Serling in the 60’s spoke a million times more eloquently than the brightest of the literature professors nowadays. Such a joy to listen to. Not only the very astute observations of the human condition that he often described but more importantly, his confident and intriguing delivery is just superb! 😳😍😍😍
@BB126593 ай бұрын
Interesting clip, since George's family was interned and Neville was a veteran. The glimpses of PTSD were well recognized.
@fuckchocouch7 жыл бұрын
"Two men in an attic, locked in mortal embrace. Their common bond, and their common enemy: guilt. A disease all too prevalent amongst men both in and out of The Twilight Zone."
@FanaticPride7 жыл бұрын
Saw this on New Year's Eve, was a little drunk. Nearly pissed myself laughing when I saw George jump out the window yelling bonzai.
@dcta516 жыл бұрын
that and when he first picks up the sword and says "im gonna kill him" lol
@valenciat66393 жыл бұрын
I can't even blame alcohol. I straight up laughed😂😂
@tertiusimpostor2 жыл бұрын
It was «Banzai»! :D
@AMylander2 жыл бұрын
He loves those little trees…
@jeffwisener13782 жыл бұрын
I think you are minimizing the experiences those men had that fought in WWII. Rod Sterling was a veteran, traumatized of the random deaths he saw occur in Asia in WWII. For him to write about it makes sense. My father fought in the heavy stuff at Guadalcanal. When I was a teenager, asked him about his experiences and he replied there isn't a day that goes by in which I can't forgive myself for what I did to stay alive nor the Japanese solders who turned us into what we became to survive. My father lived the rest of his years withdrawn, silent in contemplation. I believe that in the end, when he was dying it was a relief for him. So what you find amusing and humorous is a nightmare for others and apparently your self absorbed, entitled life makes you ignorant of the psychological impact of war on those asked to fight, kill and die in the name of patriotism. Keep in mind more American soldiers died from suicide after the war in Iraq than those dying in the actual war.
@deoxyribomorph993 жыл бұрын
For the time this was actually very progressive, especially since there was so little in film and TV that explored the Asian-American experience and prejudice towards Asians. However, it still perpetuates the myth that Japanese-Americans were working undercover for the Japanese military, of which there is absolutely no proof of ever happening. Still, a solid effort for the time, and a good story.
@jamalwilburn2282 жыл бұрын
There was one incident following Pearl Harbor where Japanese Americans did attempt to aid in the escape of a Japanese pilot right after Pearl Harbor. There was a minot engagement
@paulgentile1024 Жыл бұрын
Progressive for the time ? .. the caliber of writing..the actors ..the music score!.. it will be almost unheard-of to do something this good these days.. incredible piece of art
@bondojoe8161 Жыл бұрын
@@paulgentile1024 Serling was writing better then, than anyone is now.
@keithnoneya10 ай бұрын
I wouldn't call pissing off a whole nation of people and bringing up very strong and hurtful feelings and painful memories about what the Japanese did to people and what the Allies had to do to stop it "Progressive", I would call that Insensitive, Rude and Heartless.
@Dr.Zoidberg_291410 ай бұрын
@@keithnoneyasoft lil guy
@racheledwards23522 жыл бұрын
George Takei was pretty good looking back in the day
@JohnSmith-vb6jx2 жыл бұрын
And the Hollywood pervs jumped on that...
@hankkingsley9300 Жыл бұрын
And we all know what Takei rhymes with...
@racheledwards2352 Жыл бұрын
@@hankkingsley9300 hot guy 😉😉
@Tempusverum5 ай бұрын
@@racheledwards2352”Oh, myyyyy”
@xemo28963 ай бұрын
@@hankkingsley9300pedophile?
@_siggi_7832 жыл бұрын
This leaves out hte most important bit, the engraving on the sword said "" the sword will avenge me """
@keith_cancel2 жыл бұрын
I came here because apparently this episode was banned. What is written on the sword is "討仂の釼", I guess that's pretty close to what you say it means.
@JudgeTread17 жыл бұрын
man George is young there.
@mmlindsey86355 жыл бұрын
TRUE
@fuzzlenuff6 жыл бұрын
Serling was superb with his introductions.
