Inside The Twilight Zone With Its TV Historian Marc Scott Zicree

Classic Conversations: Pop culture Interviews with Jeff Dwoskin

Step into a dimension of nostalgia, television history, and personal storytelling with legendary writer and historian Marc Scott Zicree. Best known for The Twilight Zone Companion, Marc shares the origins of the book that shaped a genre and defined an era. From sneaking into Rod Serling's archives to interviewing over 100 contributors to the iconic series, Marc gives listeners a rare behind-the-scenes tour of how one man's obsession became a cultural cornerstone.

Whether you're a lifelong fan of The Twilight Zone or just discovering its influence, this conversation captures the magic, depth, and enduring relevance of one of TV's most groundbreaking shows.

Episode Highlights:

• The childhood spark that lit Marc's passion for The Twilight Zone
• Exclusive stories from Rod Serling's private archive and home
• The fascinating truth about ghostwritten Twilight Zone episodes
• How the show influenced decades of television and film
• Why Rod Serling remains a pop culture icon and visionary

You're going to love my conversation with Marc Scott Zicree

• IMDB
• The Twilight Zone Companion (book)

Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host):

• Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter
• The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter
• Podcast website
• Podcast on Instagram
• Join my mailing list
• Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!)
• Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show

Ways to support the show:

• Buy me a coffee (support the show)
• TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more!
• Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.