"The Lost Dutchmen Mine" Season 2 Episode 1

The episode "The Lost Dutchmen Mine" first aired on December 24, 1977 . It was written and produced by Terry A. Landau.

Only 3 months passed between the end of season one and the start of season two. Obviously they were trying to build off of the popularity of the show and not lose momentum. I find it interesting that they chose to begin on Christmas eve! Season two now tells us the series is produced by Andy White. The same disclaimer and voice over that came into being during season one is here.

Nimoy introduces us to Arizona's Superstition Mountains. He tells us a little tale dating back to 1860 when a miner known as "The Dutchmen" staggered toward someone's home after having been tortured by Indians and walking for days in the blazing sun. This event is beautifully recreated.

The Dutchmen reported he had found a mine filled with large nuggets of gold. He was never strong enough to return and the secret of the mine's location died with him. Nimoy tells us these mountains have become a "beacon for adventurers" starting with Weaver's Needle.

Nimoy explains that many believe this area contains "magic powers". Now for some history. Spanish Conqusitadors explored this area in search oft he legendary place known as "Cibola". They believed it was made up of seven cities made of gold. They tortured Native Americans looking for the cities. The Apache people who live here, tell stories of a city underground whose entrance is kept secret and guarded by snakes and lightening bolts. Now the stock footage of Indians singing and dancing. While this plays we hear that the Dutchmen claimed his partner was murdered by the Apache. Perhaps he truly did find this hidden Kingdom? Nimoy reminds us that gold has an effect on people, almost mesmerizing them.

Gold has been sought after for centuries by humans. It has become a universal symbol of wealth. Nimoy tells us that since The Dutchmen's death, no old gold mine has been discovered in the Superstition Mountains. Despite this, stories and legends persist. Treasure hunters continue to look for The Dutchmen's lost mine.

Nimoy explains that some new technology is helpful for treasure hunters today, but that intuition seems to still be a part of their hunt. Nimoy tells us about retired Science professor Pat Bowl who found $13,000 worth of gold in the Superstition Mountains. Hardly the mother lode The Dutchmen claimed, but a nice little find.

We next hear about the 1878 Gold Rush in Bodie, CA. Nimoy explains how it went from nothing to a bustling hive of activity once gold was announced.

The town grew almost instantly, but only lasted two years.By 1882 the town was nearly abandoned. Today it is ghost town almost untouched since 1882.

Nimoy explains that this type of thing happened often among the gold rush towns of the west. Today many treasure hunters still wonder if gold that was untapped remains in the western hills. We now meet Robert Blair who has written a book about the lost Dutchmen's Mine. This book is called Tales of the Superstitions: The Origins of the Lost Dutchman's Legend. Blair explains that there is some mineral evidence that gold is still hidden, or else treasure hunters would have given up by now. 

Blair discusses how treasure hunters also are drawn by braving the wild environment and animals to find the treasure. Blair tells of an event in 1931 that drew the public's attention. We hear the story of Adolph Ruth, a Washington bureaucrat who traveled into the Superstition Mountains looking for the Dutchmen's Mine. He was confident, but very unexperienced and perhaps naive. Six months later, other adventurers found Ruth's skull. His mysterious death did not persuade others it was too dangerous. We hear that hundreds have died looking for the mine. Some have died from lack of water, others under mysterious circumstances. Packmaster and Guide Jerry Crater has led many adventures looking for gold.

In a very colorful narrative, Crater tells us about the type of people he encounters. He explains they are often fanatical. They believe they will find gold. The odds are 10,000 to 1, but that doesn't seem to stop them. We meet prospector Jay Heston. Heston has found gold, but he does not believe the Dutchmen's mine exists.

Prospectors often use dynamite to find gold. This is a very dangerous method and often leads to injuries or even death. The Mountains are marked with holes where prospectors have been looking. Back to the Apache. People looking for the mine, can't help but connect with the Apache. Phillip Cassadore, an Apache spiritual leader is interviewed.

