S1·E8 Act Break / The Burning Man / Dealer's Choice
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A landlord hounds a playwright named Maury for his rent. When the playwright's partner dies of a heart attack, he wishes he could become the greatest playwright ever. Maury is transported back in time and meets Shakespeare.
During a heat wave in the 1930's a mother and her son enjoy a drive in the country. They encounter a strange man who wants a ride.
Four friends and a fifth's stand-in get together for a game of poker. The fifth man, Nick, has an uncanny knack for drawing three-of-a-kinds...in 6s. The men figure out that Nick is the Devil, come to claim one of them. The unlucky man offers to play the Devil a game of poker to get his soul free.
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When did Season 1 Episode 8 of The Twilight Zone air?
Season 1, Episode 8 ('Act Break / The Burning Man / Dealer's Choice') originally aired on November 15, 1985.
How long is Season 1 Episode 8 ('Act Break / The Burning Man / Dealer's Choice')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 49 minutes.
What happens in The Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 8?
A landlord hounds a playwright named Maury for his rent. When the playwright's partner dies of a heart attack, he wishes he could become the greatest playwright ever. Maury is transported back in time and meets Shakespeare. During a heat wave in the 1930's a mother and her son enjoy a drive in the ...
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