Rod Serling & the Twilight Zone

As you begin to read this, relax your mind. “You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension: a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into…The Twilight Zone.”

These were the words of the famous narrator, Rod Serling as he took viewers into the well-known, psychological thriller television series, The Twilight Zone. Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss The Twilight Zone, the amazing works, and the life of genius creator, Rod Serling. You’ll hear about the many accomplishments and awards that he received over his lifetime for his screenwriting, television production, and narration, including being inducted into The Television Hall of Fame in 1985. He’ll also discuss the movies, writings, and other works of Serling; his military background; and his fight for change in issues of television censorship, politics, racism and more.

This class is offered in collaboration with McHenry County College.