@mmlindsey86355 жыл бұрын
TRUE
@BenjaminWirtz5 жыл бұрын
WWII was still in people's memories and remember what FDR did to those of Japanese heritage and many agreed with it, so this was accurate to the time.
@MrAcarine6 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with a guy who called this episode an interesting failure. The idea that they were both haunted by guilt wasn't sustained, since Arthur was possessed by the sword, his memories were really irrelevant to his actions. It isn't surprising that Japanese-Americans protested the unhistorical stuff about a Japanese-American traitor at Pearl Harbor. There were no Japanese-American traitors at Pearl Harbor or elsewhere, except possibly Iva Toguri, and she may have been framed.
@Pat4ever.4 жыл бұрын
Except there were at Pearl Harbor and at Niihau.
@jamisonescott2300 Жыл бұрын
In Star Trek, he rejected the samurai sword and went with a fencing foil instead. Trying to break the stereotype. Now I understand where that came from.
@avalond1193 Жыл бұрын
Bonzaaaiiii
@BeachsideHank5 жыл бұрын
This has stayed with me since I saw the original airing all those decades ago. The most memorable line uttered, yet not included in this edit was "the sword will avenge me", uttered by "Arthur" as he translates the inscription on the blade, it created a sense of doom, but for who?
@BeachsideHank5 жыл бұрын
youclaudio Although Takei does not mention that dialog in particular, here is his remembrance of that episode: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mKddbMx62KfHeWQ.html I still maintain the line I quoted- or near to it was in the original, but over the decades snips are done to these great old shows so it may be lost forever.
@BeachsideHank5 жыл бұрын
youclaudio Again I cite these shows were very often mutilated when put into syndication, so the copy you are viewing may have been "pruned" too. If a copy of the original script is around, that's the place to find it. My son bought Star Trek T.O.S. set, and I know of a slew of scenes that were cut in that collection. ☺
@BeachsideHank5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking that out, and also thanks for the upload! ☺
@evamariafloresgranados5041 Жыл бұрын
Young George Takei was so pretty
@simon50056 жыл бұрын
I saw this episode last night FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME! And I've been watching the show since it's first run!!!
@dcta516 жыл бұрын
yea i use to watch this show on syfy alot, and when i recently saw this on netflix i was like what the hell? dont remember this one?!
@Scripturegirl.6 жыл бұрын
Saw it, when I was 13.
@kidmack11215 жыл бұрын
I spoke with big fans of TZ in a discussion in The Fedora Lounge a few years back, and no one knew about it. I have yet to see it myself. Maybe someone will upload it here?
@blackklash3 жыл бұрын
Okay I'm thinking the same thing lve been watching every New Year's Marathon why am I just seeing this one now and the guy from Star Trek really how can I miss that one
@crepesoftime3 жыл бұрын
@@blackklash It was banned from being shown for years due to controversy from its initial showing. Not until 2016 did it ever air again.
@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns20183 ай бұрын
George was so handsome.
@evamariafloresgranados5041 Жыл бұрын
He had such gorgeous eyes
@robertveith63838 ай бұрын
Which actor?
@undead8906 жыл бұрын
I'm generally not a fan of older movies and TV shows. I find that the acting and overall stories are bland and drawn out at best. This show, however, is an exception to the extreme. It is easily one of the greatest shows ever created, not just because the acting is supurb, but in how genius the storytelling is in hiding deep rooted issues of it's time in a scifi setting that allows it to relate to anyone watching. Rod Serling was an absolute genius, far ahead of his time, at a social level, and he was taken from us too soon.
@TheJohnSeed5 жыл бұрын
undead890 The Andy Griffith Show was lit too tbh I'm a fan of both Twilight Zone and The Andy Griffith Show and I'm currently 18 years old lol
@keithnoneya10 ай бұрын
I also liked the "Outer Limits" as well.
@joso7228Ай бұрын
deep rooted issues of our time too
@luisreyes19635 жыл бұрын
Don't think for a moment that whatever "war memento" someone gets, the evil inside it won't be left behind in the battlefield.
