The Twilight Zone – “The Trouble with Templeton”

Original Air Date: December 9, 1960

Directed by: Buzz Kulik

Synopsis: Actor Booth Templeton (Brian Aherne) longs for the past and is given the chance to relive a night with his wife (Pippa Scott) and friends.

Purr Blur: At the end of the night, Templeton suddenly finds himself outside and alone. A ginger tabby cat is on a railing near him and jumps down while meowing.

The Twilight Zone - The Trouble with Templeton - tabby cat on railing by Booth Templeton Brian Aherne
The Twilight Zone - The Trouble with Templeton - tabby cat jumping down from railing by Booth Templeton Brian Aherne

Because we cannot see the cat’s face we can’t say for sure whether or not this is Orangey in yet another quick appearance.

The Twilight Zone - The Trouble with Templeton - tabby cat jumping down from railing by Booth Templeton Brian Aherne animated gif

Final Mewsings: Cats aren’t as concerned with nostalgia as they are about their next meal.

Many thanks to Ted Davis for letting us know about the cat in this episode.

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