Doll, The 5/04/86 7:00 24:36
18 - Dorothy And Ben 3/02/86 7:30 24:38
36 - Eternal Mind, The 12/29/86 7:30 23:50
40 - Family Dog 2/16/87 7:30 23:35
7 - Fine Tuning 11/10/85 7:00 24:37
16 - Gather Ye Acorns 2/02/86 7:30 24:38
41 - Gershwin's Trunk 3/13/87 7:00 23:38
1 - Ghost Train 9/29/85 7:00 24:37
32 - Go To The Head Of The Class 11/21/86 7:00 46:07
24 - Grandpa's Ghost 5/25/86 7:00 24:25
30 - Greibble, The 11/03/86 7:30 23:39
9 - Guilt Trip 12/01/85 7:00 24:32
21 - Hell Toupee 4/13/86 7:00 24:37
37 - Lane Change 1/12/87 7:30 23:23
31 - Life On Death Row 11/10/86 7:30 23:32
27 - Magic Saturday 10/06/86 7:30 23:34
2 - Main Attraction, The 10/06/85 7:00 24:38
19 - Mirror, Mirror 3/09/86 7:00 24:20
26 - Miscalculation 9/29/86 7:30 22:32
45 - Miss Stardust 4/10/87 7:30 23:52
5 - Mission, The 11/03/85 7:00 46:01
44 - Moving Day 4/03/87 7:30 23:35
8 - Mr. Magic 11/17/85 7:00 24:37
4 - Mummy Daddy 10/27/85 7:00 24:34
14 - No Day At The Beach 1/12/86 7:00 24:25
23 - One For The Books 5/11/86 7:00 24:33
15 - One For The Road 1/19/86 7:00 24:37
34 - Pumpkin Competition, The 12/01/86 7:30 23:07
10 - Remote Control Man 12/08/85 7:00 24:39
11 - Santa '85 12/15/85 7:00 24:36
20 - Secret Cinema 4/06/86 7:00 24:37
13 - Sitter, The 1/05/86 7:00 24:36
42 - Such Interesting Neighbors 3/20/87 7:30 23:27
33 - Thanksgiving 11/24/86 7:30 23:35
12 - Vanessa In The Garden 12/29/85 7:00 24:30
25 - Wedding Ring, The 9/22/86 7:30 23:40
28 - Welcome To My Nightmare 10/13/86 7:30 22:31
35 - What If...? 12/08/86 7:30 22:25
43 - Without Diana 3/27/87 7:30 22:37
29 - You Gotta Believe Me 10/20/86 7:30 23:32
Credits
Supervising Producers: (1-21, 24) Production Executives:
Joshua Brand Kathleen Kennedy
John Falsey Frank Marshall
Developed by: (1-24) Producer:
Steven Speilberg David E. Vogel
Joshua Brand
&
John Falsey
Executive Producer: Story Editor:
Steven Speilberg Mick Garris (1-21, 24)
Peter Z Orton (22-23, 25-45)
Producer: Theme:
David E. Vogel John Williams
Fireside Story-teller:
Ray Walston
Cast
1. Ghost Train
Starring
Robert Blossoms Old Pa
Scott Paulin Fenton
Gail Edwards Joleen
Luke Haas Brian Globe
Co-starring
Renny Roker Dr. Steele
With
Hugh Gillin Conductor
Sandy Ward Engineer
Teleplay by
Frank Deese
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Steven Speilberg
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Skip Lusk
2. The Main Attraction
Starring
John Scott Glough
Lisa Jane Persky
Co-starring
Richard Bull Mr. Hiller
Barbara Sharma Mrs. Bender
Tom Napier Wylie
Bill Allen Cliff Ratte
Nicholas Mele Scientist #1
Joan Foley Scientist #2
Brad Bird Scientist #3
Dominick Brascia Billy Johnson (Fat Kid)
With
Isabelle Walker Francine
Eric Briskotter Stan
Michael Joshua Cramer Kid
Megan Wyss Girl #1 Blonde
Piper Cochrane Darcy Cook Girl #2
Larry Spinak Geek
Teleplay by
Brad Bird
&
Mick Garris
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Matthew Robbins
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Skip Lusk
3. Alamo Jobe
Starring
Kelly Reno Alamo Jobe
Co-starring
William Boyett Colonel Travis
Lurene Tuttle
Richard Young Davy Crockett
With
Robert V. Barron Curator
Michael Cavanaugh Storekeeper
Benjie Gregory Sam
Dick Yarmy VCR/Man #2
Pattie Pierce Tour Guide
Chip Lucia Dad
Jon Van Ness Jim Bowie
Teleplay by
Joshua Brand
John Falsey
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Michael Moore
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Skip Lusk
Stephen Semel
4. Mummy Daddy
Starring
Tom Harrison Harold
Bronson Pinchot Director
Brion James Willie Joe
Tracey Walter Ezra
Larry Hankin Jubal
Co-starring
