10 Stars.
Arthur Hiller directed this excellent episode, but to tell you the truth, it could have been Hitchcock himself. This one will keep your attention in spades. Hiller directed 17 episodes for Hitch, and brought us LOVE STORY about a decade later.
Barbara Bel Geddes (as Helen) tells the strange tale about her relationship with Philip (well played by Don Dubbins). He comes from a wealthy family, and is it his money or is it his personality that makes him so curious? The big question; will this couple ever get married? Next question, will Helen ever get to meet his elusive mother? If this wasn't a primer for PSYCHO, then what? There are some very close ties to that classic film, without giving a lot away, except to say it's clever.
Exceptionally written by Kathleen Hite, who began her career as a secretary at CBS. She eventually became a top tv show writer, often for westerns, like GUNSMOKE. She is a member of the Cowboy Hall of Fame for all her tv western work, and that has got to be a first for anyone connected to Alfred Hitchcock. Great trivia question.
Look for Pat Hitchcock in a small role as Helen's roomie. Pat was a very good actress in her own right, one of her best roles in STRANGERS ON A TRAIN (1951), directed by her famous dad.
SEASON 4 EPISODE 19 remastered CBS dvd box set.
5 dvds. 15hrs 30 mins. Released 2008.