Rod Serling (1924-1975) was one of the most creative and uncompromising writers for television, earning accolades in the 1950s for such teleplays as "Requiem for a Heavyweight," "Patterns," and " "A Town Has Turned to Dust."
But his enduring fame can be attributed to his classic TV series, "The Twilight Zone" (1959-1964), in which tales of suspense, science fiction and the paranormal (many written by Serling, and all introduced by him) evoked themes of prejudice, love, war, and the tensions of contemporary society. The show's classic twist endings made the stories all the more memorable.
Click though this gallery for a selection of some of the most unforgettable episodes of the series.