The iconic television creator said of one classic 'Twilight Zone' episode that it 'was sheer, pure, beautiful irony' at its ...

“The real monsters aren’t in outer space. They’re within us — our fears, our hatreds, our need to blame.” Rod Serling, TV Guide Interview, Oct. 1959. “The tools of conquest do not necessarily come ...

Recognizing the power TV had over its audience, Serling sought to write a teleplay that addressed social justice ...

In 1959, Rod Serling changed TV forever with his series The Twilight Zone. It became a staple on CBS for five seasons, and it was so beloved and inventive that it led to several reboot series and a ...

In February 1945, World War II had entered its final year, but 20-year-old Rod Serling didn’t know that. He, like the many soldiers around him, both ally and foe, only knew the death and destruction ...

It's been 50 years since the Emmy Award-winning TV writer and producer died. But watching reruns of The Twilight Zone confirms that the themes Serling tackled remain relevant. This is FRESH AIR. On ...

This is FRESH AIR. On October 2, the state of Ohio placed a new historical marker on the campus of Antioch College. It commemorates screenwriter and TV writer and producer Rod Serling, who graduated ...