Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories 1985

★ 7.5TMDB 0h 24min 2 seasons Creators: Steven Spielberg, John Falsey, Joshua Brand

A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.

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S1·E1 Ghost TrainSep 29, 1985 · TMDB 6.7Ohpa Globe is happy to see his son's new house, but when he sees that the home is built on ghost train tracks, he changes his focus. To his family's chagrin, he is…S1·E2 The Main AttractionOct 6, 1985 · TMDB 6.1Big Man on Campus Brad Bender has no problem attracting people to his charms. But when a meteorite crashes in his neighborhood, his magnetism gets even stronger,…S1·E3 Alamo JobeOct 20, 1985 · TMDB 6.6During the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836, 15-year-old messenger Jobe H. Farnum is about to be killed. He is transported forward in time to San Antonio in 1985.…S1·E4 Mummy DaddyOct 27, 1985 · TMDB 7.2An actor who's playing a mummy in a horror film learns that his wife has gone into labor and rushes to be with her – without removing his costume.S1·E5 The MissionNov 3, 1985 · TMDB 7.1During World War II, men in an air force bomber are caught in a no win scenario when their belly gunner (an amateur artist) is trapped in his seat and the plane has no…S1·E6 The Amazing FalsworthNov 5, 1985 · TMDB 7.2A psychic showman realizes that during a performance that someone in the audience wants to commit murder. Frightened, he calls the police, and the detective shows up to…S1·E7 Fine TuningNov 10, 1985 · TMDB 6.4Three high-school kids build an antenna that can catch signals from outer space. They learn that the aliens are big fans of 1950s American television and are coming to…S1·E8 Mr. MagicNov 17, 1985 · TMDB 6.9A fading illusionist has a last shot at greatness thanks to a deck of magic playing cards.S1·E9 Guilt TripDec 1, 1985 · TMDB 6.4The emotion Guilt feels overworked. He takes a vacation cruise and falls for the emotion Love.S1·E10 Remote Control ManDec 8, 1985 · TMDB 6.6A henpecked man finds comfort in a unique television set that bring lifelike images to him.S1·E11 Santa '85Dec 15, 1985 · TMDB 6.9A little boy helps Santa when the legendary man is thrown in jail while delivering presents.S1·E12 Vanessa in the GardenDec 29, 1985 · TMDB 7.2When an artist is devastated by the death of his wife, he finds a way for her to live on in his painting.S1·E13 The SitterJan 5, 1986 · TMDB 6.4Two young boys get the best of every sitter in town, until they meet one who uses voodoo to settle them down.S1·E14 No Day at the BeachJan 12, 1986 · TMDB 7.4A GI tries to be a hero during an amphibious assault in Italy during World War II.S1·E15 One For the RoadJan 19, 1986 · TMDB 7.0During the Depression, several bar patrons hope to get insurance money by tricking a man into signing a policy with the hope that he will drink himself to death.S1·E16 Gather Ye AcornsFeb 2, 1986 · TMDB 6.6On the advice from a mysterious little man, an 18-year-old boy begins to collect rare comics and toys. When he sells them as an old man, he gains wealth and happiness.S1·E17 Boo!Feb 16, 1986 · TMDB 6.7Ghosts in an attic try to get rid of a couple who move into their house.S1·E18 Dorothy and BenMar 2, 1986 · TMDB 7.7After 40 years in a coma, Ben Dumpfy awakens and discovers that he can communicate with a seven-year-old girl who is in a coma after a bike accident.S1·E19 Mirror, MirrorMar 9, 1986 · TMDB 6.6A popular horror novelist is terrorized by a strange figure in his bathroom mirror.S1·E20 Secret CinemaApr 6, 1986 · TMDB 5.9Young everyday woman Jane becomes convinced that someone is recording and influencing her everyday life and that she's become the unwilling star of a secret cinema.S1·E21 Hell ToupeeApr 13, 1986 · TMDB 6.2Defense attorney Harry Ballentine is understandably nervous when his client is mild-mannered accountant Murray Bernstein - who after investing in a strange toupee had…S1·E22 The DollMay 4, 1986 · TMDB 7.8The lonely, loveless life of a shy bachelor takes an astounding turn when he buys a special doll, exquisitely hand-crafted by a mysterious German toymaker. He tries to…S1·E23 One For the BooksMay 11, 1986 · TMDB 7.3An elderly college janitor amazes himself, his wife and the scientific community when his brain turns into a sponge that soaks up more and more incredible knowledge of…S1·E24 Grandpa's GhostMay 25, 1986 · TMDB 7.0Edwin's grandpa died in his sleep last night. So why is the old man still hanging around the apartment, playing the piano and swapping stories with Edwin's grandma?

Cast

Tom Willett
Tom Willett prisoner
Douglas Seale
Douglas Seale Mike Malloy
Gary Riley
Gary Riley Jimmy
Charles Durning
Charles Durning Earl
J.J. Cohen
J.J. Cohen Jake
Brad Bird
Brad Bird Scientist #2
Joshua Rudoy
Joshua Rudoy Billy
Larry Spinak
Larry Spinak Geek
Dana Gladstone
Dana Gladstone George Gershwin
Royal Dano
Royal Dano Elmer Quick
Taliesin Jaffe
Taliesin Jaffe Scott
Jeff Cohen
Jeff Cohen Ralph
Rick Andosca
Rick Andosca Haller
Gregory Wagrowski
Gregory Wagrowski Ben Oltman
Paul Bartel
Paul Bartel Dr. Shreck
Priscilla Pointer
Priscilla Pointer woman on train (cameo)
Lynn Kuratomi
Lynn Kuratomi TV reporter
W
Wade Mayer Stage Manager

Crew

Executive Producers
Steven Spielberg

Details

First air date
Sep 29, 1985
Last air date
Apr 10, 1987
Seasons
2
Episodes
45
Network
NBC
Status
Ended
Studios
Universal Television, Amblin Entertainment
Country
United States of America
Language
English

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