“A Thing About Machines” is episode 40 of the American television anthology series .Bartlett Finchley is an odd man, a writer who contributes to food magazines and the like. He lives alone and is always it seems in need of a repairman for one piece of household equipment or another. As time has gone by, he seems to be in a constant battle with machines – his typewriter, his television – which all have the same message for him: get out of the house. He has no intention of doing so however and the battle begins.
hawgowar about 7 years ago
Ask it about the movie “The Twonky” starring Hans Conried.
alasko about 7 years ago
Open the pod bay doors Hal.
KennethJohnson about 7 years ago
“A Thing About Machines” is episode 40 of the American television anthology series .Bartlett Finchley is an odd man, a writer who contributes to food magazines and the like. He lives alone and is always it seems in need of a repairman for one piece of household equipment or another. As time has gone by, he seems to be in a constant battle with machines – his typewriter, his television – which all have the same message for him: get out of the house. He has no intention of doing so however and the battle begins.
shawnc1959 about 7 years ago
Arlo should know not to antagonize his appliances.
jarvisloop about 7 years ago
My smart TV’s name is Elon Hawkins.
Dunligiel12 Premium Member about 7 years ago
Last panel should have had the TV say, “I can’t seem to find that, Mr. Finchley.”
John Smith about 7 years ago
Great concept, well done Mr Johnson
gypsywolf59 about 7 years ago
It sure is taking a long time to get to the weekend to help Gene.
RWill about 7 years ago
Is it just me, or are we borrowing from Candorville? xD
awesomesteeler about 7 years ago
Not Very “SmartTv” now is it??? lol
eepeqez about 7 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53l28E0kR4k