Few shows challenged their audiences intellectually, let alone made them want to leave a night light on.
That’s whereRod Serling comes into playas one of the most innovative writers in the history of television.
Serling was ahead of the game.
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Rod Serling is one sneaky fellow.
Before he could begin working on his iconic series,Rod Serling would first attemptto bringEmmett Till’sstory to TV.
It’s a shame that the show falters at that moment.
Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.
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The Twilight Zonewasn’t afraid to tackle xenophobia, either.
you’re able to really feel Serling’s passion in this one.
Mr. Schmidt (Oscar Beregi Jr.), or Captain Lutze, is absolutely despicable in this episode.
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This is easily one of thebestTwilight Zoneepisodes.
But of course, those that are in the sky aren’t the monsters we are.
This is also one of the greatest and most iconic andinfluential episodes ofThe Twilight Zone.
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“Time Enough at Last” is a grim episode, to say the least.
Perhaps one of the most famous episodes in the entire series is “Eye of the Beholder.”
“Number 12” might just have one of the most clever log lines in the entire series.
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More shows need to be as daring asThe Twilight Zone.
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