Lucy Lee Flippen Librarian
William Frankfather Mayor
Arnold Johnson Town Sage
Michael Zand Ra Amin Ka
With
Len Lesser Old Grave Robber
Billy Beck Old Blind Man
Brian Bradley Actor
Joann Willette Ruta Mae
Pamela Seamon Assistant Director
Eldon Ratliff Freckle-faced Boy
Dalton Cathey Doctor
Oliver Dear Young Grave Robber
Susan Dear Harold's Wife
Bill Martin Guard
Teleplay by
Earl Pomerantz
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
William Dear
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Stephen Semel
5. The Mission
Starring
Kevin Costner Captain
Casey Siemaszko Jonathan
Kiefer Sutherland Static
Co-starring
Jeffrey Jay Cohen Jake
John Philbin Bullseye
Gary Mauro Sam
Glen Mauro Save
With
Terry Beaver Officer
David Grant Hayward Mechanic #1
Peter Jason Commander
Karen Kopins Liz
Anthony La Paglia Mechanic #2
Gary Riley Tail Gunner
Ken Stovitz Lamar
Nelson Welch Father McKay
Teleplay by
Menno Meyjes
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Steven Speilberg
Associate Producer
Steve Starkey
6. The Amazing Falsworth
Special guest star
Gregory Hines Falsworth
Guest star
Richard Masur Trent Tinker
Co-starring
Don Calfa Messenger
With
Suzanne Bateman Gail
Robert Lesser Young Man
Joseph G. Medalis Jimmy
Sally Stark Older Woman
Nori Morgan Showgirl
Teleplay by
Mick Garris
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Peter Hyams
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Skip Lusk
7. Fine Tuning
Starring
Matthew Laborteaux Andy
Gary Riley Jimmy
Jimmy Gatherum George
Special guest apperance
Milton Berle Himself
With
Debbie Carrington Alien
Daniel Frishman Alien
Patty Maloney Alien
Kevin Thompson Alien (Ricky)
Vance Colvig Vaudevillian #1
Moasie Gardner Vaudevillian #2
Don Davis Vaudevillian #3
Happy Hall Vaudevillian #4
Jack Spoons Vaudevillian #5
Whitey Roberts Vaudevillian #6
Angelo Rossito Vaudevillian #7
Tom Amundsen Tour Guide
Charlie Cirillo Tourist
Bryan Gordon Father
Starr Hester Waitress
Peter Kwong Weatherman
Titus Napoleon Used Car Salesman
Teleplay by
Earl Pomerantz
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Bob Balaban
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Skip Lusk
8. Mr. Magic
Starring
Sid Caesar
Leo Rossi Murray
Co-starring
Larry Gelman Harry
Julius Harris Joe
Tim Herbert Jack
Eda Reiss Merin Dora
With
Larry Cedar Danny
Nick Lewin Young Magician
Hugh Warden Johnny
Writer
Joshua Brand
John Falsey
Directed by
Donald Peterie
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Skip Lusk
9. Guilt Trip
Starring
Dom DeLuise Guilt
Loni Anderson Cupid
Charles Durning
Also starring
Carol Arthur Mother
Gordon Jump Father
Abbe Lane Enchantress
Charles Nelson Reilly Father McClintley
Co-starring
Rick Ducommun Larry
Fritz Feld Maitre D
John Fiedler Man On Boat
Nancy Nelson Female Newscaster
Beverly Sanders Susan
With
John DiAquino Large Man
Ben Kronen Bald Man
Jeanne Jensen Sweet Woman
C. J. Hunt Robert The Waiter
Louis Silvers Waiter #2
Michael R. DeLuise Boyfriend
Kristi Blackburn Daughter
Writer
Gail Parent
Kevin Parent
Directed by
Burt Reynolds
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Skip Lusk
10. Remote Control Man
Starring
Sydney Lassick Walter Poindexter
Nancy Parsons Grendel
Co-starring
Philip Bruns
Jeff B. Cohen
David Stone
Shaun Weatherly
Special cameo appearances (alphabetical)
Kristian Alfonso
Lyle Alzado
Dirk Benedict
Barbara Billingsley
Gary Coleman
Leann Hanley
Jim Lange
Ed McMahon
Lawanda Page
Richard Simmons
Jake Steinfeld
With
Charlie Dell Salesman
Sid Haig Thug
Steve Liebman Underling #1
Jocko Marcellino Thug #1
Rod McCary M.C.
