Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Gratitude
Season 6, Episode 28 · Aired 1961-04-25
Synopsis
Meyer Fine is a gangster with an intense fear of death known only to his servant John Ingo. Meyer discovers that several gangsters are planning to kill him. They narrowly miss doing so in one attempt. Meyer wishes that he had the courage to commit suicide, but he doesn't. His faithful servant John, however, wanting only the best for Meyer tearfully agrees to kill him.
In the series
This episode is part of Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962) on CBS/NBC.
The master of suspense as dry host — murder with a wink and a silhouette.
Key cast
- Alfred Hitchcock as Host