'the Twilight Zone' Mr. Denton on Doomsday
Season 1. Episode 3
“Mr. Denton on Doomsday”
Originally aired on Oct. 16, 1959
Written by Rod Serling
Spoiler Alert: You should only continue reading if you have seen the episode in question. The Twilight Zone’s themes are revealed in subtle ways that shouldn’t be ruined by reading an essay before you have seen the episode.
“Mr. Denton on Doomsday”
Originally aired on Oct. 16, 1959
Written by Rod Serling
Spoiler Alert: You should only continue reading if you have seen the episode in question. The Twilight Zone’s themes are revealed in subtle ways that shouldn’t be ruined by reading an essay before you have seen the episode.
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The kind of respect that gun confers on a person is not the kind of respect that anyone should want. In the kill or be killed version of the Hollywood West, a fast draw is likely to be sought out by those who want to take his name and his life. Fortunately, Fate personified steps in and lends a hand to Al Denton, the town drunk, who finds himself once again being challenged due to a couple of accidentally great shots.
One of the messages in this episode is that there are times when a man needs help to get out of a hole or to keep from falling into a hole. It is important to accept that help while still having confidence that fate is on the man’s side. It is also important to know that sometimes the help that is given is not the help that is expected. In this case, Fate works in mysterious ways.
One of the messages in this episode is that there are times when a man needs help to get out of a hole or to keep from falling into a hole. It is important to accept that help while still having confidence that fate is on the man’s side. It is also important to know that sometimes the help that is given is not the help that is expected. In this case, Fate works in mysterious ways.
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