Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Monday, Oct. 24 - Tales of the Unexpected - Royal Jelly & Skin

Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series 1979–1988)

Season 2, Episode 1: Royal Jelly
Original Air Date—1 March 1980
Bee-keeper Albert Taylor and his wife Mabel are concerned that their baby daughter is underweight and seems reluctant to take any nourishment until, that is, Albert decides to feed her on Royal Jelly from his hives. He feeds himself on it as well, becoming almost addicted to it and with very macabre results.

Season 2, Episode 2: Skin
Original Air Date—8 March 1980
In post-war Paris Drioli, an elderly down-and-out, sees a painting for sale by his old friend Soutine, who is now a best-selling artist. Thirty years earlier Soutine tattooed a portrait of Drioli's wife onto his back and it has become extremely valuable. But it is on his back and therefore worthless. How come it is eventually on public exhibition?

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