REMOTE CONTROL MAN is one of the better AMAZING STORIES episodes that I've watched and the success mainly comes down to the cast, which is much better than usual for the show. The story, by Spielberg himself, is a rather obvious piece of writing about a henpecked husband who retreats into a fantasy world of television to escape his nagging wife. However a magical remote control means that the world of make believe becomes very much the real deal in his own home.
I mainly liked this one thanks to the central performance of Sydney Lassick, instantly recognisable due to his performance in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST. Lassick gives another sympathetic performance in this episode and I'm really surprised he never received greater acclaim because once again he's excellent here. The episode is a little forced and obvious, but it picks up for the star-studded ending. Watch out for the likes of Dirk Benedict, Gary Coleman, Sid Haig, and even The Incredible Hulk in support!
I mainly liked this one thanks to the central performance of Sydney Lassick, instantly recognisable due to his performance in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST. Lassick gives another sympathetic performance in this episode and I'm really surprised he never received greater acclaim because once again he's excellent here. The episode is a little forced and obvious, but it picks up for the star-studded ending. Watch out for the likes of Dirk Benedict, Gary Coleman, Sid Haig, and even The Incredible Hulk in support!