TREK vs TWILITE ZONE

[RobertScorpio]

Which one of these two shows is, do you think, more respected by 'Americana'? This is a STAR TREK site, so I would expect a Star Trek win here. But I was watching some of my Twilite Zone episodes this past weekend, and I really liked this show alot and I still do.

If I were stranded on an uncharted island, and could only chose between ZONE or TREK I would go with TREK, and no doubt most of you TREKNATION folks would too. But what about American/the world in general?

Rob

 

[Sector 7]

IMHO, these two shows are more alike than most would admit. Most of TOS major characters had appearances on Twilight Zone or Outer Limits. Both were morality plays on television.
Obviously, I like all 3 series. But Star Trek holds up better in multiple tellings. After awhile I get tired of TZ or OL because the surprise endings aren't surprises by now.

 

[Admiral Buzzkill]

"Twilight Zone" (not "Twilite") is the better and more respected.

 

[Michael]

"Twilight Zone" (not "Twilite") is the better and more respected.

I'm European, but yes, I think "The Twilight Zone" is more respected.

Actually it's a shame that it is so unknown in Europe. It may be the most intelligent and constantly good series ever.

 

[Kegek]

"Twilight Zone" (not "Twilite") is the better and more respected.

I'm European, but yes, I think "The Twilight Zone" is more respected.

Actually it's a shame that it is so unknown in Europe.

It is? That's news to me. Most people I know who are interested in sci-fi have at least heard of the Twilight Zone. It's a very respected show. Granted, it's not as well known in the mainstream as Star Trek; but how much really is?

 

[Michael]

"Twilight Zone" (not "Twilite") is the better and more respected.

I'm European, but yes, I think "The Twilight Zone" is more respected.

Actually it's a shame that it is so unknown in Europe.

It is? That's news to me. Most people I know who are interested in sci-fi have at least heard of the Twilight Zone. It's a very respected show.

Yeah, I think that might be true for the UK. But not here in Germany. Practically no-one knows of it here. I don't know about the other European countries though. Also, you are talking about sci-fi aficionados who, I would think, have a hightened interest in the roots of televised sci-fi. I thought the question was about the general public.

 

[Kegek]

Also, you are talking about sci-fi aficionados who, I would think, have a hightened interest in the roots of televised sci-fi.

Well, by interested in sci-fi I generally meant people who would actually sit down and watch a sci-fi movie that isn't just lots of explosions; not necessarily people who are very sci-fi literate or devoted fans or anything of the sort. But it's true that once you get beyond this probably not large demographic (my perceptions doubtless being skewered based on who I spend my time with); this show has a low profile.