[introduction - Hitchcock is next to a bird]
Self - Host: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. This is an associate of mine, Mr. Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd will introduce tonight's show.
[Mr. Lloyd squawks]
Self - Host: I paid a great deal of money for this bird, but, of course, it will be worth it. He may even take over my work permanently, thus freeing me for other duties. Go ahead, Mr. Lloyd
[Mr. Lloyd remains silent]
Self - Host: Come now. "Good evening, ladies..."
[still silence]
Self - Host: "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen."
[still silence]
Self - Host: I don't understand it. He's been working regularly on a local radio station. Had a program of his own...
[Mr. Lloyd squawks]
Self - Host: ... as a news commentator. "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen."
[silence again]
Self - Host: I'm afraid I'll have to do it myself. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to "Alfred Hitchcock Presents". Next on view is tonight's story, "Ambition".