Rod Serling
American screenwriter (1924-1975) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 50
Rodman Edward Serling was an American screenwriter and television producer, widely known for his live television dramas of the 1950s and his anthology television series The Twilight Zone. Serling was active in politics, both on and off the screen, and helped form television industry standards.
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Buzz Kulik Directed The Yellow Canary and A Storm in Summer
Edmond O'Brien Rod wrote Seven Days in May (1964)
Kim Hunter Rod wrote Planet of the Apes (1968)
Martin Balsam Rod wrote The Time Element (1958)
Roddy McDowall Rod wrote Planet of the Apes (1968)
Franklin J. Schaffner Directed Planet of the Apes (1968)
John Frankenheimer Directed Seven Days in May (1964)
Anne Francis Rod wrote The After Hours (1960)
Ed Wynn Also in The Man in the Funny Suit (1960)
James Daly Rod wrote Planet of the Apes (1968)- Robert Parrish Directed Saddle the Wind (1958)
Ray Teal Rod wrote One-Eyed Jacks and Saddle the Wind
George Macready Also in Seven Days in May and Night Gallery
Jason Wingreen Rod wrote A Stop at Willoughby (1960)
John Larch Rod wrote It's a Good Life and Dust- Arthur P. Jacobs Produced Planet of the Apes (1968)
Jesse White Rod wrote Cavender Is Coming (1962)
Helen Kleeb Also in A Town Has Turned to Dust (1958)Edward R. Pressman Produced Phantom of the Paradise (1975)
- Arnold Laven Directed The Rack (1956)
Lee Rich Produced The Man (1972)- Maury Dexter Produced The Yellow Canary (1963)
William Goetz Produced Assault on a Queen (1966)
Jed Harris Produced Patterns (1956)
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He was known as the "angry young man" of Hollywood, clashing with television executives and sponsors over a wide range of issues, including censorship, racism, and war. He was nominated for nine Primetime Emmy Awards, winning six times.
