Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate the 65th anniversary of The Twilight Zone. Joining them is special guest Randy Allain, co-host of Pod of Doom and Media/Lit.Â
The Twilight Zone is a science fiction anthology series created by Rod Serling. It premiered October 2, 1959 on CBS. It ran for five seasons and a total of 156 episodes. The final episode aired on June 19, 1964. Reruns traditionally play on Syfy on New Year’s and the Fourth of July.
Each episode is a self-contained sci-fi/fantasy story, often featuring notable guest stars like William Shatner, Carol Burnett, and Buster Keaton. Rod Serling serves as the narrator and host. Most episodes feature a twist ending and a moral.
Rod Serling received two Primetime Emmys for writing for and The series is universally considered one of the greatest TV shows ever made. It has spawned a movie and three revivals, the most recent series hosted by Jordan Peele on CBS All Access (the predecessor to Paramount Plus). Representing the series at Walt Disney World is The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, a thrill ride featuring a 130 ft drop.
Aaron, Josh, and Randy talk about their familiarity with The Twilight Zone before going into the pilot episode. They then discuss other memorable episodes, the legacy of the series, and the possibility of yet another revival.
For more classic television, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on the Adam West Batman.
