Arthur Hiller directed this excellent episode, but to tell you the truth, it could have been Hitchcock himself. This one will keep your attention in spades. Hiller directed 17 episodes for Hitch, and of course brought us LOVE STORY about a decade later.
Barbara Bel Geddes (as Helen) tells the strange tale of her relationship with Philip (well played by Don Dubbins). He comes from a wealthy family, and is it the money or is it him that makes him so curious? The catch here is will this couple ever get married? Next question, will Helen ever get to meet his doting mother? If this wasn't a primer for PSYCHO, then what? There are some very close ties to that classic film, without giving a lot away, except to say it's a clever cat and mouse story.
Exceptionally written by Kathleen Hite, who actually began her career as a secretary at CBS! She polished her skills and became a top tv show writer, often for westerns, such as GUNSMOKE and long with the WALTONS. She is a member of the Cowboy Hall of Fame for all her tv western work, and that has got to be a first for anyone connected to Alfred Hitchcock. Great trivia question.
Look for Pat Hitchcock in a small role as Helen's roomie. Pat was a very good actress in her own right, one of her best roles in STRANGERS ON A TRAIN (1951), also directed by her dear old dad.
So recommeneded. SEASON 4 EPISODE 19 CBS dvd box set.