Monthly Archives: November 2014

Episode 27 – “The Big Tall Wish”

Posted on November 4, 2014 by traiger

“If you wish hard enough, it will come true.” Henry, a kid who idolizes Bolly, a has-been prize-fighter, issues the Big Tall Wish, and changes the outcome of Bolly’s latest fight from a loss to a win.  But the wish … Continue reading →

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Episode 26 – “The Execution”

Posted on November 3, 2014 by traiger

Serling refers to the execution of an unrepentant murderer as “a necktie party,” but the characterization belies the seriousness of the subject, which is justice.  The episode paints a stark contrast: a changing world, transformed by technology from the late … Continue reading →

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