Episode
The Twilight Zone: The Big Tall Wish
Overview
Washed-up boxer Bolie Jackson, with the help of a special wish from his young friend Henry, miraculously switches places with his opponent during a comeback fight, turning the tide in his favor.
Details
- Series
- The Twilight Zone
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 27
- Air date
- 1960-04-08
- Runtime
- 26 min
Episode context
The Big Tall Wish is Episode 27 in Season 1 of The Twilight Zone. It aired on 1960-04-08. The runtime is 26 min.
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