Serling died in 1975. Wonder when this was made? I noticed him coughing that deep cancer cough. I bet he didnt live long after this _ he kept his cigarette burning. That is a hard core addiction. I beat itbut damn it was a battle
He did THE ZERO HOUR radio drama 1973-75 good radio show before he died from chronic heavy smoking. a Slow suicide Philip Morris cigarettes killed him. " He died before his time"
Yeah, smoking did him in. But I wouldn't use the word 'suicide' to describe his lifestyle. Rod Serling was as far from committing suicide as one can get. His whole generation, and especially those who came back home from WWII, were smoking non-stop. It was a very popular social activity.
My father served in the same Pacific theater battles as Mr. Serling. The nightmares stayed with him until his death at 96. He smoked 2 packs of Camel studs a day from '46-75 when he quit and got another 40 years (They got 2 packs of Lucky's daily in combat).
@JabalBob Thank you so much for sharing this historic treasure. The original analogue version was most likely destroyed or thrown away...like so many original recording sessions of famous musicians. Hopefully not.
Happy that you enjoyed it. I think Serling's television work is safely archived, including in several academic research libraries for future generations, thank goodness.
As a graduate student studying script writing, I enjoyed and appreciated the final clip. Rod hits the nail on the head regarding the problematic approach in college level courses. We need more hands on experience. I wish Rod taught film at my school. RIP to both Rod and Carol Serling!!
I agree with what Rod says wholeheartedly. I'm a grad student studying script writing, and whenever the chance comes to shoot something it's treated like a big event. In reality, it should be something the student does every day. I mean the time studying needless theories could be spent developing and fine tuning your skills.