Cassadore also has a vast knowledge of the history of his people. Cassadore explains how the legend of the mine connects to his people. He says the Apache story of the underground city is probably true and how the legend of the mine came to be. While Cassadore talks, the stock footage of Indians singing and dancing plays. He seems to believe carrying the correct stone and reciting the traditional prayer is the only way to find the hidden entrance. They believe looking for gold is not a valid reason to violate the cave. So if he knows where it is, he's not saying. Next we are introduced to Glen McGill who is a private investigator in Oklahoma. McGill believe the mystery can be solved with the right techniques. He was hired in 1963 to find the mine. McGill claims to have found the mine in 1966. but not gold. In 1976, his return trip was documented. McGill has spent thousands in his 14 year search for the gold. He is confident he will eventually find it. I actually feel bad for this guy. He doesn't look like he is ready for outside strenuous activity. An older man who is overweight and a chain smoker, I fear looking for this mine may have killed him!

One final story. Prospector Milt Rose tells us he spoke with three men who were with the Dutchmen when he died. Rose is quite old in 1977, and so it is plausible. They drew him a map like th eone the Dutchmen had drawn for them. Rose says he found the mine and got about $18,000 worth of gold out of the mine. Rose says it is located in a canyon about 4800 feet. I'm happy to report we also get a final quote from the colorful Packmaster Jerry Crater. "My personal opinion is that there's more gold in my back teeth than in these here Mountains. I just don't believe its here."

"Dutchmen hunters have never been popular among the Apaches who still regard the Superstition Mountains as sacred. The environmentalists don't like gold seekers either. They want to preserve the mountain as a wilderness area. The Apaches and the environmentalists have won their case in Congress. In 1984 the Superstition Mountains will be off limits to treasure hunters and prospectors. Passing a law is one thing. Banishing a dream is another." Nimoy delivers a poetic conclusion as usual. Does this mean the mystery of the mine will never be solved? Maybe!

This was an ok episode. The production was decent, with good reenactments and location shots. The "mystery" doesn't feel all that mysterious or creepy to me. They tried to hint at times that it may be some large mystery with the references to the seven cities of gold and the Apache stories. Gold fever is powerful and exists throughout the west even today. I have traveled to Sacramento, California and studies the gold rush there so I have decent sense for it. But for a series that purports to investigate the strange and mysterious, I don't buy it for the "lost mine". I doubt any type of gold is there and I would guess the Dutchmen may have have been affected by his ordeal into believeing he had found a mine rather than reality.


You can watch this episode "The Lost Dutchmen Mine" below.

"The Magic of Stonehenge" Season 1 Episode 24

The episode "The Magic of Stonehenge" first aired on September 10, 1977 . It was written by Deborah Blum and produced by Alan Landsburg and J. Francis Hitching.

Well I've been waiting for this episode ever since the earlier episode about "America's Stonehenge" and here we have it!

Nimoy teases us with the magic and mystery of Stonehenge. How was this created and for what purpose? This immense circle of stones on the Salisbury Plain in England has been known about and wondered about for centuries. Stonehenge, as it is known, continues to provoke interest.

Nimoy says that recent evidence suggests that Stonehenge is a complex machine with a simple purpose. Some theories were that it was a temple of the dead, or sacred site for sacrifice.

In the mid-1960's Astronomer Gerald Hawkins offered a new theory. He wrote a book called Beyond Stonehenge that outlined his ideas. Hawkins examination of the structures led to his belief that the structure has more to do with the placement of heavenly bodies and seeing those bodies in the sky at certain time so fthe year. In a sense, he believes it is a type of calendar.

Now for some history. Nimoy takes us back to the world of 2500 BC, roughly the time Stonehenge is believed to have been built. Most people in this part of Europe lived in caves and had crude weapons and tools. The Great Pyramids were being built in Egypt and the Sumerians were just inventing writing in modern day Iraq. He does a nice job of giving us context for the people of England in 2500 BC.

Stonehenge was built at this time, but no one knows why. Hawkins indicates the stones were quarried and explains how we know this. So how did they get from the quarry to this spot? Further, Nimoy tells us the stones can only be found place in the world, the Preseli mountains. The mountains are not that close to Salisbury Plain, so how did they get there? Next we are introduced to investigator Francis Hitching.

Hitching believes that for the ancient inhabitants of Britain, the countryside was alive with spirits. They believed the rocks themselves were alive magical powers. Legends of the "Devil's Heel" abound in the area. Locals believe the devil left his footprint on a massive stone. This is not unique to England. Locals in Maine now the story of the Witch's Foot which is very similar.

