Analysis Of The Movie Rodman Sterling - 886 Words

Rodman Sterling is considered one of the best television writers in American history. Starting from a small city town within Syracuse, New York, the experiences of war and the injustices within the workplace developed Rod’s concern for the state of society. He went forward to get a degree in English literature and drama. As his talent for writing developed, he received several Emmy awards and became one of the best things to happen to television (PBS). Sterling’s playwright ability enabled him to bring quality entertainment to Americans in a media infected with mediocrity. Knowing Sterling’s motivation to use the Twilight Zone as a social commentary enables a more in-depth understanding of his use of ingenuity to sneak in controversial themes into a fantastical world. Sterling’s influence helped writers in television to fight for a place where they could flourish in their creativity. Since its invention, television had been trying to find its home somewhe re between the current modes of entertainment, that of radio and movies. Company sponsors, having the power of monetary backing, were the main dictators of what made it to the screen. Writers, on the other hand, had to somehow find a way to be able to creatively express their works in a way that would not end in censorship from the sponsors looming above them. The result was a level of mediocrity that the companies desired, using TV as a mode of advertisement while providing just enough entertainment for the viewers to