Twilight Zone Radio Drama

A Kind of a Stopwatch The Twilight Zone Radio Drama | Episode 1 “Submitted for your approval... Patrick Thomas McNulty, age 41, the biggest bore on Earth.” In this gripping premiere of the nationally syndicated radio series, the legendary Lou Diamond Phillips steps into the shoes of Patrick Thomas McNulty—a man who managed to set back the art of conversation by a millennium through sheer, unadulterated boredom and an insatiable need to argue. After being unceremoniously fired for inundating his employer with 340 useless suggestions, McNulty retreats to a local bar. It’s here that a mysterious old-timer gifts him a peculiar family heirloom: a kind of a stopwatch. McNulty quickly realizes this is no ordinary timepiece. With a single click, he possesses the power to stop the world—freezing time, motion, and every living soul in their tracks, leaving only himself to wander the silence. But in the Twilight Zone , unlimited time is never free. As McNulty begins to manipulate the world for his own gain, he is about to discover that every miracle carries a steep, inescapable price. Starring: Lou Diamond Phillips Narrated by: Stacy Keach Adapted for Radio by: Dennis Etchison Based on a Script by: Rod Serling About the Series Experience the "Theater of the Mind" like never before. This award-winning radio series breathes new life into classic Rod Serling scripts, updated for the modern era with cinematic sound effects, original music, and full-cast Hollywood productions.

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  Episode #34

  Season 1 Episode 34 The After Hours 1960

  Sep 15, 202640 minS1

  The After Hours Marsha White enters a bustling department store looking to buy a gold thimble for her mother. Directed to a strangely deserted ninth floor by an elevator operator, she encounters a solitary, aloof saleswoman who sells her the exact thimble she needs. Upon returning to the main floor, Marsha discovers the thimble is scratched and tries to complain to store management—only to be told that the store has no ninth floor, and the saleswoman who served her is actually a mannequin on display. Disturbed, Marsha gets accidentally locked in the store after closing hours, where the surrounding mannequins come alive to remind her of a truth she has forgotten: she is a mannequin herself whose turn in the real world has just expired. Key Themes & Highlights Identity and Self-Perception: Explores the existential terror of discovering one's reality and sense of self are built on an illusion. The Uncanny Valley: Masterfully uses inanimate objects—store mannequins—to create an eerie atmosphere of paranoia and isolation. Classic Serling Twist: Features one of the most celebrated and memorable twist endings in The Twilight Zone history.

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  Episode #19

  Season 2 Episode 19: Mr. Dingle, The Strong 1961

  Sep 15, 202639 minS2

  "Mr. Dingle, the Strong" (Season 2, Episode 19) In this classic sci-fi comedy installment of The Twilight Zone , meek vacuum cleaner salesman Luther Dingle (played by Burgess Meredith) becomes the subject of an extraterrestrial experiment. A two-headed Martian invader grants him the physical strength of 300 men, turning the chronically timid Dingle into an instant neighborhood sensation and powerhouse. However, when his newfound abilities draw unwanted public spectacle, the alien observers reconsider their test subject—leading to an unexpected turn of events. Key Highlights: Original Air Date: March 3, 1961 Written by: Rod Serling Directed by: John Brahm Starring: Burgess Meredith as Luther Dingle, Don Rickles as Betts, and James Millhollin as Abernathy.

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  Episode #30

  Season 1 Episode: 30 A Stop at Wiloughby 1960

  Sep 15, 202641 minS1

  A Stop at Wiloughby Exhausted, overworked advertising executive Gart Williams seeks an escape from his high-stress job in New York and his demanding wife. While commuting home on a train, he repeatedly falls asleep and wakes up in Willoughby, a idyllic, peaceful town stuck in the 1890s. Key Themes & Highlights Escapism & Stress: Explores the overwhelming pressures of modern corporate life and the desire to retreat into a simpler time. The Twist Ending: Gart ultimately decides to step off the train into Willoughby, only for the scene to cut to reality: he jumped off the moving train to his death. His body is loaded into a hearse owned by the "Willoughby & Son Funeral Home." Episode Details Series: The Twilight Zone (Season 1, Episode 30) Air Date: May 6, 1960 Writer: Rod Serling Starring: James Daly (Gart Williams), Patricia Donahue (Jane Williams), Howard Smith (Mr. Misrell)

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  Episode #11

  Season 2 Episode 11: The Night of the Meek

  Sep 15, 202638 minS2

  The Night of the Meek On Christmas Eve, down-on-his-luck alcoholic Henry Corwin is fired from his job as a department store Santa Claus after showing up intoxicated. Devastated that he lacks the power to help the impoverished families and children of his neighborhood, Corwin stumbles into a dark alley where he finds a magical burlap sack. To his amazement, the bag produces whatever gift a person desires most—from toys for local children to a rare bottle of 1903 cherry brandy for his former manager. After giving away all the gifts, Corwin wishes for only one thing: to be able to spread joy this way every year. His wish is granted when an elf in a reindeer-drawn sleigh appears to welcome him as the real Santa Claus. Key Details Air Date: December 23, 1960 Writer: Rod Serling Director: Jack Smight Starring: Art Carney (as Henry Corwin), John Fiedler (as Mr. Dundee), Burt Mustin (as Burt) Themes & Production Notes A Rarity in the Series: Unlike the typical dark, ironic, or suspenseful twists of The Twilight Zone , this episode stands out as one of the series' most warmhearted, optimistic, and compassionate installments. Shot on Videotape: "The Night of the Meek" was one of six episodes in Season 2 produced on videotape rather than 35mm film as a cost-cutting experiment by CBS, giving it a distinct live-television or theatrical play aesthetic.

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  Episode #7

  Season 1 Episode 7: The Lonely

  Sep 15, 202642 minS1

  The Lonely Sentenced to forty-fours years of solitary confinement on a desolate asteroid 9 million miles from Earth, James Corry (Jack Warden) struggles to maintain his sanity in total isolation. His only contact with humanity comes from Allenby (John Dehner), a compassionate supply ship captain who delivers routine provisions and news from home. On one of his visits, Allenby leaves behind a container marked "gift." Inside, Corry discovers Alicia (Jean Marsh), a realistic female android built with human emotions, memories, and speech. Initially repulsed by the idea of finding companionship in a machine, Corry's deep-seated loneliness eventually gives way to genuine affection and love for Alicia. However, when Allenby returns with news of a full pardon, Corry faces an agonizing choice: the rescue ship is heavily overloaded, and sacrifices must be made to secure his return home. Key Themes: The psychological impact of absolute solitude and isolation The definition of humanity and emotional consciousness The painful costs of freedom and attachment Cast: Jack Warden as James Corry John Dehner as Captain Allenby Jean Marsh as Alicia Ted Knight as Chaplain Adams

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