1 00:00:09,385 --> 00:00:12,505 ( man ) There is nothing wrong with your television set. 2 00:00:12,505 --> 00:00:15,473 Do not attempt to adjust the picture. 3 00:00:15,473 --> 00:00:18,517 We are controlling transmission . 4 00:00:18,517 --> 00:00:22,807 lf we wish to make it louder, we will bring up the volume. 5 00:00:22,807 --> 00:00:27,518 lf we wish to make it softer, we will tune it to a whisper. 6 00:00:27,518 --> 00:00:32,563 We will control the horizontal. We will control the vertical. 7 00:00:32,563 --> 00:00:37,526 We can roll the image, make it flutter. 8 00:00:37,526 --> 00:00:43,166 We can change the focus to a soft blur or sharpen it to crystal clarity. 9 00:00:43,166 --> 00:00:48,084 For the next hour, sit quietly and we will control all you see and hear. 10 00:00:48,084 --> 00:00:52,045 We repeat, there is nothing wrong with your television set. 11 00:00:52,045 --> 00:00:55,924 You are about to participate in a great adventure. 12 00:00:55,924 --> 00:00:59,139 You are about to experience the awe and mystery 13 00:00:59,139 --> 00:01:03,975 which reaches from the inner mind to... The Outer Limits. 14 00:01:11,903 --> 00:01:16,399 Somewhere south of the Mongolian border and north of the Tropic of Cancer, 15 00:01:16,399 --> 00:01:19,450 in that part of the world we call the Orient, 16 00:01:19,450 --> 00:01:24,286 a slumbering giant has shaken itself to wakefulness. 17 00:01:24,286 --> 00:01:28,578 Passed over in most histories as a nation forgotten by time, 18 00:01:28,578 --> 00:01:32,494 its close-packed millions in the short span of 20 years 19 00:01:32,494 --> 00:01:38,301 have been stirred to a fury by one man : Li Chin -Sung. 20 00:01:38,301 --> 00:01:40,836 A benevolent despot in his homeland, 21 00:01:40,836 --> 00:01:44,306 Sung stands as an irresponsible threat to peace 22 00:01:44,306 --> 00:01:47,554 in the eyes of the rest of the world. 23 00:01:52,191 --> 00:01:57,696 William Lyons Selby, candidate for the presidency of the United States, 24 00:01:57,696 --> 00:02:00,776 predicted by every poll, survey and primary 25 00:02:00,776 --> 00:02:04,193 to be a certain winner in the forthcoming election . 26 00:02:15,589 --> 00:02:19,254 Your Excellency, this is Major Ho Chi-Wong. 27 00:02:19,254 --> 00:02:21,673 I am honoured, Excellency. 28 00:02:21,673 --> 00:02:25,587 He has committed to memory every detail of Selby's life. 29 00:02:28,309 --> 00:02:31,892 Physically he fits the candidate's size exactly. 30 00:02:39,028 --> 00:02:41,649 The measurement of the skull is identical. 31 00:02:41,649 --> 00:02:44,947 The same is true of the neck, the biceps, 32 00:02:44,947 --> 00:02:49,155 the forearm, the chest, the waist, et cetera, et cetera. 33 00:02:49,155 --> 00:02:52,870 The weight and the height are the same, 34 00:02:52,870 --> 00:02:56,415 the eyes and hair, to the naked eye, identical. 35 00:02:58,338 --> 00:03:01,541 And... the voice? 36 00:03:08,222 --> 00:03:13,014 ( Selby) But an America on guard, that remains the guide and bearer 37 00:03:13,014 --> 00:03:18,386 for the march towards peace of all free people, cannot, indeed, will not... 38 00:03:26,198 --> 00:03:30,491 But an America on guard, that remains the guide and bearer 39 00:03:30,491 --> 00:03:36,657 for the march towards peace of all free people, cannot, indeed, will not... 40 00:03:53,974 --> 00:03:56,891 And fingerprints? 41 00:04:07,028 --> 00:04:10,563 We have devised this cast for that purpose. 42 00:04:12,492 --> 00:04:16,869 ln 1 953, Selby was involved in a minor hunting accident 43 00:04:16,869 --> 00:04:23,877 which resulted in the loss of the third finger of the left hand at the second joint. 44 00:04:23,877 --> 00:04:26,957 Entirely healed. 45 00:04:26,957 --> 00:04:29,165 Proceed. 46 00:04:31,468 --> 00:04:37,969 The fluid l'm about to inject will, after a time lapse of 40 to 70 seconds, 47 00:04:37,969 --> 00:04:41,219 cause the cells of the musculature... 48 00:04:42,312 --> 00:04:47,519 ..fat, the cartilage, dermis and epidermis of the body 49 00:04:47,519 --> 00:04:50,817 to become malleable in molecular arrangement 50 00:04:50,817 --> 00:04:54,148 for a period of two minutes. 