To this day, I watch "Twilight Zone" reruns. I am amazed at how prevalent the episodes are in our day and age. Mr. Serling had foresight beyond clairvoyance. My favorite episode is "The Night of the Meek." Thanks, Bret.
Mnnn, I remember really looking forward to his show. His and the Smothers Brothers. The rest I don't remember, that how much of an impression they left. Oh yea, The Inner Sanctum and reruns of Studio 57. But his, I remember most of all. Had no idea, though, how he morphed into science fiction.
A fascinating and interesting read. You are a gifted writer, Bret. I suggest that the conclusions reached concerning the "greed" of capitalism implied here, aren't really the end of the story. In my view, it is the consumer in a capitalist society who is the jury here. They demand better products and services at the most competitive price. They drive the decision making, and it is the inventiveness of the business world that strives to meet those expectations. In a truly capitalist environment, the freedom to compete for both investment/capital and consumer/demand, provide the equilibrium necessary to benefit all parties. Is it perfect? Of course not, but the imperfection is a reflection of life itself.
Thank you...such a nice balance/perspective to the usual mundane dry logical 'know everything so I must be right' sarcastic viewpoint. Don't you think?
To this day, I watch "Twilight Zone" reruns. I am amazed at how prevalent the episodes are in our day and age. Mr. Serling had foresight beyond clairvoyance. My favorite episode is "The Night of the Meek." Thanks, Bret.
Mnnn, I remember really looking forward to his show. His and the Smothers Brothers. The rest I don't remember, that how much of an impression they left. Oh yea, The Inner Sanctum and reruns of Studio 57. But his, I remember most of all. Had no idea, though, how he morphed into science fiction.
Geez how poorly disguised and obvious was that episode...and it still got aired!
The Sponsers were asleep at the screen like the viewers...
Serling with his show was a trailblazer...a one off...
A fascinating and interesting read. You are a gifted writer, Bret. I suggest that the conclusions reached concerning the "greed" of capitalism implied here, aren't really the end of the story. In my view, it is the consumer in a capitalist society who is the jury here. They demand better products and services at the most competitive price. They drive the decision making, and it is the inventiveness of the business world that strives to meet those expectations. In a truly capitalist environment, the freedom to compete for both investment/capital and consumer/demand, provide the equilibrium necessary to benefit all parties. Is it perfect? Of course not, but the imperfection is a reflection of life itself.
Consumer demands? Consumer decision making?! Consumer is the Jury?! Consumer is always right? What waffle, piffle and Whipple...
Emotional replies are always the most convincing. /s
Thank you...such a nice balance/perspective to the usual mundane dry logical 'know everything so I must be right' sarcastic viewpoint. Don't you think?
I don't know what to think.
Is that a statement or a question?
It's all in the grammar.