Gentle and easygoing writer Gregory West (well played by Keenan Wynn) has the ability to control and alter reality by simply speaking into his dictation machine. However, his shrewish wife Victoria (a deliciously bitchy performance by Phyllis Kirk) thinks Gregory is just crazy instead.
Director Ralph Nelson keeps the enjoyable story moving along at a zippy pace and maintains a likable lighthearted tone throughout. Richard Matheson's breezy script has a lot of fun with the concept of a writer's imagination running amuck and makes a nice point about man's basic need for compassionate companionship. Mary LaRoche's endearing portrayal of Gregory's sweet and fetching fantasy woman Mary adds an extra charming quality. Moreover, Victoria's snarky put downs of Gregory positively bristle with sharp sarcastic bite. Better still, Rod Serling even makes an inspired cameo as himself. A really cute and amusing show.
Director Ralph Nelson keeps the enjoyable story moving along at a zippy pace and maintains a likable lighthearted tone throughout. Richard Matheson's breezy script has a lot of fun with the concept of a writer's imagination running amuck and makes a nice point about man's basic need for compassionate companionship. Mary LaRoche's endearing portrayal of Gregory's sweet and fetching fantasy woman Mary adds an extra charming quality. Moreover, Victoria's snarky put downs of Gregory positively bristle with sharp sarcastic bite. Better still, Rod Serling even makes an inspired cameo as himself. A really cute and amusing show.