▶ "One Step Beyond" Equivalent: The Time Element.
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Another in a series of movies/television episodes that are similar in content and style to "One Step Beyond". This is an episode of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse from November 24 1958, written by Rod Serling . . .
wow. this is sort of historical. let us all thank Desilu for Star Trek, among other things.
Only recently did I learn that Rod Serling was a real life WW2 hero. Apparently, he used writing and eventually television to deal with his PTSD. No one had a term for people who suffered trauma back then, and I honestly think we all owe Rod a big “Thank You” for paving the way to bringing attention to what we call “The Greatest Generation”.
Because, thus far, they are still our greatest of the last century.
The closest they got to defining PTSD, way back when, was “shell shocked”.
@@elainekilgore1352 "Battle Fatigue" - different name, same problem.
Then the term was "shell shock".
shell shock
One observation. Rod was a heavy cigarette smoker. I always wondered why until now. He had PTSD. That's probably why he smoked so much. His nerves..he was one of the GREATEST.
When television wasn't trash. A wonderful 52 minutes of a good story with real meaning and a great cast.
desi was such an elegant looking man. i love these types of tv shows where no one goes naked and spews profanity all over the place, but still holds you spellbound. those were the days.
We all miss those days, unfortunely those days never come back, our only hope is we have this episodes to remember and have a great time.
@@janetlieb2507
It’s the deliberate destruction of society and the dumbing down of people in order to make them easier to control.
Amen...no imagination in TV today..just reality freak shows
i agree with you, we are in rough shape today, not good, sincerely...
SO TRUE ! Desi was SO CHARISMATIC! AND HANDSOME!
I grew up with Rod Serling and The Twilight Zone....what a brilliant writer, especially in this episode where life and death change places for a brief moment in time. It gives food for thought as to the phrase 'Rest in Peace.'
He was a genius I know that term is bandied about but, here it applies.
Name one program on television today that comes close to this level of quality. I miss the days of watching a TV show and just being entertained and not gaslit.
Not a (1) one
Bingo! Terrific story with small cast and sets.
My personal opinion is one involving writers. Back in the day independent writers had their stories chosen to be produced for these types of shows. Now it seems that each show has their own staff of writers. I think the story lines get deluded because the group becomes too familiar with each other’s style of writing. They tend to want to please each other rather than express their own ideas.
Do you know what happened and why we are in this terrible position today? Lyndon Johnson and The Great Society. That's what we've had for 56 years. A non-stop downhill fall.
@@humboldthammer It's good there's something to keep you busy.
This is fantastic. Great writing, and acting. We have gone backwards in entertainment a long long way. Most of today's entertainment is worthless trash and propaganda. This really shines a light on that.
Cue nostalgic overload!
@@thunderousapplause Up until about 5 years ago you would have an argument. I was referring to what the current state of "entertainment" is. 2 hour long infomercials on why white man bad and why we should embrace the worst of our society. No thanks. You're free to get sermonized as often as you like. That's not why I watch entertainment media.
True, becasue weve all been dumbed down as society purposely, by the Cabal, who are on the throes of a world Communist totalitarian takeover, unless Trump and the White Hat's (and other Good Guys) can avert it, I kid you not!
This is more like the equivalent to the Twilight Zone rather than One Step Beyond which isn't based on fiction.
The previous post was number 666. Is this important?
William Bendix was a superb actor. He could seem rough and menacing one minute then turn vulnerable and befuddled in the next. Thanks so much for posting this!
Martin Balsam was very good as well. Don't you think?
He was great in the, “Life of Riley “.
This is wonderful to see these old episodes that will never be duplicated again
Except in book form, under a different title, by the plagiarist Steven King.
Do you think Steven is intelligent? Creative? Original?
If you do, watch this one: ruclips.net/video/WtxJB1-ud8k/видео.html
Give NEXFLIX A FEW MORE YEARS TO GET AROUND TO IT.
Never ever EVER!
Willian Bendix who starred in “The Life Of Riley”-fine character actor.
The original Life of Riley starred Jackie Gleason...
& the Maytag repairman!!!(bartender)
@@danawilkes6174 : For the record:
Originally, Life Of Riley was a radio show, which starred William Bendix.
When the producers wanted to go into TV, Paramount Pictures wouldn't let Bendix, whom they had under contract, do the show.
There was an early pilot with Lon Chaney Jr., which didn't sell; the producers brought in young Jackie Gleason, who did one season's worth of shows, which almost caught on ...
