The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: The Twilight Zone 65th Anniversary

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. 


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 The
Twilight Zone. 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. 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.


The Twilight Zone is streaming on Paramount+, Freevee,
and Pluto TV