Eve Smith Old Woman
Bill Wiley Underling #2
Teleplay by
Douglas Lloyd McIntosh
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Bob Clark
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Skip Lusk
Stephen Semel
11. Santa '85
Starring
Douglas Seale Santa
Pat Hingle Sheriff Horace Smyvie
Gabriel Damon Boy
Marvin J. McIntyre
Francis Bay Mrs. Santa Claus
Co-starring
Stephen Lee Dad
Joan Welles Mom
With
Dick Balduzzi Drunk Santa #1
Gerry Gibson Drunk Santa #2
William McDonald Drunk Santa #3
Teleplay by
Joshua Brand
John Falsey
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Phil Joanou
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Stephen Semel
This story was re-run on 12/22/86 as "Santa '85/'86".
Because of network difficulties, it was 1:20 shorter than the original airing.
12. Vanessa In The Garden
Starring
Harvey Keitel Artist
Sondra Locke Artist's Wife
Beau Bridges Teddy
Co-starring
Margaret Howell Eve
Thomas Randall Oglesby Dr. Northrup
Jamie Rose Mrs. Northrup
With
Milton Murrill Waiter
Writer
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Associate Producer
Steve Starkey
13. The Sitter
Starring
Mabel King Jennifer Mowbray
Seth Green Lance
Joshua Rudoy Dennis
Wendy Phillips
Co-starring
Fran Ryan Mrs. Abbott
With
Suzanne Snyder Patti
Michael Horse Indian
Teleplay by
Mick Garris
Story by
Joshua Brand
John Falsey
Directed by
Joan Darling
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Steven Semel
14. No Day At The Beach
Starring
Charlie Sheen Casey
Larry Spinak Arnold Skamp
Ralph Seymour Ira
Philip McKeon Stick
Leo Geter Evergreen
Tom Hodges Tiny
Co-starring
Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini Irish
Luca Josef Bercovici Granville
With
Jed Mills Sergeant
Keth Joe Dick Sergeant
Teleplay by
Mick Garris
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Leslie Linka Glatter
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Steven Semel
15. One For The Road
Starring
James Cromwell Francis
Geoffrey Lewis Dan
Joe Pantoliano Joe
Al Ruscio Tony Maroni
Douglas Seale Mike Malloy
Special appearance by
Royal Dano Salvation Army Officer
With
Mark Tymchyshyn O'Farrow
Mike Finneran Customer
Matt Amott News Kid
Writer
James D. Bissell
Directed by
Thomas Carter
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Skip Lusk
16. Gather Ye Acorns
Starring
Mark Hamill Jonathan
David Rappaport Troll
Louis de Banzie Alma
Mary Jo Deschanel
Special appearance by
Royal Dano Elmer
Co-starring
David Friedman Jonathan Age 12
Joanna Merlin Mariel/Wealthy Lady
Frank Schuller Treadwell
William Dear David
With
Forest Whitaker Jerry
John Carlyle Auctioneer
Conrad Dunn Gas Station Attendant
Kelly Henson Sister
Brian Parker Smith Brother
Teleplay by
Stu Krieger
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Norman Reynolds
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
17. Boo!
Starring
Eddie Bracken Ghost/Husband
Evelyn Keyes Ghost/Wife
Bruce Davison Richard
Andrea Marcovicci Barbara
Robert Picardo Porno Movie Maker
Wendy Schaal Porno's Wife
With
Taliesin Jaffe Scott
Heidi Zeigler Deena
Written by
Lowell Ganz
Babaloo Mandell
Directed by
Joe Dante
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
