UK, 8 September 1962
55m
videotape, black and white, 4:3
mono, English
Series: Out of This World (1962) – series 1, episode 12
A British science fiction television episode based on the short story by Clifford D. Simak and directed by Jonathan Alwin.
Plot Summary
Bishop is sent to the planet Kimon which is selecting only the brightest and best from its many immigrants – but they’re never seen again.
Credits
Crew
Director: Jonathan Alwyn
ABC Television
Producer: Leonard White
Written by: Terry Nation
Based on the Short Story by: Clifford Simak
Script Editor: Irene Shubik
Designer: Voytek
Cast
Boris Karloff (host)
Gary Raymond (Selden Bishop)
Penelope Lee (Pat)
Christine Shaw (Maggie)
Walter Glennie (Johnston)
Gary Hope (Roberts)
Ann Saker (Kate Bishop)
John Horsley (Morley)
Ian Shand (Kimonian man)
Bruce Boa (Monty Archer)
Vivienne Drummond (Maxine)
Frank Singuineau (Ford)
Jill Melford (Kimonian employment officer)
Peter Layton (David)
Jo Rowbottom (Elaine)
Donald Eccles (father)
