Spoiler alert: this week we’re analyzing the Twilight Zone episode “The Prime Mover.” Jimbo, played by Buddy Ebsen of “The Beverly Hillbillies,” has got a secret, one that he has worked hard to keep for much of his life–a special ability. However, a car crash outside of the diner where he works forces his hand, and he uses that ability to help others. But, when his friend Ace finds out about this special ability, they immediately book a trip to Las Vegas, where Ace continues to win at everything except life, losing the love of his life, Kitty, along the way. Ace doesn’t know it at the time, but he’s about to realize that the only way for him to truly win is to lose. On this episode of KOI: A Twilight Zone Show, we’re going to be discussing what it means to be consumed by one’s talent; we’ll ask the question: would Ace have returned to his old self eventually with time?; and I’ll reveal my moment of awe, some thoughts on the importance of productive failure. So, grab your keys, and let’s open up this door to the fifth dimension.
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Episode outline:
00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Plot
03:24 - Episode Details
04:27 - Episode Tidbits
05:26 - Question 1
14:41 - Question 2
21:16 - Question 3
23:03 - Episode rating
23:35 - Next episode and questions
24:02 - Announcements and comments
25:16 - How to support the show
No show did a better job than The Twilight Zone at generating awe and wonder within its audience. It just so happens that awe is exactly what we need in these difficult, divisive times. So, join me, Joe Meyer, and let's walk through the fifth dimension with Rod Serling. Along the way, we'll discuss big questions and relate them back to our Twilight Zone episodes.
Background artwork by James Seehafer: https://pixels.com/profiles/j-mark?tab=artwork
Opening and Ending theme: by Jacob Williams @jakeproduces on Fiverr
Pictures not belonging to the Twilight Zone show generally come from Pixabay and are under the free use license.
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26 mins