Rod Serling talks about Writing for Television (Part 2)

Informative for you Aspiring Writers out there. Rod Serling

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[EdMahoney19]

That was some of the most worthless narratives about the art of writing I ever heard. He plagarized from Charles Beaumont, he didn't bleed at the typewriter.

[ilsy74]

@EdMahoney19 Serling is a humble man, truly trying to help those who wish to be creative and write. He is not trying to score points or boost his ego, through his knowledge of quotes, or "truths" quoted. He will live on forever.

[ilsy74]

This is why I miss the art form known as the LP. Like a book release, it really was a shared art experience. The reaction would be just as important as the art itself. This tendency is dying in favor of digitzation, where each audience member can take in the art in their own time, shedding us of the experience of an art community.

[NightGallery]

@EdMahoney19 @EdMahoney19 Where is the evidence of Serling's alleged plagiarism? Give me one source that isn't hearsay. Serling was a prolific artist. In many ways one of the first truly postmodern writers. He occupies his own niche. He may have been a supreme and gifted adapter, but plagiarist? Hardly. Give the man his due. He was WAY ahead of his time, and I think he was a genius. BTW it was truly generous of him to do the collegiate work he performed in the late 1960's and early 1970's.

[dnggitg]

I like the way Serling jokingly encourages Doris to participate. He seems to be aware than men are dominating the discussion. Feministic? Ahead of his time?

[Shatamx]

Perfect.

[RonBeam]

An artist IS the (original) audience; as such bearing a tremendous responsibility to form a piece that speaks to all of him/herself. If the work strikes a chord in this manner, it is logical that it will do so in those others whose values may be shaped - or have already been shaped - similarly. This is the expression of empathy, intrigal to art appreciation.

[rachelsanders2]

@EdMahoney19 Wrong. It was actually an eloquent and probing take on writing.

[futurestoryteller]

If art was made only for the artist he should shove it in a drawer and not speak of it again. J.D. Salinger would do this later in life, and while I don't feel it makes him any less of an artist, it doesn't make him any more of an artist either. It's somewhat complicated though, as I feel there would be no need to create art at all if it were not intended for exposure. Perhaps Salinger knew someone would likely read it after his death. No one bakes a pie and says 'Don't eat it, it's perfect'

[MrAnthonyVance]

@EdMahoney19 Hey, no talented, dumb, low-life Ed, you are moronic. And so is your silly air-head comment. Get lost, creep. We love Rod Serling and his genius.

[thechaz83]

@ilsy74 We'll there are still clubs I think, right? Maybe I'm wrong.

[thechaz83]

@ilsy74 I think if you give your very best in writing, art, etc; then something powerful emerges. The observer will either like it or not like it. You can't please everyone. I think what Rod is trying to say is to give it your best (that includes rewrites, opinions from other people, etc) but if you're only writing or painting just what others want (which is referred to as a hack) then that is deplorable. Rod means stay true to yourself but do your VERY best. Don't just slosh it on.

[thechaz83]

I think if you give your very best in writing, art, etc; then something powerful emerges. The observer will either like it or not like it. You can't please everyone. I think what Rod is trying to say is to give it your best (that includes rewrites, opinions from other people, etc) but if you're only writing or painting just what others want (which is referred to as a hack) then that is deplorable. Rod means stay true to yourself but do your VERY best. Don't just slosh it on.

[NightGallery]

@EdMahoney19 Again, WHERE are these articles and interviews? Here's a link that gels with the majority of the universe: dot itkicks dot com/RodSerling Serling was accused, but was never convicted of nor admitted to plagiarism. His accusers were bitter (Bradbury) or on the verge of mental disintegration (Beaumont). Your accusations are reckless and hearsay IMHO. Are you also of the persuasion that believes the Apollo missions were smoke and mirrors? Sheesh.