The "Twilight Zone" episodes viewed today, for the most part, are as entertaining - and seem as innovative - as when they were produced and first-aired more than four decades ago. This episode is certainly one of those.
Lee Marvin, an ex-boxer himself, now manages and owns an android pugilist in a time where the sport has been outlawed for human fighters for several years. With his mechanic/assistant, they arrive in a town for a bout with a newer-model opponent -about 5 models advanced over their antiquated one.
Upon finding a key part malfunctioning, Marvin personally substitutes, in order to collect the modest purse they so badly need.
The make-up for the two androids and Martin impersonating same is excellent, and the seedy arena, promoters and audience members appear authentic.
Like many offerings in film and television, outstanding ones from a long time past provide a repetition of the enjoyment they provided originally --- plus a significant viewer "bonus" in the added nostalgia for their genres, and for the actors no longer available, due to age or passing.
Again, "Twilight Zone" provides these in the vast majority of episodes today.
Lee Marvin, an ex-boxer himself, now manages and owns an android pugilist in a time where the sport has been outlawed for human fighters for several years. With his mechanic/assistant, they arrive in a town for a bout with a newer-model opponent -about 5 models advanced over their antiquated one.
Upon finding a key part malfunctioning, Marvin personally substitutes, in order to collect the modest purse they so badly need.
The make-up for the two androids and Martin impersonating same is excellent, and the seedy arena, promoters and audience members appear authentic.
Like many offerings in film and television, outstanding ones from a long time past provide a repetition of the enjoyment they provided originally --- plus a significant viewer "bonus" in the added nostalgia for their genres, and for the actors no longer available, due to age or passing.
Again, "Twilight Zone" provides these in the vast majority of episodes today.