This is one of the most interesting episodes I have yet listened to. First I was struck by how the invasion was more just an occupation, because the townspeople did not seem terrified, merely resigned to control and humiliation. I guess this fits well with the notion of the small town, off the beaten path, not so terribly important to the invaders. I liked the narration format of the story. In considering the end of the show, I find I have to put myself in the spirit of the time it was broadcast, in the early '80's. By this time we were past alot of the hand-wringing about the Vietnam war etc. and the economy was beginning to blast off, we had been thru the Bicentennial and spirits were pretty high. People had strong notions of liberty and prosperity that fit well with the colonial experience which came to the fore at the end of the show. This is also the latest show in the series I have listened to, I had not heard a show hosted by Tammy Grimes but I think it works quite well with her. So this show is a great introduction to the last season and another excellent show.