Episode guide

S5·E1 In Praise of Pip

Name: In Praise of Pip
Released: 1963-09-27
Duration: 26 min
Cast: Bill Mumy, Bobby Diamond, Connie Gilchrist, Jack Klugman, S. John Launer

Episode: Season 5, Episode 1
Air Date: September 27, 1963
Runtime: 26 minutes
Director: Joseph M. Newman
Writer: Rod Serling
Score: 6.2/10 (13 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired September 27, 1963 26 min ★ 6.2/10 · 13 TMDB votes

Synopsis

Max Phillips is an alcoholic bookie that regrets that he wasn't a better father to his son, Pip, critically wounded in South Vietnam. A visit to an amusement park gives them both a second chance.

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Director & writers

Joseph M. NewmanDirectorRod SerlingWriter

Guest stars

Bill MumyYoung Pip

Bobby DiamondPrivate Pip

Connie GilchristMrs Feeny

Jack KlugmanMax Phillips

S. John LaunerMoran (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Season 5, Episode 1 ('In Praise of Pip') originally aired on September 27, 1963.

How long is Season 5 Episode 1 ('In Praise of Pip')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 26 minutes.

What happens in The Twilight Zone Season 5 Episode 1?

Max Phillips is an alcoholic bookie that regrets that he wasn't a better father to his son, Pip, critically wounded in South Vietnam. A visit to an amusement park gives them both a second chance....

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