Original release on CBS/ABC: October 4, 1957 – June 20, 1963.
The show has attained an iconic status in the United States, with the Cleavers exemplifying the idealized suburban family of the mid-20th century.
Gerald Patrick "Jerry" Mathers turned 68 in June.
Tony Lee Dow turned 71 in April.
CAMILLE BOHANNON
Original ABC-TV release: October 3, 1955 – 1959.
Chubby Checker (born Ernest Evans in Spring Gully, South Carolina)
Recording artist Chubby Checker dominated the 1960s music scene with the
dance song "The Twist." and also made the "Limbo Rock" song and dance
style popular. In September 2008 "The Twist" topped Billboard’s list of the
most popular singles to have appeared in the Hot 100 since its debut in 1958.
Dick Clark and Chubby Checker on American Bandstand.
Original run on CBS-TV: October 2, 1959 – June 19, 1964.
In 2013, the Writers Guild of America ranked The Twilight Zone as the third
best-written TV series ever and TV Guide ranked it as the fifth greatest show
of all time.
Rodman Edward "Rod" Serling (December 25, 1924 – June 28, 1975)
TIM MAGUIRE
Original run on NBC with Ed McMahon (left) and Johnny Carson
October 1, 1962 – May 22, 1992.
John William "Johnny" Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005)
