May 11 - National Twilight Zone Day

"You are about to enter another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!" 

  

Doo-doo-doo-doo! Doo-doo-doo-doo! 

  

Always observed on May 11, National Twilight Zone Day features mysterious twists and turns highlighted with eerie background music and unexplainable occurrences. 

The American black and white anthology television series The Twilight Zone (marketed as Twilight Zone for its final two seasons) premiered on CBS on October 1, 1959. 

The episodes were wildly popular, stretched the imagination, and captivated viewers. The show was created, written and narrated by American screenwriter, playwright, television producer and narrator Rod Serling. 

Later on, he created the show’s spin-off, this being NBC's American anthology television series Night Gallery (1970–1973). 

Each episode of The Twilight Zone presented unique stories that led the viewer on a journey into an unknown situation. The characters often revealed their backstories through intense exchanges.  

Settings ranged from the wild west to penthouse suites. And yet each story took place in the fifth dimension, in The Twilight Zone. 

According to the June 22, 1997 list for TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All-Time, To Serve Man (S03E24) ranked in at #11. Also, It's a Good Life (S03E08) ranked in at #31.  

On June 17, 2009, the revised list of TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All-Time list included only one episode from The Twilight Zone on their list. This was Time Enough At Last (S01E08). It ranked in at #11. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Celebrate the day by watching episodes or hosting a party.

• • Make fifth dimension pinwheels 

• • Offer fortune cookies 

• • A valentine steak 

• • Stir up a nutty mix of fear and superstition 

• • Mix up some beverages – use light and shadow, love potions, 

• • While snacking, play some trivia as well 

• • Guests can also dress up as characters from their favorite episodes. 

Use #NationalTwilightZoneDay to post on social media. 

  

HISTORY 

  

National Day Calendar® continues to research the founder of this day. However, they seem to have slipped into The Twilight Zone. 

  

What's your favorite episode of The Twilight Zone? 

  

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