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The Dead Zone

Stephen King

After four and a half years in a coma, Johnny Smith awakens with a knowledge of the death zone and an ability to see the future, a horrible power that he does not want and cannot escape

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Freakonomics Radio

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Freakonomics Radio

It was mentioned in a Quiz Bowl question as a novel in which a psychic is a character, alongside other mentions of psychics in various mediums.

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Marvel Comics fans will know that Jean Grey is one. There's also one in Stephen King's novel The Dead Zone, possibly based on the real life Peter Herkos.

— Episode: 35. Live From St. Paul!

Episode: 35. Live From St. Paul!

It was mentioned in a Quiz Bowl question as a novel in which a psychic is a character, alongside other mentions of psychics in various mediums.

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Marvel Comics fans will know that Jean Grey is one. There's also one in Stephen King's novel The Dead Zone, possibly based on the real life Peter Herkos.

The Rewatchables

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The Rewatchables

The hosts referenced the book as a classic Stephen King adaptation, noting its performances and legacy while comparing it to other King titles. They listed it among several King novels they enjoyed, mentioning its influence on pop culture moments like a SNL sketch. Overall, the discussion treated the title as a notable but not heavily emphasized entry in King’s bibliography.

Episode: ‘Misery’ With Bill Simmons and Brian Koppelman

The hosts repeatedly referenced The Dead Zone as a classic King adaptation and discussed its performances and legacy.

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And you go through his list, like Carrie, The Dead Zone, Misery, like just over and over again.

Firestarter, which has the weirdest George C. Scott performance ever. I think, I actually think he might be either dead or so drunk that he can't, I don't, just don't know what's going on with that movie. And The Dead Zone, The Dead Zone is, it's fine, but he... the trivial psychic Christopher Walken thing pushed that to another level on SNL.

The Dead Zone, The Dead Zone is, it's fine, but I think the trivial psychic Christopher Walken thing pushed that to another level on SNL.

Episode: ‘Stand By Me’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

The novel was listed among other Stephen King titles the hosts liked.

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I like Christine. I like Cujo. I like Maximum Overdrive. I like The Dead Zone.

Monday Morning Podcast

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Monday Morning Podcast

Bill Burr compared Donald Trump to Martin Sheen's character in the Stephen King book 'The Dead Zone' due to their perceived similarities.

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If Trump wasn't such a fucking dope... I actually think he would be the lesser of two evils But I have to be honest with you There's no way to listen to Donald Trump and not think about Martin Sheen i...

— Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 7-4-16

Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 7-4-16

Bill Burr compared Donald Trump to Martin Sheen's character in the Stephen King book 'The Dead Zone' due to their perceived similarities.

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If Trump wasn't such a fucking dope... I actually think he would be the lesser of two evils But I have to be honest with you There's no way to listen to Donald Trump and not think about Martin Sheen in the dead zone

Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 9-26-16

It was mentioned as a book by Stephen King, in a discussion about whether it would become a classic one day.

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maybe the dead zone will be right up there with Who's the guys fuck Christmas addicts set the guy who started the Revolutionary War was he the first guy who was killed Or did he write Scrooge?

Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 7-4-16

Bill Burr compared Donald Trump to Martin Sheen's character in the book 'The Dead Zone' due to his perceived lack of intelligence and questionable leadership qualities.

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If Trump wasn't such a fucking dope... I actually think he would be the lesser of two evils But I have to be honest with you There's no way to listen to Donald Trump and not think about Martin Sheen in the dead zone

Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 9-26-16

It was mentioned in a discussion about Stephen King's potential to be considered a classic author someday, referencing a specific novel.

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maybe the dead zone will be right up there with...

Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 7-4-16

Bill Burr compared Donald Trump's personality to Martin Sheen's character in the book adaptation of 'The Dead Zone'.

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If Trump wasn't such a fucking dope... I actually think he would be the lesser of two evils But I have to be honest with you There's no way to listen to Donald Trump and not think about Martin Sheen in the dead zone

Prof G Markets

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Prof G Markets

Ed said it was his favorite writer's work and praised King's beautiful writing and emotional depth.

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And another book I read was, and it's probably my favorite, my favorite writer is Stephen King's The Dead Zone. I just think that's a beautiful book. I just love the way Stephen King writes.

— Episode: Ask Me Anything — Figma, Dirty Jokes, Ru...

Episode: Ask Me Anything — Figma, Dirty Jokes, Running for...

Ed said it was his favorite writer's work and praised King's beautiful writing and emotional depth.

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And another book I read was, and it's probably my favorite, my favorite writer is Stephen King's The Dead Zone. I just think that's a beautiful book. I just love the way Stephen King writes.

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