The alfred hitchcock hour originally ran for three seasons on two major television networks. This episode marked alfred hitchcocks last directorial effort for television. When the series alfred hitchcock presents was revived in 1962, the name was changed but the format stayed fairly true to the original. Breakdown 1955 back for christmas 1956 one more mile to go 1957 four oclock 1957. When the series alfred hitchcock presents was revived in 1962, the name was changed, but the format. The alfred hitchcock hour s02e14 beyond the sea of death by public domain television. I took a chance on this set of the alfred hitchcock hour. First it aired on cbstv for 48 episodes that ran from september 20,1962 until july 3,1964.
The following is a list of episodes from the 19551962 television series alfred hitchcock presents and the 19621965 the alfred hitchcock hour. Most of these can be found amid the 268 episodes of alfred hitchcock presents, the widelysyndicated halfhour show that ran from 1955 to 1962. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 alfred hitchcock movies. And you can still see the twilight zone on the sci fi channel at the end of every year.
Stream the 10 most suspensefilled episodes of alfred hitchcock presents. Alfred hitchcock may be a cinematic legend, but hes no stranger to. Im surprised nobody ever seems to mention the long silence or nothing ever happens in linvale. With alfred hitchcock, hinton pope, jimmy joyce, lew brown. Alfred hitchcock presents showed how rotten respectable. An attractive family with richard long 2x15 duration.
The story about the talking doll is often mistakenly associated with hitchcock, perhaps because its so darkly comic and the twilight zone rarely did comedy well. Revenge 1955 described by the director as a sweet little story in his introduction, revenge was the first episode of alfred hitchcock. The alfred hitchcock hour 196265 season 2 intro youtube. It comes on metv memorable entertainment television at 3 am. This episode marked alfred hitchcock s last directorial effort for television. Between 1962 and 1965 it was renamed the alfred hitchcock hour. Cbs canceled the series after two seasons,and from there nbctv picked up the series for its final season and the remaining 45 episodes that aired from october. Best alfred hitchcock presents episodes episode ninja.
List of alfred hitchcock presents episodes wikipedia. In each episode, viewers would be strung along with the story, never knowing which way the final twist would turn. As a host, hitchcock dished dry witticism and black humor as he presented delectable hours of suspense and crime first on alfred hitchcock presents 19551962 and then on the alfred hitchcock hour 19621965. Watch the alfred hitchcock hour s01e12 hangover voyage 1 on dailymotion. Watchmojo top 10 alfred hitchcock presents episodes. While carl meeker is at work, his wife elsa miles is apparently attacked and left traumatized. In terms of longevity, alfred hitchcock presents was the most successful american television anthology series.
A convict at a state prison work camp plans a clever escape with the help of the aging, alcoholic fellow prisoner whos in charge of making coffins and burying the camps deceased. Later, driving in town, elsa points out a man as her. A continuation of the dramatic anthology series hosted by the master of suspense and mystery. Maggie does her best to negotiate a peace, eventually convincing them to only shoot each other when the clock strikes. He was the only one who really saw the whole thing. Four short novels 1935 ye are the salt of the earth. Top 5 alfred hitchcock directed episodes of alfred hitchcock presents by me tv. The list below includes only the 268 halfhour episodes.
This episode, like many of the harrisonproduced episodes, is condescendingly looked down as a womans melodrama. They never stale, they always tickle and cause that most delicious little shudder, from some of the finest mystery and suspense writers and reexperiencing the delight of seeing how the show had. Stone, gail kobe, james farentino, neil nephew, celia lovsky, george mitchell, andy romano, john brahm, laslo benedek, the alfred hitchcock hour volume 1 3dvd set the alfred. The alfred hitchcock hour an unlocked window tv episode. Alfred hitchcock presents tv show season 1 episodes list. We ranked all of alfred hitchcock movies from best to worst in 6 different categories. You can catch episodes of the latter as part of the decades binge, august 14. The alfred hitchcock hour final escape tv episode 1964.
Each episode stands alone, delving into horror, comedy, suspense, and the supernatural. It ran from 1955 to 1962 in a halfhour format and then from 1962 to 1965 as the alfred hitchcock hour. I love the alfred hitchcock hourseason 3s where the woodbine twineth. The alfred hitchcock hour s01e12 hangover video dailymotion. Here are the first 5 out of 10 great alfred hitchcock hours. Top shows of 60s a list of 23 titles created 5 months ago. A motion picture star receives a surprising stopover from her exconvict companion, whom she thought was dead. Lol ive been hooked on them for over a year now and have basically revolved my schedule or lack there of around it.
The alfred hitchcock hour episodes tv series 1962 1965. Im not entirely sure, but i would think that there were probably three great anthology series alfred hitchcock presents, the twilight zone and the outer limits. A continuation of the dramatic anthology series alfred hitchcock presents 1955 hosted by the master of suspense and mystery. Alfred hitchcock presents is an american television anthology series that was created, hosted, and produced by alfred hitchcock. But as inseparable from cinema as may be, hitchcock himself is no stranger to television. A continuation of the dramatic anthology series alfred hitchcock presents 1955 hosted by. Top 10 alfred hitchcock presents episodes watchmojo. White, diane sayer, elizabeth harrower, frances morris, angela greene, john brahm, laslo benedek, categoryarthouse, categoryclassicfilms, categorycultfilms, categoryminiseries, categoryusa, festival edgar allan poe awards, film movie classic, the alfred.
The alfred hitchcock hour volume 1 3dvd set the alfred hitchcock hour volume one nonusa format, pal, reg. The alfred hitchcock hour tv series 19621965 episodes. Alfred hitchcock, bruce dern, felicia farr, david white, leslie barringer, will j. Top 3 favorite alfred hitchcock presentshour episodes. Alfred hitchcock, richard basehart, lola albright, harold j. Alfred hitchcock presents 19551962 was a mystery and suspense anthology hosted by the master of suspense himself alfred hitchcock. What are the top 5 episodes of alfred hitchcock presents. The first easily could have been made into a movie, it has such much suspense and a great story woman with amnesia tries to figure out why she has a lingering fear of her husband, compounded. Alfred hitchcock is hailed by critics and film buffs alike as the master of suspense after countless iconic thrillers like psycho and vertigo, the former of which spawned multiple sequels and the successful tv prequel bates motel. The alfred hitchcock hour was a mystery and suspense anthology hosted by the master of suspense, alfred hitchcock. This is from the second season of the alfred hitchcock hour, which aired in the 196364 season, totaling 32 episodes. Every episode of alfred hitchcock presents ever, ranked from best to. Its a very good movie that i would watch everytime it came on tv, but could never find it online. His original opening bits are colorized for reuse here.
Each 60 minute episode included opening and closing vignettes featuring hitchcock. An unlocked window is also a favorite but i watched it recently and like many other episodes it felt padded. A serial killer is in the area where some private nurses have locked. Updated remakes of classic stories from alfred hitchcock presents 1955 and the alfred hitchcock hour 1962, originally produced by the master of suspense. Now,i offer a brief snap shot or oeuvre featuring some of my very favorite episodes of both alfred hitchcock presents and the alfred hitchcock hour. A serial killer is in the area where some private nurses have locked themselves in a large house, except for one basement window. Setlins, shipboard acquaintances of the benners, including elliot benner, the best man. With alfred hitchcock, stephen mcnally, robert keith, edd byrnes. Episode title the paragondirector jack smight series the alfred hitchcock hour broadcast date february 9th, 1963 teleplay by alfred hayes based on the salt of the earth by rebecca westfirst print appearance the harsh voice. Stream the 10 most suspensefilled episodes of alfred hitchcock.