Rod Serling

Born: 1924-12-25

Rodman Edward Serling (Rod Serling) (December 25, 1924 – June 28, 1975) was an American screenwriter, playwright, television producer, and narrator known for his live television dramas of the 1950s and his anthology television series, The Twilight Zone. Serling was active in politics, both on and off the screen, and helped form television industry standards. He was known as the "angry young man" of Hollywood, clashing with television executives and sponsors over a wide range of issues including censorship, racism, and war.


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Phantom of the Paradise

as Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 1974-10-31

An evil record tycoon is haunted and taunted by the disfigured composer Winslow Leach, whom he...

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Mike Wallace Is Here

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2019-07-26

For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the...

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Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2010-03-27

A documentary about one of the most influential science fiction writers of the 1950s and 1960s. ...

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Night Gallery

as Self - Host
Released: 1969-11-08

This anthology telefilm aired on NBC on November 8, 1969, and tells three strange tales: "The...

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The Movie Orgy

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1968-01-01

Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels,...

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Horrible Horror

as Self in 'Twilight Zone'
Released: 1986-01-01

A collection of trailers and previews from various low-budget horror films of the '50s and '60s.

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Tales of the Uncanny

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2020-10-31

A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.

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The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

as Narrator (archive sound)
Released: 2019-11-14

Six episodes of the original series, restored and on the big screen for the first time, and a...

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The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond

as Narrator
Released: 1975-03-27

The curse of the legendary blue Hope Diamond on all its owners is dramatized from the gem's...

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Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval

as Self (Archive Footage)
Released: 1995-11-29

The life and career of the renowned television writer and creator of the classic science fiction...

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The Exiles

as Self
Released: 1989-09-24

A chronicle of the rescue of oppressed intellectuals and artists from Europe before the outbreak...

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Encounter with the Unknown

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 1972-11-15

Three eerie tales based on actual events are enacted in this film. First, three college students...

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The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics

as Self
Released: 2014-10-07

The Christmas Fantasy "Night of the Meek" starring Art Carney as a drunken department-store...

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The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling

as Self
Released: 2019-11-14

Celebrating 60 years of the landmark television series, this all-new documentary takes viewers...

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In Search of Ancient Astronauts

as Narrator
Released: 1973-01-05

An edited version of the 1970 German documentary "Erinnerungen an die Zukunft" (Chariots of the...

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In Search of Ancient Mysteries

as Narrator
Released: 1974-01-31

An examination of mysteries of the ancient world and their connection to the possibility that...

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The Outer Space Connection

as Narrator
Released: 1975-02-01

This documentary examines the speculation that aliens have visited Earth in ancient times, and...

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Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillenger

as Himself (Narrator)
Released: 1971-01-01

John Dillinger had a very public, whirlwind career until authorities took him off the streets...

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UFOs: Past, Present, and Future

as Narrator
Released: 1974-06-01

A documentary about unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

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Night Gallery

as Self - Host
First aired: 1970-12-16

Rod Serling narrates an anthology of fantasy, horror and sci-fi stories from a set resembling a...

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Ironside

as uncredited
First aired: 1967-03-28

When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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The Twilight Zone

as Self - Host
First aired: 1959-10-02

A series of unrelated stories containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science...

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The Jack Benny Program

as Self
First aired: 1950-10-28

Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular...

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The Red Skelton Show

as Self / Cameo (uncredited)
First aired: 1951-09-30

The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades,...

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The Danny Kaye Show

as Self
First aired: 1963-09-25

The Danny Kaye Show is an American variety show hosted by Danny Kaye that aired on CBS from 1963...

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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self (uncredited)
First aired: 1967-09-09

An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.

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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Guest Performer (uncredited)
First aired: 1967-09-09

An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.

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Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

as Self
First aired: 1958-10-06

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse is an American television anthology series produced by Desilu...

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The Sixth Sense

as uncredited
First aired: 1972-01-15

The Sixth Sense is an American paranormal thriller television

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The David Susskind Show

as Self
First aired: 1959-01-18

The David Susskind Show is an American television talk show hosted by David Susskind. The...

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The Pet Set

as Self
First aired: 1971-01-25

Each episode of this part talk show, part docuseries begins with animal-loving celebrities...

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