Podcasts about Serling

Overnight Cafe - Steve Stockton's STRANGE Stories for Sleeping Snoozing Relaxing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Eric & Serling are joined by special podcast guest and superfan, Blythe, as they crack open a fresh jar of F.O.T.G.  Hear all about animal revenge in the 1970s.  This is an unpolished gem with a star-studded cast (including the always incomparable Glen Glortner).Send us a text

Rod Serling was born on Christmas Day (Squeeze, 1996) and that fact forever touched him. He wrote three scripts for the original 'Twilight Zone' that have a Christmas context, as well as the mother of all Christmas screenplays (of his genre) entitled "The Messiah of Mott Street". The latter he wrote for the 1969 anthology 'Night Gallery'. During the next two weeks I will be showing the two best of them (IMO) -- "The Changing of the Guard" (1962) and "The Messiah of Mott Street" -- on successive Thursday evenings at Cranmer House in Homewood, AL. In each of these scripts Serling unfolds, out of imminent tragedy, rejection and loss, the possibility of Renewal, Redemption, and Hope. And each time in less than a half hour! Personally, I believe life is like that. What I mean is, Christians are not nihilists. Nor is life always "complicated". We believe -- from personal experience and not just from "teaching" -- that God answers prayers. Mary Zahl teaches this. Pastor Paula teaches this. And I have come to believe it. Watch these Twilight Zone half-hours, and they will build you up (Buttercup). LUV U. Oh, and this cast is dedicated to the Rev. Aaron Zimmerman. To respond to the opening fundraising plea, click here (https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E353807&id=2).

Rodman Edward Serling (December 25, 1924 – June 28, 1975) was an American screenwriter and television producer best 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. 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.PICTURE: By CBS Television via the Bureau of Industrial Service. During the 1950s and 1960s, television networks, program sponsors and studios often used either advertising or public relations agencies to distribute publicity materials. The Bureau was a division of ad agency Young & Rubicam. - eBay itemphoto frontpress release from back, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18858925

Black Friday Late Night in the Overnight Cafe - Strange Stories by RequestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Steve Stockton's Strange Stories from New York CityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

What happens when the mind becomes both prison and sanctuary, trapping us between terror and silence? "Nightmare as a Child" confronts a woman with her repressed memories when a mysterious little girl forces her to relive a horrific childhood event, while "Mute" follows a telepathic girl whose parents' death leaves her struggling to adapt to a world that demands spoken communication. Both stories examine how isolation—whether through suppressed trauma or the inability to connect—can fundamentally alter one's relationship with reality, questioning whether our greatest fears lie in remembering too much or being unable to express what we desperately need others to understand. These psychological tales showcase Serling's masterful exploration of communication breakdown and the fragility of human connection. In one story, words become weapons that unlock buried horrors, forcing a confrontation with an unbearable past that the mind had mercifully forgotten. In the other, the absence of conventional speech creates a different kind of torment, as a gifted child finds herself stranded between two worlds—one where thoughts flowed freely, and another where verbal expression is the only path to understanding and acceptance. Connect with Entering the Fifth Dimension: Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Contribute Listener Feedback

Requested: Steve Stockton's Overnight Cafe - Strange Stories for SleepBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Eric & Serling dissect a good, old-fashioned ghost story that tried to make its mark at the start of the 80's Slasher Craze.  How did it fare and how does it hold water all these decades later?Send us a text

