7. The New Arrival — Episode — Tales from the Crypt

7. The New Arrival

An arrogant radio child psychologist is obsessed with proving to his manager that he is the best. He gets a new patient, a woman and her daughter. When he goes to her room, he assumes that the daughter is the woman's imaginary friend. He learns that her daughter died years ago but her mother's love keeps her alive.

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Complete story — includes the ending

Dr. Alan Goetz ( David Warner ), an arrogant and snobbish child psychologist, learns that his radio show is on the verge of cancellation. In an attempt to boost his sagging ratings, he decides to do a series of episodes from the home of regular caller Nora ( Zelda Rubinstein ), a strange woman who wants help for her deeply disturbed daughter, Felicity. Also starring Joan Severance, Twiggy, and Robert Patrick.

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