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On this episode of Our American Stories, when The Twilight Zone premiered in 1959, audiences saw television in a new way. At its center was Rod Serling, a writer who believed the small screen could handle big ideas. Through allegory and imagination, Serling turned weekly episodes into timeless reflections on society. His work established The Twilight Zone as one of the greatest TV shows of the 20th century and made him a cultural icon. Nick Parisi, author of Rod Serling: His Life, Work, and Imagination, recounts the life and influence of one of America’s most important storytellers.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when The Twilight Zone&nbsp;premiered in 1959, audiences saw television in a new way. At its center was Rod Serling, a writer who believed the small screen could handle big ideas. Through allegory and imagination, Serling turned weekly episodes into timeless reflections on society. His work established&nbsp;The Twilight Zone&nbsp;as one of the greatest TV shows of the 20th century and made him a cultural icon. Nick Parisi, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRod-Serling-Life-Work-Imagination%2Fdp%2F1496817508&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7Cc9f5ee543a0d4629670a08ddeb076cb3%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638925139327013102%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rNr1Hg%2BdlooTC9xuuZnzbguA05%2B2zzewdrITLJx1iZA%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Rod Serling: His Life, Work, and Imagination</a>, recounts the life and influence of one of America&rsquo;s most important storytellers.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

How Rod Serling Changed TV with The Twilight Zone

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