51 00:05:04,041 --> 00:05:10,577 During this time, the outer covering of the body will become entirely plastic. 52 00:05:10,577 --> 00:05:16,882 This will allow us to change the outer configuration instantly and at our will, 53 00:05:16,882 --> 00:05:19,882 and change back again if we so desire. 54 00:05:55,715 --> 00:05:56,497 So! 55 00:06:21,698 --> 00:06:26,027 Your Excellency, you're about to witness the most unique achievement 56 00:06:26,027 --> 00:06:32,874 that has come from years of research and experimentation in molecular plasticity. 57 00:06:32,874 --> 00:06:35,077 Proceed. 58 00:07:25,509 --> 00:07:28,047 My flight was late. Does that affect plans? 59 00:07:28,047 --> 00:07:32,472 No. We should be in downtown Chicago within 30 minutes. 60 00:07:32,472 --> 00:07:34,805 Here's a report on Mr Selby. 61 00:07:34,805 --> 00:07:38,718 - How current is your intelligence? - He is under constant surveillance. 62 00:07:38,718 --> 00:07:43,766 We have maintained an hour-by-hour log of his activities since his arrival. 63 00:07:43,766 --> 00:07:48,694 - Has there been any change in his itinerary? -None. He arrived on schedule. 64 00:07:48,694 --> 00:07:52,607 - He plans to leave tomorrow evening. - You have done well. 65 00:07:52,607 --> 00:07:56,907 - We shall proceed as planned. - Thank you , Excellency. 66 00:07:56,907 --> 00:08:00,372 Exactly where is the candidate at this moment? 67 00:08:00,372 --> 00:08:04,545 His speech at the stadium is scheduled to end at 1 1 .30. 68 00:08:04,545 --> 00:08:09,250 He should be just reaching his suite at the Carleton Plaza. 69 00:08:11,636 --> 00:08:13,712 (cheering ) 70 00:08:59,015 --> 00:09:02,134 Yeah. What time do we go on the air? 71 00:09:03,936 --> 00:09:07,270 OK, l'll have him at the station by 4.45. 72 00:09:08,315 --> 00:09:12,644 Yes, without fail. OK, Chuck. Bye-bye. See you then . 73 00:09:22,370 --> 00:09:27,246 - That is an ugly mob out there. - But it's our ugly mob. 74 00:09:27,246 --> 00:09:29,831 Most are of voting age, Dad. 75 00:09:29,831 --> 00:09:34,172 Bill, l just talked to Crowley at station WAGB TV, New York. 76 00:09:34,172 --> 00:09:37,133 You're set up for two weeks from Monday. 77 00:09:37,133 --> 00:09:40,711 That's election eve. Couldn 't be better. What about Washburn ? 78 00:09:40,711 --> 00:09:43,135 He'll be on a week earlier, 79 00:09:43,135 --> 00:09:46,800 but after your show they won 't even remember his name. 80 00:09:46,800 --> 00:09:50,055 lf you still have any doubts, look at this. 81 00:09:50,055 --> 00:09:54,685 l ran into a buddy from UPl. This'll be in the morning editions. 82 00:09:54,685 --> 00:10:00,856 A compilation of every poll and survey. They all pick Selby by wide margins. 83 00:10:00,856 --> 00:10:03,564 lt's all over but the voting. 84 00:10:03,564 --> 00:10:09,407 Forget it. The only polls that elected anybody were the ones where they count ballots. 85 00:10:09,407 --> 00:10:13,040 Ask Truman or Dewey. 86 00:10:13,040 --> 00:10:16,917 No, greatest mistake we could make is to get overconfident. 87 00:10:16,917 --> 00:10:21,923 Or overtired. Get out of here and let my father get his rest. 88 00:10:21,923 --> 00:10:26,097 - Just one little coffee? -No. l'm going to my room too. 89 00:10:26,097 --> 00:10:29,841 l promised my hard-working husband l'd call, and it's 1 2.30 already. 90 00:10:29,841 --> 00:10:32,598 Chuck, you're doing a wonderful job. 91 00:10:32,598 --> 00:10:36,940 - Look at the material l have to work with. - Good night, everybody. 92 00:10:36,940 --> 00:10:40,518 Get a good night's sleep. See you in the morning. 93 00:10:40,518 --> 00:10:43,227 - Good night. - Say hello to Bob for me. 94 00:10:43,227 --> 00:10:45,440 l will. Sleep well. 95 00:10:57,711 --> 00:10:59,787 Mobile operator, please. 96 00:11:01,048 --> 00:11:02,672 (phone buzzes) 97 00:11:07,429 --> 00:11:09,137 Yes? 98 00:11:09,137 --> 00:11:12,514 About two minutes. l will remain here. 99 00:11:12,514 --> 00:11:16,556 You are to call immediately if there's any difficulty. 100 00:11:18,481 --> 00:11:19,524 Now. 101 00:18:52,038 --> 00:18:56,332 After the others had left, lundressed and went to bed. 102 00:18:56,332 --> 00:19:02,711 l couldn 't go to sleep right away, so l decided to work on tomorrow's speech. 