Indeed, this is one of the best episodes of TZ. Klugman (God rest his soul), was such a fantastic, natural actors of all time. I can't imagine any other actor in this role and still maintaining this high quality of the episode. Of course, at least as I see it, the trumpet is symbolic for ANY talent or gift that each of us in born with. It also shows the impact of choices and consequences. I do feel the explanation given by "Gabe" about everyone else being dead was a bit too contrived. I'd rather the others be thought of as being dead INSIDE, yet I don't believe that's what was meant....perhaps it was; who knows? Serling's message on the outro was spot on. Brilliant!
Review of A Passage for Trumpet
