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Rod Serling (1924–1975)
John Phillips is the name used by longtime television and film writer Rod Serling when he asked that his real name be removed as the writer of the pilot episode of the series "The New People" in 1969. While Serling's name remained as series developer, he was sufficiently annoyed with ABC- TV's editing of the pilot-- it was cut from 52 to 45 ...
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Born:in Syracuse, New York, USADied:(age 50) in Rochester, New York, USA |
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Writer (83 credits)
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series) (created by - 44 episodes, 2002 - 2003) (written by - 1 episode, 2003) (story by - 1 episode, 2003)
- Sunrise
(2003)
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- Burned
(2003)
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- The Executions of Grady Finch
(2003)
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- Homecoming
(2003)
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- Eye of the Beholder
(2003)
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The Twilight Zone
(TV Series) (created by - 65 episodes, 1985 - 1989) (based on the story and teleplay by - 2 episodes, 1985 - 1986) (story by - 1 episode, 1988)
- A Game of Pool
(1989)
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- Father & Son Game
(1989)
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- Special Service
(1989)
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- Crazy as a Soup Sandwich
(1989)
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- Love Is Blind
(1989)
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Night Gallery
(TV Series) (1 episode, 1971) (teleplay - 19 episodes, 1970 - 1973) (written by - 11 episodes, 1969 - 1972)
- Something in the Woodwork
(1973)
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- Finnegan's Flight
(1972)
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- You Can Come Up Now, Mrs. Millikan/Smile, Please
(1972)
... (teleplay - segment "You Can Come Up Now, Mrs. Millikan")
- Rare Objects
(1972)
... (written by)
- The Caterpillar/Little Girl Lost
(1972)
... (teleplay - segment "The Caterpillar")
The New People
(TV Series) (developer - 17 episodes, 1969 - 1970) (written by - 1 episode, 1969)
- On the Horizon
(1970)
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- The Siege of Fern's Castle
(1970)
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- The Prisoner of Bomano
(1969)
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- The Guns of Bomano
(1969)
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- Speed Kills
(1969)
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The Loner
(TV Series) (created by - 26 episodes, 1965 - 1966) (written by - 15 episodes, 1965 - 1966)
- To Hang a Dead Man
(1966)
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- The Burden of the Badge
(1966)
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- Pick Me Another Time to Die
(1966)
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- Incident in the Middle of Nowhere
(1966)
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- The Mourners for Johnny Sharp: Part 2
(1966)
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Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series) (written by - 3 episodes, 1963 - 1965) (adaptation - 1 episode, 1964) (previous teleplay The Strike - 1 episode, 1964) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1963)
- Exit from a Plane in Flight
(1965)
... (written by)
- The Command
(1964)
... (adaptation) / (previous teleplay The Strike)
- A Slow Fade to Black
(1964)
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- It's Mental Work
(1963)
... (teleplay)
- A Killing at Sundial
(1963)
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The Twilight Zone
(TV Series) (created by - 156 episodes, 1959 - 1964) (written by - 71 episodes, 1959 - 1964) (teleplay by - 21 episodes, 1959 - 1964)
- The Bewitchin' Pool
(1964)
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- The Fear
(1964)
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- Come Wander with Me
(1964)
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- The Brain Center at Whipple's
(1964)
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- Mr. Garrity and the Graves
(1964)
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1958-1961
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- The Rank and File
(1961)
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- Come in Razor Red
(1960)
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- Noon on Doomsday
(1958)
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Playhouse 90
(TV Series) (writer - 8 episodes, 1956 - 1960) (script - 1 episode, 1958) (written by - 1 episode, 1957) (adaptation for television - 1 episode, 1956)
- In the Presence of Mine Enemies
(1960)
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- The Rank and File
(1959)
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- The Velvet Alley
(1959)
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- A Town Has Turned to Dust
(1958)
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- Bomber's Moon
(1958)
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BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series) (2 episodes, 1957 - 1959) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1957)
- The Velvet Alley
(1959)
- Requiem for a Heavyweight
(1957)
... (teleplay)
- Mayors' Nest
(1957)
1959
Television Playwright
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Dark Side of the Earth
(1959)
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1958
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
(TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- The Time Element
(1958)
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1955-1958
Matinee Theatre
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- The Cause
(1958)
... (writer)
- O'Toole from Moscow
(1955)
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1956
The Kaiser Aluminum Hour
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Mr. Finchley Versus the Bomb
(1956)
... (writer)
1955-1956
General Electric Theater
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- A Man with a Vengeance
(1956)
... (writer)
- Man with a Vengeance
(1955)
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1955-1956
The United States Steel Hour
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Noon on Doomsday
(1956)
... (writer)
- Incident in an Alley
(1955)
... (writer)
- The Rack
(1955)
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Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series) (writer - 4 episodes, 1953 - 1955) (written especially for Studio One by - 2 episodes, 1954 - 1956)
- The Arena
(1956)
... (written especially for Studio One by)
- The Man Who Caught the Ball at Coogan's Bluff
(1955)
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- U.F.O.
