Salvadore Ross (Don Gordon) is a jerk and a user. While he says he wants Leah his wife, she and her father know he's NOT good husband material as he's so selfish. When he is rejected, he angrily smashes his hand and breaks it. In the hospital, Ross meets an old guy (J.Patrick O'Malley) who has a bad cough. In passing, the old guy says he'd gladly his cough for young Ross' broken hand. Oddly, the next day, the two wake up to find that this is EXACTLY what happens! What happens next is pretty cool, as Ross uses this new talent to make deals with everyone--making himself rich and seemingly happy in the process.
This is a pretty cool episode and filled with irony. As a result, it's well worth seeing. Also, if you like Gordon (a very good but mostly forgotten actor today), this same year he made what was the very best episode of the original "Outer Limits"--"The Invisibles". 1964 was a very good year for this talented guy.
This is a pretty cool episode and filled with irony. As a result, it's well worth seeing. Also, if you like Gordon (a very good but mostly forgotten actor today), this same year he made what was the very best episode of the original "Outer Limits"--"The Invisibles". 1964 was a very good year for this talented guy.