This week Fusion Patrol looks at “The Invaders: Beachhead” as Kenneth and Eugene discuss—

• Every aspect of the David Vincent’s life being systematically destroyed,
• Uncertainty about who is alien and who is actually human,
• Unreliable pinky gestures and Creator Larry Cohen’s intended symbolism of the aliens’ extended pinky,
• and they posit whether anyone would notice the difference between Bud’s and Kelly’s Diner

Beachhead Airdate: January 10, 1967 Runtime: 51 minutes Starring: Roy Thinnes Guest Stars: Diane Baker, J.D. Cannon, James Daly Director: Joseph Sargent Writer: Anthony Wilson (teleplay), Larry Cohen (story & creator) Synopsis: Architect David Vincent, tired from a late-night drive, stumbles upon an alien landing in a remote town. Unable to convince anyone of what he’s seen, Vincent finds his life unraveling as he obsesses over the mysterious invaders hiding in plain sight.