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The Twilight Zone S1E8 — Act Break / The Burning Man / Dealer's Choice

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The Twilight Zone•Season 1•Episode 8

Act Break / The Burning Man / Dealer's Choice

6.7/10 · 514 votesNov 15, 198549 min

Ranked #18 of 24 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

A landlord hounds a playwright named Maury for his rent. When the playwright's partner dies of a heart attack, he wishes he could become the greatest playwright ever. Maury is transported back in time and meets Shakespeare. During a heat wave in the 1930's a mother

Directed byWes Craven

Written byDonald Todd, Ray Bradbury

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Season 1 Episodes24

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Act Break / The Burning Man / Dealer's Choice

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Cast1

Charles Aidman

Charles Aidman

Narrator (voice)

Crew3

Donald Todd

Donald Todd

Writer

Wes Craven

Wes Craven

Director

Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Act Break / The Burning Man / Dealer's Choice" is episode 8 of The Twilight Zone season 1. It scored 6.7/10 from 514 votes, ranking #18 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Wes Craven and written by Donald Todd, Ray Bradbury, it aired on November 15, 1985.

Next: E9 · Dead Woman's Shoes / Wong's Lost and Found Emporium Best of Season 1