Seven Faces of Dr. Lao

When the mysterious Dr. Lao (Tony Randall) arrives in tiny Abalone, Arizona, with his traveling circus in tow, the locals soon discover that this is no ordinary sideshow. The circus performers offer reflections of the townspeople that aren't always flattering; a rapacious rancher (Arthur O'Connell) sees a great serpent, and a bitter woman is even turned (briefly) to stone. But Lao's changing faces and cryptic pronouncements can also enlighten, bringing a grieving widow (Barbara Eden) out of her shell and teaching her young son to embrace the wonders of the world.