Spicy Chicharron Pizza Crust? BEST: Garlic Meat Meat Curry Omuraisu WORST: No egregiously bad ones in this list, but I'd probably pass on on that Mango Tropical Cream Frappuccino

Past seasons averaged about 35 episodes while the show's fourth season offered a mere 18.  As a result, instead of a seasonal Top 10, I've decided to go with a Top 5.  To be honest, this was a tougher list to put together simply because the longer format really hurt the quality of the episodes…

Season 4, Episode 16, "On Thursday We Leave for Home" This episode first aired May 2, 1963. The planet backgrounds, the rescue ship, and the uniforms of the rescue crew were all re-uses from Forbidden Planet (1956). The cave where the colonists gather and seek refuge from the meteor storm was originally the underground lair…

New freeze-fried duck treats! Kangaroo Krisps! Out and About with Sharky - Garlic Fest! Letting us know...

Season 4, Episode 13, "The New Exhibit" This episode first aired April 4, 1963. Although "The New Exhibit" is credited to Charles Beaumont, at this point in his life he was suffering the debilitating effects of Alzheimers so the episode ended up being ghost written by fellow writer Jerry Sohl after the two discussed the…

I remember watching Star Trek: Voyager back in the day and really enjoying actor Robert Picardo's endearing portrayal of The Doctor.  So much so that when it came time to cast the role of uptight bureaucrat Robert Woolsey on SG-1, I suggested him.  He was, of course, terrific and, over the course of his many…

Season 5, Episode 8, "Printer's Devil" This episode first aired February 28, 1963. This episode was based on Charles Beaumont's first published short story, "The Devil, You Say?". Imdb on the magical quick-snap flame: ""The special effect of Burgess Meredith creating a flame to light his cigar merely by snapping his fingers was accomplished by…

Every year, I serve as a judge on for the Shore Script writing contest.  This year, I was one of fourteen industry veterans who read six scripts competing in the TV Pilot category.  Some solid scripts among the bunch, but there was one that really stood out for me and I look forward to seeing…

Season 4, Episode 5, "Mute" This episode was first broadcast January 31, 1963. Richard Matheson adapted his original short story for this episode. One of the more notable changes from the source material was swapping the gender of the young telepathic child from a boy (in the story) to a girl (in the episode). Presumably,…

Season 4, Episode 1, "In His Image" This episode was first broadcast January 3, 1963. This episode was based on Charles Beaumont's short story, "The Man Who Made Himself". Apparently, Rod Serling had sought to purchase the rights to the short story for the first season but had been unable to do so at the…

Back to Toronto - for the time being. Desserting Kona Ralphie Sis's tomato tart - and cannoli. It's more than likely I'll be making a return trip sooner than later as we try to figure out next steps for mom. P.S. Thanks for all your suggestions and personal accounts.  They've been incredibly helpful!

I received 112 comments to this post.  Which led me to refine their suggestions into this helpful post: From all the responses, I gather this is the best method for cooking a hardboiled egg. A little more work but worth it... 1) Bring eggs into the shower with you, showering at the hottest temperature you…

A few that caught my eye this week... Nyx #3 - cover art by W. Scott Forbes Phases of the Moon Kngiht #2 - cover art by Ryan Meinerding The Amazing Spider-Man #58 - cover art by John Romita Jr. Action Comics #1069 - cover art by Dan Panosian Action Comics #1069 - cover art…

I'm in Montreal for the week to give my sister a much-needed break.  In addition to her full-time job, she's been taking care of my mother whose back issues have worsened.  The pain is apparently so great that she can barely move and, when she does move, it's a struggle.  Things got so bad that…

In reverse order, of course, because that's the way it's done. 10) The Passerby I actually had an easy Top 9 and then four potential episodes for the #10 spot.  So honorable mentions inclue Two, Nothing in the Dark, and The Shelter. 9) Kick the Can Solid, but I feel it's a better idea for…