(Witch's Foot in Bucksport, ME)

 Nimoy says another local legend near Stonehenge tells of 9 maidens who were frozen into stone. To this day 9 oddly placed very large stones are still visible. Legends to explain the random placement of theses rocks or spirits at work? Nimoy tells several other stories including the one of the Stanton Drew circles, stones which could supposedly cure children of the pox. Hitching seems to believe these stories are true and the secret to that power was known to the ancient people and those secrets have since been lost. How else could the stones have been moved? Those powers may be the answer. An experiment was conducted to move a stone 1/50 of the stones at Stonehenge, and it was extremely difficult. Legend also contends the magician Merlin cast a spell to make the stones light for movement. Back to Hawkins who believes it took millions of manpower hours to move the stones.

Nimoy now introduces us to the Druids. They claim a religious connection to the site. However, they have no knowledge of the history of the stones. So they are not helpful in determining the origins of the stones. But do their beliefs about the stones gives clues?

Hitching points us that some 300 similar circles exist throughout Britain. Professor Alexander Thom has spent time studying these circles. Thom was convinced that these stones have a design that is purposeful. He was the first to discover a connection to the alignment of planes and other heavenly bodies in the night's sky. Hitching explains that some theorize the power of the stones may be connected to the theory that Britain is criss-crossed with ley lines. These lines supposedly link all ancient sites and locations were chose because of the power. This implies a knowledge and ability to communicate among the ancients that would be difficult to imagine. Hitching says we can use tools to measure anomalies in the Earth's magnetic field in these locations. Did these people truly possess magic, or did they have an advanced knowledge of magnetic powers and electromagnetic energy?

Hawkins and a computer, were able to prove that Stonehenge is a type of calendar. The heel stone points at the rising sun at dawn in the middle of summer. Is this the only purpose? And still, who put up these stones? Throughout history, Caesar and others assumed it was the ancient Druids who built the stones. Hitching tells us that the Druids who exist today are a 19th century invention. The ancient Druids are not really closely connected. Hitching concludes the druids are not the architects of Stonehenge. But then, who did it? Someone with an interest in astronomy and a knowledge 500 years ahead of its time. Hawkins speculates that these people may have been worshipping time when they built Stonehenge.

"Stonehenge is not alone as a riddle of ancient design. In the thick jungles of the Yucatan peninsula, an ancient observatory called the Caracol charted the phases of Venus as accurately as 20th century telescopes. Buried deep within the same jungle a Mayan pyramid was aligned to the mid-summer's sun. Six thousand miles away Egyptian pyramids mapped the rising and the setting sun on the same day. And in the distant past of India Holy men gathered to watch the sky. For what were they waiting?"

I really liked this episode. There was a bit more creepiness than the previous episode, and just as much history and mystery. anytime you see people in white sheets walking slowly around massive stones, its just creepy. There was the right amount of evidence and speculation so as not to get too weird.

"We can speculate that our ancestors were possessed of knowledge that was somehow lost to succeeding generations. Or, perhaps... they had help." That was the closer I was waiting for! Way to imply that maybe aliens gave them help right at the end! This sets up the later TV series Ancient Aliens nicely. Good quality way to end the first series of "In Search Of... ". I suspect and I hope season two will be even better!


You can watch this episode "The Magic of Stonehenge" below.

"Inca Treasures" Season 1 Episode 23

The episode "Inca Treasures" first aired on August 11, 1977 . It was directed by H.G. Stark and it was written by Robert Long.

This episode will focus on the Kingdom of the Inca and stories of vast treasures, known more commonly as the lost city of El Dorado. Nimoy tells us that men are still searching for this supposed lost treasure of the Inca. What stands out to me initially is the stylish look Nimoy is sporting.

Nimoy is taking us to the Andes mountains in present day Peru. Many have been exploring this region and have found historical artifacts of value and interest that give us a sense for the ancient people who live in this area known as the Inca. Nimoy tells us that for some, these finds are not enough.

 

 Nimoy tells us that this region has drawn people to it for centuries. Due to the nature of the mountains, there is a feeling of being cut off from the rest of the world. Now for a little history lesson. Nimoy tells of ancient civilizations in the region with advanced technologies and an almost modern way of life. He uses the example of the Fortress of Saksaywayman as an example of skill they had in building.

"Even in death, the Inca were a proud and disciplined race." Much of what is known from the Inca, have come from studying their graves. We next see scientists in Lima studying an ancient Incan mummy. Nimoy is very good here, pointing out how magical it is to see and touch things that were considered important to a people who lived so long ago. Why were these things so important? Fascinating stuff! Nimoy give us the bad news. Those looking for knowledge must compete with those who are greedy. a thriving black market in antiquities has big influence on this work.