103 00:19:02,711 --> 00:19:06,209 Suddenly, my bedroom door burst open 104 00:19:06,209 --> 00:19:12,595 and this wild man came rushing at me shouting, ''You'll never be president!'' 105 00:19:14,643 --> 00:19:17,597 As he reached for my throat, 106 00:19:17,597 --> 00:19:23,234 l managed to get my foot on his chest and pushed him away. 107 00:19:23,234 --> 00:19:25,767 He was off balance for a moment. 108 00:19:25,767 --> 00:19:29,604 l had time to reach under my pillow for the gun . 109 00:19:29,604 --> 00:19:33,785 When he came at me again , l fired. 110 00:19:33,785 --> 00:19:37,115 - Had you ever seen him before? -Never. 111 00:19:37,115 --> 00:19:40,498 We must get a guard. This could happen again . 112 00:19:40,498 --> 00:19:42,702 l assure you , it won 't. 113 00:19:42,702 --> 00:19:47,664 The police beat reporters are out there and the wires have men covering. 114 00:19:47,664 --> 00:19:51,714 - They want to see you . - l'm not going to see them. 115 00:19:51,714 --> 00:19:56,009 Go out and play it down as much as you can . 116 00:19:58,435 --> 00:20:02,100 Anybody else would be grabbing for headlines, Bill. 117 00:20:02,100 --> 00:20:04,602 That's just what l don 't want. 118 00:20:04,602 --> 00:20:07,899 lf the people voted for me out of sympathy, 119 00:20:07,899 --> 00:20:13,484 because of what happened here tonight, l'd rather lose. l mean it. 120 00:20:13,484 --> 00:20:17,779 - ls there anything l can get you , Dad? - Thank you , dear. No. 121 00:20:17,779 --> 00:20:20,403 l'm all right. l'm fine. 122 00:20:21,457 --> 00:20:24,374 Thank God. We might have lost you . 123 00:20:25,711 --> 00:20:28,831 l didn 't even know you carried a gun . 124 00:20:36,221 --> 00:20:38,712 ( music and cheering ) 125 00:20:52,403 --> 00:20:54,277 (speech inaudible ) 126 00:21:17,594 --> 00:21:22,801 Our time is running out. Just one or two more questions. Mr Scott. 127 00:21:22,801 --> 00:21:25,008 Through the miracle of electronics, 128 00:21:25,008 --> 00:21:28,761 a presidential candidate can see himself as others see him. 129 00:21:28,761 --> 00:21:31,814 What a sobering experience. 130 00:21:31,814 --> 00:21:34,811 ( Scott) l'd like your feelings on this matter. 131 00:21:34,811 --> 00:21:39,689 ( Selby on TV) Gentlemen , please understand, summitry does not mean appeasement, 132 00:21:39,689 --> 00:21:42,658 nor is it a magic cure for anything. 133 00:21:42,658 --> 00:21:47,991 l simply feel that when two heads of state meet in good faith, 134 00:21:47,991 --> 00:21:51,788 they must gain a better understanding of each other, 135 00:21:51,788 --> 00:21:55,750 and, quite possibly, they could accomplish something for peace. 136 00:21:55,750 --> 00:21:57,956 - Mr Schumacher. - Mr Selby... 137 00:21:57,956 --> 00:22:03,714 lt's a long time since we've had an eligible bachelor in the White House. lf you're... 138 00:22:03,714 --> 00:22:09,801 By tomorrow, we should have a pretty good idea where we stand. 139 00:22:09,801 --> 00:22:13,719 Well, l'll borrow from Calvin Coolidge to answer that. 140 00:22:13,719 --> 00:22:17,059 No comment! And don 't quote me! 141 00:22:19,903 --> 00:22:24,316 Tomorrow, we're going to be toasting a new president and vice-president. 142 00:22:24,316 --> 00:22:29,823 No question about that. The question is, which two men shall we be toasting? 143 00:22:29,823 --> 00:22:34,450 Well, l give you the winners. S and P. Success and prosperity. 144 00:22:34,450 --> 00:22:36,872 Thank you , my dear. 145 00:22:38,379 --> 00:22:42,293 You shall be amply rewarded for your loyalty. 146 00:22:42,293 --> 00:22:46,292 Bill, tomorrow why don 't you come on out to the farm? 147 00:22:46,292 --> 00:22:49,299 We can spend a quiet day, go hunting. 148 00:22:49,299 --> 00:22:54,638 - We can watch the results later on TV. - Great idea. l'll be there by noon . 149 00:22:56,313 --> 00:22:59,646 But, Dad, you didn 't touch your zabaglione. 150 00:22:59,646 --> 00:23:02,811 l asked them to serve it especially for you . 151 00:23:02,811 --> 00:23:04,901 Yes, yes, l know. 152 00:23:04,901 --> 00:23:09,241 But the women 's vote has a way of slipping from a candidate 153 00:23:09,241 --> 00:23:13,281 when the press starts to call him chubby. 