Night Gallery
This anthology telefilm aired on NBC on November 8, 1969, and tells three strange tales: "The Cemetery," directed by Boris Sagal; "Eyes," directed by Steven Spielberg; and "The Escape Route," directed by Barry Shear. This film also served as a backdoor pilot for the TV series of the same name, which premiered on December 16, 1970.
Casts & Crew
Joan Crawford
Ossie Davis
Richard Kiley
Roddy McDowall
Barry Sullivan
Tom Bosley
George Macready
Sam Jaffe
Norma Crane
Barry Atwater
George Murdock
Tom Basham
Byron Morrow
Garry Goodrow
Shannon Farnon
Richard Hale
Rod Serling
Rico Alaniz
Bruce Kirby
Also Directed by Steven Spielberg
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Also Directed by Barry Shear
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Also Directed by Boris Sagal
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