We are reminded that a big moment in the Inca past was the arrival of Spaniard explorer Francisco Pizarro in 1527. To magnify the almost absurdity of what happened, Nimoy tells us that the mighty Incan Empire was driven into oblivion by 180 Spanish soldiers in rusty armor.

The Inca who survived fled their civilization for the jungle. In the early 20th century, Yale Archaeologist Hiram Bingham was one man who decided to trace their route. Bingham reasoned they took whatever treasures that remained with them. He spent over a year in Peru looking. In July 1911, he thought he found the last city of the Incas. He found temples and buildings, but no gold. This is the ruin known as Machu Piccu.

Bingham wrote about his awe in what he had found. Temples devoted to sun worship, and exquisite masonry. The road to the ruin was a tough one to traverse. Bingham was wrong about this ruin, it wasn;t the last city of the Inc but it doesn't change its beauty! Nimoy takes us to Professor Edmundo Guillen who is the world's leading expert on Incan culture. In 1976, Guillen's work made headlines around the world. Remarkably, the "In Search Of.. " cameras were there. We are shown the expedition taken by Guillen and others to Machu Piccu. Nimoy details how difficult the journey is.

Guillen wants to set the record straight on the final chapter of the Inca Civilization. The popular conception of what happened is that Pizarro's murder of the Inca King Atahualpa brought the Empire instantly to its knees.

(King Atahualpa)

Guillen is hopeful that he will find the city of Vilcabamba that was mentioned by later Spanish explorers in letters they wrote home. This will show that the Inca did have another city after Machu Piccu. Perhaps here is where the gold is? He has researched these letters extensively. Guillen and his men find a cave entrance on their journey and a crypt inside that has been hidden for a long time. Guillen believes it may be a burial of importance. They move on for now, but will return later to excavate the site. Guillen eventually finds Vilcabamba, and "In Search Of... " documents this discovery.

Nimoy explains how Guillen confirms that the masonry here is identical to the Inca masonry at Machu Piccu. Vilcabamba is much larger than Machu Piccu and was built after the death of Atahualpa. Based on letters from Spaniards and the construction evidence, they conclude that it was built closer to the 17th century. Guillen's work shows the city was carefully planned and had many advanced technologies. Guillen concludes the Temple of the Sun at Vilcabamba was faced with solid gold at one time. Remarkably they understood higher mathematics, but never invented the wheel! The discovery proves the Inca were not immediately conquered, but continued to survive for many years after. Is this the mythical city of gold? Or is that city still hidden in the jungle? Guillen believes this is the city and that the Inca dumped the gold in the river to avoid it falling into Spanish hands.

"When Edmundo Guillen marched into Vilcabamba the gold was gone. He believes the Inca may have dumped into one of dozens of nearby lakes to prevent it from falling into Spanish hands. But Guillen discovered a treasure nevertheless. His was the treasure of satisfaction and achievement. The treasure of writing a new chapter to history of a proud and brilliant people called Inca."

I enjoyed this episode despite the complete lack of creepiness. It seems that "In Search Of... " is not entirely sure what it wants to be. Is this a show that is built around evidence and mainstream science, or is it going to take leaps into conjecture? Not much creepy here, but I liked how they used history and the quest for knowledge. It was also really cool that they were present when Guillen discovered Vilcabamba. This was much better than the last episode on Voodoo. Yet this is not the kind of story I remember seeing in syndication. I think in syndication, decisions were made to only show the creepy episodes or at least the ones that were a little more weird.


You can watch this episode "Inca Treasures" below.

"Voodoo" Season 1 Episode 22

The episode "Voodoo" first aired on July 26, 1977 . It was directed by H.G. Stark and it was written and produced by Alan Landsburg.

I'm going to try and watch this unbiased, but the title troubles me. A show about Voodoo in the 70's could very easily be a caricature of Carribbean culture and beliefs. Sure enough, a brief history lesson gets us right into Haiti and a discussion of its poverty.

(Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic)

Nimoy declares that Haiti is the only country to go from "slavery to sovereignty in one bloody step". What are you implying Leonard? He tells us a bit more about Haitian culture. We learn about the Creole Language and that most Haitians are Catholic. Nimoy tells us that unofficially most practice voodoo, despite being officially Catholic. They follow the teachings of the Houngan and they introduce us to one. Papa Joie (not sure of the spelling) is identified as a local Houngan.