18. Dorothy And Ben
Starring
Joe Seneca Ben Dumfy
Lane Smith Dr. Caruso
Louis Giambalvo Dr. Templeton
Kathleen Lloyd Samantha
Joe Regalbuto Merle
Natalie Gregory Dorothy
With
Rick Andosca Dr. Haller
Alice H. Sachs Dr. Fredricks
Judith Durand Dr. #1
Lynn Kuratomi Nurse #2
Kay Bess Nurse #1
Teleplay by
Michael de Guzman
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Thomas Carter
Associate Producers
Skip Lusk
Steven Semel
19. Mirror, Mirror
Starring
Sam Waterston Novelist
Helen Shaver Karen
Special guest appearance
Dick Cavett Himself
Co-starring
Tim Robbins Jordanis Phantom
With
Dana Gladstone Producer
Valorie Grear Jail Attendant
Michael C. Gwynne Jail Attendant
Peter Lacangelo Limo Driver
Jonathan Luria Camerman
Harry E. Northup Security Guard
Glenn Scarpelli Jeffrey Gelb
Jack Thibeau Tough Guy
Teleplay by
Joseph Minion
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Martin Scorsese
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Steve Starkey
20. Secret Cinema
Starring
Eve Arden Jane's Mother
Paul Bartel Dr. Shreck
Griffin Dunne Dick
Penny Peyser Jane
Mary Woronov Nurse
Co-starring
Richard Paul Mr. Krupp
Barry Dennen News Dealer
With
Justin Darby Boy
Alix Elias Lady Customer
Gary Goodrow Doorman
Written by
Paul Bartell
Directed by
Paul Bartell
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Skip Lusk
21. Hell Toupee
Starring
Tony Kienitz Harry
Cindy Morgan Beth
Stanley Brock Mitchell
Co-starring
Gary Allen Mr. Simon
James Avery Chief Hanson
Mitch Kreindel Floyd King
Ken Olfson Clifford Monroe
With
E. Hampton Beagle Murray Bernstein
Fredric Cook Officer Schmidt
Cal Gibson Guard
Jonathan Luria Officer Montgomery
Thomas F. Maguire Guard
John McCook M.C.
Robert Tessier Woodsman
Jack Wells Mr. Zahl
Written by
Gail Parent
&
Kevin Parent
Directed by
Irvin Kershner
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
22. The Doll
Starring
John Lithgow John Walters
Annie Helm Mary Dickenson
Sharon Spelman
John Christopher Jones
Rainbow Phoenix Doris
And
Albert Hague as Mr. Liebemacher
Written by
Richard Matheson
Directed by
Phil Joanou
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Steven Semel
Emmy Award
John Lithgow: 1985/86 Guest performance in a dramatic series
23. One For The Books
Starring
Leo Penn Fred
Joyce Von Patten Eva
And
Nicolas Pryor as Dr. Fetlock
With
John Alvin Professor Rand
Gary Berghev Professor Gilbert
Rodney Kageyama Dr. Barth
Ben Kronen Professor Smith
Pamela Seamon Ms. Harris
Jack Slater Mr. Wilson
Teleplay by
Richard Matheson
Directed by
Lesli Linka Glatter
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
24. Grandpa's Ghost
Starring
Andrew McCarthy Edwin
Herta Ware Helen
Ian Wolfe Charlie
Teleplay by
Michael de Guzman
Based On A Short Story by
Timothy Hutton
Directed by
Timothy Hutton
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
25. The Wedding Ring
Starring
Rhea Perlman
Danny DeVito
Louis Giambalvo Haggerty
Bernadette Birkett Tine
David Byrd
Tracey Walter as Blaze
With
Jacqueline Cassel Woman
Fred Scialla Loner
Teleplay by
Stu Krieger
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Danny DeVito
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Stephen Semel
