“There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man’s fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call The Twilight Zone.”
Fifty years later, The Twilight Zone stands as one of the premier television programs of all time. Generations have enjoyed Rod Serling‘s creation, as well as countless other imitators, sequels, remakes, feature film versions, and books that were inspired by one of the gutsiest anthology programs in television history. Like most shows that were too weird for the mainstream, The Twilight Zone never had a big following while it was around, but it has endured as a cult classic thanks to countless repeats.
Speaking of repeats, Syfy is showing The Twilight Zone today until 3:30 Eastern time, so if you’re looking to get your fill of black and white weirdness, there’s your place. I’m a little disappointed they didn’t book all day for a Twilight Zone marathon, but I suppose their traditional New Years Eve marathon will have to do. I just watched “The Obsolete Man” with Burgess Meredith, and I have to say the show holds up really well (depending on the episode).
Tags: Rod Serling, The Twilight Zone, Syfy, 50th Anniversary of the Twilight Zone, television, The Obsolete Man, science fiction, sci-fi, Burgess Meredith