Mr. Bevis

The Twilight Zone is one of most interesting series ever, the first episode that l've remember was in 1984 on TV around midnight, many years ago l watched it on TCM and taped some episodes, all them dubbed, in this episode Mr. Bevis is an eccentric, but happy guy who living an easy life until be fired one more time, then suddenly appears from nowhere your Guardian Angel trying helping Bevis to become a new winner person, however he has to change his silly behavior, good plot an interesting point of view for those that finds important to be a winner in their lives!!!

A lighthearted look at eccentricity and the cost of conforming to a culture that clings to the shallow illusion of joy and security proffered by money and the mundane. It touched upon all the cornerstones of myth and story: the trauma of collision, the despair of drunkenness, the mystery of divine providence, the bitterness of servitude, the betrayal of friendship, the delight of eclectic curiosity, the compassion of strangers, and the innocence of youth. It held it all with a tender, light touch.

Orson Bean plays James B.W. Bevis, who is considered a lovable eccentric by his friends and neighbors, and adored by the children. He likes to make model ships, play zither music, sing Christmas carols and such, but his employers(of which there have been many) are not so amused, and in one day, Bevis loses his job, apartment, and old car, but a family guardian angel(played by Henry Jones) comes to the rescue, but Bevis is difficult to change... Oddball episode is mostly unpopular with fans, but really isn't that bad; Bean is rather appealing as Bevis, and is likable enough, though message is pretty obvious, and supposed eccentric lifestyle seems harmless enough today.

I kind of enjoyed the message of this episode, just live your life, you only get one. But I'm not sure this really fit into the vibe of the twilight zone. Decent acting.

Mr James BW Bevis is an eccentric young man, a scatterbrain with odd hobbies, fashion sense, tastes and habits. But he is also incredibly warm, generous and well-liked. Then one day everything goes wrong.

A change of pace for The Twilight Zone. No great twists, no great intrigue but instead we have a heart-warming story. A story that makes you examine your own priorities and what matters in life.

Wonderfully understated, engaging, warm and profound.