His insecurity has shelled him, his sensitivity has straddled him with humiliation, his deep-rooted disquiet about his own worth has zeroed in on him, landed on target, and blown him apart.

His overbearing boss, Oliver Misrell, angered by the loss of a major account, lectures him about giving the "push-push-push" until Williams insults him.

Unable to sleep properly at home, he drifts off for a short nap on the train during his daily commute through the November snow.

He learns that this is a "peaceful, restful town, where a man can slow down to a walk and live his life full measure."

Getting off the train, he is greeted by name by various inhabitants who welcome him while he tells them he's glad to be there and plans to stay and join their idyllic life.

Another possible inspiration is Willoughby Avenue, a street only a few miles from the Sony Pictures Studios (formerly MGM) where nearly all Twilight Zone episodes were shot.

[2] Williams' home phone number, CApital 7-9899, includes what was once a legitimate central office name for Westport.

[7] Matthew Weiner, creator of the TV series Mad Men, acknowledged the influence of The Twilight Zone on his work, and how Don Draper's life had many superficial similarities to the main character of this episode.

[8] In the TV series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Abe Weissman (Tony Shalhoub) describes the Willoughby episode to his wife and daughter as they tour Midge's apartment.

He is revealed to be a 30 year old man who has refused to grow up and who continues to travel the country trying to play for college baseball teams.