Original Airdate: December 16, 1963
This ep is a nice little departure with a whole different feel - a cool piece of sci-fi that ponders some mysteries and theories of nature. Great special effects highlight the tale of scientists busting through to an alternate dimension. Peter Mark Richman (who was all over TV in the '60s, and also in OL Season 2’s “THE PROBE”) is Ian Frazer, the brave adventurer who risks his life for the advancement of science. Nina Foch (“CRY OF THE WEREWOLF”) plays his scientist wife. Also in the cast is Phillip Abbott, who will return in OL’s “ZZZZZ”. No bear here, but the science effects are top notch. From Ian’s 2 right hands to the negative rat to the intriguing other worldly effects, including a splendid slow motion montage, it is a visual delight. Seems there’s stuff to admire in every single episode, no matter what approach they took.
On a personal note, while in 7th grade in 1968, I had a substitute teacher named Mr. Richman. He mentioned he was Peter Mark Richman’s brother. That was pretty cool, to have a little OL connection for the young Lunkster. I got to tell him I enjoyed his brother’s work, especially in my favorite sci-fi series.
“Eva!!!!!”