If anyone wants to whine about why they have to learn about the arts and literature in school, this episode is why. Arts and literature are good for the soul.
I studied in the field of math and science but I agree. Literature has such wonderful insights, I'm not good at it but I get moved; it definitely touches the soul. I love how beautiful this episode was portrayed.
Kaji Agreed. Many STEM and pre-med students have a dismissive view of the arts, thinking that science has thoroughly replaced philosophy. However, to be an intellectually well-rounded person, you need to be educated in all fields, not just the ones that are deemed the most relevant to the 21st century.
You cannot conscientiously use art to validate art. It must be supported by life, by truth. And in such respect, I believe art falls short; art is artifice: it betrays us.
"Bell tolls for thee" Big words after waiting to see who would win in Europe so we could join the winner. "Any man's death diminishes me" Big words after bombing and poisoning 200 000 people, by vote, when none of those "any men" voted for anything that had to do with the destruction of US State property in pearl harbor, basically a gun barrel pointed at Asia that was then slapped away by Asia. Look at those examples, two WWII deaths and one RADIATION research death, and not a SINGLE example of dying for a universal truth, not even a fireman. America only uses arts as a way to reframe current events from about a decade ago, and then forgets history like 1000 years of Western empires destroying military property OF KINGS while leaving civilians and cattle unmolested. That morality, that Matthew C. Perry forced on Japan in 19th century and directly lead to Pearl Harbor and the pillage of Nanking. AMERICA engineered that, because that's what destructive empires do. Second round is imminent now that the war was succesfully used as excuse to move US forces deeper in asia, from Pearl Harbor to now on Okinawa with a nother shiny gun barrel at the necks of an even bigger, US consumerism-funded empire than Japan ever was. gotta wonder what those afterthought pupils were about, like the"ethics and honesty" guy. Don't learn arts. Learn computer arts and coding, and take that knowledge to understand GRAMMAR. Then you can see people for the liars they are and not be swayd by fancy emotional triggers like a pretty word for a friend and ugly word for your enemy. AND you might be able to read a book older than 80 years from back when the WRITERS knew some grammar too.
You had a positive impact. The ones who didn't appreciate their teachers' efforts and dedication (i.e., "He's smart but doesn't apply himself.") eventually regretted it, you can be sure of that.
Very late reply , sorry . I read a war poem many years ago , really touched me . Considered writing to the poet to express my appreciation . Life got in the way , didn't write , then thought about it again . I was just getting ready to send that letter , read his obituary in the news two days later . Never got the chance to thank him . I regret not making the time . Old lady now , still regret not sending that letter .
Think of his range - he placed this demure character so well, and he was most notorious for playing one of the most evil men who ever lived - Heinrich Himmler.
Very heart-felt episode! And the ghosts of his former students gave the professor good reasons why he shouldn't take his own life. He did indeed make a difference!
The one with Bartlett always gets me. The thought of him dying a painful and miserable death while researching cancer treatments, and what his contributions were to medical science.The quotation of Harold Arnold Walter is simply wonderful.
This past Christmas I found out my dad (a retired teacher) had somehow never seen this episode. Thus, I had the pleasure of showing it to him and my wife (also a teacher) for the first time. Teachers: I have no idea how you guys do it. Lord knows I couldn't.
An incredible story about how much a Teacher and his students meant to each other. I was so lucky to remember so many great students that I had the privilege to meet and help them on their way to first class citizenship. Well done Mr. Serling and Thank You.
Thanks to all the teachers and professors who taught us meaningful things for our lives. You are the best. You'll never be forgotten. At least the good professors I had won't be forgotten. They know who they are.
This episode is very moving. Literature saved me from a miserable childhood. The impact that each and every one of us can have in this world is not to be discounted
The impact our mentors and teachers have on us, they reveal themselves in life's true moments. It is what we do that reveals who we are. A true gem this episode.
My mother was an English and humanities teacher who died at 59. Many of her former students visited her shortly before she died and told her just how greatly she had inspired them to become wiser and contribute to the world.
“Walking Distance” starring Gig Young and “Changing of the Guard” starring Donald Pleasance are my favorite TZ episodes. The messages they present hold so much meaning for me. The idea of “only one summer per customer” from Walking Distance is a fact I struggle with daily, particularly after my beloved dad passed away. As an elementary school substitute teacher, who has no children of her own, I identify completely with the “did I make a difference?” theme as well. Coincidentally, my dad was from Roanoke, Virginia, just like Bartlett.
School teachers become fond memories, whether we paid much attention or not, whether we learned much or not. We now realize what they were trying to do for us, even if we didn't allow them to much succeed.
What about "The Hunt"? That one, too, was pretty uplifting. Also, "The Trouble With Templeton." And one of the one-hour episodes, "Mute." The TZ episodes that were uplifting were just as good as those which were scary or creepy.
