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Tales from the Darkside

Distant Signals (Season 2, Episode 8)
TV-14
TV Episode | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Mr. Smith is a cult follower of the failed 60's TV show MAX PARADISE and approaches Hollywood studio executives about recreating it, despite the reluctance of its now-alcoholic leading man Van Conway.
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Director
Writers
Theodore Gershuny (teleplay) | Andrew Weiner (story)
Producer
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Casting Director
Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 17, 1985

Release date
Nov 17, 1985 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
3 nominations

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8 cast members
Name Known for
Darren McGavin
Van Conway Van Conway   See fewer
Lenny von Dohlen
Mr. Smith Mr. Smith   See fewer
David Margulies
Gil Hurn Gil Hurn   See fewer
Joseph Bova
Lew Feldman (as Joe Bova) Lew Feldman (as Joe Bova)   See fewer
John Bennes
Loomis Loomis   See fewer
Robert Dog Thomas
Grip (as Dog Thomas) Grip (as Dog Thomas)   See fewer
Paul Sparer
Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice)   See fewer
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