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TWILIGHT ZONE, THE: THE NIGHT OF THE MEEK (TV)
Summary
One in this science fiction/fantasy anthology series hosted by Rod Serling. In this episode, Art Carney plays Henry Corwin, an alcoholic department store Santa Claus with a generous spirit. Corwin is fired from his job after a customer complains about his drunkenness. Before he goes, he speaks out to his boss and the customers about his sympathy for the poor and hungry at Christmastime. Later, on a street in his neighborhood, Corwin finds a magical sack which produces whatever people wish for. He joyously distributes gifts to his poor friends and neighbors -- until a policeman arrives. Includes commercials and a promo.
Details
- NETWORK: CBS
- DATE: December 23, 1960 10:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 0:28:26
- COLOR/B&W: B&W
- CATALOG ID: T:22407
- GENRE: Drama, fantasy/science fiction
- SUBJECT HEADING: Alcoholics; Drama; Fantasy; Santa Claus; Science fiction; Wishes
- SERIES RUN: CBS - TV series, 1959-1964
- COMMERCIALS:
- TV - Commercials - Chesterfield cigarettes
- TV - Commercials - Contac cold/allergy medicine
- TV - Commercials - L&M cigarettes
- TV - Promos - "Gunsmoke" (voice-over only)
CREDITS
- Buck Houghton … Producer
- Del Reisman … Associate Producer
- Jack Smight … Director
- Rod Serling … Created by, Writer, Host
- Art Carney … Cast, Henry Corwin
- John Fiedler … Cast, Mr. Dundee
- Robert P. Lieb … Cast, Officer Flaherty
- Burt Mustin … Cast, Burt
- Val Avery … Cast, the Bartender
- Meg Wyllie … Cast, Sister Florence
- Kay Cousins … Cast, the Irate Mother