Alfred Hitchcock Presents

TV Series
1955–19621955–1962
TV-14TV-14

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.

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Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, ... Read allSeries of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.

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7 seasons

8 years

Top rated TV #217

Won 3 Primetime Emmys
- 7 wins & 16 nominations total

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Peter Lorre, Steve McQueen, and Neile Adams in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

William Shatner in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

John Williams and Alan Napier in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

George Mathews in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

John Forsythe and George Macready in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

Virginia Gregg in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

Ralph Meeker in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

Peter van Eyck in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

Philip Abbott and Olan Soule in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

Robert H. Harris in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

Steve Brodie and Constance Ford in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

Alfred Hitchcock

Self - Hostas Self - Host…

268 episodes268 eps • 1955–1962

Aaron Hackeras Aaron Hacker…

11 episodes11 eps • 1955–1960

Inspector Davidsonas Inspector Davidson…

10 episodes10 eps • 1955–1959

Patricia Hitchcock

Aileenas Aileen…

10 episodes10 eps • 1955–1960

Arthur Gould-Porter

Mr. Moenas Mr. Moen…

10 episodes10 eps • 1956–1960

Doctor Jasonas Doctor Jason…

10 episodes10 eps • 1955–1962

Russell Collins

Alvin Mossas Alvin Moss…

9 episodes9 eps • 1956–1961

Grand Jury Foremanas Grand Jury Foreman…

9 episodes9 eps • 1957–1962

Stewardas Steward…

9 episodes9 eps • 1957–1961

Robert H. Harris

Albert Birchas Albert Birch…

8 episodes8 eps • 1956–1961

Ben Tulipas Ben Tulip…

8 episodes8 eps • 1955–1961

Bartlett Robinson

Donald Wellmanas Donald Wellman…

8 episodes8 eps • 1958–1962

Photographeras Photographer…

8 episodes8 eps • 1958–1962

Lillian O'Malley

Ailing parishioneras Ailing parishioner…

8 episodes8 eps • 1955–1962

Brad Tayloras Brad Taylor…

7 episodes7 eps • 1956–1960

Charlie the building superas Charlie the building super…

7 episodes7 eps • 1955–1961

Ship's Purseras Ship's Purser…

7 episodes7 eps • 1956–1960

Detective Rainesas Detective Raines…

7 episodes7 eps • 1957–1960

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Sir Alfred Hitchcock, the Master of Suspense hosts his own television show. Hitchcock introduced the show, which was then followed by a short half an hour episode which contained suspense, horror, and humor. After the story, Hitchcock would come back and end the show. —Samtroy

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Trivia
Most people who have seen this series remember Alfred Hitchcock's opening and closing narratives for the series. However, for each episode, more than one opening and closing was filmed, as Hitchcock's famous jibes at the sponsors were unappreciated in the European markets. So for each episode, Hitchcock filmed two openings and two closings: one would be for American viewings (jokes about sponsors) and the second would be for European showings (jokes about Americans, and not about sponsors). For most of the third season, Hitchcock even did the opening and closings in French and German, as he spoke both languages fluently.

Quotes
[Hitchcock arrives for his introduction dressed in a safari outfit and pith helmet]
Alfred Hitchcock - Host: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to darkest Hollywood. Night brings a stillness to the jungle. It is so quiet, you can hear a name drop. The savage beasts have already begun gathering at the water holes to quench their thirst. Now one should be especially alert. The vicious table-hopper is on the prowl, and the spotted back-biter may lurk behind a potted palm. To take me through this most savage of lands, I have hired a native guide.
[He snaps his fingers. An old man joins him, wearing a billboard sign that reads, "Maps of the Movie Stars' Homes - For Sale"]
Alfred Hitchcock - Host: He claims to know where I can find the big ones.

Alternate versions
Many of Hitchcock's droll introductions were colorized and reused in the later revival Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985).

Connections
Edited into Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1993)

Soundtracks
Funeral March of a Marionette (Marche funèbre d'une marionnette)
(uncredited)
Composed by Charles Gounod
[series theme tune]

Top review

Loved this show as a kid!

I was introduced to Hitchcock as a kid at 11 in 1985 for the short-live colorized version back on NBC, five years after his passing. But I am kind of an old-fashioned person myself. And love it being in black & white. Even though the show was way ahead of its time and the scripts were good and the acting was superb. It made Alfred Hitchcock a star as he climbed from behind the scenes to center stage. He was the main reason for the show's success! Thanks to his jokes and puns. Hitchcock's wit and charm carried the show. And proved he wasn't just being "serious!" Hope that Nick At Night or TV Land will unleash this baby one day. In Black & White because I love the original. The original is the original.

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ShelbyTMItchell
Sep 4, 2005

Hello, I wonder if someone can help me. Between Hithcock's opening and the story itself, there was a short credits scene, depicting the title and the main actors in a card, with a short drum effect on the background. Does someone know the name of that theme? It was often played also during the story, usually when it reached its tensest moment. Thanks in advance.

Release date
- October 2, 1955 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Alfred Hitchcock präsentiert
Filming locations
- Revue Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies
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Runtime
- 25min
Color
- Black and White
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 4:3

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