154 00:23:39,938 --> 00:23:42,014 Glad we came out today. 155 00:23:42,014 --> 00:23:45,897 We're not gonna have too much time for this. 156 00:23:45,897 --> 00:23:49,894 - You're counting chickens again . - You can 't fool the American people. 157 00:23:49,894 --> 00:23:53,150 They know the right man when they see him. 158 00:23:53,150 --> 00:23:58,491 Hold it. Hey, l think l smell some nice, tender grouse. 159 00:24:09,716 --> 00:24:14,710 That's the second time in 20 years you hit what you aimed at. 160 00:24:14,710 --> 00:24:18,546 l've had my fill of hunting. 161 00:24:18,546 --> 00:24:20,972 Let's head back. 162 00:24:30,069 --> 00:24:36,023 ( TV) ..the South Dakota districts all through the entire farmlands. 163 00:24:36,023 --> 00:24:38,234 From Denver. 164 00:24:38,234 --> 00:24:43,326 Denver gives us Selby and... 165 00:24:43,326 --> 00:24:47,750 - Physician , keep thyself awake. - Thanks, Ann . 166 00:24:47,750 --> 00:24:52,872 l guess l should be awake when my father-in -law officially makes it. 167 00:24:54,050 --> 00:24:59,127 ( TV) An overriding result that certainly can be called a major victory. 168 00:24:59,127 --> 00:25:02,264 Selby is way ahead. 169 00:25:02,264 --> 00:25:06,638 Moving ahead in lowa. Moving ahead in Kansas City... 170 00:25:06,638 --> 00:25:09,143 What's the matter, Ted? 171 00:25:09,143 --> 00:25:14,065 l just can 't get over that shot you made this afternoon . 172 00:25:14,065 --> 00:25:17,812 Wait a minute. This might be it. 173 00:25:17,812 --> 00:25:23,155 ( TV) Louis Price, the governor's press secretary, is heading for the microphone. 174 00:25:25,413 --> 00:25:28,996 The governor has asked me to read this statement, 175 00:25:28,996 --> 00:25:34,332 which he has sent to Mr Selby in the form of a telegram. 176 00:25:34,332 --> 00:25:39,421 ''My warmest congratulations and best wishes to William Lyons Selby.'' 177 00:25:39,421 --> 00:25:41,628 (whoops) 178 00:25:43,138 --> 00:25:44,181 Dad! 179 00:25:48,936 --> 00:25:52,020 - Bill! - Thank you ! Thank you , my dear. 180 00:25:52,020 --> 00:25:56,725 Thank you , boys, for all you did! Now we've won the battle. 181 00:25:56,725 --> 00:25:58,936 Let's win the war! 182 00:26:02,657 --> 00:26:05,824 l do solemnly swear that will l faithfully execute 183 00:26:05,824 --> 00:26:11,492 the office of President of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, 184 00:26:11,492 --> 00:26:17,413 preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. 185 00:26:41,861 --> 00:26:43,937 (intercom buzzes) 186 00:26:47,033 --> 00:26:50,817 - Yes? - The vice-president would like to see you . 187 00:26:50,817 --> 00:26:53,029 Show him in , please. 188 00:26:58,836 --> 00:27:04,459 - l hope you don 't mind. l wanted... - Just let me get these out of the way. 189 00:27:11,014 --> 00:27:16,719 Farm subsidy bill, Social Security amendments. 190 00:27:16,719 --> 00:27:21,016 With the Congress behind us, we can get things done. 191 00:27:24,610 --> 00:27:27,860 You are with me in all this? 192 00:27:27,860 --> 00:27:33,611 Yes, of course l am. This is what l don 't understand. 193 00:27:34,411 --> 00:27:39,369 My memo on the summit meeting. Something not clear? 194 00:27:39,369 --> 00:27:42,666 You're going to meet with Li Chin -Sung? 195 00:27:42,666 --> 00:27:45,629 He's arriving the day after tomorrow. 196 00:27:45,629 --> 00:27:50,084 - We both know what he's after. - Yes. 197 00:27:50,084 --> 00:27:54,465 l expect him to offer to pull his troops out of Ling Valley. 198 00:27:54,465 --> 00:27:57,633 Yes, on condition that we do the same. 199 00:27:57,633 --> 00:28:00,637 That is one thing we will talk about. 200 00:28:00,637 --> 00:28:03,177 Do we pull out if Sung does? 201 00:28:03,177 --> 00:28:07,810 lf he makes that concession , we must do the same. 202 00:28:07,810 --> 00:28:13,399 Six months ago you gave me five reasons why American strength in the Orient 203 00:28:13,399 --> 00:28:16,449 was as vital to security as our missiles. 204 00:28:16,449 --> 00:28:20,159 You said we could never negotiate from weakness. Do you recall? 205 00:28:20,159 --> 00:28:21,319 Of course. 