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The Twilight Zone (1985)/A Little Peace and Quiet

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A Little Peace and Quiet
Season 1, Episode 1B
Airdate September 27, 1985
Written by James Crocker
Directed by Wes Craven
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A Little Peace and Quiet is part of the first episode of the first season of The Twilight Zone.

Starring: Melinda Dillon (Penny), Greg Mullavey (Russell)

Featuring: Virginia Keehne (Susan), Brittany Wilson (Janet), Joshua Harris (Russ, Jr.), Judith Barsi (Bertie), Claire Nono (Newscaster), Elma Veronda Jackson (1st Shopper), Pamela Gordon (2nd Shopper), Laura Waterbury (3rd Shopper), Todd Allen (Preppy Man), Isabelle Walker (Preppy Woman)

Uncredited: Charles Aidman (Narrator)

Contents

Plot Overview

A beleaguered housewife is desperate for some time to herself and soon gets it when she finds a necklace that allows her to freeze time.

Notes

Trivia

The Show

Behind the Scenes

Allusions and References

  • The titles on marquee at the end of the episode are for the 1964 films Fail Safe and Dr. Strangelove, which serves as a dark joke given the ending since both are about nuclear war.

Memorable Moments

Goofs

  • Throughout the episode, frozen people can still be seen moving slightly.

Quotes