The read
It runs a compact 1h 12m.
Synopsis
A college professor, left alone by his wife for the weekend, discovers his new TV set is not only alive, but determined to take control of his entire life.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Arch ObolerDirector
- Jack MeakinOriginal Music Composer
- Arch ObolerWriter
Cast
- Hans ConriedKerry West
- William H. LynnCoach Trout
- Gloria BlondellEloise
- Janet WarrenCarolyn West
- Edwin MaxEd, TV Repairman
- Al JarvisMailman
- Evelyn BeresfordOld Lady Motorist
- Norman FieldsDoctor
- Bob JellisonTV Shop Owner
- Stephen RobertsHead Treasury Agent
- Connie MarshallCheerleader, at Kerry's house with football players
- William PhippsSecond Male Nurse entering Kerry's bedroom at finale
Stills
Themes
mind controlfreedomsocial controlsatiretimecoachuniversitybased on short storytransforming robottelevision setphilosophy professorwoman bill collector