THE TWILIGHT ZONE (1960) | CLASSIC TV REACTION | Season 1 Episode 30 | A Stop At Willoughby

Welcome to the thirtieth episode of The Twilight Zone titled, "A Stop At Willoughby" This week we continue our journey to episode 156 in The Twilight Zone classic series.
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[@neneshubby]

This was a theme Rod Serling visited again and again in his writing. The idea of dealing with the pressure of a high profile job and escaping into one's past somehow. Serling was a highly driven man and was constantly dealing with pressure. Some of it was his battles with the networks but most of it was self inflicted pressure. By the time he died he was reportedly drinking more, having marriage problems and seeing a psychiatrist. When he died on the operating table he looked much older than his 50 years.

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

Trying to keep up with life's pressures sometimes can definitely age a person, it's too bad some feel that much pressure and feel trapped.

[@TheSunsetjames]

Have you ever thought that when you started watching the early Twilight Zones, in your young age, whether you watched it in the 50's, 60',s 70's, or whenever, that you never ever thought it was trying to tell you something important to your life? You always thought it was just entertainment? Then you become very old in your life and start realizing the Twilight Zone was trying to warn you but you didn't listen. Sadly, you may have realized it was too late. It's like since the Twilight Zone started we were all put into the Twilight Zone.

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

Sounds like a twilight zone episode in itself lol

[@jamesdrynan]

Apparently Serling's favorite episode from first season. Howard Smith's " Push, push, push! " is awesome. As usual, Serling incorporates classic irony in the finale. The funeral home's name is, of course, Willoughby.

[@brandee74]

I like your interpretations of the episode. It seems like he valued being at Willoughby more than the life he was living, as if it was a positive escape from a negative reality. Who wouldn’t, a nagging wife at home, and a boardroom of cranky old men, versus a quaint happy little town where everyone knows your name.

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

Lol yeah. Definitely not hard to want to escape his life for sure.

[@DamnQuilty]

This is my favorite episode.

[@debbieanne7962]

You’re making me feel hot all rugged up as it’s summer here in Australia. Great episode imo. Push, push, push gets stuck in your head! Loved that Willoughby and Sons were the funeral directors that picked up Garts body at the finale

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

Just a few more months and our spring will be here in the US. This episode will probably rank in my top 5 so far. I really liked the twist at the end. Caught me by surprise,

[@brandee74]

I looked up the door handle in the middle of the door. It apparently proved more security with a crossbar across the door for more reinforced support. Very interesting. Seems odd for sure.

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

Nice. Always seemed odd to me but that does make sense.

[@user-tm3fi4oc9v]

I think Willoughby is his version of heaven. BTW I'm sorry you are cold there , I am retired and live the USA winter month in Tanzania Africa, pretty hot here.

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

Nice. Would be awesome to visit I'm sure. No worries though, I don't mind the cold.

[@matchu.j]

Yeah they had a 24 hour TZ marathon...on my local station... the way this is edited reminds me of mystery science theatre minus the robots...I could take a hit and hang out with this guy..

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

Pass the J! ;)

[@godisluv-sw9hf]

Love your reactions brotha, second season got some great episodes, definitely Looking forward to that. 👍

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

Awesome. Glad you're enjoying the reaction and commentary my friend. Looking forward to continuing on.

[@elmermedina1713]

Oliver Misrel: push, push, push! Gart Williams: I'M NOT PREGNANT!

[@alecwerber5259]

This is my hometown! I still live here, love your reaction💛

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

Thank. Appreciate the comment. lol awesome you live there.

[@psparks3419]

That's actor Tim Daly's father James in the lead role! Both very talented men.

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

Nice. Thanks for letting me know. Nice bit of trivia.

[@JustinK21]

Honestly I love this series please keep it up. 👍

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

Will do, Justin. Thanks for the comment.

[@jtoland2333]

We may long for a slower, simpler time. But every era had their problems. For example, think of what life would be like without our medical and dental advances. If I had lived 100 years ago, I would have died in childbirth. Maybe we should take the good things from the past, and make those things a part of our culture today; Good manners, slowing down and visiting people in person rather than on the phone. And let's bring back childhood, and give our kids something good to look back on. I honestly think if enough of us do this individually, we could pull it off.

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

Yeah. Every generation definitely has its own issues for certain, today's world is just too fast paced for my liking when you compare it to just 50 years ago, let alone 100, but with positives there are always negatives to go with it like worse healthcare, food, etc. thanks for the comment.

[@GhostDaddy87]

1st vid im watching of yours. i lIke it, new sub. Beyond Belief Fact or Fiction was good too

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

Thanks for the sub. I used to watch Beyond Belief all the time. Fun show.

[@GhostDaddy87]

well still here binging your ttz series, lol@@MindMazeEntertainment

[@MindMazeEntertainment]

@@GhostDaddy87 Enjoy.