I have always been a fan of Robert Horton and regret that he became typecast as a Western star as a result of his "Wagon Train" success. Before his tenure on that show, he did a lot of interesting work outside of the Western genre. Apparently, Hitchcock saw in him a lot of potential and used him in seven episodes of the show.
This is his best appearance. In it he is no "Flint McCullough" but rather a user and a gigolo. Heroes are a dime a dozen, but good heavies are worth their weight in gold. Horton proves he can be both hero and heavy in this role. This story is essentially a deadly love triangle built around two people who struggle to be more controlling and manipulative than the other. Without giving away anything, we do find that last laughs are best. This is one of the all time classic endings to any episode. The only episode with a more twisted ending than this one is "Final Escape" which, in this writer's opinion, was the zenith of all such endings. This one is a close second. If you are a fan of the show, this one is a "must see."
This is his best appearance. In it he is no "Flint McCullough" but rather a user and a gigolo. Heroes are a dime a dozen, but good heavies are worth their weight in gold. Horton proves he can be both hero and heavy in this role. This story is essentially a deadly love triangle built around two people who struggle to be more controlling and manipulative than the other. Without giving away anything, we do find that last laughs are best. This is one of the all time classic endings to any episode. The only episode with a more twisted ending than this one is "Final Escape" which, in this writer's opinion, was the zenith of all such endings. This one is a close second. If you are a fan of the show, this one is a "must see."