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Tales from the Darkside

Fear of Floating (Season 2, Episode 23)
TV-14
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

At an Army recruiting station in Arizona, Arnold Barker asks for protection from the Coopers, who are trying to hold him hostage as "The Human Balloon" in their circus. However, the Coopers are nearby and have a different story to tell.
Director
Writers
Scott Edelman (story) | Donald Wollner (teleplay)
Composer
Cinematographer
Steven Ross (as Steve Ross)
Editor
Casting Director
Status
Edit Released
Updated May 25, 1986

Release date
May 25, 1986 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
3 nominations

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Sherman Howard
Arnold Barker (as Howard Sherman) Arnold Barker (as Howard Sherman)   See fewer
Anne Lange
Cpl. Marcia Smith Cpl. Marcia Smith   See fewer
Leon Russom
Sgt. Buzz Caldwell Sgt. Buzz Caldwell   See fewer
Yeardley Smith
Betty Ann Cooper / Good Time Rita Betty Ann Cooper / Good Time Rita   See fewer
John Ridge
Mr. Cooper Mr. Cooper   See fewer
Paul Sparer
Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice)   See fewer
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