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William Shatner Starred In One Of The Best Episodes Of Alfred Hitchcock Presents

William Shatner made an already great episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents into one of the series' absolute best thanks to his performance.

William Shatner Starred In One Of The Best Episodes Of Alfred Hitchcock Presents

William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, also starred in one of the best episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, a horror anthology series. His performance in the Season 3 episode "The Glass Eye," aired on October 6, 1957, is particularly noteworthy. In this episode, Shatner plays a man recounting the story of his late cousin Julia, played by Jessica Tandy.

Julia's story involves a sinister encounter with a ventriloquist and his dummy, which ultimately leads to a tragic revelation. Shatner's narration adds to the chilling atmosphere, making "The Glass Eye" one of the standout episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents.

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