THE episode that started in all, paving the way for a decade of fabulous tales, under the watchful eye of the master of suspense.
Two super actors, Vera Miles (who Hitch admired and cast her in two of his films) and Ralph Meeker, play newly marrieds who check into a beach front trailer park. The plot is simple --Revenge. A stalker and rapist (although it could not be mentioned on tv in the 50s) attacks Miles, leaves her psychologically scarred and Meeker is out to draw blood. Interestingly, instead of saying she was raped, Miles repeats that "he killed her." Just horrible.
It's also one of those ironic tales, very relatable, putting yourself in this guys shoes and suspecting anybody and everybody because your life is turned upside down. Meeker takes the law into his own hands and drives around town with his wife, hoping to spot the guilty party. Mission accomplished... and watch what happens NEXT.
Early role for Francis Bavier (Ant Bee on ANDY GRIFFITH), playing a neighbor. A wonderful actress in this type of role, and thanks to good direction, even looking a bit suspicious herself at times.
Pretty potent stuff back in the day, and will stay with you awhile.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 1 restored CBS/Universal dvd box set. 2005 release, 4 disc set. 16 hrs. This box set is always available for collectors, and at a good price.
Later seasons episodes are more expensive.