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Which issue did Rod Serling notably clash with television executives about?

  • Censorship

  • Costs

  • Choice of actors

  • Show times

Answer

Censorship posed a significant challenge for Rod Serling throughout his career, particularly during the production of his renowned television series, "The Twilight Zone." Serling frequently clashed with network executives over their insistence on self-censorship to appease sponsors and avoid controversial topics. He believed that this practice undermined the show's potential for thought-provoking storytelling and social commentary.
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