The Changing of the Guard(1 Jun. 1962)The Twilight Zone The Changing of the Guard(original title).Professor Ellis Fowler has been teaching at the Rock Spring School for Boys for a great many years. In fact, he taught the grandfather of one of his current students. Just before Christmas however, he's told by the headmaster that his contract will not be renewed for the new year. Despondent, he returns home convinced that his life has been wasted and decides to end it all. Before he can do so however, his is visited by some very special students from the past who give him cause to reconsider. Written bygarykmcd... Synopsis The Changing of the Guard(1 Jun. 1962)The Twilight Zone The Changing of the Guard(original title)
Movie Title: The Changing of the Guard(1 Jun. 1962)The Twilight Zone The Changing of the Guard(original title)
Run Time: 25 min
Rating: 8.1 / 10
Genres: Fantasy |Horror |Mystery |Sci-Fi |Thriller
Release Date: 1 June 1962 (USA)
Director: Robert Ellis Miller
Writer: Rod Serling,Rod Serling (creator)... and other credits
Actor: Donald Pleasence,Liam Sullivan,Philippa Bevans
I've lost count of the number of times I've seen this particular episode and it always always always chokes me up when I see it. It's worse now that I'm older, but I figure that that's due to our becoming more emotionally incontinent as we age.
I've a teacher from 35 years ago who's still alive who I continue to be close to. The episode is a great reminder to everyone to find the teacher that made a difference to their life and thank them for the ways in which they made your life better. (You have no idea how good it'll make them feel.)
One other great thing about this episode is the pleasure of seeing the late Donald Pleasance doing anything. Honestly, he could've read a phone book on camera for half an hour and it'd be worth watching. :)
