This is a moving episode of the classic Twilight Zone and you really feel for Jack's character, the struggles (some self-inflicted) with for instance alcohol, that have stunted his musical career and ability to have meaningful relationships.
One of the things that impressed me about this episode was Jack Klugman's acting, especially his ability to convey emotion without saying a thing! Two scenes in particular: a. where he reluctantly hocks his trumpet at the pawn store. Acting students...look at his anguish as he hocks the trumpet. Amazing. b. where he with much relief gets his trumpet back and redeems himself. This stuff should be shown in all acting schools, and Jack trumps (pardon the pun) it big time.
One of the things that impressed me about this episode was Jack Klugman's acting, especially his ability to convey emotion without saying a thing! Two scenes in particular: a. where he reluctantly hocks his trumpet at the pawn store. Acting students...look at his anguish as he hocks the trumpet. Amazing. b. where he with much relief gets his trumpet back and redeems himself. This stuff should be shown in all acting schools, and Jack trumps (pardon the pun) it big time.