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According to reviewers on IMDb, the episode is viewed as a "silly" and "offbeat" entry in the series. While some criticize the dated production values and overacting, many praise Carol Kane's performance and the episode's humorous, "non-surprise" ending.
To his horror, the winning number is revealed to be . Abe tracks down the winner, a ditzy-seeming hairdresser named Anne MacColl (Carol Kane), intending to steal the ticket. However, he soon discovers that Anne is a powerful witch who also used magic to influence the lottery, leading to a "wicked battle of wits" between the two occultists. Production Credits Director: Terence Cahalan Writers: Howard Smith and Tom Allen Cast: Anne MacColl: Carol Kane Abe North: Bud Cort The Announcer: Ed Kenney Phil: Paul Micale Narrator (Voice): Paul Sparer Critical Reception [S1E15] Snip Snip
The episode follows (Bud Cort), a disgruntled school teacher and practicing warlock. Confident that he has used his dark arts to summon the winning lottery numbers— 666,666 —he calls the headmaster of his school to quit his job with a series of aggressive insults. According to reviewers on IMDb, the episode is
"Tales from the Darkside" Snip, Snip (TV Episode 1985) - IMDb Abe tracks down the winner, a ditzy-seeming hairdresser
