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Burgess Meredith's Iconic Role: A Reader's Nightmare
6 Oct
Summary
- Actor Burgess Meredith starred in a classic Twilight Zone episode.
- The episode features a book-loving survivor of an apocalypse.
- Glasses shattering leaves the protagonist unable to read his books.
Burgess Meredith, a renowned character actor, is remembered for his iconic roles, including the Penguin in 1966's 'Batman.' However, one of his most impactful performances was in the 1959 episode 'Time Enough at Last' from the classic anthology series 'The Twilight Zone.'
This post-apocalyptic tale featured Meredith as Henry Bemis, a bank teller and avid reader. After an H-bomb decimates the city, leaving him the sole survivor, Henry finds solace in discovering a vast public library. His newfound hope is dashed when his glasses shatter, rendering him blind and unable to enjoy his books.
Meredith himself acknowledged the profound effect of this episode. In a 1984 interview, he stated that 'Time Enough at Last' is the project people most frequently discuss with him, indicating its enduring and haunting impact on viewers.
