It was these classic early episodes that genuinely defined this show. Hitch had a good thing going, particularly because there was nothing remotely close to this type of show on tv at the time, a series of wry little tales that kept all of us coming back for more. Still an addiction to this day.
Perhaps due to popular demand, Gene Barry returns, now playing a gangster whose brother was ratted out by a selfish woman, played by Nancy Gates (Lois). She spends her life in fear, knowing all too well that Dan (Barry) is going to get his revenge -- but just when and how?
The strange part of it all, and the real curveball to this story, finds Dan confronting Lois and "perhaps" believing she has suffered enough. Since she's young and shows promise, he has a change of heart and backs her in a business venture which becomes quite successful. You begin to ask yourself, what are the odds of this happening, and what's next?
You have to wait and see. And even if you know the ending -- which most of us fans do! -- it still packs a punch. One thing we all can agree on is Gene Barry is an outstanding actor. A role that was made for his talents. Likewise, Nancy Gates, who began her long screen career at age 15. Look for Elisha Cook, Jr, appropriate window dressing in a warped tale like this.
Series director Justis Addiss puts this one over the top. He directed nine other mini classics for the master of suspense. The opening and closing theme, called "Funeral March of a Marionette" fits so perfectly for these stories.
Best of SEASON 1 EPISODE 6 remastered. CBS/Universal dvd box set. 3 dvds. Released 2005.
Perhaps due to popular demand, Gene Barry returns, now playing a gangster whose brother was ratted out by a selfish woman, played by Nancy Gates (Lois). She spends her life in fear, knowing all too well that Dan (Barry) is going to get his revenge -- but just when and how?
The strange part of it all, and the real curveball to this story, finds Dan confronting Lois and "perhaps" believing she has suffered enough. Since she's young and shows promise, he has a change of heart and backs her in a business venture which becomes quite successful. You begin to ask yourself, what are the odds of this happening, and what's next?
You have to wait and see. And even if you know the ending -- which most of us fans do! -- it still packs a punch. One thing we all can agree on is Gene Barry is an outstanding actor. A role that was made for his talents. Likewise, Nancy Gates, who began her long screen career at age 15. Look for Elisha Cook, Jr, appropriate window dressing in a warped tale like this.
Series director Justis Addiss puts this one over the top. He directed nine other mini classics for the master of suspense. The opening and closing theme, called "Funeral March of a Marionette" fits so perfectly for these stories.
Best of SEASON 1 EPISODE 6 remastered. CBS/Universal dvd box set. 3 dvds. Released 2005.