From the moment Vic Perrin's omniscient "Control Voice" first
proclaimed, "There is nothing wrong with your television set," on September 16,
1963, The Outer Limits was destined for greatness. The dazzling,
long-beloved series was a daring experiment in "omnibus" TV, trading the
speculative fantasies of The Twilight Zone for farther-out sci-fi
concepts. These eerily seductive shows invite repeated viewing, supporting Stephen King's
oft-quoted remark that The Outer Limits was "the best program of its type
ever to run on network TV." |