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The Writings Of The Man Behind "The Twilight Zone," Rod Serling

"Rod Serling: His Life, Work, and Imagination" was published Oct. 16.
University Press of Mississippi
"Rod Serling: His Life, Work, and Imagination" was published Oct. 16.
Credit University Press of Mississippi

Before going on to national fame with The Twilight Zone, writer Rod Serling was in Cincinnati, creating local TV shows and working behind the scenes. 

Author Nicholas Parisi has written a comprehensive look at all Serling's writings in Rod Serling: His Life, Work, and Imagination and he's on the phone with our John Kiesewetter.

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John Kiesewetter joined the WVXU news team as a TV/Media blogger on July 1 2015, after nearly 30 years covering local and national broadcasting for The Cincinnati Enquirer. He’ll be posting news about Greater Cincinnati TV, radio and movies; updating your favorite former local TV/radio personalities or stars who grew up here; and breaking news about national TV, radio and media trends. You’ll also learn about Cincinnati’s rich broadcasting history.