No one else but goofy Ed Wynn (a radio prioneer and comedian in his day) could play this role. An incredible episode, and gets you kind of thinking about your own life... Only in this case, will it all end on time?
10 Stars.
Wynn plays a kindly sidewalk vender who has a date with death. Murray Hamilton is perfect as MR. DEATH, who comes into Wynn's life, prepping him for what's to come. What a gentlemanly thing to do!
As Rod Serling would have it, it gets a little more complicated as the story goes along. Wynn befriends a neighborhood girl (who may also die) and bargains with Mr. Death. OR should we say, tries to fake him out BIG time! Wouldn't that be nice.
It's also campy fun as to the way Mr. Death breaks down the exceptions to the rule. 1. Should you be a scientist on the brink of a major discovery. 2. A person with a family who needs your support. OR 3. UNFINISHED business that needs to be finished? Those three EXCEPTIONS may keep you alive awhile longer?
Absolutely incredible. One of the very best from SEASON 1, EPISODE 2. Remastered. Thanks to METV for running this outstanding show late night.
10 Stars.
Wynn plays a kindly sidewalk vender who has a date with death. Murray Hamilton is perfect as MR. DEATH, who comes into Wynn's life, prepping him for what's to come. What a gentlemanly thing to do!
As Rod Serling would have it, it gets a little more complicated as the story goes along. Wynn befriends a neighborhood girl (who may also die) and bargains with Mr. Death. OR should we say, tries to fake him out BIG time! Wouldn't that be nice.
It's also campy fun as to the way Mr. Death breaks down the exceptions to the rule. 1. Should you be a scientist on the brink of a major discovery. 2. A person with a family who needs your support. OR 3. UNFINISHED business that needs to be finished? Those three EXCEPTIONS may keep you alive awhile longer?
Absolutely incredible. One of the very best from SEASON 1, EPISODE 2. Remastered. Thanks to METV for running this outstanding show late night.