206 00:28:21,319 --> 00:28:25,121 Now you'll pull our troops out because Sung says he will? 207 00:28:25,121 --> 00:28:29,119 l think it's a mistake to talk about it, absolutely. 208 00:28:29,119 --> 00:28:36,420 l'm proud to have you by my side. You've got the guts to speak if you feel you're right. 209 00:28:36,420 --> 00:28:40,931 - l am right! - You're wrong. You're too rigid. 210 00:28:40,931 --> 00:28:45,221 You feel that to bend is to break, equate change with weakness. 211 00:28:45,221 --> 00:28:48,438 By changing policy, when change is in order, 212 00:28:48,438 --> 00:28:52,563 we strengthen our position , not weaken it. 213 00:28:58,825 --> 00:29:01,316 ls your mind made up? 214 00:29:02,162 --> 00:29:04,652 Nothing is decided. 215 00:29:04,652 --> 00:29:07,576 l haven 't even met the man , have l? 216 00:29:07,576 --> 00:29:10,246 Well, Ted, l have the press conference. 217 00:29:10,246 --> 00:29:13,912 We'll talk another time. Later on . 218 00:29:32,190 --> 00:29:34,895 - Ted? - Hi. 219 00:29:34,895 --> 00:29:38,146 - Can l get you a glass of milk? -No. 220 00:29:41,157 --> 00:29:45,618 You gonna ruin your health while Teddy and l visit Mother? 221 00:29:45,618 --> 00:29:48,414 This summit meeting is like a knife. 222 00:29:48,414 --> 00:29:51,990 - l thought you believed in summitry. - Of course l do. 223 00:29:51,990 --> 00:29:55,459 l'm just not in favour of giving away the Ling Valley. 224 00:29:55,459 --> 00:29:59,881 Suppose both sides do pull out. No armies, no wars. 225 00:29:59,881 --> 00:30:02,084 Oh, Ann . 226 00:30:07,599 --> 00:30:10,268 Look, if Sung pulls out, 227 00:30:10,268 --> 00:30:13,679 he moves back across the border: 500 miles. 228 00:30:13,679 --> 00:30:17,727 lf we pull out, we come home: 5,000 miles. 229 00:30:17,727 --> 00:30:20,943 A day, a week or a month later, 230 00:30:20,943 --> 00:30:24,154 Sung sweeps back in with nothing to stop him. 231 00:30:24,154 --> 00:30:28,493 - Can you talk to the military? - l can 't talk to anyone. 232 00:30:28,493 --> 00:30:30,695 l'm the vice-president. 233 00:30:30,695 --> 00:30:32,905 l can discuss foreign policy. 234 00:30:32,905 --> 00:30:38,496 There are times when l even help to shape it, but l never criticise it. 235 00:30:38,496 --> 00:30:41,380 lt's so frustrating. 236 00:30:41,380 --> 00:30:46,501 Now l know why they call the vice-president the silent man . 237 00:30:48,429 --> 00:30:52,890 And the day after tomorrow l've gotta shake Li Chin -Sung's hand 238 00:30:52,890 --> 00:30:55,223 and welcome him to our country. 239 00:30:56,646 --> 00:31:01,188 - Welcome to our country, sir. - l'm happy to meet you , Mr Pearson . 240 00:31:01,188 --> 00:31:08,114 l want Premier Sung to meet all of you , but he must be very tired after his flight. 241 00:31:08,114 --> 00:31:09,900 - Ted. - Gentlemen . 242 00:31:09,900 --> 00:31:14,612 Cocktails are being served in the Blue Room, if you'll join me. 243 00:31:16,832 --> 00:31:19,536 We'll be with you shortly. 244 00:31:36,976 --> 00:31:41,269 (they speak Oriental language ) 245 00:31:42,481 --> 00:31:44,770 We're making very good progress. 246 00:31:44,770 --> 00:31:50,570 Within three weeks, American troops challenging you to the south will be withdrawn . 247 00:31:50,570 --> 00:31:52,773 Excellent. 248 00:31:52,773 --> 00:31:55,861 And missile bases? 249 00:31:55,861 --> 00:31:59,778 We should be patient at least until the fall 250 00:31:59,778 --> 00:32:02,619 before we move in that area. 251 00:32:05,253 --> 00:32:09,297 Your judgement is sound. l leave that detail in your hands. 252 00:32:09,297 --> 00:32:14,666 - Thank you , sir. -Now we're ready for the second phase. 253 00:32:14,666 --> 00:32:17,721 Final preparations are very nearly completed. 254 00:32:17,721 --> 00:32:22,142 We should make all the other substitutions within the next few weeks. 255 00:32:22,142 --> 00:32:24,724 Roy Lindley, Mercury, steel corporation . 256 00:32:24,724 --> 00:32:27,143 Webber Norton , secretary of labour. 257 00:32:27,143 --> 00:32:29,397 Gerald Fontaine, New York Chronicle 258 00:32:29,397 --> 00:32:32,562 Herbert Mead, Broadcasting Corporation of America. 259 00:32:32,562 --> 00:32:36,693 And Whelan , Rudolph, Clark, Warner. 