You watch this episode when your but a teenager you really don't get it, see it again 40 to 50 years later and it makes sense. Look at the young people that have been in your life like your kids, what did you teach and how did you guide them? If you look at them as adults you can see what difference you made with them. If you see you made some dent with them, got through some values and ethics and if they are truly good people it is a fantastic feeling.
Some of The Twilight Zone episodes along with other late 50s, early 60s TV shows helped to instill values. At least with me they did. Donald Pleasance a master underrated actor not given the acknowledgement he deserved.
Yes Donald Pleasance is an exceptionally good actor and is not given the credit he deserves. Richard ‘Dickie’ Attenborough is another example. However, those of us in the know, know!
@GeorgeSmith1066: Funny you mentioned Richard Attenborough. I mentioned to someone last night - what an incredible actor he was and how he was a draw for me to watch any movie that he acted in. Yes. I would put him in a class above Laurence Olivier - who really - was never a draw for me. He just received all of the accolades.
@GeorgeSmith6485: I know Olivier was a great actor - and I can appreciate that - but he just didn’t appeal to me like Richard Attenborough and other great actors of that time.
1960s television is just wonderful! Morals, justice and above all courage were emphasized in our daily lives. These were not mere words, they were exemplified by fine men and women with purpose and a strong moral character.
I retired in 2020 from my job as Senior Deputy County Counsel. I loved the job, but I knew that returns were diminishing. I was quite down for several weeks, but bounced back. This episode was one of the things that helped me. Watched it several times and cried. I eventually emerged, as did Professor Fowler, and realized that I was not simply a retired non-entity, but the sum total of what I had done with my life. And, I'd like to think that I have also won some victory for mankind.
Donald Pleasance was such a terrifically good actor and was exceptional in everything I have ever see him in. Even his ads in the ‘70’s for Holsten Pils were the best thing on the box at the time! Perhaps Worksop’s greatest son.
I WAS BORN IN 1944. ALL MY LIFE I REMEMBERED ALL MY TEACHERS. EVERY ONE OF MY 65 COMMENDATIONS, EVERY ONE OF MY SPECIAL 19 COMMEN DATIONS, EVERYONE OF MY 7 PROCLAIMATIONS, ALL MY MEDALS, ALL THE LIVES I HAVE SAVED, ALL THE PEOPLE I SMUGLED OUT OF COMMUNIST COUNTRIES TO GIVE A NEW LIFE TOO, EVERYTHING BELONGS TO THE GLORY OF JESUS AND THE TEACHERS THAT TAUGHT ME THE GOOD AND IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE ABOUT COURAGE AND HONOR AND BRAVERY. THE LORD AND MY TEACHERS INSTLLED ALL THESE THINGS IN MY BEING. WHEN EVER I MEET TEACHERS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I ALWAYS TELL THEM ABOUT THIS EPISODE OF THE TWILIGHT ZONE. I WANT TO LET THEM KNOW HOW IMPORTANT THEY ARE IN SHAPING YOUNG MINDS AND THE OUTCOME AND HOW WE HOLD ON TO THEIR TEACHINGS AND BRING THEM WITH US TO DO GREAT FEATS OF VALOR, HONOR AND BRAVERY. THANK YOU TO ALL MY TEACHERS IN MY LIFE, I JUST PRAY BEFORE MY LIFES END, THAT I CAN EVEN BRING MORE HONOR TO THE MEMORY AND TEACHINGS I HAVE FROM YOU.
@@Retired_Gentleman I wish they would stop making terrible remakes of this classic series and from the Outer Limits. Leave them alone. To me, all modern fantasy tv is utter garbage.
@@raymondlang I agree. Remakes and updates of classic shows are generally mediocre at best. Why not produce original shows rather than ruin great old ones? Terrible scripts can't be rescued by using the names of classic TV shows. People don't often fall for it.
@@Retired_Gentleman I would like to see b/w sci-fi fantasy made!! The monochrome seem more wonderful, same when watching our classic 60s series of The Avengers, the Mrs. Peel years. Those b/w episodes are very sharp in detail, as well as a cracking good script.
My favorite of all the tremendous episodes of this epic show. The greatest sacrifice of History was when God's only Son gave His life for mankind. This makes all people-everywhere-eligible for Forgiveness and Eternal Life. This episode points to the beauty of what the Lord Jesus-The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords-told His disciples before He went off to sacrifice His Life for them, as well as everyone else," greater love has no man than this, that he should lay down his life down for his friends," John 15:13. Even though the great acts of heroism portrayed in this episode will not save any man-only Jesus can; His holy blood shed for all of us who have sinned; it is still beautiful to see the characters in this show demonstrate and share how they gave their lives for others based upon the teachings of this simple professor. Bravo & Thank You Lord Jesus!
