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Out of This World (1962)

1962-06-24 · 1h 0m · EN
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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.

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Alan CookeDirectorGuy VerneyDirectorPeter HammondDirectorTerry NationWriter

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Boris KarloffBoris KarloffHostMike PrattMike PrattMacCharles MorganCharles MorganChiefWilliam LucasWilliam LucasDuncan WeaverRay BarrettRay BarrettDr Alan WhintMorris PerryMorris PerryAlastairHilda SchroderHilda SchroderLellieMichael BirdMichael BirdHarryGarfield MorganGarfield MorganReception ClerkNigel StockNigel StockDr John FrameRichard PascoRichard PascoMichael ConnorPeter DyneleyPeter DyneleyInspector Slinn

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Frequently asked questions about Out of This World

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 long is Out of This World?

Out of This World has a runtime of 60 minutes.