As a decade known for inoffensive sitcoms drew to a close, CBS took a chance on a daring script by writer Rod Serling. On today's Sci-Fi 5, the uphill battle Serling faced to tell the story of The Time Element to America's TV audience.

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Written by Matthew Comegys

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry