One Step Beyond

One Step Beyond is an American anthology series created by Merwin Gerard. The original series was broadcast for three seasons by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from January 1959 to July 1961. Created by Merwin Gerard and produced by Collier Young, One Step Beyond was hosted by John Newland, "your guide to the supernatural" (also credited as "Our guide into the world of the unknown"). Newland, who also directed every episode, presented tales that explored paranormal events and various situations that defied logical explanation. One Step Beyond purported only to tell stories based on human record (documented historical events). Unlike other anthology programs, the series episodes were presented in the form of straightforward 30-minute docudramas, all said to be based on human record (implying historically factual events); however, the incidents depicted were closer to popular urban legends dramatized for the screen. The program included the corporate name of sponsor Alcoa in its title for its initial run. In syndication, the program title became simply One Step Beyond. Please see our other channel "The Next Step Beyond" for episodes of the revival of the original show aired in 1978-79.