The man behind the opening.
Paul Sparer (b. December 19, 1923) was an American character actor and voice-over actor, best known as the narrator of Tales from the Darkside. He died on November 19, 1999.
Role in the Darkside
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Paul Sparer is listed as the voice of the narrator on 90 episodes of "Tales from the Darkside." It is he who provides the iconic opening:
Man lives in the sunlit world of what he believes to be reality. But there is, unseen by most, an underworld; a place that is just as real, but not as brightly lit. A darkside.As well as the closing:
"The darkside is always there, waiting for us to enter, waiting to enter us. Until next time, try to enjoy the daylight."
