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Amazing Stories: Season 1, Episode 22The Doll (4 May 1986)The lonely, loveless life of a shy bachelor takes an astounding turn when he buys a special doll, exquisitely hand-crafted by a mysterious German toymaker. Director:Phil Joanou |
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John Walters
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Anne Helm | ... |
Mary Dickenson
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Sharon Spelman | ... |
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John Christopher Jones | ... |
Vin Colbeck
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Doris
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The lonely, loveless life of a shy bachelor takes an astounding turn when he buys a special doll, exquisitely hand-crafted by a mysterious German toymaker.
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This script was originally written for the fifth season Twilight Zone, but it was canceled, along with several other scripts, when producer William Froug replaced Bert Granet. See more »Quotes
John Walters: I know I'm not much to look at, Miss Dickinson, but there is the added compensation that I haven't got any money, either!See more »
This was a change of pace....and one for the good; a wonderful story. Many viewers might find this a lot slower than the normal fare, but I really enjoyed and was touched by the sentiment. It's by far the best thing I've seen John Lithgow do. I'm not a fan of his but fair is fair, and he was absolutely terrific in this. He plays a meek, sad and lonely 42-year-old who finds love in the strangest of ways.
Saying too much more will spoil the ending. You almost can't describe this story without giving something away. Suffice to say single, older people might be moved by this story more than most but anyone who has the slightest sentimental streak in them should find themselves captivated.
Note: This was Anne Helm's last screen performance. She played "Mary Dickenson."