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S1·E6 The Time Element

Core Aired November 10, 1958 60 min ★ 8.0/10 · 4 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

A patient visiting a psychiatrist complains of recurrent dreams in which he imagines he is living in Hawaii just before the attack on Pearl Harbor. A series of flashbacks shows him living with his knowledge of what has happened in the seventeen years since, betting on sure winners in sports events, but also seeking to warn a newly-married couple, newspaper editors, and anyone else who will listen that they will be attacked by the Japanese. Everyone is either too interested in a good time or too determinedly patriotic to give heed; the man only gets punched on the jaw. In the end the psychiatrist is left looking at a blank couch, and to steady his own nerves he goes to a bar to get a drink. There he learns his patient was killed at Pearl Harbor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 6 of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse air?

Season 1, Episode 6 ('The Time Element') originally aired on November 10, 1958.

How long is Season 1 Episode 6 ('The Time Element')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse Season 1 Episode 6?

A patient visiting a psychiatrist complains of recurrent dreams in which he imagines he is living in Hawaii just before the attack on Pearl Harbor. A series of flashbacks shows him living with his knowledge of what has happened in the seventeen years since, betting on sure winners in sports events, ...

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