Serling, Rod (1924-1975)

Writer, dramatist, television producer, and creator of the classic science fiction/horror series, Twilight Zone. He was born in Syracuse, New York, on December 25, 1924. During World War II, he served with the paratroopers, and after the war he studied at Antioch College (B.A., 1950), but even before completing his degree he had become a writer for radio (beginning in 1946) and television (beginning in 1948). His plays were produced on a variety of popular drama shows such as the Kraft Theatre, Studio One, U.S. Steel Hour, Playhouse 90, Suspense, and Danger. He later became writer-producer for The Twilight Zone, and Rod Serling's Night Gallery, and the narrator for In Search of Ancient Astronauts. He received Emmy awards for best teleplay writing in 1955-57, 1959-61, and 1963-64 and numerous additional awards for his teleplay writing. He also authored a number of books. He died on June 28, 1975.