October 2, 1959 –
…a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind….
The first episode of the anthology series The Twilight Zone, Where is Everybody?, premiered on this date
Rod Serling wanted Richard Egan to do the narration because of his rich, deep voice. However, due to strict studio contracts of the time, Egan was unable. Serling said, “It’s Richard Egan or no one. It’s Richard Egan, or I’ll do the thing myself“, which is exactly what happened.
The Haus of Dcaligari 