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1. In the "Twilight Zone" episode called "Static" this young performer had a brief role that was uncredited. He was heard but not seen. He played the role of a disc jockey. The episode itself tells of the power of radio to an aging man who resists the popularity of television which was still fairly new in 1961. Can you name this comedic actor?
2. Holy appearances Batman! Several performers from the campy "Batman" television show of the 1960s are able to add the "Twilight Zone" to their acting resume. This actor played one of the villains opposite Batman and Robin. However, he also played a struggling pioneer attempting to cross the deserts of America in search of a better life in the episode "A Hundred Yards Over The Rim" in 1961. Give me the name of this performer.
3. In one of the "Twilight Zone" episodes with a comedic twist, "Hocus-Pocus and Frisby" we are introduced to one of the world's greatest liars played by Andy Devine. His character is kidnapped by aliens who actually believe his tall tales and wish to utilize him for their own purposes. One of the sidekicks in this episode is named Mitchell and is best known for his role in the "Andy Griffith Show" in which he played the town barber. Do you know which actor I am speaking of?
4. The Maytag corporation began an advertising campaign which showed the lonely Maytag Repairman who had nothing to do because the Maytag appliance never need to be repaired. The man who performed this sad but funny role also appeared in two "Twilight Zone" episodes opposite two comedic legends, Buster Keaton in "Once Upon A Time" and Carol Burnett in "Cavender is Coming". Can you name this performer?
5. This performer has had a wide range of roles over his career but is recognized by many for his part as Commissioner James Gordon in several of the "Batman" movies including "Batman" in 1989 and "Batman Returns" in 1992. However, long before playing Commissioner Gordon, this actor had the lead role in the "Twilight Zone" episode entitled "The Incredible World Of Horace Ford" in 1963. Do you know his name?
6. This actor had a prominent role on the television series "Family Affair" from 1966 to 1971. However, his lone appearance in the "Twilight Zone" was a diabolical role opposite Larry Blyden in "A Nice Place to Visit". His character is a guide named Mr. Pip. Of course, this is the "Twilight Zone" and the viewer will soon discover that Mr. Pip is more than just a guide. Can you name this actor?
7. The television series "Batman" has had several cast members that made their way through the "Twilight Zone" including this actor who many remember as Alfred the calm and efficient butler who was always at the beck and call of the Dynamic Duo. This actor appeared in a hour long episode of the "Twilight Zone" called "Passage on the Lady Anne" in which he portrayed the captain of a mysterious ship. Which performer am I referring to?
8. This distinguished performer appeared in two "Twilight Zone" episodes including "The Lateness of the Hour" and "Will The Real Martin Please Stand Up" in which he plays a Martian named Ross who receives an unsettling surprise from a fellow alien. Fans of "Star Trek" may recognize this actor from his role in the very first episode of "Star Trek" called "The Cage". Can you name this actor?
9. This Emmy nominated actor is a member of the American Theater Hall of Fame. He is one of the few performers to appear in the "Twilight Zone" series of the 1960s as well as the "Twilight Zone" series of the 1980s. His appearance opposite Burgess Meredith as the unsympathetic Chancellor in "The Obsolete Man" in 1961 was over the top. He also starred in another "Twilight Zone" episode in 1960 entitled "Third From The Sun". Who is this actor?
10. This character actor had a long and varied career over several decades including two episodes of "The Twilight Zone", including a role in "Valley of the Shadow". In this episode he plays a man named Evans, who confronts a reporter who stops over in a small town and discovers some things that the citizens do not want him sharing with others. He also played the elderly version of Tom Hanks' character in "The Green Mile" in 1999. Name the actor.
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