The Twilight Zone - Season 1 - Eps 20: Profile in Silver / Button, Button

1986-03-0749 min⭐ 7.738/10

A researcher from the future, a descendent of President John F. Kennedy goes back in time to witness his ancestor's death, and inadvertently changes history by saving the President. The researcher accidentally gives away the fact that he is from the future, as Kennedy is "pursued" by a series of hurricanes. A mysterious man offers a couple a bizarre deal: if they will push a button on a box that will kill one person they don't know, they will get a million dollars. After some contemplation, the couple goes ahead and pushes the button. The man tells them that they will indeed get the money. And somewhere, sometime, another couple will get the same box, and the same offer...

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About The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

Title: The Twilight Zone

First Air Date: 1985-09-27

Last Air Date: 1989-04-15

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.738/10 (from 223 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 4

Total Episodes: 65

Network: CBS

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery

Production Companies: London Films Productions, Atlantis Films, CBS, Persistence of Vision Films

Synopsis

This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.

Cast

Robin Ward

Robin Ward

Narrator (voice)

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