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Publicity photo portrait of Rod Serling for the premiere of the television program The Twilight Zone.
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CBS Television via the Bureau of Industrial Service. During the 1950s and 1960s, television networks, program sponsors and studios often used either advertising or public relations agencies to distribute publicity materials. The Bureau was a division of ad agency Young & Rubicam.
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Rod Serling
American screenwriter
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Birthplace: Syracuse, New York, U.S.
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Age at death: 50 years old
Sign: Capricorn
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About Rod Serling
Rod Serling was the brain behind the filming of the 1959 television series dubbed “The Twilight Zone”. The American film director and screenwriter also worked on a number of productions which include “The Comedian” and “Saddle the Wind”. He was also known for his strong anti-war stance.
Parents
- Esther Cooper (mother)
- Samuel Lawrence Serling (father)
Siblings
- Robert J. Serling
Spouse
- Carolyn L. Kramer (they tied the knot in 1948)
Children
- Anne
- Jodi
Education
He studied at the Binghamton Central High School.
Achievements
- Emmy Awards (1955) – “Best Original Teleplay Writing”
- Golden Globe Awards (1962) – “Best TV Producer/Director”
- Television Hall of Fame (1985) – Inductee
Trivia
He joined the United States Army in 1943.
During his early years, he played table tennis and lawn tennis.
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Rod Serling photo gallery
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Memorial sign for Rod Serling, located on the grounds of Binghamton High School, Main Street between Front Street and Oak Street, Binghamton, New York, United States. This sign sometimes faces the street and at other times gets turned perpendicular to the street.
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Photo of Rod Serling working on a script with a dictating machine.
Author
CBS Television via the Bureau of Industrial Service. During the 1950s and 1960s, television networks, program sponsors and studios often used either advertising or public relations agencies to distribute publicity materials. The Bureau was a division of ad agency Young & Rubicam.
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Public domain
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Photo of Rod Serling relaxing at home.
Author
CBS Television via the Bureau of Industrial Service. During the 1950s and 1960s, television networks, program sponsors and studios often used either advertising or public relations agencies to distribute publicity materials. The Bureau was a division of ad agency Young & Rubicam.
Source
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Public domain
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F.A.Q. about Rod Serling
When is his birthday?
Rod Serling's birthday is on December 25, 1924.
In how many days is his birthday?
Rod's birthday is in 41 days
How old was Rod when he died?
He was 50 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 28, 1975.
How old would he be today?
Rod Serling would be 99 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Rod from?
He was born in Syracuse, New York, U.S..