Stranded in the remote mountain town of Peaceful Valley, reporter Philip Redfield looks on in amazement as a dog and cat seemingly vanish into thin air. Apparently, Peaceful Valley houses some sort of deep dark secret -- which has naturally aroused Redfield's journalistic instincts. He may, however, have trouble filing his story -- the locals have made certain that he is unable to leave town, now or ever. This hour-long
Twilight Zone installment also features future
Star Trek regular
James Doohan and child actress Susanne Cupito, who went on to adult prominence as
Morgan Brittany. Written by
Charles Beaumont, "Valley of the Shadow" first aired January 17, 1963. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide