Henry Corwin was a department store Santa & a constant wino. He was late from his Christmas Eve dinner break. Mr. Dundee, his department store boss, had enough of his antics & fired him. Upon leaving, Corwin wondered around in his Santa costume & stumbled across a mysterious sack. What did it contain? Could it be a way to be a better life?
“The Night of the Meek” aired on December 23, 1960 during the second season of The Twilight Zone. Art Carney (“The Honeymooners”) was a loveable lush as Corwin. John Fiedler (“The Bob Newhart Show”) was stern & steadfast as Dundee. This great teleplay was written by Rod Serling. The episode’s appointment viewing during Christmas. It’s available to stream on Hulu, Pluto TV & Paramount Plus.
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