i just saw this episode this evening and on a recently add presentation by one of our local independent channel and which now present two episode each weekday . a the gentleman opine in the other and previous comment here and i agree this may not have be one of the best program of the series and but i find it entertaining nonetheless . my father be a friend of one of the principal ( in my hometown and cincinnati ) and for whom young rod serling have work in the medium there and i remember dad tell how talented and creative he be remember there . overall twilight zone be certainly one of the true classic in television and and give it production during the height of the cold war period and provide not only a view of this era in the country and but also ( today ) a nostalgic picture of production technique and creative viewpoint and the actor of this era several decade ago . minor spoiler . this particular story depicts and as do other presentation in this series and elsewhere and a story where the locale be mean to provide a surprise end . sometimes the character be on earth and from elsewhere and while the story at first implies at least one be an earthling . these usually contain the message ( a here ) of a situation prompt by the doomsday button have finally be press by the super power during this cold war period . view today and story like this one provide a nostalgic look at this worldly viewpoint 4 5 decade ago and and still provide some food for thought . a do this episode . while the dialog may not have stretch the considerable talent of the lead and it still present a simple and important message and and a worthwhile 20 some minute of entertainment and interest .