There's no way the original 35mm negatives for this 1980s incarnation of the TZ were scrapped, perhaps lost, perhaps destroyed by mistake or accident, but highly unlikely. Like TZ, Star Trek: TNG was also converted to 3/4 inch videotape and was edited,dubbed, FX all edited on tape. Now the blue-ray remaster looks amazing with great contrast and saturation. I hope CBS can do the same one day with The Twilight Zone of the 1980s and upgrade it to blue-ray. This series of the 1980s is quite good with very competent acting, a lot of the writers had written for the original series and many science fiction writers also contributed such as Harlan Elison.

Rod Serling would have been so thrilled about what came out from the 80's version of "Dead Woman's Shoes" which picked up from where Rod ended. Helen Mirren contributed to most of it. This episode was used to prove how much a woman could change after getting a new pair of shoes. Her grooming was dramatically a lot more notorious than what it was before she tried them on. This version had more dimensions that the first one didn't have, such as two different appearances paired w/personalities for the same woman. Viewers couldn't tell that Helen Mirren was the same woman before and after getting her new outfit. Helen Mirren looked so much different from the time that she was at the thrift store an the time that she was walking down the stairs. The bathroom scene was the transition

I have a weakness for anthology shows- you name it, I've watched it, from the brilliant (the original Twilight Zone, Night Gallery), to the down right cheesy (Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction anyone?) As you can see, I don't really discriminate. I had always heard about how good the Twilight Zone's 80's incarnation was, yet had never gotten to see it, since it was rarely ever aired.After finally seeing it, I have to say, it misses the bite of the original. Many of these episodes are missing those shock and awe endings that were the hallmark of the series.These episodes have more of a sentimental 'Kick the Can' feel to them- not to say that it's terrible. Yet, take a a somewhat schmaltzy episode from the original series, like 'The Hunt', and there is still that strange, eerie, uneasiness running throughout. We as the audience are left hanging as the protagonists, a man and his dog are unsure they've made the right choice in destination until the very end. Contrast that with, say 'Grace Note', in which a put-upon, sacrificing, aspiring opera singer is given a gift and a glimpse into the future by her dying younger sister- and well you can guess the ending of that one. The difference of tone is evident. Not to say that I didn't well up a little here and there, yet many episodes felt like they would be more at home on another 80's anthology show; the Stephen Spielberg produced, Amazing Stories.Also there were too many retreads, like a pointless 10 minute remake of The After Hours. All in all, I would say that it's watchable, but I could definitely see why this didn't last for very long. Not exactly as Disney-schmaltzy as Amazing Stories, yet not as in your-face-bizarre as Tales from the Darkside.

Here is my short review of the best episodes: 1. Shatterday: Excellent split-personality episode with Bruce Willis. One of the best all time episodes. 2. A Little Peace and Quiet: Also very strong. The final image is unforgettable. 3.Wordplay: Very interesting episode about language 4.Dreams for Sale: Terrifyingly scary sci-fi horror. Very spooky episode. 5.Children's Zoo: One of the best. The idea which is expressed in this episode is very significant. 6.Nightcrawlers: Also one of the best episodes. Very intense.7.Teacher's Aide: Terrifying episode about a monster on a school 8.The Shadown Man: One of the most powerful episodes with a terrifying ending. 9.The Beacon: Very nice Lovecrafian horror - also with a very spooky ending 10.The misfortune cookie: Great tale.11.Button,button: Also a great tale by a legendary storyteller.12.Shadow Play: Awesome movie about dreams and how they impact on our lives. But actually I think all the episodes are strong. Some are better than others but I have never come across a really bad episode neither in the 60s version or in the 80s.