Something different from Rod Serling, all about a super duper left handed pitcher who helps a hapless baseball team --because he has NO heart, NO compassion? Now the question. What if he has heart and compassion?
Watch the rest, and especially the bewildered (if not astounded!) Jack Warden as the team skipper. Accolades to the good old team doctor, well played by Abraham Sofaer. Sofaer was born in Burma and had one long career, playing distinguished gentemen in several classic films, one after the other. He is perfect for this role as the doc who "changes" things. Rod Serling's ace in the hole!
A must see, even if you're not a baseball fan with some laugh out loud situations, even for the TWILIGHT ZONE. I do agree with the last reviewer, this does come off as a Damon Runyon-eque tale with some fun characters, and could have had possibilities for a movie. The material is there. Also look for character actor Rusty Lane, a staple in many westerns, often in ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S tv show.
From SEASON 1 EPISODE 35 remastered CBS dvd box set.
Watch the rest, and especially the bewildered (if not astounded!) Jack Warden as the team skipper. Accolades to the good old team doctor, well played by Abraham Sofaer. Sofaer was born in Burma and had one long career, playing distinguished gentemen in several classic films, one after the other. He is perfect for this role as the doc who "changes" things. Rod Serling's ace in the hole!
A must see, even if you're not a baseball fan with some laugh out loud situations, even for the TWILIGHT ZONE. I do agree with the last reviewer, this does come off as a Damon Runyon-eque tale with some fun characters, and could have had possibilities for a movie. The material is there. Also look for character actor Rusty Lane, a staple in many westerns, often in ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S tv show.
From SEASON 1 EPISODE 35 remastered CBS dvd box set.