The Key of Imagination: A Twilight Zone show with Joe Meyer

Spoiler: this week we're taking a look at the Twilight Zone episode "Nick of Time" with William Shatner and Patricia Breslin. We're going to be analyzing if the mystic seer machine is actually telling the truth--ie, the future; we'll take a closer look at the role of the cafe owner/manager in all of this; and I'll reveal my moment of awe, taking up the debate on the exist...

This week, we’re taking a look at the Twilight Zone episode “Eye of the Beholder.” Janet Tyler lives in a world behind a set of bandages, ones that cover not merely her face, but her thoughts. This is her final visit, the last chance for doctors to fix her deformed face. If they are successful, she will be able to take her place with the rest of normal society; however, if her visage is unchanged,...

We're taking a look at one of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes this week: "The Howling Man." It's the story of David Ellington, played by H.M. Wynant. A man on a backpacking trip through Europe, gets caught in a bad storm. He finds an old castle being run by an order of monks, but something is not right. Rather than help David, they want him to leave. And there is a strange sound ringing through...

I've got a quick message and update regarding the KOI show. There won't be an episode this week, but I'm building a special kind of desk to help me be more consistent in my delivery of the content. When we come back, I'll have a new look to our Twilight Zone analysis show, and we'll be diving into "The Howling Man," one of absolute favorite episodes. (If you've se...

For this week’s Twilight Zone episode, we’re taking a look at “A Thing About Machines.” Bartlett Finchley is a man with refined cultural tastes, especially when it comes to flairs of the verbal kind. However, when machines are involved, he just can’t seem to find the words to express just how much he despises them. And, truth be told, they hate him right back. But, how does one fight the inevitabl...

This week, we're taking a look at the Twilight Zone episode "Nervous Man in a Four Dollar Room." For Jackie Rhoades, nothing comes easy. Ever since he was a young boy, he has had to prove himself. However, instead of these difficult moments fashioning him into a strong, independent person, it has simply reduced him to a lacky--an individual who only finds purpose through someone else...

This week, we’re going to be looking at the Twilight Zone episode “The Man in the Bottle.” Arthur and Edna Castle own a respectable antique shop; however, business has not been booming, so when they are suddenly face-to-face with the opportunity to put in a few wishes, we can certainly understand why they give it a go. However, as is sometimes the case in life, things do not seem go as planned. As...

This week, we're discussing the Twilight Zone episode "King Nine Will Not Return." Captain James Embry is waking up into a nightmare--face down in the African sands, B-52 bomber crashed in front of him, and no sign of his crew. All that is left to do is try and figure out exactly what happened here. For Jame Embry, played by actor Bob Cummings, this is going to be a tale directly out...

This week, we’re taking a look at the Twilight Zone episode “A World of His Own.” His name…is Joe; he wears glasses that probably should have been replaced years ago; he loves comfortable sweaters; and lives for talking about The Twilight Zone. Okay, I may not be able to make the people I talk about come to life, but I’d like to think I bring a little fun and interest to all of you out there. Greg...

This week, we're looking at the Twilight Zone episode "The Mighty Casey". For baseball manager McGarry, played by Jack Warden, things can only get better from here--mostly because they can't possibly get worse. But, when Casey shows up for a tryout, it sparks some hope for the Hoboken Zephyrs. The one problem: Casey is not exactly what he seems. In this KOI episode, we're goi...

This week, we're looking at the Twilight Zone episode "The After Hours." Marsha White, played by the lovely Anne Francis, is at the department store in search of the perfect gift for her mother. More specifically, she's looking for a golden thimble. What she finds, however, is something quite frightening. As always, spoiler alerts. In this episode of KOI, we'll be breaking do...

This week, we're talking about the Twilight Zone episode "Mr. Bevis." It's the story of a man who is both cluttered in home and mind. But, when the Twilight Zone steps in to try and clean things up, Bevis is left with an important decision to make regarding his identity. Does he accept the special help he is currently receiving, or does he go back to the way things were? In this...

