The Twonky (1953) -Hans Conried

Released June 10, 1953 "Kerry West (Hans Conried), a philosophy teacher at a university, acquires a new television. His wife, Carolyn (Janet Warren), goes on a trip, so he tests it out alone, only to discover that it has unexpected powers. The television, nicknamed "Twonky," is capable of performing an array of tasks -- from vacuuming to producing money -- but is equally adept at mind control and physical violence. Despite efforts from the police and the football team, Twonky begins to take over." This movie was brought to you with concern by the Radio Broadcasters of America. Hans Conried ... Kerry West Billy Lynn ... Coach Trout Gloria Blondell ... Lady Bill Collector Edwin Max ... Ed, TV Repairman Janet Warren ... Carolyn West Evelyn Beresford... Old Lady Motorist Bob Jellison ... TV Shop Owner Norman Field ... Doctor Stephen Roberts ... Head Treasury Agent Connie Marshall ... Susie - Girl with football team William Phipps ... Student Bennie Washington. Maybelle Lenore Kingston ... Offended Phone Operator #2 Alice Backes ... Offended Phone Operator #1