The Twilight Zone: Escape Clause (1959)
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Hypochondriac Walter Bedecker (David Wayne) would do anything to feel better -- including making a deal with the Devil. When His Satanic Majesty makes an appearance in the form of the jovial Mr. Cadwallader (Thomas Gomez), Walter enters into a contract whereby he will be given perfect health and immortality. Unfortunately, Walter soon discovers that eternal life isn't all it's cracked up to be, while his wife Ethel suffers spectacularly from Walter's efforts to "spice up" his existence. Several 1960s TV icons appear in supporting roles, including commercial "stars" Virginia Christine (aka Mrs. Olsen) and Dick Wilson) (Mr. Whipple), The Beverly Hillbillies' Raymond Bailey, and McHale's Navy's Joe Flynn. First telecast November 6, 1959, "Escape Clause" was written by Rod Serling. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- David Wayne - Walter Bedecker
- Virginia Christine - Ethel Bedecker
- Joe Flynn - Adjuster #2
- Raymond Bailey - Doctor
- Nesdon Booth - Guard
- Thomas Gomez - Mr. Cadwallader
- Dick Wilson - Adjuster #1
- George Baxter - Judge
- Wendell Holmes - Cooper
- Allan Lurie - Subway Guard
- Director(s):
- Mitchell Leisen
- Writer(s):
- Rod Serling
- Producer(s):
- Buck Houghton
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