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Facts That May Surprise You About Rod Serling's 'The Twilight Zone' TV ShowYou may know that 'The Twilight Zone' was a killer thriller TV series. You may know that Rod Serling created The Twilight Zone, movie and comic series. You doubtless recognize the TZ theme song. Here are some little known facts about the Twilight Zone. -
How Rod Serling Examined Beauty Through the Twilight ZoneWhat is beauty? Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone tackled the question often. -
Rod Serling: The New AesopRod Serling, in bringing the mentality of a fable writer into his Twilight Zone stories, might be happy to be regarded as the new Aesop.
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The Twilight Zone at 50: A Celebration of Rod SerlingOctober 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. -
How Rod Serling Examined Death Through the Twilight ZoneWhat happens after we die? Rod Serling's classic TV series, The Twilight Zone tackled the question often. -
The Best Books About Rod Serling's The Twilight ZoneThe 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. -
Rod Serling + John Cassavetes = a Standard 1950s Western? Alas, Yes: "Saddle the Wind"Review of the 1950s western "Saddle the Wind" in which Robert Taylor attempts to keep his younger brother John Cassavetes out of trouble with Julie London onsite -
Beyond The Twilight Zone: How Rod Serling Created Television GeniusA look at the history of The Twilight Zone. -
How Rod Serling Examined Comedy in the Twilight ZoneWant real belly laughs? Go watch The Twilight Zone. Some of the funniest comics and situations can be found there. -
How Rod Serling Examined War Through the Twilight ZoneThe Twilight Zone has been a television staple for decades and examined many issues. Here are some of the best war themed episodes. -
The 25 Best Twilight Zone Episodes...#6 - "On Thursday We Leave for Home"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. -
AL-IANSI had been working on the 9th permutation of twilight zone, which the overseers had promised would be the last. As it was explained to me, the new digi-synth Rod Serling would make any future editions too contrived, -
Three (Plus) by Dennis PotterA review of "Dennis Potter: Three to Remember" with consideration of "Blue Remembered Hills" and other Potter screenwriting
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Is it Time for Twilight Zone Again?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. -
Famous People Who Died on June 28th in HistoryFamous People Who Died on June 28th in History James Madison, Mickey Cochrane, Rod Serling, Billy Mays, Robert Byrd
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The 25 Best Twilight Zone Episodes...#9 - "Walking Distance""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. -
The Twilight Zone: One of the Greatest TV Shows of All TimeFrom the mind of the shows creator, Rod Serling, came a time capsule of American literary genius.
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Earwigs: They Really Can't Chew Through Your Brain, You KnowRemember that episode of Night Gallery, Rod Serling's early 1970s follow-up to The Twilight Zone, titled "The Caterpillar," starring Laurence Harvey as a lovelorn fellow who winds up the ironic victim of his own malevolence?
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Anecdotes About Steven SpielbergSteven Spielberg is the most successful director/producer in the history of motion pictures. Legendary film star Joan Crawford had even predicted his success after starring in his first Hollywood film, the pilot episode for Rod Serling's television series, "Night Gallery." -
The 25 Best Twilight Zone Episodes...#17 - "Five Characters in Search of an Exit"Thirty-four years before Tom Hanks and Tim Allen breathed life into Woody and Buzz Lightyear in "Toy Story," the definitive fantasy characterization of a toy's life when no one else is around, Rod Serling wrote "Five Characters in Search of an Exit." -
December 25: Today's Notable BirthdaysHappy birthday: Jesus, Humphrey Bogart, Jimmy Buffett, Cab Calloway, Annie Lennox, Isaac Newton, Rod Serling, Sissy Spacek and others. Is December 25th your birthday? How will you celebrate? What notable individuals share your birthday?
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The 25 Best Twilight Zone Episodes...#25 - "Night Call"The historic television series, The Twilight Zone, turns 50 this year, and to commemorate Rod Serling's masterpiece, the 25 best episodes will be chronicled here.
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Twilight Zone Collectibles: The Land of Both Shadow & SubstanceThe Rod Serling Estate and CBS Entertainment strike five new licensing agreements that will bring fresh and innovative collectibles to Twilight Zone Fans.
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The 25 Best Twilight Zone Episodes...#16 - "And when the Sky was Opened"Here, Rod Taylor plays Colonel Clegg Forbes, who returns with two other astronauts from a test flight...or does he?...or do they? -
The 25 Best Twilight Zone Episodes...#22 - "Living Doll"Serling's masterpiece, "Living Doll," is one of those episodes better known for its star than its story, and even with a menacing Telly Savalas in the cast, make no mistake, the star is Talky Tina. -
The Twilight Zone: The Complete Definitive CollectionIndeed the definitive collection for diehard TZ buffs! Along with all the original episodes, considerable "special features" content's included, not to mention Serling's "next-episode" previews and CBS' original end-of-broadcast blurbs.
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Alan Brennert Talks About His New Novel, "Honolulu" and Writing in GeneralEmmy and Nebula award winning author, Alan Brennert talks to Literary Corner Cafe about his transition from television to novels and writing in general.
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1972's The Man Should Be Re-Released on DVD with Obama VictoryWith an election victory for Barack Obama, it's time for a forgotten book and movie called "The Man" to get back into the public consciousness. While it depicted the first black President, it also warned about potential internal machinations...
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TiVo Guilt: Too Much of a Good TiVo?A new phrase, "TiVo guilt," describes people who feel guilty because they record more programs than they ever will watch.
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Notes from Life in the Twilight Zone - Mexican StyleI've come to believe in recent years that living in Mexico, and for a variety of reasons, is as close as you can get to living in The Twilight Zone.
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The 25 Best Twilight Zone Episodes...The Honorable MentionsSome episodes are chilling. Some are thought-provoking. Some are whimsical. Many feature distinguished actors salivating at the opportunity to work with an accomplished script.
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The Holocaust DID HappenDue to "political correctness", there are rumors circulating that the Holocaust never happened - or was Hitler just following his own "truth" as he saw fit?
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Best Black & White Television Series Still Popular TodayTelevision has undergone major evolution from small black and white TV sets with only mono sound. We now have huge flat screens with high definition and 5.1 surround sound, but many old black and white shows still play as great.
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The Black Waters of Echo's PondThe storyline of The Black Waters Of Echo's Pond follows a group of nine friends on vacation who find a game that brings out the worst in each of them as they play it. -
The 25 Best Twilight Zone Episodes...#24 - "Third from the Sun"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. -
Dog LickersMax weighs five pounds -- half a bowling ball -- but barks like he's been dipped in the river Styx. He chases passers-by with the illusion that somehow, someway, he will finally render them extinct. -
Twilight Zone Radio DramasThese dramatic productions are the new way to appreciate an old favorite.
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The Twilight Zone Turns 50When one considers how often Twilight Zone's tentacles reach into our culture's every day life, it is nothing short of amazing it first aired nearly half a century ago.
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How to Lose an Election7 easy steps to your humiliation at the polls this November.
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Teaching Tool: Stranger Than FictionCreative writing generator
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