About this episode
Art Bell opens all phone lines for an unpredictable evening of caller stories, with special attention to those claiming time travel experiences. The show features completely unscreened calls covering a vast range of topics, from unusual personal encounters to conspiracy theories and unexplained phenomena. Bell establishes a dedicated time traveler hotline, expressing his belief that if time travel becomes possible in the future, temporal visitors might already be present in our timeline. Callers share stories of missing time, prophetic dreams, and apparent temporal anomalies that suggest reality may be more fluid than commonly understood. The conversation explores theoretical aspects of time travel, including potential rules governing temporal manipulation and the paradoxes such travel might create. Bell discusses how time travelers might logically choose a show like his as a relatively safe venue for revealing their experiences without triggering major historical disruptions. The evening demonstrates the unpredictable nature of open lines programming, where absolutely anything can emerge from the darkness of the American night, creating genuine moments of mystery and wonder alongside more conventional discussions.