"All you've got to know is this: right now the government of the United States is sitting on top of the Washington Monument, right on the very point, tipping right and left and ready to fall off and break up on the pavement. There are just a handful of men who can prevent that. And you're one of them."Welcome to the seventh episode of our ongoing series: Fascism On Film. Each episode of this series, the Holmes Brothers look and review a film that has to do with fascism. During the episodes, the brothers look and see how the aspects and portrayal of fascism shown in the film relate to current and/or past events.On this Fascism on Film episode, the Holmes Brothers look at the John Frankenheimer film Seven Days In May, starring Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, Kirk Douglas, Edmund O'Brien and Fredric March. Written by the great and legendary Rod Serling, this political thriller is about a military coup/cabal headed by Lancaster's character: US Air Force General James Mattoon Scott, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This conspiracy plans to overthrow the government and replace the unpopular President Jordan Lyman with General Scott. Kirk Douglas's Colonel Martin 'Jiggs' Casey and US Senator Ray Clark try to stop the cabal before it is put into effect in seven days. Though released in the 1960s in the wake of the Kennedy Assassination and McCarthyism, this very topical film is an exciting picture and worth a watch. A suspenseful and fun film from Frankenheimer and it's bolstered by a strong screenplay from Serling and its talented all star cast. We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more episodes of this Fascism On Film series.Be sure to check out our Monument Valley Film on our YouTube Channel.Anders's screenwriter work can also be seen at work in the horror, car chase thriller Delivery Run, co-written with & directed by Joey Palmroos. The film has been released digitally and also in select cinemas in the US. In Finland, it will be released in cinemas on November 5th. You can read a review about it here on the Fangoria website.Follow us on our Instagram page. For obvious reasons, we are no longer on Twitter. You won't find us there. Perhaps we will make a BlueSky account, so keep an eye out for that.Follow our Letterboxd page where you can see what we were recommending to each other over the course of the Covid-19 Pandemic.Check out our blog and read Anders's recent review on The Hitcher, starring Rutger Hauer.Also check us out on Letterboxd too!AndersAdam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 HOURS of Steve Stockton's STRANGE Stories in the Night CafeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

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Night Cafe OVERNIGHT with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Steve Stockton's Night Cafe #9Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Overnight Sleep Stream of STRANGE Stories in Stockton's NIGHT CAFEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

We're on a pretty good streak with our reboots so far on the podcast.  Let's see if this 1986 re-imagining of the 1958 original passes muster.  Did it deserve an Oscar?  Which version has the better ending?  And, more importantly, will this one earn a "Serling Spotlight"?    Send us a text

Stockton's NIGHT CAFE - Spooky Stories Late Night SleepBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Eric & Serling debate sci-fi, Wiliam Shatner, spiced wafers, and body horror (including chicken pox).  Back to the post-war era for a dividing line of sorts in sci-fi monster flicks.  Help us help you help yourself to "The Fly".Send us a text

TVC 709.6: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with Emmy Award-winning actress, producer, and author Mariette Hartley (The Incredible Hulk, Goodnight, Beantown, Breaking the Silence, Law and Order: SVU). In this segment, Mariette talks to Ed about “Cotter's Girl,” the classic episode of Gunsmoke from 1963 whose storyline is reminiscent of Pygmalion; her frequent appearances on shows produced by Quinn Martin; and her association with Rod Serling, which began when Mariette asked Serling to speak at her school after she had watched Requiem for a Heavyweight on television, and which culminated about ten years later, when Mariette appeared in “The Long Morrow,” one of the final episodes of The Twilight Zone. Mariette Hartley co-stars, co-wrote, and co-produced, along with her husband Jerry Sroka, in Our (Almost Completely True) Love Story, a charming romantic comedy that is available now for streaming on demand on Amazon Prime and other major platforms; it is also available on DVD and Blu-ray.

STRANGE Stories from the NIGHT CAFE with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Ser & Eric get into the 1st Kevin Bacon movie of "Season F" and examine the horror healing power of forgiveness.  Check out "Flatliners" with us... because we've all got a Billy Mahoney in our pasts.Send us a text

Fiction Break: Steve Stockton's NIGHT CAFE - Strange StorytellingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

In this 2018 Word Balloon conversation, comedian, writer, and producer Dana Gould joins John Siuntres for a deep dive into his creative journey adapting Rod Serling's original Planet of the Apes screenplay into a graphic novel for BOOM! Studios. Gould discusses how Serling's early drafts differed from the final 1968 film — delving into the satire, social commentary, and Cold War paranoia that Serling originally intended.The interview also explores Gould's other creative outlets, including his acclaimed “Dana Gould Hour” podcast, where his sharp wit and fascination with old Hollywood, horror, and pop culture shine through. Rounding out the discussion, Gould talks about his work on IFC's Stan Against Evil — the offbeat supernatural comedy he created and starred in — and how it channels his lifelong love of classic horror and monster movies. It's a lively, funny, and insightful chat with one of the sharpest minds blending comedy, commentary, and the weird corners of genre storytelling.

Created and hosted by Rod Serling, the science fiction anthology series is widely regarded as one of the greatest TV series of all time, and has spawned a successful media franchise. 