I am watching it right now Sunday 6/04/23, 11:30pm after having seen it numerous times over 60 years. It still makes me cry. Each time I watch it - it is like the first time. For whatever reason - I feel that way about most of Rod Serling’s original Twilight Zone Episodes. He really knew how to evoke deep feelings and as a young child when I originally watched this one and others, they made you think about meaning and values. He planted the seed, of sorts. “Be shamed to die unless you have won some victory for mankind”. Well Rod Serling certainly did that - won a victory for mankind.
Daniel Madeson is so spot on in his assessment of this scene. So beautifully crafted, that it would squeeze tears from the most cynical viewer. Easily the greatest episode and scene in this timeless series. " We have to go back now, professor. But we wanted you to know that we were grateful. That we were forever grateful that each of us has taken with him something that you taught us." MAGNIFICENT. This is better than the closing scene of It's a Wonderful Life or any other flashback scene ever done. A teacher considering himself a failure discovers at the eleventh hour his immense impact on his students. There is no more powerful theme for a story. That is why Changing of the Guard ranks with the greatest productions ever rendered. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE
One of TZ's best episodes nice seeing the great Donald Pleasance impressed by his students nice to see that teachers have an influence as all of us remember some.
It is quite a bit like It's A Wonderful Life, except that instead of him seeing the world where he had never been born, he gets to hear from his former students on how his lessons touched their lives.
As a newly retired school teacher with thirty eight years in the classroom I feel/felt much the same as the professor. Did my being there make any difference? Just this past week while in our town office to pay my tax bill I came across a parent of two girls I taught many years ago. She told me that her daughters visited her this past summer and spoke of me remembering and comparing what I taught them so long ago. Back in my car I had to sit a few moments for I remembered this Twilight Zone episode and like the professor in it was made aware through happenstance or providence that yes, I made a difference to at least some.
@@CoreyOfTheCosmos That is true. I was often the only consistent, trustworthy adult in kids lives. That is a sad commentary on our world but it's true. I did make a difference. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have been a teacher. Indeed, I never considered any other profession.
@@CoreyOfTheCosmos it often was a thankless job and it became more difficult each year. Not from the kids mind you but from pointless documentation and tasks I had to complete that served no useful function to improve kid's learning. I appreciate your thank you very, very much.
“What we have loved, others will love, and we will teach them how; instruct them how the mind of man becomes a thousand times more beautiful than the earth on which he dwells...” ― William Wordsworth, Lyrical Ballads
I randomly saw this episode on TV while on a drive across the USA, had me captivated as his previous students turned up post mortem all to reinforce with this man the grand positive effect he had on their lives. Per the time of this comment, this was the only episode of the show I've seen in it's entirety, but this was indeed an amazing episode!
The ultimate reward for a teacher who has devoted their life to educating youth: To help in some small manner to instill positve virtues that shaped a student’s character and life values-and then when the teaching career is over, to be appreciated and acknowledged by those students for their labour of love. 0:32
The most important lessons I taught were never in the curriculum. By that I mean teaching my students how to be decent human beings capable of compassion, empathy, and appreciation for everyone else even if they through informed thought disagreed with some.
One of the best acted and most sentimental episodes in the entire series. Donald Pleasance was amazing, along with the young man that played Artie Beechcroft.
When you go to church, you will hear of God calling you to fulfill some purpose. This is a fine example of that. We never know what our purpose is, but more often than not, it is to touch the lives of others, so that they too can touch other people's lives.
This episode was one of the few clips from a channel that had shown how good The Twilight Zone is. During one of my darkest moments of my life, I felt relieved that I tried to "out" myself, it isn't the answer. It truly resonates with me to this day that even the smallest act of kindness can have biggest impact on others.
One of my favorite "Twilight Zone" episodes! The message of this episode, the music... all of it, touches my heart! Wish the whole original "Changing Of The Guard" half hour video was on CZcams.
When I was one and twenty, I heard a wise man say, give crowns and pounds and guineas, but not you heart away. Give Pearls away, and rubies, but keep your fancy free, but I was one and twenty, no use to talk to me. When I was one and twenty, I heard him say again, the heart out of the bosom is never given in vain. Tis paid with sighs a plenty, and sold for endless rue, now I am two and twenty, and oh, tis true, tis true. Alfred Edward Houseman. And this came straight from memory. Not copied. One of my favorites.
I watched the full episode on MeTV tonight; and by the time I got to this part, I was crying. This was an extremely sensitive episode, perhaps the most so of all my favorites on this series, which include CAVENDER IS COMING, MR. BEVIS, THE NIGHT OF THE MEEK, WALKING DISTANCE, and THE TRADE-INS. Every now and again Rod would write something that made one stop and reflect on humanity rather than just wonder what happened next…and Donald Pleasance as a benevolent teacher in this episode was unexpectedly human… BTW…I SING THE BODY ELECTRIC is a runner-up somewhere on my list here…
These students turned out to be great due to the fact they chose to listen and take their classes seriously. Something many college students dont do day.
