Tag Archives: Rod Serling

The Twilight Zone: Eye of the Beholder

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Roger Pocock

It is perhaps the most well know episode of The Twilight Zone.  At the very least, it’s one of the top 5 episodes.  It’s also a nice departure for Serling this season, giving us a more likable protagonist.  And it … Continue reading →

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The Twilight Zone: A Thing About Machines

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Roger Pocock

I get the impression that for season 2, Rod Serling decided to introduce us to people who deserve what they get in The Twilight Zone.  It’s funny because last season I had said how odd it was that my memory … Continue reading →

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The Twilight Zone: Nervous Man in a Four Dollar Room

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Roger Pocock

Meet Jackie Rhoades, a 34 year old… let’s be honest: neurotic wimp with no personal hygiene and a whiney voice to boot.  What is it with Rod Serling?  I remember loving The Twilight Zone but lately I’ve watched a litany … Continue reading →

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The Twilight Zone: The Man in the Bottle

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Roger Pocock

There’s a problem with The Man in the Bottle that occurs moments after you realize what the story is about: you can’t help comparing it to other similar works.  Serling, usually a master storyteller, takes a trope we’ve seen dozens … Continue reading →

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The Twilight Zone: King Nine Will Not Return

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Roger Pocock

This is an episode of firsts and repeats.  King Nine Will Not Return is the first to use the iconic opening theme.  It’s provides the first time for Serling to appear onscreen at the start of the episode.  It’s also … Continue reading →

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Planet of the Apes

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Roger Pocock

There are a few gaps in my sci-fi knowledge, and it’s about time I filled them. OK, I’ve been browbeaten by some friends into filling them, but either way I felt it was time to finally take the plunge and … Continue reading →

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