Episode guide

S2·E2 The Man in the Bottle

Name: The Man in the Bottle
Released: 1960-10-07
Duration: 26 min
Cast: Olan Soule, Luther Adler, Joseph Ruskin, Vivi Janiss, Lisa Golm

Episode: Season 2, Episode 2
Air Date: October 7, 1960
Runtime: 26 minutes
Director: Don Medford
Writer: Rod Serling
Score: 6.9/10 (32 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired October 7, 1960 26 min ★ 6.9/10 · 32 TMDB votes

Synopsis

A discontented curio shop owner thinks he's finally found happiness when a genie he discovers in an old bottle grants him four wishes.

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Director & writers

Don MedfordDirectorRod SerlingWriter

Guest stars

Olan SouleIRS Man

Luther AdlerArthur Castle

Joseph RuskinGenie

Vivi JanissEdna Castle

Lisa GolmMrs. Gumley

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 2 of The Twilight Zone air?

Season 2, Episode 2 ('The Man in the Bottle') originally aired on October 7, 1960.

How long is Season 2 Episode 2 ('The Man in the Bottle')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 26 minutes.

What happens in The Twilight Zone Season 2 Episode 2?

A discontented curio shop owner thinks he's finally found happiness when a genie he discovers in an old bottle grants him four wishes....

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