Design for Loving

Episode aired Nov 9, 1958
TV-14
30m

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

640

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Norman Lloyd in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

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In the near future of 1965, a drone seeks escape from his dull job, and his wife's constant demands. Charles Brailing longs to chuck it all and fly down to Rio a la Fred Astaire. Sharing his... Read allIn the near future of 1965, a drone seeks escape from his dull job, and his wife's constant demands. Charles Brailing longs to chuck it all and fly down to Rio a la Fred Astaire. Sharing his dilemma with another middle-age crazy hubby, Brailing purchases an answer which should sa... Read allIn the near future of 1965, a drone seeks escape from his dull job, and his wife's constant demands. Charles Brailing longs to chuck it all and fly down to Rio a la Fred Astaire. Sharing his dilemma with another middle-age crazy hubby, Brailing purchases an answer which should satisfy all parties, even the lovely Lydia - an android duplicate.

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

640

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
This episode was based on the short story "Marionettes, Inc." by Ray Bradbury, which was first published in the March 1949 issue of "Startling Stories". It was previously adapted for two NBC radio science fiction series: "Dimension X" in 1951 and "X Minus One" in 1955.

Goofs
As Tom Smith reads aloud the "Marionettes, Inc." business card, he refers to the "1965" model as weather-resistant. But in the shot of the card moments later, the year is printed as "1985."

Quotes
[afterword - Hitchcock is holding a dog leash]
Self - Host: That story is a somewhat disturbing one, but only to people. Our next story is also disturbing and that is why I think I shall take this opportunity to walk my dog. I shall be back.
[Hitchcock starts to pull the leash, but is met with resistance]
Self - Host: I hope.
[commercial break, after which Hitchcock sits in the high chair next to the doghouse]
Self - Host: Fortunately for me, he slipped his collar and disappeared in a herd of percheron. This concludes our show. Next week, we shall be back with another. But before I go, there's something I would like you to consider. You keep me in this box all week and then allow me to peer out for only half an hour before closing me up again. I don't like it. You see, I keep running. There's no way to shut me off. After all, I have feelings, too. Think it over. Good night.
[Hitchcock turns around to reveal a 'Made in England' sign on the back of his suit]