My father served side-by-side with Rod in the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 11th Airborne Division and fought together in the Pacific Theater in the Philippines and New Guinea.. It was a close knit group and they all stayed friends and attended many reunions together.
@johnstump2433 He was incredibly proud of his Airborne Division and his comrades he fought with I read. My best to you and your father. My father was Navy. He transported boys to Africa, to Normandy,then to the end in Okinawa.A horror show for all.
@@johnstump2433 I’d read that Serling had near miss with a bomb or something that killed his friend right next to him, but left Rod untouched. I think he may have suffered from PTSD but focused his energies into writing. You see a lot of Rod’s war experiences coming through in several episodes in season 1, I think?
In 1985, there was a first reboot of the Twilight Zone, with so many famous actors in it and written by writers like Rockne S O'Bannon, George R.R. Martin, Harlan Ellison. J. Michael Stracyzski (of Babylon 5 and met Serling at a young age), was actually given an unfilmed script by Rod Serling's widow and redid it for the 1985 series. Btw, normally i just FF an inplace ad, but i actually watched it as I have been feeling off, especially with current stuff going on. Thank you for the info and I may call. Serling definitley wrote for the ages. 'The Obsolete Man' being my favorite, whose monologue is timely: "You walk into this room at your own risk, because it leads to the future, not a future that will be but one that might be. This is not a new world, it is simply an extension of what began in the old one. It has patterned itself after every dictator who has ever planted the ripping imprint of a boot on the pages of history since the beginning of time. It has refinements, technological advances, and a more sophisticated approach to the destruction of human freedom. But like every one of the super-states that preceded it, it has one iron rule: logic is an enemy and truth is a menace."
I live about 15 minutes from Rod Serling resting place, in Lakeview Cemetery , Interlaken, NY. Visiting his grave several times. He was such an innovative man in how science fiction came into many lives. I've watched every TZ show more times than I could count. Great Video, keep up the video's coming. Thank You
My son, when he was around 5, was what you would call "an old soul", oddly grown up, somebody I could discuss almost any topic with. One day I mentioned Twilight Zone and he asked what it was like. So I started talking him through the plot of one episode, him intently listening. When I got to the twist at the end, he sat there wide-eyed for a moment, then said "tell me another one." I did. At the end of that episode's story he was as wide-eyed as before, and again, after turning the plot twist over in his mind, said "tell me another one". This went on for quite a while, me searching my brain for episodes that I remembered well enough to do justice to. Finally I said "let's go to Blockbuster" and we rented a Twilight Zone VHS tape. (This was in the 1990s.) Back at home he sat enthralled watching episode after episode till he finished the tape. Who knows what effect this had on his little brain, but he did end up becoming a psychologist.
@@RichardDCook That's such a great story. Thanks for sharing. Btw, I became aware one of my daughters had an "old soul" too, at around that same age. Children are amazing.
You failed to mention the amazing 1980's version. My favorite episodes were Garlan Ellison's Paladin of the Lost Hour, George RR Martin's The Last Defender of Camelot, and The Toys of Caliban. It had some of the greatest directors involved as well.
I agree with all of the above. But it might be nice to correct the “*Garlan* Ellison to “*HARLAN* Ellison. But I agree about that episode “Paladin of The Lost Hour”, and the 80’s series, both the first run, and the second run, wherein J. Michael Straczyski (BABYLON 5) was the show runner and wrote a few good episodes. While maybe not a great as the original, I still liked it a lot. Especially a few of those episodes. Another good Harlan Ellison episode was “Shatterday” starring Bruce Willis.
@revnole Everyone seems to forget the '80s version. Perhaps because the movie was also in the '80s and that just takes priority in their memory or something. I was going to make the same comment until I saw yours.
Dan, you must do one on "The Outer Limits" It was also amazing too! Post Script: Oh Dan I'm so sorry for your loss!! I know how it feel having lost my mom in 2020! Peace be with you. You are giving such joy to many!
Rod was a trail blazer, that's for sure. He also carried a lot of baggage from WWII. His daughter said he never outwardly showed it. However, he was involved in some horrific battles. Writing was what helped him calm the demons. He was, by all intents and purposes, antiwar. A couple if his episodes weren't shown because of it. He also did an antiwar version of " A Christmas Carol." If you haven't seen it, watch it. You'll be very surprised by the premise and who's in the production. It's more applicable now that we have a very divided nation.That's what's scary about it. Watch it. Thanks! See ya next week.
Great video ! Thanks for the Mrs. Blumreich reference! She was the most amazing teacher that we had! And I love having both Owl Creek and Changing of the Guard on 16mm film! Thank you my friend !
Yeah, the irony of some of the episodes was a real kick in the ass, like the one TZ episode with the guy who stopped time with his stopwatch, only for the watch to break and leave him alone in a world suspended in time.
Sorry for your loss Dan. Yes, Rod Serling was correct that we aviators refer to the time from sunset until the geometric center of the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon as civil twilight aka the twilight zone. Some of the best TV in history. My personal favorite is "A game of pool" which only had Jack Klugman and Jonathan Winters.
Rod Serling's legacy in Hollywood is a masterclass in storytelling that resonates even today. His work on 'The Twilight Zone' wasn't just entertainment; it was a profound exploration of human nature, woven from the very fabric of his life experiences. Serling understood the essence of what captivates and teaches us through art. Contrast this with modern Hollywood, where there's a growing concern that the art of storytelling is being overshadowed by ideological influences, such as Marxism. This shift has led to a noticeable change in how talent is valued and utilized. In Serling's era, the focus was on the story and its message, ensuring that lessons could echo through time, touching lives for nearly 50 years after his show concluded. We encourage all to delve into Rod Serling's biography to appreciate the depth of his contribution to television and storytelling. His approach reminds us of what truly matters in human narratives-connection, understanding, and the timeless lessons of life."
"You're traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!" - One of Rod Serling's early (and legendary) opening monologues. Sorry to hear about your losses Dan. Take care.
The one opening monologue about a place that lies "between shadow and substance, that lies the between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge" was always my fave. It sounds so sinister.
Nightmare at 20,000 Feet had William Shatner, the movie version had John Lithgow, and the two meet in the TV show Third Rock from the Sun and commiserate about their shared experience on a bad flight. One of the best call backs ever if you got to see it.
Unforgettable TV history. So many familiar faces from my childhood. That it was filmed in black and white, seems almost perfect. I can't imagine watching this show in color.
Excellent!! As I mentioned, I’m saving my viewing until my Martini hour. It’s cold, a bit rainy and a perfect time to snuggle up to “Movies Music and Monsters”.
“The Monsters are due on Maple Street” is my all time favorite…. and so relevant then and now. As a side note, his daughter Anne has a page on FB where she leaves a lot of her remembrances.
What, no mention of the 1985 series with the theme performed by Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders? It ran for three seasons, had quite a few well known guest stars, and had episodes written by well known authors like Harlan Ellison.
