More classic Hitchcock. So what's causing aging businessman Sloane's indigestion. Must be the grouchy old housekeeper Bondi who may be the serial poisoner the cops are looking for. She certainly looks the part. Good thing he's got a devoted young wife and helpful blonde secretary. Then again maybe it's just bad food. What's he to do besides take a Tums.
Getting a good cast was a big reason for the series success. This first year entry is no exception. Sloane's perfect since his character looks like he was born with a stomach ache; ditto Bondi's character who looks capable of anything, especially fixing a lethal dose of cocoa. Also, don't miss Ward's Cheshire cat grin that's so distinctive.
In my book, putting crime into the white-collar suburbs is a classic mark of the series and resonated, I expect, with a 1950's audience. Happily, this 30-minutes remains an entertaining dose of suspense instead of steaming cocoa, along with an amusingly memorable very last shot.