The Twilight Zone: The Four of Us Are Dying (1960)
Season 1, Episode 13
Who Shall I Be Today
27 June 2006
Harry Townes is an ordinary man, but with an extraordinary talent. He can change faces by concentrating on the alterations he wants to make. He also acquires the persona and memory of that person, although there are some holes in the logic as the script plays out. Needless to say, holes or not, this makes for some interesting situations.

As Ross Martin, a small time Romeo, he rekindles love affair with sultry torch singer Beverly Garland, whose performance far surpasses the ordinary and should have won her a TZ Supporting Actress Oscar, if such were given. As other characters, he picks up interesting threads in their lives, using his rubber face to escape tight situations.

Really clever idea, especially well executed by ace director John Brahm. His use of neon montages and off-angle camera shots enclose us in weird, urban atmosphere where anything might happen. Episode's strong point is getting audience to think what they could do with this extraordinary power. Good premise, well executed.
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