Rod Serling had some regrets about the “Twilight Zone” episode “Walking Distance,” in which a man accidentally time travels back to his childhood.
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Rod Serling Came To Regret This Classic Twilight Zone Episode
One of the most beloved episodes of "The Twilight Zone" was also one of its least terrifying. "Walking Distance," a season 1 episode about a man who unwittingly travels back in time and revisits his childhood, is widely praised for its melancholy, nostalgic themes. But Serling isn't blinded by nostalgia when it comes to the episode itself. He was always able to be critical of his past work, and "Walking Distance" was no exception.