26. Miscalculation
Starring
Jon Cryer
Joann Willette
Jeffrey Jay Cohen
Co-starring
Lana Clarkson Ms. Allure
Galyn Gorg Ms. Eyeful
Catherine Gilmour Ms. Awesome
Elisabeth de Turenne Ms. Laura
Rebecca Schaeffer Miss Crowningshield
Wynonna Smith Cashier
Penelope Sudrow Mousy Girl
With
Harry Woolf Dr. Blitz
Al Lampkin Cop #1
Alden Millikan Cop #2
Teleplay by
Michael McDowell
Directed by
Tom Holland
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
27. Magic Saturday
Starring
M. Emmet Walsh Grandpa
Taliesin Jaffe Mark
David Crowley
Caren Kaye Dorothy
Co-starring
Jeff B. Cohen Eddie
With
David Arnott Umpire
David Donnelly Boy #2
Jeff Kinder Boy #1
Written by
Richard Christian Matheson
Directed by
Robert Markowitz
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Stephen Semel
28. Welcome To My Nightmare
Starring
David Hollander Harry
Steve Antin Bud
Sharon Spelman Mom
Robyn Lively Kate
Christina Applegate Holly
Parker Jacobs
With
Robert L. Gibson Dad
Sharon Powers Attendant
Cheryl McWilliams Kate's Mom
Written by
Todd Holland
Directed by
Todd Holland
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Stephen Semel
29. You Gotta Believe Me
Starring
Charles Durning Earl
Mary Betten Nancy
Ebbe Roe Smith
Wil Shriner
John Roselius
Co-starring
Jennie Sadler Female Airline Rep #1
Lance Nichols Guard #2
Richard Burns Controller #1
Gregory Wagrowski Man #1 (Salesman)
With
Joel Lawrence Pilot
Eve Smith Old Woman
Tim Russ Security Guard #1
Wade Mayer Male Airline Rep #2
Rosemarie Castellano Fashionable Woman
Erinn Canavan Child
Cassandra Gava Red Bag Lady
Teleplay by
Stu Krieger
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Kevin Reynolds
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
30. The Greibble
Starring
Hayley Mills
Co-starring
Dick Miller Fred
Justin Mooney Bobby
With
Don McLeod Greibble
Frank Welker Greibble Voice
Jim Jansen Man in Commercial
Teleplay by
Mick Garris
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Joe Dante
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Stephen Semel
The Greibble Designed and Created by
Rob Bottin
31. Life On Death Row
Starring
Patrick Swayze Eric David Peterson
James T. Callahan
Kevin Hagen
and
Hector Elizondo Meadows
Co-starring
Nicholas Love Bradshaw
Hawthorne James Fowler
Arnold Johnson Johnny
Paul Eiding Doctor
With
Jed Mills Marshall
George Jenesky Warden's Guard
John Hamelin Priest
Alan Fine Inmate
Roberto Contreras Trustee
T.J. Worzalla Casey
Teleplay by
Rockne S. O'Bannon
Story by
Mick Garris
Directed by
Mick Garris
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Stephen Semel
32. Go To The Head Of The Class
Starring
Christopher Lloyd Professor B.O. Beanes
Scott Coffey Peter Brand
Mary Stuart Masterson Cynthia Simpson
Co-starring
Tom Breznahan Cusimano
Billy Beck Caretaker
Teleplay by
Mick Garris & Tom McLoughlin
and
Bob Gale
Story by
Mick Garris
Directed by
Robert Zemeckis
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
Headless Special Effects Created by
Stan Winston
Headless Special Effects
John Rosengrant
Tom Woodruff
Richard Landon
David Nelson
Steve James
Shane Mahan
Recorded in DOLBY Surround Sound (A Network TV First)
