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The emotional side of this episode really came out of left field. The beginning of the episode is lighthearted and there are some funny moments... then about halfway through the episode things get serious and the focus becomes the problems of the Rabbi's Brother's family.

Sam seems thoroughly confused throughout the first half of the episode because he is playing a Rabbi who is well-liked but of course, he doesn't know anyone so he doesn't know any of their past problems/birthdays/jokes... all that good stuff. He definitely plays it off well and these comedic moments are great, especially when Al is around!

The acting is very good and sometimes the atmosphere is thick with bitterness and regret... luckily, love seems to find it's way through and of course we have all learned that, "All you need is love!"

This is one of the best, I think, because it showcases the love and support Alison has within her family... especially from Joe, her husband.

The story has all sorts of twists and turns and the whole time you are just so hoping that things can get worked out so that Alison can get back to her family and so that the lady inhabiting the "real" Alison's body can find some peace, somehow.

Corinne Bailey Rae's song, "Just Like A Star" really adds to the emotion of the episode. The song on it's own is pretty amazing but it was absolutely the perfect choice and we hear it over and over again, each time making us feel the love that Joe has for his wife and family.

This episode shows us once again that the Beatles were right, All You Need Is Love.

This episode cracked me up! It was nice to watch a lighter Twilight Zone, but still have that other-worldly feeling. Keep an eye out for Burt Reynolds, he does a spot-on Marlon Brando impression... it is pretty amazing and very comical! John Williams plays William Shakespeare... he was in Dial M For Murder and is really great! Jack Weston is great as Julius Moomer who yearns to be a better writer in order to keep his job. I couldn't place him until I checked on his name and I remembered him from Dirty Dancing... Anyways, if you are looking for a Rod Serling-written episode that makes you think but also will give you a chuckle, check out "The Bard."