When the producers wanted to do a second season of Riley, William Bendix's Paramount contract had ended, and so he retook his old radio role (which he'd played in a theatrical movie a while before).
And so it went ...
@@mikedoran9851 Did not know of Bendix being offered the role in place of Gleason, for the TV show...
I was a little kid, but I'd catch "The Life of Riley" back in the day!
Brilliant writing by Rod Serling. And acting. What a treat!
This was copied in other tv shows in different forms like the Time Tunnel.
Martin Balsam as the doctor was great.
Went on to play Mr. Arbogast in
Hitchcock's movie. PSYCHO
Psycho Oh My I often wonder what he was thinking seriously as he began writing that script it scared the hell outta everyone!! / This guy n this episode isn't fake it's done now by Remote Viewing , it freaks me out. ☮️❣️
Like a chocolate Kudos bar?
He was also great in 12 angry men & two twilight zones. 16 Millimeter Shrine & The New exhibit
Wow, outstanding! William Bendix, Martin Balsam and Dwayne Hickman (Dobie Gillis!), in a story by Rod Serling - what's not to like!
I admire it myself. But it has to also be said . . . that it has that "twist ending" that is characteristic of Serling's fantasy fiction. And if you can see it coming (which oftentimes you can, especially if you know it's a Serling story . . .), it gets a little old.
One-Step-Beyond But it didn't feel old at all. It was a perfect cycle, from start to finish. And quite benign. Smooth and even. It was great! Loved it!
In The Twilight Zone Companion, there is a section on The Time Element and Rod Serling's twist ending...Marc Scott Zicree writes: Apparently, the sponsor was extremely nervous about the ambiguous ending, and so at the end of the show Desi Arnaz stepped out and offered his "rational" explanation of the events: "We wonder if Pete Jensen did go back in time or if he ever existed. My personal answer is that the doctor has seen Jenson's picture at the bar sometime before and had a dream. Any of you out there have any other answers? Let me know." This prompted one irate journalist to write, "GO HOME, DESI!"... a spoof of the Cuban "Yankee Go Home!" mantra of the 1950s.
Darryl Hickman, Dwayne's brother.
Brad Stephan -- Desi doing the introduction is not to like.
William Bendix was such a great actor. The beautiful thing about this era is that TV was so new that plots had not been done to death. The idea of time travel was still so new and interesting.
This is a super story written by one of SciFi's best ever, Rod Serling, who would go on to produce his own series, The Twilight Zone.
Twilight Zone started in 1958. This play may have been intended for a Twilight Zone episode what was the expanded and sold to desilu.
I thought this was very much like the Twilight Zone..
That's great, I never heard of this show until a few years ago. A network affiliate was running this show and I was/am very impressed
@@richardcollier1912 very good my friend I don't google anything either
@@donkeyslayer4661 This was actually the direct antecedent of the original Twilight Zone series.
www.metv.com/stories/desi-arnaz-was-technically-the-first-host-of-the-twilight-zone
It's pathetic how modern tv producers & writers take the easy road by retelling old movies and shows,no creative writing like this original series did .
Back in the days when shows weren't dumbed down. And people routinely acted well.
These were properly-trained and successful stage actors, hence the better acting in movies and TV in that era. Today, parts are cast merely on the "look" of the actor despite their ability to actually act. As for the scripts, writers of that era were better paid. Today, there's almost no budget for the writers. A talented writer like Serling has stories gushing from their minds like a fire hose. It's all they can do to have their typewriters keep up with them (many used Dictaphones and pools of typists.) Writers of that caliber have almost no market for their output today because there's no budget anymore.
Yea but no car chases or long fight scenes, and they had to deal with hiring writers and actually having a story.
@@jamesebrown111 Yep, me too. It was great until the end where I lost the point.
This is a lot better then on todays tv modern crap 🤮
I would love to time travel back the 40s woman were so gorgeous back then 😉
DesiLu studios was a huge powerhouse back then. They created so many great shows and made so many stars. Lucy and Desi were so funny together and such great talents.
Look at our handsome Desi Arnez.💘 Watching this fantastic episode again.
GREAT storyline and GREAT acting. These thought provoking shows were MUCH better television than half of what's broadcast today. So glad to stumble across this.
Did you notice that the Ensign was Dobie Gillis's brother? I noticed the resemblance and looked up the cast for this episode - sure enough, the Ensign was played by Darryl Hickman. Dobie Gillis was Dwayne Hickman.
HALF? 95%
This is why my TV is just an item of furniture ( except for some quiz shows and the news ) my tablet rules , so many old proper films , TV series on RUclips.
