"The Outer Limits" was a show, though considered science fiction, was more like little Shakespearean dramas with an other-worldly touch. "The Bellero Shield," from the show's stellar first season, is a one for the ages. Martin Landau plays a milquetoast scientist saddled with a tyrant for a father (Neil Hamilton) and a power-hungry wife (Sally Kellerman). The latter is assisted by Mrs. Dane, an enigmatic housekeeper played by Chita Rivera. Rounding out the cast is veteran heavy John Hoyt, this time heavily disguised as a kind-hearted alien.
The episode features some of the best dialog in show's history, fine performance from all involved, and a riveting score from Dominic Frontiere. Landau, by the way, is featured in another classic from the first season, "The Man Who Was Never Born."
Joseph Stefano and Lou Morheim wrote a captivating tale that encompasses a wide spectrum of behavior: wonder, betrayal, innocence, deception, and poetic justice.
The episode features some of the best dialog in show's history, fine performance from all involved, and a riveting score from Dominic Frontiere. Landau, by the way, is featured in another classic from the first season, "The Man Who Was Never Born."
Joseph Stefano and Lou Morheim wrote a captivating tale that encompasses a wide spectrum of behavior: wonder, betrayal, innocence, deception, and poetic justice.