In 1960 my 24 year old parents struggled rearing new born twins, (my brother and I,) on my Dad's trainee career wage. They really knew what poverty was and would have welcomed the hamburgers and spaghetti with bells on!!
One Step beyond and the Twilight Zone were both done before I was even born. But I love them. BOTH very good ESCAPISM ! Isn't that the reason why most people go to the movies ? To escape the real world if only for a few hours.
That is so interesting- the Angelus! What a beautiful practice. Some years ago it was still done in the Philippines - even in the department stores it was said over the intercom and people stopped their shopping to pray at the appointed times.
Funny how people are mad because this man is mad is upset at his current situation. The description SAYS he's upset at his DOWN ON HIS LUCK, they lost their farm & business & are out of funds. I think it's funny that people act like they don't get frustrated with their conditions being less than great. Yes, people should be grateful for what they have but you don't have to accept it'll always be substandard & stop trying to improve. They obviously had spaghetti & hamburger because of having farm products. Now they don't even have that. The righteous indignation is funny out of some people.
It's cool how this takes place at a time & place where cars and horses are both in common use. Phillip rolls into town and stops the car by the hitching post next to a gas pump.
I decided to watch and figure out why I enjoyed OSB so much. All I can dredge up from my mind, I'm as complicated as these stories and I was only eleven or twelve. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks I enjoyed, gonna continue watching. 👍👍👍👍
I know what it's like to be really poor. We lived on pasta for months. No sauce, just a bit of margarine, salt and pepper. Hamburgers would have been a real luxury.
I enjoy these. "One step beyond" actually came out before Rod Serlings "Twilight zone." both in 1959 I think. Plus this man complaining about Spaghetti and Burgers every night month after month. Be glad you do not live in a third world country where you do not alway's know where your next meal is coming from. Plus the room is not awful either. I have known people living in much worse conditions then they are in America. Stop belly aching dude.
1:45 ...that lousy flat we lived in for 3 years, hamburgers and spaghetti every day.... What's he complaining about? He should try being homeless in a 3rd world country, living out on the streets, eating nothing but fish heads and rice every day.
Their condition really shook me up ; you have to be in such a situation to understand what it means to be penniless.
I've been there, believe me, it's no fun.
Doors of possibility close . Fear of never getting a second chance grows by the minute. I know.
Money doesn’t buy happiness but it pays the bills. That makes me happy.
Money is an important tool to protect you from the unpleasantries of life
Money doesn’t buy happiness but it buys alot of other things. I rather be rich with problems than poor with problems.
In 1960 my 24 year old parents struggled rearing new born twins, (my brother and I,) on my Dad's trainee career wage. They really knew what poverty was and would have welcomed the hamburgers and spaghetti with bells on!!
does sound tuff assume thjings r better now
One Step beyond and the Twilight Zone were both done before I was even born. But I love them. BOTH very good ESCAPISM ! Isn't that the reason why most people go to the movies ? To escape the real world if only for a few hours.
The painting over the bed in the hotel room is The Angelus by Millet. Two peasants (farmers?) are praying in a field for the dead.
Mike, Wow ! I'M impressed by your knowledge of the painting ! Thank's.
@@sonnycorleone2602 Thanks, Sonny! I still remember a few things from art history classes.
I'd been told the people in the painting were praying over a basket of potatoes, giving thanks for their harvest?
@@nancyhowell4505 Could be. That might make more sense.
That is so interesting- the Angelus! What a beautiful practice. Some years ago it was still done in the Philippines - even in the department stores it was said over the intercom and people stopped their shopping to pray at the appointed times.
A room for $ 1.50 ! The good old days!
Funny how people are mad because this man is mad is upset at his current situation. The description SAYS he's upset at his DOWN ON HIS LUCK, they lost their farm & business & are out of funds. I think it's funny that people act like they don't get frustrated with their conditions being less than great. Yes, people should be grateful for what they have but you don't have to accept it'll always be substandard & stop trying to improve. They obviously had spaghetti & hamburger because of having farm products. Now they don't even have that. The righteous indignation is funny out of some people.
Weak people project their own character flaws onto others.
In 1960 a hotel room was 1.25. How time has changed. Thanks for posting.
It's cool how this takes place at a time & place where cars and horses are both in common use. Phillip rolls into town and stops the car by the hitching post next to a gas pump.
I decided to watch and figure out why I enjoyed OSB so much. All I can dredge up from my mind, I'm as complicated as these stories and I was only eleven or twelve. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks I enjoyed, gonna continue watching. 👍👍👍👍
These are great episodes.
We're living in the twilight zone and soon One step beyond and then We will be in the outer limits
For anyone ELSE who's confused--this is actually Season III, episode #17 (not Season I)
I know what it's like to be really poor. We lived on pasta for months. No sauce, just a bit of margarine, salt and pepper. Hamburgers would have been a real luxury.
I would have been glad if I even had that during the worst times...
I enjoy these. "One step beyond" actually came out before Rod Serlings "Twilight zone." both in 1959 I think. Plus this man complaining about Spaghetti and Burgers every night month after month. Be glad you do not live in a third world country where you do not alway's know where your next meal is coming from. Plus the room is not awful either. I have known people living in much worse conditions then they are in America. Stop belly aching dude.
1:45 ...that lousy flat we lived in for 3 years, hamburgers and spaghetti every day....
What's he complaining about? He should try being homeless in a 3rd world country, living out on the streets, eating nothing but fish heads and rice every day.
I think he was complaining about the food they had to eat and the home they lived in.
They mentioned Montreal my home town
Who was the writer for this book?
I live in B.C., Canada. There is NOT a town called Port Williams here and never has been. 🤨🤔
It is fiction...
@@tbecie6106 It purports to be true...
Why are they unpacking if they’re only staying for one night?😂
Actually, this story is from season 3 episode 17.