The banned episode of "The Twilight Zone" is titled "The Encounter." It aired in 1964 and features a World War II veteran and a Japanese soldier who confront each other in a tense dialogue. The episode was controversial for its themes of racism and the portrayal of Japanese Americans. It was pulled from syndication due to its sensitive subject matter, particularly in the context of post-war America and the ongoing societal issues related to race and identity. As a result, it remains one of the series' most discussed episodes.

Vic Morrow tragically passed away during the filming of the segment "Time Out" for the 1983 movie "Twilight Zone: The Movie." He was killed in an accident involving a helicopter when it crashed on set due to a special effects explosion. Morrow was filming a scene in which he was carrying two child actors, Myca Dinh Le and Renee Shin-Yi Chen, who also lost their lives in the incident. The accident raised significant concerns about safety protocols in the film industry.

Yes, Robert Redford appeared in an episode of "The Twilight Zone." He starred in the episode titled "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," which is part of the 1983 film adaptation of the series, rather than the original television show. In this segment, Redford plays a man who experiences a terrifying encounter with a creature on the wing of an airplane. This episode is a remake of the classic 1963 original featuring William Shatner.

"The Twilight Zone" movie, released in 1983, is an anthology film that features four segments, each inspired by the iconic television series created by Rod Serling. The stories explore themes of morality, fear, and the supernatural. Notable segments include a reimagining of "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," where a man sees a creature on the wing of a plane, and "It's a Good Life," about a boy with god-like powers. The film combines suspense, horror, and dark humor, paying homage to the original series while delivering thrilling twists.