I guess i could list these out all in one post. :
Dragnet is another i watched when i was kid.
Update, November 2026
Classic TV like The Twilight Zone and Dragnet is still worth studying. The Twilight Zone told complete, surprising stories in under 30 minutes, often on a single set, which is a great model for short films.
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Dragnet is another i watched when i was kid.
Update, November 2026
Classic TV like The Twilight Zone and Dragnet is still worth studying. The Twilight Zone told complete, surprising stories in under 30 minutes, often on a single set, which is a great model for short films.
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