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The Twilight Zone: Fascinating Behind-the-Scenes From The Best Classic TV Series 1959-64

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The Twilight Zone is one of the greatest American Television series, created by the incredible mind of Rod Sterling. His ability to tell a completely satisfying story within a short time was incredible. Acting, writing, directing, and music for the show were all top-notch. The stories were simple and relatable, but they always ended with a twist and mystery. Each episode is a thriller novel in itself.

The series premiered on October 2, 1959, and ran for five seasons until June 19, 1964. The show broke ground in the style of writing and entertainment in what some would call science fiction at its very best. A total of 156 black and white episodes were produced. The series featured both established stars and younger actors who would become much better known later. The Twilight Zone was ranked No. 7 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest shows of all time in 2016.

Here below are some behind-the-scenes photos from ‘The Twilight Zone’ tv show.

#1 Inger Stevens as Nan Adams in “The Hitch-hiker”. Season 1, episode 16, ‘The Twilight Zone’, July 23, 1959.

Inger Stevens as Nan Adams in "The Hitch-hiker". Season 1, episode 16, 'The Twilight Zone', July 23, 1959.

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#2 In an off camera moment, Rod Serling arm wrestles with Carol.

In an off camera moment, Rod Serling arm wrestles with Carol.

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#3 Cliff Robertson relaxes on the set of an episode of the television show ‘The Twilight Zone’ entitled ‘A Hundred Yards Over the Rim’, 1961.

Cliff Robertson relaxes on the set of an episode of the television show 'The Twilight Zone' entitled 'A Hundred Yards Over the Rim', 1961.

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#4 Elizabeth Montgomery poses on the set of “Two,” the first episode of season three.

Elizabeth Montgomery poses on the set of “Two,” the first episode of season three.

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#5 Actor Burgess Meredith talking to director John Brahm in between scenes of “Time Enough at Last”, episode 8, ‘The Twilight Zone’, August 1959.

Actor Burgess Meredith talking to director John Brahm in between scenes of "Time Enough at Last", episode 8, 'The Twilight Zone', August 1959.

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#6 Production shot of “The Purple Testament”, episode 19 from season 1, 1960.

Production shot of "The Purple Testament", episode 19 from season 1, 1960.

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#7 Again on the set of “The After Hours,” director Doug Hayes gives some notes to Elizabeth Allen. Or, well, seemingly her mannequin.

Again on the set of “The After Hours,” director Doug Hayes gives some notes to Elizabeth Allen. Or, well, seemingly her mannequin.

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#8 Rod Serling instructing the lines to the actor, 1960.

Rod Serling instructing the lines to the actor, 1960.

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#9 Richard Kiel grabs actress Susan Cummings from behind in a scene from the ‘To Serve Man’ episode of ‘The Twilight Zone,’ March 2, 1962.

Richard Kiel grabs actress Susan Cummings from behind in a scene from the 'To Serve Man' episode of 'The Twilight Zone,' March 2, 1962.

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#10 Burgess Meredith pauses on the stage of the immortal “Time Enough At Last,” giving us a fantastic glimpse at this detailed set.

Burgess Meredith pauses on the stage of the immortal "Time Enough At Last," giving us a fantastic glimpse at this detailed set.

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#11 Peter Falk is hardly recognizable as Columbo here, playing a Castro-like dictator in “The Mirror.”

Peter Falk is hardly recognizable as Columbo here, playing a Castro-like dictator in “The Mirror.”

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#12 Telly Savalas takes some time with his younger costar in “Living Doll,” Tracy Stratford.

Telly Savalas takes some time with his younger costar in “Living Doll,” Tracy Stratford.

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#13 Agnes Moorehead shows her feelings towards her tiny costar in “The Invaders.”

Agnes Moorehead shows her feelings towards her tiny costar in “The Invaders.”

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#14 Serling cracks a smile surrounded by his sinistar stars in season four’s “The New Exhibit,” Robert Mitchell, Milton Parsons and David Bond.

Serling cracks a smile surrounded by his sinistar stars in season four's “The New Exhibit,” Robert Mitchell, Milton Parsons and David Bond.