(1954)
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- The Strike
(1954)
... (written especially for Studio One by)
- Herman, Come by Bomber
(1954)
... (writer)
Climax!
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 1955) (adaptation - 1 episode, 1955)
- Portrait in Celluloid
(1955)
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- To Wake at Midnight
(1955)
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- The Champion
(1955)
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1955
Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Director
(1955)
... (writer)
1955
Appointment with Adventure
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Fateful Pilgrimage
(1955)
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The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series) (story and screenplay - 1 episode, 1955) (story & teleplay - 1 episode, 1954)
- Garrity's Sons
(1955)
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- The Summer Memory
(1954)
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Kraft Theatre
(TV Series) (writer - 5 episodes, 1953) (written by - 2 episodes, 1955)
- Patterns
(1955)
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- Patterns
(1955)
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- A Long Time Till Dawn
(1953)
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- The Blues for Joey Menotti
(1953)
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- Old Macdonald Had a Curve
(1953)
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1955
Playbill
(TV Series) (teleplay - 1 episode)
- Mr. Finchley Versus the Bomb
(1955)
... (teleplay)
1952-1955
Armstrong Circle Theatre
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Save Me from Treason
(1955)
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- The Sergeant
(1952)
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Danger
(TV Series) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1954) (writer - 1 episode, 1954)
- Knife in the Dark
(1954)
... (teleplay)
- One for the Angels
(1954)
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1953-1954
The Motorola Television Hour
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- The Muldoon Matter
(1954)
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- At Ease
(1953)
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1954
The Philip Morris Playhouse
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Walk in the Night
(1954)
... (writer)
1953
Medallion Theatre
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- They Call Them the Meek
(1953)
... (writer)
- Twenty-Four Men in a Plane
(1953)
... (writer)
- The Quiet Village
(1953)
... (writer)
1953
Campbell Summer Soundstage
(TV Series) (story - 1 episode)
- The Happy Headline
(1953)
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1952-1953
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series) (writer - 8 episodes)
- The Return of Socko Renard
(1953)
... (writer)
- A Time for Heroes
(1953)
... (writer)
- The Inn of Eagles
(1953)
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- The Hill
(1952)
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- The Face of Autumn
(1952)
... (writer)
1953
Suspense
(TV Series) (written for television by - 1 episode)
- Nightmare at Ground Zero
(1953)
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1952
The Doctor
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Those Who Wait
(1952)
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- No Gods to Serve
(1952)
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Stars Over Hollywood
(TV Series) (1 episode, 1950) (writer - 1 episode, 1950)
- Christmas for Sweeney
(1950)
- Grady Everett for the People
(1950)
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Producer (3 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (8 credits)
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Self (52 credits)
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Archive footage (11 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Book: "Rod Serling's Triple W--Witches, Warlocks, and Werewolves". See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Biographical Movies | 1 Print Biography | 1 Portrayal | 2 Interviews | 2 Articles | See more »Official Sites:
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John PhillipsHeight:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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