This is amazing. Not only the sex and horror aspects are startling for the mid-1950's, but its anti-McCarthyism makes Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE seem downright candyass.

This play is laced with sex and black magic, so it's a surprise to see it on TV from this time period. It's well done for the limited budget. I don't understand, however, why the lead decides to leave the company of Yvette Vickers who apparently wants to have threesomes with him all the time. Meow!

films played on mystery science theater 3000 with commentary by Joel and his bots back in the early 1990's?

Yes, this is the same Tom Tryon who wrote the book "The Other" adapted into a well known horror movie. Leading man in Disney's "Moon Pilot," and sang on the 45 single "Seven Moons (of Beta-Lyrae) with lovely Moon Pilot co star Dany Saval.

Re: Producer Pat Weaver was also brother of comedian Doodles Weaver.

Mr. Weaver was the originator of "TODAY", Tonight,
and the wonderful "HOME" show with the brillant Arlene Francis, which preceded Matinee Theatre five days a week. He was in favor of intelligent
daytime programming. In this era QUEEN FOR A DAY
was the competition. Too bad General Sarnoff and
son thought otherwise. Mr. Weaver was pressured out of NBC. Incidentally, the Actress Sigourney
Weaver is "Pat" Weavers offspring. NBC was for a while a powerhouse of innovation.

....Tyron & Talbot Would Team Up Again In 1958s "I Married A Monster From Outer Space".

I can't believe that this was shown on TV in the 50s and in the afternoon. The themes and presentation seem to be the antithesis of the 1950s. Its an odd little play with fine acting. The settings are great. There are many moments where you forget you're watching a studio-bound live play. The witch makeup has a real classic b-movie look to it. A very worthwile 39 minutes.

This an abridged version of the play. It is two acts in its entirety. As the above reviewer before said an excellant production. Our Drama Society in college did this production back in the early 70's. Everything went fine during rehersals and technical rehersal until we had a party at the technical director's house where had bought tainted roast beef and everyone came down with intestinal flu. The show still went on with large buckets off side of back stage. As I said, fine (burp) production.

It's hard to believe that the censors let this one air on daytime TV (or anytime!). Lush and sensual, excellent production values , acting, and writing. One of the best live dramas. A must see! Please, give us more!