Joe Mantell practically does a one-man job in this film. Aside from brief appearances by William Gordon (George) at the beginning and end of the episode, it's all Mantell. He plays Jackie Rhoades--a weaselly little pipsqueak who is a loser in every sense of the word. He's been in jail several times and unless he turns his life around, he's heading back--as he's been ordered by George to graduate up from petty crimes to the big time--murder! However, after George leaves, the weirdness occurs--the reflection he sees in the mirror begins arguing with him--telling him he's sick of the way Jackie has destroyed his life!! What follows is a very long monologue between the two men--both of which are Jackie. One is the weak little parasite--the other is the good and decent man residing within who wants to come out to stay. It's all very weird but it's also interesting seeing this interesting battle between Jackie and his conscience...or is it his conscience?! Overall, while there are few twists of the usual "Twilight Zone" touches, this one is notable just for its fine acting. By the way, if you think you may have seen Mantell before, I recognized him as the best friend of the title character in the movie version of MARTY--for which Mantell received a Best Supporting Actor nomination.
