Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Ann Arbor District Library

Jan 27 2025 82 ep. 89 mins 115
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In 'Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents,' Al Sjoerdsma is dedicated to examining each episode of the original 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents' television series, show by show in chronological order, in depth and with an eye to the popular culture of the 1950s and 1960s.

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PAHP #74: The West Warlock Time Capsule.

Jan 27 2025 94 mins  
In this installment, taxidermist George Tiffany has a pleasant life with his wife Louise until Louise's sponging brother Waldren shows up. What can a fine upstanding taxidermist do to get rid of him? Then Al takes a look at "Harmony Heaven," a 1930 film with which Hitchcock had nothing to do.

PAHP #73: Martha Mason, Movie Star.

Dec 16 2024 74 mins  
In this installment, Mabel thinks she looks like movie star Martha Mason and despises her undramatic life with her husband, so she spices it up with a little murder. Then Al sounds out some Blackmail.

PAHP #72: A Man Greatly Beloved.

Nov 25 2024 104 mins  
In this installment, young Hildegarde Fell tells the story of her friendship with Mr. Anderson, who may or may not be a famous retired judge. Then, Al uncoils a bit of Rope.

PAHP #71: The Hands of Mr. Ottermole.

Oct 28 2024 138 mins  
In this installment, as the title suggests, Mr. Ottermole is a murderer who uses his hands to strangle his victims but which of our characters IS Mr. Ottermole? We won't hear his name until we hear the solution.

PAHP #70: The Night the World Ended.

Sep 25 2024 95 mins  
In this installment, Johnny Gin believes the world will end in three hours, so how should he spend the rest of his life? Plus, Al picks the actor that he thinks is the best known in the episode. It is not a character you'd expect.

PAHP #69: The Three Dreams of Mr. Findlater.

Aug 26 2024 73 mins  
In this installment, Ernest Findlater has three dreams. One involves Lalage, a South Sea Island woman. The other two involve the death of his wife.

PAHP #68: Vicious Circle.

Jul 22 2024 125 mins  
In this installment, Manny Cole kills a man to rise in Mr. Williams' criminal organization. But they don't call it "Vicious Circle" for nothing.

PAHP #67: One More Mile To Go.

Jun 24 2024 94 mins  
In this installment, Sam Jacoby murders his wife and tries to dispose of her body but is hampered by the most helpful and least helpful cop in the world. Then, Amy and Al discuss the library archives, Hitch rehearsing for his later films, and how the cop seems to have nothing else to do but follow Sam around. Al throws out some possible interpretations and Amy wonders, up to this p

PAHP #66: I Killed the Count, Part Three.

May 28 2024 96 mins  
In this installment, Count Mattoni is STILL dead and the list of confessed killers has expanded to four. But which one them actually did it? Then, Al engages in a little silent "Blackmail."

PAHP #65: I Killed the Count, Part Two.

Apr 29 2024 84 mins  
In this installment, Count Mattoni is still dead and Inspector Davidson is still investigating but the list of confessed killers only grows longer. Then, Al pays a visit to "The Manxman."