Besides his performance in the film & play "The Caretaker," this is one of Donald Pleasance's greatest roles. Almost as if Rod Serling knew this one was for Donald to do. This is a great Twilight Zone episode -- the very reason that series became as legendary as it did. In many cases, there is no way for a teacher to know whether they made a difference in a student's life. Once they graduate they're usually gone. But this episode shows -- the influence can be profound. Let's hope some teachers today are not poisoning the minds of today's students. Because I was in that business for a while, and I didn't like what I'd seen and heard. (in some cases)
This was read by the Prof during this episode: When I Was One-and-Twenty BY A. E. HOUSMAN When I was one-and-twenty I heard a wise man say, “Give crowns and pounds and guineas But not your heart away; Give pearls away and rubies But keep your fancy free.” But I was one-and-twenty, No use to talk to me. When I was one-and-twenty I heard him say again, “The heart out of the bosom Was never given in vain; ’Tis paid with sighs a plenty And sold for endless rue.” And I am two-and-twenty, And oh, ’tis true, ’tis true.
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Not only should we think of teachers when watching this ,but how of all us can be affective agents in the lives of the people we meet. And I to agree about Walking Distance.
The boys who served and died in WW2 were all so young. The greatest generation indeed.
Don’t forget the WW1 boys too
If anyone wants to whine about why they have to learn about the arts and literature in school, this episode is why. Arts and literature are good for the soul.
I studied in the field of math and science but I agree. Literature has such wonderful insights, I'm not good at it but I get moved; it definitely touches the soul. I love how beautiful this episode was portrayed.
Kaji Agreed. Many STEM and pre-med students have a dismissive view of the arts, thinking that science has thoroughly replaced philosophy. However, to be an intellectually well-rounded person, you need to be educated in all fields, not just the ones that are deemed the most relevant to the 21st century.
You cannot conscientiously use art to validate art. It must be supported by life, by truth. And in such respect, I believe art falls short; art is artifice: it betrays us.
Amen!!
"Bell tolls for thee"
Big words after waiting to see who would win in Europe so we could join the winner.
"Any man's death diminishes me"
Big words after bombing and poisoning 200 000 people, by vote, when none of those "any men" voted for anything that had to do with the destruction of US State property in pearl harbor, basically a gun barrel pointed at Asia that was then slapped away by Asia.
Look at those examples, two WWII deaths and one RADIATION research death, and not a SINGLE example of dying for a universal truth, not even a fireman. America only uses arts as a way to reframe current events from about a decade ago, and then forgets history like 1000 years of Western empires destroying military property OF KINGS while leaving civilians and cattle unmolested. That morality, that Matthew C. Perry forced on Japan in 19th century and directly lead to Pearl Harbor and the pillage of Nanking. AMERICA engineered that, because that's what destructive empires do. Second round is imminent now that the war was succesfully used as excuse to move US forces deeper in asia, from Pearl Harbor to now on Okinawa with a nother shiny gun barrel at the necks of an even bigger, US consumerism-funded empire than Japan ever was.
gotta wonder what those afterthought pupils were about, like the"ethics and honesty" guy.
Don't learn arts. Learn computer arts and coding, and take that knowledge to understand GRAMMAR. Then you can see people for the liars they are and not be swayd by fancy emotional triggers like a pretty word for a friend and ugly word for your enemy. AND you might be able to read a book older than 80 years from back when the WRITERS knew some grammar too.
Our planet needs Rod again. Our country really does.
My favorite episode; beautifully acted. I cry every time I watch this episode.
Rod Serling was a true visionary.
I love when the carolers go to his window and he says "GOD bless you!" He begins his meal & all is right with the world! Another GOAT Episode.
I believe the student that works with radiation therapy is Casey from another episode.
@@davidvasquez8658 From episode In Praise of Pip
This is one of the most heartwarming episodes of the series.
I cry, too. ❤️
The most beautiful scene in all of the Twilight Zone hands down!!!!
Taught for almost 30 years. Retiring this year. Did I have a positive impact at all on any child? Did I make a difference?
Love this old episode.
You had a positive impact. The ones who didn't appreciate their teachers' efforts and dedication (i.e., "He's smart but doesn't apply himself.") eventually regretted it, you can be sure of that.
If you are even asking yourself that question, then I think the chances are good that you did.
I have no doubt that you did, far more than you realize.
Sir I'm sure that you did !
Very late reply , sorry . I read a war poem many years ago , really touched me . Considered writing to the poet to express my appreciation . Life got in the way , didn't write , then thought about it again . I was just getting ready to send that letter , read his obituary in the news two days later . Never got the chance to thank him . I regret not making the time . Old lady now , still regret not sending that letter .
Donald Pleasence was one of the most under- appreciated actors of all-time.
Think of his range - he placed this demure character so well, and he was most notorious for playing one of the most evil men who ever lived - Heinrich Himmler.
One of the best TZ episodes, and one of Donald Pleasence finest roles.