260 00:32:37,825 --> 00:32:41,277 And not a single shot will have been fired. 261 00:32:41,277 --> 00:32:44,863 An archer is known by his aim, not his arrows. 262 00:32:49,587 --> 00:32:52,753 And what about the Pearson substitution ? 263 00:32:56,677 --> 00:32:59,677 You will have your new vice-president by morning. 264 00:34:20,799 --> 00:34:22,708 (floorboard creaks) 265 00:34:39,566 --> 00:34:41,440 ( knocking ) 266 00:34:46,990 --> 00:34:50,276 - Who's there? - lt's us. Bob and Carol. 267 00:34:50,276 --> 00:34:54,360 Hey! Well, this is a surprise. Come on in . 268 00:34:54,360 --> 00:34:58,661 Hope you're not angry at us for dropping in without phoning first. 269 00:34:58,661 --> 00:35:03,870 l'm delighted. When Ted and Ann are away, l begin to hear noises. 270 00:35:03,870 --> 00:35:07,126 - Can l get you some coffee? -Not a thing. 271 00:35:07,126 --> 00:35:08,967 Well... 272 00:35:08,967 --> 00:35:11,882 There's something we must talk to you about. 273 00:35:11,882 --> 00:35:14,587 Well, come on . 274 00:35:16,477 --> 00:35:18,553 lt's Dad. 275 00:35:19,938 --> 00:35:24,150 Something... something seems wrong with him. 276 00:35:24,150 --> 00:35:28,736 Little things. By themselves, none of them amount to a thing. 277 00:35:28,736 --> 00:35:33,858 But put together, they give me the strangest feeling. 278 00:35:35,953 --> 00:35:38,444 Well, what kind of things? 279 00:35:41,918 --> 00:35:46,081 For one thing, Bill has always been vitally interested in my research. 280 00:35:46,081 --> 00:35:48,170 He used to mention it. 281 00:35:48,170 --> 00:35:51,632 The Apollo project always fascinated him, 282 00:35:51,632 --> 00:35:54,298 yet it's months since he's mentioned it. 283 00:35:54,298 --> 00:35:58,807 And personal things. Tastes in food. 284 00:35:58,807 --> 00:36:03,975 Attitudes about people we've known . His attitude towards us. 285 00:36:03,975 --> 00:36:11,021 lt's tough to put into words, but Carol's dad always took a proprietary interest in our lives. 286 00:36:11,021 --> 00:36:14,736 ln a nice way, he tried to run things. 287 00:36:14,736 --> 00:36:19,611 He meddled. But it was a lovable kind of meddling. 288 00:36:19,611 --> 00:36:20,612 And now? 289 00:36:22,665 --> 00:36:25,120 He's polite. 290 00:36:25,120 --> 00:36:30,411 He remembers all the right anniversaries and birthdays. 291 00:36:30,411 --> 00:36:33,667 But it's as if he turned to stone. 292 00:36:34,718 --> 00:36:38,134 Suddenly, l don 't love him any more. 293 00:36:45,979 --> 00:36:48,055 What was that? 294 00:36:58,282 --> 00:37:00,987 What was it? Did you see him? 295 00:37:20,136 --> 00:37:25,130 Look, did he just resemble you or was he like a mirror image? 296 00:37:25,130 --> 00:37:28,849 l saw him. lt wasn 't someone who looked like me. 297 00:37:28,849 --> 00:37:31,932 lt was me! l was looking at me! 298 00:37:31,932 --> 00:37:35,231 - How is that possible? - l don 't know. 299 00:37:35,231 --> 00:37:38,894 You'd better tell Frank Summers first thing in the morning. 300 00:37:38,894 --> 00:37:43,074 Wait a minute. Don 't say anything to Summers just yet. 301 00:37:43,074 --> 00:37:45,904 - Why not? - Think about it a minute. 302 00:37:45,904 --> 00:37:50,579 People don 't look identically like other people unless they're identical twins. 303 00:37:50,579 --> 00:37:54,870 But what if a person were made to look like someone else? 304 00:37:54,870 --> 00:37:57,494 How? Plastic surgery? 305 00:37:57,494 --> 00:37:59,753 The Russians have been conducting experiments 306 00:37:59,753 --> 00:38:04,046 in molecular rearrangement in living organisms for some time. 307 00:38:04,046 --> 00:38:08,555 - They've been very successful. - Exactly what does that mean ? 308 00:38:08,555 --> 00:38:12,265 l might have the answer. When do you get to work? 309 00:38:12,265 --> 00:38:15,478 - Usually around eight. - Good. Come on , Carol. 310 00:38:15,478 --> 00:38:18,725 l've got a day's work ahead of me tonight. 311 00:38:19,985 --> 00:38:24,528 l don 't think you ought to stay here tonight. Come to our place. 312 00:38:24,528 --> 00:38:28,606 l'll be all right. l don 't think he'll try it again . 