Specialty of the House
Mr. Laffler invites Mr. Costain to join him for dinner at a private club that he describes as a very special experience. To his disappointment, Laffler is informed that the house specialty, a lamb dish, is not being served. They c...
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"A hearty slice of dark comedy a la Hitchcock aired a few weeks before Christmas, 1959. Hitch was a pratical joker. 10 Plus Stars. A defined labor of love for Hitch, due to the fact he had to defend the story before network executives (who had lots of comments!) without giving too much away. You'll find out. Robert Morley is perfect as Mr. Laffler, a snobbish glutton who loves to eat the finest foods. He is a member of Madame Spivy's elite club that specializes in cozy "dinners" that are quite the lure. If you notice, there's a wall lined with pictures of other disti..."
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Alfred Hitchcock said he had to overcome fierce resistance from obstinate TV executives in order to present this story.
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Mr. Laffler invites Mr. Costain to join him for dinner at a private club that he describes as a very special experience. To his disappointment, Laffler is informed that the house specialty, a lamb dish, is not being served. They c...