@georgimihailov49063 жыл бұрын
Takei is so young.
@staple7656 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching the twilight zone since I was a teenager in the 70s and on through the years and never knew about this episode until just now. It gave me chills.
@hansmueller30292 жыл бұрын
Well that escalated weirdly
@jaydouglas58475 жыл бұрын
Neville Brand was an actual war hero. 5th most decorated combat soldier in WW2.
@kidmack11215 жыл бұрын
I didn't learn about that until the late '90s, after watching him (Reese) every summer morning on TV in the early '70s on the syndicated Laredo. I only remember one movie with him, one of my favorites "D.O.A." (1949) with Edmund O'Brien.
@jaydouglas58475 жыл бұрын
@@kidmack1121 Yes, I remember the "Laredo" show. A great role for neville and a awesome movie in general is " Stalag 17" with William Holden. Of course Brand steals every scene he's in . It's a must watch and one of the 100 greatest films ever made.
@kidmack11215 жыл бұрын
@@jaydouglas5847 I don't know why I haven't made it all the way to the end of Stalag 17 (???) And it's been a long time since I've tried. I don't even remember anyone other than Holden. I will look for it thanks. (Yep, I will watch it soon)
@kidmack11215 жыл бұрын
@@jaydouglas5847 Thanks for the recommendation. I remembered some parts, but it must've been close to 30 years since I had last watched it.
@anthonychavez19062 жыл бұрын
He fought against the Germans.
@pinkfloydmeddle66922 жыл бұрын
Great episode
@sabbath70812 жыл бұрын
The first time I saw this I had no idea it was George until I heard the voice and I said, wait a minute.
@JohnMiller-oz7gv Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this.
@SoloRenataSavedraBlu7 жыл бұрын
50 years ago and so relevant now :-(
@colinmerritt7645 Жыл бұрын
2040: A young man goes to help an old man clean out his attic: Old Man: I came across this 15 years ago. Can you read what it says? Young man: What is it? Old man: It's Donald Trump's toupee. Young man: Hm. Well, it says Made in Russia.
@johnrandle97246 жыл бұрын
Do you think Mr. Fenton likes beer? Arthur- " I have come to mow the lawn." Mr. Fenton- "O.K., but first have a beer." Arthur- " The door is jammed, I can't get out." Mr. Fenton- " Oh well, better come up and have a beer." Arthur- " I'm going to kill you." Mr. Fenton- " Relax Arthur and have a beer." I love it.
@crepesoftime3 жыл бұрын
Arthur: "You killed that Japanese officer in cold blood." Fenton: "You're crazy...all right, so what if I did? Come on, boy, have a beer."
@jimijames632 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the Kavenaw(sic) confirmation. Do you like beer?
@vinista256 Жыл бұрын
@@jimijames63 you beat me to it! 😂🤣
@joelmoses2599 Жыл бұрын
it is amazing how many Star Trek actors where on the twilight show.
@robertveith63838 ай бұрын
* were
@johnnyfountainS2 жыл бұрын
The n German symbol is popular slang in Japan. In Japan it means end of story.
@danwatkins30442 жыл бұрын
I thought I'd seen all of them till now first time
@Concetta202 жыл бұрын
Dang, George was gorgeous. He’s got that intense “samurai expression” down pat when he gets possessed by the sword.
@fireball07625 жыл бұрын
i like this clip. shows how some are treated even though they were born in the usa. WHY couldn't someone with an Asian heritage be named what he's named
@kidmack11215 жыл бұрын
We all have our prejudices, and they are challenged every day. That's if one pays attention, and recognizes that one has them. Almost a decade ago, I caught myself giving a second thought to seeing a young Asian couple in the line, with everyone else, waiting for burritos. I gave it a second thought only because it was something I saw for the first time. It wasn't something that I could ever remember seeing at almost 40 years of age, and consuming many Mexican meals. So, sometimes when someone says something "ignorant" like "how come there's black guys playing for Sweden?" I just remember myself, standing in line, probably with my mouth agape, waiting with Chinese kids to enjoy our burritos.
