Trivia: The role of prize fighter Bolie Jackson was initially cast with real-life boxing legend Archie Moore. But when the retired champion was unable to keep up with the rigorous filming pace, Twilight Zone's casting director was forced to replace him, and chose actor Ivan Dixon for the part instead.
The Twilight Zone (1959)
1 trivia entry for The Big Tall Wish
Stopover in a Quiet Town - S5-E30
Visible crew/equipment: When the camera pans to Rod Serling for his opening narration, you can very briefly see several crewmembers and some backstage equipment.
[A bomb in Wadsworth's room is seconds from going off, causing the Chancellor to panic].
Chancellor: Please, please let me out. In the name of God, let me out. Let me out! Let me out!
Wadsworth: Yes, Chancellor. In the name of God, I will let you out.
Mr. Dingle, the Strong - S2-E19
Question: What was the reason for giving Mr. Dingle super strength?
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Answer: It's explained in the episode. The aliens are experimenting to see how humans react to various scenarios. This just happens to involve them using super strength.
Thanks. It's been a long time since I saw the episode so I forgot.