I was two years old when this episode originally aired in 1963 - and I was allowed to watch it. To this day, when I exit our basement I leave the light down there on until after shutting and locking the upstairs basement door (the switch for the light is upstairs) so that the "Energy Monster" is attracted to the light bulb and doesn't come upstairs with me. LOL This fact demonstrates both the power (pardon the pun) of this particular episode, and also, how much a two year old can understand (admittedly a very smart two year old). And yes, this also demonstrates how strongly a scary program can effect a little kid.
Note that I fully realize that the Energy Monster is not real (I sure hope it can't read!).
Note that I fully realize that the Energy Monster is not real (I sure hope it can't read!).