A bit before my time, my parents were married in 1958, I wasn't born until '61 yet I loved Rod's writing and the actors and actresses from the past, William Bendix was a colorful character in post war films
Thsnk you Desilu Productions for having taste and giving us the greatest scifi series to date!! No one has surpassed it.
You never know, one second to us could be a lifetime.
That was an unbelievable performance by William Bendix. Great show!
Rod Serling wrote so many fine stories /scripts . Thank you for sharing this with us. I had never seen it, until today .
I loved him getting the rhyme wrong. "Thirty days has October..." I'll stop you there 😃
I noticed that too!
There is this Element of Time.........
Best science fiction series of all time , Rod Serling had lots of good stories to keep one on the edge of their seat !
A classic episode from when television was classic and I was only 2 years old boy in1959 inNYC.
...........and so YOU know what the future will hold!?
Why do I always picture myself explaining to my Pop......what our 9-11 will hold? And how the death toll keeps climbing with 1st Responders & patients' deaths.....
Amazing how I remember these actor's from my youth on our BW TV 📺 I was just 10yrs. old .
Woah ! I wish I was ten again.
Great acting, a compelling story line, and no gimmicky effects... All things missing today
Yes..also missing....IMAGINATION
Serling wrote many tough guy lines for this one. Bendix delivered them quite well.
Funny 😄 because Rod was from Binghamton/Cortland…what a creative genius;’simply the best..
William Bendix a great actor
Sadly he died at 58 years of age
Only 6 years after this was aired
Wow. Rod Serling could really write.
One of Rod Serling's true life passions was to go back in time.
Mine too. I actually plan on going back to the 40's after I leave this lifetime. I loved the 40's.
Yes..and he also had a passion for corporate America screwing the little guy. He despised it. Watch PATTERNS
My father joined the Navy in 1938. Six months before Pearl Harbor, his shipmate prophesied the bombing, then was taken away for a mental breakdown. I know dad rarely talked about the war years, but he did tell us this story. I wonder if his remembrance was struck by watching this show; it wouldn't surprise me.
If you want a masterclass in storytelling, watch anything Rod Serling. Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, etc..
They knew how to do it right back then.
Martin Balsam was such a great actor- great performance in ‘12 angry men’ and so many other films.
This was such a treat- absolutely love these older films and tv programmes.
Ditto re Balsam--even in this essentially passive role you can't take your eyes off him.
PSYCHO!
Coincidentally, he played Admiral Kimmel in "Tora! Tora! Tora!", an excellent reconstruction of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
No one is this creative today. I don't know how I got to this show but it was really good
TV today is filled with lots of creativity.
Brilliant! Couldn’t take my eyes off the screen. A Masterclass in storytelling. 🐨🇦🇺
Finally watched this tonight. So many strengths of the Twilight Zone series are on full display here. I was riveted with every scene and every line of dialogue. Rod Serling was simply a cut above the rest.
Do not remove this show. It belongs in the OSB universe.
I think the fact that this episode involves the psychology of dreaming makes it fall within the scope of OSB. Physical "time travel" in general wouldn't . . .
I do not agree...completely. It rightfully belongs in the realm of the unexplained. Just the kind of story that would fit in with a series yet to be produced.
Twilight Zone
@@guymontag9577 This was actually the direct antecedent of the original Twilight Zone series.
www.metv.com/stories/desi-arnaz-was-technically-the-first-host-of-the-twilight-zone
Rod Serling was out of this world.
Thanks for sharing this. It is a rare treat to watch a show this good.
This was the best "One Step Beyond" episode ever. I remember watching it when I was a kid. I've never forgotten it.
What a masterpiece. Thank you Rod!
Rod Serling was a genius. OSB's John Newland once called him 'a class act' in an interview. The two men knew each other but (as far as I know) never worked together. I'd loved to have seen a Serling-Newland collaboration.
The narrator sounds like Newland.
I'll bet they're collaborating in the next world!
A better story than most on tv today. Thanks!
As a clairvoyant this story means a lot to me. It is a power or sense that we all have, but do not cultivate. Rod Serling used his clairvoyance to make great TV.
This was where it all began. Serling definitely had a gift.
The Golden years of Hollywood/Television.
Today it's all Trash, nothing comes even remotely close to this quality today, it's all Soviet style propaganda.
Thank you so much for posting this.
Well done, Serling! I was shouting that last detail from my brain when he caught it up and slammed it back on the audience! What a treat, as someone else said. I'll never doubt his ability to tell a great story.
