EThe Twilight ZoneE is among the most beloved shows in American television history a pioneering fantasy behemoth that bridged the cultural gap between the 1950s and 1960s with thought-provoking mystery mind-boggling theorems and occasionally outright horror.THEThe Twilight Zone FAQE takes the reader back to that halcyon era looking back on the show and its impact as a force for societal change via reflections on the manifold topics and controversies that the show took on a from the space race to the Red Menace from paranoia to madness and beyond. Dave Thompson traces the history of the show a from its earliest flowering in the mind of then-unknown Rod Serling through its slow birth shaky beginning and breathless five-season run a and he shows how it became the blueprint for so much of the fantasy television that has followed.THChapters deal with the comic books novels and many other spin-offs including the movie the TV revamps and even the amusement park ride. In addition this FAQ offers a full guide to every episode providing details on the cast and music and pinpointing both the best and the worst of the series all adding up to a brightly opinionated time machine that catapults the reader back to the true golden age of American television.

About the Author
DAVE THOMPSON (Newark, DE) is the author of over 100 books on television, music, and pop culture, including titles on South Park, Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, Rocky Horror, and many more. His writing has appeared in Rolling Stone, Spin, Goldmine, MOJO, Melody Maker, and other outlets.


Book Information
ISBN 9781480396180
Author Dave Thompson
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint Applause Theatre Book Publishers
Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
Weight(grams) 635g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 154mm * 23mm