Season 4 Episode 18: The Bard The Twilight Zone Radio Drama
Twilight Zone Radio Drama by Rod Serling
Episode notes
Julius Moomer is an untalented, struggling television screenwriter desperate for a hit. When he turns to black magic to do research on a script about witchcraft, he accidentally conjures the spirit of William Shakespeare himself. Moomer hires the legendary playwright as his ghostwriter, resulting in a masterpiece episode—until modern television executives, advertisers, and ego-driven actors step in to rewrite and ruin the Bard's work, driving Shakespeare to a furious breakdown.
You are about to enter a dimension not only of sight and sound, but of pure nostalgia. I am Figment—a traveler through the airwaves and a devoted fan of these uncanny tales. Make no mistake: there are no fees here, no profits made, and no hidden agendas. This is simply my own personal archive, unlocked for anyone who wishes to step through the door and listen along. ...