Awesome!!! Been looking forward to this one. Thanks Dan! It’s what I needed. See what I did there? Time enough at last, Rip Van Winkle Caper, and Obsolete Man
Hello 🤩 Dan. This is my first time commenting. This is a fantastic series of videos you produce. I really like watching these. Thank you 😊 for taking me time to make these videos. One thought on the Twi-light zone video you did, was you didn't mention the remake that ran on CBS from 1985 until 1989. I used to watch it every week it was on. I really enjoyed it. Lastly, maybe you could do a video on The Monkees. I love them and their music. Just saying 🙂. Anyway, keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing your future videos to come. Best regards. 1/30/25.
The liner notes of Rush's 1976 album 2112 include a reference to the classic sci-fi TV series The Twilight Zone in connection with the album's song "The Twilight Zone." The song itself was inspired by two episodes of the show: "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?" and "Stopover in a Quiet Town." The lyrics recount surreal and mysterious scenarios reminiscent of the show's themes, and the liner notes credit The Twilight Zone as a key influence, reflecting the band’s appreciation for its imaginative storytelling and eerie atmosphere. This nod highlights the album’s broader exploration of dystopian and fantastical concepts.
Don't forget, Caress of Steel is dedicated to Rod Serling. During the intermission of the Clockwork Angels tour, in the circular viewing screen behind Alex was an image of Rod Serling from the Mike Wallace interview. And during the R40 tour, the banners in the highschool basketball auditorium background say Rod Serling High School. Peart was a huge Serling fan, and if you check out the book, Dimensions Behind the Twilight Zone, you'll find an appreciation essay written by him talking about his inspirations behind his TZ song, etc.
The Rod Serling's writing inspired my own writing. I love stories that kind of punch you in the gut with a plot twist or a reflection of current culture.
What a generation of writers and actors. Grew up in the depression and came of age during ww2…transforming a new medium into our culture. Another great one Dan!
NOW WE'RE TALKING! I watched it during its original run until it freaked me out so much my parents barred me from it. In fact, my two favorite film composers (Bernard Herrmann, Jerry Goldsmith) gave a lot to this show. Rod Serling is not only my favorite writer, but he taught a class at my film school in Hollywood. If you check out Mark Scott Zicree's "Twilight Zone Companion" on the page of acknowledgments, I am the first name in the second paragraph because of research I helped him acquire and as a result, he introduced me to Carol Serling. The Twilight Zone was brilliant, insightful, controversial and simply the best show television ever gave us. Thanks for this video.
So true about Herrmann and Goldsmith! Who can forget those chilling scores to “Eye of the Beholder”, “The Lonely”, “Back There” and others. One of my favorites is Fred Steiner’s score to “King Nine Will Not Return”. Great anecdote by the way on your personal association with the Serlings (!)
So very sorry for your recent losses, Dan. You bring so much joy to so many people with this channel. Please know we're grateful and our thoughts are with you. 🙏
You nailed it. This show inspired so much. "To Serve Man" alone is enough to make it iconic. As for my favorite, outside -of course- of "To Serve Man," the episode called "Long Distance Call" has stuck with me for many years. I watched it again soon after becoming a parent, and the desperate call of the father begging for the life of his son brought me to tears.
Submitted for your approval: I enjoyed your look back at one television's most iconic programs. TZ certainly set the bar for many anthology series that followed, like The Outer Limits (which I dearly hope you cover someday). As for favorite episodes, like you, I partcularly enjoy Nightmare at 20,000 Feet (seeing as how Richard Matheson was one of my favorite short story writers in my youth), as well as The Invaders, with a superb performance by Agnes Moorehead and a delightful score by Jerry Goldsmith. One thing you might want to add: In the 1980s, Rod's widow, Carol Serling, published Twilight Zone Magazine, a monthly anthology featuring original fiction in the vein of the original series and of which I happen to own many issues. Keep those memories alive for us who lived to watch these classic shows from yesteryear!
Really good episode Dan 👍 I bought the DVDs a few years ago. As I watched them again. I found some of the episodes I liked as a kid, had both good short stories and also some of the celebrities I liked. Ed Wynn, Anne Francis, Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Burgess Merideth. Thanks for all the work for these. 👍👍👍
Hey Dan! I viewed many of The Zone when first aired. They helped begin a life long fascination with SF, horror and fantasy. So many, so great, so memorable. Thanks for the memories. Now I must hunt down the entire series and it's all your doing.😢
You are traveling through a dimension of time and space and stale popcorn. How cool is that . Also remember Rod Serling's Night Gallery series in the early seventies. Richard Matheson was also a writer on the Twilight Zone too
great video but you forgot The Twilight Zone reboot in the 1980s. There were some excellent episodes like Gramma by Stephen King, Her Pilgrim Soul directed by Wes Craven and many more. I believe these videos are on some youtube channels. How cool is that! I think you are really going to dig some of these episodes! Keep up the great work you are doing.
You bring so many cool facts each week. You hit this one out of the park with your research. You figured out how to entertain us each week, something the networks forgot how to do. In your words "How cool is that" Thanks Dan
Having been born in 1960, I've been enjoying The Twilight Zone all of these years. When I got the box set,I was pleasantly surprised that they left in the PSAs and Mr. Serling's cigarette ads. I've never been a smoker, but they're still pretty neat to see. Once again Dan, you hit it outta the park! Thank you!
I remember being creeped out by some of the episodes when I was younger but I still watched, of course they were all reruns, I’m old but not old enough to have seen first airings. I think the impact of the show was that nearly every episode made you think about morality or perspective of what happened. It was the first show that I recall having my assumptions challenged. Serling has earned his spot among the great TV writers and producers.
You are traveling through another deep dive! What a terrific look back at one of the all time great classic tv shows! What a treat to have you give it the exquisite Movies, Music, and Monsters treatment. Love the continued quality you put in to each and every video.
One of the best themes in popular cultural history. Talk about disturbing stories on episodes. Dan, you mentioned the 'flying Gremlin'. ....I wont sleep tonight! Lucille Ball, not only an icon, wow she broke so many barriers and so much sci fi and fantasy
One of my stand out favorites is season 1 episode 7 "The lonely." I thank you so much for all the effort you put in to these. It's a high point of my Saturdays. I'm sorry for your loss.
Submitted for your approval: How cool was that? I try to list some of my favorites and then your video shows more beloved episodes I've temporarily forgotten. That's why you can watch TZ over and over. One fun fact is that several great episodes, including the final one, were written by Earll Hamner Jr., creator of The Waltons, and you can certainly see s touch of that in some of his episodes. Great deep dives, Dan! Thank you!
Such an awesome and enjoyable video Dan, you really nailed it with this one! Twilight Zone is such an iconic and thought provoking series and also one of my all time favorites. There are so many great episodes, but my top ones are: The Lonely Time Enough at Last Eye of the Beholder To Serve Man Nightmare at 20,000 Feet The Invaders I am actually old enough to remember watching The Twilight Zone as a youngster back in the early 60’s. Some of the episodes were pretty scary for me at the time. Thank you so much for taking me back with your deep dive into this classic series.
