Early story for the master of tales, Robert C. Dennis, who would go on to write 30 episodes for Hitch.
Dennis later wrote for many top Warner Brothers/ABC tv shows and then a ton of cop shows.
This one has bit of everything, from greed, to dark comedy to murder, just what Hitch ordered.
One of the screen greats, Sidney Blackmer plays Frank, a calculating businessman who strikes up a plan with his wife (Virginia Gregg) to simply "disappear" for about seven years! --so they both can collect on a hefty life insurance policy and live happily ever after.
It all sounds far fetched, but when you come down to it, it could be carried out --if you have the patience --and don't have a steely eyed detective breathing down your neck, played by series regular Robert Emhardt. Kembardt was at his best in these low key roles, and with a slight smirk.
You had to love this guy!
I agree with the last reviewer, and never thought about it until now... Frank and his wife are supposed to be a poor couple, yet he sets her up in an apartment to hide out and regularly flies to see her during holidays. Where did he get the money?
Poetic license 101, but don't let that detour you.
The real fun (or war of nerves) is between Frank and detective Kettle (Emhardt).
Cheers to Sidney Blackmer who appeared in over 100 films, about a dozen times playing Teddy Roosevelt. Prior to this episode he guest starred in THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY.
A gem. No other way to spell it. SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 remastered Universal dvd box set. 2005. 4 dvd set. 16 hrs.
Dennis later wrote for many top Warner Brothers/ABC tv shows and then a ton of cop shows.
This one has bit of everything, from greed, to dark comedy to murder, just what Hitch ordered.
One of the screen greats, Sidney Blackmer plays Frank, a calculating businessman who strikes up a plan with his wife (Virginia Gregg) to simply "disappear" for about seven years! --so they both can collect on a hefty life insurance policy and live happily ever after.
It all sounds far fetched, but when you come down to it, it could be carried out --if you have the patience --and don't have a steely eyed detective breathing down your neck, played by series regular Robert Emhardt. Kembardt was at his best in these low key roles, and with a slight smirk.
You had to love this guy!
I agree with the last reviewer, and never thought about it until now... Frank and his wife are supposed to be a poor couple, yet he sets her up in an apartment to hide out and regularly flies to see her during holidays. Where did he get the money?
Poetic license 101, but don't let that detour you.
The real fun (or war of nerves) is between Frank and detective Kettle (Emhardt).
Cheers to Sidney Blackmer who appeared in over 100 films, about a dozen times playing Teddy Roosevelt. Prior to this episode he guest starred in THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY.
A gem. No other way to spell it. SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 remastered Universal dvd box set. 2005. 4 dvd set. 16 hrs.