Papa Joie is a Voodoo priest, and supposedly one of the most powerful. We get to visit his Parish which is on a hillside near the Haitian Capitol of Port Au Prince. It is an area lacking in modern conveniences. But Voodoo is thriving here. Nimoy says that Papa Joie's teaching in Voodoo is deeply connected to the fortunes of the poeple living there. Nimoy next tells us that what their cameras have captured has rarely been seen by anyone who is not part of the Voodoo practices. Way to tease us!

Nimoy describes what we are seeing and is a bit creepy. Nimoy explains that Papa Joie has made no formal announcement. He just starts draw intricate patterns with a white sand on the gorund and the people begin showing up.

Drums are next brought in to summon spirits who will bring good health and good tidings.

A priest's power is measured by how successful they are in drawing in the spirits. So there is a lot of pressure on Papa Joie to get this right.

Now for a few minutes of drumming. We are told they are summoning the best spirits, and the harder they drum and with skill, the better the spirits. Even children are participating. It was a little creepy to start, but now it just looks like a typical dinner out at a Carribbean-theme Club. But we are only getting started. Papa Joie gives signals that the spirits are on their way. Chanting and dancing commence.

Not much is said over the next few minutes. But the dancing and singing are pretty cool to watch. We are told there is no set time. This goes on for as long as Papa Joie decides. Nimoy tells us they are looking for a "possession" which is the moment that a spirit enters and takes over a body. Within moments Nimoy announces as "a possession has occurred" while we witness a girl collapse and writhe in agony while others help.

I remember watching Jim Bakker on TV and seeing someone collapse in a similar fashion. Is Voodoo all that different from some other religions? Nimoy tells us the only danger in this is when the spirit leaves the body and takes the soul with it, leaving behind a zombie. Luckily this won't happen tonight because they have summoned good spirits. But he warns us the angry spirits will come tomorrow night "when anything can happen". Nimoy tells us that in many ways traditional Voodoo practices have been tainted by those practicing in the "Dark Arts". The Petro ceremony is coming later when angry spirits will be called forth and anything can happen. Papa Joie is preparing himself for this. He is often called on to banish demons, and heal the sick by the locals. We next get to see his sanctuary, in which elements of Catholicism have blended with Voodoo traditions. Nimoy tells us about the zombies who haunt the nightmares of Haitian children. Papa Joie uses talismans and cards to intrepet dreams and cast spells. He sometimes uses finger nail clippings and locks of hair to protect people. According to Papa Joie, spirits with maliscious natures must be appeased, if they are not satisfied it is dangerous for all involved.

"Occasionally the 'In Search Of... ' camera ventures into a world where few have been privileged to travel. The Petro Ceremony is one. Such a place is not for the timid. Sacrifice is part of affirment. So is fire. So is possession. It is a ceremony tainted by blood and enveloped by noise." Creepy lead in to what is about to come from Nimoy!!

Nimoy talks us through what we are seeing as darkness falls and the people start their ceremony. Interestingly they pray a traditional Catholic prayer during the ceremony and even use the cross.  A strange connection between the two religions. There is an animal brought in for the ceremony and everyone touches it. It's hard to tell if its a cow or a deer? Dancing and singing whip the people into a frenzy.

Apparently its a horse! As the person is being possessed by the spirit or "Loa", their spirit leaves the body to be carried by the horse. When the possession is over, the Loa may reenter the original body, which is the desired outcome. If that doesn't happen, the body becomes a zombie, Walking Dead style! Nimoy even uses that term and further explains they are cursed to live for eternity without feeling or thought. Over the next few minutes we witness a possession as the dancing and singing continue. We are told the spirit that specializes in communication is present. A possessed person writhes on the floor as Nimoy tells us that they will remember nothing of the possession.

Apparently Papa Joie has led them through the dangers and they now feel safe. The cereomny appears to be winding down. The spirits have been appeased, for now. The ceremony is over until it is needed again.

