Another Robert C. Dennis gem, author of 30 tv episodes for Hitchcock, later 22 episodes for PERRY MASON, and countless cop shows. This may be one of his best dark comedies, and with a fitting ending.
John Baragrey plays Charles, an everyday guy who just happens to be cheating on his wife. Louise Platt is Marsha, the wife who suspects something's not quite right, ya know? The hilarious take-away from all this is the fact that Charles is yet another Hitchcock character without any shame. He's out and about everyday, and what ensues is tough luck for his wife. Better luck next time?
Marsha does, however, take matters in her own hands and goes so far as to pay a visit to the "other" woman (which shifts things in gear), played by Georgann Johnson. Johnson was a versatile actress who did many memorable roles in her career.
A wonderful game of cat and mouse because both women keep you guessing --due to the fact that the man in their life is a work of art. This guy has been walking on thin ice for a long, long time.
I agree with the last reviewer, and its a good point; many of Hitchcock's tv plots employed poison. There's some truth to that as (statistically) there were less red flags in the 50s, as compared today, concerning what you could purchase. Indeed, you probably would have had more success poisoning someone than shooting them. All this must have made Hitch smile!
Superb late night entertainment. SEASON 2 EPISODE 23 remastered Universal dvd box set. 2006. Running time, 16 hrs, 52 min.