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Suspense. And the producer of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, the master of mystery and adventure, William N. Robeson. Man proposes that God disposes. Always always the question yet to be solved, the horizon yet to be reached, beyond whichever and ever there are further horizons and never the answer to the question. Was the wealth of the distant Indies lying beyond the curve of the earth, the answer to the Spain of Ferdinand and Isabella? Was Sutter's gold lying beyo…

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Synopsis

In The Outer Limit, the stage is set for a groundbreaking test flight of the RX-3, an experimental jet equipped with eight rockets, designed to push the boundaries of human flight. Test pilot Bill Westfall is briefed by his commanding officer, who expresses concern for his safety as they prepare for the mission. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as Bill is reminded of the risks involved, especially with the jet's unprecedented capabilities.

Host

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George Walsh

Cast›

Frank Lovejoy

Hans Conried

Jack Kruschen

Jay Novello

Joseph Kearns

Nights on the air

This story returned to the dial 2 more times · The Outer Limit

  • Feb151954

    Suspense

    The Outer Limit

    Feb 15 · Ep 539

  • Mar171957

    Suspense

    The Outer Limit

    Mar 17 · Ep 690

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Suspense 570317 690 The Outer Limit (64-44) 14315 29m51s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 690

The Outer Limit

Sunday, March 17, 1957 · 29:51

Suspense, Episode 690

The Outer Limit

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Summary

In 'The Outer Limit,' a test pilot embarks on a groundbreaking flight in an experimental jet, only to face dire consequences when he discovers he has been airborne far longer than his fuel should allow.

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That night in history

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  • 1957 — A plane crash in Cebu, Philippines kills Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay and 24 others.

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