Rodman (Rod) Edward Serling
(December 25, 1924 – June 28, 1975)
Serling was a screenwriter, playwright, television producer,
and narrator/on-screen host.
The first series, shot entirely in black-and-white, ran on CBS
for five seasons from 1959 to 1964.
TV Guide ranked the original TV series #5 in their 2013 list
of the 60 greatest shows of all time and #4 in their list of
the 60 greatest dramas.
The 1960s pop duo Paul & Paula, who had a hit
with “Hey Paula.”
Ray Hildebrand was an American singer that performed
in the 60’s group ‘Paul and Paula’. It has been reported
that Hildebrand passed away at his home in Kansas City,
Missouri last Friday. No cause of death was revealed.
“WILL PORTLAND, OREGON EVER BE THE SAME”?
"Nick of Time" is episode 43 of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone. It originally aired on November 18, 1960 on CBS and starred William Shatner.
The Geneva Convention of 1864 for the Amelioration of the
Condition of the Wounded and Sick of Armies in the Field
was adopted by 12 nations meeting in Geneva.
The agreement, advocated by Swiss humanitarian Jean-Henri
Dunant, called for nonpartisan care to the sick and wounded
in times of war and provided for the neutrality of medical
personnel. It also proposed the use of an international emblem
to mark medical personnel and supplies.
In honor of Dunant’s nationality, a red cross on a white
background—the Swiss flag in reverse—was chosen. The
organization became known as the International Committee
of the Red Cross. In 1901, Dunant was awarded the first
Nobel Peace Prize.
Henry Dunant (born Jean-Henri Dunant)
(8 May 1828 – 30 October 1910)
