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Alfred Hitchcock Presents: 6x28

Gratitude

Meyer Fine is a gangster with an intense fear of death known only to his servent John Ingo. Meyer discovers taht several gangsters are planning to kill him. The narrowly miss in one attempt. Meyer wishes that he had the courage to commit suicide, but he doesn’t. His faithful servant John, however, wanting only the best for Meyer tearfully agrees to kill him.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Season 6 Episode 28
Apr. 25, 1961