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2. The Switch

A wealthy and elderly man subjects himself to a revolutionary new treatment in order to please his gold-digger girlfriend. Unfortunately becoming young again turns out to be very expensive.

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A dying elderly bachelor named Carlton Webster ( William Hickey ), wants to propose to his crush, a young woman named Linda ( Kelly Preston ). After being rejected for his age and realizing plastic surgery cannot do much, Carlton ends up meeting a discredited doctor who helps him slowly switch bodies with Hans ( Rick Rossovich ), an East German refugee. In the end, Carlton discovers that Linda's affection comes at a price he simply cannot afford. Also starring Ian Abercrombie, Mark Pellegrino and Roy Brocksmith. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who directed this episode, appears in the cold open with the Cryptkeeper, even introducing the story in his place.

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