@DowntownDeuce22 жыл бұрын
The likely, logical, answer is that if his father was enough of a treasonous fanatic to act as a spy for Imperial Japan and guide Japanese attack planes to their targets while working in Pearl Harbor, he was probably enough of a fanatic to require his son to have an original Japanese name. That's really overstating the obvious...
@WVgirl19594 ай бұрын
George Takaki will go on to play in Star Trek. This was made in 1964 but wasn't released until later due to content. But Rod Sterling was always trying to tell a moral to the story.
@rarebreed92082 жыл бұрын
I'm always amazed at how easily and quickly people on TV die from just one stab wound.
@DowntownDeuce22 жыл бұрын
GEORGE TAKEI GOT "STABBED" BY A LOT OF DUDES, A LOT MORE THAN ONCE...
@JENDALL714 Жыл бұрын
Windows in the Twilight Zone always break so easy! I can't recall how many episodes in the Twilight Zone where people fell out of windows?
@garyspence2128 Жыл бұрын
Guess that's where Vladimir Putin learned his tactics of escorting his political opponents out of 7th story windows. From episodes of the Twilight Zone. Had no idea they were also shown in Russia!
@iarwainthabombadil77244 ай бұрын
"King George is fighting King George! and the Dragon is fighting the Dragon" -Dad's Army. circa this.
@chegeny2 ай бұрын
Dunno how much of this was acting. George was brought up in an internment camp and Neville survived intense combat in the Second World War.
@muana06 жыл бұрын
Came here after watching Matthew santoro's list of banned episodes 😁
@edpolk12622 жыл бұрын
He forgot to trim the Bonsai. So, he took the short way out.
@deanruthlessrecords Жыл бұрын
Oh My.
@cinnaplid7 жыл бұрын
One of the best episodes of one of the greatest TV series ever.
@luisreyes19635 жыл бұрын
No longer in syndication, due to its controversial storyline.
@diamondking3421Ай бұрын
Sci-fi channel showed this once 8 yrs ago
@joshuawaring41808 ай бұрын
God he was so cute here
@keithnoneya10 ай бұрын
I can see why this was not released back then. The neighbor who lived behind me was a former Japanese Jungle Soldier, he used to call the P-38 Lighting the Twin Forked Devil and was almost killed by one and saw many of his friends strafed to death by them in the war. I also knew a kind old man who lived through WWII at work who absolutely hated the Japanese, even the mention of their race would bring a strong reaction from him. I couldn't imagine a whole nation seeing this on TV and how it would make old vets from both sides feel and react. So yeah not releasing it back then was probably a really good idea, especially after a Japanese killed a War Veteran in his own home in his own attic. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
@LordGreystoke5 ай бұрын
Yeah, the but the Japanese you are referring to kills himself!
@keithnoneya5 ай бұрын
@@LordGreystoke True but that doesn't mean that it still would have been a bad idea to air it back when it was supposed to be released. There were still a very large population of WWII Veterans who were alive then and have very strong feelings against the Japanese. My old friends one of which I gave an example of. Just my opinion. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
@terrybardy29235 жыл бұрын
Whoa!
@MichaelJ0422 жыл бұрын
That door trolled the hell outta them 😅
@daveywynter16072 жыл бұрын
one actor detained as a enemy in ww2 America and the other actor a I think ww2 soilder highly decorated both had different experiences in ww2
@boinx12347 жыл бұрын
The only episode ever banned!
@psypokeslowduck28807 жыл бұрын
Broadway Classics Nope there was a showing of it on syfy
@boinx12347 жыл бұрын
I meant banned for decades.
@psypokeslowduck28807 жыл бұрын
Broadway Classics LOL K
@Scripturegirl.7 жыл бұрын
Why was it banned.?.
@psypokeslowduck28807 жыл бұрын
Scripturegirl1990 ya know war is horrible
@ermac64662 жыл бұрын
This is the CRT episode of twilight zone.
@michaelpowell68052 жыл бұрын
They'll both be sore in the morning...