Wasn't 🎬 *HE* 📺🎞... Just Phenomenal❣
" *DP* "......👏🏼😊💚*🙏🏼
Very heart-felt episode! And the ghosts of his former students gave the professor good reasons why he shouldn't take his own life. He did indeed make a difference!
The one with Bartlett always gets me. The thought of him dying a painful and miserable death while researching cancer treatments, and what his contributions were to medical science.The quotation of Harold Arnold Walter is simply wonderful.
Roanoke VA is my hometown.
This past Christmas I found out my dad (a retired teacher) had somehow never seen this episode. Thus, I had the pleasure of showing it to him and my wife (also a teacher) for the first time.
Teachers: I have no idea how you guys do it. Lord knows I couldn't.
One of greatest episode of all time
This episode and Walking Distance make me breakdown every time 😭😭
I'd add "One for the Angels," but I agree. Cheers,
@@laureanocangahuala6015 I was just about to comment this. I think Nothing in The Dark and The Hunt also qualify as tear-jerkers.
You are not alone.
The night of the meek does it for me
Me too!
An incredible story about how much a Teacher and his students meant to each other. I was so lucky to remember so many great students that I had the privilege to meet and help them on their way to first class citizenship. Well done Mr. Serling and Thank You.
Thanks to all the teachers and professors who taught us meaningful things for our lives. You are the best. You'll never be forgotten. At least the good professors I had won't be forgotten. They know who they are.
So now you are judging your professors? You must have been a heck of a student.
@@parnellsmith7035 some professors are really bad and that's a fact
@@hothemeep1219 What kind of a student were you?
@@hothemeep1219 Good luck in your studies. I am a teacher myself.
Absolutely, after seeing the education of today, I'm so grateful for all of my teachers and the education that I received.
Why can't we see beautiful stories like these anymore?
Because modern life is ugly.
Because evil demons have possessed the corporate media.
This episode is very moving. Literature saved me from a miserable childhood. The impact that each and every one of us can have in this world is not to be discounted
The impact our mentors and teachers have on us, they reveal themselves in life's true moments. It is what we do that reveals who we are. A true gem this episode.
My mother was an English and humanities teacher who died at 59. Many of her former students visited her shortly before she died and told her just how greatly she had inspired them to become wiser and contribute to the world.
“Walking Distance” starring Gig Young and “Changing of the Guard” starring Donald Pleasance are my favorite TZ episodes. The messages they present hold so much meaning for me. The idea of “only one summer per customer” from Walking Distance is a fact I struggle with daily, particularly after my beloved dad passed away. As an elementary school substitute teacher, who has no children of her own, I identify completely with the “did I make a difference?” theme as well. Coincidentally, my dad was from Roanoke, Virginia, just like Bartlett.
Me too. Even when I was young they touched me.
Those two episodes have been my favorites as well.
School teachers become fond memories, whether we paid much attention or not, whether we learned much or not. We now realize what they were trying to do for us, even if we didn't allow them to much succeed.
What about "The Hunt"? That one, too, was pretty uplifting. Also, "The Trouble With Templeton." And one of the one-hour episodes, "Mute." The TZ episodes that were uplifting were just as good as those which were scary or creepy.
@Retro Dreams: Same. My 2 favorite episodes. -- -but I got so much from many of them.
You watch this episode when your but a teenager you really don't get it, see it again 40 to 50 years later and it makes sense. Look at the young people that have been in your life like your kids, what did you teach and how did you guide them? If you look at them as adults you can see what difference you made with them. If you see you made some dent with them, got through some values and ethics and if they are truly good people it is a fantastic feeling.
This episode took me by surprise, I got so emotional for the professor. Great episode.
Some of The Twilight Zone episodes along with other late 50s, early 60s TV shows helped to instill values. At least with me they did. Donald Pleasance a master underrated actor not given the acknowledgement he deserved.
Yeah...the Great Escape..Colombo winery..
Yes Donald Pleasance is an exceptionally good actor and is not given the credit he deserves. Richard ‘Dickie’ Attenborough is another example. However, those of us in the know, know!
@GeorgeSmith1066: Funny you mentioned Richard Attenborough. I mentioned to someone last night - what an incredible actor he was and how he was a draw for me to watch any movie that he acted in. Yes. I would put him in a class above Laurence Olivier - who really - was never a draw for me. He just received all of the accolades.
@GeorgeSmith6485: I know Olivier was a great actor - and I can appreciate that - but he just didn’t appeal to me like Richard Attenborough and other great actors of that time.
This is so heartwarming and touching.
The stories told by the ghosts of students past showed good reason why the professor shouldn't commit suicide.
This episode always made me cry.😢
Same for me. 😢
Same here.
One of my all time favorite Christmas stories. I watch it every year during the Christmas season.
One of my five TZ “sentimental “ favorites, along with “Walking Distance”, “Nothing In The Dark”, “One For The Angels” and “I Sing The Body Electric”.
