The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone· Season 1 · Episode 50

Button, Button

S01E50·March 7, 1986·21m·Syndication

A mysterious stranger gives down-and-out couple Norma and Arthur Lewis a box with a button on it. He states that if they press the button, they will receive $200,000 and someone they don't know will die.

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Guest stars

Mare WinninghamMare Winninghamas Norma Lewis
Brad DavisBrad Davisas Arthur Lewis
Basil HoffmanBasil Hoffmanas Mr. Steward

Crew

Peter MedakDirector
Logan SwansonTeleplay
Richard MathesonRichard MathesonStory

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