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Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The TV Show
Alfred Hitchcock launched his TV show, "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," in 1955. The show ran until 1965, with one switch in networks, and used many seminal directors, writers, and important actors in the creation of this classic TV program. Discuss your favorite episodes with other fans and viewers here!
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I have two questions. I was a young child but I remember Mr. Hitchcock's TV series. My grandparents endulged me and allowed me to view it. There were two episodes that I remember: (1.) The gentleman that wanted to taste this "extraordiary dish." This "dish" was only made once a year and certain clientle were invited to partake. However, what the unsuspecting guest did not know--he was the entree. What was the name of that episode?
(2.) This episode involved a very stormy night in a very large house. There was a lot of interplay between the characters. But in the background the news broadcasted the escape of a murderous lunatic from a mental hospital. Very dangerous. This killer infiltrated the house disguise as a female nurse. What was the name of that episode?
I'm looking for an episode of "AH presents" (the newer
series) that was the story of a couple struggling financially
who are offered a box with a button on it from a traveling
salesman. If they push the button someone they don't
know will die, and they will receive $1 million.
Does any one know what the name of the episode is? and
how I can get it?
Thank you.
Philip (re #281):
I don't believe it's an AHP show-- I think you're describing an episode of "Twilight Zone" from the '80s called "Button, Button." It was written by Richard Matheson based on one of his short stories. Check this link and see if it's the one you remember:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Button,_Button_(The_Twilight_Zone)
I've been watching the old Alfred Hitchcock Hour shows on hulu.com in recent months. I realize now that as a 5 year old kid I probably should not have been allowed to watch such "mature" subject matter. I just saw the program where a little girl and her doll trade places and I thought I was going to have a heart attack! Regardless of what anyone thinks of "Hitch", he sure was and remains the master of suspense! I just hope hulu adds more programs onto their list of available shows to watch. I've already been through most of them!
Aggie - 06:56am Nov 6, 2008 PST(#284 of 289)
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. ee cummings
Mara Dee, thanks for the link. I've bookmarked it for when I have some extra time. I used to love those shows!
I have been looking for the movie where a little white girl changes places with her black doll that she was presented with by her dad...I think. Her mother doesn't like the doll and hides it away from the daughter. The doll and the little girl change places. Does anyone know the name of this story?
Can anyone tell me what the name of a show that has the little blue men in it. My husband told me about it and he is wanting to watch it again and we have no clue what the title is.
I'm trying to find an old tv episode-
I think it was an episode on Alfred Hitchcock. As I remember, it was about a traveling salesman who by chance gets to play in a high-stakes game of baccarat and wins but cracks up from the pressure and is taken away in a straight-jacket.
Would anyone know of this episode and or any site where I might find it. Much appreciated!
I remember a very old 'AHP' short movie on
television in the 70s or 80s which featured
a girl that had the power to freeze time,
by simply saying "Shut Up" (I think!) I
know in the very last scene she says, "Shut
Up!", and then looks into the sky to see a
nuclear bomb, hanging motionless. During
the film a man and woman are arguing. The
girl says, "Shut Up!", the couple freeze in
motion and the girl lays both of them on
the grass, man on top of woman. When the
girl then says, "Start talking" the couple
'come alive' and are shocked at the
position they find themselves in.
Please help in solving what the name of the
short story was.
Thanks!
LOOKING for an EPISODE. Can anybody help? A wicked woman is sent to prison and therein coerces the old caretaker to help plan her escape by burying her,alive, along with the next inmate who dies(outside the prison fence). Plan was to come back and dig her up, but she ends up getting buried with her would-be rescuer! Thanks



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