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The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Jar (Season 2, Episode 17)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

Charlie Hill is mesmerized by a strange jar at a carnival sideshow. He buys it from the owner, but his wife Thedy Sue is frightened and wants it thrown out. The townspeople come from miles to see it and Charlie becomes a local celebrity.
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Director
Writers
Ray Bradbury (short story) | James Bridges (teleplay)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Feb 14, 1964

Release date
Feb 14, 1964 (United States)

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16 cast members
Name Known for
Alfred Hitchcock
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
Pat Buttram
Charlie Hill Charlie Hill   See fewer
Collin Wilcox Paxton
Thedy Sue Hill (as Collin Wilcox) Thedy Sue Hill (as Collin Wilcox)   See fewer
Jane Darwell
Granny Carnation Granny Carnation   See fewer
Carl Benton Reid
Gramps Medknowe Gramps Medknowe   See fewer
James Best
Tom Carmody Tom Carmody   See fewer
George Lindsey
Juke Marmer Juke Marmer   See fewer
Jocelyn Brando
Emma Jane Emma Jane   See fewer
Slim Pickens
Clem Carter Clem Carter   See fewer
Alice Backes
Mrs. Tridden Mrs. Tridden   See fewer
Sam Reese
Milt Marshall Milt Marshall   See fewer
Marlene De Lamater
Eva Ann (as Marlene DeLamater) Eva Ann (as Marlene DeLamater)   See fewer
Billy Barty
The Barker The Barker   See fewer
Herman Hack
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Ploski
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
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