First Half: On Christmas of 1924, writer and narrator of The Twilight Zone, Rod Serling, was born in Syracuse, New York. Producer and director Mark Scott Zicree will discuss Serling's life and his role in establishing television standards, often clashing with TV executives and sponsors over a wide range of issues. Zicree will talk about the many episodes of the Twilight Zone that Rod wrote and narrated, and listeners in the second hour can call in and discuss their favorite episodes of this iconic program.
Second Half: Author and lover of the strange, Varla Ventura, will bring us her research on the ghosts, witches, and monsters of winter, along with the magic and lore behind some beloved holiday traditions, such as kissing under the mistletoe and listening for Santa's reindeer.