One of the best psychological episodes of the series. This is a gem, starring two seasoned actors, Albert Salmi and Robert H. Harris, who play their parts with conviction. You will be amazed.
The story is simple, all about an escaped lunatic from an asylum --and to watch these two men, all alone, waiting for a train --and what they're thinking about each other as the clock ticks away. Talk about a captive audience. Thanks to the teaming (once again) of director Robert Stevens and ace writer Francis Cockrell, who could really crank out a fascinating story. They were favorites of Hitch and now you know why.
The most clever trick of all, both men have obvious faults and phobias, played to the hilt. The wild siren from the asylum that goes off every now and then elevates the paranoia a notch, also the mysterious background music. The music may sound familiar as it was originally from the Republic Pictures library, used in many of their B films, later inherited by Revue Studios and Universal Pictures.
Robert H. Harris has never been better, the nervous, peculiar short man with a briefcase? Popular character actor Harry Tyler has a small role as the quirky ticket collector.
A treat from start to finish and recommended for Hitch completists. The shabby, single room set seems to always hit the bullseye, reminiscent of all those campy black and white noir films. SEASON 2 EPISODE 39 remastered Universal dvd box set/ 2006.