Scarier movie or scarier video game?  It took two rentals on Amazon Prime, but Eric & Serling finally got through it and recorded their thoughts on the possible film-franchise-starting "5 Nights @ Freddie's".  (Five nights there still beats one birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese.)Send us a text

OVERNIGHT Cafe - STRANGE Stories for Sleeping Relaxing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Of Late I Think of Cliffordville, Season 4 Episode 14 Directed by David Lowell Rich Written by Rod Serling; Based on "Blind Alley" by Malcolm Jameson Original air date April 11, 1963 Join Chris and Gerry as they discuss the Twilight Zone Season 4 episode "Of Late I Think of Cliffordville". See William Feathersmith make a Faustian bargain with the devious Miss Devlin in this psychological horror story dealing with time travel morality in this surreal storytelling tale. This retro sci-fi story is a an example of the devil in pop culture in 1960s television as brought to you by Rod Serling.   Guest appearances Albert Salmi as William Feathersmith Julie Newmar as Miss Devlin John Anderson as Dietrich Wright King as Mr. Hecate Guy Raymond as Gibbons John Harmon as Clark Hugh Sanders as Cronk    

Steve Stockton's NIGHT CAFE Overnight - Strange Stories for Sleep and RelaxationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Another scary season, another scary franchise.. and obviously not the last for the "F"s.  Eric & Serling crack open the series that introduces characters to a showdown with Death.  It's not "The Seventh Seal", but it is.... something.Send us a text

Eric & Ser are back for SEASON 6!  All scary things "F"!   And they like their horror like they like their breakfast... Shadyside up!  We check out the first film of what was supposed to be a trilogy but seems to have found life beyond.  Just like Sarah Fier.  Wow.  I just got the connection (Fier... Fear).  Just now.  As I was writing this.  (It's been a long summer.)Send us a text

Wow!  Five seasons of DDSH have come and gone.  And, as the tide always returns to your eager toes, we will pick up where we left off.  Rest assured.  But, for now, check out our recap of all the scary movies we watched that started with the letter "E".  Which was the scariest?  Which "E" movie character would make for the best Halloween costume?  Which movies are ripe for rebooting?  We cover it all and then some.  Thanks for listening!Send us a text

Steve Stockton's NIGHT CAFE - STRANGE STORIES - Volume 8Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Eric & Serling embrace the podcast's first "Not a Horror" movie.  We're going to start doing this once per season and our inaugural NAH is 1980's "The Elephant Man".  Tune in for our thoughts on how many Oscars this movie should have won, how it changed Oscar history, and a detailed review of possibly the worst candy ever invented.Send us a text

Steve Stockton's NIGHT CAFE #6 - Strange StoriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Fiction Break: Steve Stockton's NIGHT CAFE Volume #5Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Ooh la la!  Break out your baguette and your best beret.  Eric & Ser get back to subtitles with this classic horror film from a classic horror film year.  Join us for an exploration of the influence this under-the-radar French gem had.  Poetic horror at its finest!Send us a text

Fiction Break: Steve Stockton's NIGHT CAFE #3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

It's not quite "The Exorcist" and it's not quite "And Justice for All"... but it's kind of both of them.  Join Eric & Serling in the jury box as they pass sentence on this early aughts offering.Send us a text

Your Dead not quite Evil enough?  Well, Eric & Serling definitely have your back with the 2013 remake/reboot of the classic ferocious original.  How far is too far?  And how groovy is too groovy?  Tune in with your good hand to find out.Send us a text

In this in-depth interview, Brad Serling, founder of Nugs, takes us on a journey from the golden days of cassette tape trading to the emergence of live music streaming and beyond. Hear how a Deadhead's obsession turned into a revolutionary service used by Phish, Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, Goose, Pearl Jam, and more. We talk about: His early days trading Grateful Dead tapes Getting calls from the band asking to go legit Launching LivePhish.com in 2002 Getting Metalica onboard What's next for the future of live music streaming Whether you're a taper, a Deadhead, a Phish fan, or just curious about how live music gets preserved and shared in the digital age, this one's for you. Subscribe for more interviews with the people shaping the music we love.

