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Peter_Spaeth 07-03-2021 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 2119565)
To me, it’s more like a Twilight Zone. Especially the episode titled “The Obsolete Man”. PSA is “The State” with their conformist hypnotized masses going after the small guy who refuses to comply with the “emperor’s clothes” mentality.

The independent Collector is personified in Burgess Meredith, who has to brilliantly outwit and out-maneuver the “leader” who seemingly possesses all control.

Perhaps 1% of the forum will follow/appreciate this. But still had to write it, as it’s a perfect analogy.
Or maybe the episode where Mickey Rooney plays a jockey who desperately wishes to become big because he thinks that will get him respect, only to realize once his wish is granted the horror of it.

perezfan 07-03-2021 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth (Post 2119578)
Or maybe the episode where Mickey Rooney plays a jockey who desperately wishes to become big because he thinks that will get him respect, only to realize once his wish is granted the horror of it.
Fantastic comparison from a different angle!

frankbmd 07-03-2021 02:31 PM
Atlas Shrugged

Peter_Spaeth 07-03-2021 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by frankbmd (Post 2119619)
Atlas Shrugged
Nice Rand-om comment.

frankbmd 07-03-2021 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth (Post 2119620)
Nice Rand-om comment.
Rand omnipotent

Peter_Spaeth 07-03-2021 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 2119617)
Fantastic comparison from a different angle!
One of his best opening narrations.

The name is Grady, five feet short in stockings and boots, a slightly distorted offshoot of a good breed of humans who race horses. He happens to be one of the rotten apples, bruised and yellowed by dealing in dirt, a short man with a short memory who's forgotten that he's worked for the sport of kings and helped turn it into a cesspool, used and misused by the two-legged animals who've hung around sporting events since the days of the Coliseum. So this is Grady, on his last night as a jockey. Behind him are Hialeah, Hollywood Park and Saratoga. Rounding the far turn and coming up fast on the rail is the Twilight Zone.

frankbmd 07-03-2021 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth (Post 2119622)
One of his best opening narrations.

The name is Grady, five feet short in stockings and boots, a slightly distorted offshoot of a good breed of humans who race horses. He happens to be one of the rotten apples, bruised and yellowed by dealing in dirt, a short man with a short memory who's forgotten that he's worked for the sport of kings and helped turn it into a cesspool, used and misused by the two-legged animals who've hung around sporting events since the days of the Coliseum. So this is Grady, on his last night as a jockey. Behind him are Hialeah, Hollywood Park and Saratoga. Rounding the far turn and coming up fast on the rail is the Twilight Zone.
Did A Rod-read-dis?

Peter_Spaeth 07-03-2021 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by frankbmd (Post 2119621)
Rand omnipotent
Name that tune.

I been Ayn Randed, nearly branded
Communist, ‘cause I’m left-handed
That’s the hand I use, well never mind!

D. Bergin 07-03-2021 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 2119565)
To me, it’s more like a Twilight Zone. Especially the episode titled “The Obsolete Man”. PSA is “The State” with their conformist hypnotized masses going after the small guy who refuses to comply with the “emperor’s clothes” mentality.

The independent Collector is personified in Burgess Meredith, who has to brilliantly outwit and out-maneuver the “leader” who seemingly possesses all control.

Perhaps 1% of the forum will follow/appreciate this. But still had to write it, as it’s a perfect analogy.

Was that the episode where Burgess Meredith breaks his glasses on the library steps and is immediately hired by PSA?

frankbmd 07-03-2021 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth (Post 2119628)
Name that tune.

I been Ayn Randed, nearly branded
Communist, ‘cause I’m left-handed
That’s the hand I use, well never mind!
Simon says Paul

Eric72 07-03-2021 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by D. Bergin (Post 2119629)
Was that the episode where Burgess Meredith breaks his glasses on the library steps and is immediately hired by PSA?
I believe that’s from “Twilight Zone: Lost Episodes.”

Crime Enough at Last

perezfan 07-03-2021 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric72 (Post 2119635)
I believe that’s from “Twilight Zone: Lost Episodes.”

Crime Enough at Last
Well done… that would certainly make for an entertaining episode.

Burgess Meredith starred in 3 TZ episodes… all excellent.

The Obsolete Man, referenced earlier
Time Enough At Last, with the Broken Glasses
Mr. Dingle, the Strong… a rare comedic episode in which a two-headed alien gives the feeble and pathetic lead-character superhuman strength… only to see him abuse, misuse, and ultimately lose it.

Sorry to derail the thread…
Back to our regularly scheduled corruption of the day.


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