The Outer Limits (1963–1965)

Anthology type science fiction program with a different cast each week. Tending toward the hard science, space travel, time travel, and human evolution it tries to examine in each show some... See full summary »

Stars:

Robert Culp, Robert Duvall, John Hoyt

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Robert Culp	...	Allen Leighton (3 episodes, 1963-1964)
Robert Duvall	...	Adam Ballard (3 episodes, 1964)
John Hoyt	...	'Bifrost' Alien (3 episodes, 1964)
Ivan Dixon	...	Sgt. James Conover (3 episodes, 1963-1964)
Edward Platt	...	David Hunt (3 episodes, 1963-1964)
Ben Wright	...	Elder of Luminos (3 episodes, 1963-1964)
Robert Fortier	...	Bert Hamill (3 episodes, 1964)
Ted de Corsia	...	Randolph E. Branch (3 episodes, 1963-1964)
Jason Wingreen	...	Dr. Leland - coroner (3 episodes, 1963-1964)
Willard Sage	...	Chief of Staff (3 episodes, 1963-1964)
Philip Abbott	...	Lincoln Russell (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Martin Landau	...	Andro (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Henry Silva	...	Chino Rivera (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
George Macready	...	Dr. Marshall (2 episodes, 1964)
Scott Marlowe	...	Andre (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Jacqueline Scott	...	Carol Maxwell (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
James Shigeta	...	AIO Capt. Newa (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Kent Smith	...	Aabel (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Don Gordon	...	Dave Crowell (2 episodes, 1964)
Donald Harron	...	Art Harris (2 episodes, 1964)
Rudy Solari	...	Captain Jack Buckley (2 episodes, 1964)
David McCallum	...	Gwyllim Griffiths (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Geraldine Brooks	...	Ann Barton (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Gail Kobe	...	Janet Doweling (2 episodes, 1964)
Tim O'Connor	...	Major Clint Anderson (2 episodes, 1964)
Peter Mark Richman	...	Jefferson Rome (2 episodes, 1963-1965)
Walter Burke	...	Dr. Frederick Riner (2 episodes, 1964)
Nellie Burt	...	Ethel Latimer (2 episodes, 1964)
Douglas Henderson	...	Detective Lt. Runyan (2 episodes, 1964)
Steve Ihnat	...	Lt. Philip Minns (2 episodes, 1964)
Vaughn Taylor	...	Dean Flint (2 episodes, 1964)
Curt Conway	...	Dr. Philip Mendl (2 episodes, 1964)
Leonard Nimoy	...	Judson Ellis (2 episodes, 1964)
Dabney Coleman	...	Dr. Williams (2 episodes, 1964)
Crahan Denton	...	Dr. Matthew James (2 episodes, 1964)
Allyson Ames	...	Arndis Pollard (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Sammy Reese	...	Clyde Wyatt (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Joan Camden	...	Ann Pearson (2 episodes, 1963)
Dee Pollock	...	Pfc. Francis Hadley (2 episodes, 1964)
William Stevens	...	Navigator Dexter (2 episodes, 1963-1965)
David Frankham	...	Captain Terrence Ralph Brookman (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Konstantin Shayne	...	Astrophysics Professor (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Robert Doyle	...	Marc Lake (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Sally Kellerman	...	Ingrid Larkin (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
James Frawley	...	Pvt. Robert Renaldo (2 episodes, 1964)
Shirley O'Hara	...	Dr. Soldini (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Paul Lukather	...	Ed Nichols (2 episodes, 1964-1965)
James Sikking	...	Botany (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Dabbs Greer	...	E.F. Larkin (2 episodes, 1964)
Neil Hamilton	...	Gen. Hilary J. Clarke (2 episodes, 1964)
William Douglas	...	Galaxy Being (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Henry Scott	...	Electronics (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Peter Madsen	...	Carter - watchman (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
Linda Hutchings	...	Arlene Schnabel (2 episodes, 1964)
Kim Hector	...	Johnny Subiron (2 episodes, 1964)

Storyline

Anthology type science fiction program with a different cast each week. Tending toward the hard science, space travel, time travel, and human evolution it tries to examine in each show some form of the question, "What is the nature of man?"

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Plot Keywords:

anthology | cult tv | supernatural | alternative reality | alien | 

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Taglines:

There is nothing wrong with your television. Do not attempt to adjust the picture.

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Genres:

Fantasy | Horror | Sci-Fi | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 September 1963 (USA)

Also Known As:

Beyond Control

Filming Locations:

Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Villa Di Stefano, Daystar Productions, United Artists Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

51 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

Many scenes and some entire episodes of the series were filmed on location at series creator Joseph Stefano's home called Villa Di Stefano, from which the production company took its name.

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Quotes

The Control Voice: There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. If we wish to make it louder, we will bring up the volume. If we wish to make it softer, we will tune it to a whisper. We can reduce the focus to a soft blur, or sharpen it to crystal clarity. We will control the horizontal. We will control the vertical. For the next hour, sit quietly and we will control all that you see and hear. You are about to experience the awe and ...

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Connections

Referenced in Jane White Is Sick & Twisted (2002)

User Reviews

Awesome anthology series

This classic series is so much fun to watch. Everything about it is great. The opening is very well crafted, the episodes are very well written and entertaining with a wide variety of fine actors and actresses and the special effects are truly splendid. It is my opinion that this show serves as a prime example of why classic science fiction is so much fun to watch.