True! How many of us kids back in the day watched this episode during a long hot summer... Scary stuff, and today with talk about climate change, it's a certifiable Rod Serling classic. Truthfully, Rod wrote in later years that a lot of ideas came to him from everyday situations. So there's a good chance, one uncomfortable summer day for him may have been the starting point. Interesting.
I agree with the last reviewer, credit also goes to director Anton Leader, who directed everything from cop shows to sitcoms, and with style. He works his magic with Lois Nettleton, in this case playing a young woman seemingly trapped in her apartment building and the horrific situation outside -- the earth reportedly moving closer to the sun! Not quite climate change, but pretty darn close enough.
One genuine claustrophobic tale, which was Serling's specialty, and with great support from veteran actress Betty Garde, playing Lois' faithful neighbor. For all us movie buffs, Betty is best remembered for playing a killer in the classic womens prison film, CAGED. A great supporting actress who should have won an Oscar. Look for comedian Ned Glass as a repairman.
Lois Nettleton should have gotten an Emmy. She is memorable.
You ain't seen nothing yet until the dark comedy ending. You have to chuckle. Rod Serling, like Hitchcock, always had the last laugh. Required TZ viewing for all ages with air conditioning. SEASON 3 EPISODE 10 remastered/CBS.
I agree with the last reviewer, credit also goes to director Anton Leader, who directed everything from cop shows to sitcoms, and with style. He works his magic with Lois Nettleton, in this case playing a young woman seemingly trapped in her apartment building and the horrific situation outside -- the earth reportedly moving closer to the sun! Not quite climate change, but pretty darn close enough.
One genuine claustrophobic tale, which was Serling's specialty, and with great support from veteran actress Betty Garde, playing Lois' faithful neighbor. For all us movie buffs, Betty is best remembered for playing a killer in the classic womens prison film, CAGED. A great supporting actress who should have won an Oscar. Look for comedian Ned Glass as a repairman.
Lois Nettleton should have gotten an Emmy. She is memorable.
You ain't seen nothing yet until the dark comedy ending. You have to chuckle. Rod Serling, like Hitchcock, always had the last laugh. Required TZ viewing for all ages with air conditioning. SEASON 3 EPISODE 10 remastered/CBS.