33. Thanksgiving
Starring
David Carradine Calvin
Kyra Sedgwick Dora Johnson
Teleplay by
Pierre R. Debs
&
Robert C. Fox
Directed by
Todd Holland
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Stephen Semel
34. The Pumpkin Competition
Starring
Polly Holliday Elma
June Lockart Mildrid
J.A. Preston Prof. Bertram Carver
Co-starring
Ritch Brinkley Mayor Chestor A. Barnsworth
Britt Leach Ernie
Ann Walker Ma
Joshua Rudoy Billy
Written by
Peter Z Orton
Directed by
Norman Reynolds
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
35. What If...?
Starring
Jake Hart Jonah Kelly
Clare Kirkconnell Pamela Kelly
Tom McConnell Raymond Kelly
Ric Cane Crosswalk Man
Susan Swift Marsha
Sherry Landrum Woman in Station Wagon
Dennis Haskins Man in Station Wagon
Co-starring
Ann Bell Pregnant Woman
With
Michael Horse Male Friend
Diane Lewis Female Friend
Laurel Green Woman
Written by
Anne Speilberg
Directed by
Joan Darling
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
Program playing on TV (audio only)
Amazing Stories "The Sitter"
36. The Eternal Mind
Starring
Jeffrey Jones John Baldwin
Katherine Borowitz Katherine Baldwin
Co-starring
Gregory Wagrowski Ben Oltman
Robert Axelrod Frank
With
Paul Tauger Technician #1
Aaron Seville Technician #2
Written by
Julie R. Moskowitz
&
Gary Stevens
Directed by
Michael Riva
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
37. Lane Change
Starring
Kathy Baker Charlene "Charlie" Benton
Priscilla Pointer Older Charlie
With
Cletus Young Father
Misty Forrest Little Girl
Written by
Ali Marie Matheson
Directed by
Ken Kwapis
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Stephen Semel
38. Blue Man Down
Starring
Max Gail Duncan Moore
Kate McNeil Patty O'Neil
Chris Nash DeSoto
Co-starring
Sal Viscuso Captain Redmond
Eddie Zammit Maurici
Michael Villella Dr. Levin
Frank Doubleday Beckloff
With
Tad Horino Market Owner
Jay Ingram Lieutenant
Mark Erickson Atwood
Charlie Hawke Herrington
Lynn Kuratomi TV Reporter #1
Richard Epcar TV Reporter #2
Robert Benedick TV Reporter #3
Robert Louis Cameron Cop #1
Debby Lynn Ross Hostage
Teleplay by
Jacob Epstein
&
Daniel Lindley
Story by
Steven Speilberg
Directed by
Paul Michael Glaser
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
39. The 21-Inch Sun
Starring
Robert Townsend Billy Burliss
Michael Lerner
Craig Richard Nelson Dick Castel
Roberrt Starr
Co-starring
Bridget Sienna Woman Actor
Alan Solomon Actor
Richard Chudnow Castel's Assistant
Jeremy Iacone Italian Man
Alec Murdock 2nd Man
Caroline Parton Woman
With
Charlene Nelson Production Assistant
Jim Nelson 2nd Assistant
Jean Pflieger Personal Secretary
Lisa London Secretary #1
Written by
Bruce Kirschbaum
Directed by
Nick Castle
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
40. Family Dog
With the Voices of
Stan Freberg Skip Binford
Annie Potts Mrs. Binford
Mercedes McCambridge
Scott Menville
Brooke Ashley
Brad Bird
Marshall Efron
Stanley Ralph Ross
Jack Angel
Written by
Brad Bird
Directed by
Brad Bird
Associate Producer
Cleve Reinhard
Animation Produced by
Brad Bird
and
Alexander V. King
Animation Designed by
Tim Burton
41. Gershwin's Trunk
Starring
Bob Balaban Jo-Jo Gillespie
Lainie Kazan Sister Teresa
John McCook Jerry Lane
Dana Gladstone George Gershwin
Hurd Hatfiled Logan Webb
Paul Bartel Detective Watts
Co-starring
Irene Olga Lopez Carmen
Danny Ponce Pepi
Pamela Galloway Trish Charlton
With
Barbara Turvett Girl #1
Alan Bardsley Boy #1
Pattie Brooks Girl #2
Christopher Blande Boy #2
No credit
Carrie Fisher Laurie McNamara
Written by
John Meyer
&
Paul Bartel
Directed by
Paul Bartel
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Stephen Semel
42. Such Interesting Neighbors
Starring
Frederick Coffin Al Lewise