313 00:38:28,606 --> 00:38:31,281 - l hope not. - Thank you , dear. 314 00:38:31,281 --> 00:38:33,701 Report on Molecular Rearrangement 315 00:38:33,701 --> 00:38:36,832 of Subcutaneous Matter in the Rhesus Monkey 316 00:38:36,832 --> 00:38:40,079 How's that for a title? Here... 317 00:38:41,505 --> 00:38:47,175 ''A few seconds later l was able to manipulate and reshape the flesh of the monkey.'' 318 00:38:47,175 --> 00:38:50,090 ''The speed the tissue entered a plastic state 319 00:38:50,090 --> 00:38:55,180 seemed to be in direct proportion to the strength of the serum.'' 320 00:38:55,180 --> 00:38:58,228 Assuming the serum has been developed further, 321 00:38:58,228 --> 00:39:04,144 they or someone would have the means to reshape the physical features of anyone. 322 00:39:04,144 --> 00:39:05,019 A man . 323 00:39:06,738 --> 00:39:08,861 Perhaps Bill Selby. 324 00:39:08,861 --> 00:39:13,616 Then it's possible the assassination attempt in Chicago was not foiled by Selby. 325 00:39:13,616 --> 00:39:20,245 lt was planned to appear that way. Selby is dead and the man in the White House is... who? 326 00:39:20,245 --> 00:39:23,495 Can you place a dental appointment on Selby's calendar? 327 00:39:23,495 --> 00:39:24,538 Yes. 328 00:39:26,799 --> 00:39:31,507 lf the man is an impostor, his teeth will give him away. 329 00:39:31,507 --> 00:39:33,712 (buzzer) 330 00:39:35,223 --> 00:39:36,552 Yes? 331 00:39:36,552 --> 00:39:40,846 (secretary) l'm just reminding you of your dental appointment tomorrow. 332 00:39:42,397 --> 00:39:44,473 Cancel it. 333 00:39:47,485 --> 00:39:51,981 The Secret Service has been at his side since he took office. 334 00:39:51,981 --> 00:39:54,819 - l'd know if he was an impostor. - How? 335 00:39:54,819 --> 00:39:58,864 He looks, talks, acts exactly like Selby. He has become Selby! 336 00:39:58,864 --> 00:40:01,072 Where do we go from here? 337 00:40:01,072 --> 00:40:06,117 He's the most guarded man in the country. How do we denounce him? 338 00:40:06,117 --> 00:40:12,505 Before we attempt anything, is there some way to prove William Selby is dead? 339 00:40:12,505 --> 00:40:18,589 My next point. Buried in a grave in Chicago is a man we believe to be Selby. 340 00:40:18,589 --> 00:40:24,642 lf we make casts of his teeth and match them against old X-rays, we'll have that proof. 341 00:40:24,642 --> 00:40:27,392 - Marshall. - l'll leave tomorrow. 342 00:40:27,392 --> 00:40:31,734 You'll leave tonight! Who knows how many more they plan to replace? 343 00:40:31,734 --> 00:40:33,936 Or already have. 344 00:40:42,829 --> 00:40:44,905 (intercom buzzes) 345 00:40:50,128 --> 00:40:53,164 - Yes? - Mr Lee has arrived. 346 00:40:54,007 --> 00:40:56,083 Send him in . 347 00:41:08,812 --> 00:41:14,685 l want to outline the plan one final time. Do not fail again . 348 00:41:14,685 --> 00:41:20,572 Pearson will be heading for the Columbia Hotel to pick up Ambassador La Cour. 349 00:41:20,572 --> 00:41:24,696 Three blocks from the hotel we will make the substitution . 350 00:41:24,696 --> 00:41:30,118 l will continue in his place and bring the ambassador to your reception . 351 00:41:30,118 --> 00:41:33,369 You have my anxious good wishes. 352 00:41:38,591 --> 00:41:41,841 Thank you very much for the opportunity of chatting. 353 00:41:41,841 --> 00:41:48,221 My door is always open to men of sincerity and goodwill. Please come again soon . 354 00:41:55,190 --> 00:41:57,942 Try to get me the vice-president. 355 00:41:57,942 --> 00:42:00,144 (rings) 356 00:42:03,656 --> 00:42:07,820 No, if buttering up La Cour will strengthen the alliance... 357 00:42:07,820 --> 00:42:11,202 Good. He's staying at the Columbia. 358 00:42:11,202 --> 00:42:13,821 l told him around eight. 359 00:42:17,044 --> 00:42:20,164 He will talk your ear off, you know. 360 00:42:20,164 --> 00:42:24,081 lf an ear will help, l'll be glad to give it. 361 00:42:27,012 --> 00:42:31,674 - Did your mother mind keeping Teddy? - She loves having him stay over. 362 00:42:31,674 --> 00:42:33,884 (phone rings) 363 00:42:37,188 --> 00:42:39,679 Hello? Yes, Frank. 364 00:42:39,679 --> 00:42:41,892 lt's Summers. 365 00:42:46,072 --> 00:42:50,021 He deserved so much more than that. Thanks. 