I think that The Twilight Zone is one of the greatest and most original TV series of all time. The show was created by Rod Serling and he wrote a good chunk of the episodes. The show ran from 1959 to 1964 and below are six links to articles about this groundbreaking and timeless television series.
And then there’s the MBIP Coming Attractions for what’s happening on the blog next week!
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Sunday Links
The 10 greatest "Twilight Zone" episodes - I agree with all of their choices and my personal favorites are 3, 5, 7 and 9.
The Mike Wallace Interview Featuring Rod Serling (1959) - Rod Serling started out writing TV dramas for the Kraft Television Theater and Playhouse 90. One show he wrote, which was called, “Patterns” was a huge hit, but he soon became known as an “angry young man” because of his battles with the censors and sponsors. This interview with Mike Wallace is interesting because he keeps stressing that the Twilight Zone is just science fiction and nothing else. What he actually did was take topics that were taboo back then, like prejudice and social injustice and turned them into Twilight Zone episodes. It was a genius idea and the show ran for five years with no battles with censors or sponsors.
Why The Twilight Zone puts today's TV sci-fi to shame - An article about how nothing since The Twilight Zone has been its equal.
25 'Twilight Zone' Quotes that Will Make You Question Your Life Decisions - Great statements, most of them written by Rod Serling. Number eight is my favorite.
Twilight Zone -- The Movie -- Review by Roger Ebert - I remember when I heard that they were making this movie that it was a huge mistake and after I saw it I knew I was right.
Rod Serling's Final Interview - Rod Serling’s last interview happened on March 4, 1975, just months before he died at the age of 50-years-old. This is my favorite line from the interview: “I remember the first sale I made was a hundred and fifty dollars for a radio script, and, as poor as I was, I didn't cash the check for three months.” I think in every writer’s life the biggest high and thrill is the first time when someone pays you for something you’ve written. It’s a magical feeling that makes the sometimes tortuous writing process all worth it and then for better or for worse, you’re hooked for life and there’s no turning back. Rod Serling has always been a hero and an inspiration to me.
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MBIP Coming Attractions
Monday: I decided to have a rare Saturday night at the MBIP World Headquarters and I made a chili-cheeseburger that was one of the best cheeseburgers I’ve ever had! Stay tuned for that tomorrow!
Tuesday: We’re up to week number two on our Spinal Rib tour and I went with Bob Gordon to Smokin’ Notes in East Peoria and it did not disappoint!
Wednesday: I was invited to take a tour of Distillery Labs in downtown Peoria. And being the idiot I am, I thought they made whiskey there! They don’t but it’s quite the interesting and cool place! Tune in on Wednesday to find out all about Distillery Labs!
Thursday: We’ll have the weekly Thursday buffet blog with a photo, an update on my forthcoming book and links to this week’s videos on my YouTube channel.
Friday: I’ll be featuring some kind of snack item, but truthfully, I haven’t thought about that yet! It’s only Sunday, I’ll worry about that on Wednesday!
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Sunday Comic
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