Excellent episode! Wonderful writing! Rod Serling! The man knew how to write stories that intrigue! Terrific acting by all!
Much better quality entertainment with the storyline, acting and directing than most shows these days. And no sex, violence, blood and cussing.
I'd say there was in fact violence and cussing in this.
This was a great episode. Many times I wonder, if I were able to go back in time, would I be able to change events as they occurred? Possibly a little, but not much because most events are beyond our control. All we can do is change the way we look at them and how we interpret them.
Trivia: Serling had stage fright before every introduction of TZ
Smoking helped calm him. Sometimes you can see cigarette smoke when he's talking.
Desi and Lucy invested their money wisely, They created DesiLu Productions. RIP
Serling really knew how to write an effective story.
I was born in 55'...I grew up on this quality of film-making. It made me think, made me imagine, made me wonder. It taught me to question everything. To love my Country.To respect my parents, teachers.To value hard work, and respect myself.To treat others as I would like to be treated. What have "THEY" done to that ? And WHY ? To you young people ; You are being formed into something very different from what you COULD be... Find God, and ask a lot of questions. Good Luck...
I've always enjoyed the subject of time travel used in science fiction. This is a favorite, due to the writing and especially to the excellent performances. I could "lose myself" in the story. Great fun and thought-provoking!
Thanks and blessings for posting! 🙏👏👍👍
Another great story written by Rod Serling. A brilliant cast with an introduction by Desi Arnaz. I’ve seen it before and glad I re-found it again. Very clever for its time and being a huge fan of the original The Twilight Zone’s and The Night Gallery, it has brought back times where acting was most important to portray the roles involved to make the stories just right. Thank you for sharing this amazing 1958 film.
I don't know what to say, I have loved TZ most of my life and never saw this one. I didn't want to watch it but store it away to keep it safe. I kept it on my desktop for several weeks and finally watched it. I will take an older show over new any day of the week. As one of the commentors says when television wasn't trash. Thank you, Mr. Serling, I always feel saddened and thoughtful after watching your excellent program.
I saw this when it was first performed on television, presumably on November 24, 1958. I was twelve years old at the time, and mightily impressed with it. And I must say that it still packs quite a wallop. Thanks for posting it.
The 1950s . . . were pretty interesting.
Pretty cool, I was 2
And, this originally aired on a Monday...
I wasn’t born but I love all these shows. So much better than the crap today
This was technically the REAL pilot episode for The Twilight Zone.
Bendix was in the first episode of the "Burke's Law" t.v. series in 1963, about a year before his death.
Then what were the other BEYOND STEP ONE's , more the unreal pilots?
No.
@@lylesfredidog1507 This is not a One Step Beyond episode at all.
It s an episode of the Desilu Playhouse and was actually the direct antecedent of the original Twilight Zone series.
www.metv.com/stories/desi-arnaz-was-technically-the-first-host-of-the-twilight-zone
It says at the top this is not a One Step Beyond but an Equivalent.
Great show!Love time travel stories!!!!!
At 30:36 drunk guy at bar in Hawaii shirt, that also wanted to join couple for a drink, becomes Curly Joe of the three stooges in the late 50s and 60s
Joe DeRita.
I recognize everyone but the girl.
@@markweitzman4943
Curly Joe DeRita !!!
Really enjoyed this. Rod serling did a superb job of writing as usual and the acting was so good.
Yet another great example of Serling's incredible genius.....You always knew there would be an "unexpected" ending with Mr. Serling's work......however the unexpected ending was often more unexpected than you could have ever anticipated.
Probably the best One Step Beyond. Seen it many times and it always thrills. Williams Bendix is outstanding.
I've never seen this before and what a great episode this was!
I always go for Twilight Zone or Night Gallery, or Hitchcock Presents!
Fantastic show and I was less than one year old when it was broadcast!!!
I remember watching this with my dad and l must have been about 4 years old. Very vivid memory.
Awesome everything. I loved watching this along with, Twilight Zone, and Outer Limits.
My 3 sisters thought I was weird but to me, this was my world.
Rod Serling, the genius. What a treat to have discovered this show.....thought provoking. Clever. But a sad commentary on the overall quality of of movies today as I was reminded when I wanted to see a movie last night. I was interested in seeing a good film to sweep me intellectually and visually away from my current reality. What all the local cinemas had to offer (for the most part) was nothing but mindless and meaningless trash held together with special effects.
I sympathize with what you say. I'm someone who just LOVES the 1950s. So if I had to choose -- I'd go back. But at the same time, I'm also pretty much convinced that, objectively, pluses and minuses from one era to another . . . pretty much even out. Not for everyone . . . nor for everything . . . but in general.
