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Edited several volumes of novelizations based upon "Twilight Zone" (1959).

Lent his image to a comic book version of "Twilight Zone" (1959) that continued to feature Serling "narrating" stories for several years after his death.

His image is visible in the opening credits of "The Twilight Zone" (1985) and "The Twilight Zone" (2002).

Unsold pilot: In 1973 he wrote the teleplay for an unsold sitcom for CBS called "We Two", about a widower whose only son died during World War II who "adopts" a black orphan whose father was killed in Vietnam. The pilot starred Herschel Bernardi and Damon Ketchens.

Radio: Was host for the first season of the CBS Mystery Theater syndicated to radio stations in the early 1970s, introducing and concluding each story in similar fashion as he did for his classic "Twilight Zone" (1959)

He wrote the original treatment for the CBS television series "Planet of the Apes" (1974) as well as two proposed scripts. While he was uncredited for his contribution, he created the basic format followed in the subsequent series--two astronauts and a chimpanzee trying to survive while pursued by leaders of the Apes civilization.

Playwright: "Requiem for a Heavyweight"

Though uncredited, he wrote the first drafts of the television miniseries "The Blue Knight" (1975) starring William Holden.

Radio: Host of the syndicated show "The Zero Hour" (1973-1974).

Host, "Rod Serling's Wonderful World Of..." (1969- 70), KNXT- TV, Los Angeles, and syndication. Episode titles include 'Congestion,' 'Crime,' 'Deception,' 'Gluttony,' 'Idoltry,' 'Incompetence,'Junk,' 'Prejudice,' 'Obsolescence,' 'Profanity,' 'Propaganda,' and 'Snobbery.'

Books include "Rod Serling's Triple W- Witches, Warlocks, and Werewolves," "Requiem for a Heavyweight," "Rod Serling's Devils and Demons," "Night Gallery," "Rod Serling's Night Gallery Reader," and Night Gallery Reader 2."

Panelist, ABC- TV, during the network's coverage of the 1969 manned moon landing, along with Frederik Pohl, John Pierce, and Isaac Asimov.

Narrator, various informational films produced in the early to mid-70s on a wide range of topics, including alcoholism, radioactive waste, and new sources of energy. Producers included James L. Ruhle and Associates, Inc.

(1968) Though uncredited, he wrote the first drafts of the television adaptation of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde".

Print Ad, "Famous Writer's School," 1967.

Narrator, "To the Moon and Beyond" film short, 1964.

Panelist, week of July 18, 1963, "The Art Linkletter Show."

TV commercial work includes spots for Ford automobiles (1971) and for the Mazda RX 4 (1970s).

(2008) His play, "Requiem for a Heavyweight," was performed at the Shattered Globe Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Sean Sullivan in the cast. The crew included Nick Sandys (fight choreographer), Lou Contey (director), Kevin Hagan (scenic designer), Mike Durst (lighting designer), and Mike Tutaj (sound designer).

Himself, guest of honor, "George Jessel's Here Come the Stars," syndicated television series, 6 December 1968.

Himself, "The Magic of Broadcasting," CBS- TV Special, 1 May 1966.

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