Celebrating 60 years of the landmark television series, this all-new documentary takes viewers on a journey into the fertile imagination and the life of creator Rod Serling. This insightful chronicle provides viewers with a closer look at the life experiences that inspired Serling's unique blend of thought-provoking and visionary storytelling -- from his experiences as a paratrooper in world war 2, to his early writing days in live television, and ultimately the creation of the classic Twilight Zone series. Friends, collaborators, and members of the Serling family share details on the man whose fertile imagination provided the foundation for this groundbreaking and influential storytelling phenomenon that has inspired audiences across the globe for nearly six decades.
Writing
Serling's war letters reveal where the darkness came from.
Production
Rare archival footage of live TV era chaos.
Director
Roger Lay, Jr.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Serling wrote 92 of the 156 original Twilight Zone episodes himself, often chain-smoking through the night to hit deadlines.
His famous opening narration was originally ad-libbed during a sound check and never meant to be used.
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