It is even worse in 2023
There was a time when smoking was considered healthy. Believe or not. Everybody used to smoke.
When I was 20 anytime I had to see my family doctor for anything he always gave me a cigarette & we would have a 10 minute chat!! He was a fantastic doctor & everyone loved him - me included!!!
True
This is a really good episode.
That was great! Says a lot about the angst of Rod Serling, doesn't it?
That bartender in Honolulu, later in life, found an ad on a match book: "Write to Acme Academy for an exciting career in home appliance repair!". The rest was history.
What a jewel! Pre Twilight Zone Rod Serling.. amazing.
a genius show. truth for time eternal. a must-watch. thanks for the upload.
The Mandela effect before there was Mandela. I like how Pete wakes up, it's Dec 6 and he just figures he's been on a blackout binge for 2 months and he's ok with it. Then he goes down to the bar and starts drinking. I don't know why I find that so funny. 😹
" I KEEP HAVING THIS DREAM,,,,,,," Desi- Lucy Production,, Rod Serling Writes, Great Actors. Thank You.
I've never went back in time but in the past I had several dreams of future events .
always loved Rod Serling's body of work , kudos......RIP MR SERLING...........
Big band number playing in the bar (when Bendix comes in) is "Well Git It" by Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra.
Wow, this is the best movie i've seen for a while.
@Carsch A: Yes . . . and I especially like any story where the patient outtalks the psychiatrist.
@@one-step-beyond-1959 Yep, lol
Tremendous writing.
This was a very nice surprise to see good acting and good TV, I miss those good ole days very much!!!!
I watched this episode several years ago, and I’m glad I found it again!
William Bendix did a magnificent acting performance. He seems to be a believable character, IMO. Great story, sadly ironic.
The shame is, something as brilliant as this probably wouldn't even make it past the idea stage of TV production. Too cerebral.
We have lost the art of storytelling
@@kimjohnson8471 I agree . So many spinning, chopped and manic programs it's gizmos for gizmos sake.
True!! Not moronic enough!!
Wow--amazing story, amazing acting. Rod Serling, ladies and gentlemen! I cannot for the life of me make it through an hour of anything on modern TV but this was no problem whatsoever. I have like 10 minutes left and can't wait to see the ending.
Quality programming, thank goodness these programs are still around.
Great story with so many character actors that I remember in other TV and movies. Martin Balsam was 12 Angry Men...juror #1. I also noticed actors that would show up in Twilight Zone.
This was actually the direct antecedent of the original Twilight Zone series.
www.metv.com/stories/desi-arnaz-was-technically-the-first-host-of-the-twilight-zone
Torah Torah Torah also?
@@DrMoorehen And the Taking of Pelham 123...
What a GREAT combination of writers and producers
to come up with this story. Thanks for sharing this UL. 👍👏🎬😍
I'm traveling in time, too. Lol
This is a wonderful share. Bonus of
No commercials.
Thank you and much appreciated!
Martin Balsam and William Bendix.....2 great actors..... I'm reminded of Balsam's great role in 12 Angry Men and Death Wish III to name but a few. Bendix always reminds me of the classic 50's TV comedy "The Life of Riley" he starred in.
Interesting to see Joe DeRita in a role outside of the Three Stooges. He played a funny drunkard.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_DeRita
DeRita also popped up, as a villain, in a 1958 picture "The Bravados" that starred Gregory Peck.
Doctor was in the original "Psycho" film as a cop I believe.
Mr.Arbogast, private eye in "Psycho".
Also, a Doctor in The Six Million Dollar Man tv movie. Dr. Rudy Wells.
CLASSIC! These old TV shows are really good.
Rod Sterling was one of the Best Writers in the Industry.
One-Step-Beyond. Thank you for downloading this! The first I heard of this was in the book, The Twilight Zone Companion, that Rod Serling meant this to be the original pilot to The Twilight Zone. I finally got to see it years later on PBS, Channel 13. Of course, when TZ became a regular TV series, there was another pilot episode called "Where Is Every Body", with Earl Holliman. Thanks to you, O-S-B, I got to see it again.
Glad you found it . . .
IMDB states that this episode was the segueway for the creation of The Twilight Zone. It's popularity was so great that CBS knew they had to make a separate series with Serling at the helm.......And aren't we all glad they did! What a genius Serling was!!!!
Haven’t seen this series. I guessed the ending! Wonderful series. Thank you you tube…..🇦🇺