Rod Serling Interviewed by Mike Wallace (1/2)

In this 1959 interview by Mike Wallace, Rod Serling discusses his ups and downs as a television writer. As the air date for The Twilight Zone approaches, Serling speaks about his early days of writing such trivia as product endorsements and his disappointment with censorship.

Incredibly intelligent and honest, Serling states that he is tired of fighting censorship and is working hard on The Twilight Zone. Weary of the censorship battle and the big corporate money behind most of it, Serling is resolved to do everything he can to make The Twilight Zone a successful television series.

Here is a man committed to his craft, turning down multiple offers paying huge money. It would be fascinating to see a follow up Wallace/Serling interview just a few years later.

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[freedomland11]

Mike Wallace Doesnt know it yet, But he just entered "The Twilight Zone"

[headwhop26]

god, every word that drips out of his mouth is so epicly dramatic! I love it

[Zubbum1]

"Case in Point" I love when he said that. He is the Twilight Zone.

[TheLizardmonkey]

Possibly the coolest white guy that ever drew breath - and I'm counting the Rat Pack and all the politicians, rock stars and movie stars you can name on that!

[xSpArTiChRiSx]

You know it's the 1950's when you see a guy smoke a cigar and then three or four cigarettes within 10 minutes.

[fisteberg]

@Bellydancer241 Me too lol!I often am considered as an idealist lady but no matter!i don' t care.i would have liked the world to be beautiful and men be more human.I see this in myself too!

[fisteberg]

@Bellydancer241 Yes this man seems to be very very bright.Very intelligent!Above many people s intelligence actually.You can see that in his face,into his eyes.He's deep and smart!!what a man.But he seemed to be more than 35 years.I loved this man when i was a teen and still think he was attractive and smart!this man is fascinating.

[SylvainThuret]

Thanks for this.

[mdentari]

Been reading more about Rod at Rodserling com. Great site and it's good to see other people write articles about Rod's positive affect on their lives. If you want to learn more about Rod then this is a good direction to do so.

[Tht1kidYouKnw]

Very wise man, respect.

[rnlsg]

always loved this show i love mystery and suspense.

[TheJewishMobsters]

Hello hwy61media,

Any chance that you could please upload, the Mickey Cohen interview with Mike Wallace?