FEBRUARY 6, 2010—PLYMOUTH, MI—Summers in Detroit are known for their heat, humidity, mosquitoes…and classic cars. Soon, one of those cars will be featured in an episode of Michigan’s first and only homegrown dramatic TV series, “Lee Martin’s Midnight Hour.”

In an upcoming episode entitled, “Do Not Pass,” the jet-black Fury—its 13” high tailfins slashing the air—will become the chief protagonist in the supernatural-themed story. “The script calls for an unusual, sinister looking car that scares people to death while committing some pretty gruesome mayhem,” says series creator Lee Martin. “We couldn’t find anything that looked ‘angrier’ than the front clip of a ’60 Fury, so we decided to use it.”

The as-yet uncast episode calls for inhabitants of a small town to be confronted with not only the demonic car, but a sinister mystery as well. “We like to keep people guessing,” laughs Martin. “’Do Not Pass’ gives the fans an interesting story and performers to enjoy as well.”

The show’s producers have already begun the search for the lonely two-lane highways needed for filming. Locations are to be kept top secret until the shoot has wrapped to avoid any possible congestion or delays caused by well-meaning onlookers.

Another classic car, most likely of late ‘60s or early ‘70s vintage, will be used as well in a flashback sequence. The show’s production team will be scouring southeastern Michigan in the coming months for a suitable vehicle.

“Do Not Pass” will air Thursdays at midnight and Saturdays at 10:30pm on local Comcast and WOW! stations throughout October.

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