TWILIGHT ZONE

Rod Serling's voice lured us into, "The Twilight Zone." Should Warner Bros. and DiCaprio even attempt to re-enter the Zone? Only twilight time will tell.

The Twilight Zone's enduring impact has been appropriately noted during this series of articles commemorating one of the most intelligent, esteemed, and bold series in the history of television.

Most "best-of" Twilight Zone polls will find To Serve Man resting comfortably on top, and it might very well appear on a number of composite lists documenting television's best episodes overall.

A Stop at Willoughby is the Twilight Zone episode for all who stepped on that career treadmill early in life, ascended to a position, assumed the natural family responsibilities, and then realized they were trapped in a cycle of despair.

"Happily, tangible manifestation is very often left as evidence of trespass, even from so intangible a quarter as the Twilight Zone."

"Long Live Walter Jameson," is another provocative Twilight Zone effort probing life's imponderable uncertainties. It's #5 on this "best of" list, the result of an unscientific poll of 250 people asked to rank their favorite Twilight Zone episodes.

In yet another distinctive pass at an allegory about the human spirit, its foibles and resourcefulness, Rod Serling authored "On Thursday We Leave For Home," #6 on the list of the 25 best Twilight Zone episodes.

When one summons their thoughts and memories of the Twilight Zone, they are unlikely to include charm, sentimentality, and compassion as characteristics of story lines and the characters inhabiting them.

"Walking Distance" is an early Rod Serling Twilight Zone script, only the fifth program aired in this extraordinary five year series. Like many Serling-penned efforts, it captures so eloquently and precisely the human condition.

"Mirror Image" contains all the elements of a classic Twilight Zone...a compelling script, provocative subject matter, and truly gifted performances.

As the 50th anniversary year of "The Twilight Zone" continues on, it is appropriate to provide a mid-survey review of the groundbreaking program's 25 best episodes.

"Stopover in a Quiet Town" is a wonderful Twilight Zone example of the effects of isolation...the original confusion, the denial, the optimism, the gradual realization, the ultimate reality.

Twilight Zone's "Little Girl Lost" aired at a time when many of us were just becoming immersed in the chatter about NASA, outer space, and the possibility there was something else "out there"...something beyond our basic two-dimensional world.

The Twilight Zone still captures our collective imagination 44 years after it left the broadcast airwaves. If you're a fan, here are some of the best books about Rod Serling and his amazing television creation.

October 2009 marks a milestone as the 50th Anniversary of Rod Serling's popular TV show, The Twilight Zone. Two upstate New York cities will offer Serling's trailblazing and ever fresh fare from October 1-4. Read on for events and details.

Who among us with a mind willing to venture outside the realm of normal everyday life hasn't had the fanciful debate concerning time travel?

The Twilight Zone is science fiction, but many of the episodes had great morals and commanding, strong messages. Here are 5 of the most intriguing Twilight Zone stories, along with my explanations of how we can learn from them...

As with any life-menacing issue, either panic or clear-headed critical thinking might ensue. In Third From the Sun, it's the latter in the midst of airtight, palpable tension that endures throughout the entire half-hour.

A showcase of classic TV star guest spots on the Twilight Zone.

A look at the history of The Twilight Zone.

What happens after we die? Rod Serling's classic TV series, The Twilight Zone tackled the question often.

Want real belly laughs? Go watch The Twilight Zone. Some of the funniest comics and situations can be found there.

What is beauty? Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone tackled the question often.

The Twilight Zone has been a television staple for decades and examined many issues. Here are some of the best war themed episodes.