 A weekly message would be shown that only members with decoder cards would be able to decipher (the code consisted of a three-shift alpha replacement) on upcoming events and new shows being added to the line-up.Despite its popularity, Wilkins decided to leave "Captain Cosmic" at the 11th Hour, instead of renewing his contract; he was transitioning out of television, in the wake of bowing out of hosting "Creature Features" after eight years (January 9, 1971 to February 24, 1979), and return to concentrating on his own Advertising Agency.After more than 15 years as an on-air personality, he retired from television with the final broadcast of KTXL-40's "The Bob Wilkins Double Horror Show" on February 14, 1981.