So the next time you're watching an episode of "The Twilight Zone" and see Serling pop into the frame (often in fun or creative ways) to deliver his address to the camera, remember that deep down, my man was absolutely freaking out.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1436356/the-twilight-zone-rod-serling-narration-struggles/

The audacity of that approach is something Chase seems to have picked up from Serling as well.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1477915/the-sopranos-the-twilight-zone-influence/