A Critical History of Television's The Twilight Zone, 1959-1964Rod Serling's anthology series The Twilight Zone is recognized as one of the greatest television shows of all time. Always intelligent and thought-provoking, the show used the conventions of several genres to explore such universal qualities as violence, fear, prejudice, love, death, and individual identity. This comprehensive reference work gives a complete history of the show, from its beginning in 1959 to its final 1964 season, with critical commentaries, incisive analyses, and the most complete listing of casts and credits ever published. Biographical profiles of writers and contributors are included, followed by detailed appendices, bibliography and index. |
Contents
Preface | 1 |
Introduction | 5 |
Part I History | 9 |
Part II The Episodes | 29 |
Appendices | 195 |
Notes | 253 |
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A Critical History of Television’s The Twilight Zone, 1959–1964 Don Presnell,Marty McGee Limited preview - 2015 |
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