EPISODEAWAnd When the Sky Was Opened1959

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And When the Sky Was Opened

Name: And When the Sky Was Opened
Genre: anthology, SF, suspense/thriller, cult classic
Released: 1959-12-11
Cast: Rod Taylor, Jim Hutton, Sue Randall, Maxine Cooper, Charles Aidman

30m episode runtime

From The Twilight Zone

195930manthology • SF • suspense/thriller • cult classic

A 30-minute anthology episode from The Twilight Zone, Season 1, Episode 11.

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Richard Matheson was first represented on the Twilight Zone with the December 11, 1959 episode "And When the Sky Was Opened," adapted by Rod Serling from Matheson's short story "Disappearing Act." After an experimental space flight crash-lands, the three crew members -- who have miraculously survived -- begin experiencing strange sensations. As the episode develops, it becomes obvious that no one but the crewmen have any memory of the crash. . .and before long, no one has any memory whatsoever of the crew itself! This tricky, complex set-up was brilliantly handled by director Douglas Heyes (making his own Twilight Zone debut) and by a topnotch cast, including Rod Taylor, Jim Hutton, and Charles Aidman as the benighted astronauts (also, keep an eye out for Sue Randall, aka "Miss Landers" on Leave It to Beaver.

Episode Facts

Release DateDecember 11, 1959

Runtime30m

LanguageEnglish

Genresanthology, SF, suspense/thriller, cult classic

DirectorDouglas Heyes

ProducerRod Serling, Buck Houghton

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Seasons5

Episodes341

Avg Episode32m

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How long is And When the Sky Was Opened?

And When the Sky Was Opened runs for 30m for this episode.

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The primary language listed for this title is English.

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It is tagged under anthology, SF, suspense/thriller, cult classic.

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This series currently shows 341 episodes across 5 seasons, about 183h 24m total.

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