Changing of the Guard Clip

My favorite episode; beautifully acted. I cry every time I watch this episode. Rod Serling was a true visionary.

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.

The boys who served and died in WW2 were all so young. The greatest generation indeed.

Our planet needs Rod again. Our country really does.

The most beautiful scene in all of the Twilight Zone hands down!!!!

One of the best TZ episodes, and one of Donald Pleasence finest roles.

Donald Pleasence was one of the most under- appreciated actors of all-time.

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.

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.

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 episode and Walking Distance make me breakdown every time 😭😭

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!

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.

One of greatest episode of all time

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.

“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.

This is so heartwarming and touching.

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.

I saw this episode for the first time this morning, incredibly moving, and throat lumpy

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.