Episode guide

S1·E12 What You Need

Name: What You Need
Released: 1959-12-25
Duration: 26 min
Cast: Ernest Truex, Steve Cochran, Read Morgan, William Edmonson, Doris Karnes

Episode: Season 1, Episode 12
Air Date: December 25, 1959
Runtime: 26 minutes
Director: Alvin Ganzer
Writers: Rod Serling, Lewis Padgett
Score: 7.7/10 (44 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired December 25, 1959 26 min ★ 7.7/10 · 44 TMDB votes

Synopsis

A two-bit thug thinks he's found the key to a better life in an old sidewalk salesman who has the uncanny ability to tell people what they need the most.

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Director & writers

Rod SerlingWriterLewis PadgettWriterAlvin GanzerDirector

Guest stars

Ernest TruexPedott

Steve CochranFred Renard

Read MorganLefty

William EdmonsonBartender

Doris KarnesWoman

Fred KrugerMan on Street

Norman SturgisHotel Clerk

Juney EllisWoman on Street (uncredited)

Frank LoganWaiter (uncredited)

Mark SundayPhotographer (uncredited)

Arlene MartelGirl in Bar

Ron NymanPolice Officer

John PedriniMan on Street

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 12 of The Twilight Zone air?

Season 1, Episode 12 ('What You Need') originally aired on December 25, 1959.

How long is Season 1 Episode 12 ('What You Need')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 26 minutes.

What happens in The Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 12?

A two-bit thug thinks he's found the key to a better life in an old sidewalk salesman who has the uncanny ability to tell people what they need the most....

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