Horror History Horror Television Horror History: Sunday, December 2, 1984: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “A Case of the Stubborns” premiered 4 Evil Eyes December 2, 1984 Season 1 Episode 9 Grandpa refuses to believe that he is dead. Written by James Houghton, based on a short story by Robert Bloch and guest-starring Christian Slater as Jody, Brent Spiner as the Reverend and Eddie Bracken as Grandpa. Tales from the Darkside (1984) Tags: horror Horror History Tales From The Darkside A Case of the Stubborns Post navigation Previous Horror History: Tuesday, November 27, 1984: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Remembering Melody” premieredNext Horror History: Tuesday, December 4, 1984: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Face To Face” premiered Related Stories Horror History: Sunday, July 24, 1988: “Tales From The Darkside” final episode “Basher Malone” premiered Television Horror History Horror Horror History: Sunday, July 24, 1988: “Tales From The Darkside” final episode “Basher Malone” premiered July 24, 1988 Horror History: Sunday, July 17, 1988: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Barter” premiered Television Horror History Horror Horror History: Sunday, July 17, 1988: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Barter” premiered July 17, 1988 Horror History: Sunday, July 10, 1988: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Hush” premiered Television Horror History Horror Horror History: Sunday, July 10, 1988: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Hush” premiered July 10, 1988