GITS reader David A sent me a link to an amazing set of videos, a sit-down conversation with TV and screenwriter Rod Serling. Most well-known for the long-running TV anthology series “The Twilight Zone” (148 episodes, 1959-1964), has over 70 writing credits including the screenplays for movies such as Seven Days in May and the original Planet of the Apes.

This week and next, we’ll feature Serling’s thoughts on writing each day with short (1-2 minute) interview excerpts. Today Serling ruminates on the question: Where do ideas come from?

“That’s the easiest thing on Earth, to come up with an idea. The second thing is hardest thing on Earth — to put it down (i.e., write it).”

Thanks to David for finding these videos.

[Originally posted February 8, 2010]