27th episode of the 1st season of The Twilight Zone
"The Big Tall Wish"
The Twilight Zone episode
Ivan Dixon, Steven Perry and Kim Hamilton in a specially posed publicity shot for "The Big Tall Wish"
Episode no.
Season 1 Episode 27
Directed by
Ron Winston
Written by
Rod Serling
Featured music
Jerry Goldsmith with harmonica solos
Production code
173-3630
Original air date
April 8, 1960 (1960-04-08)
Guest appearances
Ivan Dixon as Bolie Jackson
Stephen Perry as Henry Temple
Kim Hamilton as Frances Temple
Walter Burke as Joe Mizell
Charles Horvath as Joey Consiglio
Carl McIntire as Announcer
Episode chronology
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