Thank you for this video, and your ad for Better Help. I am so sorry for what you have been through. However, let me say this-Twilight Zone also helped me, and helps me, put things in perspective. Not so weird at all. You rock!
Always enjoy your videos, and this one on The Twilight Zone was no exception. However, the revelation regarding your mental health and how important it is to seek help was the highlight for me, and considering your now huge following, the saying about "even it helps one person" applies here. I speak from experience and so did you. How cool is that? Now back to my hot coffee in my MM&M mug while working at my desk with my Dan Monroe autographed photo hanging nearby!
I enjoyed this episode. The Robot as you're sidekick added humor and fun conversation. You explained away many questions I've always wondered about. This is one of the best Twilight Zone documentaries I've ever seen.
Hi Dan. Thanks for this retrospective. Looking go to your Night Gallery video soon. It truly is amazing the number of actors in this series that went on to be both movie and tv stars.
I made the happy mistake of unlocking, opening up and walking through that mysterious and foreboding looking door the late great mister Serling showed us at the beginning of the show with the key of my very overactive imagination sometime back in the mid 1970's with the episode Living Doll staring the late great Telly Savalas. Besides being hooked on the show from that moment on after watching that classic episode, I also didn't sleep well for several nights after watching the incredibly creepy talky Tina torment Telly. Even though I had no idea at the time that the voice of the creepy doll was the very friendly and extremely talented late great June Foray, it still sent shivers through me. Thanks for this and other fantastic uploads Dan and my condolences for your recent loss.
Another amazing show for his time !!! Once again the memories of watching it with my dad come back! I’m sure he was over my shoulder watching this episode with me. Thank you 🙏 Dan!!!! I’m forever grateful for you and for the moment you discovered how to share your passion!! 🥰👍
I didn't get to watch this until today (Sunday) and comment, so I'm pretty sure somebody mentioned it already but I'll go ahead and point out that if it's one of your favorite episodes, I'd have thought you'd get the name right. It's... Time Enough AT Last. Sorry for your loss, brother. I lost both my parents over a couple of years about a decade ago, so I can relate. No shame in getting therapy. I've done that a few times and it really helped me get through some difficult stuff. Great vid. I won't bore everyone with my list of favs and which I didn't like. Now, of course, you'll have to add The Outer Limits to your long list. LOLOL
Thank you so much for the kind words! You're right about the name of the episode ... it is indeed "Time Enough at Last"! I appreciate your kind words of support. The Outer Limits is on my EXTREMELY long list of future videos :) Cheers, Dan
I was too small when it came out, but after cancellation I saw it all in syndication, which was early enough in the day for me to see. What a story tell her was. Dan, your videos are fantastic, particularly to those of us that grew up in the TV generation. What a great series you have created!
First Dan, again, THANK YOU so very much...not only for what you do and the time and energy you devote to us in what you bring with your channel but especially for this Twilight Zone tribute. I have been a big fan since my youth, having seen some episodes and then the first real episode guide which appeared in StarLog magazine. Been a fan ever since and it has had a profound effect on me. Like you, I have several favorite episodes, such as The Hunt, One for the Angels, A Passage for Trumpet and The Howling Man. Thank you for sharing all this and hopefully you can do a revisit someday on all of the TZ merch that exists, which I own quite a bit of!
Awesome Episode ~ Thanks Dan 🛸 Robby the Robot had two cameos on TZ also: he was a wind-up toy in "One For the Angels" and he also appears in the end of 1964's "Brain Center at Whipple's"... And, My Son and his Fiance live in Binghamton ~ just North of The TWILIGHT ZONE
Dan, your channel brings so much joy, great memories and positive vibes! Love the Twilight Zone, but more importantly, your videos are something to look forward to… Thank you!… Awesome job!
My deepest condolences for your loss. I know from experience, as do most people who reach my age, how difficult it is to lose loved ones. The sadness will fade, but you will always have your memories and those will always be with you. There was an amazing list of guest stars on Twilight Zone who went on to great Hollywood careers. This show led to The Outer Limits being created as competition, and having both of those shows to watch as a young boy was fantastic! In fact, there were many episodes I watched in first run that I simply did not really understand due to my young age. Thankfully, when watching them years later, I finally did understand them. Back in the 60s, they did not dumb shows down to the lowest common denominator like they seem to do today. Take care of yourself, and I look forward to the next video! Oh! Have you ever done a show on the original DARK SHADOWS? That's a show that could be worth a video!
I'm happy to see An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge was one of your favorites too. I actually first saw the film version in a college Intro to Cinema class, then later found out it was also used as an episode. I saw others mention the omitted 1985 series, although our TV didnt receive CBS so I never saw it. You should just do a video on the 80s trend of mystery/horror/drama/scifi anthology shows that were maybe inspired by TZ. I think many were actually started around 1985 too. I remember watching Amazing Stores and Alfred Hitchcock Presents back to back each week, plus there was Tales From the Darkside, Ray Bradbury Theater, Freddy's Nightmares, and others. Spielberg's Amazing Stories obviously outshined them all in the 80s.
Another wonderful review as usual. Appreciated greatly your ad for BetterHelp; you have built up considerable credibility with your viewers, and that is enhanced by your linking your endorsements to your personal experience. Also liked your generosity in suggesting some others’ sites that might be of interest. On the episodes, “To Serve Man” and “Queen of the Nile” with Ann Blyth were my favorites. Would very much like to see your take on The Outer Limits as well. Thanks.
Thanks so much for watching! It means a lot to hear that my experience is helpful to others. The Outer Limits is on my EXTREMELY long list of future videos :) Cheers, Dan
Great extended episode Dan! The Twilight Zone was a favorite of mine as well. The new sponsor was an awesome idea. Very timely for you, myself, and others in need.
Two of my favorites are "The Obsolete Man" and "A Most Unusual Camera." Classics! I met Rod Serling when I was in college - probably 1974 or 1975. He was invited to speak at my campus and I was in a group of three that picked him up from the airport. I brought along his book, "The Twilight Zone," that my dad had given to me in 1966 (!) and asked him to sign it. He agreed but asked me to keep it to myself as he didn't want to get roped into spending a lot of time giving out autographs to everyone at the venue we were driving to. Of course I still have it!! P.S. - Some times you do videos that include toys and I don't know if you have done one on Robby the Robot, but I was just watching S1E2 of The Twilight Zone and at the beginning Ed Wynn is selling toy robots that include one that is a wind-up Robby the Robot. :-)
Another fabulous ride down memory lane. Thanks for the memories, my good sir! I'll be eagerly waiting your shot on the Night Gallery, you can bet on it. One question, though... since you have him there, have you considered using Robby to help with the commentaries? It would be fascinating to see a debate between him and Robot, to have one shot at reviewing something without you present; say, a scene when you "finish" recording another episode, you leave, and then those two begin their own debate on what you had just finished recording.
Sorry for your loss Dan. You are one of the truely good guys. Just know we all love your channel and greatly appreciate your professional and highly entertaining presentations.
