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The Outer Limits

  • TV Series
  • 1963–19651963–1965
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 51min
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
7.7K
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POPULARITY
2,500
303
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The Outer Limits (1963)
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An anthology series of insightful science fiction tales.An anthology series of insightful science fiction tales.An anthology series of insightful science fiction tales.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
7.7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,500
303
  • Creator
    • Leslie Stevens
  • Stars
    • Bob Johnson
    • Ben Wright
    • William Douglas
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  • Creator
    • Leslie Stevens
  • Stars
    • Bob Johnson
    • Ben Wright
    • William Douglas
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 78User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

    Episodes49

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    The Outer Limits: Clip 3
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    The Outer Limits: Clip 3
    The Outer Limits: Clip 2
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    The Outer Limits: Clip 2
    Outer Limits
    Trailer 1:21
    Outer Limits
    The Outer Limits:Forms Of Things Unknown
    Trailer 1:19
    The Outer Limits:Forms Of Things Unknown
    The Outer Limits: The Human Factor
    Trailer 1:04
    The Outer Limits: The Human Factor
    The Outer Limits: The Hundred Days Of The Dragon
    Trailer 1:29
    The Outer Limits: The Hundred Days Of The Dragon
    The Outer Limits Season 1: Volume 1
    Trailer 1:28
    The Outer Limits Season 1: Volume 1
    The Outer Limits: The Man With The Power
    Trailer 2:25
    The Outer Limits: The Man With The Power
    The Outer Limits: The Galaxy Being
    Trailer 1:30
    The Outer Limits: The Galaxy Being

    Photos263

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    Top cast

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    Bob Johnson
    • Antheanas Anthean…
    11 episodes11 eps • 1963–1964
    Ben Wright
    Ben Wright
    • Elder of Luminosas Elder of Luminos…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1963–1964
    William Douglas
    William Douglas
    • Aabel as Eros Creatureas Aabel as Eros Creature…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1963–1964
    Robert Culp
    Robert Culp
    • Allen Leightonas Allen Leighton…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1963–1964
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • Adam Ballardas Adam Ballard…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1964
    John Hoyt
    John Hoyt
    • 'Bifrost' Alienas 'Bifrost' Alien…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1964
    Ivan Dixon
    Ivan Dixon
    • Sgt. James Conoveras Sgt. James Conover…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1963–1964
    Edward Platt
    Edward Platt
    • David Huntas David Hunt…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1963–1964
    Robert Fortier
    • Bert Hamillas Bert Hamill…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1964
    Ted de Corsia
    Ted de Corsia
    • Randolph E. Branchas Randolph E. Branch…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1963–1964
    Jason Wingreen
    Jason Wingreen
    • Dr. Leland - coroneras Dr. Leland - coroner…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1963–1964
    Willard Sage
    Willard Sage
    • Chief of Staffas Chief of Staff…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1963–1964
    Douglas Henderson
    • Detective Lt. Runyanas Detective Lt. Runyan…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1963–1964
    Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman
    • Dr. Williamsas Dr. Williams…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1964
    Bill Hart
    Bill Hart
    • Cpl. Delanoas Cpl. Delano…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1963–1964
    Janos Prohaska
    Janos Prohaska
    • Allen as Thetanas Allen as Thetan…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1963–1965
    Philip Abbott
    Philip Abbott
    • Lincoln Russellas Lincoln Russell…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1963–1964
    Martin Landau
    Martin Landau
    • Androas Andro…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1963–1964
    • Creator
      • Leslie Stevens
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    Storyline

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    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?" —John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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      • There is nothing wrong with your television. Do not attempt to adjust the picture.
    • Genres
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The original title for this series was "Please Stand By". However, the Cuban Missile Crisis had happened less than a year earlier and the executives thought it might make people fearful of an air raid. As a reference to this, when The Outer Limits (1995) would cut to a commercial, the Control Voice said, "Please stand by."
    • Quotes

      Dr. Paul Wayne: So what difference does it make, whether it's 20 minutes or 20 years, since neither amounts to the faintest echo of the tiniest whisper in the thunder of time.

    • Connections
      Edited from Ihmeellinen on elämä (1946)

    User reviews78

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    This science fiction anthology series that lasted for 2 seasons and 49 episodes, great acting, superb set design, and wonderful stories made this in some ways better than even "the Twilight Zone". I know that statement could very well be considered close to heresy to some, and don't get me wrong I do love Twilight Zone and hold it among my favorite shows, I merely find the endlessly thought-provoking and wonderous episodes of Outer Limits to edge out the great, but reallying on last-minute twists episodes of Twilight Zone. Followed in the mid '90's by a revival show on Showtime that while good in it's own right, just couldn't hope to hold a candle to the original series.

    My Grade: A+
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    • movieman_kev
    • Sep 30, 2005

    FAQ1

    • Are any of the original eps linked to the 1995 series?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 16, 1963 (United States)
    • Also known as
      • Beyond Control
    • Filming locations
      • Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Villa Di Stefano
      • Daystar Productions
      • United Artists Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 51min

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