This was an exceptionally cast dark comedy, and with Allyn Joslyn in the lead. For years, Joslyn was a standout at playing brooding, complaining, snobby types (and in some classic films), not to let all his fans down here. And don't forget that pencil moustache.
This time, he's complaining about his wife (marvelously played by Jane Dulo). I say marvelously, because Jane was best at playing similar type characters, quite popular on tv sitcoms.
Joslyn is looking for a way out, even though he appears to be a successful businessman. Oddly, his wife (also his business partner) seems to be cramping his style. There's also an insurance policy hanging around someplace.
Eddie Foy, Jr., whose father was a famous vaudevillian, plays a guy named "the Cat", as in cat burglar, who sneaks into the house and has some financial suggestions for Joslyn while trying to rob him at the same time? Their middle of the night talk together is fascinating. Foy reminded me, slightly, of Phil Silvers.
Does not get any better than this. Allyn Joslyn is the whole show, the epitome of the unhappy man who wants a change in his life, albeit economically. After all, he is a businessman.
Outstanding, and as always, wait for that sly Hitchcock ending. You will not be disappointed.
Not too long after this episode, Eddie Foy appeared in BELLS ARE RINGING, starring Judy Holliday.
From SEASON 4 EPISODE 22 remastered dvd box set. 2008 Universal.