Thanks for this marvelous retrospective, Dan-I enjoyed every moment. I agree that “Third From The Sun” and “Nick of Time” are two high points of the series. Other favorites are “The Lonely”, “Walking Distance”, “To Serve Man”, “Back There”, “In Praise of Pip”, “It’s a Good Life” and “The After Hours”. Rod Serling was a boyhood hero of mine and I really enjoyed the biography about him by Joel Engel some years back. People tend to forget that Rod launched not two, but four television series: “The Twilight Zone” (1959), “The Loner” (1965), “The New People” (1969) and “Night Gallery” (1970).
My best friend of over 32 years was born and raised in Binghamton, New York until he moved to my neighborhood in Fl. in 1980. Every time I want to comment on an episode I think of another great episode. This has unlocked so many memories of cool Twilight Zone episodes. I would sit and watch reruns from my fathers lap when I was around four or five because it would scare me.
This is a television show that had an important message in most of the episodes that may have been lost by most viewers because it was so well written. I can't say I ever got into this show but like a lot of the shows of that time I didn't fully understand the importance of the message, but when I did watch it was just for entertainment purposes. Thanks for your time and desire to put out a truly detailed look into this show. As always I look forward to the next, Movies, Monsters and Music. I know you will not cut corners but you will do your homework in bringing us the complete background and history as you have in the past.
Hi, excellent show today as usual, do not forget Burgues Meredith, an excellent actor so many characters as The Pinguin in Batman serie of the sixties as also the trainer of Rocky in the first films and so many other films and tv series. Cheers!!!!
Thank you very much for making this video. I am 63 and was too young but started watching TZ as well as ‘The Outer Limits’ on UHF channels around 1966. Of course every attempt to remake this series tries hard but can never capture the magic, specifically because Rod Serling was no longer involved. He was a very unique individual. Also because of the world changing so much between 1959 to 1969. Technology & cultural values changed so much, beginning in towards the end of the 1960’s. Probably also because Science Fiction was now big budget at the movie theater, it was hard for television to compete in this. I also think the appeal is that it was filmed in B&W, as well as The Outer Limits so it translates better in many ways. I never even saw color television until 1968. * Manhattan Transfer recorded a disco-jazz song and video in the 1980’s in tribute to this great television series.
Dan There are so many great episodes of The Twilight zone and so many really great actors in it, that it gets harder and harder to pick favorites because they are all so good. But there are three that stand out to me that I could watch over and over again. The first is "Time enough at last.* Burgess Meredith played that role perfectly. The fact that this episode appeared so early in the the very first season of The Twilight zone series just shows what we could expect from future episodes. It set a very high bar. The second is the Invaders. What a tremendous acting performance by Agnes Morehead no dialogue spends the whole episode grunting and making guttural sounds while she battles what appear to be little tiny Invaders in her home. The ending is absolutely great when we find out who the Invaders are. T musical score for this particular episode is very very good. Made all the better due to lack of dialogue. I also really love the lighting in these episodes. Those light guys during the black and white days really knew their stuff. Their use of light and dark and Shadow is unparalleled as far as I'm concerned in any color presentation nowadays. The third is "To serve man." That has all the classic elements We came to recognize in a Twilight zone episode Where we are led down a road during the story. Only to see it take a drastic curve the ending. Where we see the Kanamit go from benevolent to malevolent. What a great story? Since each of these episodes were from season 1 and then two and then three you can see how the series progressed I also enjoyed your sponsor for this episode. They are clearly a service that many people need and yet don't know how to go about getting it. Now they know.
Sweet! Another Great Show Dan! We still watch the Twilight Zone and the Outer Limits! It's real nostalgia for me as a young child in the 70s on those rare occasions I would be allowed to stay up and tune in with a hot mug of chocolate and a plate of buttered toast! Great Stuff!
The Twilight Zone set the bar for epic anthology television. It's too bad we don't have much like it today. Thanks for another great video, Dan.
Black mirror....
The 80s reboot had some very respectable entries. The last iteration should be avoided at all costs.
Inspiration for the UK's 'Tales of the Unexpected,' that's where the connection ends. The Twilight Zone was genius. Thanks Dan.
one step beyond was similar and factual
My father served side-by-side with Rod in the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 11th Airborne Division
and fought together in the Pacific Theater in the Philippines and New Guinea.. It was a close knit group and they all stayed friends and attended many reunions together.
Thank you Rod and John's father.
That’s amazing! 👏
@johnstump2433 He was incredibly proud of his Airborne Division and his comrades he fought with I read. My best to you and your father. My father was Navy. He transported boys to Africa, to Normandy,then to the end in Okinawa.A horror show for all.
@@johnstump2433 I’d read that Serling had near miss with a bomb or something that killed his friend right next to him, but left Rod untouched. I think he may have suffered from PTSD but focused his energies into writing. You see a lot of Rod’s war experiences coming through in several episodes in season 1, I think?
Incredibly awesome!
In 1985, there was a first reboot of the Twilight Zone, with so many famous actors in it and written by writers like Rockne S O'Bannon, George R.R. Martin, Harlan Ellison.
J. Michael Stracyzski (of Babylon 5 and met Serling at a young age), was actually given an unfilmed script by Rod Serling's widow and redid it for the 1985 series.
Btw, normally i just FF an inplace ad, but i actually watched it as I have been feeling off, especially with current stuff going on. Thank you for the info and I may call.
Serling definitley wrote for the ages. 'The Obsolete Man' being my favorite, whose monologue is timely:
"You walk into this room at your own risk, because it leads to the future, not a future that will be but one that might be. This is not a new world, it is simply an extension of what began in the old one. It has patterned itself after every dictator who has ever planted the ripping imprint of a boot on the pages of history since the beginning of time. It has refinements, technological advances, and a more sophisticated approach to the destruction of human freedom. But like every one of the super-states that preceded it, it has one iron rule: logic is an enemy and truth is a menace."
I remember this and they had some good shows, like “Her Pilgrim Soul”, “The Star” and my favourite “I of Newton”.
@@SaturnCanuck 'I of Newton' still makes me laugh out loud. 'To See the Invisible Man' and 'Acts of Terror' still make me tear up a bit.
I absolutely loved both Burgess Meredith and Fritz Weaver's performance in "The Obsolete Man".
@@ClutchCargo001 “Get lost.”
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@ Some of the shortest ones are among the best. 'A Small Talent for War' so kicks ass.
Rod Serling was a brilliant writer. I truly believe he was the 20th-century equivalent of Shakespeare. Too bad he passed so young.
A 6 pack a day habit can do that to you….
He also did a draft of the OG "Planet of the Apes"... according to some, the closing shot was his idea (no spoilers).... ;-P
I watch, "Night of the Meek" every Christmas. Art Carney makes me cry every year.
