Definitely, there were similarities between TWILIGHT ZONE and ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS, particularly the ironic endings. This has got to be one of them. 10 Stars.
Two excelllent actors, Joe Maross (as Craig) and Claude Akins (as Fletcher) play astronauts who crash land on a planet that has a civilization of tiny ant-like inhabitants? An incredible story Rod Serling cooked up, and one of the most memorable. First off, you can tell right off the bat Craig has that (I'm fed up with everybody and you too!) attitude, definitely a recipe for disaster.
While Fletcher is busy attempting to repair their space craft, sly, self centered Craig wanders off and happens to discover "the Little People..." Their miniature civilzation is incredible, and love the close-up shots, looking like something out of a Matchbox car city! That all said, Serling shifts it into high gear and we find Craig now becoming their COMMANDER and CHIEF!
The towering monument built to him is a campy treat. And look out for the BIG SHOE!!!
Peppered with some unforgettable dialogue, mostly on the part of egotistical Craig, and yes, reminding you of someone you have crossed paths with in your own life, right?
Excellent direction by William F. Claxton, who did four episodes for the series. Claxton later headed HIGH CHAPARRAL and LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE.
The ending is simply outstanding, and hooray for Fletcher! SEASON 3 EPISODE 28 remastered.
Two excelllent actors, Joe Maross (as Craig) and Claude Akins (as Fletcher) play astronauts who crash land on a planet that has a civilization of tiny ant-like inhabitants? An incredible story Rod Serling cooked up, and one of the most memorable. First off, you can tell right off the bat Craig has that (I'm fed up with everybody and you too!) attitude, definitely a recipe for disaster.
While Fletcher is busy attempting to repair their space craft, sly, self centered Craig wanders off and happens to discover "the Little People..." Their miniature civilzation is incredible, and love the close-up shots, looking like something out of a Matchbox car city! That all said, Serling shifts it into high gear and we find Craig now becoming their COMMANDER and CHIEF!
The towering monument built to him is a campy treat. And look out for the BIG SHOE!!!
Peppered with some unforgettable dialogue, mostly on the part of egotistical Craig, and yes, reminding you of someone you have crossed paths with in your own life, right?
Excellent direction by William F. Claxton, who did four episodes for the series. Claxton later headed HIGH CHAPARRAL and LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE.
The ending is simply outstanding, and hooray for Fletcher! SEASON 3 EPISODE 28 remastered.