Arch Oboler held strong feelings against the rise of fascism and many episodes of Lights Out reflect his beliefs. Such an episode is "The Projective Mr. Drogan" from January 26, 1943. This episode features a man who discovers he can do virtually anything by willing it to happen with his mind. But this doesn't lead to hijinks as in H. G. Wells' The Man Who Could Work Miracles -- this is a horror show, after all. Like other Oboler villains, this man sees himself as superior to others. But who could overcome his increidble psychic powers?
You can stream or download this episode from the Internet Archive here.
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