I live about 15 minutes from Rod Serling resting place, in Lakeview Cemetery , Interlaken, NY. Visiting his grave several times. He was such an innovative man in how science fiction came into many lives. I've watched every TZ show more times than I could count. Great Video, keep up the video's coming. Thank You
My son, when he was around 5, was what you would call "an old soul", oddly grown up, somebody I could discuss almost any topic with. One day I mentioned Twilight Zone and he asked what it was like. So I started talking him through the plot of one episode, him intently listening. When I got to the twist at the end, he sat there wide-eyed for a moment, then said "tell me another one." I did. At the end of that episode's story he was as wide-eyed as before, and again, after turning the plot twist over in his mind, said "tell me another one". This went on for quite a while, me searching my brain for episodes that I remembered well enough to do justice to. Finally I said "let's go to Blockbuster" and we rented a Twilight Zone VHS tape. (This was in the 1990s.) Back at home he sat enthralled watching episode after episode till he finished the tape. Who knows what effect this had on his little brain, but he did end up becoming a psychologist.
@@RichardDCook That's such a great story. Thanks for sharing. Btw, I became aware one of my daughters had an "old soul" too, at around that same age. Children are amazing.
You failed to mention the amazing 1980's version. My favorite episodes were Garlan Ellison's Paladin of the Lost Hour, George RR Martin's The Last Defender of Camelot, and The Toys of Caliban. It had some of the greatest directors involved as well.
How about the great episode “Nightcrawlers” based upon a short story by my favorite author Robert McCammon?
@@revnole Wasn't it Danny Kaye in Paladin of the Lost Hour? I also remember Harlan Ellison's Crazy as a Soup Sandwich.
I agree with all of the above. But it might be nice to correct the “*Garlan* Ellison to “*HARLAN* Ellison. But I agree about that episode “Paladin of The Lost Hour”, and the 80’s series, both the first run, and the second run, wherein J. Michael Straczyski (BABYLON 5) was the show runner and wrote a few good episodes.
While maybe not a great as the original, I still liked it a lot. Especially a few of those episodes.
Another good Harlan Ellison episode was “Shatterday” starring Bruce Willis.
@revnole Everyone seems to forget the '80s version. Perhaps because the movie was also in the '80s and that just takes priority in their memory or something. I was going to make the same comment until I saw yours.
The Last Defender of Camelot was adapted from the Roger Zelazny short story of the same name.
You forgot the 1985 version, which was pretty good.
@@jeffrreykoehn7324 Yes. There was an episode where a woman stopped time during a nuclear attack that really freaked me out
I was about to say that. It went from 1985-89, and I enjoyed it a lot.
I rewatch that series at least every couple of years. Great memories.
@@jeffrreykoehn7324 I own every series, except the original (no need, as it's constantly on TV to rewatch) Every series has merit.
Dan, you must do one on "The Outer Limits" It was also amazing too!
Post Script: Oh Dan I'm so sorry for your loss!! I know how it feel having lost my mom
in 2020! Peace be with you. You are giving such joy to many!
Thank you for bringing my favorite characters, the robot from Lost In Space, back into my life! I have a huge smile every time he pipes up 😊
Rod was a trail blazer, that's for sure. He also carried a lot of baggage from WWII. His daughter said he never outwardly showed it. However, he was involved in some horrific battles. Writing was what helped him calm the demons. He was, by all intents and purposes, antiwar. A couple if his episodes weren't shown because of it. He also did an antiwar version of " A Christmas Carol." If you haven't seen it, watch it. You'll be very surprised by the premise and who's in the production. It's more applicable now that we have a very divided nation.That's what's scary about it. Watch it. Thanks! See ya next week.
Great video ! Thanks for the Mrs. Blumreich reference! She was the most amazing teacher that we had! And I love having both Owl Creek and Changing of the Guard on 16mm film! Thank you my friend !
Dan, the Burgess Meredith episode was entitled “Time Enough At Last…NOT “to last”.
My fave.
Yeah, the irony of some of the episodes was a real kick in the ass, like the one TZ episode with the guy who stopped time with his stopwatch, only for the watch to break and leave him alone in a world suspended in time.
Oh, leave Dan alone..."that's not fair...that's fair at all!"
I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences and I think I speak for everyone who watches your channel wishing you good health and better days ahead.
I remembered watching a newer version of the Twilight Zone in the 1980s as a kid: according to Wikipedia, it ran between 1985 and 1988.
Yes! I watched that when it was first on. There were a few great episodes, including one with Bruce Willis. I can’t believe he didn’t include that.
I saw those too
Sorry for your loss Dan. Yes, Rod Serling was correct that we aviators refer to the time from sunset until the geometric center of the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon as civil twilight aka the twilight zone. Some of the best TV in history. My personal favorite is "A game of pool" which only had Jack Klugman and Jonathan Winters.
Like you said Dan. This show was so huge and influential it's hard to do it all at once.
But you did an excellent job!
Rod Serling's legacy in Hollywood is a masterclass in storytelling that resonates even today. His work on 'The Twilight Zone' wasn't just entertainment; it was a profound exploration of human nature, woven from the very fabric of his life experiences. Serling understood the essence of what captivates and teaches us through art.
Contrast this with modern Hollywood, where there's a growing concern that the art of storytelling is being overshadowed by ideological influences, such as Marxism. This shift has led to a noticeable change in how talent is valued and utilized. In Serling's era, the focus was on the story and its message, ensuring that lessons could echo through time, touching lives for nearly 50 years after his show concluded.
We encourage all to delve into Rod Serling's biography to appreciate the depth of his contribution to television and storytelling. His approach reminds us of what truly matters in human narratives-connection, understanding, and the timeless lessons of life."
"You're traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!" - One of Rod Serling's early (and legendary) opening monologues.
Sorry to hear about your losses Dan. Take care.
The one opening monologue about a place that lies "between shadow and substance, that lies the between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge" was always my fave. It sounds so sinister.
Hahaha! Love the back and forth with the Robot.
Dan . just loved this pick ! So sorry for your lost, My Dad passed on Christmas day. I took me a long time to deal with it.
Nightmare at 20,000 Feet had William Shatner, the movie version had John Lithgow, and the two meet in the TV show Third Rock from the Sun and commiserate about their shared experience on a bad flight. One of the best call backs ever if you got to see it.
Unforgettable TV history. So many familiar faces from my childhood. That it was filmed in black and white, seems almost perfect. I can't imagine watching this show in color.
8:58 Should have the title as "Time Enough *At* Last." Dude, it's one of your favorites! Anyway, that's an incredible sponsor for this episode.
Excellent!! As I mentioned, I’m saving my viewing until my Martini hour. It’s cold, a bit rainy and a perfect time to snuggle up to “Movies Music and Monsters”.
That sounds like an excellent idea. I just picked up some Lillet Blanc and gin to make a Vesper.🍸
@ Shaken Not Stirred!
“The Monsters are due on Maple Street” is my all time favorite…. and so relevant then and now.
As a side note, his daughter Anne has a page on FB where she leaves a lot of her remembrances.
What, no mention of the 1985 series with the theme performed by Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders? It ran for three seasons, had quite a few well known guest stars, and had episodes written by well known authors like Harlan Ellison.