Also "Night of the Meek' with Art Carney.
I saw this episode for the first time this morning, incredibly moving, and throat lumpy
Same here but this afternoon 😢
Me too
1960s television is just wonderful! Morals, justice and above all courage were emphasized in our daily lives. These were not mere words, they were
exemplified by fine men and women with purpose and a strong moral character.
I retired in 2020 from my job as Senior Deputy County Counsel. I loved the job, but I knew that returns were diminishing.
I was quite down for several weeks, but bounced back. This episode was one of the things that helped me. Watched it several times and cried. I eventually emerged, as did Professor Fowler, and realized that I was not simply a retired non-entity, but the sum total of what I had done with my life. And, I'd like to think that I have also won some victory for mankind.
Beautiful
@@LordGreystoke Thank you.
This is one of the most heartwarming episodes of the series.
Donald Pleasance was such a terrifically good actor and was exceptional in everything I have ever see him in. Even his ads in the ‘70’s for Holsten Pils were the best thing on the box at the time! Perhaps Worksop’s greatest son.
This actually choked me up, I got chills🙏🇺🇸
God bless our heroes of past and present❤️
I WAS BORN IN 1944. ALL MY LIFE I REMEMBERED ALL MY TEACHERS. EVERY ONE OF MY 65 COMMENDATIONS, EVERY ONE OF MY SPECIAL 19 COMMEN
DATIONS, EVERYONE OF MY 7 PROCLAIMATIONS, ALL MY MEDALS, ALL THE LIVES I HAVE SAVED, ALL THE PEOPLE I SMUGLED OUT OF COMMUNIST COUNTRIES TO GIVE A NEW LIFE TOO, EVERYTHING BELONGS TO THE GLORY OF JESUS AND THE TEACHERS THAT TAUGHT ME THE GOOD AND IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE ABOUT COURAGE AND HONOR AND BRAVERY. THE LORD AND MY TEACHERS INSTLLED ALL THESE THINGS IN MY BEING. WHEN EVER I MEET TEACHERS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I ALWAYS TELL THEM ABOUT THIS EPISODE OF THE TWILIGHT ZONE. I WANT TO LET THEM KNOW HOW IMPORTANT THEY ARE IN SHAPING YOUNG MINDS AND THE OUTCOME AND HOW WE HOLD ON TO THEIR TEACHINGS AND BRING THEM WITH US TO DO GREAT FEATS OF VALOR, HONOR AND BRAVERY. THANK YOU TO ALL MY TEACHERS IN MY LIFE, I JUST PRAY BEFORE MY LIFES END, THAT I CAN EVEN BRING MORE HONOR TO THE MEMORY AND TEACHINGS I HAVE FROM YOU.
Wonderful episode.
It's up there with Walking Distance.
Quality never ages.
This episode and Walking Distance are two of the best in this series.
Those are also my two favorites! Another commenter above you said the same thing.
@@Retired_Gentleman I wish they would stop making terrible remakes of this classic series and from the Outer Limits. Leave them alone. To me, all modern fantasy tv is utter garbage.
@@raymondlang I agree. Remakes and updates of classic shows are generally mediocre at best. Why not produce original shows rather than ruin great old ones? Terrible scripts can't be rescued by using the names of classic TV shows. People don't often fall for it.
@@Retired_Gentleman I would like to see b/w sci-fi fantasy made!!
The monochrome seem more wonderful, same when watching our classic 60s series of The Avengers, the Mrs. Peel years. Those b/w episodes are very sharp in detail, as well as a cracking good script.
My favorite of all the tremendous episodes of this epic show. The greatest sacrifice of History was when God's only Son gave His life for mankind. This makes all people-everywhere-eligible for Forgiveness and Eternal Life. This episode points to the beauty of what the Lord Jesus-The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords-told His disciples before He went off to sacrifice His Life for them, as well as everyone else," greater love has no man than this, that he should lay down his life down for his friends," John 15:13. Even though the great acts of heroism portrayed in this episode will not save any man-only Jesus can; His holy blood shed for all of us who have sinned; it is still beautiful to see the characters in this show demonstrate and share how they gave their lives for others based upon the teachings of this simple professor. Bravo & Thank You Lord Jesus!
no better, insightful story and fine acting anywhere or any time. A few of these Zone episodes are timeless. Cannot be replicated. Thank goodness.
At UCLA we would clap for our professors the last day of class if we felt they merited the ovation. Most got ovations, some standing ovations.
Donald Pleasence an underrated performer
This brought tears to my eyes, Aug 8, 2021
May 26, 2024.
This episode always makes me cry. It's just such a beautiful episode
EXCELLENT TZ episode.
The professor DID make a difference...in SEVERAL lives.
