September 16, 1963 –
The science-fiction anthology series The Outer Limits premiered on ABC-TV on this date.
This series provides an example of a television network deliberately killing a popular series by moving it to an inappropriate slot on their schedule. This series was a big hit, especially among younger viewers. For the second season, ABC moved it from Monday nights to 7:30 p.m. Saturday. It was not only an inappropriate timeslot for younger viewers but served as the lead-in for The Lawrence Welk Show, and was scheduled opposite the highly popular Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine on CBS.
The Haus of Dcaligari 