Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Ann Arbor District Library

Nov 25 2024 80 ep. 89 mins 112
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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 #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."

PAHP #64: I Killed the Count, Part One.

Mar 12 2024 120 mins  
It's March 12th, National Alfred Hitchcock Day! To quote the Hitchcock Festival website: "It is not the birthday or the death of Hitchcock, and it is unclear why it is celebrated on this date." But what a perfect time to present the first episode of the only multi-part story in the series. Who killed Count Mattoni? You won't find out in THIS episode! Then, Al takes a sip of "Champa

PAHP #63: The Cream of the Jest.

Feb 26 2024 111 mins  
In this installment, Charles Hannover Gresham resorts to blackmail to play a blackmailer in Wayne Campbell's new play. But that's just a taste of the cream of the jest. Then, Al flirts with "The Farmer's Wife."