Part Four: The Second Season 1960-1961 Summary and Analysis

As the second season of "The Twilight Zone" prepared for its debut, it was clear that the show had found a loyal audience. Not only was the audience enthralled by the concepts presented by Serling, but they were also happy to shell out their hard earned money on "Twilight Zone" related products. These items included things like a comic book, a record album, a board game, and "More Stories From the Twilight Zone," a book written by Serling that went into its second printing a mere two weeks after its initial release. Some fans even invented products and began to name establishments after the new series.

A major bonus for the producers of the show was that major stars were eager to appear in one of Serling's bizarre tales. Previously, a...