@Gos1234567 The cemetery was meant to be shot in a n actual, and larger, cemetery, And Billy, in the opening scene, was meant to be much further away from the thieving hooligans. Other problems existed yet I cannot remember them from the special audio track on the DVD box set.
If you haven't read the Harlan Ellison short story off of which this is based, please do. This is a very loyal portrayal of a truly wonderful story. Perfect all around.
There was a unique creative spark, a sense of wonder in the anthology shows of the 80's--this second incarnation of TZ, Amazing Stories, Tales from the Darkside, etc--that's really hard to recapture because our collective consciousness has changed...but watching these instantly brings back that child-like feeling (mostly because I first saw them when I was a child). But I wonder if that can be recaptured in a modern show.
@mariner4 Political correctness had not taken root as much as it has now. You'll never see a story with nobility now because there is no nobility anymore, only scared little rabbits who are filled with hate and fear.
This was, surprisingly, very, very good. Not surprising due to the actors, who have always been of the highest caliber, but due to the production quality of the TZ reincarnations. This episode, though, was perfection. Found myself weeping like a baby at the end. I would say this episode would have made Mr. Serling quite proud.
@altgovzen Some of the 2002's were good, like: "One Night at Mercy" and "Into the Light". The "outer Limits" 2nd incarnation lasted 7 seasons, that's longer than it's original, the original Twilight Zone and it's 2nd incarnation. So, likely, it was more popular - and "better" than the rest. But each had some great ones in it.
"God be between you and harm in all the empty places you walk." Ever hear anything like that, today. 1985 was only 26 years ago. Seeme like a thousand. Perhaps the watch has begun ticking.
Fantastic episode. Danny Kaye, as with the other Vaudville era experienced actors, I feel, were some of the best ever produced. Something about that skill set, developed during that time, makes a great story to watch.
Fantastic episode. Danny Kaye, as with the other Vaudville era experienced actors, I feel, were some of the best ever produced. Something about that skill set, developed during that time, makes a great story to watch.
A brilliant episode filled with so much philosophic significance, but - I should admit - a very tough watch for a Danny Kaye fan like me - I wept all way through... Danny WAS brilliant as ever but, gosh, when he spoke about death he REALLY meant it, because he knew he was himself on the verge at that time... That was quite painful...
Danny Kaye was so talented - he was a better comedian than anyone I've seen and a better dramatic actor than many out there. And what a wonderful humanitarian too !
I can't describe how touched I was about the ending and the guild he had to care with him. This is only a tale that could happen in the twilight zone!
@theScytheofGod:2nd to last thing. The Cosby Show: "The Dentist" (1986) was the last thing. Danny died in 1987. I too still miss him. We are so lucky to have these memories,
There are a handful of "golden nuggets" I have seen on television. These have been moving, inspiring, and splendidly told. "Paladin of the Lost Hour" is surely one of them. I have also used this video in my classes, hoping to share the joy it brings me with my students.
Thank you very much for posting this. I too remember this from its first broadcast and still find myself sobbing at certain parts. Great story, great cast, great music... This is fantastic!!
Yes! Great casting, and a Harlan Ellison story! I believe Marc Scott Zicree mentioned this, in the second edition of his "Twilight Zone Companion", as being one of the best of the second incarnation of the Zone.
Thank you for posting this! I watched it the first time it aired, and since then it has both haunted and inspired. Danny Kaye and Glynn Turman were the perfect casting choices. And hey, it's a great story by Harlan Ellison :-)
The end narration, with a little embellishment of hand gestures and pauses, would make a great eulogy.
erikthewarm 3 weeks ago
1:24 So deep...
Cannsanity 3 months ago
how come the director was credited alan smithee? they usually do this when they are ashamed of the end product,but this was an excellent episode
Gos1234567 4 months ago 2
@Gos1234567 The cemetery was meant to be shot in a n actual, and larger, cemetery, And Billy, in the opening scene, was meant to be much further away from the thieving hooligans. Other problems existed yet I cannot remember them from the special audio track on the DVD box set.
erikthewarm 3 weeks ago
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Ridaeon 4 months ago
If you haven't read the Harlan Ellison short story off of which this is based, please do. This is a very loyal portrayal of a truly wonderful story. Perfect all around.
schugs99 6 months ago 2
There was a unique creative spark, a sense of wonder in the anthology shows of the 80's--this second incarnation of TZ, Amazing Stories, Tales from the Darkside, etc--that's really hard to recapture because our collective consciousness has changed...but watching these instantly brings back that child-like feeling (mostly because I first saw them when I was a child). But I wonder if that can be recaptured in a modern show.
mariner4 7 months ago 2
@mariner4 Political correctness had not taken root as much as it has now. You'll never see a story with nobility now because there is no nobility anymore, only scared little rabbits who are filled with hate and fear.
tikletik 3 months ago
@mariner4 My 'time,' and perhaps yours, existed between the ages of 12 and 14. Things were more monumental, and special, during this time.
erikthewarm 3 weeks ago
This was, surprisingly, very, very good. Not surprising due to the actors, who have always been of the highest caliber, but due to the production quality of the TZ reincarnations. This episode, though, was perfection. Found myself weeping like a baby at the end. I would say this episode would have made Mr. Serling quite proud.
kayjay111111 8 months ago 2
Noooooo!!!!! now theres only 59 mins till the end of everything god damn you!!!!
