{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63fbda2dd6d5970011162b42/68b0c6d47620a68ee6cecd55?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Thursdeighties Episode 20:  Rod Serling at 100 with Joe Dougherty and Nick Parisi","description":"<p><strong>Episode 20 of Thursdeighties </strong>takes us to another dimension<strong> - </strong>we’re stepping into the shadowy corridors of imagination to celebrate one of television’s greatest storytellers, <strong>Rod Serling!</strong> </p><p><br></p><p>Best known as the creator and host of <strong><em>The Twilight Zone</em></strong>, Serling’s work reshaped not just science fiction, but the very possibilities of television as a medium for social commentary. In this episode, we take a deep dive into his life, his groundbreaking writing, and the enduring influence of his vision—exploring why, even a century after his birth, Rod Serling’s voice still resonates with such eerie clarity today.</p><p><br></p><p>Joining us on this journey into the unknown - award-winning writer <strong>Joseph Dougherty</strong>, as well as author and president of the <a href=\"https://rodserling.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rod Serling Memorial Foundation</strong></a>, <strong>Nicholas Parisi</strong>. The foundation hosts an annual celebration of the life and work of Rod Serling - <a href=\"https://rodserling.com/serlingfest-2024/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SerlingFest</strong></a>, which will be held in Rod's hometown of Binghamton, New York from September 19 - September 21st, 2025.  Joe and Nick will both be there, as well as several other amazing guests. <strong> Get your tickets now at </strong><a href=\"https://rodserling.com/serlingfest-2025-tickets-on-sale-now\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://rodserling.com/serlingfest-2025-tickets-on-sale-now</strong></a><strong>/!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored by <a href=\"https://anthology4books.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Anthology for Books</strong></a><strong> </strong>and <a href=\"https://www.drivebydogooders.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Drive-by-Do-Gooders</strong></a>.</p>","author_name":"William Klavon"}