The Twilight Zone (TV Series)
Little Boy Lost/Wish Bank/Nightcrawlers (1985)
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- TV-PG
- 48min
- Drama, Fantasy
- 18 Oct 1985
- TV Episode
Struggling with a major life decision, Carol Shelton meets a boy who seems to be stalking her. Shopper Janice Hammond buys an antique oil lamp that can grant wishes. Drifter Price shares his Vietnam War memories with diner patrons.
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Cast
| Season Hubley | ... |
Carol Shelton (segment "Little Boy Lost")
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| Nicolas Surovy | ... |
Greg (segment "Little Boy Lost")
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| Scott Grimes | ... |
Kenny (segment "Little Boy Lost")
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| Nancy Kyes | ... |
Frumpy Housewife (segment "Little Boy Lost")
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| Dee Wallace | ... |
Janice Hammond (segment "Wish Bank")
(as Dee Wallace-Stone)
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| Julie Carmen | ... |
Mary Ellen Bradshaw (segment "Wish Bank")
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| Peter Land | ... |
Mr. Brent (segment "Wish Bank")
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| Harvey Vernon | ... |
Willoughby (segment "Wish Bank")
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Julie Payne | ... |
Clerk (segment "Wish Bank")
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| Scott Paulin | ... |
Price (segment "Nightcrawlers")
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James Whitmore Jr. | ... |
Sheriff Dennis Wells (segment "Nightcrawlers")
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| Robert Swan | ... |
Bob (segment "Nightcrawlers")
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| Exene Cervenka | ... |
Waitress (segment "Nightcrawlers")
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| Sandy Martin | ... |
Lindy (segment "Nightcrawlers")
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| Bobby Bass | ... |
Ray (segment "Nightcrawlers")
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| Matt Levin | ... |
Ricky (segment "Nightcrawlers")
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| Charles Aidman | ... |
Narrator (segment "Little Boy Lost") (voice)
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Diane Sommerfield | ... |
Gina Craig (uncredited)
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Joey Sotello | ... |
Paramedic (segment "Nightcrawlers") (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Rick Friedberg | ... | (segment "Wish Bank") (directed by) |
| William Friedkin | ... | (segment "Nightcrawlers") (directed by) |
| Tommy Lee Wallace | ... | (segment "Little Boy Lost") (directed by) |
Written by
| Rod Serling | ... | (created by) |
| Lynn Barker | ... | (segment "Little Boy Lost") (written by) |
| Michael Cassutt | ... | (segment "Wish Bank") (written by) |
| Philip DeGuere Jr. | ... | (segment "Nightcrawlers") (teleplay by) |
| Robert R. McCammon | ... | (segment "Nightcrawlers") (based on the short story by) |
| Rockne S. O'Bannon | ... | (story editor) |
Produced by
| James Crocker | ... | supervising producer |
| Philip DeGuere Jr. | ... | executive producer (as Philip DeGuere) |
| Harvey Frand | ... | producer |
| James Heinz | ... | associate producer |
| Ken Swor | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Robert Drasnin | ... | (segment "'Little Boy Lost'") (music by) |
| Grateful Dead | ... | (segments "'Wish Bank'", "'Nightcrawlers'") (music by) |
| Merl Saunders | ... | (segments "'Wish Bank'", "'Nightcrawlers'") (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Bradford May | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jere Huggins | ... | (segment "'Nightcrawlers'") (edited by) |
| Michael McCroskey | ... | (segment "'Little Boy Lost'") (edited by) |
| Greg Wong | ... | (segments "'Little Boy Lost'", "'Wish Bank'") (edited by) |
| Marcy Levitas Hamilton | ... | (uncredited) |
Editorial Department
| Josef d'Bache-Kane | ... | assistant editor: Nightcrawlers |
| Marc Wielage | ... | telecine colorist |
| Jeff Cahn | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Jeffrey L. Goldstein | ... | (segment "Little Boy Lost") |
| Ward Preston | ... | (segments "Wish Bank", "Nightcrawlers") |
Set Decoration by
| Charles Pierce | ||
| Robert L. Zilliox | ||
Makeup Department
| Gloria Montemayor | ... | hair stylist |
| Ellen Powell | ... | hair stylist |
| Jack Wilson | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Cosmas P. Bolger | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Ken Swor | ... | production manager |
| Paul Wurtzel | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Paul Chavez | ... | second assistant director |
| Paul Deason | ... | first assistant director |
| Dawn Easterling | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| James Hegedus | ... | storyboard artist |
| Jim Zemansky | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Betsy Cohen | ... | acoustic consultant |
| Mike Dobie | ... | sound editor (as Michael Dobie) |
| Lowell Harris | ... | production sound mixer |
| Mickey Hart | ... | sound designer |
| Sam Horta | ... | sound editor |
| David John West | ... | sound effects editor |
Special Effects by
| Kam Cooney | ... | special effects coordinator (as M. Kam Cooney) |
Visual Effects by
| Bruno George | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Jim Michaels | ... | visual effects producer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Joseph Capshaw | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Bruce Macaulay | ... | still photographer |
| Lionel Portugal | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
| Harriet B. Helberg | ... | (segment "'Little Boy Lost'") casting (as Harriet Helberg) |
| Robert Weiner | ... | (segments "'Wish Bank'", "'Nightcrawlers'") executive in charge of casting (as Bob Weiner) |
| Gary M. Zuckerbrod | ... | (segments "'Wish Bank'", "'Nightcrawlers'") casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Leslie Joyce | ... | key costumer |
| Robert M. Moore | ... | costume supervisor (as Robert Moore) |
Location Management
| Orin Kennedy | ... | location manager |
| Denis McCallion | ... | location manager |
| George Spicer | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Marius Constant | ... | composer: original theme |
| Robert Drasnin | ... | music supervisor |
| Grateful Dead | ... | composer: new title theme |
| Huey Lewis | ... | musician: harmonica |
| Merl Saunders | ... | composer: new title theme |
| Robert Takagi | ... | music editor (as Robert Y. Takagi) |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Richard Nash | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Henry Sigismonti | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kenneth Gilbert | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Alan Brennert | ... | executive story consultant |
| Bernadette Caulfield | ... | production coordinator |
| Harlan Ellison | ... | creative consultant |
| Rockne S. O'Bannon | ... | story editor |
| Paul Tucker | ... | production executive |
| Mark Michaels | ... | post production consultant (uncredited) |
| Reid Reilich | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1985) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Colossal Pictures (titles)
Storyline
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"Little Boy Lost": A woman, struggling with the decision to settle down and raise a family or embrace her accelerating career, befriends a strange boy who seems to be stalking her. "Wish Bank": An antique oil lamp found at a yard sale brings new meaning to the warning, "be careful what you wish for." "Nightcrawlers": A troubled drifter with an unusual ability terrifies the inhabitants of a rural diner. Written by balkaster |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | "Wish Bank" is the series' first comedic episode. See more » |
| Goofs | Though the veteran's name is never revealed, the diner patrons simply stick to calling him "Price" after the waitress does, without knowing whether this is true. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in William Friedkin (2011). See more » |
| Quotes |
Carol Shelton:
[Beginning to realize who the boy is]
Your name isn't Kenny, is it? Kenny: It's whatever you want it to be. See more » |