The Twilight Zone The Once and Future King/A Saucer of Loneliness (Season 2, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

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The Twilight Zone

The Once and Future King/A Saucer of Loneliness (Season 2, Episode 1)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

"The Once and Future King": Elvis impersonator Gary Pitkin finds himself transported back to Elvis' time after a car accident. "A Saucer of Loneliness": Shy, lonely Margaret receives a private message from a flying saucer.

Directors

John D. Hancock (directed by) (as John Hancock) | Jim McBride (directed by)

Writers

Rod Serling (created by) | George R.R. Martin (teleplay by) (segments: The Once and Future King) | Bryce Maritano (story by) (segments: The Once and Future King) | David Gerrold (teleplay by) (segments: A Saucer of Loneliness) & 2 more

Producer

Harvey Frand

Composers

Robert Folk (music by) | Richard Stone (music by)

Cinematographer

Bradford May

Editors

Tom Pryor (edited by) | Greg Wong (edited by)

Production Designer

John B. Mansbridge (as John Mansbridge)

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 27, 1986

Release date

Sep 27, 1986 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 9 nominations

Contacts

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Cast	+ Add Cast
27 cast members

Name	Known for
Jeff Yagher Gary Pitkin / Elvis Presley (segment "The Once and Future King") Gary Pitkin / Elvis Presley (segment "The Once and Future King") See fewer	My Fellow Americans (1996)
Lisa Jane Persky Sandra (segment "The Once and Future King") Sandra (segment "The Once and Future King") See fewer	Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
Red West Mr. Harris (segment "The Once and Future King") Mr. Harris (segment "The Once and Future King") See fewer	Road House (1989)
Paul Eiding Sam Phillips (segment "The Once and Future King") Sam Phillips (segment "The Once and Future King") See fewer	The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Banks Harper Marion Keisker (segment "The Once and Future King") Marion Keisker (segment "The Once and Future King") See fewer	The Twilight Zone (1985)
Brian Hatton Bill (segment "The Once and Future King") Bill (segment "The Once and Future King") See fewer	Monk (2002)
Mitch Carter Scotty (segment "The Once and Future King") Scotty (segment "The Once and Future King") See fewer	The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
Cynthia Sanders Waitress (segment "The Once and Future King") Waitress (segment "The Once and Future King") See fewer	A Very Sordid Wedding (2017)
Nancy Throckmorton Barmaid (segment "The Once and Future King") Barmaid (segment "The Once and Future King") See fewer	The Twilight Zone (1985)
Shelley Duvall Margaret (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Margaret (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	The Shining (1980)
Richard Libertini Beach Man (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Beach Man (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	Popeye (1980)
Nan Martin Margaret's Mother (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Margaret's Mother (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	Shallow Hal (2001)
Edith Diaz Religious Woman (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Religious Woman (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	Sister Act (1992)
Andrew Masset Margaret's Date (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Margaret's Date (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	Halt and Catch Fire (2014)
Mari Gorman Jill (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Jill (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Myrna White Psychiatrist (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Psychiatrist (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	Freejack (1992)
Michael Zand Clerk (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Clerk (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
Brixton Karnes Boyfriend (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") (as Brick Karnes) Boyfriend (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") (as Brick Karnes) See fewer	Tank Girl (1995)
James Edward Thomas Hank Charles (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Hank Charles (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	The Haves and the Have Nots (2013)
Bruno Alexander Officer (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") (as Bruno Aclin) Officer (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") (as Bruno Aclin) See fewer	Big Stan (2007)
Laura Harlan Waitress (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Waitress (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	The Twilight Zone (1985)
Geoff Witcher Anchorman (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Anchorman (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	Bee Movie (2007)
Mary Ingersoll Reporter #1 (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Reporter #1 (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	The Negotiator (1998)
David Hayward Reporter #2 (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") (as David Grant Hayward) Reporter #2 (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") (as David Grant Hayward) See fewer	Future Lies (2018)
Shannon Lee Avnsoe Reporter #3 (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Reporter #3 (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	Falcon Crest (1981)
J. Omar Hansen Reporter #4 (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") Reporter #4 (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") See fewer	I Be a Witch
Jeff Dandurand Kid on Beach (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") (uncredited) Kid on Beach (segment "A Saucer of Loneliness") (uncredited) See fewer	JJ Star... How Embarrassing (2012)