Episode guide

S1·E5 Walking Distance

Name: Walking Distance
Released: 1959-10-30
Duration: 26 min
Cast: Frank Overton, Gig Young, Irene Tedrow, Pat O'Malley, Michael Montgomery

Episode: Season 1, Episode 5
Air Date: October 30, 1959
Runtime: 26 minutes
Director: Robert Stevens
Writer: Rod Serling
Score: 7.8/10 (62 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired October 30, 1959 26 min ★ 7.8/10 · 62 TMDB votes

Synopsis

A stressed advertising executive, driving through the country, leaves his car and starts to walk toward his hometown, Homewood. He finds things exactly as they were when he was a child.

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Director & writers

Robert StevensDirectorRod SerlingWriter

Guest stars

Frank OvertonRobert Sloan

Gig YoungMartin Sloan

Irene TedrowMrs. Sloan

Pat O'MalleyMr. Wilson

Michael MontgomeryYoung Marty

Ron HowardWilcox Boy

Byron FoulgerCharlie

Sheridan ComerateGas Station Attendant

Joe CoreySoda Jerk

Buzz MartinTeenager

Nan PetersonWoman in Park

Bill ErwinWilcox (uncredited)

Noble 'Kid' ChissellMan in Park

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 5 of The Twilight Zone air?

Season 1, Episode 5 ('Walking Distance') originally aired on October 30, 1959.

How long is Season 1 Episode 5 ('Walking Distance')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 26 minutes.

What happens in The Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 5?

A stressed advertising executive, driving through the country, leaves his car and starts to walk toward his hometown, Homewood. He finds things exactly as they were when he was a child....

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