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Sadly, a few days ago 1/20/2021 marked the 10th year that I stocked Rottendog boards, buying over $1.5 million dollars worth of product in 10 years and certainly putting hundreds of thousands of dollars in to Jim and Linda Knight's pockets so they could retire more than comfortably. Big Daddy became the biggest distributor of Rottendog boards and it helped us become very successful. I say sadly because out of the blue, a new owner bought the company effective Jan 2nd this year, and has decided to become my competitor. He is copying my eBay listings (pictures and wording), has removed Big Daddy Enterprises off the Rottendog site as a distributor, and telling customers 'Rottendog' is not honoring warrantees on defective boards. I was lied to on November 4th when I was called by Jim and the new owner, telling me they were ramping up production of boards and would be in contact about future changes. The last contact I had with Jim was December 4th, when he told me he would send some replacement display boards for incorrect parts in a bundled kit. Never happened. My customer is left with incorrect parts that I will remedy. The next and only time I heard from anyone was today, when the new owner told me I was responsible for warranty repair on a board I paid for in August, as I was the one that sold the product. The board in question was defective, *ALSO* previously repaired and sold to me as new at full price. The new owner made it very clear that in his opinion, I bought from Jim and he had nothing to do with it. I reached out to Jim and his response was basically 'good luck'.
Obviously I won't be restocking any more product as that offer to me didn't happen, and apparently the remaining untested/unfinished product is being dumped on eBay at inflated prices by the new owner, I've seen no new stock being manufactured. I will be liquidating what I have, and replacing with superior XPin and Big Daddy Signature items. As for warranty on my remaining stock, I will offer 6 months from date of sale, however be aware that because so many game problems actually damage the board, I will have to have them returned to see if it a true manufacturing defect, most are not. The biggest scenario is buyers reporting popped fuses. Fuses protect the board from damage the game is causing, it's not a board defect. To be honest, Rottendog received a bad rap but in reality there were very few out of the box bad boards, but it is also a fact Rottendog lied that every board was tested. Their 'last time buy' on unfinished boards clearly showed most boards were 'visually inspected', not tested.
The below inventory is what I have left and I will update as I sell out. Some shown but marked out of stock are simply because I have stock, but I need to test and verify, unlike what Rottendog did. I will be offering specials on certain 'untested' boards on here, Facebook and eBay. Obviously I'm disappointed on the actions of the old Rottendog and the new, but their lack of business ethics will bring them what they deserve.
The phrase “twilight zone” has entered the global lexicon to mean something bizarre or unexplained, and the enduring popularity of the show has led to merchandising tie-ins such as lunch boxes, t-shirts, and even a 1983 feature film. IGT also developed a Twilight Zone slot machine, and the section below discusses the game in detail. Discussion Twilight zone card room? Author Date within 1 day 3 days 1 week 2 weeks 1 month 2 months 6 months 1 year of Examples: Monday, today, last week, Mar 26, 3/26/04. The Twilight Zone (1985) is the first of three revivals of Rod Serling's acclaimed 1959–64 television series of the same name. It ran for two seasons on CBS before producing a final season for syndication. The show was narrated by Charles Aidman (1985–1987) and Robin Ward (1988–1989).
| 'The Silence' | |||
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| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 25 | ||
| Directed by | Boris Sagal | ||
| Written by | Rod Serling | ||
| Production code | 173-3658 | ||
| Original air date | April 28, 1961 | ||
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'The Silence' is episode 61 of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone. The plot of this episode was based in part on the short story 'The Bet' by Anton Chekhov.[1] It originally aired on April 28, 1961 on CBS.
Opening narration[edit]
The note that this man is carrying across a club room is in the form of a proposed wager, but it's the kind of wager that comes without precedent. It stands alone in the annals of bet-making as the strangest game of chance ever offered by one man to another. In just a moment, we'll see the terms of the wager and what young Mr. Tennyson does about it. And in the process, we'll witness all parties spin a wheel of chance in a very bizarre casino called the Twilight Zone.
Plot[edit]
Colonel Archie Taylor, a gruff aristocrat, has difficulty enjoying his men's club because of the constant chatter of fellow member Jamie Tennyson. In an effort to shut Tennyson up, Taylor proposes a wager: he bets $500,000 that Tennyson cannot remain silent for one year. If Tennyson accepts the wager, a small glass-walled apartment will be erected in the club's game room to house him. There, he will be monitored by microphones so that he cannot speak without detection. He may only write notes to communicate or make requests, and the other members may observe him through the glass at their leisure.
Tennyson is offended but agrees, telling fellow club member George Alfred that he deeply loves his wife and needs the money to pay the debts incurred by her exorbitant spending. He requests that Taylor put a check on deposit in his name. This measure is refused by all in the club as the Colonel has a strong standing of honor and credit. 'My courage against your credit' is then accepted by both, and the challenge begins at 10:00 the following night.
Though he had assumed Tennyson would be successful for only a few weeks, after nine months Tennyson remains silent. Taylor gets nervous and offers Tennyson first $1,000, then $5,000, and finally $6,000 to call off the bet. He begins suggesting that Tennyson's wife is planning to leave him for another man rather than wait out his year of silence. Though Tennyson has sent several notes requesting that she visit, his wife has never responded, giving weight to Taylor's insinuations. Tennyson seems gripped by despair at the thought of losing his wife, but nonetheless refuses to call off the bet.
On the last evening of the year, Alfred tells Taylor his behavior over the past few months, particularly using Tennyson's wife as a threat, has severely damaged the club members' esteem for him. As the clock chimes to officially signal one year has passed since the start of the bet, Tennyson emerges to the congratulations of his fellow club members before he approaches Taylor and silently puts his hand out for the money. The embarrassed Taylor admits that he had lost his fortune several years earlier. He praises Tennyson's resolve and character and then announces his decision to resign from the club.
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The distraught Tennyson scribbles furiously on a sheet of paper, perplexing the other men who wonder why he does not speak aloud. Taylor reads the note aloud: 'I knew that I would not be able to keep my part of the bargain, so one year ago I had the nerves to my vocal cords severed.' Tennyson, with tears in his eyes, displays the scar on his throat from the operation, which he has concealed for the past twelve months under scarves and turtlenecks.
Closing narration[edit]
Mr. Jamie Tennyson, who almost won a bet, but who discovered somewhat belatedly that gambling can be a most unproductive pursuit, even with loaded dice, marked cards, or, as in his case, some severed vocal cords. For somewhere beyond him, a wheel was turned, and his number came up black thirteen. If you don't believe it, ask the croupier, the very special one who handles roulette – in The Twilight Zone.
Cast[edit]
- Franchot Tone as Archie Taylor
- Liam Sullivan as Jamie Tennyson
- Jonathan Harris as George Alfred
- Cyril Delevanti as Franklin
- Everett Glass as Club Member
- Felix Locher as Club Member
- John Holland as Club Member
See also[edit]
References[edit]
Sources[edit]
- Zicree, Marc Scott. The Twilight Zone Companion. Sillman-James Press, 1982 (second edition).
- DeVoe, Bill. (2008). Trivia from The Twilight Zone. Albany, GA: Bear Manor Media. ISBN978-1-59393-136-0
- Grams, Martin. (2008). The Twilight Zone: Unlocking the Door to a Television Classic. Churchville, MD: OTR Publishing. ISBN978-0-9703310-9-0
External links[edit]
- 'The Silence' at IMDb
- 'The Silence' at TV.com