The Twilight Zone (TV Series)
The Once and Future King/A Saucer of Loneliness (1986)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 0min
- Drama, Fantasy
- 27 Sep 1986
- TV Episode
"The Once and Future King": Elvis impersonator Gary Pitkin finds himself transported back to Elvis' time after a car accident. "A Saucer of Loneliness": Shy, lonely Margaret receives a private message from a flying saucer.
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Cast
| Jeff Yagher | ... |
Gary Pitkin / Elvis Presley (segment "The Once and Future King")
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| Lisa Jane Persky | ... |
Sandra (segment "The Once and Future King")
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| Red West | ... |
Mr. Harris (segment "The Once and Future King")
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| Paul Eiding | ... |
Sam Phillips (segment "The Once and Future King")
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Banks Harper | ... |
Marion Keisker (segment "The Once and Future King")
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Brian Hatton | ... |
Bill (segment "The Once and Future King")
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| Mitch Carter | ... |
Scotty (segment "The Once and Future King")
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| Cynthia Sanders | ... |
Waitress (segment "The Once and Future King")
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Nancy Throckmorton | ... |
Barmaid (segment "The Once and Future King")
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| Shelley Duvall | ... |
Margaret (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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| Richard Libertini | ... |
Beach Man (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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| Nan Martin | ... |
Margaret's Mother (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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| Edith Diaz | ... |
Religious Woman (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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| Andrew Masset | ... |
Margaret's Date (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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| Mari Gorman | ... |
Jill (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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Myrna White | ... |
Psychiatrist (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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| Michael Zand | ... |
Clerk (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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| Brixton Karnes | ... |
Boyfriend (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
(as Brick Karnes)
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| James Edward Thomas | ... |
Hank Charles (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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| Bruno Alexander | ... |
Officer (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
(as Bruno Aclin)
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Laura Harlan | ... |
Waitress (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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Geoff Witcher | ... |
Anchorman (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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Mary Ingersoll | ... |
Reporter #1 (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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| David Hayward | ... |
Reporter #2 (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
(as David Grant Hayward)
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| Shannon Lee Avnsoe | ... |
Reporter #3 (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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| J. Omar Hansen | ... |
Reporter #4 (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")
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Jeff Dandurand | ... |
Kid on Beach (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John D. Hancock | ... | (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") (directed by) (as John Hancock) |
| Jim McBride | ... | (segment "The Once and Future King") (directed by) |
Written by
| Rod Serling | ... | (created by) |
| George R.R. Martin | ... | (segment "The Once and Future King") (teleplay by) |
| Bryce Maritano | ... | (segment "The Once and Future King") (story by) |
| David Gerrold | ... | (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") (teleplay by) |
| Theodore Sturgeon | ... | (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") (based on the short story by) |
| Rockne S. O'Bannon | ... | (story consultant) |
Produced by
| Howard Brock | ... | associate producer |
| Philip DeGuere Jr. | ... | executive producer (as Philip DeGuere) |
| Harvey Frand | ... | producer |
| Anthony Lawrence | ... | supervising producer |
| Nancy Lawrence | ... | supervising producer |
| Hali Paul | ... | associate producer |
| Ken Swor | ... | line producer |
| Paul L. Tucker | ... | production executive (as Paul Tucker) |
Music by
| Robert Folk | ... | (segment "'A Saucer of Loneliness'") (music by) |
| Richard Stone | ... | (segment "'The Once and Future King'") (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Bradford May | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Tom Pryor | ... | (segment "'The Once and Future King'") (edited by) |
