Season 1 • Episode 22
LatestArt student Holly Brown is sketching in Central Park one day when James Barlow introduces himself to her. He offers to take her to lunch and, intrigued, she accepts. Holly is charmed by James and begins seeing him, but as soon as she does, she finds herself terrorized by an old man. As her relationship with James grows, she is surprised to discover the connection between James and the old man. But even bigger surprises are awaiting her when she discovers the truth about James.
Ghost Story is an American television anthology series that aired for one season on NBC from 1972 to 1973. Executive-produced by William Castle, it initially featured supernatural entities such as ghosts, vampires, and witches. By mid-season, low ratings led to a shift -- for the most part -- away from paranormal themes and a title change to Circle of Fear.
Production
William Castle's gimmick genius meets 1970s network desperation.
Writing
Richard Matheson's pedigree elevating schlock into genuine unease.
Creators
Richard Matheson, William Castle
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
William Castle, king of theatrical gimmicks like 'Percepto' vibrating seats, couldn't save this from Nielsen ratings.
The mid-season rebrand represents peak 1970s network panic—literally erasing ghosts from a show called Ghost Story.
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