Reviews
The media weighs in on Rod Serling’s work, then and now.
Twilight Zone Vortex
An excellent source of summaries and reviews of all Twilight Zone episodes (the original, Serling-hosted series).
“Slow Fade to Black” (1964) reviewed
Beyond the Zone: Tony Albaralla reviews obscure productions from Rod Serling's career "Slow Fade to Black" Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theatre Aired: March 27, 1964 [...]
“Noon on Doomsday” (1956) Reviewed
Beyond the Zone: Tony Albaralla reviews obscure productions from Rod Serling's career “Noon on Doomsday” The United States Steel Hour Aired: April 25, 1956 Starring Jack [...]
Studio One Dramas DVD Reviewed
"Rod Serling is one of television's foremost chroniclers of the human condition, more than obvious on Rod Serling - Studio One Dramas."
Conflicting Takes on Unauthorized 1992 Biography
The book: "Serling: The Rise and Twilight of TV's Last Angry Man" by Gordon F. Sander. The reviews: by Carlin Romano and Gene Grey. [...]
“In the Presence of Mine Enemies” reviewed by the New York Times
May 19, 1960. Among Serling's best writing, "Presence" features an early and poignant role for Robert Redford—as a Nazi!
“The Time Element” Reviewed by the New York Times
November 25, 1958. In what many consider to be the real Twilight Zone pilot, William Bendix time travels to stop the Pearl Harbor attack.
“A Town Has Turned to Dust” Reviewed by the New York Times
June 20, 1958: "...another night of powerful drama." And fun: watch William Shatner and Rod Steiger try to out-emote each other.
“Requiem for a Heavyweight” Reviewed by the New York Times
October 12, 1956: "Rod Serling's Drama Scores a Knockout. Requiem for a Heavyweight ... was a play of overwhelming force and tenderness."
“Forbidden Area” Reviewed by the New York Times
October 5, 1956. Playhouse 90 debuted with a Rod Serling script. The story had Communist spies, a sneak attack, and Charton Heston wearing an eye [...]
“Patterns” Reviewed by the New York Times
January 17, 1955. "Patterns" was Rod Serling's breakout. After the broadcast, "...the phone just started ringing and didn't stop for years!"