Tonight in 1957 —“The Dangerous People” aired on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.

Albert Salmi and Robert H. Harris starred in this suspenseful two-hander set in a train station.

This was the finale of a season w/ 39 original episodes, which was routine in the 1950s.

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Tonight in 1958 — #HumeCronyn starred in "The Impromptu Murder” on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.

Paul Henreid directed this tale of a broker who ingeniously kills a client.

Cronyn also played a man obsessed w/ murder methods in Hitchcock’s SHADOW OF A DOUBT.

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This week in 1959 — “A True Account” aired on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.

#FilmNoir icon Jane Greer (OUT OF THE PAST) stars as a nurse who may be an angel of death.

w/ Kent Smith (CAT PEOPLE), Robert Webber (everything) + Jocelyn Brando (Marlon’s sister).

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Tonight in 1959 — “The Dusty Drawer” aired on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.

Dick York starred in this broadly comic revenge tale.

Shades of Darrin, five years before BEWITCHED.

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Tonight in 1959 — #SteveMcQueen starred on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.

“Human Interest Story” was directed by #NormanLloyd (1914-2021), whose long association w/ Hitchcock began as the title character in SABOTEUR (1942).

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Tonight in 1960 — “One Grave Too Many” aired on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.

#NeileAdams (Mrs. #SteveMcQueen) starred in this #HenrySlesar story directed by future Oscar nominee #ArthurHiller.

Very #FilmNoir w/ Slesar’s typical twist.

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Tonight in 1956 — “The Babysitter” aired on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.

6-time Oscar nominee #ThelmaRitter gives a typically soulful performance as the lovelorn title character.

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This week in 1962 — “What Frightened You, Fred?” aired on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.

#EdAsner stars as a warden w/ R.G. Armstrong as an ex-con sent back to prison by a mobster.

Directed by #PaulHenried (CASABLANCA). Great episode, very #FilmNoir.

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This week in 1960 — “40 Detectives Later” aired on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.

It was the TV writing debut of the prolific #HenrySlesar, future Emmy winner for THE EDGE OF NIGHT.

#ArthurHiller directed. #JamesFranciscus and #JackWeston star. A delightful piece of #FilmNoir w/ Slesar’s typical twist ending.

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This week in 1956 — “Never Again” aired on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.

#PhyllisThaxter is stellar as an alcoholic in this heartbreaking, Noir-ish episode.

Hitch dispensed w/ the jokes, closing with the hope that the story "will help someone.”

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Tonight in 1959 — #MaryAstor and #FranchotTone guest starred on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.

It was the first (and only) team-up for these #OldHollywood icons.

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Remembering Elizabeth Victoria Montgomery (1933-95), the American television, stage and film actress and activist, born in L.A. #OnThisDay. A gift for comedy made her a star in ABC's popular #Bewitched (1964-72), but often impressive in dramatic roles: as the adulterous wife in 'Man with a Problem' (#AlfredHitchcockPresents, 1958), with Charles Bronson in 'Two' (#TheTwilightZone, 1961)...

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61 years ago today:
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
S7E25: The Last Remains
Marvin Foley is trying to arrange a burial for his late partner. He approaches a mortician, Amos Duff, and asks for advice. Since Amos's business is in need of money, he recommends the costly Class A service. Marvin, however, rejects the idea preferring a cremation without the Class A treatment. Lat...
Airdate: 1962-03-27
https://themoviedb.org/tv/5273/season/7/episode/25
#AlfredHitchcockPresents #JohnFiedler #ClassicTV

66 years ago today:
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
S2E26: I Killed the Count (2)
Scotland Yard Inspector Davidson continues in his investigation of the murder of Count Mattoni he contiunes to wade the through suspects. He discovers that each not only appears guilty, but also that many readily admit to having committed the crime.
Airdate: 1957-03-24
https://themoviedb.org/tv/5273/season/2/episode/26
#AlfredHitchcockPresents #NBC #CBS #TV

61 years ago today:
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
S7E24: Apex
Claude is cheating on his wife Clara with Clara's best friend Margo. Since Clara has been having problems with Claude, Clara asks Margo for advice. She wonders whether she should maker Claude the president of the company she knows. Clara tells Claude that is wife is going to divorce him. Since he wi...
Airdate: 1962-03-20
https://themoviedb.org/tv/5273/season/7/episode/24
#AlfredHitchcockPresents #NBC #CBS #TV

61 years ago today:
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
S7E24: Apex
Claude is cheating on his wife Clara with Clara's best friend Margo. Since Clara has been having problems with Claude, Clara asks Margo for advice. She wonders whether she should maker Claude the president of the company she knows. Clara tells Claude that is wife is going to divorce him. Since he wi...
Airdate: 1962-03-20
https://themoviedb.org/tv/5273/season/7/episode/24
#AlfredHitchcockPresents #NBC #CBS #TV

61 years ago today:
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
S7E23: Profit Sharing Plan
On Miles Cheever's last day of work, he is given a retirement party. When he comes home, his wife tells him that he deserved more for fifteen years. Mile's agrees and that night goes to ofice and robs the safe. Intending to leave his wife, he heads to the airport where he is met by his girlfriend. A...
Airdate: 1962-03-13
https://themoviedb.org/tv/5273/season/7/episode/23
#AlfredHitchcockPresents #HenryJones #TV

66 years ago today:
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
S2E24: The Cream of the Jest
An alcoholic has-been actor tries to blackmail a producer into casting him in a new play.
Airdate: 1957-03-10
https://themoviedb.org/tv/5273/season/2/episode/24
#AlfredHitchcockPresents #NBC #CBS #Television

67 years ago today:
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
S1E23: Back for Christmas
Herbert Carpenter plans to murder his wife Hermione, bury her body in the basement, and then leave on a long business trip.
Airdate: 1956-03-04
https://themoviedb.org/tv/5273/season/1/episode/23
#AlfredHitchcockPresents #NBC #CBS #AlfredHitchcock #ClassicTV #TV #Television #tvseries #tvshows

66 years ago today:
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
S2E23: One for the Road
When the wife of a two-timing husband starts to connect the dots, the consequences could prove deadly.
Airdate: 1957-03-03
https://themoviedb.org/tv/5273/season/2/episode/23
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