@larryduvall94752 жыл бұрын
neville brand was a unique actor
@MakoSucks5 ай бұрын
My uncle showed us this to our japanese american family on like Thanksgiving one year. He said this was banned because it perpetuated the Japanese American Spy myth, everyone was like... well maybe we shouldn't watch this on Thanksgiving, but he insisted. We were all watching it silently, it felt like a very long episode, and I kept thinking, this ain't so bad, but it's pretty heavy... I kept thinking there's gotta be some progressive endcap, there's so many safe outs to the spy myt... Then George Takei grabs a samurai sword, and jumps out a plate glass window screaming BANZAI!!!! And we all just laughed our asses off, my grandma included lol Like what the hell was that? George Takei is a japanese american slasher spy now?
@largelarry21262 жыл бұрын
As a kid I was glued to the TV every time it came on. Today it's all CGI and very fake looking to me with no real acting.
@QuizmasterLaw4 жыл бұрын
4:20 Lt. Sulu clearly learned the vulcan pinch before beaming down to earth
@edpolk12622 жыл бұрын
Captain Nim, in "The Green Berets"
@garyspence2128 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I forgot about that. Speaking of movies that haven't aged well, The Green Berets is straight-up racist, and sexist! I'd call for its cancellation, but it's funny as hell. John Wayne financed the thing himself, and it bombed at the time. But if it ever shows up on some late night channel where you are, do check it out, if only for a few minutes. It's shockingly awful, but you will be entertained, amused, and appalled. Whether pro or anti-war...
@mehitabelgill67113 жыл бұрын
left out the part where the door gets stuck and won't open.
@EightiesTV2 жыл бұрын
4:31 [@GeorgeTakei has left the chat]
@davemitchell1165 жыл бұрын
Bonzai? No, OH MY!!
@evangelineking39302 жыл бұрын
Wow was that an old one.
@fromthesidelines5 жыл бұрын
"'TWILIGHT ZONE'......has been brought to you by----" **1950's footage of tobacco auctioneer chanting** "THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY, on behalf of PALL MALL FAMOUS CIGARETTES!" AUCTIONEER: (ending chant) "SOLD, AMERICAN!"
@chikenxlegend18333 жыл бұрын
XD
@GrrumpDaddo564 ай бұрын
Banzai !!!! oh myyyyyyy !
@alleng274 күн бұрын
Most underrated comment here😂
@No.Handle315 жыл бұрын
Bonzai! Lol
@Ineedgames2 жыл бұрын
I couldnt help but laugh when he said "Bonzai" out of the window.
@daveywynter16072 жыл бұрын
I know I spelt soilder when it should be soldier
@hankkingsley9300 Жыл бұрын
Solder...
@Scripturegirl.6 жыл бұрын
George was on, kubo, and the two strings.
@JohnEarlStar Жыл бұрын
Why was it banned? I remember seeing it on TV
@theoneandonly643110 ай бұрын
It would have stirred up too many unpleasant feelings and memories to those who served in World War II, since back then it was only 20 years in the past since it ended.
@marksandford15663 жыл бұрын
I CANT BELIEVE he jumped out the window OH MY ,OH MY
@amyj.4992 Жыл бұрын
George Takei, was so damn fine 😍😍😍😍😍 he's so beautiful...oh my gawwwwwwwwwwwsh...wow this scene is powerful. As soon as he picked up that sword..I don't like the racist language, the Caucasian man was using to describe Taro. So rude
@cordongrouch9323 Жыл бұрын
*Banzai.
@TraitofSiNN7279 күн бұрын
Neville Brand didn't have a pet crocodile in this one.
@mikophilo34811 ай бұрын
What's the twilight magic supposed to be in the episode?? Did the sword posses its bearer?
@kelroy21214 ай бұрын
Yea. The other guy killed an officer who surrender by dropping that sword and stuff then he took it. He lied at first and said the officer tried to kill him but he won
@mmlindsey86355 жыл бұрын
HE'S WAS N WORLD'S WAR SO HE'S KNW WHAT'S RACISM CAN DO 2U
@marc-andreblanchard5376 жыл бұрын
Did Arthur kill fenton intentionally, or did he fall on sword by accident?
