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One Step Beyond

  • TV Series
  • 1959–19611959–1961
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  • 25m
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One Step Beyond (1959)
One Step Beyond
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"One Step Beyond" was an anthology series which focused on real stories involving the supernatural, including ghosts, disappearances, monsters etc, with host John Newland running from 1959 u... Read all"One Step Beyond" was an anthology series which focused on real stories involving the supernatural, including ghosts, disappearances, monsters etc, with host John Newland running from 1959 until 1961."One Step Beyond" was an anthology series which focused on real stories involving the supernatural, including ghosts, disappearances, monsters etc, with host John Newland running from 1959 until 1961.

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.6K
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POPULARITY
4,054
5
  • Creator
    • Merwin Gerard
  • Stars
    • John Newland
    • Robert Douglas
    • Olan Soule
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  • Creator
    • Merwin Gerard
  • Stars
    • John Newland
    • Robert Douglas
    • Olan Soule
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    • 47User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    John Newland
    John Newland
    • Self - Hostas Self - Host
    96 episodes96 eps • 1959–1961
    Robert Douglas
    Robert Douglas
    • Gen. George Washingtonas Gen. George Washington…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1959–1961
    Olan Soule
    Olan Soule
    • Conductoras Conductor…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1959–1960
    Will J. White
    Will J. White
    • Corporalas Corporal…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1959–1961
    Francis De Sales
    Francis De Sales
    • Dr. Nortonas Dr. Norton…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1959–1960
    Jeanne Bates
    Jeanne Bates
    • Edna Gibbsas Edna Gibbs…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1959–1960
    Rudolph Anders
    Rudolph Anders
    • Dr. Heinrick Swansenas Dr. Heinrick Swansen…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1959–1960
    Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi
    • Peter Hurkosas Peter Hurkos
    2 episodes2 eps • 1960
    Norma Crane
    Norma Crane
    • Emily Harknessas Emily Harkness…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Alfred Ryder
    Alfred Ryder
    • John Marriottas John Marriott…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Barbara Lord
    Barbara Lord
    • Delia Hustonas Delia Huston…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Joanne Linville
    Joanne Linville
    • Aunt Minna Boswellas Aunt Minna Boswell…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Harry Townes
    Harry Townes
    • Dr. Alexander Slawsonas Dr. Alexander Slawson…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Charles Aidman
    Charles Aidman
    • Carl Archeras Carl Archer…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Jean Allison
    Jean Allison
    • Carol Jansenas Carol Jansen…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Betty Garde
    Betty Garde
    • Madame Lolaas Madame Lola…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1960–1961
    John Kellogg
    John Kellogg
    • Dr. Llewellynas Dr. Llewellyn…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1960
    Robert Ellenstein
    Robert Ellenstein
    • Capt. Peabodyas Capt. Peabody…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959
    • Creator
      • Merwin Gerard
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    Storyline

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    Produced at the same time as the more well-known The Twilight Zone (1959), this series was an extension of the tradition of radio horror and supernatural dramas such as Light's Out, The Mysterious Traveler and The Witches Tale. As with the Twilight Zone and the radio programs each tale was book-ended by an introduction and conclusion by a host. However, rather than creating fictional stories with supernatural twists and turns, this program sought out "real" stories of the supernatural, including ghosts, disappearances, monsters and the like, re-creating them for each episode. No solutions to these mysteries were ever found, and viewers could only scratch their heads and wonder, "what if it's real?" —Jean-Marc Rocher
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      • "What you are about to see is a matter of human record. Explain it: we cannot. Disprove it: we cannot. We simply invite you to explore with us the amazing world of the Unknown ... to take that One Step ... Beyond."
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
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      • Approved
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Through an oversight, Worldvision didn't renew the copyrights on most episodes of this series when they expired in the late 1980s, and they thus fell into the public domain. Since royalties didn't have to be paid to Worldvision, the result was a revival of the series on UHF and cable television and on VHS and DVD. Since well-worn syndication prints were and are typically used by those media, the results often leave something to be desired, quality-wise. Despite the public domain status for most episodes, the series' remaining copyrights belongs to its distributor CBS Television Distribution. CTD is the successor to the series' previous distributors, which include ABC Films successor Worldvision Enterprises and CTD's predecessor Paramount Domestic Television.
    • Quotes

      John Newland: [episode introduction] What you are about to see is a matter of human record. Explain it: we cannot. Disprove it: we cannot. We simply invite you to explore with us the amazing world of the Unknown... to take that One Step... Beyond.

    • Alternate versions
      When this was run on network television (ABC), it was titled "Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond." The 16mm television syndication prints carry the title of simply "One Step Beyond."
    • Connections
      Featured in Television: The First Fifty Years (1999)

    User reviews47

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    Anyone who has ever had a chance to see any of the original episodes of One Step Beyond has truly experienced great television, the way it should be even today in our so called "state of the art" world.

    It really doesn't take a whole lot to make a great, convincing program. The mood and music and stories behind each episode is disturbing even now. My hubby found a 2 CD box set of the series that only cost us $5.00! But what great episodes they are. I would really like to own all of the series, if they are still available.

    Once again, One Step Beyond was real television. Forget about the new reality shows of today. I'll gladly take one step beyond back to the way real great t.v. shows were meant to be.
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    • Jul 18, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Alcoa Presents
    • Production companies
      • ABC Films
      • Joseph L. Schenck Enterprises
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      25 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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