The Twilight Zone Companion, Second E..., Marc Scott Zicree
The Twilight Zone Companion, Second E..., Marc Scott Zicree
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The Twilight Zone Companion, Second Edition

Author: Marc Scott Zicree

Narrator: Tom Weiner

Unabridged: 16 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/17/2010

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

The Twilight Zone Companion is the complete, five season (1959-64) show-by-show guide to one of television's greatest series. Zicree's well-written account is fascinating reading for even the casual fan. Coverage of each episode includes plot synopsis, Rod Serling's opening narration, behind-the-scenes stories from the original artists who created the series, and a complete list of cast and credits."In all my years of television viewing, no series resonated as deeply as The Twilight Zone. Even today, fragments of the forgotten episodes rise into my memory with surprising poignancy. The Twilight Zone was masterful storytelling, and this companion book, this compendium of old tales, is a remarkable gift to those who loved the series and to those who have yet to discover its magic."—Bruce Joel Rubin, screenwriter, Ghost, Jacob's Ladder

About Marc Scott Zicree

Marc Scott Zicree has created classic episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Babylon Five, Sliders, and others and is the author of the bestselling Twilight Zone Companion. He lives with his wife in West Hollywood.

About Tom Weiner

Tom Weiner, a dialogue director and voice artist best known for his roles in video games and television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Transformers, is the winner of eight Earphones Awards and is an Audie Award finalist. He is a former member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Trisha on January 27, 2010

This is the most worn-out book I own; it is referred to often throughout the years, and I actually have read it cover to cover. Most importantly, it was essential in my quest for finding and watching every single Twilight Zone episode every aired. It took a few years, but I accomplished the goal a y......more

Goodreads review by Tom on April 06, 2011

This book is pretty fantastic, far better than I had predicted. I thought it would amount to no more than a recounting of episodes, but there is a great deal of background concerning the show, Serling himself, and the other writers involved. Numerous episodes feature particular notes related to the......more

Goodreads review by Lou on February 10, 2008

Good to just rifle through. Just saw and episode and what to know if that dashing young buck was a youthful Robert Duvall? Just whip out this book...that's what I did. Best part is I found this in the trash by my job.......more

Goodreads review by Aaron on August 07, 2014

Back in the early 80s I lived in a house with some friends and we enjoyed many late evenings watching “The Zone.” One of my roomies had this book and it became a fixture during those hazy beer & pizza nights. A great reference on individual episodes, it also contains a lot of background information......more

Goodreads review by CaliGirlRae on July 04, 2009

One of my favorite reference guide for one of my fave spec antho shows of all time. I love that this shows and describes all the episodes including the opening and closing narration by Serling. I wish there was more objective commentary and behind the scenes as the author tends to give his opinion a......more

Quotes

“A captivating look at possibly the best TV series of all time.” Leonard Maltin 

“In all my years of television viewing, no series resonated as deeply as The Twilight Zone.  Even today, fragments of the forgotten episodes rise into my memory with surprising poignancy. The Twilight Zone was masterful storytelling, and this companion book, this compendium of old tales, is a remarkable gift to those who loved the series and to those who have yet to discover its magic.” Bruce Joel Rubin, screenwriter, Ghost, Jacob’s Ladder

“In all ways, an admirable and engrossing volume.” Publishers Weekly

“The Twilight Zone is ingrained in our collective conscious like no other TV show…Essential for all Zone fans—and who isn’t one?” Library Journal

“The Twilight Zone Companion is one of the finest examinations of a television series. Author Marc Scott Zicree spent five years researching and writing what is without a doubt the definitive look at this classic horror-fantasy-science fiction show. Not only is the book an exhaustive episode-by-episode guide, but the author apparently interviewed every living soul who was ever associated with the show. It’s quite likely that creator Rod Serling, who died before the book saw publication in 1982, would have been suitably impressed by the respect and dedication that clearly went into this labor of love.” Amazon.com editorial review

“The Twilight Zone Companion is the complete, five season (1959–64) show-by-show guide to one of television’s greatest series. Zicree’s well-written account is fascinating reading for even the casual fan. Coverage of each episode includes plot synopsis, Rod Serling’s opening narration, behind-the-scenes stories from the original artists who created the series, and a complete list of cast and credits.” SSFaudio.com

“This audiobook is for everyone who ever loved Twilight Zone…one genius’ clear vision of why we are so intrigued by the unexplainable forces around us and by the show that made them seem approachable. Though he narrates mostly in his own voice, veteran audio performer Tom Weiner actually becomes Rod Serling by the end of this audiobook, sounding more and more like him with each new lead in and fade out. Not all of the televised episodes made it into syndication, so your favorites are here, then some. The audiobook concludes with an interview with Burgess Meredith, who was unforgettable as Henry Beamis in the much-loved ‘Time Enough at Last.’ A bonus disk has pictures from many of the productions.” SoundCommentary.com (starred review)

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