That haunting guitar you hear played by Garcia in the 80’s intro was played on his infamous ‘Wolf’ Alembic guitar
Love the banter between you and the robot! Glad you added that!
Keep up the good work!
One of my late uncles on my mother's side actually served in the same paratrooper company as Rod Serling in WW2
How cool is that?!
Awesome!!! Been looking forward to this one. Thanks Dan!
It’s what I needed. See what I did there?
Time enough at last, Rip Van Winkle Caper, and Obsolete Man
Another great episode Dan! One of my favorite episodes was the Night of the Meek. I love to watch it every Christmas.
I know of at least three other versions of "Night Of The Meek": one was a radio play, and another was a cartoon based on the *Ziggy " character.
fun video dan,i would check out the reel to reels from the library i lived right next to kf this show, watch everyone, prolly 3 times since the 1970s
What timing, I got the complete series on DVD for Christmas and I'm plowing through it now!
I got the box set as well. Blueray with quite a fewcextras.
Hello 🤩 Dan. This is my first time commenting. This is a fantastic series of videos you produce. I really like watching these. Thank you 😊 for taking me time to make these videos. One thought on the Twi-light zone video you did, was you didn't mention the remake that ran on CBS from 1985 until 1989. I used to watch it every week it was on. I really enjoyed it. Lastly, maybe you could do a video on The Monkees. I love them and their music. Just saying 🙂. Anyway, keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing your future videos to come. Best regards. 1/30/25.
Hey George, thanks so much for watching! The Monkees are certainly part of my EXTREMELY long list of future videos :) Cheers, Dan
The liner notes of Rush's 1976 album 2112 include a reference to the classic sci-fi TV series The Twilight Zone in connection with the album's song "The Twilight Zone." The song itself was inspired by two episodes of the show: "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?" and "Stopover in a Quiet Town." The lyrics recount surreal and mysterious scenarios reminiscent of the show's themes, and the liner notes credit The Twilight Zone as a key influence, reflecting the band’s appreciation for its imaginative storytelling and eerie atmosphere. This nod highlights the album’s broader exploration of dystopian and fantastical concepts.
@@RDGTEX I’m always happy to meet another RUSH fan.
Don't forget, Caress of Steel is dedicated to Rod Serling. During the intermission of the Clockwork Angels tour, in the circular viewing screen behind Alex was an image of Rod Serling from the Mike Wallace interview. And during the R40 tour, the banners in the highschool basketball auditorium background say Rod Serling High School. Peart was a huge Serling fan, and if you check out the book, Dimensions Behind the Twilight Zone, you'll find an appreciation essay written by him talking about his inspirations behind his TZ song, etc.
The Rod Serling's writing inspired my own writing. I love stories that kind of punch you in the gut with a plot twist or a reflection of current culture.
Excellent! I have a 2.5 foot Talkie Tina doll. “My name is Talkie Tina and I’m going to kill you!” Brilliant! 😂
You beat me to it 😊
What a generation of writers and actors. Grew up in the depression and came of age during ww2…transforming a new medium into our culture. Another great one Dan!
NOW WE'RE TALKING! I watched it during its original run until it freaked me out so much my parents barred me from it. In fact, my two favorite film composers (Bernard Herrmann, Jerry Goldsmith) gave a lot to this show. Rod Serling is not only my favorite writer, but he taught a class at my film school in Hollywood. If you check out Mark Scott Zicree's "Twilight Zone Companion" on the page of acknowledgments, I am the first name in the second paragraph because of research I helped him acquire and as a result, he introduced me to Carol Serling. The Twilight Zone was brilliant, insightful, controversial and simply the best show television ever gave us. Thanks for this video.
So true about Herrmann and Goldsmith! Who can forget those chilling scores to “Eye of the Beholder”, “The Lonely”, “Back There” and others. One of my favorites is Fred Steiner’s score to “King Nine Will Not Return”.
Great anecdote by the way on your personal association with the Serlings (!)
So very sorry for your recent losses, Dan. You bring so much joy to so many people with this channel. Please know we're grateful and our thoughts are with you. 🙏
Excellent work as usual. Didn't know about the Billy Mumy episode sequel. Will definitely need to track that down.
Well done...your retrospective deserves to be seen by a wider audience...Thank you👍
Used to live in Auburn NY... I saw the town and region in his writing. Thank-you Dan for doing this...your hard work is appreciated
You nailed it. This show inspired so much. "To Serve Man" alone is enough to make it iconic. As for my favorite, outside -of course- of "To Serve Man," the episode called "Long Distance Call" has stuck with me for many years. I watched it again soon after becoming a parent, and the desperate call of the father begging for the life of his son brought me to tears.
Submitted for your approval: I enjoyed your look back at one television's most iconic programs. TZ certainly set the bar for many anthology series that followed, like The Outer Limits (which I dearly hope you cover someday).
As for favorite episodes, like you, I partcularly enjoy Nightmare at 20,000 Feet (seeing as how Richard Matheson was one of my favorite short story writers in my youth), as well as The Invaders, with a superb performance by Agnes Moorehead and a delightful score by Jerry Goldsmith.
One thing you might want to add: In the 1980s, Rod's widow, Carol Serling, published Twilight Zone Magazine, a monthly anthology featuring original fiction in the vein of the original series and of which I happen to own many issues.
Keep those memories alive for us who lived to watch these classic shows from yesteryear!
Really good episode Dan 👍 I bought the DVDs a few years ago. As I watched them again. I found some of the episodes I liked as a kid, had both good short stories and also some of the celebrities I liked. Ed Wynn, Anne Francis, Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Burgess Merideth. Thanks for all the work for these. 👍👍👍
Hey Dan! I viewed many of The Zone when first aired. They helped begin a life long fascination with SF, horror and fantasy. So many, so great, so memorable. Thanks for the memories. Now I must hunt down the entire series and it's all your doing.😢
You are traveling through a dimension of time and space and stale popcorn. How cool is that . Also remember Rod Serling's Night Gallery series in the early seventies. Richard Matheson was also a writer on the Twilight Zone too
Charles Beaumont deserves a mention as well.
great video but you forgot The Twilight Zone reboot in the 1980s. There were some excellent episodes like Gramma by Stephen King, Her Pilgrim Soul directed by Wes Craven and many more. I believe these videos are on some youtube channels. How cool is that! I think you are really going to dig some of these episodes! Keep up the great work you are doing.
You bring so many cool facts each week. You hit this one out of the park with your research. You figured out how to entertain us each week, something the networks forgot how to do. In your words "How cool is that" Thanks Dan
Having been born in 1960, I've been enjoying The Twilight Zone all of these years. When I got the box set,I was pleasantly surprised that they left in the PSAs and Mr. Serling's cigarette ads. I've never been a smoker, but they're still pretty neat to see. Once again Dan, you hit it outta the park! Thank you!
I remember being creeped out by some of the episodes when I was younger but I still watched, of course they were all reruns, I’m old but not old enough to have seen first airings. I think the impact of the show was that nearly every episode made you think about morality or perspective of what happened. It was the first show that I recall having my assumptions challenged. Serling has earned his spot among the great TV writers and producers.
