It's a Good Life

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/It%27s_a_Good_Life

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Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instance_of	gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:bfsLayer	4
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone:_The_Movie gptkb:Johnny
gptkbp:adaptation	gptkb:musical gptkb:graphic_novel Stage adaptations.
gptkbp:adapted_into	gptkb:comic_book gptkb:video_game gptkb:novel Stage productions Graphic novels Graphic novels.
gptkbp:air_date	November 3, 1961
gptkbp:aired_on	gptkb:CBS
gptkbp:awards	nominated for Hugo Award
gptkbp:based_on	short story by Jerome Bixby
gptkbp:character	gptkb:Anthony_Fremont gptkb:Dan_Hollis the townspeople Mr. Fremont Mrs. Fremont
gptkbp:creator	gptkb:Rod_Serling
gptkbp:cultural_impact	considered a classic Referenced in various media Referenced in various media. considered a classic episode
gptkbp:cultural_significance	Reflects societal fears of the 1960s.
gptkbp:depicts	a boy with god-like powers A boy with god-like powers
gptkbp:directed_by	James Sheldon
gptkbp:examines	Film studies literature
gptkbp:explores	themes of fear and control The consequences of absolute power. The consequences of absolute power
gptkbp:famous_for	the character Anthony Fremont
gptkbp:fan_base	Cult following. Cult following among science fiction fans
gptkbp:features	gptkb:Cloris_Leachman gptkb:Billy_Mumy gptkb:Don_Keefer
gptkbp:features_character	gptkb:The_Mayor gptkb:Anthony_Fremont gptkb:Dan_Hollis Mr. Fremont Mrs. Fremont
gptkbp:first_aired	November 3, 1961
gptkbp:followed_by	gptkb:The_Hunt
gptkbp:genre	gptkb:Author
gptkbp:has_awards	gptkb:Hugo_Award_for_Best_Dramatic_Presentation Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
gptkbp:has_cameo	In other Twilight Zone episodes.
gptkbp:has_influence_on	gptkb:film Modern horror films Modern horror films. Writers and creators in the genre.
gptkbp:has_merchandise	Action figures and collectibles. Action figures and collectibles
gptkbp:has_sequel	The Twilight Zone: The Movie.
gptkbp:has_song	Original score by Bernard Herrmann.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	It's a Good Life
gptkbp:includes	gptkb:TV_Guide's_100_Greatest_Episodes_of_All_Time Anthologies of science fiction stories Top episode lists of The Twilight Zone. Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest TV Episodes of All Time Top 100 episodes lists
gptkbp:influenced	gptkb:television_series gptkb:The_X-Files gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone:_The_Movie various works of fiction subsequent media The concept of a 'wish-granting' child. Various works in popular culture. Subsequent works in horror and fantasy
gptkbp:inspiration	short story by Jerome Bixby
gptkbp:inspired	The Simpsons episode ' Treehouse of Horror V'. parodies and references in popular culture
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in	Critical essays on television history
gptkbp:is_available_in	Anthologies of classic television.
gptkbp:is_available_on	gptkb:DJ gptkb:film streaming services Streaming platforms DVD and streaming platforms. DVD and Blu-ray collections of The Twilight Zone
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in	gptkb:Fan_conventions
gptkbp:is_cited_in	Discussions about morality in media. Academic papers on television narrative. Literary analyses of The Twilight Zone
gptkbp:is_considered	A classic example of speculative fiction. A pivotal episode in anthology television. One of the best episodes of The Twilight Zone. a defining episode of The Twilight Zone A classic episode of The Twilight Zone A defining moment in anthology television
gptkbp:is_critical_for	Scholarly articles discussing its themes.
gptkbp:is_discussed_in	Podcasts about classic television. Podcasts about classic television
gptkbp:is_featured_in	gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone:_19_Original_Stories_on_the_50th_Anniversary gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone:_The_Complete_History gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone:_The_Complete_Series gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone_Companion The Twilight Zone Encyclopedia Documentaries about The Twilight Zone. The Twilight Zone: 1985 series. Documentaries about The Twilight Zone
gptkbp:is_noted_for	Its psychological horror elements
gptkbp:is_part_of	gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone_franchise Television history. The Twilight Zone franchise. The Twilight Zone anthology series Cultural discussions on power dynamics
gptkbp:is_recognized_by	gptkb:The_Television_Academy The Television Academy.
gptkbp:is_referenced_in	gptkb:television_series gptkb:Family_Guy gptkb:Video_games Popular memes. Books and articles about television history.
gptkbp:is_studied_in	Film and television courses. Film and television courses
gptkbp:legacy	influenced writers and filmmakers Influenced horror and fantasy genres. Continues to be relevant in discussions of power dynamics. Influenced later horror television shows
gptkbp:notable_for	psychological horror its character development its iconic status its moral ambiguity its memorable quotes its unique storytelling style its psychological depth its social commentary its unsettling atmosphere Exploring themes of power and fear. Its chilling atmosphere. Its moral and ethical dilemmas The character Anthony Fremont
gptkbp:notable_quote	" It's a good life, if you don't weaken."
gptkbp:number_of_episodes	gptkb:16
gptkbp:original_network	gptkb:CBS
gptkbp:par	gptkb:television_series gptkb:Family_Guy gptkb:Robot_Chicken gptkb:The_Fairly_Odd_Parents Various comedy shows
gptkbp:parody	In various comedy shows.
gptkbp:part_of	gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone
gptkbp:premise	A boy with god-like powers controls the lives of the townspeople.
gptkbp:rating	100% on Rotten Tomatoes 8.2/10 on IM Db
gptkbp:received	Critical acclaim.
gptkbp:remake	gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone_(2002) gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone_(1985) gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone:_The_Movie gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone_(2019) In the 1983 film adaptation of The Twilight Zone.
gptkbp:runtime	25 minutes
gptkbp:series	gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone
gptkbp:set_in	gptkb:Peaksville,_Ohio
gptkbp:setting	gptkb:Peaksville,_Ohio a small town in Ohio Small town in Ohio
gptkbp:theme	childhood innocence fear of the unknown the dangers of absolute power Childhood and power Childhood power
gptkbp:themes	Isolation and fear Isolation and control.
gptkbp:written_by	gptkb:Rod_Serling