Horror History: Sunday, October 21, 1984: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “The Odds” premiered

Season 1 Episode 4

A bookie who never turns down a bet meets the luckiest man he may ever know (Tom Noonan), who is determined to break the bookie at any cost. The bookie ends up wagering on the time of his death, and must outsmart a man who has never lost. Written and directed by James Sadwith and guest-starring Danny Aiello.

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Horror History: Sunday, October 14, 1984: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Pain Killer” premiered

Season 1 Episode 3

A henpecked husband (Lou Jacobi) who suffers from excruciating backaches visits a doctor (Farley Granger) who prescribes a drastic cure.

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Horror History: Sunday, October 7, 1984: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “I’ll Give You a Million” premiered

Season 1 Episode 2

An offer to buy a friend’s soul goes a bit too far, especially when the seller returns to finalize the deal. Written by Mark Durand and David Spiel and guest-starring Keenan Wynn

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