TV Shows We Loved - The Twilight Zone
December 1st 2010 09:06
Renowned for its haunting and almost hypnotic introduction:
"There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call the Twilight Zone."
. . . the program ran for five seasons 1959 to 1964 and consisted of unrelated episodes depicting paranormal, futuristic, dystopian, or simply disturbing events; each show typically featured a surprising plot twist and was usually brought to closure with some sort of message.
From the very first episode entitled "Where Is Everybody" to the last in the series - The Bewitchin Pool - creator Rod Serling had a hand in writing almost the entire five series.
Click Here to See the Entire Twilight Series Episode Catalogue including spoilers.
Twilight Zone's writers frequently used science fiction as a vehicle for social comment, Frequent themes include nuclear war, mass hysteria, and McCarthyism, subjects that were strictly forbidden on more "serious" prime-time drama.
In total, the original series contained 156 episodes. Seasons 1, 2, 3, 5 were half hour shows. The fourth season (1962–1963) contained one-hour episodes - and all worthy for inclusion in the catalogue of programs we loved!
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Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Still in the upper ranks of my all time faves. Such a revelation to watch as a child. Now just seems so groundbreaking and provides infinite entertainment.
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
I remember being both enthralled and at the same time spooked watching this as a kid - but it was simply hypnotic.
Ranks right up as a fave.
Cheers
Comment by Mountain Fog
Infognito
Screen Trek
QUOTE ME NO QUOTES!
ABSOLUTELY my all time favourite, I watched every episode with my older bros and sisters, terrified but determined to stick it out. And, just seeing the shattered window glass brought back the memory of its sound!
I wish one of the digital spawns of free TV would replay the series.
Other fave, Outer Limits! The sci fi series.
cheers
fog
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