I am watching it right now Sunday 6/04/23, 11:30pm after having seen it numerous times over 60 years. It still makes me cry. Each time I watch it - it is like the first time. For whatever reason - I feel that way about most of Rod Serling’s original Twilight Zone Episodes. He really knew how to evoke deep feelings and as a young child when I originally watched this one and others, they made you think about meaning and values. He planted the seed, of sorts. “Be shamed to die unless you have won some victory for mankind”. Well Rod Serling certainly did that - won a victory for mankind.
I'm still trying to get published so I can make an impact on readers the way Rod impacted his viewers
@elmermedina1713: You must not give up. Keep trying. The winners and the people that succeed NEVER GAVE UP, and they succeeded.
This episode makes me cry so much every time I see it and I'm
almost 23 years old lbs
The old adage if you look back at all the people in your life who mattered...a teach is probably among them.
"Dickie Wise" (actor Buddy Hart) also was a semi-regular on "Leave It To Beaver". He was Wally's friend Chester (i.e., "Chester and Tooey").
One of the finest, and most underrated episodes of the entire series. So moving.
And one of the few episodes that feature a happy ending.
Daniel Madeson is so spot on in his assessment of this scene. So beautifully crafted, that it would squeeze tears from the most cynical viewer. Easily the greatest episode and scene in this timeless series. " We have to go back now, professor. But we wanted you to know that we were grateful. That we were forever grateful that each of us has taken with him something that you taught us." MAGNIFICENT. This is better than the closing scene of It's a Wonderful Life or any other flashback scene ever done. A teacher considering himself a failure discovers at the eleventh hour his immense impact on his students. There is no more powerful theme for a story. That is why Changing of the Guard ranks with the greatest productions ever rendered. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE
Impressive, God Bless you Thank you from a dying old man
Poignant. One of the best.
thank you for sharing this.
I'm watching The Twilight Zone all the way through atm. It's great that every episode you don't know what's coming. This episode was really nice.
One of TZ's best episodes nice seeing the great Donald Pleasance impressed by his students nice to see that teachers have an influence as all of us remember some.
This episode reminded me of It’s a Wonderful Life (1946).
It is quite a bit like It's A Wonderful Life, except that instead of him seeing the world where he had never been born, he gets to hear from his former students on how his lessons touched their lives.
Who is cutting onions in here?
This should be required viewing for every college student today!
As a newly retired school teacher with thirty eight years in the classroom I feel/felt much the same as the professor. Did my being there make any difference?
Just this past week while in our town office to pay my tax bill I came across a parent of two girls I taught many years ago. She told me that her daughters visited her this past summer and spoke of me remembering and comparing what I taught them so long ago. Back in my car I had to sit a few moments for I remembered this Twilight Zone episode and like the professor in it was made aware through happenstance or providence that yes, I made a difference to at least some.
You did , you did make an impact. Just being there for your pupils and being patience and sharing your knowledge is pretty damn amazing
@@CoreyOfTheCosmos That is true. I was often the only consistent, trustworthy adult in kids lives. That is a sad commentary on our world but it's true. I did make a difference. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have been a teacher. Indeed, I never considered any other profession.
@@Retired_Gentleman can I just say thank you, for caring enough being there, I know it can be a thankless job. But it's worth it
@@CoreyOfTheCosmos it often was a thankless job and it became more difficult each year. Not from the kids mind you but from pointless documentation and tasks I had to complete that served no useful function to improve kid's learning.
I appreciate your thank you very, very much.
If a kid possessed a measure of inner decency, that kid will remember his or her teachers fondly, regardless of what kind of student he or she was.
“What we have loved, others will love, and we will teach them how; instruct them how the mind of man becomes a thousand times more beautiful than the earth on which he dwells...”
― William Wordsworth, Lyrical Ballads
My Favorite One!!
I randomly saw this episode on TV while on a drive across the USA, had me captivated as his previous students turned up post mortem all to reinforce with this man the grand positive effect he had on their lives.
Per the time of this comment, this was the only episode of the show I've seen in it's entirety, but this was indeed an amazing episode!
Powerhouse acting from Donald Pleasence in this episode. Absolute dynamite.
My very favorite episode, hands down!!!
The ultimate reward for a teacher who has devoted their life to educating youth:
To help in some small manner to instill positve virtues that shaped a student’s character and life values-and then when the teaching career is over, to be appreciated and acknowledged by those students for their labour of love.
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This episode and Night of the Meek get me every time. 😢😊
A teacher is only as good as the lessons their pupils learned long after they leave the classroom. 🏫
The most important lessons I taught were never in the curriculum. By that I mean teaching my students how to be decent human beings capable of compassion, empathy, and appreciation for everyone else even if they through informed thought disagreed with some.
Are you a teacher?
@@mrhydenotdrjekyll Whatever.
That's very true! :-)
What a great episode to end the season. Definitely one of my favorites episodes.
One of the best acted and most sentimental episodes in the entire series. Donald Pleasance was amazing, along with the young man that played Artie Beechcroft.
