Television: Review

In the midst of drought, a town's prayers were doubly answered in last week's Staring Match on CBS's Studio One. First, in spotless white business suit, came Mr. White (James Daly), a winning stranger who knew everyone by name. He owned up to being "an angel o' the Lord" sent to find the town a well. ("A miracle!" cried a bystander. Beamed Mr. White: "I believe that's what they're called here, yes.") On his heels came another friendly, omniscient stranger (James Gregory), all in black, making the same claims. Each accused the other of serving Satan, and confronted the townsfolk with...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!