The X-Files

: See also The X-Files (books) and The X Files Movie

Influence

Chris Carter listed Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, and ' as his major influences for the show. Actor Darren McGavin who played Carl Kolchak in Kolchak: The Night Stalker appeared in two episodes of The X-Files as Agent Arthur Dales, a character who is described as the "father of the X-Files."

Related Topics:
Alfred Hitchcock Presents - The Twilight Zone - Night Gallery - Darren McGavin

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The X-Files inspired numerous other TV series, including Strange World, Burning Zone, Special Unit 2, Mysterious Ways, Carnivàle, Dark Skies, and The 4400, none of which enjoyed the same popularity or following that The X-Files achieved.

Related Topics:
Mysterious Ways - Carnivàle - Dark Skies - The 4400

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Fox also screened a companion series based upon The X-Files entitled Millennium, also produced by Chris Carter. The storylines of Millennium and The X-Files occasionally crossed over, with Scully and Mulder making cameo appearances - albeit on an overhead television - in at least one episode of Millennium. Frank Black, the protagonist of Millennium, eventually appeared in The X-Files to tie up loose ends after Millennium was abruptly cancelled.

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