Rod Serling
Rodman Edward Serling (December 25, 1924 – June 28, 1975) was an American screenwriter, playwright, television producer, and narrator 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.
Mike Jones's Video Boneyard archive currently preserves 116 physical recordings spanning 1 productions featuring Rod Serling.
Archival Holdings in The Video Boneyard
The following 1 canonical motion pictures and broadcast master recordings featuring Rod Serling are preserved in the studio archives:
| Year | Production Title | Character / Role | Director / Studio | The Video Boneyard | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | The Twilight Zone 116 Copies | Leading Role | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
Complete Career & Landmark Filmography
Major theatrical features, landmark television appearances, and key credited roles across Rod Serling's historic screen career:
| Year | Production Title | Character / Role | Department / Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Kraft Television Theatre | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1948 | Studio One | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1949 | Suspense | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1950 | Armstrong Circle Theatre | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1950 | Lux Video Theatre | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1950 | Sunday Night Theatre | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program | Rod Serling | Actor (Television) |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1951 | The Red Skelton Show | Rod Serling (uncredited) | Actor (Television) |
| 1953 | A Long Time Till Dawn | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1953 | Horace Mann's Miracle | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1953 | Medallion Theatre | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1953 | The United States Steel Hour | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1954 | Climax! | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1954 | The Strike | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1955 | Patterns | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1955 | Star Tonight | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1955 | The Challenge | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1955 | The Jane Wyman Show | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1956 | Playhouse 90 | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1956 | Requiem for a Heavyweight | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1957 | Panic Button | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1957 | The Comedian | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1957 | The Dark Side of the Earth | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1958 | A Town Has Turned to Dust | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1958 | Bomber's Moon | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1958 | Nightmare at Ground Zero | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1958 | Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | Self | Actor (Television) |
| 1958 | Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1959 | The David Susskind Show | Self | Actor (Television) |
| 1959 | The Twilight Zone | Self - Host | Actor (Television) |
| 1959 | The Twilight Zone | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1959 | The Twilight Zone | Creator | Creator (Television) |
| 1959 | The Velvet Alley | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1960 | In the Presence of Mine Enemies | Writer | Writer (Feature Film) |
| 1960 | Sunday-Night Play | Writer | Writer (Television) |
| 1960 | The Man in the Funny Suit | Self | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self | Actor (Television) |
| 1963 | Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre | Writer | Writer (Television) |