Out of This World
Series Overview
Out of This World is a British science fiction anthology television series made by ABC Television and broadcast in 1962. A spin-off from the popular anthology series Armchair Theatre, each episode is introduced by actor Boris Karloff. Many episodes are adaptations of stories by sci-fi writers including Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick and Clifford D. Simak. The series is generally seen as a precursor to the BBC science fiction anthology Out of the Unknown.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 14 Episodes
60 min per episode
1962 – 1962
Premiered: Sun, Jun 24, 1962
Irene ShubikLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 14: “The Tycoons”
Oscar Raebone, a keen tax avoidance investigator for the Inland Revenue, is sent to look into the affairs of a company making novelties. He finds a strange group there calling themselves 'The Tycoons'.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irene Shubik
Irene Shubik
Leonard White
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard White
Producer
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Out of This World about?
Out of This World is a British science fiction anthology television series made by ABC Television and broadcast in 1962. A spin-off from the popular anthology series Armchair Theatre, each episode is introduced by actor Boris Karloff. Many episodes are adaptations of stories by sci-fi writers including Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick and Clifford D. Simak. The series is generally seen as a precursor to the BBC science fiction anthology Out of the Unknown.
How many seasons does Out of This World have?
Out of This World comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Out of This World?
Key cast members in Out of This World include Boris Karloff.
Who created or directed Out of This World?
Out of This World was developed and directed by Irene Shubik.