December 06, 2025

The Invaders Review: Beachhead (Fusion Patrol Ep. 765)

1 hour 7 minutes

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.

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