Mail Order Prophet

Ronald and George (E.G. Marshall and Jack Klugman) are clerks in some investment firm. The job apparently is thankless and dull and both men would love something else out of life. Then one day, a weird opportunity presents itself to Ronald when he receives a letter from a Mr. Christiani. Christiani claimes to be able to predict the future and in the letter he predicts the outcome of the mayoral race next week. When the letter turns out correct, Ronald is naturally NOT convinced. But when more letters arrive from Christiani and their predictions also come true, Ronald begins to gamble on the outcome listed in the letters....and he makes some money. But he wants a big payoff and Ronald is sure the next prediction in the letter will come true...so he decides to embezzle some bonds...assuming he'll be able to pay it off in a few days. But there is a catch...and George finds out the surprising solution to this Mr. Christiani.

This is a very good episode but I don't want to say much because it might spoil the suspense. It is an interesting story and although odd, it could work out just like it did in the story...but would it really in real life? Who knows...all I know is that the acting and writing are quite good.