366 00:42:56,081 --> 00:43:00,079 - Did Marshall get the impressions? - There are no impressions. 367 00:43:00,079 --> 00:43:02,666 The body was cremated on October 28. 368 00:43:04,756 --> 00:43:06,832 Oh, no. 369 00:43:12,263 --> 00:43:16,308 Well, l'd better go. l'll see you at the reception . 370 00:43:35,828 --> 00:43:37,903 That's him. 371 00:43:40,499 --> 00:43:42,740 (starts car) 372 00:43:52,677 --> 00:43:58,263 l hope you're not too angry at me for sending Ted on a peace mission . 373 00:43:58,263 --> 00:44:01,142 That's what vice-presidents are for. 374 00:44:02,812 --> 00:44:06,975 May l have the first dance with the president's daughter? 375 00:44:27,794 --> 00:44:30,913 l wish your dear mother were here tonight. 376 00:44:38,137 --> 00:44:42,051 Dad, would you mind if l sat down ? 377 00:44:42,051 --> 00:44:45,551 Why, of course not. ls something wrong? 378 00:44:45,551 --> 00:44:47,762 No, no, l'll be fine. 379 00:44:50,857 --> 00:44:57,109 l know that l'm a poor substitute for Ted, but shall we give it a try? 380 00:45:10,668 --> 00:45:12,542 There is your Ted. 381 00:45:12,542 --> 00:45:15,789 lf you'll come this way, Mr Ambassador. 382 00:45:19,218 --> 00:45:22,384 Monsieur La Cour, we are honoured, sir. 383 00:45:22,384 --> 00:45:27,720 A great many of my friends are most anxious to meet you , Mr Ambassador. 384 00:45:31,396 --> 00:45:32,771 Ted. 385 00:45:32,771 --> 00:45:36,313 - Stay close to Bob and Carol. - What's the matter? 386 00:45:36,313 --> 00:45:38,518 Just go. 387 00:45:51,123 --> 00:45:54,706 Everyone! Please stop where you are! 388 00:45:54,706 --> 00:45:58,085 Please! Come this way. 389 00:46:09,349 --> 00:46:12,468 l want you all to look toward that door. 390 00:46:23,863 --> 00:46:29,153 You are witness to the most monstrous act of international espionage in modern history. 391 00:46:30,452 --> 00:46:32,528 Frank Summers! 392 00:46:37,959 --> 00:46:42,538 A few nights ago an attempt was made on my life. lt failed. 393 00:46:42,538 --> 00:46:44,748 Tonight, a second attempt was made. 394 00:46:44,748 --> 00:46:49,628 lt too failed, thanks to Mr Summers, who's been at my side. 395 00:46:49,628 --> 00:46:55,468 But we have uncovered something far more treacherous than an attempt on my life. 396 00:46:55,468 --> 00:46:59,515 Through a new and almost incredible chemical process, 397 00:46:59,515 --> 00:47:05,068 this enemy has succeeded in altering the human face, as you can see. 398 00:47:05,068 --> 00:47:10,899 This man is not Ted Pearson , l am, yet he is the exact image of me. 399 00:47:10,899 --> 00:47:14,236 But there is more, far more. 400 00:47:17,831 --> 00:47:20,701 Frank, take the president. 401 00:47:23,962 --> 00:47:27,165 l accuse you of the assassination of William Lyons Selby 402 00:47:27,165 --> 00:47:33,632 and assuming his identity for the purposes of overthrowing the United States government. 403 00:47:36,015 --> 00:47:39,847 You're not the president. You're a murderer and an impostor! 404 00:47:39,847 --> 00:47:43,227 Bob Conner, l'll need your help. 405 00:48:07,336 --> 00:48:10,670 Put an end to your treachery here and now. 406 00:48:37,824 --> 00:48:42,651 You're the commander in chief now. l can get SAC vanguard on the phone. 407 00:48:42,651 --> 00:48:44,863 Just give the order. 408 00:48:49,627 --> 00:48:52,497 There will be no order. 409 00:48:53,255 --> 00:48:56,955 ( man ) To Theodore Pearson , not even so monstrous a crime 410 00:48:56,955 --> 00:49:02,003 as the assassination of William Lyons Selby justifies an act of war. 411 00:49:02,003 --> 00:49:06,599 Because there is no war as we knew it, only annihilation . 412 00:49:06,599 --> 00:49:10,060 A great American has been killed serving his country. 413 00:49:10,060 --> 00:49:13,936 Now those who continue to serve must carry on , 414 00:49:13,936 --> 00:49:18,978 guarding our freedom with dignity and unrelenting vigilance. 415 00:49:23,159 --> 00:49:26,693 We now return control of your television set to you 416 00:49:26,693 --> 00:49:31,870 until next week at this same time when the control voice will take you to... 417 00:49:31,870 --> 00:49:34,207 ..The Outer Limits. 418 00:49:34,257 --> 00:49:38,807 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0