| Greg Wong | ... | (segment "'A Saucer of Loneliness'") (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Michael Rubin | ... | post-production coordinator |
Production Design by
| John B. Mansbridge | ... | (as John Mansbridge) |
Set Decoration by
| Robert L. Zilliox | ... | (as Robert Zilliox) |
Costume Design by
| Robert M. Moore | ... | (as Robert Moore) |
Makeup Department
| Gloria Montemayor | ... | hair stylist |
| Jack Wilson | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Cosmas P. Bolger | ... | post-production executive |
| Ann Kindberg | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael J. Dmytryk | ... | first assistant director (as Mike Dmytryk) |
| Dawn Easterling | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Jim Zemansky | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| John Adams | ... | sound editor |
| David Cantu | ... | sound editor |
| Lowell Harris | ... | production sound mixer |
| Mickey Hart | ... | sound design supervisor |
| Phillip Seretti | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David John West | ... | sound effects editor |
| Rand Wetherwax | ... | sound design programmer (as Rand Weatherwax) |
Special Effects by
| Kam Cooney | ... | special effects coordinator (as M. Kam Cooney) |
Visual Effects by
| Bruno George | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Jim Michaels | ... | visual effects producer |
| Fred Raimondi | ... | compositor |
| David Sosalla | ... | visual effects coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Joseph Capshaw | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Michael May | ... | second assistant camera (as Michael P. May) |
| Lionel Portugal | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
| Penny Ellers | ... | (segment "'The Once and Future King'") casting by |
| Joyce Robinson | ... | (segment "'The Once and Future King'") casting by |
| Gary M. Zuckerbrod | ... | (segment "'A Saucer of Loneliness'") casting by |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Judith Grant | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Orin Kennedy | ... | location manager |
| Denis McCallion | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Marius Constant | ... | composer: original theme |
| Robert Drasnin | ... | music supervisor |
| Grateful Dead | ... | composer: new title theme (as The Grateful Dead) |
| Ronnie McDowell | ... | performer: Elvis vocals |
| Richard Nash | ... | musician: trombone |
| James Ritz | ... | Elvis vocals supervised by (as Jim Ritz) |
| Merl Saunders | ... | composer: new title theme |
| Henry Sigismonti | ... | musician: french horn |
| Robert Takagi | ... | music editor (as Robert Y. Takagi) |
| Richie Zito | ... | music consultant |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kenneth Gilbert | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Alan Brennert | ... | executive story consultant |
| Bernadette Caulfield | ... | production coordinator |
| George R.R. Martin | ... | story editor |
| Rockne S. O'Bannon | ... | story consultant |
| Rebecca Parr Cioffi | ... | story editor (as Rebecca Parr) |
| Martin Pasko | ... | story editor |
| Reid Reilich | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Theodore Sturgeon | ... | in memory of |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | "A Saucer of Loneliness" is dedicated to the memory of Theodore Sturgeon, who wrote the 1953 short story of the same name on which it was based. See more » |
| Goofs | In "The Once and Future King", Gary Pitkin picks up a copy of "The Commercial Appeal" and sees that the date is Monday July 3, 1954, which was actually a Saturday. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Memphis Melody - July 3, 1954 (1993). See more » |
| Soundtracks | That's Alright, Mama See more » |
| Crazy Credits | "The Cooperation of the Elvis Presley Estate and Elvis Presley Enterprises Is Greatly Appreciated" See more » |
| Quotes |
Margaret (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness"):
You know who I am, don't you? You want to know what the saucer said. Beach Man (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness"): I already know that. 'There is, in certain living souls, a loneliness unspeakable, so great it must be shared as company is shared by lesser beings. Such a loneliness is mine. And know by this that an immensity is one lonelier than you.' And it's addressed: 'To the loneliest one'. Margaret (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness"): How did you know? Beach Man (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness"): That's what you put in the bottles, isn't it? Margaret (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness"): It was the only thing in my life I could call my own... the only thing I could give to anybody. I just couldn't take it anymore. I'd throw a bottle into the sea... and out went a part of my own loneliness. Beach Man (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness"): I found it. I found it. And it made a difference, it really did. When I read it, I knew somehow this was connected to the saucer. And when I read the words... it's like a song... I'm not explaining this right, I know. Margaret (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness"): On, no, it's fine. Your people thought the saucer was a ship or a weapon, but it wasn't. It was a bottle with a message inside. Only it had a much bigger ocean to cross... all of space. And without much chance of anybody finding it... but still someone sent it out. See more » |