Marcia Strassman Nel Lewise
Ian Fried Randy Lewise
Victoria Catlin Ann Hellenbeck
&
Adam Ant as Ted Hellenbeck
With
Ryan McWhorter Brad Hellenbeck
Teleplay by
Mick Garris
and
Tom McLoughlin
Based Upon The Story by
Jack Finney
Directed by
Graham Baker
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Stephen Semel
Cheryl Bloch
43. Without Diana
Starring
Billy Green Bush George Willoughby
Dianne Hull Kathryn Willoughby
Gennie James as Diana Willoughby
With
Fredric Cook Dr. Wittenberg
Rick Andosca Policeman
Written by
Mick Garris
Directed by
Leslie Linka Glatter
Associate Producers
Steve Starkey
Stephen Semel
44. Moving Day
Starring
Stephen Geoffreys Alexander Webster
Dennis Lipscomb Mr. Webster
Mary Ellen Trainor Mrs. Webster
Kristen Vigard Karen
With
Bill Wesley Big Boy
Written by
Frank Kerr
Directed by
Robert Stevens
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
Cheryl Bloch
What Mrs. Webster says backwards
"I love you Alexander."
45. Miss Stardust
Starring
Dick Shawn Joe Willoughby
Laraine Newman Joe's Secretary
Rick Overton
Jack Carter
James Karen
Jim Seidow
Angel Tompkins
And
"Weird Al" Yankovic as The Cabbage Man
With
Gabe Cohen Mendelheim
Anthony James Businessman #1
Robert Kim Businessman #2
Wade Mayer Stage Manager
Wendy Sherwood Ms. Colorado
Victoria Ellen Powells Beauty #2
Lisabeth Aubrey Beauty #1
Norman Friedman Man
Teleplay by
Thomas Szollosi
&
Richard Christian Matheson
Based On The Published Short Story by
Richard Matheson
Directed by
Tobe Hooper
Associate Producers
Stephen Semel
Steve Starkey
Aliens Designed and Created at Stan Winston Studio by
Tom Woodruff Jr.
John Rosengrant
Shane Mahan
Alec Gillis
and
Richard Landon
Steven James
David Kindlon
David Nelson
Shannon Shea
Lindsay MacGowan
Matt Rose
Matt Winston
Notes
1. The date given is the first airing date on NBC. During the first season,
the stories aired on Sundays, except for one special on a Tuesday night.
During the second season, the stories were first aired on Monday nights,
with one special on a Friday. The Monday time-slot started on 6/30/87,
during reruns. But, starting with story 41, the stories were moved to
Friday nights.
2. The air time shown is based on the Central Time zone.
3. The time given is edited length, from beginning of the opening to the
final note of the Universal ending, without commercials.
4. The opening theme music was changed the first time, starting 11/03/85.
The opening theme music was again changed on 6/8/86 (possibly 6/1/86).
This time the music doesn't exactly sync, or time, with the visual opening.
On 6/15/86, the theme music reverted to what it was the second time.
5. During the second season, NBC started airing previews of the show
before the show started. But, the preview for story 37 was actually the
preview for story 38.
6. Story 32 was to have aired the week of Halloween (11/27/86, 7:00).
But the postponed, by rain, last game of the World Series prempted it.
7. The title sequence was changed on 1/19/87. The co-starring list was shown
during the opening credits. This format change only lasted for the one story.
8. The TV Guide that can be seen in the story "Blue Man Down" is the
Aug 30-Sep 5, 1986, issue. The cover story is: Help For Dallas EXPLORING
THE MYSTERY OF BOBBY'S RETURN. In the story "Such Interesting Neighbors",
the TV Guide looked like an issue with a cover picture of Jerry Lewis.
The cover date is unknown, but it was before March 16, 1985.
9. The second season was to have 22 stories, making a total of 46.
But Amblin Entertainment shut down production. One story is still due NBC.
Two possible titles for this story are "Dream Girl" and "Trapped".
10. All stories are in stereo and were aired in stereo.