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#15 Cliff Robertson, starring in the role of a ventriloquist, chats with Bethelynn Grey, center, and Sandra Warner on April 19, 1962, during a rehearsal of “The Dummy.”

Cliff Robertson, starring in the role of a ventriloquist, chats with Bethelynn Grey, center, and Sandra Warner on April 19, 1962, during a rehearsal of “The Dummy.”

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#16 And here we see a color glimpse at the same episode.

And here we see a color glimpse at the same episode.

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#17 Actor Dick York as Captain Riker in “The Purple Testament”, episode 19.

Actor Dick York as Captain Riker in "The Purple Testament", episode 19.

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#18 Rod Serling shooting the introduction to “Static”, season 2 episode 20, 1960.

Rod Serling shooting the introduction to "Static", season 2 episode 20, 1960.

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#19 Behind the scenes of the episode ‘The Grave’, The episode was originally broadcast on October 27, 1961.

Behind the scenes of the episode 'The Grave', The episode was originally broadcast on October 27, 1961.

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#20 American actress and commedienne Carol Burnett sits on a stepladder backstage, along with others during the making of ‘The Twilight Zone’, 1962.

American actress and commedienne Carol Burnett sits on a stepladder backstage, along with others during the making of 'The Twilight Zone', 1962.

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#21 Rod Serling between scenes of “The Four Of Us Are Dying” for the television series “The Twilight Zone”, season 1, episode 13, September 4, 1959.

Rod Serling between scenes of "The Four Of Us Are Dying" for the television series "The Twilight Zone", season 1, episode 13, September 4, 1959.

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#22 Rod Serling pauses for a cigarette and coffee between scenes during filming of “The Twilight Zone” in this 1961 photo.

Rod Serling pauses for a cigarette and coffee between scenes during filming of "The Twilight Zone" in this 1961 photo.

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#23 Actors Michael Fox and Douglas Spencer are being fitted for their two-headed Martian costume, as seen in “Mr. Dingle, the Strong.”

Actors Michael Fox and Douglas Spencer are being fitted for their two-headed Martian costume, as seen in “Mr. Dingle, the Strong.”

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#24 Will the real Anne Francis please stand up? Makeup artist Charles Schram applies some powder on the set of “The After Hours” — to the face of a dummy.

Will the real Anne Francis please stand up? Makeup artist Charles Schram applies some powder on the set of “The After Hours” — to the face of a dummy.

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#25 Production shot featuring director Richard Bare of “The Purple Testament”, Season 1, episode 19, 1959.

Production shot featuring director Richard Bare of "The Purple Testament", Season 1, episode 19, 1959.

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#26 Jesse White is the title character in “Cavender is Coming,” the comedic episode also featuring a young Carol Burnett.

Jesse White is the title character in “Cavender is Coming,” the comedic episode also featuring a young Carol Burnett.

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#27 Dick York with producer Rod Serling between scenes of “The Purple Testament”. Season 1, episode 19, 1959.

Dick York with producer Rod Serling between scenes of "The Purple Testament". Season 1, episode 19, 1959.

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#28 Sherry Jackson and James Best get into action for “Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank,” 1961.

Sherry Jackson and James Best get into action for “Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank,” 1961.

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#29 Art Carney of The Honeymooners takes a leaner on the set “Night of the Meek.”

Art Carney of The Honeymooners takes a leaner on the set “Night of the Meek.”

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#30 The Bell helicopter crew begin here to disassemble the helicopter that crashed killing veteran actor Vic Morrow and two child actors on the set of The Twilight Zone TV show.

The Bell helicopter crew begin here to disassemble the helicopter that crashed killing veteran actor Vic Morrow and two child actors on the set of The Twilight Zone TV show.

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  3. I don’t think helicopters were yet so common that they would have even been mentioned in the original show. It wasn’t until 1967 that helicopters were used commercially, and they were used very rarely during World War II and the Korean War, so it’s unlikely they’ll be shown in one of the war episodes. Granted, if any show were to feature them in the early 60s, it would be The Twilight Zone because of its focus on futuristic technology. But that would have been obscenely expensive, much more than using a helicopter today.

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