@barlart6 жыл бұрын
That's the kind of question that The Twilight Zone was so clever at eliciting. Rod Serling was a brilliant guy. These two actors are great too.
@fiftyfadesofgrey5 жыл бұрын
Marc-Andre Blanchard if you look closely, looks like it’s just ptsd and Takei wasn’t holding a sword at all because, Fenton goes to grab it and falls on it, but looks like Takei is trying to pull him away from it by the foot.
@scottyoshihara24584 жыл бұрын
Was anyone able to translate the engravings on the Katana?
@if6was9294 жыл бұрын
"This sword will avenge me"
@brianflynn535510 ай бұрын
It doesn't say "This sword will avenge me". It says "Adauchi no ken" (sword of vengeance or revenge). I'm surprised it's actually Japanese. They could've put a phony "oriental" looking engraving, since most American viewers wouldn't know the difference.
@XianCTFDemoАй бұрын
Masamune
@beenwashedup57545 жыл бұрын
This is why you don't pickup weapons of war that has attachment to the dead
@laikapupkino17672 жыл бұрын
FUN FACT: The haunted samurai sword eventually fell into the hands of Quentin Tarantino, who used it to great effect in KILL BILL
@michaelsimpson2085 жыл бұрын
4:33 - #EPIC!
@22CaptainAmerica Жыл бұрын
2:15
@jessiejames74922 ай бұрын
Its Banzai. Not Bonzai!
@22CaptainAmerica Жыл бұрын
1:49
@Concetta202 жыл бұрын
It’s not “bonsai.” 😆
@mollyquinn18232 жыл бұрын
Apparently people didn't watch; "Combat!" or "Twelve O'clock High" or "The Rat Patrol" or "Garrison's Gorillas" because everone of these shows were filled with hate for the enemy & used all the slang words for them.
@22CaptainAmerica2 жыл бұрын
0:52
@dennisbarrett96042 жыл бұрын
Muramassa blade perhaps?
@22CaptainAmerica2 жыл бұрын
4:34
@sunkiis Жыл бұрын
AT THE END THE DOOR FINALLY OPEN’S.
@robertveith63838 ай бұрын
* opens Don't yell your post.
@kaizermengele66697 жыл бұрын
Takai said "oh my" when the vet told him he got the sword in a knife fight This wasn't the only "sword" takai has take with pleasure Takai hoped that he would get beamed up when he jumped
@KawasakiKiteh3 жыл бұрын
Banzai Baka Gaijin Allies
@JT_Hamm808 Жыл бұрын
Dry oatmeal
@dellcruz28182 жыл бұрын
this episode was banned for 52 _years. because of its racial topic. at that time racism is hot issue
@tampaman755 жыл бұрын
o my
@DowntownDeuce22 жыл бұрын
IF GEORGE TAKEI WAS LOCKED IN AN ATTIC WITH ANOTHER DUDE, HE WAS GETTING "STABBED" ALRIGHT, BUT IT WASN'T WITH A SAMURAI SWORD.
@dennisbarrett96042 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣Oh noooooo🤣💦
@garyspence2128 Жыл бұрын
Hey...no snitching, bro...
@robertveith63838 ай бұрын
Stop yelling your post in all caps, you rude jerk.
@terryharrington65446 жыл бұрын
Bonzai!!!
@carlyoung86573 жыл бұрын
George could have told Scotty to beam him aboard.
@cubzrulz5 ай бұрын
I was expecting something horrid since it was banned for about 5 decades. This wasn't that bad. Family Guy and South Park have done much worse.
@glgl13272 жыл бұрын
Not sure why this episode was banned. It only depicts the sentiments towards the Japanese of that period, as they were once considered the enemy. It's called "art". Pardon the pun.
@richardconnelly45086 жыл бұрын
Expertly done, though by no means a pleasant story. I wouldn't let my kids watch it. Put it that way. What would be the purpose? there's no way they would understand it.
@dcta516 жыл бұрын
well they can learn from it.
@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-810 ай бұрын
WTF?
@guitarofdestiny5 жыл бұрын
So George didn't always talk like a weirdo? Interesting.