• Genre: Drama
• Movie Type: Anthology Series
• Themes: Time Travel
• Director: Robert Parrish
• Main Cast: James Daly, Patricia Donahue, Howard I. Smith, Jason Wingreen, James Maloney
• Release Year: 1960
• Country: US

Plot

First telecast May 6, 1960, A Stop at Willoughby was scripter Rod Serling's favorite of the first-season Twilight Zone episodes. Plagued by a pushy boss (Howard I. Smith) and a vitriolic wife (Patricia Donahue), ulcerated businessman Gart Williams (James Daly) briefly dozes off while taking the commuter train home. When he awakens, the train has changed to a 19th century model -- as has the conductor, who invites Williams to get off at the peaceful, picture-postcard town of Willoughby. Watch for future Archie Bunker's Place regular Jason Wingreen in a small role. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

• James Daly - Gart Williams
• Patricia Donahue - Jane Williams
• Howard I. Smith - Mr. Misrell
• Jason Wingreen - Conductor #1
• James Maloney - Conductor #2

Mavis Neal - Helen; Billy Booth - Boy #1; Butch Hengen - Boy #2; Ryan Hayes - Trainman; Max Slaten - Man on Wagon

Credit

George Clemens - Cinematographer; Robert Parrish - Director; Nathan Scott - Composer (Music Score); Rod Serling - Screenwriter; Buck Houghton - Producer

Similar TV Episodes

The Twilight Zone: Back There; The Twilight Zone: No Time Like the Past