Twilight Episode 1 -

The episode was a "proof of concept" that convinced CBS that a high-concept science fiction anthology could succeed.

The first episode of the iconic anthology series The Twilight Zone , titled , premiered on October 2, 1959. Written by creator Rod Serling , the episode set the tone for the series with its blend of psychological suspense and a twist ending. The Plot Twilight Episode 1

Though the town is empty, Mike finds signs of very recent life: a lit cigar, a simmering pot of coffee, and a jukebox that suddenly begins to play. The episode was a "proof of concept" that

As Mike’s isolation turns into panic, he begins to crack under the pressure of being the last person on Earth. The Plot Though the town is empty, Mike

Much of the episode was filmed on the Universal Studios backlot, using the famous Courthouse Square set later seen in Back to the Future .

An earlier, unaired pilot titled "The Happy Place" was considered too dark and was scrapped in favor of "Where Is Everybody?".

"There is a sixth dimension beyond that which is known to man... It is the middle ground between light and shadow—between man's grasp and his reach... This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area that might be called the ." Closing Narration