The Twilight Zone Has a Major Game of Thrones Connection
In 1948, Martin had already established himself as a successful author with multiple published short stories and two well-received novels under his belt when he joined ‘The Twilight Zone’. However, the release of his third novel, ‘The Armageddon Rag’, marked a turning point in his career. The book didn’t perform well financially, leading publishers to be wary about publishing more of Martin’s work. He feared that this might even bring an end to his writing journey. Fortunately, the only hope for ‘The Armageddon Rag’ to make money was through film producer Philip DeGuere Jr., who aimed to transform it into a movie.