My favourite episode is "The Passersby" (69th episode). The twist at the end is amazing..!
You are traveling through another deep dive! What a terrific look back at one of the all time great classic tv shows! What a treat to have you give it the exquisite Movies, Music, and Monsters treatment. Love the continued quality you put in to each and every video.
One of the best themes in popular cultural history.
Talk about disturbing stories on episodes.
Dan, you mentioned the 'flying Gremlin'.
....I wont sleep tonight!
Lucille Ball, not only an icon, wow she broke so many barriers and so much sci fi and fantasy
One of my stand out favorites is season 1 episode 7 "The lonely." I thank you so much for all the effort you put in to these. It's a high point of my Saturdays. I'm sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss Dan.
I grew up watching The Twilight Zone. I have several favorite episodes.
Thanks for sharing these.
Submitted for your approval:
How cool was that? I try to list some of my favorites and then your video shows more beloved episodes I've temporarily forgotten. That's why you can watch TZ over and over. One fun fact is that several great episodes, including the final one, were written by Earll Hamner Jr., creator of The Waltons, and you can certainly see s touch of that in some of his episodes. Great deep dives, Dan! Thank you!
Such an awesome and enjoyable video Dan, you really nailed it with this one! Twilight Zone is such an iconic and thought provoking series and also one of my all time favorites. There are so many great episodes, but my top ones are:
The Lonely
Time Enough at Last
Eye of the Beholder
To Serve Man
Nightmare at 20,000 Feet
The Invaders
I am actually old enough to remember watching The Twilight Zone as a youngster back in the early 60’s. Some of the episodes were pretty scary for me at the time. Thank you so much for taking me back with your deep dive into this classic series.
Thank you for this video, and your ad for Better Help. I am so sorry for what you have been through. However, let me say this-Twilight Zone also helped me, and helps me, put things in perspective. Not so weird at all. You rock!
Always enjoy your videos, and this one on The Twilight Zone was no exception. However, the revelation regarding your mental health and how important it is to seek help was the highlight for me, and considering your now huge following, the saying about "even it helps one person" applies here. I speak from experience and so did you. How cool is that? Now back to my hot coffee in my MM&M mug while working at my desk with my Dan Monroe autographed photo hanging nearby!
I enjoyed this episode. The Robot as you're sidekick added humor and fun conversation. You explained away many questions I've always wondered about. This is one of the best Twilight Zone documentaries I've ever seen.
Hi Dan. Thanks for this retrospective. Looking go to your Night Gallery video soon. It truly is amazing the number of actors in this series that went on to be both movie and tv stars.
I made the happy mistake of unlocking, opening up and walking through that mysterious and foreboding looking door the late great mister Serling showed us at the beginning of the show with the key of my very overactive imagination sometime back in the mid 1970's with the episode Living Doll staring the late great Telly Savalas. Besides being hooked on the show from that moment on after watching that classic episode, I also didn't sleep well for several nights after watching the incredibly creepy talky Tina torment Telly. Even though I had no idea at the time that the voice of the creepy doll was the very friendly and extremely talented late great June Foray, it still sent shivers through me. Thanks for this and other fantastic uploads Dan and my condolences for your recent loss.
Another amazing show for his time !!! Once again the memories of watching it with my dad come back! I’m sure he was over my shoulder watching this episode with me.
Thank you 🙏 Dan!!!! I’m forever grateful for you and for the moment you discovered how to share your passion!! 🥰👍
Nice job as usual! Thanks, Dan!👍
Dan, perhaps I missed you mentioning it, but I remember a Twilight Zone series in the mid to late 1980s.
I didn't get to watch this until today (Sunday) and comment, so I'm pretty sure somebody mentioned it already but I'll go ahead and point out that if it's one of your favorite episodes, I'd have thought you'd get the name right. It's... Time Enough AT Last.
Sorry for your loss, brother. I lost both my parents over a couple of years about a decade ago, so I can relate. No shame in getting therapy. I've done that a few times and it really helped me get through some difficult stuff. Great vid. I won't bore everyone with my list of favs and which I didn't like. Now, of course, you'll have to add The Outer Limits to your long list. LOLOL
Thank you so much for the kind words! You're right about the name of the episode ... it is indeed "Time Enough at Last"! I appreciate your kind words of support. The Outer Limits is on my EXTREMELY long list of future videos :) Cheers, Dan
@@jstnxprsn I concur over “The Outer Limits” (the original of course), my favorite television series of all!
I was too small when it came out, but after cancellation I saw it all in syndication, which was early enough in the day for me to see. What a story tell her was. Dan, your videos are fantastic, particularly to those of us that grew up in the TV generation. What a great series you have created!
One of my favorites is The Long Morrow, though there are just so many great episodes. Great job Dan, thanks!👍👍
Enjoyed your narration as always!
God bless you in your endeavors and goals!
Another fabulous episode! Thank you so much Dan.
thanks for letting me know you posted this :) you are awesome
First Dan, again, THANK YOU so very much...not only for what you do and the time and energy you devote to us in what you bring with your channel but especially for this Twilight Zone tribute. I have been a big fan since my youth, having seen some episodes and then the first real episode guide which appeared in StarLog magazine. Been a fan ever since and it has had a profound effect on me. Like you, I have several favorite episodes, such as The Hunt, One for the Angels, A Passage for Trumpet and The Howling Man. Thank you for sharing all this and hopefully you can do a revisit someday on all of the TZ merch that exists, which I own quite a bit of!
Awesome Episode ~ Thanks Dan 🛸
Robby the Robot had two cameos on TZ also: he was a wind-up toy in "One For the Angels" and he also appears in the end of 1964's "Brain Center at Whipple's"...
And, My Son and his Fiance live in Binghamton ~ just North of The TWILIGHT ZONE
Dan, your channel brings so much joy, great memories and positive vibes! Love the Twilight Zone, but more importantly, your videos are something to look forward to…
Thank you!… Awesome job!
Thsnks for the education i learned. some new , thanks again Dan.
Another great one, Dan! What I know about Rod Serling you could fit in a thimble, so that part was extremely informative!
to serve man and third from the sun. fantastic, ironic twists.
Third From The Sun with the great character actor Edward Andrews! I thought I was the only one who knew about him.
My deepest condolences for your loss. I know from experience, as do most people who reach my age, how difficult it is to lose loved ones. The sadness will fade, but you will always have your memories and those will always be with you.
There was an amazing list of guest stars on Twilight Zone who went on to great Hollywood careers. This show led to The Outer Limits being created as competition, and having both of those shows to watch as a young boy was fantastic! In fact, there were many episodes I watched in first run that I simply did not really understand due to my young age. Thankfully, when watching them years later, I finally did understand them. Back in the 60s, they did not dumb shows down to the lowest common denominator like they seem to do today.
Take care of yourself, and I look forward to the next video! Oh! Have you ever done a show on the original DARK SHADOWS? That's a show that could be worth a video!
