Arthur Hiller directed quite a few episodes for Hitch, and at the time was also directing GUNSMOKE. Of course, he will always be remembered for LOVE STORY. Hiller had the magic touch with actors, and this is a prime example.
Joanna Moore and Steve Forrest play Judy and Steve, a young couple with a problem. Considering the macabre material, this had to be a favorite of Alfred Hitchcock hands down.
It's all about a winning lottery ticket, the legendary Irish Sweepstakes, which back in the day was the forerunner of SUPER Lotto. It seems Judy's husband died rather suddenly and the winning ticket was accidentally buried with him! That's a long, long shot, but you have to give the writers credit for a dark Hitch scenario. True, there have been stories of everyday people being buried with expensive watches, jewelry and the like --but is this couple really gonna' dig the poor guy up?
Possibly... although Steve (well played by Steve Forrest), is not in favor, thinking its rather gruesome... OR is there something else that may bury him? I agree with the last reviewer, this is perhaps one of the darkest roles for Forrest, who usually played good guys in his career, but he makes the most out of this part.
What happens next? That's the fun of it, a very clever story that will hold your attention.
The trivia notes are correct, and may be the biggest joke of all. Back in the 50s, taxes were high, especially on lottery winnings, so the money Judy and Steve would receive, and a hefty part of it, would go to the IRS. But why get into details?
From Season 3, remastered Universal dvd box set. Released 2007.
Joanna Moore and Steve Forrest play Judy and Steve, a young couple with a problem. Considering the macabre material, this had to be a favorite of Alfred Hitchcock hands down.
It's all about a winning lottery ticket, the legendary Irish Sweepstakes, which back in the day was the forerunner of SUPER Lotto. It seems Judy's husband died rather suddenly and the winning ticket was accidentally buried with him! That's a long, long shot, but you have to give the writers credit for a dark Hitch scenario. True, there have been stories of everyday people being buried with expensive watches, jewelry and the like --but is this couple really gonna' dig the poor guy up?
Possibly... although Steve (well played by Steve Forrest), is not in favor, thinking its rather gruesome... OR is there something else that may bury him? I agree with the last reviewer, this is perhaps one of the darkest roles for Forrest, who usually played good guys in his career, but he makes the most out of this part.
What happens next? That's the fun of it, a very clever story that will hold your attention.
The trivia notes are correct, and may be the biggest joke of all. Back in the 50s, taxes were high, especially on lottery winnings, so the money Judy and Steve would receive, and a hefty part of it, would go to the IRS. But why get into details?
From Season 3, remastered Universal dvd box set. Released 2007.