Two exceptional actresses make this story a hoot, one of the seasons very best episodes. This was also Oscar winner Mary Astor's second appearance on the show, and she rolls with it. Truly, a role that was made for her.
Astor plays Mrs. Fenimore, an actress who has seen better times and is looking for a new home. Popular character actress Doro Merande plays the frustrated lady of the house who is saddled with a nasty uncle (well played by Russell Collins), making her life miserable -- except the fact that he's loaded. She's had enough of this guy and, perhaps, maybe.... Mrs. Fenimore can help her dispose of the old man so she can live happily ever after?
Astor steals the show here and plays a real smooth game, without giving too much away. A dynamic two woman show to be sure, spiced with some very interesting dialogue between both leads. Once again, a classic script from Robert C. Dennis.
Mary Astor, still looking beautiful, had given up her movie contract at MGM, tired of always playing somebody's mother and switched to television, and with enormous success. No question Hitch was a fan of hers and wanted to get Mary on his tv show. Doro Merande, a popular stage actress, later entered films and tv, likewise with great success. She was best known as Aunt Ethel on the HONEYMOONERS.
This one will give you a hearty laugh, again thanks to Hitch and the great Mary Astor. SEASON 4 EPISODE 12 remastered Universal dvd box set. 5 dvds. 15 hrs 30 min length. Released 2008.