I'm happy to see An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge was one of your favorites too. I actually first saw the film version in a college Intro to Cinema class, then later found out it was also used as an episode. I saw others mention the omitted 1985 series, although our TV didnt receive CBS so I never saw it. You should just do a video on the 80s trend of mystery/horror/drama/scifi anthology shows that were maybe inspired by TZ. I think many were actually started around 1985 too. I remember watching Amazing Stores and Alfred Hitchcock Presents back to back each week, plus there was Tales From the Darkside, Ray Bradbury Theater, Freddy's Nightmares, and others. Spielberg's Amazing Stories obviously outshined them all in the 80s.
E X C E L L E N T subject and perfectly presented!! Job well done, yet again, Dan!
Another wonderful review as usual. Appreciated greatly your ad for BetterHelp; you have built up considerable credibility with your viewers, and that is enhanced by your linking your endorsements to your personal experience. Also liked your generosity in suggesting some others’ sites that might be of interest. On the episodes, “To Serve Man” and “Queen of the Nile” with Ann Blyth were my favorites. Would very much like to see your take on The Outer Limits as well. Thanks.
Thanks so much for watching! It means a lot to hear that my experience is helpful to others. The Outer Limits is on my EXTREMELY long list of future videos :) Cheers, Dan
Great extended episode Dan! The Twilight Zone was a favorite of mine as well. The new sponsor was an awesome idea. Very timely for you, myself, and others in need.
Two of my favorites are "The Obsolete Man" and "A Most Unusual Camera." Classics!
I met Rod Serling when I was in college - probably 1974 or 1975. He was invited to speak at my campus and I was in a group of three that picked him up from the airport. I brought along his book, "The Twilight Zone," that my dad had given to me in 1966 (!) and asked him to sign it. He agreed but asked me to keep it to myself as he didn't want to get roped into spending a lot of time giving out autographs to everyone at the venue we were driving to. Of course I still have it!!
P.S. - Some times you do videos that include toys and I don't know if you have done one on Robby the Robot, but I was just watching S1E2 of The Twilight Zone and at the beginning Ed Wynn is selling toy robots that include one that is a wind-up Robby the Robot. :-)
Another excellent episode!!! 🤗
I can't even tell you how many times I've re watched the twilight zone and the outer limits series.
Thank you.
Another fabulous ride down memory lane. Thanks for the memories, my good sir! I'll be eagerly waiting your shot on the Night Gallery, you can bet on it.
One question, though... since you have him there, have you considered using Robby to help with the commentaries? It would be fascinating to see a debate between him and Robot, to have one shot at reviewing something without you present; say, a scene when you "finish" recording another episode, you leave, and then those two begin their own debate on what you had just finished recording.
Sorry for your loss Dan. You are one of the truely good guys. Just know we all love your channel and greatly appreciate your professional and highly entertaining presentations.
Thanks for the kind words! It means a lot.
Thanks for this marvelous retrospective, Dan-I enjoyed every moment. I agree that “Third From The Sun” and “Nick of Time” are two high points of the series. Other favorites are “The Lonely”, “Walking Distance”, “To Serve Man”, “Back There”, “In Praise of Pip”, “It’s a Good Life” and “The After Hours”.
Rod Serling was a boyhood hero of mine and I really enjoyed the biography about him by Joel Engel some years back.
People tend to forget that Rod launched not two, but four television series: “The Twilight Zone” (1959), “The Loner” (1965), “The New People” (1969) and “Night Gallery” (1970).
You did terrific justice to this amazing show, Dan. My favs are The Obsolete Man, The Old Man in the Cave and Two. Keep'em flying Dan!
My best friend of over 32 years was born and raised in Binghamton, New York until he moved to my neighborhood in Fl. in 1980. Every time I want to comment on an episode I think of another great episode. This has unlocked so many memories of cool Twilight Zone episodes. I would sit and watch reruns from my fathers lap when I was around four or five because it would scare me.
This is a television show that had an important message in most of the episodes that may have been lost by most viewers because it was so well written. I can't say I ever got into this show but like a lot of the shows of that time I didn't fully understand the importance of the message, but when I did watch it was just for entertainment purposes. Thanks for your time and desire to put out a truly detailed look into this show. As always I look forward to the next, Movies, Monsters and Music. I know you will not cut corners but you will do your homework in bringing us the complete background and history as you have in the past.
Hi, excellent show today as usual, do not forget Burgues Meredith, an excellent actor so many characters as The Pinguin in Batman serie of the sixties as also the trainer of Rocky in the first films and so many other films and tv series.
Cheers!!!!
Thank you very much for making this video. I am 63 and was too young but started watching TZ as well as ‘The Outer Limits’ on UHF channels around 1966. Of course every attempt to remake this series tries hard but can never capture the magic, specifically because Rod Serling was no longer involved. He was a very unique individual. Also because of the world changing so much between 1959 to 1969. Technology & cultural values changed so much, beginning in towards the end of the 1960’s. Probably also because Science Fiction was now big budget at the movie theater, it was hard for television to compete in this. I also think the appeal is that it was filmed in B&W, as well as The Outer Limits so it translates better in many ways. I never even saw color television until 1968.
* Manhattan Transfer recorded a disco-jazz song and video in the 1980’s in tribute to this great television series.
Dan
There are so many great episodes of The Twilight zone and so many really great actors in it, that it gets harder and harder to pick favorites because they are all so good. But there are three that stand out to me that I could watch over and over again.
The first is "Time enough at last.* Burgess Meredith played that role perfectly. The fact that this episode appeared so early in the the very first season of The Twilight zone series just shows what we could expect from future episodes. It set a very high bar.
The second is the Invaders. What a tremendous acting performance by Agnes Morehead no dialogue spends the whole episode grunting and making guttural sounds while she battles what appear to be little tiny Invaders in her home. The ending is absolutely great when we find out who the Invaders are. T musical score for this particular episode is very very good. Made all the better due to lack of dialogue. I also really love the lighting in these episodes. Those light guys during the black and white days really knew their stuff. Their use of light and dark and Shadow is unparalleled as far as I'm concerned in any color presentation nowadays.
The third is "To serve man." That has all the classic elements We came to recognize in a Twilight zone episode Where we are led down a road during the story. Only to see it take a drastic curve the ending. Where we see the Kanamit go from benevolent to malevolent. What a great story?
Since each of these episodes were from season 1 and then two and then three you can see how the series progressed
I also enjoyed your sponsor for this episode. They are clearly a service that many people need and yet don't know how to go about getting it. Now they know.
Sweet! Another Great Show Dan!
We still watch the Twilight Zone and the Outer Limits!
It's real nostalgia for me as a young child in the 70s on those rare occasions I would be allowed to stay up and tune in with a hot mug of chocolate and a plate of buttered toast! Great Stuff!
Awesome!!!❤ THANKS!! ✌❤✌
Hi Dan. Great video as always. I really like the new outro with the Death Star! How cool is that!
Great presentation Dan and my favorite episode that included Rod was 'The Playwright'