The Twilight Zone - Season 1 (1959)

... In the "Zone"...

I've very little to add to any of the previous reviews. I just wanted to put it out there that anyone that may have been holding off buying any TZ DVD collection can stop waiting. Nevermind the superb A/V transfers from the masters, the bonus features are above and beyond anything any fan could hope to find. Commentaries from a who's who of the great actors that have graced the show, the fantastic music scores, the Rod Serling goodies,... they all make this set far and away the best DVD set to date, not only of the "Zone", but of almost any television show box set I've ever seen. Don't hesitate to get this set, you'll be glad you did! May 14, 2008

CLASSIC AMERICAN TELEVISION

I have been a fan of Rod Serling's THE TWILIGHT ZONE longer than I can remember and the show's first season is one of my main reasons. My favorite episode of all is 'WALKING DISTANCE' because it is evocative of everything great about this classic series; it has great writing, exceptional acting, definative directing and a wonderful atmosphere.

If there was ever a reason to watch The Twilight Zone, the first season is ceratinly it. May 13, 2008

Perfect Present

My 13 year old son is an avid Twilight Zone viewer so we ordered this set for his 14th birthday. What a value for the price. The shows are just as I remembered them and he was thrilled. We will definately order another series. It was a great purchase and transaction! April 21, 2008

A Sci-Fi Classic, A Must-Have, Now Sharper than Ever!

Save yourself from the crummy broadcast versions of the Twilight Zone that stations like to air at the holidays. The Definitive Edition seasons of the Twilight Zone are beautiful and crisp, and they belong in any serious sci-fi fan's collection. Though at times they can be a bit corny, they are part of American culture, and I highly recommend these shows, in the Definitive Edition. If you are a Twilight Zone fan, you might as well buy The Complete Definitive Collection and save yourself shipping costs. January 4, 2008

Rod Serling's Social Intellect Is So Endearing

When purchasing a DVD on any of the "Twilight Zone" episodes, I think it is safe to say that in the majority of cases the buyer knows those stories by heart. The main concern is one of quality. How does the picture measure up? In this case I have never seen better transfers. The images are excellent. They are sharp, clear and maintain consistent contrast.
Rod Serling was a man of great literary and social intellect, somewhat ignored because of the genre he worked within and was famous for. "The Twilight Zone" frequently bordered on the edges of science fiction if not immersed in it. Society's values being what they are, science fiction has never been thoroughly embraced by conventional thought as a legitimate literary or cinematic art form. That is society's loss and Serling's heartbreak. However, "The Twilight Zone" still endures.
I still enjoy hearing Bernard Herrmann's opening theme. It brings back many memories. I love "Walking Distance" with Serling's prose, Herrmann's score and Gig Young's endearing performance. It gives me a feeling I can't describe. My heart goes out to "Walking Distance" like no other episode. It's part of my life. November 28, 2007

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