Mon, 31 August 2020
![]() "Many Happy Returns" UK Airing: November 10, 1967 US Airing: July 20, 1968
The Prisoner awakens in a Village that is completely empty with all power cut off. After making sure it isn't a trick, he sets out to escape and makes his way back to London where his only ally is the woman who now lives in his home and drives his car. John and writer Jim Beard discuss this unusual episode in detail, including a comparison with "The Chimes of Big Ben", the appeal of Georgina Cookson as Number Two and The Prisoner's Lotus Seven. Comment on this podcast by writing us at thechronicrift@gmail.com or by leaving your thoughts right here on the page.
Direct download: Once_Upon_A_Village_-_Many_Happy_Returns.mp3
Category:Once Upon a Village -- posted at: 4:46pm EDT
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Thu, 27 August 2020
![]() We start off with the original old-time radio western, “Death Valley Days.” In this episode, a female prospector goes to extraordinary lengths to prevent claim jumpers. Then on “The Jack Benny Program,” Rochester is cleaning Jack’s den while Jack travels to the Department of Motor Vehicles to renew his driver’s license. Episodes Death Valley Days June 16, 1939 “Shoo Fly” 2:11
The Jack Benny Program November 16, 1947 “Cleaning Jack’s Den” 28:32
Direct download: Presenting_the_Transcription_Feature_-_DEATH_VALLEY_DAYS_and_JACK_BENNY.mp3
Category:Presenting the Transcription Feature -- posted at: 4:19pm EDT
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Tue, 25 August 2020
![]() Episode 58—Geek Actors Live on Stage Science fiction writer and editor Scott Pearson’s cohost Ella Pearson puts the “geek” in “theatre geek,” sharing stories of living in London and seeing various plays live on stage which featured actors we all know and love from genre movies and TV. Segments 02:56 English Actors vs. American Actors 04:04 Scott’s Adventures at the Theatre, Pt. 1 06:56 Martin Freeman in The Dumb Waiter 10:21 Scott’s Adventures at the Theatre, Pt. 2 10:56 Danny Dyer in The Dumb Waiter 12:54 Rupert Graves in Victoria Station 13:51 Celebrity Distractions 15:59 Scott’s Adventures at the Theatre, Pt. 3 17:20 Charlie Cox, Zawe Ashton, and Tom Hiddleston in Betrayal 23:09 Go to the Theatre 23:34 Tom Hiddleston and Shakespeare 24:56 Ella IS Frau Schmidt 25:56 Arthur Darvill in Sweet Charity (plus Hiddleston in Coriolanus) 31:40 Scott’s Adventures at the Theatre, Pt. 4 33:42 Missed Plays 34:50 Halley Atwell in Rosmersholm 37:42 At the Stage Door 39:58 Favorite Performances
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Sun, 23 August 2020
![]() "The General" UK Airing: November 3, 1967 US Airing: July 13, 1968
The Prisoner goes on a quest to find "The General", the force behind a learning method that is being adopted by the entire Village. But what is the purpose of this learning method and why does it seem more devious than it first appears? John and writer Jim Beard discuss applied learning techniques, the music of the series, and the types of episodes one finds in this series in an episode that does not match John's memories of watching it growing up and has never been a favorite of Jim's. Take a moment to comment on the episode here or by writing thechronicrift@gmail.com.
Direct download: Once_Upon_a_Village_-_The_General.mp3
Category:Once Upon a Village -- posted at: 10:30am EDT
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Tue, 18 August 2020
UK Airing: October 27, 1967 US Airing: July 6, 1968 The Prisoner awakens to find himself in a new home with a new look and everyone calling him Number Twelve. And who is this Number Six who looks exactly like him? John and writer Jim Beard discuss the appearance of actress Jane Merrow, the use of Rover, and McGoohan's performance as both The Prisoner and Number Twelve. Take a moment to comment on the episode here or by writing thechronicrift@gmail.com.
Direct download: Once_Upon_a_Village_-_The_Schizoid_Man.mp3
Category:Once Upon a Village -- posted at: 6:48pm EDT
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Sat, 15 August 2020
![]() Vincent Price returns as Simon Templar, aka “The Saint,” the Robin Hood of Modern Crime, solving tricky problems for all sorts of folks. Here the case of a kidnapped heiress takes him to an exclusive finishing school where romance has led to danger. Then on “The Great Gildersleeve,” a fishing expedition lands Gildy and Leroy hot water.
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The Saint November 5, 1950 “Miss Godby’s School for Girls” 2:37
The Great Gildersleeve May 5, 1948 “Fish Fry” 32:00
Direct download: Presenting_the_Transcription_Feature_-_THE_SAINT_and_THE_GREAT_GILDERSLEEVE.mp3
Category:Presenting the Transcription Feature -- posted at: 10:09am EDT
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