First telecast May 6, 1960, A Stop at Willoughby was scripter
Rod Serling's favorite of the first-season
Twilight Zone episodes. Plagued by a pushy boss (Howard I. Smith) and a vitriolic wife (Patricia Donahue), ulcerated businessman Gart Williams (
James Daly) briefly dozes off while taking the commuter train home. When he awakens, the train has changed to a 19th century model -- as has the conductor, who invites Williams to get off at the peaceful, picture-postcard town of Willoughby. Watch for future
Archie Bunker's Place regular Jason Wingreen in a small role. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide