The Written Word
- Episode aired Jan 19, 1955
- 1h
A mentally handicapped 20-year-old is convicted of murdering a policeman and sentenced to hang. While awaiting his fate on the gallows, a caring guard teaches him how to read and write. Sudd... Read allA mentally handicapped 20-year-old is convicted of murdering a policeman and sentenced to hang. While awaiting his fate on the gallows, a caring guard teaches him how to read and write. Suddenly, a whole new world has opened up to him, even though his remaining time on Earth is b... Read allA mentally handicapped 20-year-old is convicted of murdering a policeman and sentenced to hang. While awaiting his fate on the gallows, a caring guard teaches him how to read and write. Suddenly, a whole new world has opened up to him, even though his remaining time on Earth is brief.