'Analyzing The Twilight Zone: Eye of the Beholder (S2, E6)' Webinar

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What happens when society’s obsession with conformity turns beauty into something to be feared? In The Twilight Zone’s “Eye of the Beholder,” a woman desperate to look like everyone else undergoes a final procedure that could determine whether she has a place in society. What does this haunting tale of identity, perception, and acceptance reveal about the pressures of conformity — and who gets to decide what is considered “normal”? Step into the shadows as we unravel one of the series’ most haunting and unforgettable episodes.

Join New York Adventure Club for a retrospective and analysis of The Twilight Zone’s Season 2 episode “Eye of the Beholder” (1960), a landmark story written by Rod Serling that uses suspenseful direction and visual misdirection to challenge conventional ideas of beauty, conformity, and acceptance.

Led by esteemed Twilight Zone scholar and author Arlen Schumer, this in-depth episode critique of the TV series he considers "The Father of American Popular Culture" will include:

• An in-depth analysis of “Eye of the Beholder” — how its theme, tone, and structure make it one of the most distinctive entries among all 156 episodes of The Twilight Zone
• A look at Rod Serling’s storytelling craft — how his dialogue and moral vision shaped both this episode and the legacy of the series as a whole
• Why director Douglas Heyes cast two actresses as Janet Tyler and how that creative decision amplified the episode’s emotional impact
• An exploration of the episode’s innovative design and direction — how lighting, camerawork, and editing built suspense while concealing its iconic visual reveal
• A discussion of William Tuttle’s makeup artistry and the creation and symbolic meaning of the episode’s unforgettable faces
• The cultural legacy of “Eye of the Beholder” — how its themes and imagery have influenced film, television, and visual culture for decades

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Arlen — any and all questions about The Twilight Zone are welcomed and encouraged!
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About Arlen
Arlen Schumer, MFA is an esteemed Twilight Zone scholar; and an author/designer of the only coffee table art book about the series, Visions from The Twilight Zone, as well as a new book of essays on the series’ most classic episodes, The Five Themes of The Twilight Zone.
https://arlenschumer.com

Testimonials From Past Analyzing The Twilight Zone Webinars
"The speaker is wonderful and his insights are fantastic. Liked the isolation theme.... so relevant to now." -Sheryl
"Timely topic. Arlen linked TZ series episodes to events/art/people in the past and had interesting connections to later series and films (and, the past influences on the episodes as well)." -Brent
"I loved all the rich visuals and Arlen's obvious passion for the material. Very informative." -Emily
"Great synthesis of today's events and the messages of the TZ from almost 60 years ago, tied into art and culture of the time. Excellent thesis." -Ron
"The presenter spoke very clearly. Great summaries of the episodes before he showed excerpts. Great interaction through the chat while videos played. Amazing curation of relevant episodes." -Rosalie
"Arlen was an excellent presenter. Very enthusiastic and knowledgable!" -Michael
"As always, Arlen's knowledge and insight. How he seamlessly connected the Twilight Zone episodes highlighted with the themes of loneliness, monotony, isolation, paranoia, fear, which on some level we're feeling or have felt at some point during this quarantine." -Hope
"The examples and videos were really well thought out. Excellent presentation style. His passion for the topic was very evident and contagious." -Len
"Really interesting subject and presented in a very organized way...I thought it was well done and the presenter was excellent" -Janice
"Well organized and very interesting!!" -Eileen
"Topic was interesting, presenter clearly put a lot of time into preparing it" -MK
"Lots of detailed content; interesting connections between episodes; interesting perspective to compare with current lockdown situation" -Alan
"Describing episodes in context of the times. Clarity around Serling being prescient." -Maureen
"EVERYTHING! The hos/presenter Arlen was fantastic--so knowledgeable nd engaging. There was also goo interaction among the attendees, within the chat feature. So glad I caught it! First time particpating." -Althea
"Enthusiasm from host, well thought out content and choice of clips." -Michael
"The speaker’s enthusiasm and love of the subject matter was evident from the start and continued throughout. Well done!" -Samantha
"The presenter was well prepared and very informative. It's clear he liked what he was doing. Looking forward to more in the future" -Jonathan
"Arlen Schumer's vast knowledge and presentation skills to help make a great overview of the subject matter." -Charles
"The presenter had a deep depth of knowledge about TZ and was clearly well versed in the subject matter (and enthusiastic about it)." -Guest
"Presenter's impressive knowledge & insights about pop culture & media history." -Steven
"Excellent graphics quality and knowledgeable presenter" -F
"Fabulous deconstruction of a favorite Twilight Zone episode, lots of clips, aspects of the story I never considered, amazing webinar" -Susan
"Arlen Schumer is the best for The Twilight Zone and Batman !" -Joe
"One of the best webinars I have taken - I thought I knew this episode of Twilight Zone well, but Arlen opened my eyes to so many more things I never thought of. Lots of clips too. Arlen's webinars are wonderful, I can't wait for the next one" -Susan N.
The presenter was very good and the content excellent." -Stuart
"Arlen was incredible. His insights and passion made the content come alive!" -Steven
"I knew the presenter and the material but there were still some facts and outtlooks that were a nice surprise" -George
"It increased my knowledge and enjoyment of the episode." -Stu
"Spectacular retrospective and analysis of a Twilight Zone episode- I already knew the episode but I learned so much more in Arlen's analysis than I ever imagined- absolutely fabulous. Arlen's Twilight Zone webinars are sensational~! Going through scene by scene, seeing the whole episode and having the analysis and behind the scenes info is incredible. I want MORE! Arlen in the best." -Sue
"The whole experience and learning new things that I heard for the first time. It was great. No technical issues. Can't wait for next month's." -G
"Wonderful dive into an episode of GTZ that I always loved new insights I never thought about. I love Arlen's webinars and Twilight Zone- I have a new appreciation of the series and look forward to more webinars." -S
"A great deep dive into the episode as always I learn something new." -George
"These TZ webinars are fantastic, a deep dive into the finest TV series ever and Arlen makes them even more relevant today" -Susan

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This event is an educational presentation organized by New York Adventure Club and is not affiliated with Rod Serling, his estate, CBS Studios, Paramount Global, or any other associated entities, institutions, or rights holders. Our event is a fan-inspired experience that celebrates the legacy, artistry, and cultural impact of The Twilight Zone. Any references to The Twilight Zone, its episodes, characters, images, or related materials are made solely for educational and commentary purposes, and no official endorsement or sponsorship is implied. The Twilight Zone and all related trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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