RustyZeppelin 8 months ago
@altgovzen Some of the 2002's were good, like: "One Night at Mercy" and "Into the Light". The "outer Limits" 2nd incarnation lasted 7 seasons, that's longer than it's original, the original Twilight Zone and it's 2nd incarnation. So, likely, it was more popular - and "better" than the rest. But each had some great ones in it.
suedonym0 11 months ago
"God be between you and harm in all the empty places you walk." Ever hear anything like that, today. 1985 was only 26 years ago. Seeme like a thousand. Perhaps the watch has begun ticking.
suedonym0 11 months ago 2
@suedonym0 I think it already ran out.
RobbieTyler1 7 months ago
@RobbieTyler1 I am guessing you have met more than your share of malefic people.
erikthewarm 3 weeks ago
I'm glad they had some production values and that this looks good and not cheap. Tales From the Darkside suffered severly because it looked so cheap.
DasGoldenBoy 1 year ago 2
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Fantastic episode. Danny Kaye, as with the other Vaudville era experienced actors, I feel, were some of the best ever produced. Something about that skill set, developed during that time, makes a great story to watch.
damageace 1 year ago
Fantastic episode. Danny Kaye, as with the other Vaudville era experienced actors, I feel, were some of the best ever produced. Something about that skill set, developed during that time, makes a great story to watch.
damageace 1 year ago
I think Harlan Ellison was the only writer of the 80s Twilight Zones, who truly understood the form and format of the original.
Teflon65 1 year ago
One of the greatest Twilight zone episodes of all time. Possibly, the best of the 1980's revival.
Roadrunner15rules 1 year ago 4
It is a bittersweet episode for the reason you state....and yet there is a catharsis in watching this for that very reason....
TheHachmom 1 year ago
A brilliant episode filled with so much philosophic significance, but - I should admit - a very tough watch for a Danny Kaye fan like me - I wept all way through... Danny WAS brilliant as ever but, gosh, when he spoke about death he REALLY meant it, because he knew he was himself on the verge at that time... That was quite painful...
mazay83 2 years ago
what a great episode, and what a wonderful last piece of work for Mr Kaye to gift us with
TheHachmom 2 years ago 2
Danny Kaye was so talented - he was a better comedian than anyone I've seen and a better dramatic actor than many out there. And what a wonderful humanitarian too !
MsBedwell 2 years ago 11
I can't describe how touched I was about the ending and the guild he had to care with him. This is only a tale that could happen in the twilight zone!
Bram25 2 years ago
This is the last thing that Danny Kaye ever did. I loved his work as a child. I have not seen his kind in a long time. I miss him.
theScytheofGod 2 years ago 4
@theScytheofGod:2nd to last thing. The Cosby Show: "The Dentist" (1986) was the last thing. Danny died in 1987. I too still miss him. We are so lucky to have these memories,
chaoscleaner 1 year ago
Now this is a great episode for the 1980's show. The ending is so sad and moving.
sooutofideas 2 years ago 4
There are a handful of "golden nuggets" I have seen on television. These have been moving, inspiring, and splendidly told. "Paladin of the Lost Hour" is surely one of them. I have also used this video in my classes, hoping to share the joy it brings me with my students.
Marett11bm14 2 years ago 22
Thank you very much for posting this. I too remember this from its first broadcast and still find myself sobbing at certain parts. Great story, great cast, great music... This is fantastic!!
vinodude99 3 years ago 4
Yes! Great casting, and a Harlan Ellison story! I believe Marc Scott Zicree mentioned this, in the second edition of his "Twilight Zone Companion", as being one of the best of the second incarnation of the Zone.
Teflon65 3 years ago 3
A very moving story, beautifully acted. Thanks.
mimbrava 3 years ago 3
Ditto!!!!
ptDarkstar 3 years ago 2
Thank you for posting this! I watched it the first time it aired, and since then it has both haunted and inspired. Danny Kaye and Glynn Turman were the perfect casting choices. And hey, it's a great story by Harlan Ellison :-)
kwerky 3 years ago 2