Night Caller

You often wonder how this classic episode would have turned out had Hitch directed? Nevertheless, applause for Alf Kjellen, distiguished actor and director for many years, who had Hitch's endorsement.

The story is a familiar oldie, all about some young guy infatuated with a beautiful neighbor. We've seen it many times, but I agree with the last reviewer 100 percent. Anything featuring Bruce Dern is well worth your time. He's a show stopper. Dern plays Roy Bullock who has been "peeking and peeping" on sunbather Marcia ( played by Felicia Farr) -- even when she's dressed.

Surprisingly, he doesn't give up!

Marcia naturally is concerned about her secret admirer, however it's one of those stories where the strange gentleman befriends her husband (David White) and her stepson, leaving her out on a limb. Don't you love it, and knowing there's more to come.

Exceptionally written by British author Robert Westerby, who worked many years for WALT DISNEY.

Felicia Farr, wife of Jack Lemmon, is quite effective in this role, perhaps one of her best dramatic tv appearances. She matches Dern in every scene.

Give this creepy story a watch.

SEASON 2 remastered Universal dvd box set. Classic edition. 8 dvd set. Released 2016. According to Amazon, the set was produced in Europe and may not play on America made dvd players. Always check with the seller.

With that voice and that piercing stare, Bruce Dern, as a young actor, was frightening. While we can take issue with the life style and morals of the young woman in the story, Dern comes across as pretty scary. We never do know where the phone calls are coming from. She has so many male connections when her much older husband is out of town, it could be anyone. But she jumps to a conclusion. In her defense, Dern's character really oversteps his bounds under the circumstance. Obviously, he comes from a pretty bad upbringing. He can't let go that this woman is ruining her son's life. He has befriended the boy and knows what a weak mother she is. Anyway, he can't leave well enough alone and steps way over the line, even if he is right.

This "AHP" episode from season 2 number 15 from 1964 "Night Caller" is one that's well done and memorable as it has a story of suspense and drama only to twist at the end. Set in the suburbs a socialite and attractive woman Marcia Fowler loves to sun bath as her husband a business man travels plenty and she has a stepson on the side and perhaps an extra flame on the side. Enter a wild card character to the picture that's stubborn and nosy neighbor Roy Bullock(the great legend Bruce Dern) who often watches Marcia from the near by fence he seems strange and out of place like he's a stalker or spy! Plus the episode deepens when he becomes friends with Marcia's stepson, the drama and suspense heat up when Marcia starts getting obscene and whisper like phone calls. You as the viewer think you know where this episode is headed only it twist in the end, overall really a well done episode with it's acting as the suspense kept things moving.

When the story begins, Marcia (Felicia Farr) is in her backyard sunbathing. A young man, Roy (Bruce Dern), is standing there...just outside the property staring at her and it's rather creepy. So, she goes inside and calls the police. The guy admits to having been there but insists he meant no harm. When the husband (David White) finds out, he goes over the have it out with Roy....and, oddly, finds he likes the guy. A bit later, their son is out flying his plane and Roy helps him...and now the boy likes Roy. EVERYBODY seems to like Roy...and they are pretty dismissive of Marcia's concerns. At the same time, some weirdo starts phoning Marcia and making obscene calls...and assumes it's probably Roy.

This is a very tense episode of "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour". The final confrontation scene at the end felt a bit awkward...but otherwise well worth seeing.

So it has to be worth watching! Once again, Bruce Dern hits his part out of the park. This AH episode, and 'Lonely Place' are terrific because of Bruce Dern's presence. He is one of the best actors, not only of his generation, but all of Hollywood. He also played his role brilliantly in Alfred Hitchcock's final film, 1978s, "Family Plot", which was also a big hit for Bruce Dern. I've followed Bruce Dern's entire career and I don't think he's ever done a poor job of acting. No mater what the role or how small, he gives it everything he's got and it shows in the final product. I grew up during the 1960s and I wish Bruce had gotten some of the parts other actors played who were good, but not in Bruce Dern's league.