2 times the fun... 1/2 the horror.  Eric & Serling continue the "Goldilocks"-like quest for the perfect balance of laughs and scares in the second entry of the classic "Evil Dead" franchise.  Send us a text

Eric & Ser return to the magical movie year of 1981 and revisit “the cabin in the woods” for the third time on the podcast.  Just how scary is “The Evil Dead”?  (Hint:  don't trust Serling's initial estimation.)  And how well does it hold up after 2 plus score years?  Sharpen your pencils and check this box.Send us a text

George Noory and author Marc Zicree mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling, explore Serling's prolific career as a television writer, and discuss how he weaved social commentary into the episodes along with the show's famous twist endings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're taking a look at the Twilight Zone episode “Eye of the Beholder.” Janet Tyler lives in a world behind a set of bandages, ones that cover not merely her face, but her thoughts. This is her final visit, the last chance for doctors to fix her deformed face. If they are successful, she will be able to take her place with the rest of normal society; however, if her visage is unchanged, she will need to be removed–one way or another. You see, in this Twilight Zone reality, people need to look a certain way and conform to that way, else they are not allowed to co-exist with the rest of society. Oh, the State does allow for undesirables to live; they just can't live with everyone else. They must be removed. By the end of the episode, it is clear that Rod Serling has something to say about how we so easily accept the State coming in to take control, and I have a bit to say about this as well. In this KOI episode, we'll talk about why Serling uses “The State” as concept; we'll dive into whether or not there is any hope for us to cling to at the end; and I'll reveal my moment of awe, a bit of a plea for the importance of discomfort. So, grab your keys, and let's open up this door to the fifth dimension. As always, spoiler alert. If you have note seen the episode, go check it out and then come back here for the analysis. We're walking through Rod Serling's class Twilight Zone series and asking difficult questions about life. So, if you love The Twilight Zone, science fiction, or even just philosophizing about life, consider joining us on this journey. There's always room for more. Google form to rate this Twilight Zone episode: https://forms.gle/NH42Z2fqHhfY1sgo8 Discord: discord.gg/QjNY9jcyFZX Handle: x.com/keyofishowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thekeyofimaginationHead over to thekeyofimagination.com to learn more about me, check out my Twilight Zone trinkets and collectibles, and to to continue the conversation. Episode outline:00:00 Introduction00:43 Plot synopsis02:39 Episode Specifics03:27 Episode tidbits04:54 Question 113:58 Question 220:48 Question 323:30 Episode rating24:59 Next episode and your questions25:24 Listener shout-outs and messages from me27:06 How to get involved and how to support the showNo show did a better job than The Twilight Zone at generating awe and wonder within its audience. It just so happens that awe is exactly what we need in these difficult, divisive times. So, join me, Joe Meyer, and let's walk through the fifth dimension with Rod Serling. Along the way, we'll discuss big questions and relate them back to our Twilight Zone episodes.Opening and Ending theme: by Jacob Williams @jakeproduces on Fiverr#twilightzone #rodserling #scifi #zone #outerlimits #sciencefiction

Listeners, welcome to the fifth dimension. We're joined by Dr. Kim Kiehl, Executive Director of the Ohioana Library Association, to discuss The Twilight Zone and its creator, Rod Serling. We focus on “Mirror Image,” an episode airing in Season 1 of the show's original run, but we also talk about the series at large, Serling's Ohio roots and his writing career, and just why The Twilight Zone remains relevant today. We also discuss cows, clowns, our own doppelgänger experiences, Ohioana's offerings, and more.   Page Count is produced by Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library. For full show notes and an edited transcript of this episode, visit the episode page. To get in touch, email ohiocenterforthebook@cpl.org (put “podcast” in the subject line) or follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

Eric & Serling crack open one of the first movies to crack open The Necronomicon.  How does this film figure into special effects legacies, classic sitcom history, and how does it compare to "Amadeus"?  Find out!Send us a text

Eric & Serling bet most of you haven't heard of THIS one!  Creepy cult hanging and hunting in subway tunnels.  Is the end of the world at hand?  Where are these demons hatching from?  Does this movie deserve its level of obscurity?  All will be revealed...Send us a text

Eric & Serling get back to the angry animals and back to the magical year of 1977.  Giant ants converge on some terrible people.  You won't know who to root for.   "Gimme some sugar, baby!"Send us a text

Eric & Serling take a bit of a detour to examine a true B-Movie titan.  How do you make horror movies for and with next to nothing?  Say what you want about Ed Wood... but he did it.Send us a text

Angry, angry animals!  They are starting to close in on Eric & Serling.  We're diving into the first of a 1977 double shot (and our second Shatner cult classic on the podcast).  How many tarantulas does it take to start a union?  Apparently at least 5,001.  Send us a text