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Twilight Zone's First Western Star
Earl Holliman, a Western legend, starred in the first Twilight Zone episode.
In brief
Earl Holliman, a Western legend, starred in the first Twilight Zone episode. Earl Holliman, known for Westerns, appeared in the first Twilight Zone episode as an astronaut in training. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
First Twilight Zone Episode
The first episode of 'The Twilight Zone' followed an amnesiac Air Force pilot in an abandoned town.
Pilot's Hallucination
The pilot saw a mannequin in a car and heard police radio but no one explained anything.
Astronaut Twist
The pilot was actually an astronaut in training sealed in a sensory deprivation chamber for three weeks.
Earl Holliman
Earl Holliman, a Western legend, played Mike Ferris in the 1959 episode.
Holliman's Career
Holliman starred in Westerns like 'Devil's Canyon' and won a Golden Globe for 'The Rainmaker'.
Later TV Roles
Holliman appeared in 'Wide Country' and 'Police Woman' before retiring in 2000.
Final Role
Holliman's last role was in the 2000 thriller 'The Perfect Tenant' before his death in 2024.
The key point
Earl Holliman, known for Westerns, appeared in the first Twilight Zone episode as an astronaut in training.
