One of the all time favorite Hitchcock tv episodes. In fact, if you were to compile a list, this would be in the top 10. Thanks to James Cavanagh, who wrote quite a few classic stories for Hitch. The only drawback, if there is one --- the wife's body in the trunk routine --- is familiar material, but nevertheless outstanding.
Hitchcock directed, so you know it's worth the price of admission. He gets an excellent performance by David Wayne, who reminded me a bit of Tom Ewell, usually playing everyday guys. In this case, he's Sam Jacoby who doesn't seem to have a harmonious marriage, an arguement breaks out and he kills his wife. Short and sweet, and cleverly done while you watch the incident through his window. The scene has that Hitchcock touch from REAR WINDOW, if you are a film buff.
The body goes in the car trunk and Sam takes a midnight drive. It's always those late night drives that's most entertaining. Again, it's the "had this guy not come along...." he would have gotten away with it. Sure enough, a friendly cop (played by Steve Brodie) stops Sam for a flickering tail light -- and you can guess the rest.
Beautifully done, and with the humorous casting of Brodie playing a cop? Usually, Brodie was cast as con men and assorted fast talking characters. That's a real treat.
Classic material in classic black and white. It's easy to get addicted to this episode. You may want to get the dvd box set for this one. SEASON 2 EPISODE 28 remastered.
Hitchcock directed, so you know it's worth the price of admission. He gets an excellent performance by David Wayne, who reminded me a bit of Tom Ewell, usually playing everyday guys. In this case, he's Sam Jacoby who doesn't seem to have a harmonious marriage, an arguement breaks out and he kills his wife. Short and sweet, and cleverly done while you watch the incident through his window. The scene has that Hitchcock touch from REAR WINDOW, if you are a film buff.
The body goes in the car trunk and Sam takes a midnight drive. It's always those late night drives that's most entertaining. Again, it's the "had this guy not come along...." he would have gotten away with it. Sure enough, a friendly cop (played by Steve Brodie) stops Sam for a flickering tail light -- and you can guess the rest.
Beautifully done, and with the humorous casting of Brodie playing a cop? Usually, Brodie was cast as con men and assorted fast talking characters. That's a real treat.
Classic material in classic black and white. It's easy to get addicted to this episode. You may want to get the dvd box set for this one. SEASON 2 EPISODE 28 remastered.