A brilliant story from a master story teller
this and waking distance are the 2 best followed by the episode where the dog saves his owner from entering hell when they die
The episode where the dog saves his owner from hell is "The Hunt."
Donald Plesance is such a underrated actor
When you go to church, you will hear of God calling you to fulfill some purpose. This is a fine example of that. We never know what our purpose is, but more often than not, it is to touch the lives of others, so that they too can touch other people's lives.
This episode was one of the few clips from a channel that had shown how good The Twilight Zone is. During one of my darkest moments of my life, I felt relieved that I tried to "out" myself, it isn't the answer. It truly resonates with me to this day that even the smallest act of kindness can have biggest impact on others.
One of my favorite "Twilight Zone" episodes! The message of this episode, the music... all of it, touches my heart! Wish the whole original "Changing Of The Guard" half hour video was on CZcams.
A worthy chapter for teachers day.
When I was one and twenty, I heard a wise man say, give crowns and pounds and guineas, but not you heart away.
Give Pearls away, and rubies, but keep your fancy free, but I was one and twenty, no use to talk to me.
When I was one and twenty, I heard him say again, the heart out of the bosom is never given in vain.
Tis paid with sighs a plenty, and sold for endless rue, now I am two and twenty, and oh, tis true, tis true.
Alfred Edward Houseman. And this came straight from memory. Not copied. One of my favorites.
I watched the full episode on MeTV tonight; and by the time I got to this part, I was crying. This was an extremely sensitive episode, perhaps the most so of all my favorites on this series, which include CAVENDER IS COMING, MR. BEVIS, THE NIGHT OF THE MEEK, WALKING DISTANCE, and THE TRADE-INS. Every now and again Rod would write something that made one stop and reflect on humanity rather than just wonder what happened next…and Donald Pleasance as a benevolent teacher in this episode was unexpectedly human…
BTW…I SING THE BODY ELECTRIC is a runner-up somewhere on my list here…
My favorites are Nothing in the Dark, The Changing of the Guard, and The Obsolete Man.
One mans life touches so many others
Teaching matters
"Bartlett" was the same actor that gets told off by Marshall McLuhan in the movie Annie Hall for pontificating in Woody Allen's ear.
That’s a fun fact! 😀
Some powerful stuff
These students turned out to be great due to the fact they chose to listen and take their classes seriously.
Something many college students dont do day.
Kids today hurrr durr
Great clip. "Very powerful." How one person influences so many without realizing it.
Besides his performance in the film & play "The Caretaker," this is one of Donald Pleasance's greatest roles. Almost as if Rod Serling knew this one was for Donald to do. This is a great Twilight Zone episode -- the very reason that series became as legendary as it did.
In many cases, there is no way for a teacher to know whether they made a difference in a student's life. Once they graduate they're usually gone. But this episode shows -- the influence can be profound. Let's hope some teachers today are not poisoning the minds of today's students. Because I was in that business for a while, and I didn't like what I'd seen and heard. (in some cases)
This was read by the Prof during this episode:
When I Was One-and-Twenty
BY A. E. HOUSMAN
When I was one-and-twenty
I heard a wise man say,
“Give crowns and pounds and guineas
But not your heart away;
Give pearls away and rubies
But keep your fancy free.”
But I was one-and-twenty,
No use to talk to me.
When I was one-and-twenty
I heard him say again,
“The heart out of the bosom
Was never given in vain;
’Tis paid with sighs a plenty
And sold for endless rue.”
And I am two-and-twenty,
And oh, ’tis true, ’tis true.
This chokes me up, every single time.
Donald Henry Pleasence one of those actors like comfort food
⚡"OUR HEAVENLY FATHER"⚡ WILL PICK You Up; Even if ⚡"HE"⚡ HAVE TO REACH WAY DOWN... To let you know; In spite of what others Think; Or how they Make you feel... ⚡"HE"⚡IS WITH You; Even Til'; The End of Time; ✨"AMEN"✨🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I Most Assuredly, Applaud The Writer, With 💘 and Bravo!!!!!
Donald Pleasance was whisked over from the UK to do this role in a few days, And performed brilliantly.
My very favorite TZ episode, and one of the few from the whole series that didn’t have a dark, disturbing theme.
bartlett is the cutest student there 😍
I think that actor's name was (is) Russell Horton.
I remember this episode. Wonderful!
So many great episodes but for me this is my FAVORITE Twilight Zone episode.
My favorite episode!
Roanoke Virginia. Beautiful place.
One of my favorites, partly because I'm a teacher.
I bawled like a BABY!!!!
This episode may be the best of all time. The 3 that posted thumbs down, are you even a human being?
when of the best ones always gets me misty eyed
Not only should we think of teachers when watching this ,but how of all us can be affective agents in the lives of the people we meet.
And I to agree about Walking Distance.
Donald Pleasance was himself a hero in WW-2.
A wonderful episode.