"The crowded, noisy, ragged world of Haiti breeds the Demons of Voodoo. But there are those who contend that the spirits that are set loose in the Rada and Petro are the very center of an enobling religion." Considering we saw no actual zombies and no one get hurt, I think he's probably right. Interesting how in the 70's I'm sure many people had stereotypical views of these people and probably saw Voodoo as akin to Black Magic or Satan worshipping. If nothing else, this episode took some of the mystery. and hopefully fear, away. I didn't really care for it though. The production quality was maybe the worst so far. I know it was shot in Haiti and its the 70's, but it was so dark you could hardly see what was happening. There were a few creepy moments, but mostly because I read the book The Serpent and the Rainbow when I was a teenager and so I knew some parts of this culture can be creepy. Maybe it would have felt creepier in the 70's with that stereotypical view of Voodoo in mind? Overall, it was a yawner and didn't do much for me. In fact it felt a little like making fun of their religion at times. This is definitely a dated episode and the first one I've ssen that I would advise skipping other than the pilot episode. I am hoping with two episodes left, they can end the first season on a stronger note!


You can watch this episode "Voodoo" below.

"UFOs" Season 1 Episode 21

The episode "UFOs" first aired on July 13, 1977 . It was directed by H.G. Stark and it was written by Robert Long.

Something about Nimoy's tone and the eerie 70's background music, and this opening had the hairs on the back of my neck standing! After the opening in which Nimoy scares us into wanting to know more about the mysterious phenomena, he dives into the story of Kenneth Arnold. In 1947, Mr. Arnold was flying a plane when he reported seeing 9 objects flying near Mt. Ranier much faster than humanly possible. He is famous for coining the term "flying saucer" in reference to a UFO.

Nimoy draws a connection to this incident and an increase in reports in the years to follow. Nimoy focuses on an encounter a whole family had in Mellen, WI in March of 1975. The Baker family is interviewed, and they walk around their home in sort of a reenactment of the incident. The music, and the humility of the family all lead to a very eerie feeling as they describe what happened. The whole family saw an object land in the road near their house. They describe the size and unusual shape. They called the sheriff, and before they could do more there was a loud noise and the object was gone. They discuss fearing ridicule and so they didn't tell their story at first. It sounds like the torment of having seen this object and having no proof was worse than the actual sighting. Nimoy also interviews the sheriff and he tells us he believes they actually saw something that night. The sheriff says they received several reports from others that had seen objects in the sky. The sheriff and his deputies ended up seeing lights in the skies themselves after investigating the Baker incident.

Another incident is described by Carroll Kritchfield of West Virginia. He describes seeing a UFO and finding marks in the ground that could have been from the craft. They show us the folks who gave Mr. Kritchfield a polygraph test. According to them, he passed the test about bright lights, a diamond-shaped craft, and charred earth that he spotted in 1975.

 It's not clear if the polygraph test we see is a recreation or the original, but the whole test is showed to us in an effort to fill time or lend authenticity to it, or maybe both? Nimoy wants us to believe its almost impossible to fool a polygraph case. It's not easy, but we know that people can train themselves to fool polygraph machines. We next hear from Ted Phillips, who is an amateur scientist and UFO investigator, He claims to have evidence of 900 unexplained UFO sightings. He also demonstrates how he collects soil samples from landing sites.

Dr. Edward Zeller of the University of Kansas Aerospace Science Laboratory analyzes samples and states that ignoring UFOs is unscientific. Ignoring them might be, but Next, Janet Kay of Medford, MN, as well as her brother and mother describe the UFO they saw land on a football field. There is something about the way they always sort of re-enact their encounters and that strange 70's music in the background that always creeps me out.

Kay describes the burned spot they found in the spot where the UFO landed. Dr. Zeller says the charred soil contains luminescent properties and that it was exposed to high doses of radiation. Certainly this is strange. Kay and her mother discuss their fears and hopes for a normal explanation. So much for that! Kay's Mom says in a very believable and relatable way that if she hadn't seen it herself she wouldn't believe someone telling her they had seen a UFO.

"In a recent Gallup poll fifteen million Americans claim to have seen a UFO. Fifteen million. The same poll showed that fifty one percent of the adult population is convinced that flying saucers are real." Nimoy seems almost persuaded himself as he says this. He then shows some of the creepy drawings which dramatize the recollections of Carroll Kritchfield, the Baker family, and the Kays.

This was a good episode. I'm not sure what to think of UFO's in general. I believe that many folks are seeing strange things at times. But I'm not convinced they are alien space craft. The Government tests some secret things and I am guessing this is more likely the explanation. Either way, the stories told here were strange, creepy, and at least somewhat believable. This make for a good episode and one that I enjoyed.


You can watch this episode "UFOs" below.