The Twilight Zone
The Rip Van Winkle Caper
Season 2, Episode 24 · Aired 1961-04-21
Synopsis
After successfully robbing a gold shipment, the band of thieves and their scientist ringleader decides to hide in a cave in the desert in suspended animation until the law is no longer looking for them. However, after they awaken from their chambers, the thieves soon discover that their rich, bright future is more than a bit tarnished.
In the series
This episode is part of The Twilight Zone (1959–1964) on CBS.
Moral fables in a black suit — twist endings that taught America to fear its own reflection.
Key cast
- Rod Serling as Host / Narrator