This week, we're looking at the Twilight Zone episode "A Passage for Trumpet." It's the story of a down-on-his-luck musician named Joey Crown, played by Twilight Zone veteran Jack Klugman. Joey is happiest when he's playing trumpet for a crowd of eager fans. But, life isn't made up of only exciting music gigs. In our analysis of "A Passage for Trumpet," we'll talk about why Joey believes that the...

In this week's Twilight Zone episode, we take a look at "The Chaser." This is, in many ways, a typical deal-with-the-devil kind of story--with a few subtle differences. Roger Shackleforth is a man in love, and he's going to do whatever it takes to win the affections of the enchanting Leila. However, as is the case many times in life, be careful what you wish for--or in this case, what you buy in a...

This week, we're discussing the Twilight Zone episode "A Stop at Willoughby." It's one of the more discussed episodes of today, resonating for various reasons, including work/life balance and the overwhelming feeling of trying to keep up with the evolving world around us. We'll talk about the initial boardroom meeting and how it helps shape our understanding of Gart Williams; we'll discuss the rol...

This week, we're talking about the Twilight Zone episode "Nightmare as a Child." It's the story of Helen Foley, a name from Rod Serling's actual past, and her sudden confrontation with a young girl who seems to know everything about her. We're going to be discussing why does Markie appear in child form; I'll bring in Batman to help us understand why we hear "Twinkle, twinkle, little star;" and I'l...

This week, we're taking a look at the Twilight Zone episode "A Nice Place to Visit." It's quite a classic Twilight Zone episode with one of the more commonly memorable twist endings. It's the story about a man named Rocky Valentine, a guide named Mr. Pip, and a certain place that will remain mysterious for the time being. We'll discuss what it is about this place that makes it so perfect for Rocky...

In this Twilight Zone episode, we're going to be looking at "The Big Tall Wish." Bolie Jackson is a boxer who is passed his prime. And when he decides to take another match in the ring, things do not go well--that is, until one little boy, Henry, decides that he is going to make it right, with the help of a little Twilight Zone magic. In this episode, we're going to discuss why we ruin magic; what...

In this week's Twilight Zone episode, we're going to be analyzing "Execution." It's the story of a bad man--an evil man, and what happens when you bring such a man into the future. What we're left with is a Twilight Zone scenario. We'll try and figure out what this episode is trying to say about evil; we'll talk about the line between justice and vengeance; and I'll reveal my moment of awe. So, gr...

In this week's episode of KOI: A Twilight Zone show, we're analyzing "People Are Alike All Over." We'll be testing the premise of the episode and asking if people are, indeed, alike all over; we'll play the hindsight game and try and figure out if the Martians were tipping their hands about what they were planning; and I'll reveal my moment of awe. So, grab your keys,...

Great teachers can make the work come alive, especially history teachers. However, for Walter Jameson in this week's Twilight Zone episode "Long Live Walter Jameson," he has a special way of connecting with the material--he was there when it unfolded. But, when Walter has his eye on marrying a sweet woman named Suzanna, her father, a friend of Walter's, will have something to say...

In this week's Twilight Zone episode, "A World of Difference" , we meet Arthur Curtis--or is it Gerald Raigan? Arthur leads a fairly straightforward life: a spouse, a child, a job with an office window. But, all of that is about melt away with one word. Suddenly, we find ourselves in a bit of a mystery over the identity of this man. In this episode of KOI, we're analyzing "A...

Spoiler alert: we will be discussing important points of the episode, so if you have not yet seen the episode, watch it first and then come back here for our analysis. A serene, beautiful day on Maple Street, USA. The birds are chirping, children playing, and people washing their cars. All is as it should be, until something unidentifiable flies over head. What was it? No one knows, and that's...

Spoiler alert: we will be discussing important points of the episode, so if you have not yet seen the episode, watch it first and then come back here for our analysis. Millicent Barnes is at a crossroads, ready to start a new life in Cortland, NY. All she needs to do is get on a bus. However, strange things start to happen to her. When she approaches the bus terminal clerk, he snaps at her, accusi...

Three men in search of a new home, in a spaceship with little fuel, find themselves on an asteroid that just so happens to contain breathable air, the right amount of gravity, and even people. However, there is something slightly off about this place. That's where we pick up in this week's Twilight Zone episode, "Elegy." We'll talk about the unusual caretaker of this cemetery...