Mr. Bevis - Twilight-Tober Zone

Mr. Bevis is not a good episode. Join Walter as he goes into what makes this episode an outlier in a sea of great concepts, scripts, and productions on a new episode of the Twilight-Tober Zone.

"Mr. Bevis" is episode thirty-three of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone. It first aired on June 3, 1960 on CBS. This episode is one of only four to feature the "blinking eye" opening sequence, and the first to feature the opening narration which would be used (with minor changes) for every episode throughout season 2 and 3.


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[ChannelAwesome]

What did everyone think of Mr. Bevis?

[joezap]

I never thought of this is a bad episode. No where near one of the best but I never really had issues with it. I think the message is solid and timeless. I thought the character was likeable enough as well.

[X_Leonhart]

I actually loved that the show had full-comedy episodes. It made me felt that I never knew what I would get after the intro scene.

[miked]

Mr. Bevis is a light-hearted. The moral of the story is very straightforward and honestly delivered. Mr. Bevis is a wonderful character and someone that doesn't take himself too seriously, someone we should all aspire to be a little bit more like. It's really a good episode for what it is.

[JasmineSurrealVideos]

I thought it was wonderful, I've seen dozens of naysayers and haters say how much it stinks, and that does not dampen my ardour for this lovely episode. It's a breath of fresh air from all the strained, desperate people going through existential and paranormal crises and hostile aliens, good as they are.

He's basically a warm, friendly and adorable chap who has his own opinions about the way he lives and his likes, and hasn't lost the child in him, so playing with kids and puppies is cool, and he loves his funny old banger of a car.

Not for him the swish open topped number that his guardian angel gives him, or the dour suit or the ten dollar raised salary. He lives his life in eccentric clutter which is quite mild compared to people I have known who live in clutter and at least it's interesting stuff and clean.

The message is just let people be and he's not harming anyone so let him be him, bow tie, zither music and all.

Also William Schallert is in it as a policeman, one of my favourite avuncular cuddly actors, which is a bonus.

As an adult who although does not like clutter still embraces my child and loves fun and warmth, as there's little around today, I could really resonate with him and his cute little world.

[Morgil]

While definitely not one of the better episodes, there were still some stuff I liked. Beavis was a likable character, and while clumsily executed, I liked the message that his life as a doofy failure was more preferable to his life as a success.

[emmettbattle]

to me, this was always a great one. i have adhd and especially as an undiagnosed kid i was always told i had so much potential but bc of who i was i wouldnt live up to it unless i "got my act together". i know itd feel terrifying to think differently than the way i do. despite all the problems its caused me "normal spongebob" is not a good version of me.

[hitmanmonaghan]

I would have been disappointed if you didn’t make a Bevis and Butt-head joke.

[Cptkickaz]

I've been waiting a full year for this series to return. Thanks for making these. I used to watch the Twilight Zone with my grandad when I was young. It's so nice to reconnect.

[j.j.cheesman]

I actually really like this one. I remember thinking that it was a nice change of pace from the sometimes somber and occasionally bleak endings of episodes that came before it. Like the titular character It's hokey, but it's well meaning and by far not the worst thing I've seen.

[joimumu]

I haven’t seen the episode but I like the idea of it and can definitely see what they wanted to do

[random]

I wish you'd mentioned Orson Bean, who plays Mr. Bevis. He was a much loved actor and television personality who lived to be in his 90s, but his life ended tragically very recently: hit by oncoming traffic when crossing a busy boulevard in Venice California, on his way to see his wife performing in a theatrical production.

[benward]

I wonder if they ever thought of doing a similar diagnosis of episodes of "The Outer Limit". The two shows have always had a connection in my head, and, personally, I'd be ecstatic to see it!

[andrewcozzini]

Okay, so Walter, Imma' have to differ with you on this one! Personally, I actually really like this episode. I know it's a bit specific of a premise/protagonist, but I think it's morals ring true in life. What I like most is the idea that everyone, in their own (individual) way, has a unique purpose in life. I also relate to the idea that sometimes what society wants from a person isn't how they'd particularly best contribute or find the most happiness. As such, I appreciate this episode for recognizing the worth of everyone's life, even a perceived oddity in the adult world, like Mr. Beavis. To me, the only nitpick I have with it is the fact that Beavis' guardian angel doesn't seem on-board with Beavis, as is, hoping for him to conform to his ancestors' and society's ways. What I don't like about this is how shallow/superficial his angel's sensibilities are, as he's intended to be representative of a higher power that I believe would understand Beavis' worth, the same way the narrator/Serling validates his way of being. I understand it's likely meant for comedic purposes, having them be this sort of odd couple, but it's weird seeing an angelic figure not necessarily espousing the "correct" advice, as seen previously with "Gabe." Overall, I'd say this one's actually pretty underrated and oddly charming, in its own way.

[feathero]

Man you were harsh on this episode. I really liked it. It has a good message and some nice humor that doesn't feel too out of place since the show has so many different style for different episodes. Yes the "twist" may have been a little obvious to most, but there are people out there who try to hard to impress those around them to the point where they lose who they really are. This episode is a good reminder to always be yourself, no matter what the people in charge think.

[Brenda-cgpx]

Funny thing is, Serling actually recycled this storyline almost beat for beat in the Season 3 episode "Cavender is coming", which DID feature a laugh track (although it's since been removed from syndication.)

[musclesforsupes]

I felt for Mr Bevis. You can tell he was a happy guy.

[justanotherchannelonyoutub]

You don’t know what you have till it’s gone

[ButtonYurEd]

This was actually one of my favorite episodes. I can totally relate to Bevis, being an oddball outcast with good intentions that doesn't want to conform to societies standards of normal conformity. 🥸😅

[Spectra]

The twist: Mr. Bevis was actually The Great Cornholio this entire time.