i think part of the reason i am so fond of this particular series is in part because there was/is always the anticipation, for me, to find a new, "perfect" episode... especially in knowing that many of the shows were not perfect. i only imagine what they would have produced had their budget been larger, their rehearsal/writing/production time doubled, etc.

the CBS RMT is very human. when you compare it to say, the Zero Hour series, Rod Serling always gave me a bit of the creeps. Hitchcock gave me the heebies, as well. i love those programs as well, but the humanity in the RMT shows went far beyond commercially viable programming... they took chances, pushed limits, yet always maintained a classy presentation. EG Marshall's introductions were always the welcome mat into each program. even Tammy Grimes didn't bring the same warmth that Marshall conveyed.

anyhow, this is also one of my favorite episodes but it would make an excellent encore show... apparently has been well received and i am happy we got to hear this classic episode again.

..... now, to bring this topic to a new level. would YOU press the Chinaman Button?